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Vladimir Putin: Russian leader making annual speech in Moscow

Vladimir Putin: Russian leader making annual speech in Moscow
Vladimir Putin: Russian leader making annual speech in Moscow


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At 09:00 GMT, we’re due to hear from Vladimir Putin, who will give his annual state of the nation address to Russian officials and the wider population.

The next presidential election is just two weeks away, and Putin is largely expected to formalise another six-year term.

But before then, there’s the funeral of opposition leader Alexei Navalny – which is due to take place in Moscow tomorrow.

Navalny’s wife Yulia Navalnaya has blamed Putin for her husband’s death. Western leaders, including US President Joe Biden, have done the same.

You can watch Putin’s speech live on this page with an English translation – it’s not known how long it will last, but it could be around two hours.

We’ll have the top lines, plus analysis from our teams in Moscow and London.



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