Vladimir Putin is presenting the Hero of the Russian Federation medals to participants in the special military operation
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Here at the Kremlin today, we are paying tribute to people of exceptional valour, loyalty, and honour. I am pleased to congratulate you on receiving the well-deserved recognition and present you with Hero of the Russian Federation Gold Star medals. All of you have been rightfully awarded this distinguished title. Your service involves accomplishing combat missions and ensuring our forces advance in the most complicated localities and theatres of operations. It carries enormous risks and entails taking the immense responsibility for the personnel of the units entrusted to you, for your comrades in arms, and for the civilian population of our cities and villages.
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"On behalf of the Russian people and Russia, we thank you for your martial work and your acts of valour," Vladimir Putin emphasised in his speech to the participants in the special military operation
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Following the official part of the ceremony, the President spoke with the officers and soldiers who received the decorations
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Telephone conversation with President of China Xi Jinping
🔹In a lengthy telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping had a thorough exchange of views on current issues concerning the further development of the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China. The discussion revolved around ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in economy and trade, investment, culture, education, and sports.
🔹Additionally, the leaders confirmed the schedule for the upcoming top-level meetings in connection with the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 to be held in Moscow, the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the festivities to be held in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
🔹Vladimir Putin briefed the President of the PRC on the recent engagements between Russia and the US. The Chinese side expressed support for the dialogue initiated between Russia and the United States, as well as willingness to contribute to the search for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
🔹The leaders emphasised that the foreign policy bond between Russia and China represents a crucial stabilising factor in the international arena, being strategic, impervious to outside influence, and not directed against anyone.
The conversation was warm and friendly.
🔹In a lengthy telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping had a thorough exchange of views on current issues concerning the further development of the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China. The discussion revolved around ways to expand mutually beneficial cooperation in economy and trade, investment, culture, education, and sports.
🔹Additionally, the leaders confirmed the schedule for the upcoming top-level meetings in connection with the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945 to be held in Moscow, the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, and the festivities to be held in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II.
🔹Vladimir Putin briefed the President of the PRC on the recent engagements between Russia and the US. The Chinese side expressed support for the dialogue initiated between Russia and the United States, as well as willingness to contribute to the search for a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict.
🔹The leaders emphasised that the foreign policy bond between Russia and China represents a crucial stabilising factor in the international arena, being strategic, impervious to outside influence, and not directed against anyone.
The conversation was warm and friendly.
Vladimir Putin met with Chief Mufti of Russia and Chairman of the Central Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia Talgat Tadzhuddin at the Kremlin
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🇷🇺🇹🇯 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the high level of the strategic partnership and allied relationship achieved between Russia and Tajikistan and discussed specific steps to be taken to foster mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economy, culture and humanitarian affairs, and security. Relevant instructions will be given to governments, ministries, and agencies of the two countries.
Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon agreed on a schedule of personal engagements.
The leaders expressed satisfaction with the high level of the strategic partnership and allied relationship achieved between Russia and Tajikistan and discussed specific steps to be taken to foster mutually beneficial cooperation in trade and economy, culture and humanitarian affairs, and security. Relevant instructions will be given to governments, ministries, and agencies of the two countries.
Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon agreed on a schedule of personal engagements.
The President is holding a meeting on developing the rare-earth metals industry
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What we are talking about here is laying the strategic groundwork for our future, about a priority sector that already shapes and will shape the country's competitive posture in the global market, the pace of its economic development, and the quality of life of our citizens. It is imperative that we focus all available development tools and frameworks on solving the tasks set.
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Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with Chairman of the Board of the Dream Island company Amiran Mutsoyev
The discussion focused on the operations of the Dream Island culture and entertainment cluster in Nagatinskaya Poima, Moscow, as well as plans for its development.
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The discussion focused on the operations of the Dream Island culture and entertainment cluster in Nagatinskaya Poima, Moscow, as well as plans for its development.
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On February 26, Vladimir Putin will hold talks with President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo
The presidents will discuss prospects for the development of Russian-Bissau cooperation in various areas, as well as current international and regional issues.
The presidents will discuss prospects for the development of Russian-Bissau cooperation in various areas, as well as current international and regional issues.
