Talks between Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic have been held at the Palace of Serbia government complex.

Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic visited the Liberators of Belgrade Memorial. The two presidents laid wreaths to the Monument to the Liberators of Belgrade and the Monument to Soviet Soldiers to commemorate those who lost their lives in World War II.

Ahead of his visit to Serbia, Vladimir Putin answered questions from Serbian media – the newspapers Politika and Večernje novosti.

Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa, who is in Moscow on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin sent a message to Nikol Pashinyan, congratulating him on his appointment as Prime Minister of Armenia.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding the Order of Alexander Nevsky to President of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the State of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the initiative of the Israeli side.

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

President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent Christmas and New Year greetings to heads of state and government and heads of international organisations.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.

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

In accordance with a preliminary agreement, Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council. The discussion focused on current issues on the domestic agenda and the situation in Syria.