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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President-elect of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

During the telephone conversation with President-elect of the Federative Republic of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vladimir Putin congratulated him on his victory in the election and wished him success in his public activities ahead of his presidential inauguration on January 1, 2023.

Both sides expressed confidence that the Russian-Brazilian strategic partnership will continue to develop successfully in all areas, along with cooperation in the international arena, including within BRICS.

It was agreed to maintain personal contacts.

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Vladimir Putin met with Acting Head of the Lugansk People's Republic Leonid Pasechnik

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The President met with Acting Head of the Donetsk People’s Republic Denis Pushilin

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The President established a working group for coordinating interaction between the authorities and organisations on mobilisation training and social and legal protection of participants in the special military operation and their families

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Vladimir Putin attended, via videoconference, the launch ceremony of the Kovykta field and the Kovykta-Chayanda section of the Power of Siberia gas pipeline

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On December 22, the President will hold a State Council meeting on implementing the youth policy in current conditions

The head of state will also visit the Youth Centre at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall to learn about key youth policy projects and meet with representatives of youth communities.

Vladimir Putin will also attend the New Year Tree of Wishes nationwide charity campaign, which has become a good tradition.

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Expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board. The President's key statements:

Russian troops have gained enormous combat experience in the special military operation. The Defence Ministry and the General Headquarters are to analyse and incorporate it into personnel training.

It is important to enhance the Russian Aerospace Forces' combat capacity, including fighter aircraft and bombers operating in the areas covered by modern anti-aircraft systems. Upgrading unmanned aircraft is another essential task.

It is important to enhance control and communication systems, to ensure stable and prompt command of the troops in any conditions.

We will be enhancing the combat readiness of the nuclear triad, the main guarantor of our sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Combat gear must be modern, comfortable and reliable, with supplies based on the actual demand.

It is important to modernise military recruitment centres, along with the civil and territorial defence system.

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Prior to the Defence Ministry Board meeting, the President attended an exhibition of modern and advanced military equipment, weapons, armament and protection gear for military arms and services

The President was accompanied by Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu and Chief of the General Staff of Russia's Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov. The exhibition is taking place at the National Defence Control Centre on Frunzenskaya Embankment, Moscow.

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

The participants discussed the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation, with a report delivered by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

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Meeting with State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus Dmitry Mezentsev

Vladimir Putin and Dmitry Mezentsev discussed the implementation of sectoral integration programmes and other pressing issues.

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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu, leader of the Likud party, which won the parliamentary election in Israel

Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu discussed the bilateral agenda and the international situation. They expressed confidence that Russian-Israeli relations will continue to develop consistently through contacts at different levels.

The Russian leader extended Hanukkah greetings to Benjamin Netanyahu and all Israeli people.

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Vladimir Putin visited the Youth Centre project area at the Manezh Central Exhibition Hall and took part in the New Year Tree of Wishes charity campaign

Accompanied by Governor of the Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Area and Chairman of the State Council Commission on Youth Policy Dmitry Artyukhov and Head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs Ksenia Razuvayeva, the President learned about key youth policy projects presented by the Youth Centre.

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Vladimir Putin's speech at the State Council meeting on youth policy. Main points:

The main goal is to ensure a deep and substantive continuity of generations.

A comprehensive system of youth support must be available across the country so young people can get a quality education, an interesting job, and feel the state's support when having children or acquiring housing.

As we work with youth, we need to eliminate formalism and bureaucracy, listen sensitively to their needs, and act subtly and very delicately.

In the next three years, the Russian regions will receive 15 billion rubles on a competitive basis as part of the 'Region for the Young' programme. These funds should serve as a qualitative renewal of the very essence of youth policy.

It is necessary to give young Russians solid support in the form of credible knowledge, and to do this, develop and introduce a separate course on the history and foundations of Russian statehood in the education processes.

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Following the State Council meeting, the President answered questions from journalists

In particular, during the news conference, questions were asked about developments in the Russian economy, the course of the special military operation, the work of the Russian military-industrial complex, attempts by Western countries to regulate prices for Russian oil and gas, and the President's plans for the New Year holidays.

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Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On the Use of Special Economic Measures in the Field of Natural Gas Supplies Due to the Unfriendly Actions of Certain Foreign States and International Organisations

According to the order, Gazprom and its affiliates are prohibited from buying gas and services from joint ventures with the Austrian OMV and the German Wintershall Dea at a price higher than that set by the Government of the Russian Federation until October 1, 2023.

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On December 26-27, St Petersburg will host a traditional informal meeting of the leaders of Commonwealth of Independent States member states at the Russian President’s initiative

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During a working trip to the Tula Region, Vladimir Putin toured the Academician Shipunov Instrument Design Bureau

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The President held a meeting with heads of defence industry companies

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The President learned about the operation of the Tula Region Governor’s Situation Centre

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Telephone conversation with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev

During the conversation Vladimir Putin wished Ilham Aliyev a happy birthday.

The presidents also discussed the practical implementation of trilateral agreements between the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, in particular, ensuring security on the Azerbaijan-Armenia border.

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