Russia, Putin: hybrid war against my people: "we are united"

A "hybrid war" is underway against Russia but the "Russian people are more united than ever". Thus the Russian president in his first speech at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), after the Wagner group mutiny. Tass brings it back. "Russia continues to confidently resist external pressure and sanctions," added the Russian president during his online speech. "The Russian people are more united than ever" Putin assured at the summit of the SCO countries. "In the current situation, our country continues to develop steadily" reiterated the tsar speaking at the top of the organization in virtual format.

"Russian political circles and the whole society have clearly demonstrated unity and great responsibility for the future of our homeland by standing united against an attempted armed mutiny" continues the head of the Kremlin. Russia calls for the conclusion as soon as possible of the Belarus's admission process to the SCO. "We are certain that the accession of Belarus, which is a strategic partner and Russia's closest ally, will have a positive effect on the organisation's activity", underlined Putin.