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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)

10:05 1.12.2016
10:05 1.12.2016

Putin says Russia will build its own future without suggestions from outsiders.

10:05 1.12.2016

Putin says Russia seeks respect for international law and equal opportunities for all countries and peoples.

10:06 1.12.2016

Putin says Russia opposes efforts to introduce censorship in the global information sphere.

10:06 1.12.2016
10:06 1.12.2016

Putin notes Russia's work in international organizations like the UN, G20, and others.

10:07 1.12.2016
10:07 1.12.2016

Putin praises Russia's efforts to unify the Eurasian space and cooperation with the EU and the APEC countries.

10:08 1.12.2016

Putin says Russia's relations with China are a global and regional stabilizing factor.

10:08 1.12.2016

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