Mr Kostin briefed Vladimir Putin on the situation in lending to businesses working in the real sector of the economy, the bank’s international activities and work on developing a national payments system.

The President signed Federal Constitutional Law On Amending Federal Constitutional Law On the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to the Russian Federation and the Creation of New Constituent Entities within the Russian Federation – the Republic of Crimea and the Federal City of Sevastopol.

Vladimir Putin had a working lunch with members of the Russian Direct Investment Fund international expert council and heads of the world’s leading infrastructure funds from China, the USA, Bahrain, Kuwait, Thailand, the UAE, Italy and France.

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 18^th St Petersburg International Economic Forum. The Forum is taking place this year under the theme of Sustaining Confidence in a World Undergoing Transformation.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organizers, and guests of the 18th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Vologda Region Governor Oleg Kuvshinnikov.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions on additional measures to stimulate economic growth.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Orenburg Region Yury Berg to discuss the region’s socioeconomic situation, spring sowing campaign, and cooperation with the neighbouring regions in Kazakhstan as part of deepening Eurasian integration.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Tyumen Region Governor Vladimir Yakushev to discuss the region’s economic development in the first quarter of 2014 and its investment attraction.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Kursk Region Governor Alexander Mikhailov to discuss the social and economic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Presidential Commission for Monitoring Targeted Socioeconomic Development Achievement Indicators in Russia.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Kalmykia Alexei Orlov.

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

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Governor of Murmansk Region Marina Kovtun.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting late yesterday evening to discuss current national economic development matters.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) Yegor Borisov to discuss the socioeconomic development of the republic.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to discuss the Government’s work in the previous year in view of the report the Prime Minister is preparing for the State Duma.

Vladimir Putin met with Chief Executive Officer of Shell Ben van Beurden. Mr van Beurden briefed the President on Shell’s current projects in Russia.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Sergei Aksyonov.

Vladimir Putin signed a list of instructions following a meeting with Government members on March 26, 2014.