China News Agency, Moscow, April 21 (Reporter Wang Xiujun) Russian President Vladimir Putin stated in his State of the Union address in Moscow on the 21st that the focus of Russia’s foreign policy is to ensure Russia’s peace, security and stable development. Any provocateur who threatens Russia’s fundamental interests will feel regret.

　　This is Putin’s 17th State of the Union address. Members of the Russian Federation Council (upper house of parliament), members of the State Duma (lower house of parliament), government officials, presidents of the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court, state governors, and local council speakers attended the meeting. activity.

　　Putin said that the unfriendly actions against Russia will not stop.

Some countries have formed the habit of using any reason, more often to blame Russia for no reason.

In this regard, Russia has shown the greatest restraint.

But if someone regards Russia’s goodwill as indifference or weakness, they should know that Russia will respond unequal, promptly and harshly.

　　Putin said that Russia has enough patience to take countermeasures. For countries that are unwilling to dialogue and arrogant, Russia will always find a way to defend its position.

　　Putin said that this year, the proportion of modern weapons in Russia's "triad" nuclear forces will exceed 88%, and by 2024, the proportion of modern weapons and equipment in the military will be close to 76%.

Russia's most advanced "pioneer" hypersonic intercontinental missile system and "Pelethwaite" laser weapon system have entered combat duty.

The first "Salmat" heavy intercontinental missile battalion is scheduled to enter combat duty at the end of 2022.

In addition, Russia's other most advanced weapons, including the "Poseidon" unmanned submarine, are also being developed as planned.

　　Putin mentioned that Russia once again urges all parties to discuss issues related to strategic weapons and ensuring global stability.

We hope that the proposal of holding the five permanent summits of the United Nations Security Council that we put forward last year can be implemented as soon as possible.

This summit can be held if the epidemic permits.

　　In the State of the Union address, Putin also talked about issues such as the new crown epidemic and people's livelihood.

Putin said that Russian scientists have made breakthroughs during the new crown epidemic and developed three reliable new crown vaccines, reflecting Russia's scientific and technological strength.

Russia plans to achieve herd immunity against the new crown virus through vaccination before this fall.

　　Putin said that the main task of all levels of government in Russia should be to improve the quality of life of the people.

The government must draft a plan before July 1 to minimize the threat of poverty to families with children.

In addition, achieving stable population growth and raising the average life expectancy of the people to 78 years will be the direction of the Russian government’s efforts.

　　Putin also mentioned that it will speed up the construction of the Moscow-Kazan highway and extend it to Yekaterinburg. The project will be completed within three years.

In addition, Russia will soon launch a preferential loan program for the construction of tourism infrastructure.

When the epidemic permits, it is necessary for most countries in the world to remotely apply for an electronic visa to enter Russia within 4 days.

　　According to Russian law, the Russian President must deliver a State of the Union address to the Federal Assembly.

The State of the Union address is considered to be a programmatic document, which can reflect the policy guidelines of the Russian leadership and the prospects for the future development strategy, and has received widespread attention from the outside world.

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