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The talks between Latvia and Russia were resumed in Jurmala yesterday. Sais Mr. Zotov, the head of the Russian delegation: "The Russian party perceives all the components (troops withdrawal, Skrunde radar issue, social security for retired army officers, social guarantees for Russian military personnel) to be united. In case there is no understanding achieved regarding one of these issues the agreement will not be signed." He also noted that the agreement would help to fill in the "diplomatic vacuum" currently existing between the two countries. The Latvian party mentioned the fact that Russia is ready to start the dismanteling of the Skrunde radar station still problems may arise due to the lack of financial means for dismantelling and reimbursment of losses suffered by the local population.