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President Vladimir Putin and the Duke of York visited the Russian patrol ship, the Neustrashimy, which arrived in Britain on a friendly visit June 26, 2003, 20:00 Greenwich

Interaction between Russia and the United Kingdom entirely corresponds to the interests of both countries, Vladimir Putin is convinced June 26, 2003, 19:56

President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in connection with the death of her husband, Sir Dennis Thatcher June 26, 2003, 19:35

Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Tony Blair held talks June 26, 2003, 15:05 London

President Vladimir Putin visited St Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London June 26, 2003, 13:45 London

Russian President Vladimir Putin and British Prime Minister Tony Blair opened a Russian-British Energy Conference June 26, 2003, 12:50 London

June 25, 2003, Wednesday

An official reception was given in honour of the Russian President at Guildhall at London City June 25, 2003, 23:55 Guildhall, London

President Vladimir Putin spent the second day of his state visit to Britain in the Scottish capital Edinburgh. Visiting one of Britain’s cities other than London is required by the protocol rules of the state visit June 25, 2003, 21:49

Vladimir Putin and his wife visited Queen Elizabeth II's residence in Scotland, the Holyroodhouse Palace June 25, 2003, 20:05 Edinburgh

Vladimir Putin addressed Scottish businessmen, scientists and creative workers at the Signet Library June 25, 2003, 16:30 Edinburgh

Vladimir Putin and spouse visited the Edinburgh Castle, the ancient fortress of the Scottish kings June 25, 2003, 16:05 Edinburgh

June 24, 2003, Tuesday

A reception in honour of the Russian President and his wife was held at the Buckingham Palace June 24, 2003, 23:50 London

Vladimir Putin met with the British Liberal Democratic leader Charles Kennedy June 24, 2003, 21:55 London

For the first time in 159 years, the head of the Russian state is visiting the United Kingdom on personal invitation from the ruling monarch June 24, 2003, 21:55

Vladimir Putin met with the leader of the British Conservative Party Ian Duncan Smith June 24, 2003, 21:05 London

Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Memorial to the Soviet people who died during the Second World War June 24, 2003, 20:15 London

Vladimir Putin and wife visited Westminster Abbey June 24, 2003, 20:00 London

A ceremony of handing over to Russia of the old banner of the Russian Grenadier Regiment of the Lifeguards took place at the Buckingham Palace June 24, 2003, 18:35 London

Vladimir Putin's state visit to Great Britain began with the official welcoming ceremony by HM Queen Elizabeth II June 24, 2003, 16:55 London

June 23, 2003, Monday

President Vladimir Putin said it is essential in the modern world that everyone play by the same rules, that is, that everyone follow the same universally-accepted principles and norms of international law June 23, 2003, 20:03

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