IN BRIEF: Putin on Oreshnik, disappointment in talks, corruption in Ukraine

Alex Graur

According to the Russian leader, all the frustrations in the negotiation process stem from "excessive expectations" VALAAM /Republic of Karelia/, August 1. /TASS/. The first serially-produced Oreshnik missile system has entered service with the Russian army, President Vladimir Putin told reporters. He also noted that if Kiev believes that now is not the time for peace negotiations, Moscow is ready to wait. According to him, all the frustrations in the negotiation process stem from "excessive