Putin Fulfilled The New Year's Wish Of 13 Year Old Ksenia

Vladimir Putin talked by telephone with Ksenia Mazneva, 13, from St Petersburg, who took part in the New Year Tree of Wishes charity campaign, Moscow, December 21, 2023.

Putin's Remarks At Council For Strategic Development & National Projects

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects, via videoconference, Moscow, December 21, 2023.

Putin's Address To Russian Legislators

Vladimir Putin partIcipates in the ceremonial meeting of the Council of Legislators dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow, December 20, 2023.

Putin's Address To Russia's Security Agencies

Vladimir Putin delivers Address on Security Agency Worker’s Day, Moscow, December 20, 2023.

Putin Presents Gold Star Medals To Heroes Of Russia

Vladimir Putin presented Gold Star medals of the Hero of Russia to participants in the special military operation who distinguished themselves in combat operations, Moscow, December 19, 2023.

The ceremony was held at the National Defence Control Centre.

Putin's Remarks At Expanded Meeting Of Defence Ministry Board

Vladimir Putin arrived at the National Defence Control Centre of the Russian Federation to attend an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board, Moscow, December 19, 2023.

Putin Hosts Winners Of Championship Of Professional Excellence In Kremlin

Vladimir Putin met with the winners and mentors of the Professionals National Championship of Professional Excellence in the Kremlin, Moscow, December 18, 2023.

The final of the championship took place in St Petersburg in late November. College students competed in 35 competences and schoolchildren aged 14 and over – in 20 competences, such as corporate protection against internal threats to information security, industrial automation, and unmanned aerial vehicle repairs, to name a few.

Putin's Address To CIS Heads Of Government Council

Vladimir Putin makes a video address to participants of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Heads of Government Council meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, December 18, 2023.

Putin Submits Documents For 2024 Presidential Candidacy

Vladimir Putin has submitted all the necessary paperwork to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) to run for head of state in 2024.

Putin is running as an independent candidate. According to presidential election law in Russia, he had to gather 500 registered voters who support his campaign. The group met on December 16, and the participants unanimously supported Putin.

The set of documents submitted to the CEC includes an application to register the group with the personal data of the candidate and all participants, the protocol of the meeting, a list of the group's commissioners, the candidate's declaration of consent to run, and a number of other documents.

The presidential election will take place on March 15–17, 2024.

Putin's Remarks At United Russia Congress

Vladimir Putin delivers remarks at the 21st congress of the United Russia political party, Moscow, December 17, 2023.

Putin's Remarks At Fourth Railway Congress

Vladimir Putin gave a speech at the plenary session of the 4th Railway Congress. Via videoconference, he talked to representatives from Russian Railways’ enterprises and social facilities and took part in opening two railway facilities: the Kerak Tunnel, the longest tunnel on the Trans-Baikal Railway, and the Vykhodnoi-Lavna Railway in the Murmansk Region, Moscow, December 15, 2023.

The event was followed by a ceremony to present state awards to Russian Railways' workers.

The 4th Railway Congress was attended by about 2,000 railway workers and representatives of government bodies, businesses, trade unions and veteran organisations. The key theme of the congress was railway development to ensure Russia’s socio-economic interests.

Putin Hosts State Duma's Leaders In Kremlin

Vladimir Putin hosted leaders of the political parties represented in the State Duma in the Kremlin, Moscow, December 15, 2023.

The participants include United Russia Party leader Vladimir Vasilyev, Communist Party leader Gennady Zyuganov, A Just Russia – Patriots – For the Truth Party leader Sergei Mironov, the New People Party leader Alexei Nechayev, and the LDPR leader Leonid Slutsky, as well as Speaker of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko.

Lavrov Answers Media Questions After Meeting With Russian Senators

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to questions following the Government Hour in the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Year-End Recap With Putin (Direct Line 2023, Q&A)

Vladimir Putin summed up the year’s results and answered questions from journalists and the people of Russia in a live broadcast, Moscow, December 14, 2023.

In 2023, the direct line with the people of Russia and the annual news conference have been merged into a single event taking place in Moscow’s Gostiny Dvor.

The event titled "Year-End Recap with Vladimir Putin" lasted for 4 hours and 3 minutes.

Over this time, the head of state has responded to more than 80 appeals and questions from citizens and journalists.

In 2020, the combined Direct Line Q&A session and year-end press conference lasted for 4 hours and 30 minutes. The record for the duration of a direct line (as a separate format) was set in 2013 at 4 hours and 47 minutes, while the record for an annual press conference is 4 hours and 40 minutes (2008).

Putin Meets Constitutional Court Judges

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with judges of the Russian Federation Constitutional Court in Novo-Ogaryovo, timed to coincide with Constitution Day, to be marked on December 12.

Putin Meets Arctic Mortgage Recipients

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting with participants in the Arctic Mortgage programme, Arkhangelsk, December 11, 2023.

Putin Unveils Two New Nuclear Submarines In Severodvinsk

At the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk, Vladimir Putin participates in the ceremony to raise naval flags on nuclear-powered submarines Emperor Alexander III and Krasnoyarsk, December 11, 2023.

