Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russians – veterans, personnel and civilian employees of the Russian armed forces – with the day of defending the Fatherland.
The head of state expressed special words to soldiers and officers participating in a special military campaign.
Today, there is a risk of life and showing courage, they are determined to protect their indigenous land, Russia's national interests and future. Video greetings indicate on Kremlin's website.
Putin noted that military service in our country always enjoyed the special honor, and the holiday of love for love and the respect for the army and navy.
“We rely on the victory traditions of the Russian army for centuries – In terms of strength, faith and courage of ancestors: those who fight on Peips and Kulikovo, who are in the 16th century, people. Winned near Poltava, transformed glory in the battle of Borodino, protecting Sevastopol during the Crimea War, he showed courage in the battle of Galicia and other battles of the first World War, Human Having made a monumental victory – defeated fascism, stormed into Berlin and met the victory in May 1945 there, the President emphasized.
He also recalled that the current 80th anniversary of the great victory was declared in Russia, the year of the Fatherland's defense “because of the glory of the generation of victorious victories that could not be destroyed, in the name of the memory of Heroism and their sacrifice, about the victory that they gave to the world and to honor today's heroes on the battlefield, their ancestors continue the military work of their ancestors. Surname.
The head of the State ensures that the course aims to strengthen and develop the armed forces that remain unchanged, the fighting ability of the army and navy will continue to increase, and ensure the real demand. of the army and social security of the participating soldiers, he, one of the unconditional priorities.
