RFE/RL NEWSLINE Vol. 5, No. 87, Part I, 7 May 2001
PUTIN CREATES CHEMICAL WEAPONS DISARMAMENT BODY. President Putin on 4 May issued a decree creating a state commission for chemical disarmament, ITAR-TASS reported. The commission will supervise Russia's efforts to meet its international obligations to destroy chemical weapons. In the past, Russia has failed to meet its commitments, citing the lack of funds. PG
Copyright (c) 2001. RFE/RL, Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave., N.W. Washington DC 20036. http://www.rferl.org
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