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The President of the Russian Federation took part in the official welcoming ceremony for President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo
Talks between Russia and Guinea-Bissau are underway at the Kremlin
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I would like to emphasise that last year, trade between Russia and Africa continued to grow, increasing by 10 percent. However, trade and economic ties between our two countries undoubtedly require careful attention from both sides.
I sincerely hope we can reach agreements so that these ties gain additional momentum. There is strong potential and promising opportunities in this area, as many Russian companies are showing increasing interest in working in the Guinea-Bissauan market.
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Greetings to the military personnel and veterans of the Special Operations Forces of the Russian Armed Forces
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You and your comrades continue the noble traditions of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War, carrying forward the legendary legacy of our special forces. Already, you have written new, remarkable chapters in Russia’s military history. <...>
On this special day, I want to express my gratitude to all personnel andveterans for your professionalism and dedication, for your unwavering commitment to military duty and the Oath ofAllegiance, and for your bravery and resilience in carrying out the most challenging combat missions.
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Vladimir Putin took part in a meeting of the Federal Security Service Board. Some of the key points made by the President:
🔹Consistent work must be continued in all the areas of interest, primarily the fight against international terrorism.
🔹The FSB and other departments and law enforcement agencies in coordination with the National Anti-Terrorism Committee must use the available manpower and capabilities as efficiently as possible. Special attention is to be paid to measures of prevention and the provision of anti-terrorism protection of military and industrial facilities, essential services, public facilities, as well as energy and transportation infrastructure.
🔹Efforts to increase the anti-terrorism capabilities of FSB units in the regions of Donbass and Novorossiya must be pursued further.
🔹Significant additional measures must be taken to protect the border. It is necessary to continue increasing the border security density in potentially dangerous areas while keeping residents of border settlements safe in cooperation with units of the Armed Forces, the Russian National Guard, and the Interior Ministry, as well as local authorities.
🔹Extremism and terrorism must be fought decisively and assertively, and any attempts to sow discord and divide our society or set people of different ethnicities or religious beliefs against each other must be thwarted.
🔹Counterintelligence protection measures must be significantly strengthened for military and strategic data pertaining to public and defence administration, as well as development of new weapons or advanced technologies in other fields.
🔹More action is needed in the field of combatting corruption. The FSB should maintain consistent focus on how defence contracts are handled, how national projects are implemented, and how long-term federal and regional projects are delivered.
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🔹Consistent work must be continued in all the areas of interest, primarily the fight against international terrorism.
🔹The FSB and other departments and law enforcement agencies in coordination with the National Anti-Terrorism Committee must use the available manpower and capabilities as efficiently as possible. Special attention is to be paid to measures of prevention and the provision of anti-terrorism protection of military and industrial facilities, essential services, public facilities, as well as energy and transportation infrastructure.
🔹Efforts to increase the anti-terrorism capabilities of FSB units in the regions of Donbass and Novorossiya must be pursued further.
🔹Significant additional measures must be taken to protect the border. It is necessary to continue increasing the border security density in potentially dangerous areas while keeping residents of border settlements safe in cooperation with units of the Armed Forces, the Russian National Guard, and the Interior Ministry, as well as local authorities.
🔹Extremism and terrorism must be fought decisively and assertively, and any attempts to sow discord and divide our society or set people of different ethnicities or religious beliefs against each other must be thwarted.
🔹Counterintelligence protection measures must be significantly strengthened for military and strategic data pertaining to public and defence administration, as well as development of new weapons or advanced technologies in other fields.
🔹More action is needed in the field of combatting corruption. The FSB should maintain consistent focus on how defence contracts are handled, how national projects are implemented, and how long-term federal and regional projects are delivered.
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Vladimir Putin spoke on engagements between Russia and the US
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As you can see – as we can all see – the world is changing rapidly, and the situation is evolving. In this regard, I would like to note that the initial contacts with the new US administration offer a degree of hope. There is a mutual willingness to work towards restoring interstate relations and gradually addressing the vast backlog of systemic, strategic problems within the global architecture. These issues were the root causes of both the crisis in Ukraine and other regional crises. <...>
We understand that not everyone welcomes the restoration of Russia-US dialogue. A part of the Western elites remain intent on maintaining global instability, and these forces will attempt to derail or discredit the emerging dialogue, and we can see this happening. We need to keep this in mind, and use every capability at the disposal of our diplomatic corps and security services to counter such attempts.
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