Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Foreign Investment Advisory Council

“New Russia had to start building a market economy and creating modern legal institutions practically from scratch, in very difficult conditions. Our partners – foreign companies which invested in Russia – did not find it easy, either. Nevertheless, I am confident that the majority of our foreign partners did not regret their choice. This is demonstrated by numerous successful projects in the Russian economy.”

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin met with Siemens CEO Peter Loescher

“What is important is not only that this is a high technology sector, because the power industry is a highly important sector in general. What is important is that special long-term relations are developing between your company and Russia’s Rosatom. In fact, these are relations of strategic partnership.”

Vladimir Putin gave an interview for NTV Television’s documentary “The Wall”

"Human history has known many barrier and division lines and structures. One of the most famous is the Great Wall of China. I think that it is the only man-made structure visible from space. But why is it still standing after hundreds of years? Because it protected a nation, while the Berlin Wall divided one. That, of course, was its unnatural aspect. It was clear to me that in the modern world, it is impossible to confine a nation and have it remain confined."

Vladimir Putin met with Secretary of the United Russia General Council Presidium Vyacheslav Volodin

“We have established a good way to communicate directly with people. It allows us to understand their concerns, and for the State Duma, the Federal Government, and the regional governments to take these concerns into account when developing policy. All the more so since United Russia is represented in all regions, and has a majority in most regional parliaments."

Vladimir Putin chaired a meeting of the Government Presidium

“The recent tragedy at the Sayano-Shushenskaya electric power station reminded us how cautious we must be while dealing with infrastructure security. Operating without accidents and meeting the demands of the economy and ordinary people are the main criteria by which we must evaluate the effectiveness of an energy system. Clearly, this can be achieved by thoroughly modernising electric power stations and distribution networks, and refurbishing obsolete facilities with reliable cutting-edge and high-capacity equipment.”