Vladimir Putin visited the International Trade Centre, where he toured an exhibition showcasing cooperation between the Russian Direct Investment Fund and BRICS countries, as well as AI investment projects.

CEO and Chairman of the Management Board of Sberbank German Gref reported to the President about the company’s current performance, including Sberbank’s investment and social projects in the Russian regions.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Board of Inter RAO Boris Kovalchuk. The discussion focused on the results of the energy company’s 2023 performance in key areas, including engineering, power generation and supply, power plant engineering, and investment projects. Boris Kovalchuk also reported to the President on the company’s upcoming plans.

Vladimir Putin approved a list of instructions following 14^th VTB Russia Calling! Investment Forum that took place on December 7–8, 2023.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Russia Calling! forum.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law Amending the Federal Law On the Electric Utility Sector.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov and Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko held an expanded meeting of the State Council Commission on Investment.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Chairman of the State Development Corporation VEB.RF Igor Shuvalov to discuss the financial organisation’s current activities. 

In the Kremlin, Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the construction industry development.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Governor of the Stavropol Territory Vladimir Vladimirov. They discussed socioeconomic indicators, including the implementation of investment projects, situation in agriculture and healthcare, and support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Chelyabinsk Region Governor Alexei Teksler co-chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Economy and Finance.

The President signed Federal Law On Free Economic Zone in the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, the Zaporozhye Region and the Kherson Region.

The President had a working meeting with Minister of Transport Vitaly Savelyev and Russian Railways Chief Executive Officer – Chairman of the Executive Board Oleg Belozerov.

The President of Russia signed Federal Law On Ratification of Agreement Establishing the Eurasian Reinsurance Company.

Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Chair of the State Council Commission, Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko held a regular meeting of the State Council Commission on Investment, via videoconference.

The President held a videoconference working meeting with Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov.

The President held a working meeting with the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. The discussion focused on the current situation in the economy, particularly the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators, instruments for encouraging major investments, and the system of support for small and medium-sized enterprises, including in the new territories.

The President signed the Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Foreign Investment in Economic Entities of Strategic Importance for the Country’s Defence and National Security.