This is a truly historic day for the entire multinational Russia, when new regions joined it as full-fledged subjects of the federation. Russians sacredly honor and protect the traditions of unity, mutual assistance and support of all our fraternal peoples at the turning points of the epoch.

We are convinced of the brilliant prospects of the new republics and regions, their economic and technological competitiveness, and the rich human potential of millions of people who feel and, as a result of their free will, have defined themselves as an integral part of the vast Russian world, whose values and traditions are fully shared and respected by our numerous compatriots in Cyprus.