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President Putin Answers Media Questions After Direct Line

After the Direct Line with Vladimir Putin special program, Russian President answered a number of questions from media representatives, Moscow, June 20, 2019.

2019 Direct Line with Vladimir Putin

The annual special Direct Line with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Moscow, June 20, 2019.

Sergey Lavrov’s Remarks at Joint Press Conference with Ignazio Cassis

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at a joint news conference following talks with Head of the Federal Department (Minister) of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis, Moscow, June 19, 2019.

Departure by President El-Sisi After Visit to Belarus

Aleksandr Lukashenko, Abdel Fattah El Sisi Plant Tree in Minsk

Minister Lavrov Meets with Switzerland's Cassis in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers opening remarks at talks with Head of the Federal Department (Minister) of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis, Moscow, June 19, 2019.

Opening of Renovated Complex of Swiss Embassy in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Head of the Federal Department (Minister) of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation Ignazio Cassis and Swedish Ambassador to Russia Peter Ericson partipates in the opening of the renovated complex of the Swiss Embassy in Moscow, June 18, 2019.

Minister Lavrov's Remarks on Russia and Order of Malta

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at the presentation of the collection of articles “Russia and the Order of Malta. 1697-1817.” Moscow, June 18, 2019.

Minister Lavrov's Statement After Talks with S Korea's FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers statement at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Korea Kang Kyung-wha, Moscow, June 17, 2019.

Sergey Lavrov Welcomes Kang Kyung-Wha to Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers opening remarks during talks with South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha, Moscow, June 17, 2019.

Osaka Will Host a G20 Summit

On the 28th and 29th of June 2019, the leaders of the G20 will gather in Osaka as Japan hosts its first ever G20 Summit. Concurrent with the Summit meeting, the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting, the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and other ministerial meetings will also be held at eight different locations throughout Japan.

During its presidency of the G20 Summit, the Japanese government is determined to carry out strong leadership in advancing discussions toward resolving the myriad issues now facing the international community.

　At the same time, the G20 Summit is a perfect opportunity for people from all over the world to see and experience not only a newly revitalized and transforming Japan—which is thanks to booming corporate profits and a wave of inbound investment as a result of bold regulatory reforms and other stimulus measures—but also the wide-ranging appeal of the various regions that will host these consequential discussions.

The nine cities hosting the G20 Summit and its related ministerial meetings all have their own fascinating cuisine, history, and culture. The city of Osaka, location of the Summit Meeting, is one of Japan’s economic powerhouses with a population of 2.72 million (Osaka Prefecture: 8.83 million) and a GDP of JPY 20 trillion (USD 187 billion) (Osaka Prefecture: JPY 39 trillion (USD 364 billion)). Meanwhile, the Tourism Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Hokkaido’s increasingly popular and scenic international resort town of Kutchan, with a population of 16,000. These incredibly diverse municipalities have already started thoroughly preparing for the gatherings they will host.

President Putin Meets with Emir of Qatar in Dushanbe

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Emir of the State of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on the sidelines of the CICA summit, Dushanbe, June 15, 2019.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Your Highness,

Colleagues,

We are very happy to see you, to have an opportunity to talk with you on the sidelines of such a high-profile international event.

Last year we marked the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations. I would like to note that throughout these years our relations have been developing steadily. Qatar is our important and reliable partner in the Middle East and North Africa region.

We note considerable interaction in investment activities. Our investment funds are operating effectively. I know that thanks to your decision, $2 billion were allocated for joint projects. Opportunities are currently being reviewed for another $10 billion.

We also have other areas of interaction. I am referring to our cultural and humanitarian ties, as well as military technical cooperation.

I certainly look forward to discussing with you the issues related to the situation in the region. I hope you will tell me about the progress you have made in the preparations for the FIFA World Cup.

Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani: Thank you very much, Mr President. I am very glad to have this meeting. Our last meeting took place during the FIFA World Cup in Moscow.

Our countries are united by strong, deep and solid relations. They got a special boost, a special development in the past several years, especially in such areas as energy and investment. The same is true of culture. The Year of Russian Culture was held in Qatar, and we think it was very successful. I believe we should use this cultural foundation for boosting cultural exchanges between our countries.

Mr President, first of all I would like to thank you for the support the 2018 Organising Committee is giving us, and also to congratulate you again on successfully hosting of that huge event. I also want to thank you once again for the assistance we are getting in our preparations for the 2022 World Cup. Several Russian experts who were directly involved in the preparations for the World Cup in the Russian Federation are currently helping Qatar to prepare for 2022.

As regards the investment you mentioned, Mr President, Qatar is ready to invest more and to cooperate with Russia in this area.

President Putin's Speech at Dushanbe CICA Summit

President Vladimir Putin of Russia spoke at the plenary session of delegation heads of the states and international organisation attending the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Dushanbe, June 15, 2019.

Putin Gave Xi Russian Ice Cream As a Birthday Present

Before the start of the CICA plenary session, President of Russia Vladimir Putin came to the residence of the President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping to wish him a happy birthday, Dushanbe, June 15, 2019.

The Russian leader praised Xi Jinping’s role in the development of bilateral relations and noted the success of the recent state visit by China’s President to Russia. Vladimir Putin gave Xi Jinping Russian ice cream as a birthday present.

Meeting of SCO Leaders in Bishkek 2019

Participants in the summit are discussing the current state and prospects for the further deepening of interaction within the SCO in such areas as security, counteracting extremism, terrorism and drug trafficking, as well as the development of the economy, industry and cultural cooperation. In addition, the SCO leaders are discussing ways to settle the conflicts in Afghanistan and Syria, as well as the developments around Iran’s nuclear programme.

Before a restricted format meeting, which is traditionally held behind closed doors, the leaders of the SCO member states (China, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan) took part in a joint photo session.

Later, the meeting continued in the expanded format with participation of heads of delegations from observer countries (Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran and Mongolia), as well as the leaders of several international organisations, including the UN Secretary-General, Chairman of the CIS Executive Committee, CSTO Acting Secretary General, and Chairman of the Eurasian Economic Commission Board.

In particular, the SCO Heads of State Council adopted decisions on the implementation of the SCO Anti-Drug Strategy for 2018–2023, the interregional cooperation of the SCO member states and the Regulations of the SCO Heads of Regions Forum, as well as cooperation in digitalisation, information and communications technology, and environmental protection. The SCO leaders adopted decisions to sign memorandums of understanding between the SCO Secretariat and international organisations, such as the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), the World Tourism Organisation (WTO), the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE). A decision was also made to sign the Roadmap for Further Action of the SCO-Afghanistan Contact Group.

The documents signed following the SCO Heads of State Council meeting include agreements on cooperation in the field of media, physical fitness and sport, as well as healthcare.

President Lukashenko Partipates in Bishkek SCO Summit

President Putin's Speech at Bishkek SCO Summit

President of Russia Vladimir Putin attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, June 14, 2019.

President Putin Arrives in Bishkek to Attends SCO Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan to take part in the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State, June 13, 2019.

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the capital of Kyrgyzstan to take part in the meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State, June 13, 2019.

The main events of the summit will be held on June 14. The summit agenda includes discussions on the SCO’s further development, promotion of practical cooperation to ensure security and stability in Eurasia, and expansion of economic and humanitarian ties of the SCO member states.

Following the discussion, the participants are to adopt a substantial package of documents, including the Bishkek Declaration.

Vladimir Putin is to hold a number of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders.

Mir's Batyrshin Interview with President Putin

On June 13, 2019, prior to visiting Kyrgyzstan to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit and Tajikistan to take part in the summit of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, President Vladimir Putin answered the questions of Radik Batyrshin, President and Editor-in-chief of the Mir Interstate Television and Radio Company.

President Putin Congratulates Nation on Russia Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers remarks at a reception to mark the Russia Day, held on the Ivanovskaya Square of the Moscow Kremlin, June 12, 2019.

Kremlin's Awards Ceremony on Occasion of Russia Day

On Russia Day, in the St George Hall of the Kremlin, President of Russia Vladimir Putin presented the 2018 National Awards for outstanding achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, and humanitarian activity, June 12, 2019.

The 2018 National Award in science and technology has been awarded to Valery Mitrofanov, Vladislav Pustovoit and Yefim Khazanov for establishing the fundamental ideas and instrumental solutions making it possible to record gravitational waves; Vladimir Porkhanov, Vladimir Parshin and Vladimir Kharchenko for substantiating a new concept to reduce morbidity and mortality in patients with tracheal stenosis and introducing it into clinical practice; Vitaly Naumkin for an outstanding contribution to Oriental studies (Arab and Islamic studies).

