Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Aisen Nikolayev. The discussion focused on the socioeconomic situation in the region and on industrial and IT projects.

Mikhail Degtyarev reported to the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the current and former workers of the Northwestern Regional Centre of the Almaz-Antey Aerospace Defence Corporation – Obukhov Plant on the 160th anniversary of the plant.

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 held a meeting with Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin. The head of the region informed the President about the socioeconomic development of this region.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Amendments to Article 2 of the Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law On Industrial Policy in the Russian Federation in Regard to the Regulation of Special Investment Contracts.

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.

The President held a videoconference meeting on the development of unmanned aircraft.

Vladimir Putin met with representatives of manufacturers and operators of unmanned aerial systems at the Rudnyovo industrial park.

Vladimir Putin visited Rudnyovo, a new industrial park, which is part of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with President of the Russian Association of Fertiliser Producers Andrei Guryev.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to participants and guests of the INNOPROM. Central Asia International Industrial Fair.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Pskov Region Governor Mikhail Vedernikov. The Governor informed the President about the region’s socio-economic development.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Primorye Territory Governor Oleg Kozhemyako. The Governor reported to the President on the current socioeconomic situation.

The President held a videoconference meeting of the State Council Presidium on the development of the Russian industry in conditions of sanctions pressure.

Vladimir Putin visited the Tulazheldormash railway engineering plant, where he toured the plant’s assembly, preassembly and welding unit shops. Next, the President talked to Tulazheldormash workers.

The President approved a list of instructions following the meeting with Government members held on February 15, 2023.

Aide to the President and Secretary of the State Council Igor Levitin and Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrei Travnikov co-chaired a meeting of the State Council Commission on Science.

The President chaired, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.