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❗️Vladimir Putin is set to address parliament not only as the current head of state, but also as a presidential candidate, according to Dmitry Peskov, spokesman for the Kremlin. Peskov noted that Putin's upcoming address will essentially serve as his program for the future.

In addition to discussing his current role as head of state, Putin will also present his plans for the coming years, with a particular focus on goals beyond 2030. This indicates that Putin's message will cover a broad range of topics and address long-term strategies for the country.

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🚨 STARTS NOW: Putin Addresses the Russian Parliament

Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual address to the Russian parliament, during which he will set goals for the next six years, discuss Russia's ongoing special military operation, and review the state of Russia and the main directions of its domestic and foreign policy.

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❗️Putin said that his message would focus on Russia's strategic tasks

"We can and will overcome everything together," he added.

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Russia has demonstrated its ability to effectively tackle any challenges that arise, Putin says

The vast majority of Russians support the special military operation, Vladimir Putin said.

The decisive role in the righteous struggle today belongs to Russians, the president added.

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The love for the motherland expressed by Crimeans and the residents of the new regions is a source of pride, Russia's President said.

Values such as compassion, mutual support, and solidarity prevail in Russian society, he stated.

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❗️Russian servicemen know that the entire nation stands solidly behind them, even when they are fighting in the trenches - Putin

"The entire Russian economy demonstrated flexibility and stability during the special operation," Russia's head of state emphasized

Putin on interference in Russia's internal affairs

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❗️Putin: Russia continues to develop democracy

They tried to weaken Russia from within, but they miscalculated, Russia's President said.

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Vladimir Putin on the strength of the Russian multinational people

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Putin on Russia's sovereignty and the West's attempts to destroy the country from the inside

▪️Rather than Russia, the West seeks a compliant, dying, deteriorating entity where one can act with impunity.

▪️The West has underestimated the resolve and steadfastness of our multinational population.

▪️Today, Russia's sovereignty is being bolstered in various aspects, including internally, says Putin.

▪️Putin commends the unwavering and selfless actions of Russian soldiers on the battlefield.

▪️Putin emphasizes that the enduring unity and solidarity among the Russian people is a colossal and all-conquering force.

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Putin: Russian troops are confidently advancing, liberating new territories in the course of the special military operation

"Russia will end the war, eradicate Nazism, and achieve all the objectives of the special operation," Putin stated.

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The strategic nuclear forces of the Russian Federation are fully prepared, Putin assured

▪️Tests of the Burevestnik cruise missile are nearing completion

▪️The Kinzhal hypersonic complex has not only been put into service, but is also being used with high efficiency on its own

▪️The troops have been equipped with the Sarmat system, and we will soon showcase its capabilities.

▪️Russia's newest weapons systems have once again proven their exceptional and distinctive qualities

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More statements by Russian President Vladimir Putin who is addressing parliament:

▪️The West says that Russia is allegedly going to attack Europe, this is nonsense;

▪️The West is choosing targets to strike Russia;

▪️It is necessary to seriously strengthen groups in the Western strategic area in order to neutralize threats from NATO;

▪️Issues of strategic stability can be resolved in a single complex, including all aspects of Russian national interests and security;

▪️Putin on talks about the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine: the consequences for possible interventions will be much more tragic.

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📹 "We will not allow anyone to interfere in our internal affairs", Putin said.

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📹 Without a sovereign, strong Russia, no firm world order is impossible - Putin

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Putin slammed the West’s hypocrisy in discussing strategic stability while simultaneously seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on the battlefield.

He also denounced the unfounded accusations against Russia that claim Moscow is planning to deploy nuclear weapons in space. Putin said that these accusations only serve the interests of the United States.

Furthermore, he accused the West of attempting to drag Russia into an arms race, similar tricks were used against the USSR in the 1980s.

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Putin: Have patience, the message is just beginning!

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Putin: there are unfounded accusations against Russia that we are supposedly going to place nuclear weapons in space, this is false

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