The Russian political system, together with society, is ready to defend the country and rebuff any hostile steps. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin at a meeting in the Kremlin with deputies of the final work of the VIII convocation of the State Duma.
"Our political system and the institution of power are formed on a sovereign basis in full compliance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation. We are ready to defend the country, we are able, together with society, to give a decisive rebuff to any hostile steps," the head of state stressed.
As the President noted, "our multinational people responded to historical trials, to external aggressive pressure with internal cohesion — this has always been the case, and this is exactly what is happening today."