Says Russia is always open to broad international cooperation, particularly under the umbrella of the United Nations. Claims Russia has done a lot to resolve regional conflicts from Syria to Nagorno-Karabakh.
Turns attention to the military, saying that modernization is proceeding constantly. Says the army is now about three-quarters equipped with modern weaponry. Says the nuclear triad is being rapidly modernized. Says the new Sarmat ICBM will be online by the end of 2022. Says the Kinzhal hypersonic missile is also on schedule. But adds that Russia is calling on all countries to participate in arms-control talks. Says Russia is willing to discuss all offensive and defensive systems.
Says Russia wants good relations even with countries with whom relations now are strained. But warns that if Russia's "good intentions" are abused, Russia will respond quickly and asymmetrically. Adds that Russia has enough patience, professionalism, and confidence to manage its international affairs.
Claims that "unfriendly acts" against Russia are continuing, "without any reason." Says attacking Russia has become some sort of "new sport" in the West. "We want to have good relations with every member of the international community," he says.
Russian state TV has in recent days been constantly peddling the idea that the U.S. sponsored an assassination attempt against Alyaksandr Lukashenka in Belarus. Now it's clear why: Putin just cited it as fact. "This has crossed all boundaries," he says.
A bad omen.
Claims that Western countries have ignored Russia's "repeated calls" for a discussion on cybersecurity.
Says that "unfortunately" some in the international community have become used to "illegal sanctions" and trying to force their will on other countries. Talks about alleged outside instigation of unrest in Belarus and supposed attempt to assassinate Belarusian leader Lukashenka. Says former Ukrainian President Yanukovych was driven out by a coup instigated from the outside.
Now begins talking "in conclusion" about the international situation. "Russia has its interests" and will defend them within the framework of international law, he says.
"Russia is a hospitable country that is open to our real friends," he says, noting the recent World Cup. Mentions "electronic visas."
Begins talking about rebuilding the tourism sector, mentions several "pilot projects" from Kaliningrad to Altai.