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.
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