«Wenn ich sagen soll, was mir neben dem Frieden wichtiger sei als alles andere, dann lautet meine Antwort ohne Wenn und Aber: Freiheit. Die Freiheit für viele, nicht nur für die wenigen. Freiheit des Gewissens und der Meinung. Auch Freiheit von Not und von Furcht.» (– Willy Brandt, 14. Juni 1987).
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Greetings to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the 30th anniversary of international recognition of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.
Meeting of the International Forum Peace and Trust: Unity of Goals for a Sustainable Future
In Ashgabat, Vladimir Putin participated in the forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality.
Wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of Neutrality of Turkmenistan
Vladimir Putin participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument of Neutrality of Turkmenistan in Ashgabat.
Telephone conversation with President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro.
Meeting on the situation in the special military operation zone
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief held a videoconference meeting, during which he heard reports on the current situation in the special military operation zone.
Meeting on economic issues
Vladimir Putin held a meeting on economic issues.
Meeting with Constitutional Court President Valery Zorkin
Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of the Constitutional Court Valery Zorkin in the Kremlin.
Expanded meeting of State Council Commission on Human Resources
The expanded meeting of the State Council Commission on Human Resources discussed personnel training for the economy of the Russian Federation.
The 299th Airborne Regiment awarded honorary Guards designation
The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 299th Airborne Regiment.
The 44th Engineer and Sapper Regiment awarded honorary Guards designation
The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 44th Engineer and Sapper Regiment.
Russia-Indonesia talks
Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, who is in Moscow on a working visit.
On December 11–12, Vladimir Putin will make a visit to Ashgabat
The President of Russia will take part in a forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's permanent neutrality.
In addition, Vladimir Putin will hold several bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the forum.
Greetings to participants, organisers, and guests of the 10th International Charity Cadet Ball
Vladimir Putin extended greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the 10th International Charity Cadet Ball, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland.
Greetings on the 95th anniversary of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the residents of the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area – Yugra and its Governor Ruslan Kukharuk on the 95th anniversary of the autonomous area’s establishment.
Greetings on the opening of the Together We Will Win forum
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Together We Will Win forum.
Meeting with President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Krasnikov
Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with President of the Russian Academy of Sciences Gennady Krasnikov in the Kremlin to discuss the Academy’s role in addressing the key challenges of Russia’s science and technology development.
Meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights
Vladimir Putin held an annual meeting of the Council for Civil Society and Human Rights via videoconference. The meeting took place on the eve of Human Rights Day, which is observed internationally on December 10.
Presenting Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia
On Heroes of the Fatherland Day, the President presented Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia. The ceremony took place in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George Hall.
Alexander Alimov appointed Deputy Foreign Minister
Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation.
Condolences on the passing of Russian Ambassador to the DPRK Alexander Matsegora
Vladimir Putin expressed his condolences to the family of Alexander Matsegora, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, on his passing.