Putin speech: The Kremlin boss only makes empty promises for Russia's economy.. As of: March 1, 2024, 12:50 p.m By: Bona Hyun CommentsPressSplit At the state of the nation speech, Putin also spoke about the economic situation - and assured there is a chance of improvement.

But does he stick to his words? Moscow – President Vladimir Putin likes to make threats against the West – as he did in his State of the Union speech. The Russian president also used the opportunity to justify the Ukraine war.