- In his annual speech to parliament, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that anyone who threatens Russia’s security will regret it bitterly.
- The Russian president said that the country does not intend to burn any bridges with the outside world, but warned that the country will respond harshly and quickly if anyone else chooses to break with Russia.
- Vladimir Putin gave his speech at the same time as reports came in of arrests around the country in connection with planned demonstrations in support of the imprisoned opposition politician Alexei Navalny.
Source: ICELAND NEWS