Vladimir Putin met with Yang Jiechi, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee responsible for foreign policy.

Vladimir Putin received President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimukhamedov at his Sochi residence.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of sincere condolences to President of Italy Sergio Mattarella over the tragic consequences of a bridge collapse near the city of Genoa.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev. The two leaders held a separate talk following the Fifth Caspian Summit in Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rouhani on the sidelines of the Caspian Summit. The two presidents addressed ways in which they can settle the world's most acute crises, particularly in the Middle East.

President of Russia made a press statement following the Fifth Caspian Summit.

Vladimir Putin attended the Fifth Caspian Summit in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The President of Russia has arrived in Aktau to attend the Fifth Caspian Summit, being held in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.

On August 22, Vladimir Putin will have a meeting with President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinisto, who will be in Russia on a working visit.

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

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and guests of the International BaltArtek Youth Educational Forum.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Convention between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Income Tax Evasion, and the Corresponding Protocol.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and Implementing the Russia – South-East Finland Cross-Border Cooperation Programme in 2014–2020.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and Implementing the Kolarctic Cross Border Cooperation 2014–2020 Programme.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Financing and Implementing the Karelia Cross-Border Cooperation 2014–2020 Programme.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Federal Republic of Nigeria on the Transfer of Individuals Sentenced to Prison Terms.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of the Philippines on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Cases.