Overview
- The annual Human Rights Council session was held by videoconference, where Putin thanked rights defenders for their work ahead of International Human Rights Day.
- Public monitoring of national projects was designated a core responsibility for the council as Russia tracks progress on socio‑economic targets.
- Putin said he expects the body to help monitor observance of citizens’ electoral rights during the 2026 State Duma elections.
- Government adoption of the council’s anti‑fraud measures is under way, including blocking criminal calls from unfriendly jurisdictions, call labeling, and tighter rules for officials, banks and telecom operators, with a second package under discussion and a third in preparation.
- The agenda emphasized protection, rehabilitation and additional support for participants in the special military operation and their families, alongside discussions on jury trials and AI risks and transparency in socially significant domains.