PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin has instructed that an executive order be prepared to award the Hero of the Russian Federation star to Sergei Yarashev, a 21-year-old soldier from Samara who single-handedly held positions near the village of Grishino in the Krasnoarmeysk sector for 68 days. He is currently in hospital recovering after a major surgery.

Denis Pushilin, Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic, reported Yarashev’s heroic actions to the President during their meeting. Following the meeting, the President received a detailed report from the Defence Ministry and spoke with Colonel General Sergei Medvedev, commander of the Southern Group of Forces.

The executive order will be signed shortly.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian to continue their discussion of the situation in the Middle East in light of the United States and Israel's armed aggression against Iran.

The President of Russia has reaffirmed his principled stance in favour of de-escalating the conflict as soon as possible and resolving it via political means. Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for the support provided by Russia, including in particular the humanitarian aid granted to Iran.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to winner of the XIV Paralympic Winter Games in cross-country skiing sprint vision impaired competition Anastasia Bagiyan.

The President had a working meeting with Head of Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin.

Vladimir Putin congratulated composer and People’s Artist of the Russian Federation Alexander Zatsepin on his 100th birthday.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the National Anti-Terrorism Committee on its 20th anniversary.

Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov: This evening, a telephone conversation took place between the Presidents of Russia and the United States.

Donald Trump telephoned Vladimir Putin to discuss a number of highly important issues related to the current international situation. Naturally, particular attention was given to the situation surrounding the conflict with Iran, as well as to the ongoing trilateral negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement involving representatives of the United States.

I would note at the outset that the conversation was businesslike, frank and constructive, as is typically the case in dialogue between the Russian and American leaders. They had not spoken by telephone for quite some time; their previous conversation took place at the end of December 2025. Today’s call, incidentally, lasted about an hour. The US President noted that, as previously agreed, such contacts should take place on a regular basis, and both leaders confirmed that they are ready for this.

The President of Russia set out a number of considerations aimed at achieving a prompt political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian conflict, including in light of the contacts he has recently held with leaders of the Gulf states, with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian and with the leaders of several other countries.

For his part, the US President shared his assessment of developments in the context of the ongoing US-Israeli operation. I would note that a very substantive – and, I believe, useful – exchange of views took place on this matter.

President Trump once again expressed interest in bringing the conflict in Ukraine to an end as soon as possible by achieving a ceasefire that would open the way to a long-term settlement.

On our side, a positive assessment was given of the mediation efforts undertaken by Donald Trump’s team and by him personally.

An assessment was also provided of the current situation along the line of contact, where Russian forces are advancing successfully. As was noted, this is a factor that should compel the Kiev regime to finally move towards a negotiated settlement of the conflict.

The leaders also touched upon the issue of Venezuela, primarily in the context of the situation on the global oil market.

Overall, I would reiterate that the conversation was highly substantive and will undoubtedly have practical significance for further cooperation between the two countries across various areas of international policy.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to winner of the Para alpine Super-G skiing competition at the XIV Paralympic Winter Games for athletes with physical impairments Varvara Voronchikhina.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the situation in the global oil and gas market.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei on his election as the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The President signed Federal Law On Introducing Amendments to Articles 6 and 61 of Federal Law On the Special Economic Zone in the Kaliningrad Region and on Introducing Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

The President signed Federal Law On Amendments to Federal Law On the Procedure for Foreign Investment in Business Entities of Strategic Importance for National Defence and State Security, certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation and the repeal of subparagraphs 8 and 9 of paragraph 10 of Article 6 of Federal Law On Foreign Investments in the Russian Federation.

The President signed Federal Law On Amending Article 464 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amending the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offences.

The President extended his best wishes to Merited Master of Sports of the USSR, Merited Coach of the USSR and Russia Alexei Mishin on his 85th birthday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the women of Russia on International Women’s Day, which is celebrated on March 8.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin in the Kremlin.

During the telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian Vladimir Putin has once again expressed his heartfelt condolences on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei along with his family members and the country's military and political leadership, as well as the numerous civilian casualties resulting from the United States and Israel's armed aggression against Iran.

Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the rejection of force as a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution. In this regard, the President of Russia noted that he was in constant contact with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.

Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's solidarity with the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country. He also provided a detailed update on the developments during the latest active phase of the conflict.

It was agreed that contact will be maintained with the Iranian side via various channels.

The President held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Daghestan Sergei Melikov.

The President held a meeting in the Kremlin to assess the experience and improve the efficiency of military hardware usage during the special military operation.