1. Full text of the Presidential Address to the Federal Assembly will be available at http://en.kremlin.ru/
2. Putin: In recent years Russia underwent changes that took centuries in other countries. We really need to be bold and assume responsibility
3. We protect our interests and proactively cooperate with our partners, seeking constructive dialogue and equal cooperation, including with the US
4. NATO bordering Russia would be ineffective, costly and useless #Putin #PresidentialAddress
5. Russia has developed a modern, compact and high-tech army with officer personnel at the core #Putin
6. The new Avangard missile is a technological breakthrough with a hypersonic speed of Mach 20 and higher
7. We have successfully tested the Kinzhal hypersonic airborne weapon. It is already deployed in southern Russia #Putin #PresidentialAddress
8. #Putin: In late 2017 Russia successfully tested a nuclear-powered missile. It is a completely new type of weapon
9. We have developed strategic nuclear-powered missiles with an unlimited range
10. Sarmat missile: Russia is creating a new weapon in response to the deployment of missile defence by the US abroad #PresidentialAddress
11. #Defence: the Russian Armed Forces have increased the share of modern weapons in its arsenal by 270%
12. Agriculture: thank you to the agricultural industry workers for the record-breaking harvest of over 130 mln tonnes
13. We will strive to increase the performance in the essential industries by 5% every year #Putin
14. With the inflation rate at its lowest in history, there is a window for reducing interest rates and making loans more available
15. #PresidentialAddress: the new government must work out stable tax conditions that will stimulate economic growth
16. #Science: The Russian mathematical school must secure its leadership. It is our strong competitive digital advantage
17. Russia must develop its own blockchain platforms #Putin #PresidentialAddress
18. Modern quality education must be available to every child. Our elementary school is recognised as one of the best in the world #Putin #PresidentialAddress
19. #Environment: we have toughened requirements for companies. There will be no more extended deadlines for a transition to clean technology
20. Putin: I suggest starting a specialised national cancer prevention programme, from the stage of early diagnosis to effective treatment
21. It is important to ensure that healthcare facilities are brought back within a walking distance #PresidentialAddress
22. The healthcare budget will be doubled and account for 4% to 5% GDP
23. The road construction budget will be doubled within the next six years #Putin
24. The urban environment must be modernised based on new technology. Cities' development must drive the entire country forward #Putin
25. #Economy: we are aiming to increase GDP by 50% by the middle of the next decade
26. By the end of the next decade, Russia must become a country with a life expectancy of over 80 years #Putin #PresidentialAddress
27. The new government must develop a support programme for senior citizens #PresidentialAddress
28. Social policy: the main goal is to increase pensions and to ensure the increase is ahead of inflation
29. Putin: Our demographic policy has proved effective. It must be continued to ensure a steady natural population growth
30. Our goals for the next decade include reducing poverty by half and ensuring long-term growth of Russians' real income #PresidentialAddress
31. People's wellbeing and high household income is a key development factor #Putin #PresidentialAddress
32. Putin: The next few years will be crucial for technology changes. We are ready for a breakthrough
33. Russia's main civilisation threat is technology lag. The country's future depends on our response to it
34. The state's most important goal is to ensure high living standards and wellbeing for its citizens #Putin #PresidentialAddress
35. Russia has successfully tackled new and difficult social and economic challenges #Putin #PresidentialAddress
