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
BRICS Summit
Greetings on the 880th anniversary of the Hero City of Tula
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the residents of Tula on the hero city’s 880th anniversary.
Answer to a media question
Greetings to participants of Heroes of the Fatherland – Heroes of Sports award ceremony
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the winners, organisers, and guests of the Heroes of the Fatherland – Heroes of Sports award ceremony.
Greetings on the 200th anniversary of the East Crimean Historical and Cultural Museum‑Reserve of the Republic of Crimea
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the staff of the East Crimean Historical and Cultural Museum‑Reserve of the Republic of Crimea on its 200th anniversary.
BRICS Business Forum
Visit to the Innoprom.India exhibition
Greetings to the Jews of Russia
Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the Jews of Russia on Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year.
Working visit to India. BRICS Summit
On September 11, the President of Russia met with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The two leaders toured the Innoprom.India exhibition, after which Vladimir Putin addressed the BRICS Business Forum. Later that day, the President held separate meetings with the Presidents of South Africa and Egypt, the Prime Minister of Malaysia, and the President of the New Development Bank.
On September 12, Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 18th BRICS Summit. He also held bilateral meetings with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia and the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.
On September 13, the President of Russia attended the BRICS Outreach/Plus session.
Greetings to participants, organizers and guests of the 5th International Festival of Circus Art “Without Borders”
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organizers and guests of the 5th International Festival of Circus Art “Without Borders”.
From September 11 to 13, President of Russia will visit India to attend the BRICS Summit
From September 11 to 13, President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to the Republic of India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. The event will be held in New Delhi, as the association marks its 20th anniversary.
Meeting with Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov
During a working meeting in the Kremlin, the Governor briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.