Vladimir Putin met with Yaroslavl Region Governor Mikhail Yevrayev
The governor briefed the President of the development dynamics of the region. In particular:
🔹the Yaroslavl Region ranks third in the Central Federal District in terms of physical investment volume: 425 billion rubles of investment is being deployed in the region, with 27,000 new jobs created;
🔹over four years, the region's budget has grown by 50 percent, reaching 145 billion rubles, with public sector salaries indexed by 48 percent, and social benefits by 30 percent;
🔹tourist traffic to the region doubled to reach 12.5 million people, while the number of small businesses is now 51,000; construction is underway on Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport, funded mostly by private investors;
🔹81 percent of the region's transportation fleet is new, and a total of 2,100 kilometres of roads have been repaired;
🔹the construction of a new building for the regional children's hospital is nearing completion, with plans for major renovations in other healthcare facilities.
Support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families were discussed as well. The regional authorities implement the Heroes of Yaroslavia project with 300 participants as well as the Strong in Spirit adaptive sports programme and have established the Honour and Glory regional medal.
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The governor briefed the President of the development dynamics of the region. In particular:
🔹the Yaroslavl Region ranks third in the Central Federal District in terms of physical investment volume: 425 billion rubles of investment is being deployed in the region, with 27,000 new jobs created;
🔹over four years, the region's budget has grown by 50 percent, reaching 145 billion rubles, with public sector salaries indexed by 48 percent, and social benefits by 30 percent;
🔹tourist traffic to the region doubled to reach 12.5 million people, while the number of small businesses is now 51,000; construction is underway on Golden Ring Yaroslavl International Airport, funded mostly by private investors;
🔹81 percent of the region's transportation fleet is new, and a total of 2,100 kilometres of roads have been repaired;
🔹the construction of a new building for the regional children's hospital is nearing completion, with plans for major renovations in other healthcare facilities.
Support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families were discussed as well. The regional authorities implement the Heroes of Yaroslavia project with 300 participants as well as the Strong in Spirit adaptive sports programme and have established the Honour and Glory regional medal.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
"Excellent. Congratulations to all the builders, engineers, and workers": Vladimir Putin received a report by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin detailing the 2025 achievements in the construction sector
In particular, the road development plans have been implemented in full. In addition, the road death rate in Russia has fallen by almost 25 percent over the past five years.
The issue of ensuring water supply for the Donetsk People's Republic was discussed as well.
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In particular, the road development plans have been implemented in full. In addition, the road death rate in Russia has fallen by almost 25 percent over the past five years.
The issue of ensuring water supply for the Donetsk People's Republic was discussed as well.
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On January 15, 2026, Vladimir Putin will receive the letters of credence from newly appointed foreign ambassadors
In keeping with a tradition, the ceremony will take place in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
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In keeping with a tradition, the ceremony will take place in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
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🇷🇺🇧🇷 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
🔸The leaders exchanged views on current international issues, focusing on the situation surrounding Venezuela. They emphasised Russia and Brazil shared fundamental stances as to ensuring the sovereignty and national interests of the Bolivarian Republic. In addition, they agreed to continue coordinating their efforts, including within the UN as well as through BRICS, with the aim of deescalating tensions in Latin America as well as other regions of the world.
🔸In light of the upcoming meeting of the Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission on Cooperation, to be held in February 2026, the leaders had a thorough discussion of issues pertaining to further development of the bilateral ties in a wide range of areas.
🔸The leaders exchanged views on current international issues, focusing on the situation surrounding Venezuela. They emphasised Russia and Brazil shared fundamental stances as to ensuring the sovereignty and national interests of the Bolivarian Republic. In addition, they agreed to continue coordinating their efforts, including within the UN as well as through BRICS, with the aim of deescalating tensions in Latin America as well as other regions of the world.
🔸In light of the upcoming meeting of the Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission on Cooperation, to be held in February 2026, the leaders had a thorough discussion of issues pertaining to further development of the bilateral ties in a wide range of areas.
