In his first public address since being elected President of...

In his first public address since being elected President of Russia, Vladimir Putin delivered a speech that touched on several issues, including national security and arms control. Putin acknowledged the importance of maintaining a strong nuclear deterrent, given the ongoing global security environment, but also called for deeper cuts in arms to reduce the risk of conflict.During his speech, Putin emphasized his commitment to modernizing Russia's military, particularly in the areas of missile defense and strategic deterrence. He also expressed his support for international arms control efforts, including the START-II and CTBT treaties, and called on other nations to join Russia in pursuing arms reduction and disarmament.

Saturday, 1 April, 2000