MOSCOW, March 18. /TASS/. The date for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address to the Federal Assembly is not influenced by the external situation, including relations with the United States. The date has not yet been set, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
"The address to the Federal Assembly is a completely separate matter, with no connection to external events or other issues," he commented on any possible link between the timing of the event and ongoing negotiations with the United States or achievements on the battlefield.
"The date of the address has not been determined yet. As soon as it is set, we will inform you," Peskov added.
Under the Russian Constitution, the president "delivers annual addresses to the Federal Assembly, covering the current situation in the country and the key directions of domestic and foreign policy of the state." The head of state traditionally provides his evaluation of the situation in the country and outlines goals for the future in such speeches.
The previous address took place at the end of February 2024. It was the 29th in Russia's modern history and the 19th for Putin as head of state.