Putin says the West failed to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the West has not achieved its main goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia. He made the statement at a press conference, according to the newspaper Vedomosti.
According to Putin, Western countries set themselves the task of weakening Russia, but this did not happen. The head of state believes that the country has managed to adapt to difficult conditions and continues to develop. The newspaper does not provide the full details of the speech, so the exact list of topics the president touched on remains unknown.
The statement came against the backdrop of ongoing disagreements between Russia and Western countries. Such assessments often feature in the official speeches of Russian leaders when the subject is foreign policy and the economy.
It is not yet known what specific steps will follow this statement. Readers are advised to follow new reports for details and the reaction of other parties.
Sources: Ведомости
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