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A ceremony to present letters of credence to the President of the Russian Federation is underway in the St Andrew Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace
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The ceremony to present letters of credence to the President of the Russian Federation concluded at the Kremlin
the President said in his address to foreign ambassadors.
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I would like to underline that we are always ready to build equal and mutually beneficial relations with all international partners in the name of common prosperity, well-being, and development,
the President said in his address to foreign ambassadors.
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Vladimir Putin: "The crisis surrounding Ukraine became a direct consequence of a long history of ignoring Russia's interests and a conscious effort to multiply threats to our security and to expand NATO towards our country, contrary to the public assurances given to us previously"
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🇷🇺🇮🇱 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu
🔹The leaders discussed the state of affairs in the Middle East and the situation surrounding Iran. Vladimir Putin laid out his fundamental stance in favour of stepping up political and diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring the region's stability and security. The Russian side confirmed its commitment to continuing making mediation efforts and promoting a constructive dialogue involving all concerned parties.
🔹The leaders also agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.
🔹The leaders discussed the state of affairs in the Middle East and the situation surrounding Iran. Vladimir Putin laid out his fundamental stance in favour of stepping up political and diplomatic efforts aimed at ensuring the region's stability and security. The Russian side confirmed its commitment to continuing making mediation efforts and promoting a constructive dialogue involving all concerned parties.
🔹The leaders also agreed to maintain contacts at various levels.
🇷🇺🇮🇷 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian
🔹During the call, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran briefed Vladimir Putin on the Iranian government's sustained efforts to normalise the situation in the country.
🔹It was noted that Russia and Iran unanimously and consistently support deescalating the tensions — both surrounding Iran and in the region as a whole — as soon as possible and resolving any emerging issues via exclusively political and diplomatic means.
🔹The leaders confirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran and implementing joint economic projects in various fields.
🔹During the call, the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran briefed Vladimir Putin on the Iranian government's sustained efforts to normalise the situation in the country.
🔹It was noted that Russia and Iran unanimously and consistently support deescalating the tensions — both surrounding Iran and in the region as a whole — as soon as possible and resolving any emerging issues via exclusively political and diplomatic means.
🔹The leaders confirmed their mutual commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran and implementing joint economic projects in various fields.
During a visit to the Aminyevskoye motive power depot of the Moscow Metro, Vladimir Putin saw an exhibition showcasing Russia-made autonomous systems
The exhibits included the Autonomous Systems for Cities booth, which showed Moscow's achievements in implementing self-driving technologies and smart transport systems. The Transport Autonomous Systems booth demonstrated self-driving trucks, heavy unmanned aerial vehicles, robotaxis, and delivery robots produced by Russian companies.
In addition, the President got a closer a look at the achievements of state-of-the-art autonomous systems in agriculture, as well as security and productivity solutions developed by Russian companies.
The President was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
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The exhibits included the Autonomous Systems for Cities booth, which showed Moscow's achievements in implementing self-driving technologies and smart transport systems. The Transport Autonomous Systems booth demonstrated self-driving trucks, heavy unmanned aerial vehicles, robotaxis, and delivery robots produced by Russian companies.
In addition, the President got a closer a look at the achievements of state-of-the-art autonomous systems in agriculture, as well as security and productivity solutions developed by Russian companies.
The President was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, Minister of Agriculture Oksana Lut, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Alexander Kozlov, Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin, and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
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Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of autonomous systems
In his opening remarks, the President spoke about the need to develop Russia-made self-driving and autonomous technologies at an accelerated pace, also touching upon the steps required to support Russia's innovative companies.
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In his opening remarks, the President spoke about the need to develop Russia-made self-driving and autonomous technologies at an accelerated pace, also touching upon the steps required to support Russia's innovative companies.
The implementation of autonomous, self-driving solutions is no fad, of course. Rather, it is a necessity, a path to making our country more competitive globally, to addressing social and economic development issues amid labour shortages and demographic challenges, and to ensuring Russia's security and therefore sovereignty.
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