Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that Russia needs to have its own code repositories, platforms, and services to ensure data sovereignty, reduce dependence on external suppliers, and increase the level of control over critical infrastructure.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has emphasized the establishment of domestic sovereign infrastructure for computing and data processing, including Russian cloud platforms and data processing centers.

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of data security and proposed to continue research on quantum communication technology and quantum encryption technology to ensure the stability of information systems and resist cyber attacks.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The development of drones is a priority area and hopes to set the goal of passing the plan by September 1, 2023.

US Senate Majority Leader Schumer: We are willing to consider a reasonable number of amendments.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Schumer: The first vote on the National Defense Authorization Act will be held next Tuesday.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin: We must establish a comprehensive implementation mechanism, at least some technical progress.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: This involves not only consolidating existing support tools for digital economy, artificial intelligence and high-tech projects, but also formulating a roadmap for the development of quantum technology, etc.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Within a year, I hope we will develop a new national project to build a data-driven economy by 2030.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Certain countries have tried to use various means to make us dependent on foreign technology platforms and standards, and they have succeeded in this regard. Dependence is an unavoidable objective factor, but our own products are better than foreign ones.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: These changes will bring comprehensive benefits, including exponential growth in management and productivity, new opportunities for high-skilled and well-paid jobs, convenient public services, and new opportunities for citizens.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: Data is crucial to these changes and is the infrastructure of our future economic development.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: The development of digital platforms will lead to the development of smart cities, unmanned systems, and the ability to use digital models in technical systems and production processes.

Russian President Vladimir Putin: We should concentrate on areas where the necessary technology and global level already exist, such as nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, etc.

EUR/USD rose 0.5% on the day to 1.1195, its highest level in 16 months.