The group operates as part of the broader interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development under the Presidential Executive Office.The meeting brought together representatives from key ministries and agencies, the business sector, and leading figures from the scientific community for a substantive exchange of views. Discussions focused on strategically important aspects of ensuring technological sovereignty and modernising the energy sector.The meeting participants conducted a comprehensive expert-level review of the key issues on the agenda. In particular, a joint report from the Energy Research Institute of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Energy outlined the principal challenges and barriers to low-emission and digital development within the domestic fuel and energy sector. Building on this, representatives from the Ministry of Energy detailed current government policy aimed at stimulating, supporting, and implementing advanced technological solutions in the industry. Speakers from the Ministry of Industry and Trade then presented…

A meeting of the Organising Committee for the Native Toy national competition, aimed at developing games and toys for preschool education, took place at the Russia National Centre. The event marked the launch of the second season of the competition, implemented by the Russian Znaniye Society jointly with the Movement of the First public-and-state movement of children and youth at the President’s instruction.Yelena Yampolskaya announced that, in accordance with the President’s instruction, the second season of the nationwide competition would be a targeted initiative focused on the development of games and toys for preschool education. The initiative forms part of a broader set of measures aimed at effectively addressing educational challenges in preschool institutions. The measures were developed by the Presidential Executive Office together with the Ministry of Education, and approved by the President.According to Yelena Yampolskaya, the competition is intended to encourage the creation of engaging and up-to-date games and toys rooted in traditional Russian spiritual and moral…

Aide to the President, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the first meeting of the Expert Group on Bioeconomy. The group operates under the interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development (IWG). The Expert Group was created following discussions at the 44th meeting of the interdepartmental working group on climate change and sustainable development. Its first session brought together representatives from federal executive bodies, scientific organisations, and the business community.The meeting discussed the relation between the 1992 Convention on Biological Diversity and bioeconomy, in particular, issues of regulating access to biological resources and ensuring fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from biodiversity, both internationally and domestically. The experts identified specific areas where a coordinated national position and improvements to the regulatory framework are required. The meeting concluded with an examination of current international…

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov chaired a meeting of the Presidium of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations. Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov opened the meeting of the Presidium of the Council by outlining the key trends in the state ethnic policy over the past year and describing the current situation in interethnic relations.It was noted that the country is entering a new phase with the adoption of the new State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation for the period up to 2036.The Government of the Russian Federation, regional authorities, and local self-government bodies are tasked to promptly complete the preparation of specific action plans for its implementation in 2026–2028, taking into account the current situation, objectives, and challenges.The main item on the agenda of the Presidium meeting was the Council’s participation in the 2026 Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by President…

During a working trip to Samara, Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the 13th Russia – Country of Sports International Sports Forum and chaired a meeting of the Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports. The President also visited the Orbita sports and recreation complex, where he talked with young figure skaters and basketball players. The head of state also took part in a videoconference presentation of new sports facilities that opened in Russian regions in 2025. (AGENPARL)

On November 25–27, the President of Russia visited the Kyrgyz Republic.Russian-Kyrgyz talks were held in the Yntymak Ordo government residence on November 26. After the talks, Vladimir Putin and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov made statements for the media.On November 27, Vladimir Putin attended a session of the Collective Security Council of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation. Following the summit, the participants signed a package of documents.In addition, Bishkek hosted bilateral meetings between the President of Russia and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.Completing his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Vladimir Putin answered questions from Russian journalists. (AGENPARL)

Vladimir Putin arrived in India on a state visit in the evening of December 4. Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi welcomed the President of Russia at the ramp. The leaders had an informal conversation at the Prime Minister’s residence. Next day, on December 5, Russian-Indian talks and an exchange of signed documents took place at the Hyderabad House. Following the talks, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi made statements for the media. Later the leaders attended a plenary session of the Russia-India Business Forum. In addition, the President of Russia launched the broadcasting of the RT India TV channel. Vladimir Putin also had a meeting with President of India Droupadi Murmu. The visit concluded with a state reception on behalf of the President of the Republic of India in honour of the President of the Russian Federation. (AGENPARL)

In Ashgabat Vladimir Putin attended the forum marking the International Year of Peace and Trust, the International Day of Neutrality, and the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s permanent neutrality. Following the plenary session Vladimir Putin met with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.The President of Russia also held separate bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the forum with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and President of Iraq Latif Rashid. The President of Russia also took part in the ceremony of laying wreaths at the Monument of Neutrality. (AGENPARL)

On February 26, a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State will be held in Moscow, with President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in attendance.The meeting agenda will include a discussion of the progress of joint efforts as part of the Guidelines for Implementing the Provisions of the Treaty Establishing the Union State in 2024–2026 framework document. In addition, a number of important decisions are to be made concerning practical aspects of the further development of integration-oriented cooperation in various areas.(AGENPARL)

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants in the Garden of Memory international campaign. The message reads, in part:“Today, we are launching a new season of the Garden of Memory international campaign, which once again brings people together around this important environmental and patriotic initiative, popular both across many regions of our country and far beyond. Each year, in memory of the heroes who fell during the Great Patriotic War and the special military operation, people of all professions and ages – schoolchildren, students, and volunteers – plant millions of young trees in parks, squares, alleys, and gardens, striving to improve their hometowns and villages. I am confident that such large and meaningful initiatives help preserve the continuity of generations, foster strong spiritual and moral values, a deep sense of patriotism and civic consciousness in young people, and,…