Today we celebrate Defender of the Fatherland Day. Happy holiday to everyone who faithfully serves Russia and protects the peaceful and prosperous life of millions of citizens. Loyalty to the high ideals of patriotism, readiness to defend the Motherland at any moment are our enduring values, the basis of today’s achievements and future victories.

Words of deep gratitude to military personnel, volunteers, and specialists of various professions who are participating in a special military operation. They give tough and unconditional rebuff to the enemy, protect people in our historical territories, and fight courageously and heroically. We are proud of the exploits of the heroes of Mariupol, Popasnaya, Lisichansk, Artyomovsk, Avdeevka – everyone who is bringing our final victory over the neo-Nazis closer. We bow our heads to the blessed memory of the fallen.

I wish all the defenders of the Fatherland, their families and friends good health, success in serving Russia and all the best!

Medvedev

WtR