Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Minister of Justice Konstantin Chuichenko

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The President congratulated the residents of Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia on the centenary of their republics

“I want to congratulate you and all residents of the republics of Adygea, Kabardino-Balkaria and Karachay-Cherkessia on the anniversary. I am sure that you will make every effort for the effective economic and social development of your regions, for strengthening stability and harmony in them,” the head of state said.

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Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the staff of the Fyodor Volkov Russian State Academic Drama Theatre and to the family and friends of Sergei Puskepalis

“He was always honest with other people and himself. Both in his life and in his work, Sergei Puskepalis remained faithful to noble moral and spiritual values and to the ideals of patriotism and justice. He followed the commands of his heart – he helped people, supported our compatriots, and he remained beside the people of Donbass in their time of need,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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Address by the President of the Russian Federation

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the heads of leading engineering schools and their industry partners

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Vladimir Putin met with Novgorod Region Governor Andrei Nikitin

During the meeting, the construction of healthcare facilities, sports and road infrastructure, and plans for the comprehensive improvement and protection of cultural sites were discussed.

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The President spoke at a concert in honour of the 1160th anniversary of Russian statehood in Veliky Novgorod

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🇷🇺🇹🇲 Telephone conversation with President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov

🔹During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin offered warm birthday greetings to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

🔹The leaders reaffirmed their mutual intention to further strengthen Russia-Turkmenistan strategic partnership across all areas.

🔹Earlier Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to Serdar Berdimuhamedov.

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🇷🇺🇸🇦 Telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

🔸Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud at the Saudi side’s initiative. Vladimir Putin asked Prince Mohammed bin Salman to convey his best regards and good wishes to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and congratulations to the Saudi authorities and people on the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia marked on September 23.

🔸The two leaders discussed various matters pertaining to their cooperation at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in the context of the decision adopted at the recent Samarkand summit to grant the status of Dialogue Partner to Saudi Arabia. Prince Mohammed bin Salman mentioned the SCO’s growing role in international affairs and expressed Saudi Arabia’s willingness to take an active part in its work.

🔸They talked about Russia-Saudi Arabia coordination to ensure stability on the global oil market, expressed a high appreciation of the efforts taken within the framework of OPEC+ and reaffirmed their commitment to implement the agreements reached.

🔸Prince Mohammed bin Salman said that Saudi Arabia would be adequately represented at the Russian Energy Week International Forum, which is scheduled to take place in Moscow on October 12–14.

🔸He expressed satisfaction with the transfer of foreign prisoners who illegally took part in hostilities in Donbass to Saudi Arabia, which became possible thanks to the personal mediation of the Crown Prince.

🔸During the exchange of views on the bilateral agenda, the sides noted that their trade and economic ties were growing at a high pace and that mutually beneficial cooperation was developing in widely different areas.

🔸It was agreed to maintain interaction and personal contacts.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Christianity in the Caucasus: Traditions and Modern Times international forum, which is timed to coincide with the 1100th anniversary of the baptism of Alania

"Christianity became a powerful creative and consolidating force for the peoples of ancient Alania and had a tremendous impact on the emergence and establishment of the written language, unique traditions and customs. It contributed to the formation of high spiritual and moral ideals and values which have been carefully passed on from one generation to another. Let me stress that about 200 ethnicities have been living in peace in Russia for centuries. Their languages, religion and way of life comprise a cultural and ethnic diversity and true wealth of our country which we sincerely cherish and are proud of,” the President’s message reads, in part.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law amending the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Article 151 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Russian Federation

In particular, the Federal Law:

🔹 establishes criminal liability for violating the terms of the government contract for the state defence order;

🔹 strengthens criminal liability for military personnel for committing crimes against military service during the period of mobilisation or martial law, in wartime or in conditions of armed conflict or combat operations;

🔹 introduces criminal liability for military personnel for voluntary surrender and looting during martial law, in wartime or in conditions of armed conflict or combat operations.