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Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual address to a joint session of parliament and the government at the Kremlin on December 1.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gives his annual address to a joint session of parliament and the government at the Kremlin on December 1.
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Live Blog: Putin Addresses the Nation

Russian President Vladimir Putin has given his annual address to a joint session of parliament and the government in the Kremlin.

-- In his annual address to a joint session of parliament and the government in the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country is ready to overcome the difficulties and problems it is facing.

-- Putin praised improvements in high-tech medical services around the country, but said that "problems in health care remain."

-- Putin said domestic issues, including lack of competition, were not the main problem hampering the country's economy. He also said the government will provide direct assistance to industrial sectors that need it.

* NOTE: Times are given according to local time in Moscow (GMT/UTC +3)

09:21 1.12.2016

Putin says school system is being expanded, with the federal government supporting regional administrations.

09:20 1.12.2016
09:19 1.12.2016

“Current mood.”

09:18 1.12.2016
09:18 1.12.2016

The transcript of Putin's address is being posted on his website here.

09:18 1.12.2016
09:17 1.12.2016

Putin: "Problems in health care remain." Says people have trouble getting to specialists, getting operations quickly.

09:17 1.12.2016
09:16 1.12.2016

Putin praises improvements in high-tech medical services around the country, not just in large cities.

09:15 1.12.2016

Putin notes that young people are increasingly interested in becoming teachers and medical specialists.

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