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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Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the permanent members of the Security Council

At the beginning of the meeting, the course and organisation of partial mobilisation were discussed.

“Citizens in the reserve, above all, those who have served in the Armed Forces, have needed military specialties and the relevant experience, are subject to conscription. At the same time, those called up for military service must undergo additional military training before being sent to their units. I would like to emphasise that this coordination and personnel training is a requirement that must be strictly observed,” the President of Russia stressed.

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

The President of Turkiye expressed his condolences to Vladimir Putin over the tragic aftermath of the act of terror at the school in Izhevsk. The leaders then had a substantial conversation on different aspects of bilateral cooperation and developments in Ukraine.

🔸They noted the steady dynamics in trade and economic ties, including the substantial increase in trade. The leaders positively assessed energy cooperation – the fulfilling of contracts on Russia’s natural gas exports to Turkiye and joint construction of the Akkuyu Nuclear Power Plant. They emphasised their intent to fulfill the agreements they reached at the meetings in Sochi and Samarkand.

🔸Vladimir Putin informed Recep Tayyip Erdogan about the referendums in the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics and in the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions on September 23–27 on accession to the Russian Federation. He emphasised that the voting was transparent and fully conformed with the norms and principles of international law. The people carried out their right to self-determination in accordance with the UN Charter, the 1966 international human rights covenants and the 1975 Helsinki Final Act.

🔸The Russian leader expressed gratitude to his Turkish counterpart for Turkiye’s contribution to reaching the Istanbul agreements on the export of grain from Black Sea ports and the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilisers. He stressed the need to carry out these agreements as a package, including the removal of any barriers to Russian food and fertiliser shipments to world markets.

🔸The President of Russia expressed his evaluation of the unprecedented act of sabotage that was essentially an act of international terrorism on the Nord Stream-1 and Nord Stream-2 gas pipelines. He noted that Russia is submitting this issue for urgent discussion in the UN Security Council.

The leaders agreed to continue the Russia-Turkiye dialogue in various formats.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the Republic of Abkhazia Aslan Bzhania on the national holiday - Victory and Independence Day

“The development of Russia-Abkhazia relations is based on the principles of alliance and strategic partnership. I am confident that by acting together we will be able to ensure the continued growth of the entire range of constructive bilateral ties to the benefit of our fraternal nations and in the interests of stronger regional stability and security,” the message reads, in part

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Head of the Donetsk People's Republic Denis Pushilin, Head of the Lugansk People's Republic Leonid Pasechnik, Head of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky and Head of the Kherson Region Vladimir Saldo signed agreements on the accession of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, the Zaporozhye Region and the Kherson Region into the Russian Federation

The ceremony took place in St George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

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🇷🇺🇧🇭 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa

🔹The two sides discussed pressing bilateral issues and expressed a mutual commitment to pursue Russian-Bahraini relations in a traditionally friendly, mutually beneficial and constructive manner. They also stated the two countries’ similar approaches to key aspects of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa. Interaction will be established as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in light of the procedure initiated at the recent summit in Samarkand for Bahrain to obtain dialogue partner status in the SCO.

🔹Vladimir Putin briefed his counterpart on today’s signing of the treaties on the accession of the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics, as well as the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions to the Russian Federation. It was also noted that, provided the Kiev authorities are interested, the Russian side is willing to resume the negotiating process.

🔹The earlier invitation extended to the King of Bahrain to visit the Russian Federation was reiterated.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the current and former personnel of Russia’s Ground Forces

“Throughout their history, ground troops have played an essential role in securing the defence capability of our state, reliably guarding the sovereignty and independence of our Fatherland, protecting our nation’s integral right to peaceful life and constructive work. The courage and bravery demonstrated by our soldiers and officers during major battles will always be part of Russian history. It is in these battles that the power and glory of Russian weapons were forged and combat brotherhood traditions were strengthened. It is important that today’s ground troops strive to live up to their predecessors and veterans, demonstrating martial excellence, patriotism, loyalty to the oath and duty. They have compellingly exhibited these qualities during the special military operation. Several divisions of the ground troops earned the highly respected title of guard troops,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the 73rd anniversary of the People’s Republic of China

“Russian-Chinese relations are developing dynamically in the spirit of all-round partnership and strategic interaction. Despite the complicated international situation, we are cooperating successfully in the most diverse areas, pooling our efforts to build a more democratic and equitable world order and to counter modern threats and challenges. I would like to reaffirm our readiness to continue our dialogue and close joint work for the benefit of the friendly nations of the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants and guests of the gala concert marking the 100th anniversary of Russian jazz

“A centenary is a major event and a true milestone for numerous jazz enthusiasts in our country. Its celebration is a great reason to remember the origins and history of this unique genre, the names and artistic legacy of wonderful performers, composers and conductors who greatly contributed to the popularisation of the genre and all of our national culture in general. It is gratifying that the traditions, ideas and beginnings laid by them have been carried on by a new generation of musicians who have conquered the audience with their talent, virtuoso skills and improvisation,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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Vocational Education Day is celebrated at the state level for the first time. Greetings from the President of Russia

"We are rightfully proud of the history of the national professional and technical education and its traditions which have been formed over decades. Factory workers have made a major contribution to the industrial development of our country, to Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the restoration of the destroyed national economy. It is gratifying to highlight that vocational education is becoming more prestigious. This is definitely a result of our joint efforts aimed at increasing the prestige of vocational professions, modernisation of colleges and technical secondary schools, and the elaboration of modern standards for training skilled personnel,” the President’s message reads, in part.

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