Vladimir Putin thanked the State Duma for adopting effective anti-sanction measures We have long been facing illegal restrictions, pressure, and attempts to contain us: it happened after the Crimean Spring of 2014, but it also happened earlier. However, in 2022, the West kicked the Russophobia machine into high gear – and it keeps setting world records in two categories: the number of the so-called sanctions and their inefficiency. <...> But the people of Russia will never bend to anyone's will. It has never happened and it will never happen. <...> Our political system and institutions of power stand on the principles of sovereignty and in full compliance with the Constitution of the Russian Federation. We are ready to defend our country and, together with our society, are capable of decisively resisting any hostile actions. Esteemed colleagues, I would like to thank you for promptly adopting effective anti-sanction measures. See more on the Kremlin’s official website .