| September 2007 |
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The head of the Russian Orthodox Church said on Thursday that a meeting with Pope Benedict XVI was possible, but not before issues hampering relations between the Churches are overcome. 
Russian financial monitor Viktor Zubkov, nominated by the president as Russia's next prime minister, said on Thursday he would set out new government priorities at Friday's parliamentary sitting. 
The Russian and U.S. defense and foreign ministers will discuss the joint use of the Gabala radar Russia leases from Azerbaijan in October, the Russian ambassador to Azerbaijan said Thursday. 
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Thursday the detention of Russian peacekeepers by Georgia August 29 was a 'blunt arbitrariness' on behalf of the ex-Soviet republic. 
President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he expects all ongoing changes within the government will contribute to more efficient work of the Cabinet during elections and beyond. 
Viktor Zubkov, named by President Vladimir Putin as prime minister following the dismissal of Mikhail Fradkov's Cabinet, said he could run for the presidency next year. 



