Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum

“As in the past years, the event’s rich and substantive agenda covers a broad range of relevant and significant issues. Scientists, entrepreneurs, politicians and public figures will discuss key trends and prospects related to the Russian and global economy. They will examine the profound tectonic shifts that are gaining momentum today.These are in no small measure due to the ongoing formation of a multipolar world and efforts by most countries to secure political and economic independence. Given this, I consider it to be both vital and timely that the theme for this year’s Forum is Sovereign Development as the Basis of a Just World: Joining Forces for Future Generations,“ the President’s message reads, in part.

The forum will take place on June 14–17.

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🇷🇺🇹🇷 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan

🔹Discussion of topical issues of Russian-Turkish cooperation continued. Mutual confidence was expressed that a comprehensive and mutually beneficial partnership in various spheres would continue to develop dynamically. In this context, the commitment to the consistent implementation of joint projects in energy, trade and tourism was noted.

🔹A range of international topics was also touched upon, including further coordination in multilateral organisations.

🔹The Presidents discussed the situation around Ukraine. Vladimir Putin stated that the Kiev authorities, at the suggestion of their Western curators, were still making a dangerous bet on the escalation of hostilities, committing war crimes, openly using terrorist methods, and organising sabotage on Russian territory. A clear example of this was the barbaric action to destroy the Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power station in the Kherson Region, which resulted in a large environmental and humanitarian catastrophe.

🔹The President of Russia once again congratulated his Turkish counterpart on his official assumption of office. The two leaders agreed to maintain a regular personal dialogue.

🇷🇺🇿🇦 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa

🔸Topical issues of further development of bilateral strategic partnership were discussed.

🔸Questions related to the well-known African initiative to find ways of resolving the Ukrainian conflict were discussed. It was agreed that Vladimir Putin would soon receive a delegation with a number of African heads of state.

🔸The preparations for the second Russia-Africa summit scheduled to take place in St Petersburg in late July and the upcoming BRICS summit in Johannesburg in August were also touched upon. A willingness was expressed to continue close coordination of Russia and South Africa's work on international platforms.

🇷🇺🇸🇦 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

🔹The leaders discussed current aspects of multifaceted Russia-Saudi cooperation, in particular, ways to build up trade and economic ties and implement ambitious joint projects in investment, transport logistics and energy.

🔹They held an in-depth discussion of ensuring stability on the global energy market. Both sides expressed their appreciation of the high level of cooperation within the framework of OPEC Plus, which allows them to take prompt and effective measures to maintain the balance of oil demand and supply. They noted the importance of the agreements to this effect attained at the recent ministerial meeting in Riyadh.

🔹The sides also talked about various aspects of Russia-Saudi interaction at other multilateral organisations.

🔹They agreed to maintain contacts at different levels.

Video address to the participants of the first International Forum of Ministers of Education

“All children in Russia have equal access to free and high-quality preschool, general and further education today. The country has an up-to-date system for managing and evaluating the quality of education based on objective data.
We have one of the most effective systems in the world for identifying, supporting and developing the abilities and talents of children and youth, which is convincingly evidenced by international surveys as well as the Russian teams’ brilliant victories at international school Olympiads,” the President stressed.

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The President spoke by telephone with Acting Governor of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo to discuss the situation in the region after the collapse of the sabotaged Kakhovskaya hydroelectric power plant

Following the conversation, Vladimir Putin instructed the Emergencies Ministry to provide all necessary assistance to households affected by the flood, in full compliance with the standards of the Russian Federation. The President also instructed officials to identify the entire scope of additional needs that may arise in the region in the aftermath of this act of sabotage and the flooding it caused.

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Winners of the 2022 Russian Federation National Awards for achievements in science and technology, literature and the arts, human rights, charity work, and humanitarian activity have been announced

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