La inaugurarea noului parlament, Putin le cere deputaților ruși să „facă totul pentru victorie” în Ucraina. Bugetul enorm pentru război pe care îl vrea aprobat

Russian President Vladimir Putin inaugurated the new State Duma, urging lawmakers to prioritize defense spending amid the ongoing war with Ukraine. He called for a balanced budget that supports military expenditures, projecting a significant increase in defense spending over the next three years. Putin emphasized the need for unity among political parties to ensure national security and sovereignty. He also acknowledged the majority held by the ruling party, United Russia, while addressing concerns about electoral irregularities raised by opposition groups. Protests against alleged electoral fraud have been met with restrictions by authorities.