Vladimir Putin had the first meeting at the Kremlin with the new Government of the Russian Federation. The meeting participants discussed the renewed Cabinet of Ministers’ top priorities and areas of activities until 2024.

Vladimir Putin met with former First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who presented his proposals on the lineup of the new Government.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, who presented the new government structure.

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

Vladimir Putin addressed a plenary session of the State Duma, where he submitted the candidacy of Dmitry Medvedev for the post of Prime Minister of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed an Executive Order On Resignation of the Government of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin met with the first graduates of the Management Personnel Pool programme. The President congratulated them on completing the course.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Aman Tuleyev, who submitted a request for the early termination of his authority as Governor of Kemerovo Region. The President thanked the former governor for his longstanding work as head of the region.

President Putin signed the Executive Order On the Early Termination of the Authority of the Governor of Kemerovo Region, simultaneously appointing Sergei Tsivilev as acting head of the region.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomats’ Day.

Vladimir Putin congratulated current and former workers of prosecutor’s offices on their professional holiday, Prosecutor’s Office Workers Day, and the 296^th anniversary of the establishment of the prosecution service in Russia.

Vladimir Putin approved the new composition of the Management Personnel Pool under the patronage of the President of Russia. The pool includes 143 people representing federal and regional authorities, local governments and other organisations.

As part of New Year celebrations, Vladimir Putin met in the State Kremlin Palace with current and former regional governors.

Vladimir Putin held a traditional meeting with the leaders of the Federation Council and the State Duma, as well as relevant committees of both chambers of the Russian parliament.