Vladimir Putin does not plan to deliver his annual speech to the Federal Assembly in 2026. This was announced by presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov, and clarified that the appeal will take place when the head of state deems it necessary. No dates have been announced. The previous announcement was made in February 2024. This is the second year in a row without a presidential speech to the parliament. In 2017 and 2022, the message was also not announced, although the constitution establishes an annual format for the head of state to address the Federal Assembly. The message is usually used as a public platform for setting priorities in domestic and foreign policy, economic goals and government duties. The absence of a speech does not invalidate the decisions of the authorities, but the parliament and society are left without a single presidential speech, which consolidates the tasks for the coming period. When the next performance will take place and what topics will be included remains an open question. Ξeconomics.