«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
Visit to the command post of the Joint Force
Late on November 30, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief made a visit to a command post of the Joint Force.
Congratulations to the Russian national team, which took part in the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad
Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian national team, which participated in the 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad, including Arseny Gasanenko, Artyom Akimov, Artyom Yeremin, Danila Besedin, Ivan Yermolayev, Leonard Guranda, Anna Mikhailova, Pavel Chuvichkin and Svetlana Bezukladnikova.
Condolences to President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolences to President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the numerous casualties and widespread destruction caused by the floods and landslides in the country.
The Russian President asked to convey words of sympathy and support to the victims’ families and friends and wishes for a speedy recovery to all those injured.
Meeting with Director of Federal Penitentiary Service Arkady Gostev
Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Director of the Federal Penitentiary Service Arkady Gostev.
Executive Order on temporary visa-free entry into Russia for PRC citizens
Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On the Temporary Procedure for Entering in and Exiting from the Russian Federation for Citizens of the People’s Republic of China.
Greetings on the 25th anniversary of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation
Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the staff and veterans of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation on its 25th anniversary.
Russia-Laos Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Cases ratified
Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Ratification of the Treaty Between the Russian Federation and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Cases.
The protocol on amendments to the Intergovernmental Agreement Between Russia and South Ossetia on Trade ratified
Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Protocol of Amendments to the Agreement Between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of South Ossetia On Trade dated March 2, 2012.
Meeting with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists
Vladimir Putin met with participants of the 5th Congress of Young Scientists in the Catherine Hall of the Kremlin.
The law on the federal budget for 2026 and the 2027–2028 planning period
The President signed the Federal Law On the Federal Budget for 2026 and the 2027–2028 Planning Period.
Condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand
Vladimir Putin conveyed his condolences to King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand over the tragic consequences of flooding in the country’s southern provinces.
Condolences to President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto
Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto over the numerous casualties and widespread destruction caused by floods in northern Sumatra.
Meeting with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban
Vladimir Putin is meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the Kremlin.
Greetings on the 35th anniversary of the KLASS research and development enterprise
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the staff and veterans of the KLASS research and development enterprise on its 35th anniversary.
On December 4–5, Vladimir Putin will make a state visit to India at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
This visit is of great importance, as it provides an opportunity to discuss the entire extensive scope of Russia-India special and privileged strategic partnership in politics, trade and economy, science and technology, as well as cultural and humanitarian affairs, in addition to addressing current international and regional issues. All these themes will be the focus of the upcoming talks with the Indian delegation, led by Narendra Modi.
Additionally, the President of Russia will meet with President of India Droupadi Murmu.
Following the talks, a joint statement is expected to be adopted and an wide range of bilateral interdepartmental and business agreements are to be signed.
Greetings to the organisers, participants and guests of the Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award ceremony
Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the organisers, participants and guests of the gala ceremony of the Diamond Butterfly Open Eurasian Film Award, the key event of the Eurasian Academy of Cinematographic Arts.
Condolences to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping
The President of Russia sent his condolences to President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping in connection with the tragic consequences of the fire in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Vladimir Putin also asked to convey words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of those who died and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.
Answers to media questions
Following the state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO summit, Vladimir Putin answered questions from Russian journalists.
On November 28, Vladimir Putin will meet with participants in the 5th Congress of Young Scientists
The Congress of Young Scientists is the flagship yearly event under the auspices of Russia's Decade of Science and Technology (2022–2031). The meeting will focus on issues pertaining to the development of research infrastructure and training of scientific talent, as well as ways to improve federal efforts to aid young scientists.
Meeting with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon
Vladimir Putin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon on the sidelines of the CSTO summit in Bishkek.