"We defend a prosperous future": Putin congratulated on the anniversary of the occupation of the territories of Ukraine
Putin stated that the years went to this "event", overcoming "difficult trials". According to Putin, "Russia has not left its siblings in the Donbass," for which the Russian Federation is allegedly "historical homeland". In his speech, the President of the Russian Federation stated that Russia has tried to achieve a peaceful resolution of the conflict, but unsuccessfully.
"The negotiations ended with a lie, fake and deception by Western elites, which during this time turned Ukraine into their colony, a military bridgehead aimed at Russia," Putin said. He added that the so -called "his" was "liberation", and the developing events confirmed its "need and validity.
" Putin thanked the "inhabitants of new regions" for the sustainability, determination, firmness and for "transmission from generation to generation of spiritual values, historical memory, traditions and culture. " "Today, together we are upholding a safe, prosperous future for our children and grandchildren, our common fate," Putin added. He reported that enterprises are allegedly renewed in the occupied Russian territories, houses are being built and social institutions are being opened.