Expanded meeting of the Prosecutor General Office’s Board

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Prosecutor General, comrades,

Today, as expected, we will review the prosecutor's office's performance in 2025 and outline future priorities to strengthen law and order, thereby supporting the sustainable and confident development of our country.

Over the past year, prosecutors at all levels have carried out extensive and highly effective work. Thanks to timely adopted measures, the economic and social rights of a significant number of citizens of our country, including participants in the special military operation, have been successfully restored.

The prosecutor's office has done a lot to enhance the effectiveness of efforts to combat crime and corruption, as well as to improve mechanisms for direct engagement with citizens through personal consultations. In total, more than seven million people - 7.7 million, to be exact - applied for assistance to the prosecutor's office in 2025.

It is essential to preserve and build upon the positive trends achieved by the department in recent years. This requires not only addressing longstanding challenges, but also taking into account the realities of the present day.

Perhaps you will hear nothing new from me. The tasks facing the prosecutor's office remain consistently significant, ambitious, and critically important for the country year after year.

As before, the protection of human rights remains the central focus of prosecutorial activity. This means that supervisory functions must be applied more effectively and consistently to resolve citizens' most pressing issues and to ensure the full and unconditional execution of their constitutional rights and freedoms.

Among the key priorities is the protection of labour and social rights. It is imperative to continue taking prompt action to restore justice in cases of wage arrears, to guarantee that employees receive all payments due to them under the law, and to ensure proper compensation for damages.

Special attention must also be given to safeguarding the rights of minors, the elderly, and other socially vulnerable groups. Regrettably, violations in these areas persist. I urge you to respond promptly and decisively to such incidents.

To be continued.