Vladimir Putin: “Ukrainian forces are striking Russian oil refineries to create a nervous atmosphere in the country.”

Nobody can divide or intimidate us, undermine our statehood, our public and political system.

Such a high, even record, number of people who came out and voted shows that the people of Russia support our efforts aimed at strengthening the country.

Before taking this step, they should have thought carefully about the consequences.

If it comes to a direct attack on the Russian Federation – in this case, we are referring to Kaliningrad, and perhaps other territories as well — the question of the Russian Federation deploying all the weapons at our country’s disposal…