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Vladimir Putin met with Novgorod Region Governor Andrei Nikitin to discuss the socioeconomic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Russia (FNPR) Mikhail Shmakov. They discussed, among other things, the procedure for adjusting incentive payments and compensation for pensioners.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu at the initiative of the Israeli side.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with representatives of Russian news agencies and print media.

Vladimir Putin met with President of International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) Gianni Infantino at the Kremlin. They discussed issues related to making effective use of the legacy of the 2018 FIFA World Cup held in Russia.

The President of Russia delivered the Address to the Federal Assembly. The ceremony took place in Gostiny Dvor.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia. The discussion focused on current aspects of bilateral cooperation.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Fourth National Contest of Professional Skills Do as I do! Its final has started in Moscow.

Presidential Aide and State Council Secretary Igor Levitin chaired the third meeting of the working group to prepare the State Council Presidium meeting on the development of transport and energy infrastructure as a basis for the economic growth of the Russian Federation constituent entities in the Caspian region.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 30^th Congress of the Association of Peasant Farms and Agricultural Cooperatives of Russia (AKKOR) and congratulated them on the 30^th anniversary of the agrarian movement in Russia.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants and organisers of the 1^st Russian Fathers’ Forum, Fathers’ Role in Modern Families: State Policies and New Prospects, in Ekaterinburg.

The list of journalists accredited to cover the annual Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly, which will take place at 12 pm on February 20 in Gostiny Dvor, has been published.

Mikhail Oseyevsky reported to the President on the company’s 2018 performance results, plans to implement the new five-year strategy, and the introduction of digital technology in education and healthcare, as well as cybersecurity projects.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the members of the Russian Student Construction Brigades on their holiday.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron.

Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko took part in a training hockey game held on the ice arena at the Shaiba sports complex in Sochi.

On the Day of Memory of Russians who served abroad, Vladimir Putin sent a message to participants in the ceremony marking the 30^th anniversary of the Soviet troop withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko answered media questions following a meeting on the development of the Russia-Belarus cultural and humanitarian ties, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation in culture, education and sports.

Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko had a meeting at the Sirius Education Centre, where they discussed the prospects of developing bilateral cooperation in culture, education and sports.