[HIGHLIGHTS] Mr. Putin's ``Annual State of the Union Address'' before the presidential election: Will it be about achievements and assertions?

The Russian President's Office has indicated that President Putin is expected to deliver his annual State of the State address as early as the end of this month. In the speech, President Putin will discuss his accomplishments and claims, as he aims for an overwhelming victory in next month's presidential election and the invasion of Ukraine.

Former member of the House of Representatives Nadezhdin is attracting attention as a candidate to challenge Mr. Putin, but there is a possibility that his candidacy will not be approved due to deficiencies.