Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's Visit to Moscow (April 19-20, 2005)
Secretary Rice visited Moscow April 19-20. The Secretary met with President Vladimir Putin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, and other Russian officials. The focus of the Moscow visit was on preparing for President Bush's visit to Russia during the May 9 observances commemorating the end of World War II.
From there she traveled to Vilnius, Lithuania, for a regular meeting of NATO foreign ministers, as well as the NATO-Russia Council and the NATO-Ukraine Commission.
The Secretary also met Lithuanian President Valdas Adamkus and Foreign Minister Antanas Valionis to discuss efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq and promotion of democracy.
Transcripts
On-the-Record Briefing (En Route Moscow, April 19, 2005)
Remarks with Russian President Vladimir Putin Before Their Meeting (Moscow, April 20, 2005)
Remarks to the Press En Route to Vilnius (Vilnius, Lithuania, April 20, 2005)
Interview of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with Jill Dougherty of CNN (Moscow, April 20, 2005)
Interview of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice with Wyatt Andrews of CBS (Moscow, April 20, 2005)