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Vyacheslav Volodin and Jair Bolsonaro discussed issues of development of relations between Russia and Brazil

Chairman of the State Duma also invited parliamentarians from Brazil to take part in the International Forum “Development of Parliamentarism”, which will be held in July 2022

Members of the State Duma voted for the draft appeal to the Russian President for LPR and DPR recognition

Chairman of the State Duma stressed that the text of the appeal “will be sent immediately to the President”. Members of the State Duma are convinced that the recognition of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic will provide foundations for enhancing security and protecting people living in the republics from external threats, as well as for strengthening international peace and regional stability in accordance with the purposes and principles of the UN Charter and will begin the process of international recognition of both states

Anna Kuznetsova held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Abkhazia

Meeting participants discussed issues of cooperation in such areas like family and children protection, social and youth policy

Parliamentarians to discuss status of troops taking part in the CSTO missions’ military operations

That was announced by the Chairman of the Committee on Issues of the Commonwealth of Independent States and Contacts with Fellow Countryman Leonid Kalashnikov

Leonid Slutsky held a working meeting with Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Parliament of Estonia

Chairman of the Committee on International Affairs stressed that the discussion was constructive and informative and meeting participants discussed issues related to ratification of the Treaty on the Russian-Estonian State Border

Deutsche Welle staff is prohibited from entering the State Duma

Vyacheslav Volodin commented on the response of the Russian Foreign Ministry to Germany’s ban on RT DE

Chairman of the State Duma said that members of the State Duma fully supported such measures: “We believe that the measures could be even tougher”

PACE ratified credentials of the Russian delegation

That was announced by the head of the Russian delegation to PACE, Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Petr Tolstoy

Remarks by leaders and representatives of the State Duma factions on report of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Members of the State Duma expressed their support for Russia’s foreign policy persuaded by the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs. They also called for cohesion in the face of current threats and challenges

Ivan Melnikov met with Ambassador of Argentina to Russia Eduardo Antonio Zuain

Meeting participants discussed issues of inter-parliamentary cooperation and epidemic control measures

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took part in the “government hour” at the State Duma

Members of the State Duma endorsed the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Chairman of the State Duma stressed that the Foreign Ministry “can always count on the support of the Parliament”

Vyacheslav Volodin told why the US authorities wanted to impose sanctions on Vladimir Putin

According to the Chairman of the State Duma, the US authorities do not like the fact that Russia has become a strong and independent state during the presidency of Vladimir Putin. Washington wants Russia’s president to be loyal and controlled

Anna Kuznetsova held a meeting with Special Advisor to the Syrian Presidency

Meeting participants discussed issues of humanitarian cooperation and current situation in refugee camps

Vyacheslav Volodin: the Council of the State Duma to consider draft on recognition of LPR and DPR next week

Chairman of the State Duma noted the need to find solutions aimed at ensuring the safety of Russian citizens in those republics

President of Iran addressed members of the State Duma

Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi spoke about development of relations between Iran and Russia, fight against terrorism and NATO’s expansion