Putin joked about the common cold at the funeral of those awaiting Russia's "fading"

He noted that after the collapse of the USSR, some tried to write off the country.

“I want to say to those who are still waiting for the gradual fading of Russia: in this case, we are worried about only one thing - how not to catch a cold at your funeral,” Putin said.

As the head of state emphasized, Russia objectively assesses its capabilities.

Earlier, Putin announced his readiness to respond to any aggressor.