Absolute majority of Russians back special military op — Putin
"Despite all the trials, the bitterness of the losses - the people are unwavering in this choice," the Russian president emphasized
MOSCOW, February 29. /TASS/. The absolute majority of Russians support the special military operation, people are unwavering in this choice, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his Address to the Federal Assembly.
The head of state pointed out that today, "when the Motherland defends its sovereignty and security, protects the lives of compatriots in Donbass and Novorossiya, the decisive role in this righteous struggle belongs precisely to Russian citizens, unity, devotion to the Motherland and responsibility for its fate."
"These qualities were clearly, unambiguously manifested at the very beginning of the special military operation, when it was supported by the absolute majority of the Russian people. Despite all the trials, the bitterness of the losses - the people are unwavering in this choice," Putin emphasized.
The president pointed out that in this way, all together, citizens not only forced "the threat of a global epidemic to retreat," but also showed that in Russian society "such values as mercy, mutual support and solidarity prevail."