On the 28th Russian President Putin told the United Russia party congress Russia is at a pivotal moment and the West cannot defeat it on the battlefield; attempts to destabilize domestic politics will fail. He said Russia will firmly defend its core interests, has adjusted some development targets to reflect realities but will fully deliver its strategic plans, and will guarantee state and citizen security and the inviolability of its borders. He said the State Duma election will be held on sche

On the 28th Russian President Putin told the United Russia party congress Russia is at a pivotal moment and the West cannot defeat it on the battlefield; attempts to destabilize domestic politics will fail. He said Russia will firmly defend its core interests, has adjusted some development targets to reflect realities but will fully deliver its strategic plans, and will guarantee state and citizen security and the inviolability of its borders. He said the State Duma election will be held on schedule in accordance with the law and has ordered agencies to secure the vote and guard against external manipulation.