Vladimir Putin signed Federal Law On Amendments to the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation and Certain Legislative Acts.

Vladimir Putin signed Order On the State Council Presidium of the Russian Federation.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order decorating the heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser Pyotr Veliky with the Order of Nakhimov.

Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order appointing Sergei Glazyev presidential adviser.

In Sochi, Vladimir Putin met with Foreign Minister of Japan Koichiro Gemba. Issues discussed included the future development of bilateral trade and economic ties, in particular the implementation of joint projects in engineering and energy.

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Truong Tan Sang in Sochi.

President Putin will make a brief working visit to the United Kingdom on August 2, 2012.

Vladimir Putin met with Head of the Republic of North Ossetia-Alania Taimuraz Mamsurov and residents of the region.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on supplying weapons to the Strategic Nuclear Forces and Aerospace Defence Troops as part of the state armament programme.

Vladimir Putin held a meeting on disaster relief following the July 7 floods in Krasnodar Territory in Gelendzhik, which was also affected by the disaster.

Vladimir Putin met with Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov and Tatarstan residents from among the business community, education and healthcare sectors to discuss the socio-economic situation in the region.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on his election to the post of President of India and thanked his predecessor in office, Pratibha Patil, for her productive cooperation.

Vladimir Putin met with Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Viktor Khristenko.

Vladimir Putin sent his greetings to participants and guests at the New Wave international contest for young pop singers.

Vladimir Putin met with Saratov Region Governor Valery Radayev and residents of the region. Business community and education sector representatives took part in the meeting.

Vladimir Putin held talks with Prime Minister of Italy Mario Monti in Sochi.

Vladimir Putin sent his congratulations to President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Mohammed Morsi on the 60^th anniversary of the 1952 July Revolution.