Events President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf March 23, 2001 20:45 Stockholm President Putin with Swedish King Carl XVI Gustaf. The meeting took place in the Royal Palace. See also Visit to Sweden. Meeting with EU Council Members March 23, 2001 Publication status Published in section: News Publication date: March 23, 2001, 20:45 Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/40668 Text version