The Russian president will address his people three days before the first anniversary marking the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The Kremlin announces Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin will deliver a state of the nation address on February 21, three days before the first anniversary of the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“On February 21, the President of the Russian Federation will address the Federal Assembly (which brings together the two chambers of the Russian Parliament, editor’s note),” Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
He said the speech will address “the current situation,” including the Russian offensive in Ukraine and the country’s economic situation, and will take place at a convention center near Red Square.
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Source: BFM TV
