Dmitry Medvedev presented the Order of Zhukov to the Defence Ministry’s 10^th Special Purpose Brigade. The Order of Zhukov is awarded for particular services in planning and carrying out major military operations.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Abkhazia on an Integrated Russian Military Base on the Republic of Abkhazia’s Territory, signed in Moscow on February 17, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of South Ossetia on an Integrated Russian Military Base on the Republic of South Ossetia’s Territory, signed in Moscow on April 7, 2010.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated Igor Spassky, a scientist and designer of nuclear submarines, member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, on his 85th birthday.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated current and veteran servicemen in the Russian Airborne Forces on Paratroopers Day.

Dmitry Medvedev watched a naval parade and a military-sports festival. The President congratulated the servicemen and veterans on Russian Navy Day.

Dmitry Medvedev congratulated graduates of military academies and universities on successfully completing their studies.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of Protocol No.5 between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on Amending the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia concerning the Russian Military Base in the Republic of Armenia of March 16, 1995.

Defence Minister Anatoly presented to President and Commander-in-Chief Dmitry Medvedev his proposals following an investigation into the circumstances of the fire at the Central Military District’s 102^nd artillery munitions depot on who should bear responsibility and be subject to disciplinary action for the incident.

The President signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on Cooperation in Radio Electronic Combat.

The plans for development of the Armed Forces and other military organisations through 2015 and development prospects through 2020 as well as legal mechanisms for provision of housing to the servicemen were the subjects of discussion.

Mr Chemezov informed the President on disciplinary measures against a number of company CEOs for failure to fulfil the state defence order.

Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Invanov reported to Dmitry Medvedev on the progress in implementing presidential instructions on the liability of state officials for failure to fulfil the state defence order.

The current situation in the defence industry and its development prospects were discussed at the meeting.

A reception celebrating the 66^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War took place at the Kremlin.

Dmitry Medvedev attended the military parade celebrating the 66^th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

On the eve of Victory Day, Dmitry Medvedev took part in the opening of the Banner of Victory Exhibition at the Russian Central Armed Forces Museum and met with Great Patriotic War veterans and representatives of military-patriotic organisations.

Dmitry Medvedev submitted to the State Duma for ratification Protocol No.5 dated March 16, 1995 between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on amendments to the agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Armenia on the Russian military base in the Republic of Armenia.

Dmitry Medvedev signed Federal Law On Ratification of the Agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on Establishment and Operation of a Unified Communications System for the Regional Force (Army) Grouping of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation.