«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
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.
Russia-Indonesia talks will take place on December 10
On December 10, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, who will be in Moscow on a working visit
The talks will focus on issues pertaining to the further development of the strategic partnership between Russia and Indonesia, as well as some current international and regional matters.
Executive Order establishing a fund for international projects of the Presidential Grants Foundation
The President signed the Executive Order On Establishing the International Fund International Projects of the Presidential Grants Foundation.
Amendments to the Executive Order on the application of special economic measures in the financial, and fuel and energy sectors in connection with the unfriendly actions by certain foreign states and international organisations
The President signed Executive Order On Amendments to Presidential Executive Order No. 520 of August 5, 2022, On the Application of Special Economic Measures in the Financial, and Fuel and Energy Sectors in Connection with the Unfriendly Actions by Some Foreign States and International Organisations.
Strategy for Healthcare Development in Russia until 2030 approved
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Strategy for Healthcare Development in the Russian Federation until 2030.
Amendments to the Executive Order On the Special Procedure for Fulfillment of Obligations by Foreign Buyers to Russian Natural Gas Suppliers
Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Amendments to the March 31, 2022 Presidential Executive Order No 172 On the Special Procedure for Fulfillment of Obligations by Foreign Buyers to Russian Natural Gas Suppliers.
Amendments to the Executive Order On Additional Temporary Measures to Ensure Financial Stability in the Sphere of Currency Regulation
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Amending Presidential Executive Order No 126 of March 18, 2022, On Additional Temporary Economic Measures to Ensure Financial Stability of the Russian Federation in the Sphere of Currency Regulation.
Executive Order on celebrating the 250th anniversary of Tambov Viceroyalty
Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Tambov Viceroyalty.
Meeting with chairmen of parliaments of the CSTO member states
Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with members of the Council of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation – heads of the parliament of the CSTO member states.
Meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects
Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Presidential Council for Strategic Development and National Projects at the Kremlin.
On December 9, which marks Heroes of the Fatherland Day, Vladimir Putin will present Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia
Over 200 servicepeople and civilians who have demonstrated exceptional courage and heroism will attend the event, to be held in the Grand Kremlin Palace's St George Hall. Participants will include Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of the Russian Federation, holders of the Order of St George, and recipients of three or more Orders of Courage.
The tradition of honouring Heroes of the Fatherland was reinstated in 2013 at the President's directive.
Greetings on the opening of the All-Russian Forum of the Immortal Regiment of Russia, Memory Beyond Time
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the All-Russian Forum of the Immortal Regiment of Russia, Memory Beyond Time, and congratulated them on the 10th anniversary of the Immortal Regiment of Russia, a truly civic initiative.
Greetings on the opening of All-Russian Patriotic Forum
Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the All-Russian Patriotic Forum, held as part of the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland and the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory.
Telephone conversation with President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.
Birthday greetings to President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov
Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov.
State visit to India
Vladimir Putin arrived in India on a state visit in the evening of December 4. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi welcomed the President of Russia at the ramp. The leaders had an informal conversation at the Prime Minister’s residence.
Next day, on December 5, Russian-Indian talks and an exchange of signed documents took place at the Hyderabad House. Following the talks, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi made statements for the media. Later the leaders attended a plenary session of the Russia-India Business Forum. In addition, the President of Russia launched the broadcasting of the RT India TV channel.
Vladimir Putin also had a meeting with President of India Droupadi Murmu. The visit concluded with a state reception on behalf of the President of the Republic of India in honour of the President of the Russian Federation.
On December 1–5, Presidential Aide Dmitry Mironov visited Vietnam
A delegation of the Presidential Executive Office led by Aide to the President Dmitry Mironov visited the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Meeting with President of India Droupadi Murmu and state reception in honour of the President of Russia
The President of Russia met with President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu. Thereafter, a state reception was held on behalf of the President of the Republic of India in honour of the President of the Russian Federation, which was also attended by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
Launch of RT India broadcasting
In New Delhi, Vladimir Putin, alongside Editor-in-Chief of Russia Today Margarita Simonyan, took part in the launch ceremony of the RT India TV channel.
Russia-India Business Forum
Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi took part in the plenary session of the Russia-India Business Forum.