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Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Novgorod Region Governor Alexander Dronov The Governor briefed the President on the region’s key socioeconomic indicators, including the construction of new facilities, demographics, the quality of medical services, and the employment of young professionals.

The President's address to participants and guests of the 2026 International Youth Festival I have no doubt that you, the younger generation, will succeed. It is your time. Follow your dreams with Russia! See more on the Kremlin's official website .

Vladimir Putin has concluded his three-day working visit to India to attend the 18th BRICS summit

I also invite everyone to take a closer look at the promising initiatives put forward by Russia to streamline our cooperation. These include establishing a BRICS payment, custody, and clearance infrastructure, as well as setting up a reinsurance mechanism and a grain exchange within the association. I am convinced that both member states and partners of BRICS will be able to employ all these tools in the future.

Vladimir Putin addressed the outreach/BRICS Plus session of the 18th BRICS Summit Trade within our association has already reached $1.2 trillion. Member states account for almost a quarter of global exports, and it is BRICS that, at 49 percent, provides most of global GDP growth. That said, the potential for the further development of BRICS is far from exhausted. One of the main untapped resources so far is the complementarity of the member states' economies. The differences in their structure a…

Prior to the outreach/BRICS Plus session, the delegation leaders gathered for a family photo

Vladimir Putin is attending the outreach/BRICS Plus session of the 18th BRICS summit

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan The United Arab Emirates has become one of our closest partners in the region, the President of Russia said, in particular. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

The 18th BRICS summit adopted the New Delhi Declaration

Your Excellency, Mr. Prime Minister >> Your Excellency, Prime Minister I'm happy to meet you again. We know that yesterday at the Ethiopian marked the new year 2019 according to the Ethiopian calendar. And of course, please let me seize this opportunity to congrat- congratulate you and the people of the friendly Ethiopia on this occasion. This meeting takes place on the [clears throat] sidelines of BRICS. We've just made speeches and gave characteristics to our organization. Today, BRICS is a fu…

Next on the President's schedule are bilateral meetings. The Russian leader is holding talks with Prime Minister of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Together with BRICS member state delegation leaders, Vladimir Putin took part in a tree-planting ceremony See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Following the BRICS summit session, the leaders of member states attended the Bharat Innovates exposition and a photo exhibition dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the association See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

अबमैं रूस के राष्ट्रपती से अपना वक्तव्य देने का अनुरोध करता ह Dear Prime Minister Modi, dear colleagues, dear friends. As already emphasized, the member countries of the association continue to deepen cooperation in all key areas. This concerns politics and security, economics and finance, cultural and humanitarian spheres. Colleagues have already noted that BRICS is, in fact, the largest association in the world today, the largest association in the world. They also said that we occupy a thi…

I knew Ol. I can firmly say that he did not have the same views as the current CDU leadership. I spoke to him when he was still chancellor. He believed that the future of Europe and the Federal Republic would be secured only if there were close, good-neighbourly, allied relations with Russia. Today's elites in Europe hold different points of view. Today they do not frighten their population. Mnei threats to Russia. There is no such threat and never has been. We do not threaten, and do not…

Vladimir Putin addressed the BRICS Summit Partnership within BRICS is consistently built on the principles of equality, good-neighbourliness, and mutual consideration of interests – along with respect for one another's cultural and civilisational diversity, history, traditions, and values. It stands to reason, then, that the credibility and influence of BRICS around the globe are steadily growing.

Vladimir Putin has arrived at the 18th BRICS Summit

Concluding the first day of his working visit to India, Vladimir Putin answered a media question Read a transcript on the Kremlin's official website .

agreed. [clears throat] Well, nevertheless, the Kommersant newspaper. Tell me, have you talked a lot about the BRICS countries today? I have a question about a country that may be further from here, but for you, most likely, it is closer to Germany. As is well known, elections were recently held in Saxony, and the alternative for Germany won by a large margin . It looks like something similar is brewing in Pomirani. How do you feel about this? I do not want and will not comment on the domest…

Dear gentlemen of the church, I am very glad to see you this time here in India. We met not long ago in Moscow and discussed issues related to our cooperation with the bank, with the bank's participation. The Bank operates energetically, makes a significant contribution to the development of the organization in key areas, and expands its activities. And we are very glad that such a tool was created at the time. We are in favor of, [clears throat] that, uh, we advocate that as many participants…

Dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear friends, I am very glad to see you, Mr. Prime Minister. We haven't seen each other for a long time either. At the outset of our meeting, I would like to ask you to convey my warmest wishes to the Supreme Ruler of Malaysia, Sultan Ibrahim. We met in Moscow in May at a gala event to mark the eighty-first anniversary of the Victory over Nazism. We highly value the high level and genuinely friendly nature of relations between Russia and Malaysia. Today we meet at the…

