He was speaking one day before Russia’s Feb 23 holiday celebrating those who serve in the armed forces. Read more at straitstimes.com.
MOSCOW - President Vladimir Putin hailed Russian soldiers fighting in Ukraine during a rally in Moscow on Wednesday, calling on the crowds to chant “Russia, Russia” to show their support for those he said were defending the fatherland.
“They fight heroically, courageously, bravely. We are proud of them,” he said at the “Glory to Defenders of the Fatherland” event held on the eve of Russia’s Feb 23 holiday, which celebrates those who serve in the armed forces.
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