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Live Blog: Putin Addresses The Nation

In his annual state of the nation address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia will not forget Turkey's shooting down of a Russian military jet.

Key Points:

-- The speech is over. Vladimir Putin's 2015 address to members of the Federal Assembly lasted almost exactly one hour.

-- Putin said Russia will not forget Turkey's action in shooting down a Russian military jet and that Turkey will regret what it did. He said Russia's response will not be limited to trade sanctions.

-- Russia’s army is fighting in Syria predominantly for the sake of Russia and the Russian people, Putin said.

-- Russia is interested in business cooperation with international partners, despite the sometimes complicated circumstances, Putin said.

-- On Russia's troubled economy, Putin said Russia will balance the country's budget and strengthen trust between government and business.

09:04 3.12.2015

Putin begins with thanking Russian servicemen who are fighting against international terrorism. He announced a minute's silence for all the Russian citizens who have died at the hands of terrorists.

08:58 3.12.2015

Rossiya 24 says 1,237 chairs were prepared for the guests at the Grand Kremlin Palace.

08:54 3.12.2015

Vladimir Putin is to address the nation in about five minutes. Here are the five things to watch for in his speech, according to Mashable's Christopher Miller.

08:47 3.12.2015

LDPR leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky and leader of the Night Wolves, a pro-Kremlin motorcycle club, Aleksandr Zaldostanov have already arrived.

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