Putin visits Irkutsk Aviation Plant during trip to eastern Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Irkutsk Aviation Plant, operated by Yakovlev and part of the United Aircraft Corporation UAC under the Rostec State Corporation, during a visit to Irkutsk, Russia, on July 24, 2026. Photo by Russian President official apaimages Russia Russia Russian Federation 250726_Russia_RPO_004 Copyright: xapaimagesxRussianxPresidentxxofficialxxapaimagesx