The 2018 Russian Federation National Award in literature and the arts has been awarded to Pavel Basinsky for his contribution to the development of Russian literature; Nikolai Lugansky for his contribution to Russian and world music; Yelena Shatkovskaya for her contribution to the preservation of Russia’s historical, cultural and natural heritage.

The 2018 National Award for outstanding achievements in humanitarian work has been awarded to Rodion Shchedrin.

Talks in Moscow Between Russia's Lavrov and Grenada's David

Talks are taking place in Moscow between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Grenada Peter David, June 11, 2019.

Minister Lavrov Meets Union Minister Tint Swe in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov holds a bilateral meeting with State Counsellor of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Kyaw Tint Swe, Moscow, June 11, 2019.

Minister Lavrov Meets with Mali's Drame in Moscow

Opening Remarks by Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali Tiebile Drame, Moscow, June 10, 2019.

Direct Line with President Putin to be Held on June 20

On June 20, 2019, at 12 pm, a direct straight line with Vladimir Putin will be broadcast live in Russian on Channel One, Russia 1, Russia 24, NTV, Russian Public Television and Mir TV channels. The Kremlin Stories (TKS) channel will also provide a full video of this event, but with English subtitles.

The President will answer questions regarding public, political and socioeconomic life in the country as well as international affairs.

People can ask their questions by calling, sending a text or MMS message, and via the programme’s website or a special mobile application.

Questions for Direct Line will also be accepted from users of Vkontakte and Odnoklassniki social networks, where apart from writing text messages, users can submit a recorded video with their question for the President.

In addition, users of the Moskva-Putinu and OK Live applications will be able to contact the Direct Line studio during the live session.

Questions will be accepted from 8 am Moscow Time on June 9 up until the end of the programme on June 20. The President will be asked the most interesting and relevant questions during the live broadcast.

Calls can be made from any part of Russia to the following toll-free number: 8 (800) 200 4040. Calls from both mobile phones and landlines are free of charge. Calls to the message processing centre from abroad can be made to the following phone numbers: +7 (499) 550 4040, +7 (495) 539 4040.

Mobile text and multimedia messages can be sent free of charge to the number 04040 from telephone numbers issued by Russian mobile operators. Questions should be written in Russian and contain no more than 70 characters.

Questions to the President can also be posted on the website www.moskva-putinu.ru, or москва-путину.рф. This page also contains detailed information on the upcoming Direct Line, ways to get in touch with the Unified Message Processing Centre, as well as on previous sessions.

The official Moskva – Putinu application for mobile devices can also be used to submit questions from June 9.

The official groups in the VKontakte and Odnoklassniki social networks are vk.com/moskvaputinu и ok.ru/moskvaputinu.

On June 20, Public Television of Russia (OTR) will provide sign language interpreting, which will also appear on the programme’s website.

Discussion at Plenary Session of SPIEF'19 (eng)

The President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres participate in the discussion at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, which is moderated by the journalist, RT TV Channel presenter Sophie Shevardnadze, June 7, 2019.

UN SG Guterres Delivers Remarks at SPIEF'19 (eng)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivers remarks at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'19), June 7, 2019.

Putin Meets CEO's of Foreign Companies in St Petersburg

On the sidelines of 2019 St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Vladimir Putin meets with CEO's of foreign companies, June 7, 2019.

Prime Minister Pellegrini Delivers Remarks at SPIEF'19 (eng)

Prime Minister of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini delivers remarks at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'19), June 7, 2019.

Prime Minister Pashinyan Delivers Remarks at SPIEF'19 (eng)

Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan delivers remarks at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'19), June 7, 2019.

President Radev Delivers Remarks at SPIEF'19 (eng)

Президент Болгарии Румен Радев выступает с речью на пленарном заседании Петербургского международного экономического форума (ПМЭФ'19) 7 июня 2019 года.

President Xi Delivers Remarks at SPIEF'19 (eng)

President of China Xi Jinping delivers remarks at the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'19), June 7, 2019.

2019 St Petersburg International Economic Forum (full eng)

The Plenary session of St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF'19) was attended by the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of China Xi Jinping, President of Bulgaria Rumen Radev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, Prime Minister of Slovakia Peter Pellegrini and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The discussion is moderated by journalist, RT TV Channel presenter Sophie Shevardnadze.