Putin: The participants of the SVR are fighting for the choice of Crimeans to be with Russia

Participants in the special military operation (SVO) are fighting for the choice of residents of Crimea, Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Luhansk People's Republic (LPR), Kherson and Zaporizhia regions to be with Russia. This was announced on March 18 by Russian President Vladimir Putin.

"Without any exaggeration, our guys, our heroes, participants in a special military operation are fighting today for this decisive and historic choice to be with their Homeland, which was made by Crimeans and residents of Sevastopol in 2014, for the choice that residents of Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions are making today," he stressed. the head of state.

Putin noted that this choice remains unchanged and unshakable. According to the president, it is dictated by the historical fate of Russia and has become one of the key milestones in its millennial journey, as well as a symbol of unity and solidarity of the people.

March 18 is the Day of Crimea's Reunification with Russia: history and traditions

On the same day, it became known that more than 800 socially significant facilities had been built and repaired in Crimea under the United Russia program. The party's secretary, Vladimir Yakushev, noted that over the years as part of the country, the regions have not only caught up with the lag in social support and infrastructure, but also raised the standard of living qualitatively.

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