Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the women participants in the special operation in Ukraine for their service, perseverance and courage. The head of state addressed the participants of the All-Russian Women's Forum organized at the Russia exhibition.

“Hundreds of women are on the contact line today: these are doctors and nurses, military personnel of various specialties... Thank you for your service, for your perseverance,” the president said in an address to the Federal Assembly on the eve of March 8.