Putin: the absolute majority of Russians supported the special operation. He noted that Russian society is dominated by values such as mercy, mutual support, and solidarity.
Previously, a survey by the Public Opinion Foundation showed that 82% of Russian citizens have a positive assessment of Putin’s work. The Russian President made the comments during his speech to the Federal Assembly. RT is broadcasting live from the Federal House in Moscow. The full transcript of Putin's speech can be found at the bottom of the page.