Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the BRICS Business Forum Over the past five years, the BRICS countries accounted for over 40% of global GDP, while the contribution of the Group of Seven <...> was just 29%. As for global economic growth over the same period, our association accounted for nearly half of it, while the G7 contributed just 18%. What drives these trends? The answer is actually quite simple: the BRICS countries, which are home to roughly half the world's population, have vast and dynamic domestic markets. Our cities are growing and developing rapidly, urbanisation is …

Prior to the plenary session of the BRICS Business Forum, Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi toured the INNOPROM. India international industrial trade fair The trade fair showcases products from 146 companies — including 110 Russian and 36 Indian firms — operating in mechanical engineering, mining, nuclear energy, metallurgy, chemicals, IT, medicine, pharmaceuticals and other sectors. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Another photo with members of the BRICS Women's Business Alliance

Vladimir Putin begins his working visit to India The first item on the President's agenda were talks with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi. During their meeting, Narendra Modi presented Vladimir Putin with a gift: a Russian translation of Tirukkural, a work written two thousand years ago in India by the poet and philosopher Thiruvalluvar.

From September 11 to 13, President Vladimir Putin will pay a working visit to the Republic of India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit The event will be held in New Delhi, as the association marks its 20th anniversary. On September 11, Vladimir Putin will address the plenary session of the annual BRICS Business Forum, which traditionally precedes the summit and serves as an important platform for dialogue among business representatives from BRICS countries. On the same day, the President of Russia will hold a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and, together with him, visit…

The President held a meeting with Governor of the Pskov Region Mikhail Vedernikov The discussion focused on the region's socioeconomic development. 🔹 Industry is demonstrating positive growth, and the region consistently ranks among the leaders in terms of the agricultural production index. 🔹 Road construction is progressing actively, and transport links are being expanded, primarily with St Petersburg. 🔹 A major repairs programme for public utilities and schools is underway. 🔹 Tourism is a key priority: efforts to attract investment to the sector are being carried out systematically, and hist…

Late last night, the President held a meeting with Andrei Kikot, Head of the Interior Ministry Service for Issues of Citizenship and Registration of Foreign Citizens The meeting took place ahead of Interior Ministry Migration Departments Day, observed on September 11.

The state visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam has concluded

“ If we can unite and join our hearts as one, we will see any impossible feat through to the end " – Vladimir Putin quoted a poem by Ho Chi Minh at a state banquet honouring Vietnamese leader To Lam, and proposed a toast to strengthening friendship and comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Vietnam.

A ceremony to officially welcome General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George’s Hall, hosted by President of Russia Vladimir Putin The leader of Vietnam arrived in Russia on a state visit. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

On September 10, Vladimir Putin will hold a videoconference meeting with Government members See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Russia-Vietnam talks began with a conversation between Vladimir Putin and To Lam We are developing our bilateral ties. Our trade is growing – last year it increased by almost 6 percent, and in the first six months of this year, the pace of trade growth nearly doubled. We continue to work across all other areas, including culture, education and security. We already have projects that have stood the test of time, as well as interesting new initiatives, the President of Russia said. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

The ceremony to present the Leo Tolstoy International Peace Prize to General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam took place in the St Andrew Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace. We fully support the unanimous decision of the international jury to award this year's Tolstoy Peace Prize to Vietnam's leader, Comrade To Lam, and, through him, to the entire Vietnamese nation. To Lam is a highly respected and forward-looking statesman, a true patriot who has dedicated himself to serving his homeland and defending its national interests. <……

The leaders of Russia and Vietnam made statements for the press The parties held detailed discussions on the state of bilateral cooperation, exchanged views on pressing regional and international matters, and identified priority areas to further deepen the Russia-Vietnam partnership. Following the talks, the leaders adopted a Joint Statement on further strengthening the Russian-Vietnamese comprehensive strategic partnership at the new stage. The parties also exchanged documents signed during the state visit to Russia by General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietn…

The Russian-Vietnamese talks continued with delegation members taking part See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Vladimir Putin and To Lam took part, via videoconference, in the opening of a specialised laboratory to study and prevent infectious diseases, which is based at the Joint Vietnam - Russia Tropical Science and Technology Research Centre in Hanoi Vladimir Putin: The launch of this joint hi-tech project is another vivid example of mutually beneficial and multifaceted cooperation between Russia and Vietnam and clear evidence of good progress in the strategic partnership between our two countries. The Centre, a branch of the Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sci…

The President met with Acting Governor of the Tver Region Vitaly Korolyov The discussion focused on the region’s socioeconomic development. The region’s gross regional product (GRP) is projected to reach one trillion rubles in 2026. The regional administration places particular emphasis on supporting participants in the special military operation and their families. Mr Korolyov briefed the President on preparations for the autumn-winter period, including measures to reinforce the power grid. The Acting Governor also requested that the President issue an order on celebrating the 900th anniversa…

Commentary by Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov following Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump

Greetings on the Day of the Languages of the Peoples of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in celebrations marking the Day of the Languages of the Peoples of Russia, observed on September 8. The holiday was established by Presidential Executive Order and is being celebrated for the first time during the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. Representatives of some 200 peoples and ethnic groups live together in friendship and harmony in our country.  Their languages, unique customs and traditions are part of our common heritage and a true treasure of Russia. That is why the …