Putin spoke at a meeting of the Council of Legislators. The main thing

On April 27, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed a meeting of the Council of Legislators at the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. It is timed to coincide with the Day of Russian Parliamentarism. The main statements of the head of state are in the material of Izvestia.

About the work of Parliament

During his speech, Putin called the two-party model of the Russian parliament important and effective in a multinational and multi-religious country.

"In fact, the first model of a bicameral parliamentary system has emerged, which is now implemented on a constitutional basis, is important and effective in a large, multinational and multi—religious country," the president said.

He also added that Russia's political system, all branches and levels of government, including parliamentary institutions, have proven their strength, stability and genuine sovereignty.

According to the head of state, there is a lot of coordinated work going on in Russia by the parliament, the government, corporations, business associations and patriotic forces.

Putin drew special attention to the fact that Russian legislation should be flexible and forward-looking, and excessive barriers hinder development. He also added that the country is facing unprecedented challenges and risks, and must overcome them with dignity, but one should not focus only on prohibitions.

"Excessive barriers hinder development. These are all temporary, passing phenomena. And Russia is eternal. And our legislation should be flexible, dynamic, progressive, and forward—looking," he said.

The Russian President also emphasized that regional parliaments play a huge role in the development and strengthening of the country.: "Parliaments established in all regions of Russia also play a huge role in the development and strengthening of the country. Their chairmen work together with the leadership of both chambers and committees of the Federal Assembly as part of the Council of Legislators."

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Putin noted during the meeting that work on supporting participants in the special military operation would continue. The system of social guarantees for participants and veterans of military operations, as well as their family members, is being consistently expanded. And this work should not be interrupted, the president added.

He also stressed that over the past year alone, new laws have been adopted providing for free tuition, credit holidays, exemption from a number of duties and taxes, as well as increasing the availability of a social contract, including for those who plan to start their own business after completing military service.

About love for the Motherland and challenges

The Russian President stressed that the Russian people responded with firmness and solidarity to pressure, threats and aggressive attacks against the country. The State is responsible for rapid decision—making, including at the legislative level.

"For us, the love of the Motherland and the desire to protect it are above all. This is the meaning, the historical principle of the sovereign worldview. He is our strength. Russia cannot exist without this," the head of state stressed.

"If someone thought that a multiparty democracy with its difference of positions, approaches, and competition is our vulnerable place where society can be split and shaken, then the one who thought so was, of course, mistaken. Because they simply do not know and do not understand Russia, our people do not understand," the head of state said.

About the 2026 elections

Putin recalled the elections to the State Duma, noting that the election campaign should not influence the current work of lawmakers.

"The electoral process, sometimes intense competition between candidates and parties, should not affect the systematic, professional legislative work in the center, in the regions, and locally," the president said, stressing that parliament is a government body, and people expect honest service and results from the government.

He also pointed out that the election campaign must be conducted in strict accordance with the law so that its results are transparent, reliable and, of course, legitimate. They would reflect the will of the people.

About artificial intelligence

During the meeting, the Russian President pointed out that Russia needs to find a balanced model for regulating artificial intelligence technologies, taking into account foreign experience: "The first outlines of the regulatory framework in the field of artificial intelligence are on the agenda. Taking into account foreign experience, we need to find our own optimal, balanced model for regulating these technologies, which are radically changing the whole world."