Reference News Network, February 29**DaoRussia**Putin delivered a state of the nation address to the Russian Federation on February 29. Here are the highlights of Putin's State of the Union address this year:
Praise the Russian army: take the initiative and multiply its combat power.
According to the Russian Satellite Agency**, Putin said that the Russian armed forces took the initiative in the zone of the special military operation and steadily attacked.
Putin said that Russia will make every effort to put an end to the combat operation, ** the Nazis, to complete all the tasks of the special operation. Russian units took the initiative, steadily attacking in a range of directions and occupying new areas.
Putin noted that the Russian armed forces have gained a lot of experience, including in the coordination of various branches of the armed forces.
According to the "Russian newspaper"**, Putin also pointed out in his state of the nation address that the combat effectiveness of the Russian armed forces has increased exponentially in the special military operation.
Putin said that the Zircon sea-based hypersonic strike system has already made its debut in combat operations in the zone of the special military operation. The "Dagger" hypersonic missile system also showed itself well in the zone of the special military operation. The Haiyan cruise missile and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle are nearing completion of tests.
Putin said that the Sarmat strategic missile system has already been delivered to the army and will soon be put on combat duty.
Putin also mentioned that Russia's "strategic nuclear forces are in ......."Full Readiness".
Tribute to the Dead: Forever Remembered.
According to the Russian Satellite Agency, Putin announced a minute of silence for the fallen soldiers in Russia's special military operation against Ukraine during his State of the Union address, as a tribute.
Putin said that Russia will always remember the heroes who sacrificed.
According to the Russian newspaper Izvestia, Putin pointed out that "the West needs Russia to become an endangered space with dependence." They want to create strife within **, as they have done in many other places, including Ukraine".
Putin said: "Only we are the ones who will decide our path." The defense and consolidation of sovereignty is unfolding on all fronts, first of all at the front, where our fighters are fighting with determination and selflessness. I want to thank everyone who is fighting on the front lines and who have endured severe trials. The people of the whole country have great respect for your feat. ”
Knock on the West: the interferers will end miserably.
Consolidated by Rossiya Gazeta ** and Reuters, Putin reminded that someone has tried to go to war with Russia more than once, but now the "interferers" will face very bad consequences.
Putin stressed that the task now is to focus on strengthening the military cluster on the western front in order to eliminate the threat of NATO's eastward expansion.
Putin said that given that Sweden and Finland have joined NATO, Russia will need to strengthen the forces of the Western Military District. Finland has a long land border with Russia.
Putin also said that the West is provoking conflicts in Ukraine, the Middle East and other parts of the world. "It (the West) is still lying - now it is not difficult to say that Russia intends to attack Europe. But we all understand - this is pure nonsense. ”
According to Putin, the enemy "chose the targets of the strikes on Russian territory, choosing what they consider to be the most effective means of destruction." For example, the West began to discuss the possibility of sending NATO troops to Ukraine. "Now, the fate of the interferers will be even more tragic," Putin warned. ”
"What the West uses to intimidate the whole world is dangerous," Putin said. Everything that the West thinks of carries a real risk of triggering a nuclear conflict, which would mean the destruction of civilization. Don't they understand this? ”
Putin also said that anyone who tries to invade Russia will face even more terrible consequences than it did during World War II, because Russia now has the ** that can strike targets inside enemy territory.
Shouting to the United States: The so-called negotiations are all demagoguery.
According to Russia's "Izvestia"**, Putin said that Russia is willing to start a dialogue with the United States on the issue of strategic stability. "But I want to emphasize ......," he saidWe are dealing with a country that is openly hostile to us. We have every reason to believe that today's statement by the United States on its intention to hold talks on the issue of strategic stability is demagoguery. ”
"What the United States and its vassals have done has actually led to the collapse of the international security system," Russia said. This threatens the interests of Russia. Without a sovereign and strong Russia, the world order cannot be stable. ”
Nation-building: Supporting families with many children and increasing investment in scientific research.
According to the Russian newspaper Izvestia**, Putin said: "More and more countries are actively joining the ranks of establishing relations with Russia. "We see that partnerships with Asia-Pacific countries and relations with African countries are developing smoothly," he said. We also maintain long-standing friendly relations with Arab countries. ”
Putin also said that Russia launched the "Year of the Family" this year. Like culture and morality, family values are passed down from generation to generation. Having children is an important value of a family. "There are more than 10 million families in Russia raising more than three children," he said. Such a family is our pride. A decree establishing the unified status of multi-child families throughout the country has been signed. Russians with 3 children can pay less taxes. ”
Putin also said that enterprises should significantly increase investment in scientific research to reach 2% of GDP. Private sector investment in science should also increase substantially. The investment direction includes robotics, various transportation, data economy, chemical industry, etc.
Putin pointed out that the domestic market share of domestic products should increase by 50% in six years. "We have to produce more consumer goods, medicines and machine tools ourselves," he said. ”
"We are forming a unique industrial 'menu'," Putin said. Enterprises implementing infrastructure projects can choose support measures. For example, we will provide an additional 125 billion rubles (about 13. ) to companies engaged in R&D over the next six years$700 million). "Compiled by He Yingjun, Long Jun).