# Putin stresses need to strengthen Russia’s sovereignty

https://mins.news/en/item/26242

- TASS, 2026-08-19 13:53 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2175183

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country needs to strengthen its sovereignty and improve efficiency in defense, security and the socioeconomic sphere. He said Russia is implementing a plan for structural economic changes focused on the labor market, modern jobs and higher output in high-value-added industries.