Overview
- Konstantin Matis, who leads the autonomy of Russian Germans, publicly invited Vladimir Putin to the second Catherine forum set for December 20 at the National Center “Russia.”
- Putin thanked the organizers and said he would attend the forum only if his schedule allows.
- Matis described the forum as a venue to attract high‑skilled specialists from Western countries who share Russia’s traditional spiritual and moral values, noting his organization’s relocation support efforts.
- He asked the government to make the forum a standing event and to include it in the implementation plan for the updated State Strategy for National Policy to 2036.
- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin will speak at the “Russia — sporting power” forum in Samara, with RIA confirming his arrival for a program that includes site visits, virtual openings of new sports facilities, and a council meeting on sport development.