Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Western nations of attempting to destabilize Russia's domestic political situation after failing to achieve military victories on the battlefield.
Speaking at the United Russia party congress on June 28, 2026, Putin described the current level of Western economic and political pressure against Moscow as completely unprecedented.
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He emphasized that attempts by Western elites to inflict a strategic defeat on Moscow have proven ineffective due to national unity and institutional strength.
Putin: West Cannot Win on Battlefield
"They cannot defeat us strategically, they cannot win on the battlefield, and they are trying to undermine the political situation and sow internal instability, but that also fails," Putin said.
The Russian president further alleged that Western leaders continue to financially and militarily support Kyiv as an instrument to combat Russia, showing total disregard for the welfare of the Ukrainian people.
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He noted that Ukraine has recently intensified long-range drone strikes targeting Russian energy and logistics infrastructure, including an attack on a World War II museum in Rostov on June 27, while Western nations ignore these actions.
The upcoming September parliamentary elections will be conducted strictly in accordance with national law, with full security measures implemented to block external influence, according to the president.
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Putin concluded his speech by stating that Russia possesses sufficient political will, resources, and economic capabilities to completely resist illegal Western sanctions and guarantee long-term border security.
