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Vladimir Putin and President of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing continued their talks at a formal breakfast See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Talks are underway at the Kremlin between President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing At the beginning of their meeting, Vladimir Putin expressed condolences to the Myanmar leader over the deadly floods that recently hit the country. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

On August 19, Vladimir Putin will hold a meeting of the Presidential Council for Strategic Development and National Projects to discuss the implementation of the Plan for Structural Transformation of the Russian Economy until 2030 Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak will deliver a report. In addition, Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov will brief the meeting on steps taken to ensure the budgets of the Russian Federation's constituent entities for 2026–2029 are balanced, and Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko will speak about working with regional authorities to achieve the sociological targets outlined the national development goals.

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian national team on winning the team all-around at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championship in Frankfurt You represented Russia with distinction at this season's premier competition, showcasing your considerable training, artistry, skill and team unity. You gave your coaches, teammates and devoted fans unforgettable moments of joy and triumph. Your victory has made a significant contribution to the remarkable traditions of Russian rhythmic gymnastics. I wish you every success in sports, new victories and all the very best.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Nenets Autonomous Area Governor Irina Gekht After thanking the President for signing the Executive Order on Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Nenets Autonomous Area, which will be marked in 2029, the governor delivered a report on the region's socioeconomic development and the progress in implementing investment projects. The report paid special attention to the issue of relocating residents of dilapidated and hazardous housing as well as assistance provided to special military operation participants and their families. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

On August 18, Vladimir Putin will hold talks at the Kremlin with President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who will be on an official visit to Russia The two leaders will discuss avenues for deepening Russia-Myanmar cooperation in various areas, as well as topical issues on the international and regional agendas. There are plans to sign several bilateral documents.

Vladimir Putin held a briefing session with members of the Security Council Preserving traditional spiritual and moral values in cultural works and the creative industries was on the agenda. Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova delivered a report. In addition, the President briefed the attendees on the results of the Pacific Fleet exercise the Russian leader took part in this week. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

Vladimir Putin extended birthday greetings to Yevgeny Znamensky, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War who turned 101 on August 13 A man of exceptional fortitude, a frontline soldier, a courageous and stout-hearted individual, you trod a glorious combat path, taking part in the Battle of Stalingrad, the liberation of Europe from Nazism, and meeting the victorious spring in Berlin. Following the Great Patriotic War, you devoted many years to honest service for the good of the Motherland. I would like to express my gratitude for your feats of arms and your labour achievements, for your profound sense of shared destiny with the Fatherland, and for your contribution to the patriotic education of the younger generation of Russian citizens. I wish you good health and all the best, the President's message of greetings reads, in part. In addition, the President spoke with the veteran on the telephone, wishing him a happy birthday and extending his best wishes.

Vladimir Putin visited the Kuril island of Iturup The President saw a fish processing plant, toured the Kuril Central District Hospital and a secondary school, and talked with local residents. To conclude his visit, he heard a report by Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko.

The President held a meeting to discuss the security of the Russian Federation's eastern border Our duty is to ensure the security of Russia along its entire border and across its territory. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

The Supreme Commander-in-Chief took part in the final stage of the Pacific Fleet drills on board the Guards missile cruiser Varyag The President also received a report from Commander of the Pacific Fleet Victor Liina. See more on the Kremlin’s official website.

President of Russia Vladimir Putin has arrived in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk to take part in the final stage of the ongoing Russian Pacific Fleet drills

The President's work trip to the Novosibirsk Region is over

Vladimir Putin spoke with Novosibirsk residents