Putin Targets Officials Ignoring Future Economy Program
President Vladimir Putin has instructed his administration to take measures against officials who ignore the 'Cadres for the Future Economy' program or treat it formally.
Consensus
- Putin addressed the 'Cadres for the Economy of the Future' programme during a meeting of the Council on Strategic Development and National Projects.
- The programme is intended for high-ranking officials responsible for workforce development in regions and industries, and their adaptation to technological changes.
- Putin stated that the programme is not trivial and has real significance.
- He emphasized that officials who do not participate or show interest lack ambition.
- Putin instructed his administration to analyze participation in the programme and consider measures against those who ignore it.
- The programme was developed under presidential directive and launched in summer 2026.
- The programme is managed by the government, Ministry of Labour, SberUniversity, RANEPA, and the ANO 'Russia — Country of Opportunities'.
Points of divergence
- Putin specifically mentioned that those who 'walked' (attended) should have recognized the value of the work. — kommersant
- The programme's relevance was highlighted by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, who stated that Moscow's technological developments are in demand across Russia. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Putin asked the administration to deal with officials without ambition — Коммерсантъ
- Putin on "Cadres for the Future Economy": these are not toys, there is meaning in this — Вести