# Putin says military personnel’s courage sets example for entire country

https://mins.news/en/item/61238

- TASS, 2026-09-16 15:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2188591

> In an address to the nation before the parliamentary election, Russian President Vladimir Putin said the courage and loyalty to the Fatherland shown by military personnel on the battlefield set an example for the entire country. He noted that the campaign is taking place during the special military operation and said he expects soldiers and officers engaged in combat to participate actively in voting.

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