Message by the Presidential Press Service on a drone strike against the residence of the President of the Russian Federation at the Kremlin:

Two unmanned aerial vehicles targeted the Kremlin. Timely action by the military and special services involving radar systems enabled them to disable the devices. They crashed in the Kremlin grounds, scattering fragments without causing any casualties or damage.

We view these actions as a planned terrorist attack and an assassination attempt targeting the President, carried out ahead of Victory Day and the May 9 Parade, where foreign guests are expected to be present, among others.

The President has not suffered in this terrorist attack. His working schedule remains unchanged and follows its ordinary course.

Russia reserves the right to take countermeasures wherever and whenever it deems appropriate.

🇷🇺🇻🇪 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro at the initiative of the Venezuelan side

🔹Nicolas Maduro strongly condemned the Kiev regime's attempt to attack the Kremlin with unmanned aerial vehicles and expressed solidarity and support for Russia on behalf of the people of Venezuela.

🔹During the conversation, current issues in the further development of the Russian-Venezuelan strategic partnership, including the implementation of joint projects in the trade, economic, energy and humanitarian areas, were also discussed.

🔹It was agreed to maintain contact at various levels.

On May 8, Moscow will host Vladimir Putin’s talks with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov who will pay an official visit to Russia

The presidents plan to discuss the status and prospects for developing mutually beneficial trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian cooperation and important issues of further strengthening allied bilateral relations and strategic partnership, considering Russia’s chairmanship of the Eurasian Economic Union in 2023 and Kyrgyzstan’s presidency of the Commonwealth of Independent States.

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Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council

A number of issues related to preparations for Victory Day celebrations were discussed.

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Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the leaders and citizens of foreign states on the 78th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War

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Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Governor of the Kurgan Region Vadim Shumkov reported to Vladimmir Putin on the fire incidents in the Kurgan Region, firefighting measures and aid to local residents

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Talks between the President of Russia and the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, at the Kremlin, have ended

The current state of and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation and interaction within integration associations, as well as regional and international issues were discussed.

Following the talks, the two leaders adopted a joint statement on deepening relations of strategic partnership and alliance.

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Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev

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Following the Victory Parade on Red Square, the President laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden

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