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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel at the initiative of the German side.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Norilsk Nickel CEO Vladimir Potanin.

Vladimir Putin wished a happy 80^th birthday to professor, People’s Artist of the USSR, recipient of two State Prizes, Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the St Petersburg State Philharmonic Orchestra Yury Temirkanov.

On December 20, 2018, at 12:00 pm (Moscow time), Vladimir Putin will hold his annual news conference.

Vladimir Putin sent his deepest condolences to the family and friends of Lyudmila Alekseyeva on her passing away.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the latter’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the Sambo Absolute World Cup, which is taking place in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin took part in the Russian Geographical Society awards ceremony.

A reception celebrating Heroes of the Fatherland Day was held at the Kremlin on behalf of Vladimir Putin.

The President signed an Executive Order On the Acting Governor of Sakhalin Region.

Vladimir Putin met with Valery Limarenko to inform him of the decision to appoint Mr Limarenko Acting Governor of Sakhalin Region.

Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, who arrived in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to the participants and guests of the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Annual General Assembly, which concludes the FIA Week in St Petersburg.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the XVI International Forum Gas of Russia 2018 underway in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with President of Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Jean Todt to discuss the development of motor sport in Russia.