PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Council for Science and Education in Novosibirsk. Before the meeting, the President visited the Siberian Circular Photon Source Shared Research Centre (SKIF) and inspected the preparations for the launch of this megascience facility.

During his trip to the Novosibirsk Region, Vladimir Putin toured the Specialised Educational Scientific Centre of Novosibirsk State University (SESC NSU). The President visited the school’s gym and library, and spoke with students, postgraduates and young scientists. He was also given a presentation on the new NSU campus.

The discussion focused on the republic’s socio-economic development over the period 2021–2025.

Vladimir Putin launched the Yermakovsky Mining and Processing Plant, via videoconference. The new plant is based at the Yermakovsky fluorite and beryllium deposit and will have a capacity of up to 30,000 tonnes of ore per year.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on the development of public transport in the Russian Federation held in Ulan-Ude.

As part of his trip to Buryatia, Vladimir Putin had a meeting with leading representatives of urban planning and spatial development at the Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University in Ulan-Ude, which also hosted an exhibition titled Far East – From a People-Friendly Urban Environment to a Master Plan. The agenda included matters dealing with urban development and improving public spaces in Russian regions.

Vladimir Putin visited an exhibition dedicated to the development of Far Eastern cities at the Buryat State University.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants and guests of the 17th Mashuk National Youth Forum in Pyatigorsk.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and sports and fitness industry workers on Sports and Fitness Day.

During the phone call, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan had a thorough discussion of the current situation in the Persian Gulf region. They emphasised the importance of reaching agreements to normalise the situation as soon as possible while taking into account the legitimate interests of the regional states.

While exchanging views on the situation surrounding Ukraine, Vladimir Putin informed his counterpart on the status of the special military operation. Particular emphasis was placed on the Kiev regime's decision to intensify acts of terrorism against civilians and civilian infrastructure. The President of Russia expressed gratitude to the United Arab Emirates leadership for their assistance in conducting exchanges of prisoners of war and detained persons between Russia and Ukraine.

Friendly and constructive in tone, the conversation confirmed mutual interest in developing the multifaceted cooperation between Russia and the UAE further.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Guards Colonel Abdulaziz Shikhabidov, Commander of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division.

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a report on the combat situation along the line of contact in the Dobropolye tactical sector within the division’s area of responsibility and thanked the division’s personnel for their service in combat.

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Abdulaziz Shikhabidov: Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief, good evening.

Colonel Shikhabidov, Commander of the 76th Guards Air Assault Division, reporting.

Following the full liberation of the Kursk Region and the establishment of a buffer zone in the Sumy Region, the division, acting on the instructions of the Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, is carrying out combat missions as part of the Tsentr Group in the Dobropolye tactical sector.

Units of the division took part in completing the capture of Krasnoarmeysk and liberated Grishino, Novoalexandrovka, Vasilyevka, and Shevchenko. The division’s formations and units continue to take part in the liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic.

Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief,

Combat operations are being conducted virtually without interruption through the active use of new tactics and methods of warfare and the continued improvement of unmanned systems capabilities and assets. To maintain the ability to conduct active combat operations, combat training activities are continuously held at the division’s training ranges for battalions undergoing restoration of their combat readiness.

In the course of combat operations in the Dobropolye tactical sector, enemy losses amounted to more than 6,000 personnel. Fourteen tanks, 140 armoured combat vehicles, 54 artillery pieces and mortars, and 210 motor vehicles were destroyed. Nineteen enemy personnel were taken prisoner, and more than 71 counterattacks were repelled.

There are no issues requiring attention. This concludes my report.

Vladimir Putin: How would you assess the overall morale of the troops? How are the men doing?

Abdulaziz Shikhabidov: Comrade Supreme Commander-in-Chief, morale is high and confident. We are ready to carry out all the tasks assigned to us.

Vladimir Putin: Good. And what do you think needs to be provided? Is there perhaps anything you are lacking?

Abdulaziz Shikhabidov: At present, as part of the group, if I may put it that way, we are keeping pace with the times and improving all our tactics and methods of operation, including practical operations on the front line and the use of modern technologies. We are not standing still; we are constantly improving.

Vladimir Putin: Are the tasks being assigned achievable within the specified timeframes?

Abdulaziz Shikhabidov: Yes, absolutely. All the deadlines being set are realistic.

Vladimir Putin: Good.

It was very important for me to hear that from you, as the commander of the 76th Division. It is a legendary division. I wish you every success.

Moreover, your division is operating at a good pace in the Dobropolye sector, at a faster pace than the other units operating alongside you. So I would like to thank you, your subordinates, and all the soldiers and commanders. Please convey my very best wishes and words of gratitude to them.

Abdulaziz Shikhabidov: Understood. I have received the task.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Development of the Diamond Cutting Industry in Russia.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 76th Air Defence Division.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Deputy Prime Minister – Plenipotentiary Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev.

Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the participants and guests of the 10th Russian Forum of Medical Volunteers and Young Medical Professionals, and congratulated them on the 10th anniversary of the Medical Volunteers public healthcare volunteer movement.

The President held a meeting with Chairman of the Russian Union of Theatre Workers, theatre and film actor and director Vladimir Mashkov.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Chairperson of the Central Election Commission Ella Pamfilova in the Kremlin to discuss preparations for the single voting day, with a focus on election security.