“Now we can already say that they adequately responded to the threat of the epidemic precisely thanks to the consolidated efforts of society, the healthcare system, and vital sectors of the national economy,” he said.

As the head of state noted, Russia was able to give such an answer, because to a decisive extent it could "rely on its own technological and industrial base."

“On what is called their own rear. In general, our economy, all its key links and critical infrastructure, including the new generation infrastructure, digital, telecommunications, have proved that they are able to quickly adapt to serious challenges, withstand heavy loads and work smoothly in difficult conditions, ”he added .

In early June, Putin announced the stabilization of the situation with the spread of COVID-19 in the country.

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