Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (second right) and his French counterpart Francois Fillon (second left) taking part in the 15th meeting of the French-Russian cooperation commission at the Government Reception House, December 9, 2010.

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (right, foreground) taking part in the 15th meeting of the French-Russian cooperation commission summit at the Government Reception House, December 9, 2010. From left: Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik, Health/Social Development Minister Tatiana Golikova and Vice-Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov.

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From left: Agriculture Minister Yelena Skrynnik, Health/Social Development Minister Tatiana Golikova and Vice-Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov taking part in the 15th meeting of the French-Russian cooperation commission summit conducted by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin at the Government Reception House.

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French Prime Minister Francois Fillon (left) taking part in the 15th meeting of the French-Russian cooperation commission at the Government Reception House, December 9, 2010.

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Prime Minister Vladimir Putin (right) taking part in the 15th meeting of the French-Russian cooperation commission summit at the Government Reception House, December 9, 2010. From left: Health/Social Development Minister Tatiana Golikova and Vice-Prime Minister Alexander Zhukov.

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