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Meeting of the State Council Commission on Human Resources

2026-06-08T16:17:52+04:00

A meeting of the State Council Commission on Human Resources was held as part of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The discussion focused on tools for meeting the economy’s staffing requirements.

Taking part in the meeting were deputy prime ministers Tatyana Golikova and Dmitry Chernyshenko, Chairman of the State Council Commission on Human Resources, Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha, Minister of Labour and Social Protection Anton Kotyakov, representatives of the Presidential Directorate for the Formation and Activities of the State Council of the Russian Federation, federal executive authorities, regions, state corporations and others.

In her opening remarks, Tatyana Golikova outlined the main trends that must be taken into account when forming an effective set of measures to respond to developments in the labour market.

“Together with the State Council Commission, all regions and federal executive authorities, we will be generating a forecast of staffing needs for the third consecutive year. It is currently being generated for a seven-year period, with the latest forecast extending to 2032. According to it, during this period we need to replace 11.5 million people due to retirement of older employees, and to attract half a million more due to the creation of new jobs. It is important that 66 percent of in-demand specialists are workers with secondary vocational education. That is why in recent years both the President and the Government have paid very close attention to the development of the secondary vocational education system and the Professionalitet federal project,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasised.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that personnel is a key instrument for achieving Russia’s technological leadership – a national goal set by the President.

“This is not about fragmented actions by educational institutions and employers, but about comprehensive work involving the state, regions, business and the entire education system. The shortage of qualified personnel today is a direct barrier to the development of industry, science, energy and other priority sectors. It is important that in December 2025, the President chaired a State Council meeting on personnel policy. Following it, the President issued comprehensive instructions that set the direction of our work,” the Deputy Prime Minister stressed.

According to Vladislav Shapsha, staffing issues concern every region and every sector of the economy. To address it, it is necessary to use all effective instruments for attracting personnel to priority sectors of regional economies, including forecasting, career guidance and cooperation with employers, targeted admission and training, regional practices, as well as attracting highly qualified foreign specialists.

Anton Kotyakov paid particular attention to the employment of graduates: “Our main resource is young people. One of the key instruments is individual career support based on cooperation between educational organisations, employment centres and employers. Recent years have shown a steady decline in youth unemployment. The employment rate among college graduates has also shown positive dynamics, increasing by almost a third in percentage terms. In absolute figures, taking into account the growing number of students, 252,000 college graduates were employed one year after graduation in 2016. In 2025, more than 558,000 graduates were employed within just three months of receiving their degrees,” he said.

The meeting participants also discussed staffing needs of individual industrial sectors up to 2036, including the nuclear sector and the power industry, employers’ personnel training needs, measures to combat illegal employment, and other issues.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum

2026-06-08T13:51:58+04:00

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the business programme of the 29^th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. One of the key events he attended was the session titled Challenges and Prospects of International Water Cooperation: Water as a Factor of Sustainable Development.

In his remarks, Ruslan Edelgeriyev emphasised the strategic importance of the water agenda for sustainable socioeconomic development, food and energy security, ecosystem conservation and adaptation to climate change. He paid particular attention to the need for developing practical and mutually beneficial formats of international cooperation based on mutual respect, partnership and scientifically based approaches.

The Presidential Aide held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the forum with UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Water Retno Marsudi. The parties discussed current issues on the global water agenda and prospects for developing international interaction in this field. Special attention was given to preparations for the 2026 UN Water Conference (December 8–10, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates).

Ruslan Edelgeriyev also held several working meetings on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum with representatives of government authorities, international organisations, members of the expert and academic communities, as well as with Russian and foreign business leaders.

During the meetings, discussion focused on issues of international climate and water cooperation, the promotion of Russian approaches at international platforms, the implementation of nature preservation and climate projects, and development of green technology.

Meeting with Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova

2026-06-02T13:58:02+04:00

On International Children’s Day, Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova in the Kremlin.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Ms Lvova-Belova, good afternoon.

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova: Mr President, congratulations on Children’s Day.

Vladimir Putin: And to you.

Maria Lvova-Belova: It has been an important, challenging and interesting year.

I want to share some good news with you. This year, decision-makers have realised that children whose parents are alive should not live in children’s homes, nor should they become social orphans. The figures confirm this. Mr President, our statistics for 2025 are remarkable. We have been working for five years, as per your instruction, and it appears that the cumulative effect led to excellent results in 2025.

In 2025, some 22,000 social orphans were reported, which is almost 17 percent lower than in 2024. The number of children whose parents have restricted parental rights is16,400, which is 25.5 percent lower than the previous year.

Mr President, we have also collected our own statistics to understand the actual number of children living in children’s homes and shelters. In just under two years, thanks to family support measures, we have managed to reduce this number by 18.3 percent, from 60,000 to 49,000. The current number stands at 49,000.

At the same time, we have worked with governors and regional officials to consistently repurpose these children’s homes and shelters into family support centres, with the aim of keeping families can stay together.

It is very important to note that we have reduced the number of institutional places by 19 percent and reallocated resources to help families. This measure prevents children’s homes from unnecessarily admitting children to fill spare beds.

Mr President, I will give you one example. In Severodvinsk, the director of a local children’s shelter was inspired by these reforms. He analysed the number of required beds and cut down the number of children to just one group, while redistributing the resources to a centre for adolescents, a crisis centre for mothers with children, and a mobile family support crew. This approach enabled twice as many families and children to receive help without any additional resources.

On your instructions, Mr President, coordination at the federal level is being carried out by the interdepartmental working group on assistance to families with children. The group brings together all the key agencies involved in this area, and together we are developing the core policy documents.

As one example, a roadmap has recently been sent to the regions. It has been signed by the three relevant ministers – the Minister of Education, the Minister of Labour and Social Protection and the Minister of Health – as well as by me in my capacity as Presidential Commissioner. The document sets out a clear, coordinated plan outlining the targets, objectives and measures that each region is expected to implement. As a result, regional authorities now have a practical framework to guide their work.

To ensure continuous support for the regions throughout this process, we have been operating in a situation centre format, monitoring the implementation of reforms and key performance indicators around the clock. We have also reviewed complex cases where regions were uncertain how to respond, and took part in court proceedings where necessary.

All of this has helped us achieve the results we are seeing today. If, for example, we notice an increase in the number of people being deprived of parental rights in a particular region, a rise in the number of children abandoned at maternity hospitals, or a growing number of foster families returning children to residential care, we step in at the federal level.

We have prepared a new ranking for you, Mr President, assessing the performance of Russia's regions in addressing social orphanhood. As expected, regions of the North Caucasus are once again well represented among the top ten, but other regions are also performing strongly, including Sevastopol, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area, the Krasnodar Territory and the Republic of Kalmykia.

In addition to the top ten, however, I would like to single out a number of breakthrough regions that have significantly improved their performance and moved up the rankings over the past year. These include the Nizhny Novgorod Region…

Vladimir Putin: This is a ranking that reflects a reduction in the number of children in these institutions, correct?

Maria Lvova-Belova: Yes, it reflects a reduction in the number of children in residential care institutions and in social orphanhood overall. It also assesses how assistance is provided to families and how many children remain in institutional care. It is important for us to avoid large residential institutions, where it is often difficult to provide comprehensive support not only to the child, but also to the family.

Vladimir Putin: So which regions would you describe as the breakthrough performers?

Maria Lvova-Belova: They are the Nizhny Novgorod Region, the Tambov Region, the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area, the Irkutsk, Chelyabinsk and Sverdlovsk regions, the Republic of Buryatia, and the Tver and Tula regions. Our colleagues there have done an enormous amount of work, and we are very grateful to them for it.

Let me briefly explain how these changes are being achieved in the regions. First, a single official is appointed to take overall responsibility for the issue – for example, a deputy governor responsible for social policy who oversees all aspects of the work. Regions are also introducing comprehensive support programmes for parents struggling with addiction, as we know this is one of the leading causes of social orphanhood. In addition, efforts are being made to help parents have their parental rights restored where appropriate.

An inter-agency board has been established to determine whether it is justified to place children in an institution. There are regional, municipal boards and even boards at the institutional level. Their responsibility is to determine what can be done to help a family so that a child does not end up in a children’s home and can return to the family. It is important that the board looks beyond standard measures and takes an individual approach.

Here is an example, Mr President: I visited a region to sit on an inter-agency board, which I do regularly to observe how it works. The case in question involved a mother and a father who are alcoholics. They love their children and visit them in a shelter all the time but they refuse treatment. The board started to investigate why. It turned out that treatment required six months in a rehabilitation centre and they were afraid of losing their relationship with the children. Also, they had a big household that nobody else could take care of.

To deal with the first problem, we sent them to another region, the Tyumen Region, where there is a substance abuse rehabilitation centre with shared living. Children and parents can stay together. The municipal officials provided volunteers who could help this family with their household during their treatment. Eight months later, the family returned home and they are doing well now.

Mr President, it has been a remarkable year: a historically high number of parents have been reinstated in their parental rights, with 2,844 children back home.

Mr President, during our last meeting, you pointed out that after a child has returned home, the family must receive further support and must not be left alone. We have dedicated this year to analysing, along with regional commissioners, all reintegration cases and the assistance these families receive at the regional level. We have even drafted respective regulations.

We took proactive measures. We did not want to wait for families to come to us. In every region, regional commissioners and child protection services invited parents deprived of parental rights or analysed cases of families deprived of parental rights. Mr President, surprisingly, the situation in many families has significantly changed for the better. Life is complicated. Everything changes constantly. Mothers admitted that they felt the stigma. I spoke to one mother who said, “You see, I have been living with a feeling that I am a bad mother and that nobody will ever believe me. I was cut off like a pariah.” We can overturn this stereotype.

Mr President, I know that you always say that children are more precious than money but I want to point out the economic aspect. By reinstating this number of parents in their rights, the budgets at different levels have freed up 20 billion rubles. This money will be redistributed to help families. As a result, this ongoing reform that turns the state towards families – even families that are seriously challenged, this reform is redistributing and rebuilding everything inside.

Vladimir Putin: Earlier today, we presented state awards to parents of large families. Did you notice that one of the recipients recalled something his mother once told him: “May there be more of us”? That is a wonderful sentiment. But the state’s task is to build a support system that enables families with many children – and indeed families of all sizes – to be happy and secure. The federal and regional support measures we provide must be targeted and effective.

I see that you have included figures here showing the amount of funding being allocated and the results being achieved. How would you assess the effectiveness of these support measures?

Maria Lvova-Belova: Mr President, there is no doubt that state support measures are highly effective. However, what I see in my work is that people’s problems often cannot be solved by state measures alone, whether at the regional or federal level.

Let me give you an example from real life. A man lost his wife during childbirth and was left alone with a newborn baby and an older child. He placed the baby in a children’s home because, as he explained, he had no one to help him. “Either I stay at home with the child, or I earn a living to support my family,” he said. His plan was for the baby to remain in care for about eighteen months and then bring the child home.

We arranged additional funding for a nanny – 30,000 rubles per month. As a result, the child was able to stay with the father. The child has now reached an age at which he can attend nursery. But this type of assistance is not covered by existing regional support programmes.

That is precisely why, Mr President, the Children’s Protection Fund is being established under your executive order, and why you have asked me to lead it. The Children’s Protection Fund is intended to serve as a kind of family reserve fund. Regional branches are now being opened, and they will have resources available to provide targeted assistance beyond existing federal and regional support measures: helping families rent accommodation, pay for medical treatment, carry out minor repairs, fix a stove, and address other urgent needs that are vital to a family’s wellbeing and stability. Once these immediate challenges are resolved, families are often able to manage independently. This is one aspect of the problem.

At the same time, the expertise we have developed in supporting and assisting families will form the basis of a nationwide Family Support Service, which will operate under the Fund and help regional authorities improve their work in this area.

Finally, Mr President, with the agreement of ten governors, we will begin directly overseeing a number of children’s institutions. Together, we will transform them into model facilities that focus not on residential care, but on supporting families and helping children remain in a family environment. We intend to use these institutions as examples of best practice and gradually extend this approach across the country.

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Meeting of the State Council Commission for Supporting Combat Veterans – Participants in the Special Military Operation and their Family Members

2026-05-31T15:17:22+04:00

The fifth meeting of the State Council Commission for Supporting Combat Veterans – Participants in the Special Military Operation and their Family Members was held.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin; Chairman of the State Council Commission for Supporting Combat Veterans – Participants in the Special Military Operation and their Family Members and Governor of the Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin; Chair of the Defenders of the Fatherland state foundation for supporting special military operation participants, State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Defence Anna Tsivileva; as well as representatives of federal authorities, heads of Russian regions, and participants in the special military operation who are graduates of the Time of Heroes programme.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin emphasised that, in order to ensure a uniform approach to the provision of support measures for participants in the special military operation and their family members across all Russian regions, Vladimir Putin had signed an Executive Order establishing a mandatory list of 15 basic regional support measures in the fields of education, social and legal protection, and other areas. The document provides for a unified approach to determining the categories of special military operation participants and their family members eligible for such support and establishes the timeframe for its provision. At the same time, regional authorities retain the right to introduce additional support measures.

One of the key issues under discussion was the improvement of the medical rehabilitation system for servicemen injured or wounded during the special military operation.

Alexei Dyumin noted that leading hospitals and research centres have accumulated unique expertise that should be rapidly disseminated nationwide to ensure that veterans of the special military operation receive the most effective treatment and rehabilitation in a timely manner. Achieving this objective requires, among other things, the establishment of effective interagency cooperation.

The Presidential Aide also stressed that, alongside medical rehabilitation – which in some cases may continue for many years – social rehabilitation, including employment, is equally important. In particular, the commission discussed the implementation of programmes aimed at promoting entrepreneurship among veterans of the special military operation, as well as improvements to the social contract mechanism.

Igor Babushkin identified the development of an information resource with simple and user-friendly navigation as one of the priority tasks. The resource will be hosted on a state digital platform, enabling veterans of the special military operation and their family members to independently access comprehensive information on federal and, potentially, regional support measures, as well as detailed guidance on where and how to obtain the relevant benefits.

Anna Tsivileva noted the consistently high demand among veterans of the special military operation for professional development opportunities in entrepreneurship. According to Tsivileva, many are interested in more flexible forms of employment and greater independence. For a significant number of veterans, entrepreneurship serves not only as a source of income but also as a means of social reintegration and a return to active life. To support veterans in launching and developing their own businesses, social coordinators from the foundation assist them in identifying suitable areas of activity, selecting training programmes, and providing guidance throughout the entire process. The sectors attracting the greatest interest include services, agriculture, and manufacturing.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev heads the Russian delegation at the 4th International Conference “Water for Sustainable Development” in Dushanbe

2026-05-29T15:19:42+04:00

Presidential Aide and Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev headed the delegation of the Russian Federation at the 4^th High-Level International Conference on the International Decade for Action “Water for Sustainable Development, 2018–2028” hosted by the capital of Tajikistan on May 25 through 28.

Addressing the plenary session, Ruslan Edelgeriyev said that with a one percent annual growth of global water consumption, attaining the 6^th UN Sustainable Development Goal calls for a pivot to applied scientific and technological partnership. The Russian Presidential Aide specifically noted that Russia was ready to confirm its status of a reliable partner by providing its neighbours with access to unique competences in digital water body management, space monitoring, and the introduction of artificial intelligence in irrigation systems.

In addition, Ruslan Edelgeriyev proposed an initiative to enact the potential of the Russian Federation as a respected platform, based on deep scientific research and fair appraisal, to settle the most urgent issues of water shortage in Central Asia. He stressed that the Russian side proceeds from the neutral character of natural resources and the primacy of national sovereignty.

The outcomes of the conference reaffirmed the Central Asian states’ interest in partnership with the Russian Federation based on mutual respect for sovereign rights and regional cooperation.

On the sidelines of the conference, the Aide to the Russian President had a number of bilateral meetings with foreign partners, including heads of delegations from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The parties discussed the possible use of cutting-edge Russian irrigation complexes and mobile pipelines that make it possible to increase harvests several-fold while considerably reducing water consumption. The key results of the consultations were agreements on deepening technological cooperation and making Russian developments more accessible for Central Asian partners.

Workshop conference on the practices and tasks of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy

2026-05-29T15:20:49+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Central Federal District Igor Shchegolev held an annual workshop conference on the practices and tasks of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation in the Vladimir Region. These workshop seminars are conducted at the President’s instructions in each federal district.

The conference was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev, deputy governors and representatives of federal and regional authorities, and members of the expert community.

Magomedsalam Magomedov said in his opening remarks that state national policy is a key priority when it comes to ensuring internal stability and ethnic security in the country. He emphasised the implementation of the Presidential Executive Order On Holding the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia in 2026 and the new State National Policy Strategy until 2036.

It was pointed out during the conference that the situation in the Central Federal District remains stable and manageable despite the unprecedented external pressure and attempts to destabilise our inter-ethnic relations. At the same time, participants spoke about significant risks in this sphere and held an in-depth discussion on the migration situation. They stated that the migration factor remains one of the most acute issues affecting inter-ethnic relations, which is why continued regulation in this sphere and systematic work with foreign nationals remain essential.

The regions of the Central Federal District were advised to adopt strategic planning documents as soon as possible and update state programmes in accordance with the provisions of the new Strategy to ensure the achievement of the target indicators. The participants highlighted the implementation of the President’s instructions aimed at enhancing the efficiency of local authorities’ implementation of state national policy.

Relevant decisions were taken following the conference.

During their working trip, Magomedsalam Magomedov and Igor Shchegolev held a meeting with Vladimir Region Governor Alexander Avdeyev, during which they discussed socioeconomic development and inter-ethnic relations in the region.

Meeting of the expert council of the Presidential Directorate for the Protection of Citizens’ Constitutional Rights

2026-05-19T20:45:57+04:00

Head of the Presidential Directorate for the Protection of Citizens’ Constitutional Rights Tatyana Lokatkina chaired a meeting of its expert council.

The meeting was attended by heads of research institutions and Russian universities, as well as leading lawyers specialising in constitutional and civil law and state-building.

During the meeting of the expert council, the participants discussed current issues related to determining the nature and stability of an individual’s legal ties with the Russian Federation following the acquisition of Russian citizenship.

Anton Vaino chaired the third meeting of the organising committee for celebrating Leo Tolstoy’s 200th birth anniversary

2026-05-16T10:42:06+04:00

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino chaired the third meeting of the organising committee for preparing and holding celebrations marking Leo Tolstoy’s 200^th birth anniversary.

The meeting was attended by more than 60 members of the organising committee and invited guests, including cultural figures, scholars, representatives of public organisations and government agencies, including the heads and officials from twelve regions of the Russian Federation.

As part of the meeting agenda, State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Culture Zhanna Alekseyeva reported on the work done to supplement the Action Plan for preparing and holding celebrations marking Leo Tolstoy’s 200^th birth anniversary, as approved by Government Resolution No. 2644-r of September 24, 2024. The Ministry of Culture, in cooperation with the Ministry of Finance, has developed 13 major comprehensive projects. These include restoration works on 29 sites located on the grounds of the Yasnaya Polyana museum-estate complex, the restoration of the 19^th century Lopukhins – Stanitskaya Estate in Moscow, the Vargins’ Service Wing (Office) of the 18^th-19^th Century City Estate in Moscow, and the cultural heritage site House in Which Leo Tolstoy Died in 1920 in the Lipetsk Region. Following restoration, modern museum exhibitions will be established at these sites.

Minister of Construction, Housing and Utilities Irek Fayzullin announced the deadlines for the completion of construction and commissioning of new facilities at the Yasnaya Polyana Leo Tolstoy Museum-Estate. The new storage facility and a restoration centre are currently being transferred to the museum, while the construction of a festival centre and a visitor centre is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

Director General of the Leo Tolstoy State Museum Reserve, Adviser to the Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, and Chairman of the organising committee’s working group Vladimir Tolstoy presented the official visual identity for the anniversary celebrations. The design incorporates the writer’s signature and a graphic interpretation of the numbers 200 and 28, the latter holding special significance for Leo Tolstoy. He also presented the concept for a multi-part feature film titled The Leo Constellation, dedicated to the life and work of the famous writer. The initiative received support from Chairman of the organising committee Anton Vaino, Chairman of the Union of Theatre Workers of the Russian Federation Vladimir Mashkov, and General Director of the Mosfilm Cinema Concern Karen Shakhnazarov.

Tula Region Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported on the preparations the region is making for the upcoming anniversary celebrations, highlighting the development of a nationwide tourist route, titled “Leo Tolstoy’s Russia.” The route will initially connect seven regions of Russia’s Central Federal District before expanding to the North Caucasus, Southern, Volga, and Northwestern federal districts.

The meeting concluded with reports by representatives of Russian Railways and Yandex, who spoke about their companies’ contributions to the anniversary celebrations, including the creation of new products and the implementation of projects aimed at preserving and promoting the legacy of the great writer.

Maria Lvova-Belova chaired the second meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Supporting Families with Children and Preventing Social Orphanhood

2026-05-14T16:21:47+04:00

The second meeting of the Interdepartmental Working Group on Supporting Families with Children and Preventing Social Orphanhood took place at the Presidential Executive Office.

In her opening remarks, Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova said that the working group’s efforts have started to achieve tangible results. It released a model regional plan of events for developing and improving the social safety net for families and preventing social orphanhood. This document covers the period from 2026 to 2030 and has been signed by the ministers of education, labour and social protection, and health. It was also sent to the Russian regions. Its 63 paragraphs address the topic of preserving families in all its key aspects.

The meeting’s agenda also included a performance report by the commission titled Interdepartmental Cooperation for Social Orphanhood Prevention. In addition, there were presentations on this topic by Director of the Department for State Policy on Protecting Children’s Rights at the Ministry of Education Larisa Falkovskaya, Deputy Head of the Division for Enforcement Proceedings at the Federal Bailiff’s Service Dmitry Zheludkov, and Director of the Department for Social Protection and Social Services at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection Taras Vasko.

The Interdepartmental Working Group is scheduled to hold its next meeting in August.

Commentary by Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov following Vladimir Putin’s telephone conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump

2026-04-30T10:37:50+04:00

Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov: Colleagues, good evening.

President Vladimir Putin held another telephone conversation with President of the United States Donald Trump. The call lasted for more than an hour and a half. The exchange between the two presidents was conducted in a friendly manner and was frank and businesslike.

Understandably, Vladimir Putin began by expressing his sympathy and support for the President of the United States in connection with the assassination attempt against him on April 25 at the Washington Hilton hotel. Fortunately, neither Donald Trump himself, nor his spouse, nor any members of his entourage were harmed. The secret service was quick to neutralise the assailant. The Russian leader strongly condemned this crime and stressed, in particular, that politically motivated violence was unacceptable in any forms and manifestations.

It was also mentioned during the conversation that this dangerous incident occurred on the eve of the US First Lady’s birthday on April 26. President Vladimir Putin asked to convey his best wishes and noted her contribution to efforts aimed at facilitating the reunification of Russian and Ukrainian children with their families.

When discussing the international agenda, the presidents focused on the developments surrounding Iran and the Persian Gulf.

Vladimir Putin believes that Donald Trump was right to extend the ceasefire for Iran. This, he believes, will give negotiations a further chance and help stabilise the overall situation.

At the same time, the President of Russia pointed out that if the United States and Israel resume military action, this would inevitably lead to extremely adverse consequences not only for Iran and its neighbours, but for the entire international community. He stressed that a ground operation on Iranian territory would be particularly unacceptable and dangerous.

Russia remains firmly committed to facilitating diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving a peaceful resolution of this crisis, and has put forward several proposals to help address differences over the Iranian nuclear programme. To this end, active contacts with Iranian representatives, leaders of the Gulf countries, as well as with Israel, and, naturally, the negotiating team of the United States will continue.

Donald Trump outlined his assessment of the outcome of the concluded phase of the armed confrontation, as well as his views on the current difficult situation facing Iran and its leadership.

Regarding a settlement in Ukraine, the US President emphasised the importance of an early cessation of hostilities and his readiness to do everything in his power to facilitate this. His authorised representatives will continue contacts with both Moscow and Kiev. Donald Trump said he believes that an agreement that would bring the conflict in Ukraine to an end is close.

Replying to a question from Trump, Vladimir Putin described the current situation along the line of contact, where Russian forces retain the strategic initiative and are pushing back the opposing side. It was also noted that since the beginning of 2025, Russia has handed over more than 20,000 bodies of fallen Ukrainian servicemen, while Ukraine has returned just over 500 bodies of Russian servicemen.

Both Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump expressed broadly similar views on the behaviour of the Kiev regime led by Zelensky, which, incited and supported by Europeans, is pursuing a course aimed at prolonging the conflict.

The Russian leader stated plainly that Kiev is resorting to overtly terrorist methods, targeting exclusively civilian facilities on Russian territory.

The President of Russia reaffirmed that the goals of the special military operation will be achieved in any event. At the same time, he noted that this outcome would preferably be reached through negotiations, for which Zelensky must respond constructively to the proposals that have been put forward repeatedly, including by the US side.

It is notable that Donald Trump expressed a positive view on the Easter ceasefire recently declared by Russia. In this connection, Vladimir Putin informed his American counterpart of Russia’s readiness to declare a ceasefire for the period of the Victory Day celebrations. President Trump actively supported this initiative, noting that the holiday marks the shared victory over Nazism in World War II.

When discussing Russian-US relations, both leaders pointed to the great potential for mutually beneficial cooperation in the economic and energy spheres. The presidents stated that their representatives are already engaged in substantive discussions on a number of large-scale economic projects.

The presidents agreed to maintain contacts going forward, both directly and at the level of their aides and representatives.

They concluded the conversation on a warm note, wishing each other all the best.

Question: On whose initiative was the telephone conversation held?

Yury Ushakov: I would like to note that it was initiated by the Russian side, by the President of Russia.

Thank you.

Seminar meeting on implementing the State National Policy Strategy

2026-04-30T14:55:26+04:00

Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Ural Federal District Artem Zhoga conducted an annual district seminar meeting, On the Practice and Tasks of Executive Authorities of the Constituent Entities of the Russian Federation in Implementing the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation, in Surgut, the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Area.

The seminar meetings are being held upon the instruction of Vladimir Putin in each federal district.

The meeting was attended by regional heads, deputy governors, and representatives of regional authorities, expert communities, and civil society organisations, as well as members of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations.

Speaking at the session, Magomedsalam Magomedov emphasised that, despite significant pressure in this sphere, the interethnic relations in Russia are assessed as stable.

“At the same time, it is fundamentally important to implement a proactive model of work in the information environment. It is necessary to not only respond to negative developments, but also to shape a positive agenda, to engage more actively with young people, opinion leaders, and ethnic cultural associations. These efforts are facilitated by a set of events announced by the President for 2026 as Year of the Unity of the Peoples of Russia. This major initiative of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations is of strategic importance for the country’s future and for strengthening the Russian nation,” the Deputy Head of the Presidential Executive Office noted.

Participants in the meeting discussed urgent issues of interethnic relations and the situation in each region of the district. The main emphasis was placed on implementing the President’s instructions aimed at improving the state national policy effectiveness locally.

Relevant decisions have been adopted following the meeting.

Alexei Dyumin attended an expanded meeting of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values

2026-04-23T15:20:32+04:00

Taking part in the meeting were Chairman of the State Council Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values, Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev, Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova, and representatives of the Presidential Executive Office, the Federation Council, the State Duma, other federal bodies of authority, regions, cultural and scientific institutions, as well as public associations.

The meeting launched the preparation of a State Council meeting scheduled to be held in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, announced by the President, which will be devoted to the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage.

Alexei Dyumin stated that the preservation of Russia’s historical and cultural heritage was an integral part of efforts to strengthen the traditional spiritual and moral values of the peoples of Russia, preserve their integrity and ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity, and also rally them in their service to the Fatherland.

The Presidential Aide noted that based on the results of its preliminary work, the Commission on Culture and Traditional Spiritual and Moral Values has outlined a number of key areas for its work, including the preservation of cultural heritage, small cities, historic and documentary heritage, the intangible heritage of the peoples of Russia (folklore, rituals, customs, and folk crafts), and historical memory. Taken together, they constitute the cultural code of Russia. Alexei Dyumin added that it was also necessary to coordinate decisions to not only preserve but also develop and promote it.

Chairman of the Commission Mikhail Razvozhayev reported on its performance and also called for improving legislation on the protection of cultural heritage and historical settlements and addressing the problem of the shortage of professional restorers.

Olga Lyubimova spoke about the Culture Ministry’s tasks of preserving historical and cultural heritage. She said that the Ministry and other cultural establishments focused on preserving the country’s cultural sovereignty and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, and that these efforts will be continued at the systemic level.

Presidential Aide Dmitry Mironov visited Uzbekistan

2026-04-17T19:39:50+04:00

On April 17, a delegation of the Russian Federation Presidential Executive Office headed by Presidential Aide Dmitry Mironov visited Tashkent.

Negotiations were held with representatives of the government authorities of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The two sides exchanged information on the state policy directions concerning combatting corruption, on regulatory environment innovations in this sphere, and on the prospects for strengthening practical bilateral collaboration.

Following the talks, Chief of the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate Maxim Travnikov and Director of the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan Akmal Burkhanov signed a memorandum of understanding between the Directorate and the Agency.

Particular attention was drawn to the significance of cooperation within international anti-corruption frameworks, in light of Uzbekistan’s plans to host the 12^th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption in 2027, which sets forth the direction and model of interaction between the states parties in combatting corruption.

The dialogue has demonstrated a convergence of views on many fundamental issues, including the assertion that corruption undermines the rule of law, hinders economic development of states, and adversely affects the moral fabric of society.

25th National Congress of Commissioners for Children's Rights

2026-05-14T17:09:50+04:00

The capital of Bashkortostan hosted the 25th National Congress of Commissioners for Children's Rights in Russian Regions.

The event was organised by the Office of the Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, with support from the government of the Republic of Bashkortostan and the Prosecutor General’s Office. It was attended by representatives of federal ministries, regional governments, heads and specialists within the system for preventing social orphanhood, experts and members of charity and public organisations. The President sent his greetings to the congress participants.

Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova said in her opening remarks that the institution of children’s rights commissioners is focused on implementing the President’s instructions to create conditions for a radical change in the demographic situation in Russia. She said that it is working to save families, improve the system for preventing social orphanhood, and create a comprehensive system for helping families in difficult life situations. The Commissioner noted that the Children’s Protection Fund will be of great assistance in these efforts. Maria Lvova-Belova has been appointed chair of the Fund by a presidential executive order.

The Commissioner also pointed out that the establishment of an interdepartmental working group for preventing social orphanhood and helping families with children was a major stage in the work of the institution of children’s rights commissioners. The group has drafted a model regional action plan to enhance the system of assistance to families and prevent social orphanhood in the period until 2030. The document has been approved by the Minister of Education, the Minister of Labour and Social Protection, the Minister of Health and the federal commissioner for children’s rights, and has been forwarded to the regions.

One of the plan’s objectives is to radically reduce the number of children in specialised social rehabilitation establishments for minors, and facilities for orphans and children without parental care by the end of 2030.

Head of the Republic of Bashkortostan Rady Khabirov, who spoke about developing the system for preventing social orphanhood, emphasised the importance of close cooperation with educational establishments, teachers and specialists who work with children. He also highlighted the issue of working with teenagers at-risk groups.

Deputy Prosecutor General Nikolai Shishkin stated that one of the main goals is to prevent social orphanhood by providing assistance to families in difficult life situations at the earliest possible stage and by improving informal engagement with parents and children. He said that the prosecutor’s offices attach great significance to interaction with children’s commissioners, which helps shape a comprehensive view of the situation in the regions.

The programme of the congress includes discussion platforms and practical modules on modern family-saving practices and methods, as well as effective cross-agency actions.

Maria Lvova-Belova also visited the regional Salyut rehabilitation centre, met with teenagers under various forms of preventive supervision, and held a personal reception for families in difficult life situations.

Yelena Yampolskaya presented the first prototypes of national uniforms for school and university students taking part in international academic Olympiads

2026-04-17T18:00:49+04:00

The first prototypes of national uniforms being developed for Russian school and university students taking part in international scientific and educational Olympiads were presented at Lomonosov Moscow State University. The presentation took place during the opening ceremony of the 60^th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad.

Presidential Adviser Yelena Yampolskaya welcomed the guests at the presentation and said that the creation of a national uniform is the result of efforts by the Council for the Development and Promotion of a New Russian Style in the Public Space, which she chairs. The Council was established on the instructions of the President under the auspices of the Russia National Centre.

According to Yelena Yampolskaya, the designs presented form part of a formal line that will serve as the basis of the representative wardrobe for Russian national teams at international competitions. She noted that no standard unform had previously been created for Russian teams. Moreover, Russia is the first country to have conceived such an initiative, the Presidential Adviser said.

Yelena Yampolskaya added that the initiative has been implemented through the Council, with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. Specialists from Kosygin Russian State University also took part in developing the national uniform.

The Presidential Adviser emphasised the importance of the uniform in giving additional confidence to school and university students representing Russia at international competitions, helping them feel part of a single team called Russia.

In conclusion, Yelena Yampolskaya outlined plans to develop a casual line of the national uniform. She expressed hope that work on the uniform would be completed this year, enabling Russian teams to wear the new outfits as early as next year.

Seminar-conference on implementing State Ethnic Policy Strategy

2026-04-10T21:13:22+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Deputy Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Burenkov held a district seminar-conference devoted to the practice and tasks of the executive authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation in implementing the State Ethnic Policy Strategy.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Head of the Chuvash Republic Oleg Nikolayev, deputy governors and representatives of regional government bodies, expert communities, and public organisations, as well as members of the Presidential Council for Interethnic Relations Vladimir Ivanov and Anna Polezhayeva.

Matters pertaining to interethnic relations and the situation in each region within the district were discussed.

Emphasis was placed on the implementation of the President’s instructions to the top officials of the constituent entities within the Volga Federal District, specifically with regard to the necessity of completing without delay the drafting of plans and amendments to strategic planning documents and state programmes. This entails ensuring the alignment of goals, tasks, priorities, target indicators, and other provisions of the new State Ethnic Policy Strategy for the period up to 2036, and of instructions designed to enhance the efficacy of the implementation of state ethnic policy at the local level.

Following the meeting, appropriate decisions were adopted.

Pursuant to the President’s instruction, seminar-conferences are held annually in each federal district.

Alexei Dyumin attends State Council Energy Commission meeting

2026-04-03T13:26:40+04:00

A meeting of the State Council Commission on Energy was held as part of the Energoprom 2026 Kazan International Electric Power Forum.

Taking part in the meeting were Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, via videoconference; Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) and Chairman of the State Council Commission on Energy Aisen Nikolayev; Head of the Republic of Tatarstan and Chairman of the State Council Commission on Infrastructure for Life Rustam Minnikhanov; Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev; representatives of the Presidential Executive Office and other federal government agencies, regions, businesses, and experts.

The meeting participants addressed issues related to ensuring technological sovereignty and technological leadership in the energy sector, the development of domestic power engineering, and the progress of the New Nuclear and Energy Technologies national project.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin noted that the global energy sector was undergoing a profound transformation, with the structure of the energy balance changing.

“Building on traditional fuel and energy technologies, as well as nuclear and renewable energy, it is essential to advance hydrogen and other promising solutions while maintaining a balanced approach. The key objective is to transit from a demand-driven model, focused primarily on meeting current needs, to an economy oriented toward long-term demand planning and broader technological accessibility for new categories of consumers. This transition requires systemic measures aimed at attracting investment into the sector, improving production efficiency, accelerating digitalisation, and minimising the burden on end users,” the State Council Secretary said.

Alexei Dyumin also emphasised that power engineering was a backbone industry – its sustainable and accelerated development is not merely important but essential for the energy sector, forming the foundation of economic security and long-term growth.

“We face ambitious tasks: by 2042, we must commission nearly 88.5 GW of new generating capacity. The New Nuclear and Energy Technologies national project is already delivering results: the share of domestically produced equipment in the fuel and energy sector exceeds 80 percent and keeps growing. However, the pace must be intensified. Technological leadership in energy is not just a goal, but a prerequisite for the country’s overall progress,” Aisen Nikolayev stressed.

