Igor Shchegolev, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Central Federal District on behalf of President Vladimir Putin, visited Belgorod. The visit was confirmed by Vyacheslav Gladkov, the governor of the Belgorod Region. According to the regional administration, an operational security meeting took place during the visit, focusing on current conditions and the security needs of the region. The purpose of the trip was to assess the situation firsthand and to coordinate efforts with local authorities and security services.
Officials reported that the plenipotentiary representative was briefed on the latest developments in the Central Federal District and that joint activities were planned to address the fallout from recent shelling. Reporting indicates that the visitors accompanied by regional specialists moved through areas affected by shelling, engaged with residents, and spoke with volunteers from Belgorod region organizations as well as personnel involved in civil defense and emergency response. Their discussions centered on ensuring public safety, restoring critical infrastructure, and supporting those impacted by the bombardments carried out by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Earlier, Gladkov had conveyed that President Putin and Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin had been informed about the situation in Belgorod after an assault by Ukrainian forces. He noted that a meeting had been convened at the regional operational headquarters, where heads of law enforcement agencies reported on the measures implemented by each service to strengthen security and stabilize life in the region. The emphasis was on rapid reaction, coordinated patrols, and the readiness of emergency services to respond to subsequent threats.
Last week in Washington, attention was drawn to the shelling incidents in Belgorod as part of broader international reactions. The response discussions highlighted the regional authorities’ ongoing commitment to protecting civilians, maintaining order, and coordinating with federal bodies to ensure rapid assistance where needed, as reported by the Belgorod administration and corroborated by allied agencies in the security sector.