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The President congratulated current staff and veterans of Russia’s prosecution agencies on their professional holiday.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ebrahim Raisi.

The President held a videoconference meeting with Government members.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Head of the Federal Anti-Monopoly Service Maxim Shaskolsky. In particular, they spoke about pricing in socially significant markets.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov.

Vladimir Putin congratulated all Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.

Promsvyazbank CEO Pyotr Fradkov reported to the President on the bank’s operation, including in the new constituent entities of the Russian Federation.

The President spoke on the telephone with 7-year-old David Shmelyov of the Stavropol Territory, a participant in the New Year Tree of Wishes national charity campaign.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with the Head of the Karachayevo-Circassian Republic. Rashid Temrezov briefed the President on the socioeconomic development of the region.

Prior to the ship's departure for a long-distance naval mission, the President heard reports by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Commander of the frigate Admiral of the Soviet Fleet Gorshkov, Igor Krokhmal.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone with 8-year-old Agata Bylkova from the Kurgan Region, a participant in the New Year Tree of Wishes charitable campaign.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Minister of Science and Higher Education Valery Falkov to discuss domestic production of research equipment and other issues.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the team of Mir 24, a 24-hour news channel, on the 10^th anniversary of its first broadcast.

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces visited the headquarters of the Southern Military District.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.