Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 9^th International Maritime Defence Show, held in St Petersburg on July 10–14.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Deputy Defence Minister of the Russian Federation.

The President signed the Executive Order On Awarding State Decorations of the Russian Federation.

Before leaving for Rome, Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu.

The President signed Federal Law On Suspending the Russian Federation’s Compliance with the Treaty Between the United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics on the Elimination of Their Intermediate-Range and Shorter-Range Missiles (the INF Treaty).

The Defence Minister reported to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief on the fire on the Northern Fleet deep-water research submersible in the Barents Sea, which killed 14 sailors.

Vladimir Putin inspected the exhibition of military innovations and high-tech equipment for military, dual purpose and civilian use.

Vladimir Putin attended a reception in honour of graduates of higher military educational institutions.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Commission for Military Technical Cooperation with Foreign States.

Vladimir Putin signed the Federal Law On Amendments to Articles 34 and 40 of the Federal Law on Military Duty and Military Service.

Vladimir Putin congratulated service personnel and veterans of the FSB Border Guard Service on their professional holiday, Border Guards Day.

Vladimir Putin held a final round in a series of meetings with senior Defence Ministry officials and defence industry CEOs.

Vladimir Putin continued a series of meetings on the development of the defence industry. During the third such meeting, the participants reviewed the state and development prospects of the orbital component of the Russian Aerospace Forces.

The President held a regular meeting on defence issues.

While on a working trip to the Astrakhan Region, Vladimir Putin visited the Russian Defence Ministry’s Chkalov State Flight Test Centre.

Vladimir Putin opened another series of meetings on the defence industry’s development.

During his visit to Tatarstan, Vladimir Putin visited the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant. The President familiarised himself with the latest aircraft models and spoke briefly with the employees.

Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 74^th anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) Board of Directors Georgy Poltavchenko to discuss the company’s performance.