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Russian President Vladimir Putin made a statement regarding his own message to the Federal Assembly. The call to Gostiny Dvor in Moscow took place on February 21 and lasted over 100 minutes.
– You know, it’s hard to listen to all this – almost two hours. I would have struggled with myself if I had to listen. It’s easier said than heard,” the president noted during the flower-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Alexander Garden.
In a message to the Federal Assembly, Vladimir Putin announced the suspension of Russia’s participation in START-3 and preparations for the resumption of nuclear testing. The aforementioned topics, according to a number of experts, could have been added to the president’s speech at the last moment, analysts say. This was preceded by words about relations with the West, about the special operation, the economy and social policy of Russia.