Dear Mr. President, we haven't seen each other for a long time. I am very glad to meet you again. We live in a turbulent time, a lot of different events are happening. We're on VKontakte, our colleagues are in touch, our main events are taking place and plans are being implemented, trade turnover is growing, and the structure is getting better and better. I would like to say once again that large projects are being implemented, and they are being implemented according to plan, despite any d…

Dear Mr. President, dear friends, I am very glad to see you. Our previous negotiations also took place at the BRICS summit in Kazan. But we are in constant contact with you. Our team is in constant contact. Last year, we had the pleasure of comparing notes on the day's events with your vice president, who, at your request, attended the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. Relations between Russia and South Africa are developing successfully. And last week, on September 5, we celebrated the twentieth…

Your excellency, Mr. President, dear friends, I'm happy to see you. Our previous negotiations took place also on the sidelines of brick summit in Kazan. However, we maintain regular contacts. Last year we had a pleasure to compare notes on all relevant agenda with your vice president that took a part at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum at your instruction. The ties between Russia and South Africa are developing quite successfully. Last week, September the 5th, we marked the 20th anniversary of …

We now have the honor of listening to the speech of the President of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir Putin. Please, the floor is given to you. [applause] Thank you very much. Thank you, dear friends, dear Mr. Prime Minister, dear colleagues, heads of state, and, friends in the hall, representatives of the business community of our countries. Today's event traditionally precedes the BRICS summit. Its representative composition underlines the growing interest in strengthening bu…

We are now honored to hear from the president of the Russian Federation, His Excellency Vladimir Putin to address the gathering. >> Thank you very much. I thank you dear friends, excellency, honorable prime minister, colleagues, excellencies, heads of state, friends in the audience representing the business communities of our countries. Our today's event as a tradition is a prelude to the bricks summit and this august assembly shows the growing interest in strengthening business contacts and rel…

Vladimir Putin met with President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff The bank operates with vigour, making a significant contribution to the development of the organisation in key areas and expanding its activities. We are very pleased that such an institution was created back in the day. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Prime Minister of Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim We highly appreciate the high level and truly friendly nature of relations between Russia and Malaysia. <...> Next year, we will mark 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our states, and we're approaching this date with a very positive experience of our cooperation and with great prospects for its expansion. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

Vladimir Putin's opening remarks at his meeting with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi A lot of events are unfolding both across the region and around the globe. I always wonder what your stance is on all these issues, and for me, it is not just a matter of curiosity, but something crucial. You know that we take Egypt's stance in our practical policy as well. That is why today's meeting is a much needed one.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa We are preparing, in a robust manner, for the third Summit Russia-Africa, which will take place in Moscow from October 28 to October 29. Among the main subjects are digital technologies, artificial intelligence, peaceful use of freedom, and food security. And we do expect to have a representative delegation from your state. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .

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, hav…

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

Delegation leaders taking a photo with leaders of the BRICS Business Council and 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 …

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 …

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.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tolam with his wife Vladimir Putin Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam Cộng Hòa Xã nghĩa Việt Nam và phu Please. Dear friends, I am pleased to welcome all participants of the ceremony of presenting the International Peace Prize named after Leo Nikolayevich Tolstoy, the great Russian writer, philosopher, humanist and t…

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 tru…

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…

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. Th…

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

Ladies and gentlemen, following the Russian-Vietnamese talks, Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Tolam, issued a joint statement on further strengthening Russian-Vietnamese relations of comprehensive strategic partnership at a new stage. Thưa quý bà và quý ông, theo kết quả của hội đàm giữa Việt Nam và Nga, Tổng Bí thư Ban Chấp hành Trung ương Đảng Cộng s…

opening ceremony of the laboratory for the study and prevention of infectious diseases at the joint Russian-Vietnamese Tropical, Research and Technology Center begins. Speech by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Dear comrade Tulam, dear friends, I am glad to welcome you all. I would like to inform you that Comrade Tulam and I have already begun work and negotiations, and held a very productive discussion in a narrow format, touching on key bilateral and inter…

Dear comrade Talam, dear friends and colleagues, we are very pleased to welcome you and your entire representative delegation to Moscow. Just recently, the Vietnamese people celebrated Independence Day, I think on September 2nd. And I would like to note that it was from that time, from the time of Vietnam’s struggle for its sovereignty, that special relations of friendship, mutual understanding and cooperation were formed between our peoples. In this regard, I would like to note that during the …

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…