PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin met with Serbian film director Emir Kusturica in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants in the meeting commemorating the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus.

Vladimir Putin took part in the annual expanded meeting of the Interior Ministry Board.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to Ivan Stilidi, director of the Blokhin Cancer Research Centre, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on his 60th birthday.

Georgy Filimonov reported to the President on the region’s socioeconomic development and measures to support the families of the special military operation participants.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly delivered on February 29, 2024.

The President approved a list of instructions following his meeting with participants in the Everything for Victory! forum, held on February 2, 2024.

The President held a briefing with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting, via videoconference, on developing the Five Seas and Lake Baikal federal all-seasons resort project.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov chaired a meeting of the presidium of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa.

Vladimir Putin visited the All-Russian Museum of History and Ethnography in Torzhok, where he met with Tver Region culture professionals.

During a visit to the 344th Combat Missions Centre for Retraining Army Aviation Air Crews of the Defence Ministry of Russia, the President was shown military aircraft, air-launched weapons and simulation equipment. He talked with the pilots who were undergoing training at the centre and with the widows of the Heroes of Russia who perished in the course of the special military operation.

Vladimir Putin also had a working meeting with Tver Region Governor Igor Rudenya.

Vladimir Putin visited the Russian Federation Defence Ministry’s 344th Centre for Combat Employment and Retraining of Army Aviation Pilots.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Tver Region Governor Igor Rudenya in Torzhok.

The President held a meeting with culture professionals of the Tver Region.

In Torzhok, Vladimir Putin visited the Museum Rows exhibition complex of the All-Russian Museum of History and Ethnography.

The State Council commissions on transport and energy, and the presidium of the Government Commission on Transport held a joint meeting.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of the Congo DenisSassou-Nguesso at the initiative of the Congolese side.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Interim President of the Republic of Mali Assimi Goïta who resolutely condemned the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue and offered his deep condolences to the people of Russia.

The presidents discussed further steps to strengthen Russia-Mali ties in various fields, including the implementation of joint projects in energy, agriculture, and mining sector. Assimi Goïta expressed special gratitude for the deliveries of Russian wheat, fertiliser, and fuel, free of charge.

The presidents conducted a detailed exchange of opinions in the context of the uneasy situation in the Sahara-Sahel region. They agreed to step up practical interaction to counter terrorism.