The President held a working meeting with Minister of Transport Andrei Nikitin. The discussion focused on the implementation of major transport projects, improving the comfort and accessibility of transport services, and training specialists for the sector.

At a meeting held in Moscow, the Maritime Board of the Russian Federation approved the concept for establishing Russia’s Maritime Centre, as well as its architecture and key areas of activity.

Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to faculty members, students, post-graduates and graduates of the Russian University of Transport (MIIT) on its 130^th anniversary.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the AvtoVAZ team on the launch of mass production of the new flagship model from the domestic Lada brand – the Azimut crossover.

Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the ceremony for signing an agreement on the delivery of MC–21–310 aircraft and the presentation of new civil aviation infrastructure facilities.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following the State Council Presidium meeting on the development of public transport, held in Ulan-Ude on August 10, 2026.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the State Council Presidium on the development of public transport in the Russian Federation held in Ulan-Ude.

CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Russian Railways Oleg Belozerov briefed the President on the company’s performance during the first half of the year.

Vladimir Putin arrived in Irkutsk, where he visited the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a branch of Yakovlev PJSC, which is part of Rostec UAC (the United Aircraft Corporation).

The Governor briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.

Governor of the Zaporozhye Region Yevgeny Balitsky reported to the President on the current situation in the city of Energodar and the Russian Armed Forces’ efforts to minimise the negative impact of enemy attacks. Humanitarian issues were also discussed.

The President approved a list of instructions following a meeting with Government members held on June 23, 2026.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Maxim Oreshkin and Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko chaired the second meeting of the Commission on the Development of Artificial Intelligence Technologies.

Aisen Nikolayev briefed the President about the socio-economic development of the region.