Meinungsfreiheit ist nicht nur das Recht, zu Allem seinen Senf dazu zu geben wie an einer Würstelbude. Es ist das Recht, Behauptungen der Mächtigen in Frage zu stellen, Erklärungen und Fakten einzuklagen und Alternativen einzufordern. Das mag unbequem sein, lästig, nerven, bremsen. Aber es ist der Motor des Fortschritts. Ohne Nörgler, Zweifler und Besserwisser kein Fortschritt. Zweifel ist eine gesellschaftliche Produktivkraft. Seine Diffamierung durch angeblich alternativlose Politik ist Rückschritt in vormoderne Zeiten. Deutschland braucht wieder einen Grundkurs in Debatte und Wiederbelebung der Streitkultur.» (- Roland Tichy, Journalist und Publizist)
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Trip to the Ural Federal District. The Centre-2026 command post exercise
At the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk Region the President watched the progress of the active phase at the strategic command post exercise Centre-2026.
The Supreme Commander in Chief subsequently had a brief meeting with foreign military attaches and viewed a display of armaments, military hardware and special equipment.
To conclude the trip to the Ural Federal District, the President met with Chelyabinsk Region Governor Alexei Teksler.
Centre-2026 command post exercise
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief visited the Chebarkul training ground in the Chelyabinsk Region to observe the actions of troops during the active phase of the Centre-2026 command post exercise.
Meeting of Valdai Discussion Club
Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club. This year’s theme is “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?”
Greetings to the 23rd International Festival Moscow Meets Friends
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 23rd International Festival Moscow Meets Friends.
Greetings on the 95th anniversary of the Avitek Vyatka machine-building enterprise
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the current and former workers of the Avitek Vyatka machine-building enterprise on the occasion of its 95th anniversary.
Greetings on Ground Forces Day
The President sent greetings to the current personnel and veterans of Russia’s Ground Forces on their professional holiday.
Greetings to President of China Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the PRC.
Greetings to the Polyus Forum of Young Scientists
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Russian Forum of Young Scientists ‘Polyus,’ which is taking place in Arkhangelsk.
Meeting with Governors-Elect
On October 1, Vladimir Putin will take part in the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club
On October 1, Vladimir Putin will take part in the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, held under the theme “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?”
First meeting of the 9th State Duma
The President addressed the first meeting of the ninth State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.
Accreditation for journalists to cover the 8th GECF Summit, the third Russia–Africa Summit and the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum closed
Journalist accreditation was handled by the Presidential Press and Information Office’s Department of Accreditation via the website www.kremlin.ru (президент.рф).
The organisers reserve the right to refuse accreditation without giving a reason.
Accreditation confirmation, together with information on badge collection and the time and meeting point for media representatives, will be sent individually to accredited journalists to the email address provided in their application after October 19, 2026.
Telephone: +7(495) 606–3063; +7(495) 606–2911
Greetings to President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba on Victory and Independence Day
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Abkhazia Badra Gunba on the occasion of Victory and Independence Day.
Greetings to the 4th National Children’s Environmental Forum
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 4th National Children’s Environmental Forum.
Amendments to cash export regulation
The President signed Executive Order On Amendments to the Presidential Executive Order No. 193 of March 25, 2026, On Special Regulation for Exports of Russian Currency and Refined Gold Bullions from the Russian Federation.
Instructions following the meeting of the Council for Science and Education
Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following the meeting of the Council for Science and Education held on August 11, 2026.
Meeting with Milorad Dodik and Savo Minić
Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin with President of the Alliance of Independent Social Democrats Milorad Dodik and Prime Minister of Republika Srpska Savo Minić, who are in Moscow on a working visit.
Meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board
At a meeting held in Moscow, the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation approved the concept for establishing Russia’s Maritime Centre, as well as its architecture and key areas of activity.