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» Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Russia

Asked if there was any response to the Russians saying they were not going to extradite Lugovoy, the PMS replied that we made our position very clear on that this morning.

Put that we had said this morning that we would "pursue the options", and asked what the options were, the PMS replied that it would not be appropriate to start discussing what the options were. Once the Foreign Office had given proper consideration of what they were, they would then respond accordingly.

Put that the Russians have said that legally there are no further options as it was against their constitution, and asked if we were talking sanctions or appeals for example, the PMS replied that it was best if the Foreign Office considered an appropriate response to this very serious matter, and announced it in the proper way.

Put that this morning we were saying that we were considering our cooperation with the Russians, and asked if this was the area that we were looking at, the PMS replied that we were reviewing the extent of our cooperation with the Russians on a number of issues.

Asked if we did not need the Russians cooperation on a number of issues such as Iran, the PMS replied that Russia was an important partner on many issues, and we do seek a constructive relationship. But this was a very serious crime, committed against a UK citizen on British soil. We think it is right that Mr Lugovoy should answer the evidential case against him in a British court.

Asked what we say to the Russians who claim they have not been presented with any evidence, the PMS replied that they had been presented the file by the CPS.

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