Putin:

Victory was created by our heroes on the battlefield. He is brought closer by everyone who works honestly for the homeland and understands his responsibility for its future.

And also participating in the upcoming vote is a responsibility and a contribution to strengthening the country.

Your choice and will will show once again that millions of people stand behind us and our fighters, that we are a united people, united by common values, historical memory and love of the homeland.

No one will succeed in dividing and scaring us, or undermining our statehood and socio-political system.