PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

In Ulan-Ude Vladimir Putin had a meeting with leading representatives of urban planning and spatial development at the Dorzhi Banzarov Buryat State University, which also hosted an exhibition titled Far East – From a People-Friendly Urban Environment to a Master Plan.

Vladimir Putin also chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on the development of public transport in the Russian Federation and launched the Yermakovsky Mining and Processing Plant, via videoconference.

Concluding his trip, the President held a meeting with Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov.

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.

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev held the First Forum of Best Practices for Combatting Desertification and Land Degradation ahead of the 17th Conference of the Parties under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification in countries suffering from severe drought and/or desertification, particularly across Africa.

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.