PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

The President had a telephone conversation with Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space and Hero of the Soviet Union, and warmly congratulated her on her 89th birthday. Vladimir Putin wished her, above all, good health and all the very best, including in her ongoing public activities.

Earlier, the President sent Valentina Tereshkova a congratulatory message.

The President held a working meeting with Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Gleb Nikitin.

Vladimir Putin sent birthday greetings to pilot cosmonaut, Hero of the Soviet Union Valentina Tereshkova.

Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev chaired a meeting of the Russian Maritime Board Presidium.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with women representing a wide range of occupations.

In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the delegates and guests of the 6th Congress of the New People political party.

After his meeting with Foreign Minister of Hungary Peter Szijjarto, the President answered questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin.

Vladimir Putin received Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto at the Kremlin.

The President signed Executive Order On Setting the Authorised Strength of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin held, via videoconference, a meeting with Government members, focusing on the renewal of the public transport fleet in the regions of the country.

Vladimir Putin addressed the annual expanded meeting of the Interior Ministry Board.

On March 5, talks will take place in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on a working visit.

The leaders intend to discuss issues pertaining to further development of bilateral cooperation in politics, trade and economy, and cultural and humanitarian affairs, as well as current international issues.

The President signed an order titled Special Decision on Executing Deals (Transactions) Involving Shares Forming the Share Capital of Elgaugol Limited Liability Company.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions resulting from the December 9, 2025, meeting of the Presidential Council for Civil Society and Human Rights.

Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky chaired a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on Historical Education.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Znaniye Society awards ceremony.

An upgrade of regional public transport fleets will be the main topic on the agenda.

Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin and Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov will deliver reports.

During the meeting, the President will take part in an opening ceremony for a number newly built educational facilities in several of Russia's constituent entities.

A range of current issues will be addressed as well.

The President held a working meeting with Head of the Federal Treasury Roman Artyukhin to discuss the performance of the treasury system in 2025 and its future development.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban.