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Ruslan Edelgeriyev met with a delegation of the Republic of Turkiye in the Russian Federation

2026-07-14T17:23:10+04:00

Presidential Aide, Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev held talks with a delegation of the Republic of Turkiye led by Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change, President of the 31^st session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 31 UNFCCC) Murat Kurum.

The team of the President of COP 31 UNFCCC, comprising 25 members and responsible for formulating key decisions for the forthcoming climate conference, paid an official visit to Moscow on July 8–10 at the invitation of Ruslan Edelgeriyev.

During the visit, a bilateral meeting between the Aide to the President of Russia and the Minister of Environment, Urbanisation and Climate Change of the Republic of Turkiye, as well as expanded Russian‑Turkish consultations on the climate agenda, took place at the Presidential Executive Office. The Russian delegation included officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Ministry of Economic Development, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, alongside representatives of the Russian business community.

Opening the meeting, Ruslan Edelgeriyev noted the traditionally constructive nature of the Russian‑Turkish dialogue and expressed appreciation to the Turkish delegation for its willingness to engage in an open discussion of key issues on the international climate agenda. The Presidential Aide underscored the particular significance of the forthcoming conference in Antalya (scheduled for November 9–20, 2026), adding that its outcomes will largely determine the future trajectory of the international climate process.

Murat Kurum, in turn, highlighted Russia’s special role in securing Turkiye’s current presidency of COP 31 UNFCCC, emphasising that the diplomatic efforts of the Russian delegation led by Ruslan Edelgeriyev were among the decisive factors in Turkiye’s election to this position. The President of COP 31 UNFCCC expressed confidence that the joint endeavours of both states will lay the foundation for developing balanced decisions that will shape the future of the global climate process for years to come.

The sides discussed a broad range of issues pertaining to the forthcoming conference in Antalya. Ruslan Edelgeriyev drew particular attention to the necessity of adhering to the principle of taking national circumstances into account and recognising the sovereign right of states to determine their own path of low‑carbon development. The Russian delegation reaffirmed to the team of the President of COP 31 UNFCCC its principled position regarding the unacceptability of imposing financial obligations on developing countries and countries with economies in transition, which may create additional barriers to their economic growth.

When discussing preparations for COP 31 UNFCCC, participants in the talks underscored the importance of signing an intergovernmental agreement on the sidelines of the conference concerning the mutual recognition of climate projects and certification, validation, and verification bodies. Ruslan Edelgeriyev noted that such an instrument would facilitate the harmonisation of the regulatory frameworks of both states and create favourable conditions for the advancement of practical Russian‑Turkish cooperation.

A separate topic of discussion was the countering of unilateral restrictive measures in the climate sphere. The Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources emphasised that employing the climate agenda as a tool of trade pressure is at odds with the spirit of multilateral cooperation and undermines trust among negotiation participants. The COP 31 UNFCCC President expressed solidarity with this stance and emphasised the necessity of continued joint efforts to counter such practices.

The meeting participants exchanged views on energy transformation issues. The Russian Presidential Aide highlighted the pivotal role of natural gas as a transition fuel, capable of reducing emissions while maintaining energy security and the affordability of energy resources. Both sides also noted the importance of enhancing energy efficiency and promoting energy conservation as priority areas of climate policy.

A substantial portion of the talks was devoted to climate change adaptation. The sides recognised the need to expand regional cooperation, including through the implementation of joint projects in water resource management, combating desertification, and preserving biodiversity. Murat Kurum expressed interest in developing bilateral initiatives for cleaning up the Black Sea using modern technologies. Ruslan Edelgeriyev underscored the importance of creating conditions for the participation of businesses from both countries in climate projects.

Following the talks, the Russian Presidential Aide and the President of COP 31 UNFCCC agreed to continue their engagement within the framework of preparations for the conference in Antalya and coordinated plans for further consultations on key areas of climate cooperation. Russia reaffirmed its readiness to provide comprehensive support to Turkiye’s presidency in developing balanced decisions that reflect the interests of all participants in the negotiation process.

Seminar meeting on the development of digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms

2026-07-10T16:11:47+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov chaired a seminar meeting on the development of digital platforms and the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity.

The event was attended by chairs (co-chairs) and executive secretaries of expert groups within the interdepartmental working group on the development of digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms.

The interdepartmental working group was established pursuant to the Presidential Order No. 325‑rp of October 14, 2024, and brings together representatives of federal government bodies, the Bank of Russia, state government authorities of the Russian Federation constituent entities, and the expert community. Its purpose is to develop unified mechanisms for advancing digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms as new forms of organising economic relations.

In order to facilitate the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity, the interdepartmental working group has established:

Thirteen sectoral expert groups in the following areas: healthcare; education; employment; finance; trade; transport and logistics; urban environment; construction and real estate; agriculture; energy; industry; tourism; communications, media and entertainment;

Three cross-sectoral expert groups in the following areas: anti-monopoly regulation; data from state information systems (registers) and digital platforms; international cooperation and the promotion of Russian digital economy ecosystems and digital platforms in foreign markets.

During the meeting, the participants discussed both the current and the target state of platformisation in economic sectors, as well as matters pertaining to the preparation of comprehensive reports by the expert groups.

The findings from the expert groups’ work will be publicly discussed at Platform Economy Day, which will take place in November 2026.

The reports prepared by the expert groups will be taken into account when drafting the national strategy for the development of digital platforms and the integration of platform solutions across economic sectors and other areas of activity until 2036, as well as in the preparation of the fifth Future Technologies Forum, dedicated to the creation and implementation of digital platforms, scheduled to be held in February 2027.

Russian-Chinese meeting

2026-07-10T13:47:49+04:00

A meeting with a delegation from the People’s Republic of China led by Deputy Head of the Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Hao Junhui was held in the Executive Office of the President of the Russian Federation.

Head of the Presidential Foreign Policy Directorate Igor Neverov and representatives of the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate and the Presidential Domestic Policy Directorate discussed a broad range of issues with the Chinese delegation, including those being implemented within the framework of the Memorandum on Cooperation between the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate and the Organisation Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee.

The meeting participants also exchanged views and shared experience in the implementation of state personnel policy in Russia and China, exchanged information about changes in the legal regulation of civil service, and discussed proposals on areas for further cooperation.

Meeting of the Council for the Strategic Development of the Navy under the Maritime Collegium

2026-07-03T18:25:59+04:00

Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev held a meeting of the Council for the Strategic Development of the Navy under the Russian Maritime Collegium.

The meeting considered a draft of updated Foundations of the State Policy of the Russian Federation in the Naval Activity until 2050. Their development is provided for by a Security Council decision and constitutes part of the work to update the strategic planning documents for Russia’s naval activity.

The draft prepared by the Ministry of Defence identifies the threats and challenges to the Russian state in the World Ocean, shapes the system of objectives, tasks and areas for maintaining national security in the naval activity.

The main priority objectives of the state policy in this area include maintaining strategic and regional stability in the World Ocean, strengthening the Navy as a key instrument of foreign policy, and securing Russia’s international status as a great maritime power.

The draft document underscores that the achievement of such objectives will be provided for by means of a balanced development of the Navy up to the level that guarantees protection of the Russian national interests in all areas of the World Ocean and infliction of critical damage to any potential enemy. To this end, plans are in place to upgrade and build up the combat strength and capabilities of strategic naval nuclear and non-nuclear forces and general-purpose naval groups, and to prioritise the development of unmanned naval systems.

Maria Lvova-Belova’s meeting with ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric

2026-07-14T18:34:46+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights Maria Lvova-Belova held a working meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.

The Children’s Rights Commissioner noted that nearly two years passed since their last meeting. The sides continued working all that time, focusing on the reunification of children with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which the system of children’s rights commissioners has been doing on instructions from Vladimir Putin.

Maria Lvova-Belova expressed gratitude to the ICRC for helping the placement of children with their relatives and organising transfers, humanitarian corridors and parents’ accommodation.

Since the beginning of the special military operation, 30 children from 22 families have been returned to their relatives in Russia, and another 141 children from 114 families have been placed with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries, the overwhelming majority of them with direct assistance from the ICRC.

The Commissioner also said that documents have been prepared for the placement of four children with their relatives in Ukraine. However, their transportation cannot be arranged now because of regular Ukrainian shelling attacks and strikes. She also said that families living in Russia are looking for their children in EU countries and asked the ICRC to help the reunification of families.

Maria Lvova-Belova highlighted the issue of Ukrainian crimes against Russian children, in particular, the death and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, as well as the involvement of teenagers in terrorist and subversive activities. According to the Children’s Rights Commissioner, these issues call for a regular dialogue, trust and mutual painstaking work. She expressed hope for continued constructive cooperation with the ICRC in the interests of children and families.

Meeting of interdepartmental working group on countering illegal financial transactions

2026-07-01T15:49:26+04:00

Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino chaired a regular meeting (via videoconference) of the interdepartmental working group on countering illegal financial transactions.

The discussion focused on measures aimed at improving the administration of distrained, confiscated, and other seized property subject to conversion into state ownership in accordance with Russian legislation.

Reports were delivered by representatives of the Finance Ministry, the Accounts Chamber, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo), the Federal Bailiff Service, the Supreme Court, and the Interior Ministry.

The meeting participants approved proposals submitted by Rosfinmonitoring, the Prosecutor General’s Office, the Interior Ministry, and the Supreme Court to better detect, investigate and prevent crimes related to legalisation (laundering) of criminal proceeds.

Based on the information and analytics provided by the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Russia and Rosfinmonitoring, the meeting worked out and approved a set of additional measures on countering illegal financial transactions involving digital currencies (cryptocurrencies) and state regulation in terms of managing their circulation.

Following the meeting, specific instructions and recommendations have been issued to federal government agencies concerning interaction, information exchange, as well as drafting proposals to amend certain regulations of the Russian Federation.

Alexei Dyumin takes part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Effective Transport System

2026-06-28T15:07:16+04:00

The State Council Commission on Effective Transport System held its regular meeting.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, Chair of the State Council Commission on Effective Transport System, Head of the Republic of Buryatia Alexei Tsydenov, representatives of federal and regional authorities, and others. The discussion focused on the development of public transport.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin stressed that the quality of everyday life largely depends on the efficiency and reliability of public transport. He emphasised the need for continued efforts to improve transport services both in major cities and smaller residential communities.

“At present, federal support measures for public transport in the regions are aimed exclusively at renewing rolling stock. However, this alone is not enough, as certain other issues also require attention. These include modernising public transport infrastructure and improving traffic management, as well as other measures.

Residents in many cities across the country most frequently complain about long waiting times and transport service delays. One of the main reasons for these problems is the shortage of drivers. Therefore, addressing the personnel shortage in the public transport sector is a top priority.

Overall, the current transport situation in Russian cities is largely the result of the absence of a comprehensive public transport development strategy. We need to change our approach by providing regions with practical tools that will enable them to improve the situation so that people can see positive changes,” Alexei Dyumin emphasised.

The State Council Secretary also pointed out that a number of Russian regions have already achieved substantial progress in advancing their public transport systems and noted that their experience should be adopted in other constituent entities.

Andrei Nikitin reported that extensive efforts to renew the public transport fleet are underway under the Infrastructure for Life national project as well as through federal executive body programmes. This year, 47 regions will receive support from the Ministry of Transport, enabling them to introduce some 2,000 new buses, trolleybuses, and trams.

Alexei Tsydenov noted that the President has set a target of ensuring that at least 85 percent of public transport fleet is in proper condition by 2030. At the same time, he stressed that modernisation should go beyond replacing vehicles: citizens also expect convenient schedules, affordable fares, regular service, and comfortable travel conditions. Federal support measures have already been introduced at the President’s instruction. A major task now is to ensure long-term funding mechanisms that will allow regions to comprehensively modernise their transport systems while enhancing the quality of travel for their residents, the Commission Chair pointed out.

Alexei Dyumin takes part in a meeting of the State Council Commission on Data Economy

2026-06-25T15:30:30+04:00

The State Council Commission on Data Economy has held its regular meeting.

The meeting was attended by Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Alexei Dyumin, Deputy Prime Minister and Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, Moscow Region Governor and Chairman of the State Council Commission on the Data Economy Andrei Vorobyov, Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev, federal and regional officials, and others.

The participants in the meeting discussed the development of a national plan for the implementation of artificial intelligence technologies, including the establishment of performance indicators to assess their application at both federal and regional levels.

In his opening remarks, Alexei Dyumin stated that the State Council Commission on the Data Economy, jointly with the Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, has completed extensive work with regional authorities. This work included analysing indicators across all sectors and compiling the most effective regional AI practices. These practices should be adopted by other regions, while the national plan being developed for AI implementation must serve as a practical and genuinely effective instrument for achieving the objectives set by the head of state, Presidential Aide emphasised.

Dmitry Grigorenko spoke about the advancement of digital technologies in the country. He noted that by the end of 2025, the national IT sector had demonstrated strong growth, with revenue increasing by 14 percent, exceeding the global average. The export of Russian IT solutions has also continued to expand, growing by an average of 20 percent over the past year, which reflects both the high quality of domestic technological developments and their demand in international markets. Consistent work on adopting artificial intelligence has begun in key sectors of the economy. To support this process, performance targets have been established and are being monitored, while work is underway on the development of a national AI implementation plan.

Andrei Vorobyov emphasised that efficiency is the primary consideration in the deployment of artificial intelligence technologies, and noted that every project in the Moscow Region is thoroughly evaluated. According to him, AI solutions are introduced at the regional level only when they provide tangible benefits to citizens and contribute to budget savings.

Maria Lvova‑Belova holds a panel discussion at SPILF 2026

2026-07-11T10:37:24+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova‑Belova held a panel discussion titled The Institution of Children’s Rights Commissioners: Judicial Protection of Children and Assistance to Parents in Restoring Parental Rights at the 14^th St Petersburg International Legal Forum.

The event brought together representatives of government agencies, children’s rights commissioners from the regions, legal experts, and delegates from charitable and public organisations.

Opening the meeting, Maria Lvova‑Belova noted that, for the first time, the human rights institution was holding its own panel discussion within the framework of the St Petersburg International Legal Forum. This affords a valuable opportunity to address urgent matters of family preservation and to share, with a wide audience of legal professionals, practices of judicial and out-of-court protection of children’s rights to live and be raised in a family.

The Children’s Rights Commissioner underscored the significance of engaging as many committed professionals as possible – advocates, lawyers, and legal scholars – in this endeavour, both as experts and as allies in working with families.

Maria Lvova‑Belova indicated that the human rights institution has reached a mutual understanding with the Supreme Court and the Prosecutor General’s Office regarding assistance to families. Furthermore, the Office of the Commissioner closely collaborates with the judicial community: together, they address issues of judicial protection of the rights and legitimate interests of minors, the participation of regional children’s rights commissioners in court proceedings, the timeframes for examining civil cases on the restriction or termination of parental rights, their restoration, and the possibility of disregarding parents’ alimony arrears when reviewing disputes concerning the restoration of parental rights.

Documents drafted by the interdepartmental working group on assistance to families with children and the prevention of social orphanhood underpin efforts to safeguard each child’s right to live and be raised with their family. Thus, as Maria Lvova‑Belova stated, a model regional plan contains provisions to expand free legal assistance to families in difficult life situations, as well as to parents seeking to have their parental rights restored. At present, legislative acts to this effect have already been adopted in 49 regions across the country.

The Commissioner for Children’s Rights emphasised that the interdepartmental working group has prepared a draft of an improved technological map of the Ministry of Education, dedicated to working with parents who have their parental rights restricted or terminated. Particular emphasis is placed on out-of-court work and support for families following the return of the child to the family. The model plan and the technological map have already been sent to all regions.

As Maria Lvova‑Belova reported, in January, an agreement on cooperation was signed with President of the Federal Chamber of Lawyers Svetlana Volodina: it was agreed to involve lawyers in working with parents seeking to restore their parental rights. Similar cooperation agreements with regional lawyer associations have already been concluded by commissioners in all 89 regions.

The Commissioner for Children’s Rights further noted that the Foundation for the Protection of Children will make a positive contribution to the advancement of free legal assistance to families in crisis and for parents striving to restore their parental rights.

Meeting of Interdepartmental Commission to support Russia’s participation in the G20

2026-06-26T20:18:22+04:00

Representative (Sherpa) of the President of Russia in the Group of Twenty, Chief of the Presidential Experts’ Directorate Denis Agafonov chaired a meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission to support Russia’s participation in the G20.

The meeting reviewed the priorities of the Russian Federation within the Group of Twenty in the context of the 2026 United States presidency. Following the discussion, approaches were defined for shaping G20 agreements in priority thematic areas: innovation, energy, international trade, economic growth, and deregulation.

Progress in preparations for the second meeting of G20 Sherpas, scheduled for June 29–30 under the United States presidency, was also considered. The upcoming event is expected to address key issues of multilateral cooperation and global economic development, as well as launch substantive preparations for the G20 Summit in Miami on December 14–15, 2026.

Dmitry Mironov meets with delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan

2026-06-26T20:47:20+04:00

On June 22, a delegation from the Republic of Uzbekistan paid a reciprocal visit to Moscow at the invitation of Aide to the President of Russia Dmitry Mironov.

A working meeting between Dmitry Mironov and Adviser to the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Personnel Policy Gofurjon Mirzayev was held at the Presidential Executive Office.

Attending the meeting were also 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.

In pursuance of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Presidential Civil Service, Personnel and Anti-Corruption Directorate and the Anti-Corruption Agency of the Republic of Uzbekistan signed in Tashkent in April 2026, Maxim Travnikov and Akmal Burkhanov signed the Cooperation Plan for 2026–2027.

Current issues pertaining to the development of civil service and state anti-corruption policy were discussed.

In tribute to the heroic deeds of the Great Patriotic War veterans, the parties laid flowers at the Eternal Flame on Poklonnaya Hill.

It was agreed to continue cooperation on matters of mutual interest.

Maria Lvova‑Belova visited Trans-Baikal Territory

2026-07-03T18:21:51+04:00

Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova made a working trip to the Trans-Baikal Territory.

During her working visit, Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova‑Belova signed an agreement with Trans-Baikal Territory Governor Alexander Osipov on the provision of assistance to families with children, preventing social orphanhood, and the introduction of innovative operational methods. The region has become the first of ten pilot regions where the institution of commissioners for children’s rights will assume oversight of residential organisations for children.

The Commissioner also visited Regional Specialised Children’s Home No. 1, where she inspected the early intervention unit and held a meeting with parents of children residing at the facility, as well as Specialised Children’s Home No. 2. At the Nadezhda Social Rehabilitation Centre for Minors, the Commissioner reviewed the circumstances of families with children facing difficult life situations and held a personal reception – including for residents of remote areas of the Trans-Baikal Territory.

In addition, Maria Lvova‑Belova inaugurated the Family First: Prevention of Parental Alcohol and Drug Addiction strategic session in Chita. The event brought together approximately 300 specialists from the Far Eastern Federal District, Moscow, St Petersburg, Siberia, and the Volga Region.

The Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights emphasised that, by leveraging the resources of the Children’s Protection Fund, she will seek to prevent minors from entering care institutions, facilitate their return to their families, identify potential guardians, and transition towards a family-oriented model of work. Two children’s homes and the Nadezhda Social Rehabilitation Centre are to become innovation platforms within the Trans-Baikal Territory.

According to the Commissioner, one of the reasons children end up in care institutions is parental addiction; it is therefore imperative to ensure that every family where parents exhibit signs of substance abuse is able to receive specialised consultations with a narcologist or a trained specialist.

Participants in the session shared the most effective practices in preventing alcohol and drug addiction among parents. For instance, the Republic of Buryatia operates mobile narcology teams providing services to residents of remote towns and villages, whilst in the Novosibirsk Region, narcologists are invited to participate in consultations and meetings of commissions on juvenile affairs, thereby supporting a parent’s decision to undergo treatment.

Particular attention was paid to supporting families following treatment – assisting parents in consolidating positive results and restoring trust between adults and children.

Following the event, proposals were developed to enhance the system of assistance for parents with alcohol and drug addiction. The results and conclusions of the strategic session will inform the work of the interdepartmental working group on providing assistance to families with children and preventing social orphanhood, specifically in the development of a standardised comprehensive programme for citizens with alcohol and drug addiction.

Seminar meeting on the implementation of the state national policy strategy in the Northwestern Federal District

2026-06-19T14:52:59+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District Igor Rudenya held an annual district seminar meeting in Pskov On the Practices and Tasks of the Executive Authorities of the Northwestern Federal District’s Constituent Entities in Implementing the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov; Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov; deputy heads of the constituent entities of the Northwestern Federal District; and representatives of federal and regional authorities, as well as the expert and academic communities.

Opening the seminar, Magomedsalam Magomedov highlighted the symbolic significance of holding the event in Pskov – one of Russia’s oldest cities, renowned for its military heritage and spiritual traditions, where the historical unity of the country’s peoples is especially evident.

In his remarks, the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office emphasised that the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia coincides with the initiation of the implementation of the new Strategy for the State National Policy of the Russian Federation through 2036. “The central theme of the Year’s events is unity: unity around the national leader, unity between the front and the rear, unity in preserving Russia’s traditional spiritual and moral values, and, of course, the unity of the peoples of Russia,” Magomedsalam Magomedov noted.

Participants examined in detail the state of interethnic relations in the regions of the Northwestern Federal District, the results of public sentiment monitoring, mechanisms for conflict prevention, measures to counter external information influence, issues affecting the indigenous peoples of the region, and efforts to facilitate the adaptation of foreign nationals.

Particular attention was devoted to achieving the objectives set out in the Strategy, improving the system for monitoring interethnic relations, strengthening preventative work at the municipal level, supporting the Russian people, the Russian language, and Russian culture as the unifying foundation of the multi-ethnic Russian nation, and systematically reinforcing a shared civic identity.

The seminar concluded with the adoption of a number of relevant decisions.

As part of the working visit, Magomedsalam Magomedov and Igor Rudenya took part in the opening ceremony of a memorial complex dedicated to the defenders of the Fatherland who participated in the special military operation. They also held a working meeting with Governor of the Pskov Region Mikhail Vedernikov to discuss the region’s socioeconomic development, the implementation of state national policy, and activities planned within the framework of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia.

Recipients of Presidential grants for development of civil society announced

2026-06-17T16:14:16+04:00

First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko chaired a meeting of the Coordinating Committee for the allocation of Presidential grants for the development of civil society, which summed up the results of the second competition of 2026 and set forth the procedure for allocating grants in 2027.

The latest Presidential Grants Foundation competition awarded grants to 1,426 socially oriented non-profit organisations from 87 regions. They will receive Presidential grants totalling 4.3 billion rubles to implement their projects, which achieved the highest scores in an independent assessment. A total of 10,222 public initiatives from 89 regions applied for support.

This year, Presidential grants were awarded to 2,895 socially significant projects by non-profit organisations, amounting to 9.2 billion rubles in total

In addition, in 2026, more than 4,000 non-profit initiatives will receive regional support through competitions in 82 constituent entities of the Russian Federation. This will be co-financed by the Presidential Grants Foundation, contributing 2 billion rubles.

The application window for the next competition, for 2027 grants, will open on September 1, 2026, and close on October 15, 2026. The competition regulations were adopted at the Coordinating Committee meeting.

The Coordinating Committee also decided to continue co-financing the support for socially oriented non-profit organisations at the regional level in 2027.

The meeting was held at the Diana Gurtskaya Centre for Social Integration, where members of the Coordinating Committee observed part of the qualifying round of the White Cane international charity festival for gifted children with visual impairments, which is being held with the support of the Presidential Grants Foundation.

Winners of the 2025 National Awards of the Russian Federation announced

2026-06-11T17:07:38+04:00

The winners of the 2025 National Awards of the Russian Federation in science and technology, literature and art, for outstanding achievements in humanitarian, human rights and charity work have been announced.

The winners were announced at a special briefing by Presidential Aide Andrei Fursenko, Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and Presidential Adviser and Chairman of the Council for the Development of Civil Society and Human Rights Valery Fadeyev.

Seminar meeting on implementing State National Policy Strategy by regional executive authorities

2026-06-12T23:13:52+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Siberian Federal District Anatoly Seryshev held the annual district seminar meeting in Kyzyl on the tasks and progress of regional executive authorities in implementing the State National Policy Strategy. Seminar meetings are held in every federal district as per Vladimir Putin’s instruction.

The meeting was attended by Head of the Federal Agency for Ethnic Affairs Igor Barinov, Head of the Republic of Tyva Vladislav Khovalyg, deputy governors and representatives of federal and regional government bodies, and experts.

Magomedsalam Magomedov stressed in his remarks that the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia announced by the President has strategic significance for the country’s progress, and for the strengthening of the Russian nation.

“It is important that the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia aligns with the launch of the new State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation until 2036. In this context, we must emphasise everything meaningful that unites us: the unity of the front and the home front during the special military operation; the unity in preserving and strengthening traditional Russian spiritual and moral values like patriotism, service to the Fatherland, and family values; and, of course, the unity of the peoples of Russia.” It is important to focus primarily on the peoples who have historically resided on Russian territory, and on the unifying role of the Russian people and Russian culture in the life of our country, Magomedsalam Magomedov noted.

The meeting participants discussed topical matters concerning inter-ethnic relations and the situation in each region of the federal district. As Mr Magomedov pointed out, the situation in the Siberian Federal District remains stable and manageable, with some performance indicators above the national average.

The participants also discussed tasks pertaining to the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation and gave corresponding recommendations.

A number of decisions were adopted following the meeting.

During this working trip, Magomedsalam Magomedov and Anatoly Seryshev held a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Tyva Vladislav Khovalyg, during which they discussed the republic’s socioeconomic development and inter-ethnic relations.

Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired expert group meetings on UN conventions to combat desertification and protect biodiversity

2026-06-12T23:20:11+04:00

Aide to the President and Special Presidential Representative for Climate and Water Resources Ruslan Edelgeriyev chaired the third expert group meeting on the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Those Countries Experiencing Serious Drought and/or Desertification, Particularly in Africa (UNCCD), and the fifth expert group meeting on biodiversity and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Both meetings took place under the Interdepartmental Working Group on Climate Change and Sustainable Development, which operates within the Presidential Executive Office.

Among other matters, the expert group discussions focused on the composition of the Russian delegations to two upcoming conferences: the 17^th session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNCCD, to be held in Ulaanbaatar in August 2026, and the 17^th session of the Conference of the Parties to the CBD, scheduled for October 2026 in Yerevan.

Meeting of the Supervisory Board of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation

2026-06-12T23:12:15+04:00

The Supervisory Board of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation held its regular meeting in Moscow to review performance and discuss new areas of activity.

Over the past three years, the State Foundation Defenders of the Fatherland has developed an effective and comprehensive system of social support for veterans of the special military operation and members of their families. According to Chairman of the Foundation’s Supervisory Board, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko, veterans of the special military operation and their families have noted the effectiveness of the Foundation’s work.

In the last three years, the Foundation’s activities have expanded, new support measures have been introduced, and the assistance system has become more comprehensive and targeted. Citing sociological data, Mr Kiriyenko noted that trust in the Foundation now exceeds 90 percent.

Targeted support for veterans begins with help in accessing medical care. Veterans undergo regular examinations, which led to over 20,000 new diagnoses in 2025.

From 2025, an additional 480 educational psychologists have been recruited to provide psychological support to families with children. In acute crisis situations, specialists from the psychological service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations are also brought in.

The Foundation places particular emphasis on supporting seriously wounded veterans. Over the past three years, more than 6,500 veterans with disabilities have been provided with technical rehabilitation equipment, including prosthetics and sports-adapted wheelchairs, various types of exercise equipment, 550 manually operated vehicles, and over 1,600 highly functional sports prostheses.

More than 3,200 flats and residential buildings have been adapted to provide comfort to veterans with disabilities of the special military operation. Since 2025, the Foundation has been providing special military operation veterans with adaptive clothing kits. A total of 2,700 such kits have been distributed.

The training, retraining and employment of special military operation veterans are becoming increasingly important. More than 22,000 veterans have applied for employment assistance, and over half are now in work. Over 15,000 requests for training and retraining have been received, with 68 percent of applicants being referred to training programmes.

Thanks to support from the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation, more than 17,000 veterans of the special military operation – including more than 4,500 with disabilities – are now regularly involved in various sports. More than 750 veterans have joined regional adaptive sports teams, and 70 have joined national adaptive sports teams.

With support from the Ministry of Digital Development, the Fatherland Defender State Information System has been launched. It enables automation of individual support plans, allows real‑time tracking of support measures, and facilitates feedback.

The Foundation’s mandate is constantly expanding. Since March last year, the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation has been supporting family members of missing special military operation personnel. Work has been organised to ensure that biological samples are submitted, identification cards completed, and psychological and legal assistance provided.

The President has supported an initiative to organise the Foundation’s project-based activities. To that end, the Foundation plans to establish a project committee within its central office. The committee will focus on systematising the preparation, implementation and support of Foundation projects, as well as participating in the development and delivery of state support programmes for veterans of the special military operation and other groups.

The President also supported the Foundation’s initiative to extend its support to include active-duty service personnel with disabilities, as well as those who took part in repelling aggression in the border regions and became disabled as a result. The Foundation will provide these defenders with technical rehabilitation equipment and adapted living quarters. Service personnel will also be involved in adaptive physical education and sport.

Last year, the Foundation’s offices began operating in large municipalities in the Moscow Region, in the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics. Their activities are organised according to the same principles and standards as regional branches.

Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin noted that the opening of municipal offices has increased the accessibility of assistance for veterans and their families. He also shared plans to open a unified regional centre for the socialisation and adaptation of veterans, which will provide comprehensive psychological and physical rehabilitation for all demobilised personnel.

The Supervisory Board is the highest collegial body of the Defenders of the Fatherland Foundation. Its responsibilities include defining and approving the organisation’s priority areas of activity, approving the budget, and dealing with other organisational matters. Members of the Supervisory Board include representatives of federal and regional executive and legislative authorities, religious and charitable organisations, public figures, and journalists.

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The Defenders of the Fatherland State Foundation was established by Presidential Executive Order. Its main goal is to provide personal support to veterans of the special military operation and families of fallen heroes. The Foundation is headed by State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Defence Anna Tsivileva. Branches of the Foundation operate in all regions of Russia.

Meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms

2026-06-11T14:44:15+04:00

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin chaired a meeting of the interdepartmental working group on developing ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms (interdepartmental working group).

This interdepartmental working group was established in accordance with the President’s Instruction No. 325-rp of October 14, 2024, and includes representatives of federal authorities, the Bank of Russia, governments of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, and the expert community. The group oversees the establishment of regulatory mechanisms for the ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms as new forms of economic relations.

The meeting of the interdepartmental working group was held as a follow-up on the instructions to draft a National Strategy for Digital Platforms set out by the President during his address at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.

The participants discussed the implementation of platform solutions in economic sectors and other spheres, as well as methods to improve legislation on the platform economy.

A number of practical decisions were adopted, including on creating expert groups in healthcare; education; employment; finance; trade; transport and logistics; urban environment; construction and real estate; agriculture; energy; industry; tourism; communications, media and entertainment; the data of state information systems (registers) and digital platforms; international cooperation and the promotion of Russian ecosystems of the digital economy and digital platforms in international markets.

The task of these expert groups is to assess the current implementation of platform solutions and digital technologies in the relevant economic sectors and other fields, and to identify the main development obstacles and risks.

The results of their work will be taken into consideration in the drafting of a National Strategy for Digital Platforms.

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.