The President of the Russian Federation centuries Putin arrived at the Convention center, Mi. To participate in the working session of the summit forum " Asia-Europe (ASEM), where he will deliver a speech at the session " Strengthening dialogue and cooperation between Europe and Asia, the direction of future development of ASEM ".
The arrival of the head of the Russian Federation has caused a stir among the correspondents and photographers. However, Putin was rather quiet, and waved media arm, passing the flags of the countries participating in ASEM, RIA " Novosti ". Before the last working day of the week in Milan ended working Breakfast with the participation of the presidents of Russia and Ukraine centuries Putin and Petro Poroshenko, the meeting lasted for almost an hour and a half. Following the meeting, the Prime Minister of Italy Matteo Renzi said that the parties have made an important step in the discussion on Ukraine. Putin arrived in Milan on Thursday evening to participate in the ASEM summit. Immediately upon arrival, the head of the country took part in the dinner on behalf of the President of Italy Giorgio Napolitano, who then held a bilateral meeting. Putin also agreed on a settlement of Ukrainian conflict with Angela Merkel. Poroshenko with a private party on Thursday met with Merkel and Giorgio Napolitano, as well as with Matteo Renzi.

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