MOSCOW, March 16 The procedure for interaction between regional and federal authorities should be simplified and given to the subjects of the federation more freedom to maneuver resources and the opportunity to launch new programs, said Russian President Vladimir Putin. — Putin said at a meeting on measures of socio-economic support for the subjects of the Russian Federation. He noted that additional funds have already been allocated to the regions for road construction. «Regions should be able to quickly make decisions on changing the portfolio and content of projects, focusing on those that are in current conditions can be implemented with maximum efficiency,» the president added.Yesterday, 17:00 Putin signed a decree on additional functions of the heads of regions
