Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Vice Chancellor of Germany Sigmar Gabriel.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, who is in Russia on a brief working visit.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at the initiative of the Hungarian side.

The President signed the Federal Law On the Ratification of the Fourth Additional Protocol to the European Convention on Extradition.

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

On March 9, Vladimir Putin will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who will be in Russia for a short visit.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of Kyrgyzstan Almazbek Atambayev.

Vladimir Putin and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon had a conference call with President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon to discuss trade and investment opportunities and bilateral cooperation in culture, science and education.

Vladimir Putin had talks with President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev while on a working visit to Kazakhstan.

Vladimir Putin met with leaders of the International Military Sports Council and heads of delegations of countries participating in the 3^rd CISM World Military Winter Games.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council to discuss current international problems and various issues on the domestic agenda.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement on Procedures for Establishment and Activity of Joint Investigation and Operations Groups on the Territory of the Commonwealth of Independent States Member States.

Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the family and friends and to the entire Foreign Ministry staff following the death of Vitaly Churkin, Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Following bilateral talks, Vladimir Putin and Tabare Vazquez made statements for the press.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of Uruguay Tabare Vazquez.