Despite Moscow's military facing setbacks during the Ukraine war this year, Putin predicted Russia will become an 'inspiring example for other states.'
, as millions of Russians decline to fight in the war. Meanwhile, some Russian officials admit the war is not going as planned.
"We have always known, and today we are again convinced that the sovereign, independent, secure future of Russia depends only on us, on our strength and will!" the Russian leader said.
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