The nuclear-powered submarine Emperor Alexander III is the third serial-produced ship of the upgraded Borei-A project, which belongs to the fourth generation of nuclear ships. This submarine is equipped with modern systems of missile and torpedo weapons, navigation, radioelectronic and hydroacoustic weapons.

The Krasnoyarsk is the second multi-purpose nuclear-powered submarine of the upgraded Yasen-M project, which also belongs to the fourth generation of nuclear ships. Improvements were made to the submarine’s element base of radioelectronic weapons systems, and its equipment and materials were upgraded.

Vladimir Putin then boarded frigate Admiral Kasatonov, where he inspected the ship’s weapons systems. As a memento of his visit, the President signed the distinguished visitors’ book.

The Project 22350 first serial-produced frigate Admiral of the Fleet Kasatonov was built at Severnaya Verf shipyard (the Northern Shipyard) in St Petersburg and is part of the Northern Fleet.

Putin's Address To Patriotic Youth Army Congress

Vladimir Putin's video address to the participants and guests of the Russian Military and Patriotic Youth Army Congress, Moscow, December 9, 2023.

Putin Will Run For President Of The Russia In 2024

After the award ceremony, Vladimir Putin finally promised the participants that he would take part in the presidential elections of the Russian Federation, which will take place in March next year. Moscow, December 8, 2023.

Putin Awards Russia's Heroes

On the eve of Heroes of the Fatherland Day, Vladimir Putin presented Gold Star medals to Heroes of Russia during a ceremony traditionally held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s St George Hall, Moscow, December 8, 2023.

Over 200 military personnel and civilians who demonstrated special courage and heroism attended the event, including Heroes of the Soviet Union, Heroes of the Russian Federation, holders of the Order of St George, and those awarded three or more Orders of Courage.

Lavrov's Soft Power Message

Sergey Lavrov’s video message to participants in the International Forum “People’s Diplomacy as a Soft Power Tool to Promote International Cooperation,” Moscow, December 7, 2023.

Putin Participates In Russia Calling!

Vladimir Putin participates in the plenary session of the Russia Calling! forum, Moscow, December 7, 2023.

The 14th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum is being held on December 7 and 8, 2023, in Moscow. Its central theme is Making Deglobalisation: Uniting Sovereign Economies.

Lavrov Welcomes Iranian Counterpart In Moscow

Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Moscow, December 5, 2023.

Putin Meets Children & Youth Movement

Vladimir Putin participates in meeting of the supervisory board of the Movement of the First Russian public-and-state movement of children and youth took place at the Mashuk Knowledge Centre in Pyatigorsk, December 5, 2023.

Prior to the meeting, Vladimir Putin toured an exhibition at the Mashuk Knowledge Centre – the national centre for training awareness-raising and management teams in the sphere of education, youth policy, and educational work. The project is implemented jointly by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs (Rosmolodezh) and the Znaniye society.

The President was briefed about the centre's landmark educational programmes, including Your Hero, Defenders of the Fatherland, Ticket to Mashuk, and PROdialogue. He was shown the Knowledge Library – a new space for exchanging experiences and ideas, and the Mentor Wall stand.

In the second part of the exhibition titled “Year in Movement,” the President was informed about the key projects of the Movement of the First national child and youth movement.

Since it went operational in July 2022, the number of its participants has exceeded 4 million, and 89 regional branches have been created. The main activities of the movement include mentoring, creating equal opportunities for well-rounded development, self-actualisation, and creative and civic engagement of children and youth.

Putin Welcomes New Foreign Ambassadors

Vladimir Putin received the letters of credence from 21 newly appointed foreign ambassadors. By tradition, the ceremony took place in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, December 4, 2023.

Letters of credence were presented to the President of Russia by: Joseph Nkurunziza (Republic of Burundi), Cham Ugala Uriat (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia), Dauren Abaev (Republic of Kazakhstan), Seydou Kamissoko (Republic of Mali), Lee Do-hoon (Republic of Korea), Ebrima Ceesay (Republic of the Gambia), Alexander Graf Lambsdorff (Federal Republic of Germany), Neo Ek Beng Mark (Republic of Singapore), Karin Ulrika Olofsdotter (Kingdom of Sweden), Darja Bavdaž Kuret (Republic of Slovenia), Thomas Reisen (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg), Muhammad Khalid Jamali (Islamic Republic of Pakistan), Boumediene Gennad (People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria), Rashed Hammad Al-Adwani (State of Kuwait), John William Geering (Australia), Deman Mohamed Hamar (Islamic Republic of Mauritania), Tanju Bilgiç (Republic of Turkiye), Nigel Philip Casey (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland), Esen Aydogdyev (Turkmenistan), Ekaterini Xagorari (Hellenic Republic), and Alejandro Arias Zarzuela (Dominican Republic).

Lavrov’s Remarks After OSCE Skopje Meeting

Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks following the 30th OSCE Ministerial Council Meeting, Skopje, December 1, 2023.

Putin's Health Care Message

Vladimir Putin's video message to the participants in the 2nd National Healthcare Congress. December 1, 2023.