Meeting of Putin with Government members, 5 Nov 2026

The statements

Russia

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government

  Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov reported on enrolment and college admissions growth, programme focus, and renovation funding; he presented three new facilities. Putin asked the Presidential Executive Office and the Government to look into a special programme for frontline service members without higher education, linked to the Time of Heroes programme.

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov reported on enrolment growth and college modernisation funding. Putin proposed a special practical-experience programme for service members without higher education, to be developed by the Presidential Executive Office and the Government.

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov reported on the results of two selection rounds for treasury infrastructure loans, totalling 166 billion rubles up to 2030, and on projected investment and tax returns.

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko reported on influenza vaccine deliveries and vaccination numbers. Putin asked whether government members had been vaccinated; Murashko declined to speak for all, citing medical confidentiality, and Prime Minister Mishustin said it would be addressed.

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Minister for Civil Defence Alexander Kurenkov reported on the Russian EMERCOM team's performance at the championship in Baku and on a new training centre near Kazan. He said Russian athletes compete under the national flag despite restrictions, and Putin said he hoped for continued success.

• Meeting with Government members 2026-11-05 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Mikhail Kuznetsov, head of the Popular Front executive committee, reported that 81 percent of the 3.2 million Direct Line requests had been processed, with one-third successfully resolved. Putin asked for continued work with the Government and regional authorities.