Emphasize the need to increase defense spending and set a record! Putin talked for 1 hour and 19 minutes about military personnel | country | Putin
On the 16th local time, Russian President Putin delivered a speech at the 26th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on issues such as Russia's economic situation and military spending. Putin's speech lasted for 1 hour and 19 minutes, the longest in history. He emphasized that in order to ensure national security, Russia must increase its defense spending.
Russian President Putin: Of course, additional funds are needed to purchase weapons to strengthen national defense and ensure security. To protect national sovereignty, we must also do so.
Putin: Overall Stable Economic Situation in Russia, Unemployment and Inflation Rates Record Low
Putin stated at the meeting that the overall domestic economic situation in Russia is stable, with a year-on-year increase of 3.3% in GDP in April this year. Meanwhile, Russia adheres to a balanced fiscal policy, with domestic unemployment and inflation rates reaching historic lows. Putin said that Russia has been actively participating in global economic activities, strengthening cooperation organizations and currency settlements with relevant regions and countries. For example, the settlement ratio with Eurasian Economic Union countries using rubles exceeds 90%, and the settlement ratio with China using rubles and RMB exceeds 80%. At the same time, it is also increasing local currency settlements with countries such as the BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Putin: The West uses the Ukraine crisis to cover up its own mistakes
Putin talked about the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the on-site exchange link the same day, saying that the current Ukrainian crisis is beneficial to western countries, which are using the Ukrainian crisis to cover up the consequences of their previous series of wrong policies. In the Ukrainian crisis, it is better for the West to take another path rather than providing weapons to Ukraine, but they will not succeed in any case. Putin also emphasized that Russia has never closed the door to resolving conflicts through diplomatic channels.
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Russian military: More than 10000 people have received this bonus
According to Reuters on June 16th, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on the same day that Russian troops who destroyed German made Leopard main battle tanks and armored vehicles provided by the United States will receive bonuses.
According to the report, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that this is part of a broader reward program. Since the conflict began nearly 16 months ago, the reward program has distributed bonuses to over 10000 Russian soldiers. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that according to a report from the Russian battlefield commander, "bonuses are currently being paid to military personnel of the Russian Federation Armed Forces, targeting those who destroy Panther tanks and armored vehicles manufactured by the United States and other NATO countries during military operations." According to reports, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu previously awarded the Russian Hero "Golden Star Medal" to relevant Russian soldiers. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that as of May 31, a total of 10257 military personnel have been rewarded for destroying 16001 pieces of Ukrainian and Western military equipment.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that destroying an enemy armored vehicle will reward 50000 rubles and a tank will reward 100000 rubles. Pilots and operators of air defense systems can earn 300000 rubles for every Ukrainian aircraft or helicopter destroyed. Destroying the "Dot" tactical missile and the US "Hamas" rocket system can receive an equal amount of reward.
