KIRIENKO CANVASSES FRENCH SUPPORT FOR THE RUBLE.

Publication: Monitor Volume: 4 Issue: 106

Russian Prime MinisterSergei Kirienko started a two-day visit to France today. He is expected tocanvas French support for Russia’s attempt to persuade the G7, whose financeministers are to meet in Paris next week, to put up a US$10 billionemergency loan to shore up the embattled ruble. (BBC, June 3)

“RUSSIA MUST HELP ITSELF,” YELTSIN TELLS BUSINESS LEADERS.