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Vladimir Putin and Recep Erdogan Attends Completion of TurkStream

Vladimir Putin and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan took part in a ceremony marking the completion of TurkStream gas pipeline’s offshore section in Istanbul, on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Begins Series of Military Meetings in Sochi

Vladimir Putin held the first in the series of meetings with Defence Ministry senior officials on military construction and the development of the national Armed Forces and the defence industry in Sochi, on Monday, November 19, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Visits Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky Monastery

Vladimir Putin visited one of Russia’s largest and most well-known monasteries – the Holy Dormition Pskovo-Pechersky (Pskov-Caves) Monastery in Pechory, Pskov Region, on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

During his visit, the President was accompanied by the abbot of the monastery – Metropolitan Tikhon of Pskov and Porkhov.

Sergey Lavrov’s Remarks at Foreign Ministry’s Business Council

Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a meeting of the Foreign Ministry’s Business Council in Moscow, on Friday, November 16, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Welcomes St Petersburg International Cultural Forum

Vladimir Putin attended the gala opening of the 7th St. Petersburg International Cultural Forum, on Friday, November 16, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Visits GeroPharm Plant in St Petersburg

Vladimir Putin held an offsite meeting on measures to increase the efficiency of Russian medication supply system at the GeroPharm plant in St Petersburg, on Friday, November 16, 2018.

The participants discussed the accessibility of medicines, the mechanisms for quality control of pharmaceuticals, and the practice of purchasing medications for benefit-entitled individuals within the framework of regional procurement.

Before the meeting, the President inspected the GeroPharm plant and its laboratories.


After the meeting, Vladimir Putin visited one of the city’s pharmacies to see if it had essential and vitally important medications available at affordable prices.

Vladimir Putin Answers to Journalists’ Questions (Singapore)

On Thursday, November 15, 2018, at the end of his three-day state visit to Singapore, Vladimir Putin answered questions from the Russian media.

Vladimir Putin Meets Li Keqiang on Sidelines of East Asia Summit in Sing...

Vladimir Putin met with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Singapore, on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Attends East Asia Summit in Singapore

Vladimir Putin attended the plenary session of the 13th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Singapore, on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Before the beginning of the East Asia Summit, the President of Russia had brief meetings with US Vice President Michael Pence and Assistant to the US President for National Security Affairs John Bolton, as well as with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.

The East Asia Summit (EAS) was held in Singapore. The EAS currently comprises 18 countries, including ASEAN members (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam) and eight dialogue partners, including Russia (joined the EAS in 2010), the United States, Japan, South Korea, India, China, Australia and New Zealand.

Vladimir Putin's Meetings on Sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Singapore

On Wednesday, November 14, 2018, on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Singapore, Vladimir Putin held a series of meetings: with Prime Minister of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha, President of Indonesia Joko Widodo, President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in, Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong.

Vladimir Putin's Speech at Russia-ASEAN Summit in Singapore

Vladimir Putin took part in a plenary meeting of the Russia-ASEAN summit in Singapore, on Wednesday, November 14, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks at Groundbreaking Ceremony for Russian Cultural ...

Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Russian cultural centre and an Orthodox church in the Republic of Singapore, Singapore, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Vladimir Putin and President of Singapore Halimah Yacob attended the groundbreaking ceremony for a Russian Cultural Centre.

Vladimir Putin and Mahathir Mohamad: Meeting in Singapore

Singapore: State Dinner in Honour of Russian President

On Tuesday, November 13, 2018, a state dinner was held in Singapore on behalf of the President of the Republic, Halimah Yacob, in honour of President of Russia Vladimir Putin. The function took place in the presidential residence, the Istana. The Russian leader gave a welcoming speech.

Vladimir Putin and Halima Jacob Hold Closed Meeting in Singapore

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Halimah Yacob (The two leaders’ meeting was closed to the media) in Singapore, on Tuesday, November 13, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Attends Working Breakfast at Elysee Palace

Vladimir Putin attended a working breakfast at the Elysee Palace, Paris, on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

A working breakfast, hosted by President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron in honour of the heads of delegations who have arrived to attend the celebrations to mark 100 years since the end of WWI, took place at the Elysee Palace. The event was held in an informal setting, without the presence of journalists.

Representatives of over 80 countries and heads of the most international organisations were invited to attend the celebratory events in Paris.

Vladimir Putin's Interview with Russia Today (RT) in Paris


During his visit to France to attend commemorative events marking the centenary of Armistice Day, Vladimir Putin answered questions from a Russia Today journalist in Paris, on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Lays Flowers at Monument to Soldiers of Russian Expeditio...

Vladimir Putin, who is in Paris to attend the commemorative events to mark 100 years since the end of WWI, honoured Russian soldiers and officers by laying flowers at the Monument to Officers and Soldiers of the Russian Expeditionary Force Who Fought in France in WWI, on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

Along with the Russian President, descendants of WWI participants also attended the ceremony. The President spoke with them following the ceremony.

Renowned Russian sculptor Vladimir Surovtsev created the memorial. The piece, entitled The Spring, shows a young Russian officer who holds a French WWI helmet with Russian double-headed eagle as a symbol honouring his fallen fellow soldiers.

Commemorative Ceremony Marking the Centenary of Armistice Day

Vladimir Putin attended a commemorative ceremony marking the centenary of Armistice Day, on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

The French capital became the venue for major events marking the end of World War I, which ended on November 11, 1918.

A commemorative ceremony was held at the Arc de Triomphe which was attended by the heads of state of the nations that participated in the war, and heads of some international organisations.

Sergey Lavrov Reacts to Spy Scandal Between Russia and Austria

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions at a news conference following talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Comoros, Mohamed El-Amine Souef in Moscow, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov Notes "France Illegally Owns Mayotta"

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions at a news conference following talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Comoros, Mohamed El-Amine Souef in Moscow, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov Asserts "Kosovo Belongs to Serbia"

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions at a news conference following talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Comoros, Mohamed El-Amine Souef in Moscow, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks on INF Treaty

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions on the sidelines of the joint meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers, CSTO Council of Defence Ministers and CSTO Committee of Security Council Secretaries, Astana, November 8, 2018.

Lavrov Confirms: Putin and Trump Will Meet in Argentina

Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions on the sidelines of the joint meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers, CSTO Council of Defence Ministers and CSTO Committee of Security Council Secretaries, Astana, November 8, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Opens Monument to Ivan Turgenev

Vladimir Putin attended the unveiling ceremony for the monument to outstanding Russian writer Ivan Turgenev and also toured the renewed exhibit at the writer’s restored House-Museum on Ostozhenka Street in Moscow, on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

The monument became part of the Turgenev Block architectural and museum compound, which includes the writer’s museum-house and adjacent garden and park on Ostozhenka Street in Moscow.
The sculpture is by National Artist of the Russian Federation Sergei Kazantsev.

Vladimir Putin Congratulates Russian Police on Professional Holiday

During a visit to the Moscow University of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia named after V.Ya. Kikoty, Vladimir Putin addressed the personnel and veterans of the internal affairs bodies and congratulated them on their professional holiday, on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks at Moscow Format Consultations on Afghanistan

Remarks by Sergey Lavrov at the second meeting of the Moscow Consultation Format on Afghanistan in Moscow, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Nursultan Nazarbayev Welcomes Kazakhstan-Russia Forum to Petropavlovsk

Nursultan Nazarbayev delivered a welcoming speech at the15th Kazakhstan-Russia Interregional Cooperation Forum in Petropavlovsk, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Vladimir Putin's Remarks at Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Forum

Vladimir Putin took part in the 15th Russia-Kazakhstan Interregional Cooperation Forum in Petropavlovsk, on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Speech at Meeting of Heads of Special Services in Moscow

Speech by Sergey Lavrov at the XVII Meeting of Heads of Special Services, Security Bodies and Law Enforcement Bodies of Foreign Partner Countries of the FSB of Russia in Moscow, on Wednesday, November 7, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks After Talks with Josep Borrell in Madrid

Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at the news conference following talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and International Cooperation of Spain Josep Borrell in Madrid, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Vladimir Putin's Remarks on Military Technology Cooperation with Foreign...

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Commission for Military Technology Cooperation with Foreign States, in the Kremlin, Moscow, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Marks GRU's Centenary

On the eve of the Military Intelligence Day, Vladimir Putin took part in a solemn event dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Main Intelligence Directorate - GRU (now the Main Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia), in Russian Army Theater, Moscow, on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Vladimir Putin's Remarks at Community Active Citizens Forum

Vladimir Putin's remarks at the plenary meeting of the fourth Community Active Citizens Forum in Moscow, on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Sergey Lavrov's Remarks After Talks with Thomas Greminger

Vladimir Putin and Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez: Press Conference Followin...

Vladimir Putin and Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez: Russian-Cuban Talks in Kr...

The Kremlin hosted talks between Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the Cuban State Council and the Council of Ministers Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, who arrived in Russia on an official visit, on Friday, November 2, 2018.

The agenda included the current state of the Russian-Cuban strategic partnership in various spheres and prospects for further enhancing it, as well as current international and regional issues.

Sergey Lavrov Met in Moscow with OSCE SG Greminger

Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov met with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger in Moscow, on Friday, November 2, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Receives Largest German Business in Kremlin

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with representatives of major German companies – core members of the German Eastern Business Association, on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Vladimir Putin's Speech at World Russian People's Council

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary meeting of the 22th World Russian People’s Council, dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the organization, Moscow,on Thursday, November 1, 2018.

Representatives of all branches of government, leaders of public and religious associations, scientists, education, culture, delegates of Russian communities from far and near abroad are invited to participate in the work of the council.

The World Russian People’s Council was established in May 1993; since February 2009, the head of the cathedral has been the Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill.

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 campaig...