PRESIDENT OF RUSSIA

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Amending the List of Movable and Immovable Property, Securities, and Shares in the Authorised (share) Capital of Russian Legal Entities and Ownership Rights for Which Temporary Management is Introduced, approved by Executive Order No. 302 of the President of the Russian Federation of April 25, 2023.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with St Petersburg Governor Alexander Beglov.

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova paid an official visit to the State of Qatar on April 23–26, 2024. Ms Lvova-Belova met with State Minister for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lolwah Al-Khater. In addition, in-person talks were held for the first time with Ukrainian representatives on family reunification under Qatar’s mediation.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov co-chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Communications, Telecommunications and the Digital Economy in the conference room at the Regional Management Centre of the Moscow Region.

On the eve of the Day of Russian Parliamentarism, Vladimir Putin met with members of the Council of Legislators. By tradition, the event took place in St Petersburg’s Tauride Palace.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings on the 70th birthday to Russian journalist and TV host, Director General of the Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency Dmitry Kiselev.

Vladimir Putin is taking part in the annual congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 14th Congress of Oncologists and Radiologists of CIS and Eurasia Countries, currently underway in Dushanbe at the initiative of the Association of Directors of Centres and Institutes of Oncology and Radiology of the CIS and Eurasia.

The President approved a list of instructions following the meeting on the development of southern Russia and the Azov area held on March 6, 2024.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Tula Region Governor Alexei Dyumin co-chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Industry.

Vladimir Putin chaired a videoconference meeting on spring flood relief in the Orenburg, Kurgan and Tyumen regions. 

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Colleagues,

Welcome to St Petersburg for the opening of the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues.

During the upcoming plenary sessions, discussions, and roundtables, you will analyse the global landscape, discuss key aspects of global and regional stability, and share perspectives on enhancing responses to the most urgent and perilous contemporary challenges.

Undoubtedly, international terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of the 21st century. The objectives behind terrorist attacks occurring across various regions are not solely driven by radical groups, but also involve the intelligence services of certain nations. Their aim is to undermine constitutional foundations and destabilise sovereign states, fuelling interethnic and interreligious discord. At the same time, the tactics employed by these criminals are becoming increasingly complex and barbaric.

Once again, this was demonstrated by the bloody terrorist attack that took place on March 22 in the Moscow Region. Russia’s intelligence services and law enforcement agencies are investigating and scrutinising every detail of this despicable act, identifying all parties involved, including instigators, sponsors, and orchestrators. None of them should escape just punishment.

I know that your meeting will primarily focus on addressing the issue of safeguarding the information space from both external and internal threats. This topic holds importance for all nations, as it significantly contributes to ensuring national security, social stability, and economic development.

We strongly advocate for the systematic and concerted efforts of the global community in establishing unified, legally binding norms and principles governing state conduct in the information domain.

Undoubtedly, the key factor in strengthening the sovereignty and security of nations lies in safeguarding and protecting traditional spiritual and moral values. Historical experience demonstrates that countries preserving the national identity and unique heritage of their people, while also respecting the legacy of their ancestors and showing respect for other cultures and traditions, develop steadily and independently.

This approach is especially important in the contemporary landscape, characterised by the emergence of a multipolar international order and a gradual shift towards the Global Majority. New centres of growth are actively consolidating their influence.

I would like to reiterate: Russia is prepared for close collaboration with all interested partners to uphold global and regional security and to establish a new multipolar international order that aligns with the interests of the majority of nations.

I am confident that your today’s meeting will bolster cooperation for the mutual benefit of our countries and peoples, in the interests of peace and stability worldwide.

I wish you every success.

The President took part in a gala event celebrating 50 years since the start of the Baikal-Amur Railway construction and presented state decorations.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with President of the Supreme Court Irina Podnosova.

Presidential Adviser Alexandra Levitskaya chaired a regular meeting of the Commission for the Disabled.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding the Order of Courage to Semyon Yeryomin.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the current staff and veterans of the Stroitelnaya Gazeta newspaper on the 100th anniversary since the publication of its inaugural issue.

Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev met with veteran builders and workers of the Baikal-Amur Mainline to mark the 50th anniversary of the launch of its construction.

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who is in Russia on a working visit.

The President will present state decorations to representatives of the transport industry who have made a significant contribution to building the BAM.