Rustam Minnikhanov noted that Republic of Tatarstan was increasingly serving as a key platform for discussions on energy policy, reflecting strong recognition of the region’s infrastructure and industrial potential.

Sergei Tsivilev highlighted that, within the framework of a technological sovereignty model, a comprehensive inventory of existing energy technologies had been compiled, with specific energy companies assigned responsibility for each area.

“We also invite leading international companies to cooperate. We are open to all countries and businesses that share our views and principles. While some actors seek to assert dominance through weapons, thus advancing their interests whereas our approach is different: we aim to promote global development through cooperation to create technological sovereignty and energy equity,” the Energy Minister concluded.

Maria Lvova-Belova visited the Kirov Region

2026-05-14T18:14:21+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova made a working trip to the Kirov Region.

During her meeting with Governor of the Kirov Region Alexander Sokolov, Maria Lvova-Belova thanked him for the region’s attention to enhancing assistance to parents. Over the past 18 months of efforts to prevent social orphanhood in the region, the number of children with parents whose parental rights have been restricted or terminated has decreased by 38 percent.

The Commissioner visited an interregional comprehensive social services centre in the town of Slobodskoy. Over the past year, the centre has opened a parents’ room and equipped a space for joint activities by parents and children. It also has a day care department for children and young adults with disabilities, as well as offers social child-care assistance.

The Children’s Rights Commissioner noted that the co-living section of the Vmeste (Together) crisis centre for parents and children has opened in the region. The centre has received a 1.5-million-ruble grant for establishing that section as a winner of the Centres of New Opportunities competition. This service is in high demand, with five families taking advantage of it over the first three months since its establishment.

Maria Lvova-Belova held a personal reception and took under her control the cases of two women, who asked for assistance to return their children from social establishments.

The Commissioner also took part in a meeting with the Chief Addiction Specialist of the Kirov Region and the Volga Federal District Yelena Tominina and chief narcologists and children’s rights commissioners from 13 regions.

Maria Lvova-Belova inspected the operation of the Kirov Region Drug Treatment Clinic, met with mothers undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, and held a meeting on implementing the recommendations of the National Inspection of the System for the Prevention of Social Orphanhood.

Meeting of Russia’s Maritime Board

2026-03-31T20:10:46+04:00

A meeting of the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation was held in Moscow.

It was chaired by Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev.

Comprehensive assessment of Russia’s national security in the sphere of maritime activities and proposals to ensure it were discussed.

It was noted that the global military political environment is marked by the erosion of international law and increasing threats to Russia’s national security, including those originating from the maritime sphere. In response to these challenges, particular emphasis was placed on ensuring adequate funding for the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of the Navy until 2050 and on completing the naval shipbuilding programme. Additional measures were proposed to expand the production capacity of shipyards, modernise facilities, and carry out their technical upgrade and modernisation. Ensuring the production of domestically manufactured marine components was also considered.

The discussion addressed measures to enhance navigation safety along strategically important sea routes. In the context of building a new international transport and logistics architecture based on safe and sustainable routes, instructions were issued to develop a comprehensive project titled Development of the Arctic and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. The Maritime Board expects that its implementation will facilitate comprehensive development of the Russian Arctic and the Russian Far East, the expansion of cargo base and domestic, international, and transit transportation of goods and passengers along the country’s coastline.

In addition, the Board identified priority areas for research, development and engineering of modern ships and vessels, and the creation of advanced marine technology, equipment, and advanced solutions for the development of the World ocean resources and spaces.

Meeting of the Supervisory Board of the National Centre for Historical Memory

2026-03-27T15:30:06+04:00

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Presidential National Centre for Historical Memory.

The participating officials reviewed the performance of the National Centre for Historical Memory in 2025. Over the course of the year, the Centre established itself as a recognised communications platform for the preservation of historical memory and a developer of a proactive historical security strategy. A key focus was on preserving the historical truth about the genocide of the Soviet people by the Nazis and their collaborators during the Great Patriotic War, as a crucial factor in fostering public rejection of Nazism. In addition, during the 80^th anniversary year of Victory, the Centre concentrated on the unity of the front and home front, the liberation mission of the Red Army, and on upholding Russia’s position in the international arena as a victorious nation.

The meeting approved the development strategy and priority areas for the National Centre for Historical Memory for 2026. The key components of this strategy include the development of an expert component, the establishment of a national school of historical memory, the creation of a unified historical space, and the formation of a verified resource base, including publicly accessible content ready for use across a range of formats.

A clear indication of the Centre’s effectiveness was the Government’s decision to grant it the authority to act as the national operator for perpetuating the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, and to implement intergovernmental agreements on military graves.

In order to fulfil its functions as the national operator for perpetuating the memory of the victims of the genocide of the Soviet people, and to meet the Russian Federation’s obligations under intergovernmental agreements on military graves, plans have been agreed for the establishment of the Centre’s branches in Russia’s federal districts.

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The National Centre for Historical Memory under the President of the Russian Federation was established by Executive Order No. 817 of November 2, 2023, with the aim of preserving and protecting traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, culture, and historical memory, as well as implementing socially significant projects and initiatives. Yelena Malysheva has been appointed as its head.