The President has approved a list of instructions following the March 18, 2025 meeting of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
In particular, the Government was instructed to:
🔸ensure amendements are made to legislation to establish an approval procedure for transactions which result in individuals from unfriendly states acquiring real estate for conducting business activities in Russia, as well as the specific conditions for the exercise of repurchase rights by foreign investors for shares and stakes in the authorised capitals of business entities alienated by them after February 22, 2022, so as to protect the rights and legitimate interests of Russian citizens and entities which own these shares and stakes in the authorised capitals;
🔸establish and update on a regular basis a list of individuals from unfriendly states who ceased or reduced their business activities in Russia after February 22, 2022.
See more on the Kremlin's official website.
In particular, the Government was instructed to:
🔸ensure amendements are made to legislation to establish an approval procedure for transactions which result in individuals from unfriendly states acquiring real estate for conducting business activities in Russia, as well as the specific conditions for the exercise of repurchase rights by foreign investors for shares and stakes in the authorised capitals of business entities alienated by them after February 22, 2022, so as to protect the rights and legitimate interests of Russian citizens and entities which own these shares and stakes in the authorised capitals;
🔸establish and update on a regular basis a list of individuals from unfriendly states who ceased or reduced their business activities in Russia after February 22, 2022.
See more on the Kremlin's official website.
On April 22, talks will be held in Moscow between Vladimir Putin and Sultan of Oman Haitham bin Tariq Al-Said, who will be in Russia on a state visit
Main aspects of further development of the cooperation between Russia and Oman will be discussed, including trade and economy, finance and investment, and culture and humanitarian affairs. Some current international and regional issues will be addressed as well.
Main aspects of further development of the cooperation between Russia and Oman will be discussed, including trade and economy, finance and investment, and culture and humanitarian affairs. Some current international and regional issues will be addressed as well.
The President has approved a list of instructions following the plenary meeting of the Future Technologies Forum and a tour of its exhibition, as well as the February 21, 2025 meeting with scientists
The Government was in particular instructed to:
🔹ensure an edition of the Future Technologies Forum dedicated to the establishment of bioeconomy in Russia and the use of biotechnology in various sectors is held in 2026, with appropriate preparations made;
🔹ensure in cooperation with the Russian Science Foundation a yearly grant competition in memory of the scientist Yevgeny Velikhov is held;
🔹as part of fine-tuning the national projects aimed at ensuring Russia's leadership in technology, determine scientific institutions responsible for conducting research in consultation with the Russian Academy of Sciences and other concerned parties;
🔹taking into account the instructions given previously, consider the creation of a national supercomputer centre.
Additionally, the Government was instructed to submit proposals for:
🔹creating a supra-departmental mechanism for implementing the technology policy so as to coordinate steps made in the field of technological development at all stages of a product life cycle;
🔹taking additional measures to promote in Russia a favorable market environment for domestic producers of industrial goods, aimed in particular at improving the efficiency of certification procedures and combating illegal import, production, and circulation of goods;
🔹expanding the use of artificial intelligence-based technologies and computer modeling with a view to reduce the time it takes to develop and implement new materials;
🔹improving the legal framework for the circulation of data on high-tech materials and their components, with account taken of the establishment of a single intersectoral digital database;
🔹creating roboticised laboratories for conducting research using AI-based technologies, with results to be implemented in various industrial sectors;
🔹supporting the establishment of pilot production infrastructure in research as well as higher education institutions;
🔹creating an intersectoral additive manufacturing technology centre with a view to implement such technologies by industrial enterprises, in cooperation with the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rosatom State Corporation, and the Kurchatov Institute.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
The Government was in particular instructed to:
🔹ensure an edition of the Future Technologies Forum dedicated to the establishment of bioeconomy in Russia and the use of biotechnology in various sectors is held in 2026, with appropriate preparations made;
🔹ensure in cooperation with the Russian Science Foundation a yearly grant competition in memory of the scientist Yevgeny Velikhov is held;
🔹as part of fine-tuning the national projects aimed at ensuring Russia's leadership in technology, determine scientific institutions responsible for conducting research in consultation with the Russian Academy of Sciences and other concerned parties;
🔹taking into account the instructions given previously, consider the creation of a national supercomputer centre.
Additionally, the Government was instructed to submit proposals for:
🔹creating a supra-departmental mechanism for implementing the technology policy so as to coordinate steps made in the field of technological development at all stages of a product life cycle;
🔹taking additional measures to promote in Russia a favorable market environment for domestic producers of industrial goods, aimed in particular at improving the efficiency of certification procedures and combating illegal import, production, and circulation of goods;
🔹expanding the use of artificial intelligence-based technologies and computer modeling with a view to reduce the time it takes to develop and implement new materials;
🔹improving the legal framework for the circulation of data on high-tech materials and their components, with account taken of the establishment of a single intersectoral digital database;
🔹creating roboticised laboratories for conducting research using AI-based technologies, with results to be implemented in various industrial sectors;
🔹supporting the establishment of pilot production infrastructure in research as well as higher education institutions;
🔹creating an intersectoral additive manufacturing technology centre with a view to implement such technologies by industrial enterprises, in cooperation with the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rosatom State Corporation, and the Kurchatov Institute.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
🇷🇺🇿🇦 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa
🔹The presidents discussed issues pertaining to the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.
🔹In view of the willingness to contribute in the search for ways to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis displayed by the South African side, Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests are respected.
🔹The President of Russia extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27.
🔹The leaders resolved to maintain contact at various levels.
🔹The presidents discussed issues pertaining to the further development of bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade and economy, as well as investment.
🔹In view of the willingness to contribute in the search for ways to peacefully resolve the Ukraine crisis displayed by the South African side, Vladimir Putin outlined Russia's principled stance regarding the necessity to eliminate the root causes behind the conflict and ensure Russia's security interests are respected.
🔹The President of Russia extended his best wishes to Cyril Ramaphosa and the entire South African people for the upcoming Freedom Day, the national day of South Africa celebrated on April 27.
🔹The leaders resolved to maintain contact at various levels.
The President answering questions from media
The answers are available in full on the Kremlin's official website.
The answers are available in full on the Kremlin's official website.