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Vladimir Putin met with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, who is in Russia on a working visit, at his Novo-Ogaryovo residence near Moscow.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Government members. The meeting addressed issues pertaining to organisation of transportation and development of communication services in Crimea, as well as the problem of taking care of refugees fleeing conflict zone in Ukraine. Ways to encourage low-income housing construction and the creation of institution of non-profit housing rental were discussed separately.

Vladimir Putin met in Vienna with President of the Swiss Confederation and Chairperson-in-Office of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Didier Burkhalter.

Vladimir Putin met with Austrian business community leaders while on an official visit to Vienna.

Vladimir Putin met with Director of the National Research Centre Kurchatov Institute Mikhail Kovalchuk.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Presidential Council for Science and Education.

Sergei Chemezov reported to the President on the state corporation's performance in 2013.

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting on agriculture development in Russia. The meeting was held at the Stavropol State Agrarian University.

Vladimir Putin and Igor Artemyev discussed the Service's current activities.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin to discuss issues pertaining to cadastral valuation of lands for taxation purposes, housing construction and infrastructure development in the capital city.

Vladimir Putin and Mr Mutko discussed preparations for holding the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the programme for introducing a modernised version of the GTO [Ready for Labour and Defence] fitness system, and use of Sochi Olympic sports facilities.

Vladimir Putin met with Government Cabinet members to discuss development of project financing mechanisms, securing access for Russian goods and services to foreign markets, and export support measures.

Vladimir Putin took part in the Internet Entrepreneurship in Russia Forum, organised by the Internet Initiatives Development Fund.

Vladimir Putin held a videoconference on relief efforts following the floods in Altai Territory and the republics of Altai, Khakassia and Tyva.

Completing his trip to Arkhangelsk Region, the President met with students from Lomonosov Northern (Arctic) Federal University (NArFU).