Vladimir Putin took place on Tuesday 73 years old and celebrated it by visiting the Cathedral of Peter and Paul, the burial place of Russian tsar.

Surrounded by sarcophagus and crosses, Russian president met in the temple with Minister of Defense Belusov and his supreme generals, and he said publicly: “There is a need to talk to you face to face, and it’s a good reason. I decided to start our meeting here, because this is the place of rest of those who, in fact, created Russia. “

“They created modern Russia. I think you will find it too … enjoyable and interesting » Vladimir Putin emphasized to the rather numb military leaders, something reminiscent of a new opening in the Russian glorious past (from Stalin to Tsar) but also trolls or bullying to his generals.

As for the war in Ukraine during the meeting, he announced that the Russian army had “liberated” 5,000 square kilometers and 219 settlements. The Russian president praised the defense industry for the effective supply of troops and characterized the decisions taken in February 2022 “Right and timely”.

It is noted that the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian forces have destroyed 53 Ukrainian unmanned aircraft (drones) overnight.

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