UN head expects more cooperation with Russia
Published: 28 March, 2009, 20:32
Russia can do more for United Nations’ missions across the world, according to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
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Published: 28 March, 2009, 20:32
Russia can do more for United Nations’ missions across the world, according to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.