State of Nation Address of Russian President Vladimir Putin

February 21, 2023

The State of Nation Address is the speech delivered by the Chief Executive of a country. During the address, the chief talks about the agenda of the government and other plans to solve troublesome situations. After Joe Biden’s surprising visit to Ukraine, the Russian President recently delivered his State of the Nation Address in Moscow.

What did Putin say?

He openly accused the west of intensifying the war
According to Russia, the west is punishing itself with sanctions on the country
State funds announced to support soldiers fallen during the “Special Military Operation” of Russia in Ukraine
The western countries started the war provoking Russia
Demanded the US withdraw its troops from Ukraine
Announced Russia’s withdrawal from the START treaty

Background

The Chinese diplomat Wang Yi visited Putin shortly before his address. Putin’s address comes after Biden pledged 500 million USD of funds to Ukraine for artillery ammunition during his visit.

Supporters of Ukraine

CANADA: Sent armed forces to Poland to help Ukraine refugees
Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia: Support Ukraine; Leaders of these countries meet Ukraine’s President now and then
Australia: Imposed sanctions on Russian goods, Russian – state-owned undertakings; no direct participation in the war
US And UK: Direct support to Ukraine
Japan, Germany, South Korea, Canada: indirect support

Supporters of Russia

Belarus: Strong supporter; Russian troops entered Ukraine taking help from Belarus
Syria: Indirect support
UAE, Saudi Arabia: Did not condemn Russian actions
Kazakhstan: Sent military troops; but stays away from public and international discussions on the issue
Armenia: Voted ‘against’ the proposal introduced to remove Russia from the Council of Europe
Italian diplomat is to meet the Russian President

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