Putin meets Stavropol governor over record harvest

Moscow, Aug 25, Vesti. Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the governor of the Stavropol Krai, Vladimir Vladimirov, in the Kremlin.

Consensus

President Vladimir Putin met with Stavropol Krai governor Vladimir Vladimirov in the Kremlin.
The meeting covered socio-economic development and agricultural performance in Stavropol Krai.
A record harvest exceeding 10 million tons was reported for 2025, surpassing any previous Soviet or post-Soviet period.
The region faced challenges in early 2026 due to drought, with 65 million rubles paid to owners of 32,000 homes damaged by flooding.
Investment projects and agricultural development were discussed.
Putin inquired about efforts to combat land desertification.

Putin proposed a long-term land leasing model inspired by Argentina's experience, suggesting leasing land to foreign investors (e.g., Saudi Arabia) for 50 years to restore soil resources and attract investment, calling it a potential national experiment. — vesti
Vladimirov reported a record harvest of over 10 million tons in 2025, stating it had never occurred in the USSR or post-Soviet times. — kommersant
Putin discussed support programs for veterans of the special military operation and import substitution in agriculture. — vesti
Vladimirov mentioned growth in regional GDP and investment volume. — kommersant