However, this is an absolutely transparent and market-oriented decision.

We need a single technological chain to implement national projects throughout the entire power vertical, from the government and federal bodies of power to the municipalities.

In essence, priority national projects are the mechanism that will help us improve the living standards of every Russian citizen.

The $60-$80 billion target by 2010 is, therefore, quite attainable, I think.

The proposed plan is a step toward Ukraine. But this step fully accounts for the interests of Russian producers and the state.

I believe prospects for our energy cooperation are very bright indeed. It is only natural that a powerful, dynamically developing country like China is showing an interest in Russia’s energy sector, while [Russian] companies are...