Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 52^nd Artillery Brigade.

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a videoconference report by Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov on the final defeat of the Ukrainian formations which had invaded the Kursk Region.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Military-Industrial Commission.

During the meeting, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief heard a report by Chief of the General Staff of Russia’s Armed Forces – First Deputy Minister of Defence Valery Gerasimov on the situation along the line of contact and announced that Russia will stop all combat action from 6 pm of April 19 until 12 am, April 21.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 1442^nd Motor Rifle Regiment.

The President signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 102^nd Motor Rifle Slonim-Pomeranian Red Banner Order of Suvorov and Kutuzov Regiment.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 368^th Assault Aviation Regiment.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 337^th Air Assault Regiment.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 328^th Air Assault Regiment.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Awarding an Honorary Designation to the 68^th Army Corps.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development strategy for the Navy until 2050.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov. The Governor briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic development.

The State Council Commission for Supporting Combat Veterans – Participants in the Special Military Operation and their Family Members, set up by President’s Executive Order of March 10, 2025, holds its first meeting.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the high command and personnel of the Army General Khrulyov Military Logistics Academy in connection with its 125^th anniversary.

The President toured the cruiser’s control centre, the crew quarters and weapons storage facilities, and also spoke with the crew members.