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Medvedev seeks quick anti-corruption laws

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Published 02 July, 2008, 13:10

President Dmitry Medvedev has asked Russian lawmakers to draft modern anti-corruption legislation by 2009. In a speech to Russia's Council of Legislators, he outlined a plan of reforms designed to combat the growing scourge of corruption.

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RT correspondent Igor Ogorodnev observed the meeting and discussed its significance.

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