PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Aleksei Bugayev on winning the gold medal in the Para alpine men’s slalom competition for people with physical impairments at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Udmurt Republic Alexander Brechalov.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, guests and organisers of the Healthy Life forum.

Vladimir Putin has congratulated President of Kazakhstan Kassym Jomart-Tokayev on the successful referendum on a new constitution of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin expressed his deep condolences to President of Ethiopia Taye Atske Selassie and Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed over the tragic consequences of landslides and floods in the south of the country.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia on the 50th anniversary of his episcopal ministry.

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

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

The President held a working meeting with Governor of Orenburg Region Yevgeny Solntsev.

Aide to the President, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the first meeting of the Expert Group on Bioeconomy. The group operates under the interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development (IWG).

A meeting of the Organising Committee for the Native Toy national competition, aimed at developing games and toys for preschool education, took place at the Russia National Centre.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of congratulations to Ivan Golubkov on winning the gold medal in the men’s 10-kilometre cross-country skiing (sitting) competition at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the UAE Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov in the Kremlin. The discussion focused on drafting the Russian Education System Development Strategy, creating a unified set of state textbooks, improving the quality of education in natural sciences, and training teachers and specialists for colleges.

During the phone call, Vladimir Putin thanked Ilham Aliyev for the efficient assistance in organising the evacuation of Russian nationals from Iran and in ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Iranian people from Russia via Azerbaijani territory.

While exchanging views on the current situation in the Middle East, both leaders spoke in favour of ceasing hostilities as soon as possible and resolving the active conflict through political and diplomatic means.

Some current aspects of the bilateral agenda were discussed as well. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to further developing Russia-Azerbaijan cooperation in various sectors based on the principles of strategic partnership and allied relationship.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding the Title of Hero of the Russian Federation to Private Sergei Yarashev.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants in the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the United Arab Emirates Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the occasion of his 65th birthday.