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Ananova : Blair forges new Russia link to beat terrorists ============================== Britain and Russia have formed a working group to combat global terrorism, says Tony Blair. He says its formation reflects the relationship between the two countries. The Prime Minister says it has been the closest it has been for "many many years". Following talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mr Blair said the working group between Russia and Britain would get under way as soon as possible. He added that it will allow the two countries to co-operate in defeating the "attack upon the civilised world". Mr Blair also warned Britain would have to remain on a "top level of vigilance" following the seizure of a cargo ship in the English Channel. "I cannot comment on the potential nature of the threat itself, but ... we remain on top level vigilance through these coming weeks, and even if the risk is only the potential risk, we will not hesitate to take any action that we think necessary in order to investigate any potential threat." Mr Blair heaped praise on Mr Putin for his leadership in Russia and the part he had played in the coalition against terror forged since September 11. Mr Putin, accompanied by wife Lyudmila, arrived in Britain this afternoon for two days of talks with the Premier. The couple will stay with Mr Blair at his official country residence Chequers, in Buckinghamshire. Story filed: 18:25 Friday 21st December 2001 ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84x2u.a9WB2D Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
