Putin meets elected leaders Regional duties and support

Sep 21

Konstantin Panyushkin reports Putin's video meeting with ten elected regional leaders, eight chosen directly and two by regional parliaments. Putin calls for honoring voter trust, stronger statehood, regional development and care for military participants and families. The feature profiles Belgorod governor Alexander Shuvayev's military service and Time of Heroes training, reports election precautions and his nearly sixty-six-percent result, and airs his thanks for federal help. Putin promises support for border-region people, families and businesses and restoration of damaged infrastructure. Other winners are listed, Kadyrov pledges to fulfil tasks including in the war, and Putin praises Grozny's rebuilding. The report distinguishes the coming Dagestan parliamentary vote from leaders already elected. Biography, electoral figures and official assessments retain attribution; promises are not completed restoration.

Alexander Shuvayev wins Belgorod's September 2026 governor election. At the September 30 meeting Putin explicitly acknowledges that the Time of Heroes participant has been elected and says his military experience matters for a border region. Vremya reports his victory with nearly 66 percent of the vote. The election result is distinct from his subsequent meeting remarks and Putin's aid pledge; neither broadcast provides a separate inauguration account.