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Putin says Russians are united in supporting troops in military operation
Vladimir Putin said Russians are united in supporting troops at an awards ceremony in the Kremlin.
He said people of different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and religions feel a strong bond with one another.
Putin described the troops as defending Russia’s sovereignty and statehood in what the government calls the special military operation.
He compared their role with past Russian militias and troops who, he said, defended the country against foreign invaders.
His remarks framed support for the troops as a sign of national unity and linked the current conflict to Russia’s history.
The ceremony included no stated next steps.
Vladimir Putin said Russians are united in supporting troops involved in the special military operation.
He made the remarks at an awards ceremony in the Kremlin.
Putin said people of different ethnic backgrounds, cultures and faiths feel an unbreakable bond.
He described troops on the front lines as defending Russia’s statehood and interests.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russians are united in supporting troops.
- What
- He said people are providing tangible support to troops involved in the special military operation.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- At an awards ceremony in the Kremlin, Moscow.
- Why
- Putin said troops are defending Russia’s sovereignty, statehood and interests.
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- Speaker
- Vladimir Putin
- Event
- Awards ceremony in the Kremlin
- Date
- November 4, 2026
- Support
- Putin described it as sincere and tangible
- Troops
- Putin said they were defending Russia’s interests and statehood
What people are saying
The people of Russia have united in sincere, tangible support for our heroes
People of different ethnic backgrounds, cultures, and religious faiths feel an unbreakable bond with one another
Today, our troops are likewise courageously defending Russia’s interests and our statehood as part of the special military operation