Vladimir Putin submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Kingdom of Sweden on Transit of Weapons, Military Equipment, Military Assets and Personnel via Russian Federation Territory in Connection with Participation by Armed Forces of the Kingdom of Sweden in Efforts to Stabilise and Rehabilitate the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan.

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

Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on Cooperation in the Prevention of Unlawful, Undeclared and Unregulated Catching of Living Marine Resources.

Vladimir Putn and President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych took part in the meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission. The meeting began with a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the Krasnodar Territory floods.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych.

On July 18, 2012 Vladimir Putin will meet with Prime Minister of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who will be in Russia on a working visit at the invitation of the Russian President.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro, who is in Russia on a working visit.

The meeting will be held as part of the working visit to Russia by President of the State Council and the Council of Ministers of Cuba Raul Castro.

During the telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin wished President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych a happy birthday and continued success in his work as head of state.

Vladimir Putin addressed a meeting of Russian ambassadors and permanent representatives. The theme of the meeting was Russia in a Changing World: Stable Priorities and New Opportunities.

In a telephone conversation, Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev on his birthday and wished him continued success in his state work.

Russia’s socio-economic development, global economic situation, and the situation in the Middle East were the main subjects of discussion.

On July 12, Vladimir Putin will make a working visit to Yalta, Ukraine, where the fifth meeting of the Russian-Ukrainian Interstate Commission will be chaired by the Heads of State.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the USA Barack Obama and all Americans on Independence Day.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to Enrique Pena Nieto on winning the Mexican presidential election.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day.

Current situation and prospects for further development of Russia’s military technology cooperation with foreign states were discussed at the meeting.

Vladimir Putin sent telegrams to Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper and Governor General David Johnston, congratulating them on Canada’s national holiday, Canada Day.

Vladimir Putin congratulated President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov on his 55^th birthday.