A mass rally of supporters of the regime is being held in the Russian capital Moscow on the 22nd, shortly after a year has passed since Russia's military invasion of Ukraine began.
After this, President Putin is expected to give a speech and call for unity among the people, arguing that the Western side is strengthening its confrontational stance.
At a stadium in Moscow, Russia's capital city, a large-scale rally was held on the night of the 22nd, Japan time, and Russian state-run news agencies reportedly had 200,000 people.
The rally was attended by supporters of the Putin regime from all over Russia with flags, as well as soldiers who claimed to have fought in Ukraine and pro-Russian leaders in the east and south.
In addition, videos related to the military invasion in Ukraine, which is being carried out as a special military operation, are also screened, calling for solidarity.
According to Russian media, President Putin is expected to visit the venue and give a speech after this.
President Putin emphasized the stance of continuing military aggression in his annual speech on the 21st, and at this rally, he is expected to call on the people to unite as the Western side is strengthening its confrontational stance against Russia.