Putin: Russia will not beg for handouts
President Vladimir Putin asserts economic self-sufficiency during State Duma plenary session
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President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia will not seek financial aid from other nations, asserting that the country's economy and financial system are stable and self-sufficient during the 9th State Duma plenary session.
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Why It Matters
The statement was made during the first plenary session of the 9th State Duma in Moscow.
MOSCOW, September 30. /TASS/. Russia, unlike some, will not run around the world with an outstretched hand, begging for handouts, President Vladimir Putin said, speaking at the first plenary session of the 9th State Duma.
"Unlike some, whom we won't point to, Russia will not humiliate itself by going cap in hand around the world begging for handouts," the head of state emphasized.
He noted that, first of all, this is humiliating. "Second, no one will give us anything, and we know that very well. Third, and most importantly, we don’t need that," Putin stressed, explaining that Russia’s financial system and economy are in a good shape.
Open Questions
- Which specific nations is Putin referring to as seeking handouts?
