PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin congratulated Kim Jong-un on his re-election as Chairman of State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

Special Presidential Envoy for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy attended the funeral of Catholicos Patriarch Ilia II of All Georgia to convey the Russian leader's heartfelt condolences to the Georgian clergy and people.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko.

The President of Russia sent his greetings on the occasion of the spring holiday of Nowruz to President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

The congratulatory messages noted the high level of bilateral relations with these CIS countries and expressed confidence that mutually beneficial, multifaceted ties would continue to develop successfully.

Nowruz greetings were also sent to the Iranian leaders: Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian. Vladimir Putin wished the Iranian people strength on overcoming these severe trials and emphasised that during this difficult time, Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner of Tehran.

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

The President signed Executive Order On Awardingan Honorary Designation to the 60th Separate Order of Kutuzov Motor Rifle Brigade.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 127th Order of Kutuzov Motor Rifle Division.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Establishing the Day of Military-Political Bodies in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev on the successful referendum on the Republic’s new Constitution. The voting results have demonstrated people’s trust in the policy of dynamic socioeconomic development pursued by the President of Kazakhstan.

Both presidents reaffirmed their readiness to further boost Russian-Kazakhstani relations of comprehensive strategic partnership and alliance.

The discussion also touched on the schedule of forthcoming contacts, including in light of Kazakhstan’s chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The President of Russia also sent a congratulatory message to Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.

Vladimir Putin presented state awards of the Russian Federation to the winners and medalists of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin signed an Order On Commendations.

The President signed Executive Order On Presenting State Decorations of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the expanded meeting of the Russian Prosecutor General Office’s Board.

The President held a meeting with Government members via videoconference on the socioeconomic development of Crimea and Sevastopol to mark the 12th anniversary of the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the 2nd International Philosophical Forum Comprehending Russia dedicated to the birth anniversary of outstanding Russian researcher Nikolai Berdyaev (1874–1948).

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants in the Garden of Memory international campaign.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 13th Trans-Siberian Art Festival.

On March 18, Vladimir Putin will hold a videoconference meeting with Government members to discuss issues concerning the socioeconomic development of Crimea and Sevastopol.

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin will deliver a report.

During the meeting, the President will also take part, via videoconference, in an opening ceremony for several facilities built in Crimea.

In addition, a number of current issues will be discussed.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank German Gref. The discussion focused on the company’s performance last year and current operations.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 7th Resources for Growth, Chemistry for Life: The State and Business International Forum.