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Vladimir Putin congratulated Arman Adamyan on winning a gold medal in the men’s under-100 kg event at the World Judo Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa at the South African side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the participants, organisers and guests of the 11^th St Petersburg International Legal Forum.

The President held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

Vladimir Putin and Tyumen Region Governor Alexander Moor discussed the current issues of the region’s socioeconomic performance, including support measures for participants in the special military operation and their families, the development of road and social infrastructure, road safety, housing and relocation of residents from dilapidated buildings.

Vladimir Putin held a working meeting with Ivanovo Region Governor Stanislav Voskresensky. The Governor reported on the development of small cities and education projects, among other issues.

Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to the staff of the History TV channel on its 10^th anniversary.

Following the military parade on Red Square, Vladimir Putin, together with the heads of foreign states who had arrived for the celebration of the 78^th anniversary of Victory, laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden and paid tribute to the fallen with a minute of silence.

President of Russia – Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Federation Armed Forces Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 78^th anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

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

Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov, who is in Russia on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to the leaders of Abkhazia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, South Ossetia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and to the people of Georgia and Moldova on the 78^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

Emergencies Minister Alexander Kurenkov and Governor of the Kurgan Region Vadim Shumkov reported to the President on the situation with wildfires in the region.

The President held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Security Council.

On May 8, Moscow will host Vladimir Putin’s talks with President of theKyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov who will pay an official visit to Russia.

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro at the Venezuelan side’s initiative.

Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants in and guests of the final leg of the 12^th Russian National Amateur Ice Hockey Teams’ Festival that opened in Sochi.

The President held a working meeting with the Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov. The discussion focused on the current situation in the economy, particularly the dynamics of macroeconomic indicators, instruments for encouraging major investments, and the system of support for small and medium-sized enterprises, including in the new territories.

The President held a meeting with Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin. The head of the region informed the President about the socioeconomic development of this region.