Putin emphasizes a critical period for the nation's destiny: national unity to defend freedom, ensuring election security and social welfare commitments.

"If our nation and homeland lose their freedom, then individual freedom ceases to exist" — President Putin delivers a speech at the United Russia Party's election congress

Core content of Putin's speech:

-- The present moment is a historic turning point determining the fate of the country. No one can defeat Russia on the battlefield. Russia has always relied on national unity to gather strength and achieve victory.

-- The Kyiv regime is retreating along the entire front line, thus resorting to reckless terrorist attacks.

-- The adversary continues to test Russia's limits, attempting to eliminate us—the global force obstructing the expansion of evil.

-- The State Duma elections will be held on schedule, conducted strictly in accordance with the law throughout.

-- Authorities will issue special directives to ensure election security and resist foreign interference and manipulation.

-- The Russian government will fully fulfill all its social welfare commitments to the people.

Putin wishes the United Russia Party successful results in its campaign.

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