Meeting with Government members

The main focus of the meeting was the development of the Russian Arctic Zone and the Trans-Arctic Transport Corridor. A report was delivered by Deputy Prime Minister - Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev Trutnev YuryDeputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Russian Federation - Plenipotentiary Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District .

At the beginning of the meeting, current issues were also reviewed. Justice Minister Konstantin Chuychenko Chuychenko KonstantinMinister of Justice of the Russian Federation spoke about the provision of free legal assistance to citizens and the digitalisation of the civil registry system, while Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev Shadayev MaksutMinister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation reported on expanding internet access to small communities with populations of 100 to 1,000. Separate attention was given to the operation of essential services under restrictions on mobile internet in large cities due to drone attacks.

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President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr Mishustin, colleagues, good afternoon. Let's get down to work.

You are aware that quite recently, together with some colleagues in the Government, we addressed flash floods in a number of Russian regions affected by these seasonal challenges. In this regard, I would like to draw attention to the fact that in such situations, when emergencies arise, citizens particularly need access to legal assistance, as assessments must be made of lost property and appropriate decisions taken on that basis.

I would like to ask Mr Chuychenko how this work is organised overall. Please.

To be continued.