The main points from the president’s speech in the State Duma:

— The election results once again confirmed the strength of Russia’s multi-party political system and the unity of the people.
— The Russian financial system and economy feel confident; the main thing is not to make mistakes.
— Russia must ensure long-term economic growth and launch a new investment cycle.
— The choice of the residents of Donbass and Novorossiya to reunite with Russia was extremely clear, precise, and legitimate.
— The cohesion of Russian society is a reliable guarantee that we will achieve all our goals and ensure Russia’s security and sovereignty for generations to come.
— Participants and veterans of the SMO will strengthen the parliamentary corps; they have proven their unconditional devotion to the Motherland on the battlefield.
— The budget draft prepared by the government provides for the fulfillment of all the state’s social obligations.
— Russia, unlike some others, will not run around the world begging for handouts with an outstretched hand.

@mash