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"Our alliance must remain tough in the war against global terror; that
even though we've had some initial successes, there's still danger for
countries which embrace freedom, countries such as ours or Germany,
France, Russia or Italy. And as an alliance, we must continue to fight
against global terror. We've got to be tough." President George W. Bush
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NATO-Russia Council Established Speaking at the Opening Session of the NATO-Russia Council Tuesday, President Bush said, "Today marks an historic achievement for a great alliance and a great
European nation. Two former foes are now joined as partners,
overcoming 50 years of division and a decade of uncertainty. "
Webcasts from Europe and Russia
Listen to the President's speeches and press conferences.
President Bush, Russian President Putin Sign Nuclear Arms Treaty
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Nuclear Arms Treaty Signed
President's Speech to Religious Leaders
President Thanks Germany for Support
President Meets with German Chancellor
President's Normandy Speech
NATO-Russia Council Established
Secretary Powell's Briefing
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President George W. Bush with NATO Secretary General Lord Robinson at Practica di Mare Air Force base Near Rome, Italy on May 28, 2002. White House photo by Paul Morse.
President's Trip to Europe and Russia
President Bush is wrapping up a successful and historic trip to Europe and Russia. Learn more
about the trip with a briefing from Secretary of State Colin Powell.
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President Bush and President Putin discussed the future of Russia's economy while fielding questions from students
at St. Petersburg University.
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President Bush and President Chirac discussed the war on terrorism, the future of NATO and the importance of achieving peace in the Middle East.
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more.
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Speaking to reporters, President Bush discussed the continuing violence in the Middle East and missile tests in Pakistan.
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President Bush delivered a Memorial Day speech at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-Sur-Mer, France.
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President Bush and the other NATO Heads of State and Government have agreed with Russian President Putin to establish th
e NATO-Russia Council.
Read the President's Remarks.
Read the Fact Sheet.
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During the meetings in Moscow, Dialogue participants presented
President Bush and President Putin with a report containing specific,
concrete reform recommendations.
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more.
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In order to strengthen the overall U.S.-Russian relationship and
enhance global energy security and international strategic stability,
President Bush and President Putin agreed to launch a bilateral energy
dialogue. Read the Joint
Announcement. Read the Fact Sheet.
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The Russian-American Business Dialogue (RABD) was established by the
Russian and American business communities and welcomed by Presidents
Bush and Putin at the July 2001 Genoa Summit. Learn
more. Find out more about the Investment
Fund for Russia and Eurasia.
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![Media Entrepreneurship Dialogue](/peth04/20041108100216im_/http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/overseas/images/entrepreneurship-r.gif)
Since Presidents Bush and Putin
launched it in November 2001, the Russian-American Media
Entrepreneurship Dialogue has met several times, both in Russia and in
the United States. The purpose of this Dialogue is to improve business
conditions that can support free and independent private journalism. Learn
more.
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The creation of
the U.S.-Russia Working Group on Counterterrorism was announced
Friday. Among other issues, this Working Group will address the
threats posed by nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism. The next
meeting of the Working Group will take place in the Washington area in
July 2002. Learn
more.
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President Bush and President Putin expressed
confidence Friday in progress made in the last year to build a
"dynamic, forward-leaning economic relationship" between the U.S. and
Russia. Learn
more.
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President Bush and President Putin said Friday there is an
opportunity to move away from the current unacceptable situation of
terror and violence towards a resumption of meaningful negotiations
between Israelis and Palestinians. Learn
more.
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Civil aviation relations with Russia are governed by a bilateral Air
Transport Agreement. On April 11, 2002, an agreement was reached to
amend and extend the provisions to April 2004. Learn
more.
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From 1992-2002, the Departments of
State, Defense and Energy Have funded over $4.9 billion in
nonproliferation and threat reduction assistance to Russia. For FY
2002, United States Government security-related assistance for Russia
totals over $870 million. Learn
more.
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