On the occasion of the Day of Defenders of the Fatherland, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated veterans of the Great Patriotic War and participants in the Russian special operation in Ukraine. Kremlin website.
In his speech, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “I congratulate the holiday of military personnel, volunteers, mobilized citizens and experts from various professions who participated in a special military operation with my sincere wishes.” said.
According to him, the Day of the Defender of the Fatherland is a national holiday that symbolizes the heroic history of the Russian fleet and army and the unbreakable bond between generations of defenders of the fatherland.
The President also addressed the veterans who “defeated Nazism and defended the freedom and independence of the motherland”. Putin emphasized that his exploits during the Great Patriotic War will forever remain in the historical memory of the people, as a vivid example of patriotism and courage, and will also serve as an inexhaustible source of spiritual strength.
The head of state noted that the current generation of Russian soldiers preserves and develops the military traditions of their ancestors.
The previous day, the head of state addressed the Bundestag. declarationThe families of all SVO participants, without exception, should be surrounded by attention, dignity and care. In addition, according to him, military children should be given a good education and profession.