Vikrant Shekhawat : Mar 01, 2024, 07:00 AM
Russia Election: Russian President Vladimir Putin has addressed the countrymen amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. He gave this address after completion of 2 years of war with Ukraine. So far in this war, Russia has captured 5 large areas of Ukraine. This includes the capture of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhia and most recently Avdiivka. Thousands of Russian soldiers have sacrificed their lives during this period. President Putin, while addressing the countrymen, has praised national unity.Putin has come forward to give this message to the country at a time when presidential elections are going to be held in Russia next month. Addressing the nation on Thursday, Putin praised the country's national unity. He praised the spirit of nationalism among the people of the country. Putin is well aware of the fact that despite continuous help to Ukraine from NATO and Western countries, if Moscow has prevailed over Kiev, it is because of the strength of the people of the country. If people did not have a sense of nationalism, they would have taken to the streets by now.Russia is protecting its sovereignty and unity in UkrainePutin, 71, said in a nationally televised address that Russia was "defending its sovereignty and our patriots" in Ukraine. He praised Russian soldiers and observed a moment of silence to honor those killed in the war. Gave tribute. Putin will contest the presidential elections in Russia between March 15 and 17 as an independent candidate. His victory in this election is considered almost certain. Alexey Navalny, considered a vocal critic of Putin, passed away recently. He was serving a 19-year prison sentence on terrorism charges. Navalny's last rites will be performed on Friday.