“Today is February 23. I firmly believe that you have exactly forgotten what this day is. And I want, with applause, to support such a fact, to support all those who have forgotten. Why? Because that's the way it should be. This is how our country is changing, the changes consist of small and small components that form a new Ukraine, ”the head of state told NewsOne.
On February 23, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Medvedev laid wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near the Kremlin wall to celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day.
On the eve, Putin congratulated the military and veterans on February 23. He noted that Russian soldiers, officers and sailors adequately serve the Motherland and remain faithful to the traditions of the army and navy.