Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Turkish side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the current and former staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on their professional holiday, Diplomats’ Day.

After a hockey match, in which Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko took part, Russian-Belarusian talks continued with the participation of the delegations.

Vladimir Putin held talks in Sochi with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, who came to Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 23 newly-appointed foreign ambassadors. The ceremony was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s Alexander Hall.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Turkish side’s initiative.

On February 5, 23 newly-arrived foreign ambassadors will present their letters of credence to Vladimir Putin. By tradition, the ceremony will take place in the Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King of Saudi Arabia Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Saudi side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to President of the Republic of Indonesia Joko Widodo on the 70^th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, at the initiative of the German side.

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, who has come to Russia on a short working visit.

Vladimir Putin received Minister President of the federal German state of Bavaria Markus Soeder in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Republic of Angola on Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Space for Peaceful Purposes.

Vladimir Putin sent heartfelt condolences to President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the loss of life and large-scale destruction caused by an earthquake in the Elazig province.

Vladimir Putin and President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas held talks in Bethlehem.

The Russian President will hold talks with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem.