This means that the two parties will have a single electoral list in Russia's next parliamentary elections.
Most political observers agree the move was pure survivalism.
Both told Kadyrov they were ready to lay down their arms and taped a TV address to their supporters asking them to follow suit. This will greatly increase potential for the Moscow airport's future development. Rogozin and his Duma colleagues said that that the position of PACE on the Chechen issue and the desire of PACE members to start proceedings to exclude Russia from the European Council don't reflect the desire for a constructive dialogue. Russia will not participate in PACE sessions until its membership is restored in full. Earlier this year PACE suspended Russia's voting rights at the assembly.