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Late last night Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin, where Federal Security Service Director Alexander Bortnikov reported on the causes of the crash of a Russian airliner over Sinai on October 31, 2015.

In the run-up to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Meeting on November 18–19 in the Philippines, an article by Vladimir Putin, APEC: Towards open and equal cooperation in the interests of development, has been published.

In a meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Vladimir Putin discussed with British Prime Minister David Cameron the outlook for developing bilateral cooperation, the situation in Syria, and the fight against terrorism.

Vladimir Putin met with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Antalya, Vladimir Putin met with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. In particular, the Russian President expressed confidence that during its G20 Presidency next year, China will make a significant contribution to the development of international economic cooperation.

The leaders of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) held an informal meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

Vladimir Putin held the final in a series of meetings on developing the Armed Forces.

In the run-up to the G20 summit, Vladimir Putin gave an interview to Russia's Interfax news agency and Turkish Anadolu Agency.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on priorities in Russia’s space activity through 2025.

Vladimir Putin held another in a series of meetings on the development of Russia’s Armed forces. The discussion focused on interaction between military and civil organisations, including private companies during exercises and measures to remove shortcomings.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with heads of sports federation on getting the Russian sports teams ready for the XXXI Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 2016.

Vladimir Putin met with CEO of MMC Norilsk Nickel Vladimir Potanin to discuss plans to upgrade production and the implementation of the company’s social projects.

Vladimir Putin held the latest in a series of meetings on Armed Forces development. Carrying out state defence procurement orders was the subject of discussion.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Sberbank CEO and Chairman of the Board German Gref. The discussion addressed the bank’s performance in the first 10 months of 2015.

Vladimir Putin had another in a series of meetings to consider the development of the Armed Forces and the military-industrial complex.

In Sochi, Vladimir Putin met with Emir of Kuwait Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

Vladimir Putin met with Director General of PJSC Russian Grids Oleg Budargin to discuss the company’s work over the last three years and preparations for the winter heating season.

The meeting opens a series of discussions on developing Russia’s defence industry, carrying out state defence procurement orders, and armed forces development.

Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the fifth World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad.