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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump at the initiative of the Russian side.

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

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, at the initiative of the Egyptian side.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief Yevgeny Zinichev.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Nikolai Slichenko, Artistic Director of the Romen Theatre (Moscow Music and Drama Romani Theatre) and National Artist of the USSR, on his 85^th birthday.

Vladimir Putin congratulated employees and veterans of the Ministry of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Disaster Relief on their professional holiday, Rescue Worker’s Day.

Vladimir Putin expressed deep condolences over the death of Galina Volchek, artistic director of the Moscow Sovremennik Theatre.

Vladimir Putin attended a gala New Year’s Eve event at the Bolshoi Theatre.

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

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of Italy Giuseppe Conte.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the State Council on the state agricultural policy. The agenda included effective agricultural production and development of rural areas.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the RusHydro PLC staff on the 15^th anniversary of establishing this group of companies.

Vladimir Putin took part in a friendly game of the All-Russian Night Hockey League on the eve of New Year on a skating rink on Red Square.

Vladimir Putin met with representatives of Russian business circles and associations. The meeting was held in the Alexander Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Council for Strategic Development and National Projects in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin held the traditional New Year meeting with Government members. The participants of the extended meeting reviewed the year and discussed cabinet plans for the future.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 2019World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships, opening today in Moscow.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with head of A Just Russia political party faction in the State Duma Sergei Mironov as part of his meetings with heads of the parliamentary fractions.