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Vladimir Putin’s annual news conference
20 december / 2018

Vladimir Putin’s annual news conference

Vladimir Putin’s annual news conference
Vladimir Putin's Telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump
21 november / 2017

Vladimir Putin's Telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump

As agreed in advance, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump.
Vladimir Putin's Meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in restricted format
13 november / 2017

Vladimir Putin's Meeting with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan in restricted format

As we agreed during my visit to your country, we will hold a working meeting today. Thank you for accepting my invitation.<br />
It is true that we are quite close, as you said, just an hour’s flight or so. Let me stress at the beginning of our meeting that our relations can be considered almost fully restored.
Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump approved a joint statement on Syria
11 november / 2017

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump approved a joint statement on Syria

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the United States Donald Trump approved a joint statement on Syria following a conversation on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
Article by Vladimir Putin, The 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Danang: Together Towards Prosperity and Harmonious Development
08 november / 2017

Article by Vladimir Putin, The 25th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Danang: Together Towards Prosperity and Harmonious Development

The 25th anniversary APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting will take place in Danang very soon, on November 10 and 11.
Russia Calling! Investment Forum
24 october / 2017

Russia Calling! Investment Forum

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Ladies and gentlemen, good afternoon,<br />
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I am happy to welcome the participants of the 9th Russia Calling! Investment Forum, which brought together over 2,000 guests from more than 60 countries this year, including major investors, heads of leading Russian and foreign companies, and prominent finance and investment professionals.
Chemical disarmament completed in Russia
27 september / 2017

Chemical disarmament completed in Russia

Vladimir Putin: "The last chemical ammunition from Russia’s chemical weapons arsenal will be destroyed today.
Excerpts from Vladimir Putin’s news conference following BRICS Summit
05 september / 2017

Excerpts from Vladimir Putin’s news conference following BRICS Summit

Question: One of the top news stories these days is the US decision to shut down several Russian diplomatic facilities, which in essence amounts to another instance of seizing diplomatic property. The Russian Foreign Ministry has used the words “seizure” and “searches”. You have not said anything on this matter so far. Will you comment on it now?