Russian President Vladimir Putin will not hold international contacts today, according to a briefing by Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. He stated that there are no international engagements on the calendar for this day, though the schedule remains flexible. Peskov emphasized that international contacts will occur within the week and assured that the public will be informed in a timely manner once they are confirmed.
Earlier information indicated that Putin participated in a video conference on December 4, focusing on the Meeting of the Council for the Promotion of Civil Society and Human Rights, an event tied to International Human Rights Day. The gathering brought together council members to assess the year’s outcomes and to exchange perspectives with the president on a broad array of topics, including the military operation in Ukraine, the education system, migration matters, and the role of non‑profit organizations in society.
The same day, it was reported that the International Committee of the Federation Council planned to discuss a draft objection presented by the Parliament of the Russian Federation to the United Nations concerning Ukraine’s alleged breach of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. This reflects ongoing parliamentary oversight and the administration’s approach to international human rights issues within the framework of Russia’s foreign policy considerations.
During remarks earlier in the week, Putin made a light remark about the state apparatus, joking about the reference to a seemingly all‑encompassing government structure in Russia. The moment underscored a rare moment of levity amid ongoing national and international discussions surrounding Russia’s policy directions and governance, as reported by state media briefings and official statements.