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Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on disaster relief measures following wildfires in several regions around Russia. The heads of the Amur Region, Trans-Baikal Territory and Buryatia took part in the meeting.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with the Defence Ministry leadership and representatives of the country’s defence industry. The discussion focused on the results achieved by the Russian Aerospace Forces and Navy during the antiterrorist operation in Syria.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Moscow Kremlin Federal Guards Service Presidential Regiment on its 80^th anniversary and presented the regiment with a letter of recognition from the Commander in Chief of the Russian Armed Forces for services to Russia’s national security.

An official reception to mark the 71^st anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War took place at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin attended the military parade to mark the 71st anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin met with Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe. The two leaders exchanged opinions on the current state and prospects of bilateral trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation and on current international issues.

Vladimir Putin met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani at his Bocharov Ruchei residence in Sochi. The discussion focused on bilateral cooperation issues and prospects for the Syrian settlement.

Vladimir Putin addressed via videoconference all present at a concert in Palmyra by the Mariinsky State Academic Symphony Orchestra under the direction of National Artist of Russia Valery Gergiev. The concert, titled Prayer for Palmyra – Music Brings the Ancient Walls to Life, took place at the ancient town’s world famous amphitheatre.

Mr Uyba briefed Vladimir Putin on the agency’s priority areas, in particular, research and developments and achievements in the sports medicine field.

Vladimir Putin discussed the operation of the Far East Priority Development Areas at a meeting with Minister for Far East Development Alexander Galushka and Deputy Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary Presidential Envoy in the Far East Federal District Yury Trutnev.

Vladimir Putin attended the Formula 1 Russian Grand Prix. The competition was held at the Sochi Autodrom, the most cutting-edge Russian circuit for international motor sport races.

On the eve of International Workers’ Solidarity Day, the President presented Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation gold medals to Russians who have made a substantial contribution to the country’s socioeconomic development, including the development of culture, education, industry and agriculture.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society (RGS), a national public organisation.

Vladimir Putin took part in a meeting of the Federal Assembly’s Council of Legislators timed for the Day of Russian Parliamentarianism and the 110th anniversary of Russia’s first State Duma.

Vladimir Putin observed the launch of the Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket from the Vostochny Space Launch Centre. The booster will deliver into orbit three spacecraft – Mikhail Lomonosov, Aist-2D and SamSat-218.

Vladimir Putin visited the Vostochny Space Launch Centre. The President also held a state commission meeting to examine the reasons for the postponement of the launch of a Soyuz-2.1a carrier rocket.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on financial, economic and social development of Amur Region.

Vladimir Putin and Islam Karimov made statements for the press following their talks.

Vladimir Putin met for talks in the Kremlin with President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, who is in Russia on an official visit.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the opening ceremony of the 2016 European Judo Championships.