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Putin's Upcoming Address: Pre-Election Posturing and Policy Priorities

 

                                          

                                     

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Just before his confirmation in office, Putin is set to deliver a speech to the nation on February 29. This marks his 19th address to the nation, following a hiatus during the first year of conflict in 2022. Putin's annual speeches traditionally outline key policy directives, and this year, he seizes the opportunity for a significant address shortly before Russians are expected to reaffirm his presidency. Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin will deliver his annual State of the Nation address on February 29, just over two weeks before the scheduled presidential election. The 71-year-old Putin aims to inform the Federal Assembly – comprising the State Duma and the Federation Council – about his objectives for the upcoming year. It is widely anticipated that Putin will secure his fifth term in office during the March 15-17 vote, although the term "election" hardly applies given the lack of opposition participation. Putin's rivals either endorse Kremlin policies or are sidelined, leaving little room for genuine competition. Furthermore, independent media in Russia has been virtually extinguished. The timing of Putin's speech coincides with the somber anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, now two years past. Traditionally broadcast on state television, Putin's address typically covers the current state of affairs in Russia, including economic and social policies. Many Russians grapple with rising prices and high living costs in the vast expanse of the world's largest country. In light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Putin is expected to address the course of the internationally condemned war, albeit under the guise of other terminology in Russia. This will be Putin's 19th State of the Nation address, serving as a guide for the country's overarching political agenda. Putin's last address in February 2023 saw him announcing the suspension of the New Start arms control treaty. The decision to skip the speech during the initial year of conflict was attributed to the Kremlin's perception of rapidly evolving events.

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