Putin on Preventing Conflicts at Russia's Borders

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes that it is necessary to be strong in order to prevent attempts to "ignite" the situation with neighboring countries at Russia's borders. The Russian leader made this statement while answering questions from journalists.

In response to a relevant question, he said, "Be strong." In the conversation with journalists, Putin made several important announcements. For example, he noted that Russia's economy has grown by nearly 4% in 2024. He responded to a question about the conclusion of the conflict in Ukraine in 2025 with a proverb, and he also announced his readiness to use the "Oreshnik" again.