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President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping took part, via videoconference, in a ceremony to launch the construction of the seventh and eighth power units at the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant and the third and fourth power units at the Xudapu Nuclear Power Plant in China.

Vladimir Putin received letters of credence from 23 newly-appointed foreign ambassadors. The ceremony was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s Alexander Hall.

Vladimir Putin had a working meeting with Chairman of the Management Board of NOVATEK Leonid Mikhelson. They discussed the company’s performance in 2020, current activities and development plans.

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

The President held a meeting with Government members via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin took part in the gala match of the 10^th Night Hockey League National Festival at the Bolshoi Ice Arena in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the International Ice Hockey Federation René Fasel.

Vladimir Putin attended the military parade marking the 76^th anniversary of the Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War.

Vladimir Putin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon at the Kremlin. Discussions involved the development of bilateral relations and regional security projects, including the situation around Afghanistan.

The President had a meeting, via videoconference, with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with permanent members of the Security Council via videoconference.

Vladimir Putin met, via videoconference, with leaders of several French companies-members of the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France Russie).

On Day of Russian Parliamentarism, Vladimir Putin met with members of the Council of Legislators of the Federal Assembly. By tradition, the Tauride Palace hosted the event.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Central Election Commission Chairperson Ella Pamfilova. The Chairperson informed the President about the development of the Russian electoral system and preparations for the upcoming election campaign.

Vladimir Putin had a meeting, via videoconference, with Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova and Head of the Federal Service for the Oversight of Consumer Protection and Welfare [Rospotrebnadzor] Anna Popova to discuss the current coronavirus situation in Russia.

Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko who arrived in Russia on a working visit.

Vladimir Putin took part, via videoconference, in the Leaders Summit on Climate. Organised by the United States, the event is being held on April 22–23.

The President of Russia delivered the Address to the Federal Assembly. The ceremony took place at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall.