Putin’s key statements at meeting with outgoing State Duma deputies

Putin’s key statements at meeting with outgoing State Duma deputies The Russian leader noted that, despite external constraints, the country is holding steady in the global tech race, and that the Russian financial system is currently stableMOSCOW, July 27. /TASS/. Russia was under pressure both before and after the "Russian Spring" of 2014, while since 2022, the West has been setting "records" in sanctions, President Vladimir Putin stated at a meeting with lawmakers marking the end of the eighth convocation of the State Duma (lower house of parliament). He noted that, despite external constraints, the country is holding steady in the global tech race, and that the Russian financial system is currently stable. Putin stressed that Russia will act prudently but resolutely on the battlefield and will certainly achieve its goals. TASS has compiled the head of state's key statements. Pressure on Russia Russia is going through a difficult time in its history. "This historical period is not easy. This is clear not only to members of the State Duma and the Russian government, government officials and regional heads. Every Russian citizen understands that," he said. Recent years have become a defining period in the history of the Fatherland. "This is, without any exaggeration, one of the defining stages in the history of the Fatherland, when the fate of our people is at stake." "In struggle and intense competition, the outlines of a new world order are being formed." Now, "the fate" of the Russian people is at stake, "and this is no exaggeration, it is true." The Russian people have always responded to aggressive external pressure and historical trials with unity: "Our multinational people have responded to historical trials, to aggressive external pressure, with internal unity--this has always been the case, and this is precisely what is happening today." "Today, we continue defending the country’s security and independence, truth, and justice," Putin said. Russia is capable of "giving a decisive rebuff to any hostile steps." Anti-Russian sanctions Russia faced pressure before and after the "Russian Spring" of 2014, and since 2022, the West has been setting "records" in terms of sanctions: "We have long been facing illegal restrictions, attempts at containment, and pressure. Both after the "Russian Spring" of 2014 and before that. But since 2022, the West has its "Russophobic machine running at full speed," setting world records." "According to two criteria simultaneously: both the number of so-called sanctions and their futility, the damage these sanctions inflict primarily on their own authors and initiators, on the peoples of certain European and other states," Putin said. Russia has set goals to be a major player in the global tech race and it is achieving them despite external constraints: "We are setting goals for technological leadership and, strange as it may seem, are achieving the results we need, despite all these external constraints." Russian economy "Russia continues to hold fourth place in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, behind China, the US, and India. Fourth. And first in Europe," the president said. The Russian financial system is currently stable--of course, we would like higher rates of economic growth, but there is a risk of accelerating inflation: "In terms of economic growth compared to the European Union, we are also ahead. But, of course, we’re not satisfied with that. Of course. But there are risks - risks of rising inflation and the corresponding consequences. And there are significant advantages from today's policy. What is the main advantage? The stability of the Russian economic and financial system. That is the most important thing." The federal budget's priorities for the next three years include strengthening defense, addressing social issues, and supporting the economy: "I am confident that, when working on the budget for the next three years, the priority, along with strengthening the country's defense, will be addressing urgent social issues and simultaneously supporting key sectors of the economy, leading domestic companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and the labor market, where unemployment, as you know, has fallen to historically low levels." Achieving goals of the special operation Russia’s enemies cannot defeat the country militarily and are turning to terrorist methods, Putin said. "However, no one has ever succeeded in breaking the Russian people. It has never happened and it will never happen," he stressed. All of Russia--the authorities, the people, and society--will certainly achieve the goals of the special military operation and will do everything possible to ensure victory: "We will achieve the goals we have set for ourselves and together we will do everything possible for victory, for Russia," President Putin Russia will act responsibly but persistently on the battlefield and will certainly achieve its goals. "I will tell you a secret - hopefully, one of our colleagues won’t take offense. During the award ceremony, one of the recipients whispered to me: ‘We’ll win but we need to act more boldly.’ We really want to. But the question is, how much more boldly? Like with the economy, there are certain risks here, which could lead to battlefield losses. This is why we will act in a prudent and persistent manner, working to achieve our goals. And we will achieve them," the head of state said. Support for special operation veterans All of Russian society has rallied around the military personnel defending their Fatherland: "They are supported by our entire people, our entire society." A "comprehensive system of legal guarantees for participants and veterans of the special military operation, and the families of the defenders of the Fatherland," has been established and continues to develop. About the work of State Duma deputies Interaction between the government and the State Duma has reached a new level in recent years: "This interaction has reached a new level, the unified system of public authority has been strengthened, and accountability to the people has increased." The State Duma's new constitutional powers work "for the benefit of the development of our statehood, the strengthening of Russia's statehood." The outgoing State Duma deputies worked during one of the most crucial periods in Russian history: "The past five years--and this is the period of your tenure--have been difficult and extremely challenging for our country." The outgoing State Duma fully lived up to the lofty title of people's representatives: "State Duma deputies fully lived up to the lofty status of people's representatives, demonstrating unconditional devotion to the Motherland, competence, and firmness, quickly and efficiently developing and adopting complex decisions, and passing laws essential for our soldiers and commanders, defense enterprises, factories, the domestic economy, the social sphere, society, and the state." Parliamentarians help defend truth and justice: "I want to thank you for your effective joint work, above all, in strengthening state sovereignty and protecting the national interests of the Fatherland." Preparing for the State Duma elections Deputies should use the pre-election period "as efficiently and productively as possible," collecting people's requests "to then implement them in their parliamentary work": "Its foundation lies precisely there, in the electoral districts, in the strong feedback between the government and the vast, diverse, and distinctive Russian society. We must hear its voice and always follow it." "I am confident that the parliamentary parties will conduct the election campaign with respect for our voters and, of course, for each other." The level of political culture in Russia has grown in recent years: "The level of political culture has certainly strengthened and improved in previous years, including during your tenure in this body.". 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