The 31^st meeting of the Interdepartmental Commission on implementing the State Programme to Assist the Voluntary Resettlement of Compatriots Living Abroad to the Russian Federation took place under the chairmanship of Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Supreme Court President Vyacheslav Lebedev. The discussion focused on measures aimed at humanising law enforcement practice, as well as on efforts to create courts in the new regions of the Russian Federation.

Adviser to the President and Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues Ruslan Edelgeriyev took part in the International Economic Forum Russia – Islamic World: KazanForum, held in Kazan on May 18–19.

The President held, via videoconference, a meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations, which focused on the advantages of Russia’s current system of state national policy, the integration of the new regions into the Russian socio-cultural environment, and the adjustment of the State National Policy Strategy in the context of external threats and challenges.

Mikhail Degtyarev reported to the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.

Presidential Aide, State Council Secretary Igor Levitin and Chair of the State Council Commission, Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko held a regular meeting of the State Council Commission on Investment, via videoconference.

The President held a videoconference working meeting with Governor of the Amur Region Vasily Orlov.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrei Travnikov via videoconference.

Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Magomedsalam Magomedov and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Volga Federal District Igor Komarov chaired a seminar meeting on the implementation of the State National Policy Strategy of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin and Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor discussed the current issues of the region’s socioeconomic performance, including support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families, the development of road and social infrastructure, road safety, housing and relocation of residents from dilapidated buildings.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Ivanovo Region Governor Stanislav Voskresensky. The Governor reported on the development of small cities and education projects, among other issues.

Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Governor of the Kurgan Region Vadim Shumkov reported to the President on the situation with wildfires in the region.

The President approved a list of instructions following the meeting on the development of Far Eastern cities on March 14, 2023.

The President held a working meeting with the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. The discussion focused on the current situation in the economy, particularly the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators, instruments for encouraging major investments, and the system of support for small and medium-sized enterprises, including in the new territories.

The President held a meeting with Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin. The head of the region informed the President about the socioeconomic development of this region.

The governor informed the President about the socioeconomic situation in the region, specifically, the development of local tourist potential. The meeting was held via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev, via videoconference.

The President held a meeting with Government members via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in a ceremony to mark the resumption of tram service in Mariupol.

Vladimir Putin visited Rudnevo, a new industrial park, which is part of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone.