President of Russia Vladimir Putin delivered his Address to the Federal Assembly. Highlights:
The programme for the new Russian regions' socioeconomic recovery and development embracing industries, jobs, and Sea of Azov ports will be expanded.
The family of each participant in the special military operation should be a focus of attention. A new state fund will be created to provide targeted support.
A state programme for preferential housing rental is proposed to support defence industry specialists.
The combined efforts of government authorities have ensured the country's economic sustainability:
In 2022, Russia's GDP shrank by only 2.1%;
The amount of new housing built reached 100 mln sq m for the first time in Russia's modern history.
Russian farmers harvested a record 150 mln tonnes of grain.
“I have to announce today that Russia is suspending its participation in the New START treaty,” the President stressed.
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