MOSCOW, November 5 (RIA Novosti) - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev delivered his first state of the nation address to both houses of parliament on Wednesday.
His speech to the Russian parliament was broadcast on state television and became the longest-ever presidential address, lasting 1 hour and 25 minutes.
In line with the Russian Constitution, the president annually addresses the Federal Assembly, comprising the Federation Council and State Duma, talking about the domestic situation and the key areas of Russia's foreign policy.
(Selected points that possibly may be important. Maybe. - Ed.)
Georgia's military offensive on South Ossetia was a consequence of policies unilaterally followed by the U.S. administrationRussia will push for reforms to global political and economic systems
Russia will establish a self-sufficient financial system in the near future
warned against attempts to ignite social and national strife amid the financial crisis (ie: strategy of tension - ed.)
urged a switch to the ruble in payments for gas and oil supplies
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