Putin called UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed to mark his 65th birthday, discussed the deteriorating Middle East situation, and thanked the UAE for supporting Russian citizens there.
Putin thanked Azerbaijani President Aliyev for facilitating the evacuation of Russian nationals from Iran and transit of humanitarian aid, and both leaders called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East.
Putin met with DPR head Denis Pushilin to discuss reconstruction progress, with Pushilin reporting that Ukrainian forces now control only 15–17% of DPR territory, down from 25% six months ago.
Putin reaffirmed support for de-escalating the Israel-U.S. conflict with Iran in a call with President Pezeshkian, who thanked Russia for its humanitarian aid.
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Russia's UN envoy Nebenzya said Moscow will not request a UN Security Council meeting over Ukraine's missile strike on Bryansk, which killed seven civilians.
Russia's State Duma passed amendments expanding free legal aid to persons from annexed Ukrainian territories seeking refugee status or Russian citizenship.
Federation Council senator Mokhmad Akhmadov attended the opening of the 32nd MITT international tourism expo, highlighting parliament's work on legislation to develop domestic tourism infrastructure.
Putin met with Education Minister Kravtsov, who reported Russia's Education Development Strategy is near completion, unified school curricula and history textbooks are being rolled out nationwide, and the country has entered the global top ten in school quality.
Deputy PM Khusnullin announced that 64 residents of Sverdlovsk, LNR became the first in Russia's annexed regions to be resettled from dilapidated housing under the new "Infrastructure for Life" national project.
Russian Deputy PM Chernyshenko met Vietnam's ambassador to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in energy, tourism, and trade, noting 5.7% trade growth in 2025 and a 197% surge in Russian tourist arrivals to Vietnam.
Deputy PM Savelyev announced Russia carried 109 million air passengers in 2025 and plans to reconstruct at least 75 airports by 2030 under the national transport project.
Russia's DOM.RF completed the first cohort of a digital skills training program for construction college students across five regions, with expansion planned for 2026.
Deputy PM Chernyshenko presented Russia's 2025 Government Tourism Prizes to 10 winning projects across 8 categories, with each laureate receiving 1 million rubles.
Russia's Foreign Ministry warned citizens against travel to Gulf states amid ongoing regional hostilities, citing risks of cancelled connecting flights and personal safety concerns.
Lavrov and Oman's FM discussed the conflict involving Iran, urging de-escalation and warning against drawing Gulf states in, with Russia offering to help broker a diplomatic solution.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Borisenko met with Turkey's ambassador in Moscow to discuss Middle East tensions and coordinate efforts to reduce escalation following US and Israeli strikes on Iran.