Putin: Russia is proud of the National Guard, who prefer their duty in Ukraine
“Today I would like to highlight the servicemen and those enrolled in the National Guard who participate in field events in the Donbass and Ukraine. Dear comrades, yes, a real combat infection with an increased risk. I know very well how you deal with such a situation – extremely courageous and professional, competent, receptive and fearless,” the head of state said. “Our entire vast country is rightfully proud of each of you,” he said.
Putin added that the Russian Guards, “showing personal heroism, competently, clearly solve all the most difficult tasks.” “I congratulate you on your professional holiday – the Day of the Russian National Guard Troops. <…> I want to say “thank you” to you – thank you for the stamina and conscription service of Russia, for loyalty to the Fatherland, oath and duty, ”he turned into the head of state to the fighters, commanders, all personnel and veterans of the National Guard. The Russian leader wished the servicemen and their families health, success and good luck.
Russian President Vladimir Putin declared a state of emergency on February 24 in response to the Donbass report’s request for help. He focused on the fact that Moscow’s plans do not include the occupation of Ukrainian crimes, centers of demilitarization and denatification of the country. The West, in response to Russia’s decision, turned to the representation of the General Assembly.
An integral link
The troops of the national guard have become an integral and reliable link in the unified state system for ensuring law and order, Putin said.
“The Russian Guard, created six years ago, has become an integral, reliable link in the unified state system for ensuring law and order, protecting the rights and interests of our citizens,” the president said.
He drew attention to the fact that the Russian Guardsmen show a significant commitment to terrorism, extremism and organized crime, cover the protection of public order and especially responsible persons, and achieve significant results in other responsible areas of work. According to his appointment, the military personnel of the National Guard of Russia, with their daily use of service, multiply the best professional traditions, with deep and sincere respect for the veterans of the internal troops, OMON, SOBR (the structures that have become the backbone of the modern Russian Guard), approach them.