Determining the options available for annual meetings requires an analysis of relevant state corporate law as well as the organization's governing documents. Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 21st annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.Vladimir Putin took part in the 21 st Annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club. The name of this year's event is "Lasting Peace on What Basis? Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, colleagues and friends. US media was banned from this meeting, but a Russian photographer was allowed in the session, later releasing these photos on the Russian state-owned news. Vladimir Putin: Good afternoon, colleagues and friends. Meetings of shareholders may be held either within or without the State of Ohio. We read out that meeting with External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. I say this to Congress: We have to stand up to Putin.