Meinungsfreiheit ist nicht nur das Recht, zu Allem seinen Senf dazu zu geben wie an einer Würstelbude. Es ist das Recht, Behauptungen der Mächtigen in Frage zu stellen, Erklärungen und Fakten einzuklagen und Alternativen einzufordern. Das mag unbequem sein, lästig, nerven, bremsen. Aber es ist der Motor des Fortschritts. Ohne Nörgler, Zweifler und Besserwisser kein Fortschritt. Zweifel ist eine gesellschaftliche Produktivkraft. Seine Diffamierung durch angeblich alternativlose Politik ist Rückschritt in vormoderne Zeiten. Deutschland braucht wieder einen Grundkurs in Debatte und Wiederbelebung der Streitkultur.» (- Roland Tichy, Journalist und Publizist)
PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA
Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification
Aide to the President and Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the events of the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, which was held from 17 to 28 August in the capital of Mongolia.
Greetings to readers of the encyclopaedia Russia’s Greatest Monuments
The President sent a message of greetings to readers of the encyclopaedia Russia’s Greatest Monuments.
Greetings to the participants and guests of the 3rd Festival of New Media
Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants and guests of the 3rd Festival of New Media.
Meeting with Head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova
Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Head of the Federal Medical-Biological Agency Veronika Skvortsova.
Condolences to President of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah
The President of Russia expressed his condolences to President of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel and Prime Minister of Nepal Balendra Shah over the loss of life and extensive damage caused by mudslides and flash floods in northeastern Nepal.
Condolences to President of China Xi Jinping
Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping over the tragic consequences of mudslides in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Greetings to participants, organisers, and guests of Together We Will Win national forum of special military operation veterans
Vladimir Putin extended his greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the Together We Will Win national forum of special military operation veterans.
Greetings to participants, organisers, and guests of the 6th ASI forum Strong Ideas for a New Time
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the 6th forum Strong Ideas for a New Time, which is being held by the Agency for Strategic Initiatives and the Roscongress Foundation.
Greetings to the international music festival Music of the Proud
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the organisers, participants, and guests of the international music festival Music of the Proud, which has opened in Sukhum, bringing together representatives from Abkhazia and many regions of Russia.
Greetings to participants and guests of the 30th All Russia Modern Journalism Forum
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the 30th All Russia Modern Journalism Forum that has opened in Sochi.
Meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms
Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin chaired a regular meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms, held at the Presidential Executive Office.
Meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov
The Minister reported to the President on the industrial sector performance. There has been positive momentum in terms of industrial output, investment and newly launched capacity over the past few years. The discussion also touched on the mechanism of special investment contracts, with particular attention paid to machine-tool engineering and autonomous industrial robot technology. In addition, Anton Alikhanov delivered a progress report on the New Materials and Chemistry national project.
Telephone conversation with President of Syria Ahmed al-Sharaa
President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The leaders discussed the current state and prospects of Russia-Syria relations and expressed readiness to deepen political dialogue and cooperation in trade, the economy, humanitarian affairs and other areas.
During an exchange of views on the situation around Syria, Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s principled position in support of Syria’s unity, territorial integrity and sovereignty, as well as efforts to create conditions for lasting stability and post-conflict recovery. Both sides underscored the importance of the Memorandum of Understanding On the Reorganisation of the Khmeimim Air Base and the Tartus Material-Technical Support Point, signed on August 9.
It was agreed to continue contacts at various levels.
Greetings on the 80th anniversary of Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia
Vladimir Putin congratulated the staff and veterans of Korolev Rocket and Space Corporation Energia on the company’s 80th anniversary.
Alexei Dyumin took part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values
The meeting took place at the All-Russian Decorative Art Museum. This event formed part of the preparatory work for the forthcoming State Council meeting, scheduled for December, which will be dedicated to the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage in all its diversity, encompassing both material and spiritual values, as well as the nation’s historical and documentary heritage.
Meeting with Governor of Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov
The President held a working meeting with Governor of Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov. The discussion focused on the region’s socioeconomic development.
Greetings on the opening of the national forum of volunteers and civic activists Patriots of Russia
Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers, and guests of the national forum of volunteers and civic activists, Patriots of Russia.
Executive Order on celebrating the 150th anniversary of Tomsk State University
The President signed Executive Order On Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of Tomsk State University.
Executive Order on critical infrastructure security
The President signed Executive Order On the Security of Critical Infrastructure in the Russian Federation.