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.

Greetings to Russia’s Jews on Rosh Hashanah

”It is very important that while retaining their loyalty to old spiritual traditions, Russia’s Jews make a hefty contribution to the preservation of cultural diversity in our country, to strengthening interethnic concord and the principles of mutual respect and religious tolerance,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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The President signed an Executive Order On Deferment of Conscription for Military Service during Mobilisation

Conscription for military service during mobilisation shall be deferred for full-time and part-time students enrolled in nationally accredited vocational training and higher education programmes at state educational organisations, research organisations and those enrolled in educational programmes of a corresponding level for the first time.

Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences in connection with the tragedy in Izhevsk

The Presidential Press Secretary noted that the President had discussed the situation by telephone with Head of Udmurtia Alexander Brechalov, Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova, Healthcare Minister Mikhail Murashko, and Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov, who is on his way to Izhevsk.

All the necessary instructions have been given, and emergency planes with groups of doctors, psychologists, neurosurgeons and other specialists have been sent to Izhevsk. All necessary social issues will be addressed.

See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day

“Your country is confidently following the path of economic and social development. While pursuing a policy of positive neutrality, Turkmenistan is making a significant contribution to security and stability in Central Asia and the Caspian Region. Our bilateral relations, which are based on the good traditions of friendship and mutual respect, have reached the level of enhanced strategic partnership. I know that together we will further promote constructive bilateral ties in all areas. This undoubtedly meets the interests of the peoples of Russia and Turkmenistan,” the President noted.

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The President held a meeting on autumn harvesting, via videoconference. Reports were delivered by Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev and the heads of agrarian regions.

“Despite the current complicated conditions, we will undoubtedly meet the domestic demand for major crops and will also harvest additional volumes to increase exports,” the President noted.

See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin congratulated nuclear industry workers and veterans on their professional day

”Thanks to the hard and coordinated work of designers, engineers and other professionals, new energy infrastructure facilities are launched, including abroad, modern digital innovative products are created, and much is being done for the successful implementation of ambitious programmes of the economic development of the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route. I would also like to emphasise a large contribution you make to the development of modern weapons that have no analogues in the world and reliably ensure nuclear parity and the defence capability of our state,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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