Putin’s Presidential address
May 3, 2021
MOSCOW, RUSSIA - JANUARY 15, 2020: Russia's President Vladimir Putin delivers an annual address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, at Moscow's Manezh Central Exhibition Hall; the Federal Assembly of Russia consists of the Russian State Duma and the Russian Federation Council. Alexei Nikolsky/Russian Presidential Press and Information Office/TASS
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On April 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Federal Assembly, a combined gathering of members of the Federation Council (Senators), the State Duma (Parliamentarians), Cabinet ministers, Regional Governors, representatives of selected State Departments, Agencies and the media.
Almost 450 journalists were accredited to cover the event. The address primarily focussed on current achievements and setbacks in the country and outlined future domestic social and economic plans. While the larger part of the address was devoted to domestic policies and plans, key foreign policy objectives were also outlined, as well as possible steps in resolving present and future challenges. The following are extracts from the speech on international affairs.