Dmitry Medvedev chaired a meeting on financial and technological components of transport security.

Dmitry Medvedev announced that he has appointed Viktor Kiryanov to the post of deputy interior minister responsible for security in the transport system and at transport infrastructure facilities.

Dmitry Medvedev approved a list of instructions on ensuring security in the transport system, transport infrastructure facilities, and other public places.

Meeting with permanent members of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev announced having signed the law ratifying the new START Treaty between the United States and Russia that makes new cutbacks to the two countries’ strategic offensive weapons. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will exchange instruments of ratification very soon. 

The socioeconomic situation in the region was the subject of discussion, with particular attention given to the issue of employment. The Governor also briefed the President on matters of ensuring security in the region.

On Thursday Dmitry Medvedev visited the Okhotny Ryad metro station, where he inspected the operation of services responsible for passenger safety. The President was shown public notification and emergency call systems, as well as advanced mobile devices designed to detect idle objects and explosives.

Dmitry Medvedev critised security at major transport hubs stating that measures to ensure safety are unsatisfactory as a whole, even without considering the recent terrorist attack. The President demanded tighter security measures and control over compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Dmitry Medvedev held an expanded meeting of the board of the Federal Security Service (FSB).

Dmitry Medvedev answered journalists’ questions about the tragedy at Domodedovo Airport.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and Moscow Region Governor Boris Gromov briefed President Medvedev on the measures being taken by Moscow municipal and regional authorities to render assistance to the victims of the terrorist attack at Domodedovo Airport.

Dmitry Medvedev expressed condolences to the injured and to families of the victims.

Relations with NATO concerning antimissile defence and specifically the European antimissile shield were the subjects of discussion.

Dmitry Medvedev and Dai Bingguo discussed prospects for developing Russian-Chinese cooperation and joint coordination on the international arena.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Executive Order On Unified National Accreditation System.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation Strengthening Control over the Circulation of Non-Military Weapons.

Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting with the permanent Security Council members and informed the participants that he had signed the laws on security and Investigative Committee.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Security.

Following the ceremony presenting the banner of Russia’s Emergencies Ministry, Dmitry Medvedev held a working meeting with Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Dmitry Medvedev presented the banner of the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief of the Russian Federation to the Emergencies Minister Sergei Shoigu. The ceremony took place in St George Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Dmitry Medvedev visited the Indian Institute of Technology in Mumbai and met with students and teachers.