The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, including Vladimir Putin and Alexander Shokhin, discussed defense needs and heavy weaponry procurement mechanisms on May 28, 2026.
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The Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs, including Vladimir Putin and Alexander Shokhin, discussed defense needs and heavy weaponry procurement mechanisms on May 28, 2026.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Putin instructed the government to consider defense purchases and asked for allowance to buy large-caliber weapons.Sub-event
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- USC equips the Russian Navy with new warships as part of a state defense order, strengthening Russia's maritime power.Sub-event
- Putin stated that Russia requires increased anti-aircraft capacity.Sub-event
- Executive orders were issued on May 26, 2026, by bodies involving Vladimir Putin and Alexander Shokhin, affecting various business organizations.Sub-event
Putin, Shokhin, and the Russian Union of Industrialists pushed for heavy weaponry procurement mechanisms.1 source
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Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
Russian lobbying group
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Vladimir Putin
2nd and 4th President of Russia (2000-2008, 2012-present), 7th and 11th Prime Minister of Russia (1999-2000, 2008-2012), Director of the Federal Security Service (1998-1999) and Deputy Mayor of Saint Petersburg (1994-1996)
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Alexander Shokhin
Russian politician
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