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
Meeting with Head of Rospotrebnadzor Anna Popova
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Anna Popova, Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare (Rospotrebnadzor) – Chief State Sanitary Physician of Russia.
Birthday greetings to animator Yury Norshteyn
Vladimir Putin congratulated Yury Norshteyn, an artist, animation director, People’s Artist of Russia and USSR State Prize winner, on his 85th birthday.
Greetings to participants and guests of High Technology Championship finals
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the High Technology Championship finals, which kicked off in Veliky Novgorod.
Meeting with Novgorod Region Governor Alexander Dronov
The Governor of the Novgorod Region briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.
Greetings on the 160th anniversary of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatoire
Vladimir Putin congratulated the faculty, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and alumni of the Tchaikovsky Moscow State Conservatory on its 160th anniversary.
Greetings to participants and guests of the 2026 International Youth Festival
Conversation with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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.