Putin Congratulates Russians as Country Marks Reunification Anniversary
16:41 30.09.2026 (Updated: 17:09 30.09.2026)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on the Day of Reunification of the new regions with Russia.
"I am glad to congratulate you, all citizens of our country, on the Day of Reunification. This holiday has become the embodiment of our people's irrepressible aspiration for the restoration of historical unity," Putin said at the first plenary session of the State Duma of the ninth convocation.
On September 30, Russia marks the Day of Reunification of the Donetsk People's Republic, the Lugansk People's Republic, the Zaporozhye Region, and the Kherson Region with the Russian Federation.
The Russian financial system and economy are feeling confident, Russian President said.
"The Russian economy is feeling confident. The main thing is not to make mistakes", Putin noted.
New regions' choice to reunite was clear and unambiguous: Putin on Day of Reunification
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The President called the day a symbol of the righteous struggle for freedom across Russia, Donbass, and Novorossiya.
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Other Key Statements
Residents of the new regions, under the most difficult conditions, took part in the referendum on reunification with Russia in strict accordance with international law
The choice of residents of the new regions was extremely clear and unambiguous - to reunite with Russia
The Day of Reunification of the New Regions has become a symbol of the righteous struggle of Russian people across the entire country — and of the residents of Donbass and Novorossiya — for freedom
The Russian people cannot be broken or intimidated by anyonb
