PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following the meeting on flood relief efforts in the Republic of Daghestan, held on April 7, 2026.

In a phone call, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the latest developments in the Middle East

The President of Iran shared his assessment of the Iran-US talks that took place in Islamabad on April 11 and expressed gratitude for Russia's principled stance, shown notably in international organisations. In addition, Masoud Pezeshkian thanked Russia for the humanitarian aid provided to the people of Iran.

Vladimir Putin expressed willingness to keep up the efforts to facilitate the search for a political and diplomatic settlement for the conflict and act as a mediator in the name of ensuring a just and lasting peace in the Middle East. To this end, Russia will maintain close contact with all the partners in the region.

When discussing current bilateral matters, the leaders reaffirmed mutual commitment to further strengthening the neighborly relations between Russia and Iran across all fronts.

Masoud Pezeshkian offered Easter greetings to Vladimir Putin and all of Russia's Orthodox Christians.

On April 13, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, who will be in Russia on a working visit.

The leaders will discuss the current state and future prospects of the strategic partnership between Russia and Indonesia, as well as a number of current international and regional issues.

In a phone call, Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko exchanged heartfelt Easter greetings and expressed best wishes to the two fraternal nations

The leaders discussed a number of current matters pertaining to the bilateral cooperation in various areas, including trade and economy. They confirmed mutual willingness to strengthening the allied relations between Russia and Belarus further and to cooperating closely at various levels.

In addition, there was an exchange of views on several international issues.

The President sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Orthodox Christians and all Russian citizens celebrating Easter Sunday.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Nizar Amidi on his election as President of Iraq.

The President held a working meeting with General Director of the Roscosmos State Corporation for Space Activities Dmitry Bakanov ahead of Cosmonautics Day.

Late last evening, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Krasnodar Territory Governor Veniamin Kondratyev.

The President chaired a meeting on the development of artificial intelligence technologies at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers, and guests of the 7th Tsiolkovsky International Space Film Festival.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Burenkov held a district seminar-conference devoted to the practice and tasks of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Ethnic Policy Strategy.

Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation with Head of the Chechen Republic Ramzan Kadyrov and Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov, who is currently in the region.

The discussion focused on providing relief to the republic following flooding and flash floods caused by abnormal rainfall, as well as organising assistance for those affected.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to employees and veterans of the Russian Federal Nuclear Centre – All-Russian Scientific Research Institute of Experimental Physics on the organisation’s 80th anniversary.

By the authority of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin, a ceasefire has been announced in connection with the upcoming Orthodox Easter holidays that will be in effect from April 11, 4:00 pm Moscow time until the end of the day on April 12, 2026.

Russian Federation Defence Minister Andrei Belousov and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation Armed Forces – Commander of the Joint Group of Forces Army General Valery Gerasimov were instructed to cease combat activity on all fronts during this period. The troops are to be ready to counter any provocation or other aggressive actions by the enemy.

It is assumed that the Ukrainian side will follow the example of the Russian Federation.

Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko briefed the President on the progress of digitalisation of government services.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Articles 243.4 and 354.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the first Russian Space Forum.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to Article 2741 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and organisers of the 14th Congress of Russian Oncologists attended by foreign delegates, Dialogue of Generations, timed to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the oncological service in Tatarstan.