Vladimir Putin delivered the 2024 State of the Union Address to both houses of parliament in Moscow. Putin emphasized that "Russia has proven that it can cope with any challenge" Putin criticized that the actions of the U.S.

and its vassals have led to the collapse of the European security system, which brings "danger to everyone" "Everything proposed by Western countries has a real threat of causing a nuclear weapons conflict and destroying civilization," Putin said. "Russia is strengthening its sovereignty in all directions, including in special military operations," he said.