14:41 Intellectual Property Protection Will Be on G8 Agenda
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with International Chamber of Commerce Chairman Marcus Wallenberg to discuss world business priorities, including strengthening intellectual property protection.

13:57 Lavrov says agenda of G8 summit in St. Petersburg this month formed and approved
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the agenda of the G8 summit in St. Petersburg this month has been generally formed and approved.

13:03 A St. Petersburg Vodka Fit for G8 Leaders
In the ongoing debate over whether Russia deserves a place in the Group of Eight, the Kremlin has focused on what Russia can bring to the table: resource riches, fiscal health and experience fighting terrorism.