Russia’s socio-economic development, global economic situation, and the situation in the Middle East were the main subjects of discussion.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of Russia’s Security Council.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on the Procedures of Formation and Functioning of Forces and Resources of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation’s Collective Security System.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing with permanent members of the Security Council. Issues discussed included integration processes as part of the Common Economic Space, relations with the European Union and the situation in Syria. The meeting took place in the context of the President’s upcoming foreign visits.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Security Council personnel on the anniversary, thanked them for their competence and conscientious work, and outlined goals for the future.

Vladimir Putin signed executive orders on appointments of personnel and new composition of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference with Primorye Territory Governor Vladimir Miklushevsky and State Secretary and Deputy Emergencies Minister Vladimir Puchkov. The discussion focused on the relief efforts following a fire at an ammunition depot at a military base 280 km from Vladivostok.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Implementing Plans (Programmes) for Building and Developing the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, Other Troops, Military Units and Agencies, and Modernising the Military-Industrial Complex.

The meeting addressed key points of Russia’s state migration policy concept and measures for its implementation.

Taking part in the meeting were Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Russian Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov, Italian Foreign Minister Giulio Terzi, and Italian Defence Minister Giampaolo Di Paola.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Federal Law on Protection of the Public and Territory in Natural and Manmade Disasters.

The second Nuclear Security Summit was held in Seoul, dedicated to national measures and international cooperation in strengthening nuclear security.

Dmitry Medvedev spoke at a conference organised by the Russian Council for International Affairs, Euro-Atlantic Security Community: Myth or Reality?

Dmitry Medvedev addressed an expanded meeting of the Federal Security Service board.

Implementing the 2012–2014 state defence procurement orders, the defence industry’s development prospects, and improving defence industry organisation and management were the main issues on the agenda at the meeting.

Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Natural Disasters Relief Sergei Shoigu reported to Dmitry Medvedev on the Ministry’s performance in 2011.

Following the accident on the nuclear submarine Yekaterinburg Dmitry Medvedev continuously received reports from Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu and Defence Minister Anatoly Serdyukov on measures taken to put out the fire.

The ceremony formalising the promotion of officers to higher command positions and presenting them with top military (special) ranks took place in the St George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.