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Vladimir Putin held a meeting on economic issues.

Vladimir Putin via videoconference launched the Bovanenkovo-Ukhta 2 gas pipeline and the Zapolyarye-Purpe and Kuyumba-Taishet oil pipelines.

Vladimir Putin and Igor Dodon gave a joint news conference following the Russia-Moldova talks.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of Moldova Igor Dodon in the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov to discuss support measures for certain industrial sectors, in particular, for agricultural engineering.

Mr Yevkurov briefed the President on the implementation and results of the federal targeted programme for Ingushetia’s socioeconomic development over 2010–2016.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Murmansk Region Governor Marina Kovtun, who briefed the President on the region’s socioeconomic situation and large investment and environmental projects.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members to discuss Russia’s socioeconomic priorities for 2017.

Vladimir Putin attended a meeting to mark the 295^th anniversary of the Prosecution Service in Russia.

Viktor Sadovnichy updated the President on the implementation of the development programme at Moscow State University and branch network expansion.

Yaroslav Kuzminov updated the President on the implementation of the Academic Excellence Project 5–100.

Mr Shoigu and Mr Lavrov briefed the President on work to resolve the Syrian crisis, in particular, agreements reached between the Syrian government and the opposition on a ceasefire and readiness to begin peace talks.

Vladimir Putin attended a reception at the Kremlin to mark the New Year holiday.

Organisation of events planned for Year of the Environment was the subject of discussion. Mr Donskoy also briefed Vladimir Putin on work to update subsoil use licensing procedures.

Vladimir Putin met with Chief Rabbi of Russia Berl Lazar and President of the Federation of Jewish Communities Alexander Boroda and congratulated Russia’s Jewish community on Hanukkah.

Vladimir Putin chaired State Council meeting on environmental development of the Russian Federation in the interests of future generations at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin launched gas supply to the Crimean Peninsula via the Krasnodar Territory-Crimea main gas pipeline, during a videoconference.