Vladimir Putin had an informal meeting with Francois Fillon, prime minister of France between 2007 and 2012.

Vladimir Putin and Jose Manuel Barroso discussed the prospects for economic cooperation between Russia and the EU, as well as preparations for the upcoming G20 summit in St Petersburg.

The document defines the role of BRICS members in today’s international system and outlines the prospects for developing the association.

Vladimir Putin and Nicos Anastasiades discussed a wide range of issues of their bilateral relations and a number of international problems. Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia’s principled position on the settlement of Cyprus dispute. The President of Russia also congratulated his Cypriot counterpart on being elected President of the Republic of Cyprus.

The President of Russia will make a working visit to South Africa on March 26, 2013. His visit is taking place at the invitation of South African President Jacob Zuma.

Vladimir Putin met with the officials of the Presidential Executive Office and the presidential aides and advisers responsible for economic matters to discuss the economic situation in the Eurozone, in particular in Cyprus.

President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping will make a state visit to Russia on March 22–24, 2013.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko took part in a meeting of the Russia-Belarus Union State Supreme State Council.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Kazakhstan on Residency Procedures for Citizens of the Russian Federation on the Territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Citizens of the Republic of Kazakhstan on the Territory of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Italian Republic on Rail Transit of Arms, Ammunition, Military Technology, Military Equipment and Personnel via Russian Federation Territory in Connection with Participation by Armed Forces of the Italian Republic in Efforts to Stabilise and Rehabilitate the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin and Mahmoud Abbas discussed issues of bilateral cooperation and exchanged opinions on key international and regional issues.

In a telephone conversation Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated Xi Jinping on being elected President of the People's Republic of China and wished him success in his work in such a demanding government post.

Vladimir Putin and Alexander Ankvab discussed prospects for developing cooperation between Russia and Abkhazia.

The two leaders discussed bilateral cooperation issues.

At Russia’s initiative, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with interim President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moros.

Vladimir Putin answered journalists’ questions during a working visit to Vologda.

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko will make a working visit to Russia to attend the meeting, which will be held in St Petersburg.

On March 14, the President of Russia will hold talks with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas who will be on an official visit to Moscow.