Putin Says Russia's Arms Development Is 'Guarantee of Peace in the World'
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Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the Federal Assembly, including the State Duma parliamentarians, members of the Federation Council, regional governors and other high-ranking officials, in Moscow, Russia March 1, 2018. | Photo: Reuters.
The Russian leader also pledged to address poverty and standards of living in the country.
Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the 'priority' of national development as part of his annual address to the Federal Assembly Thursday, promising to halve the poverty rate within six years and provide jobs for people.
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