Vladimir Putin’s annual news conference
The news conference was broadcast live by Rossiya
1, Rossiya 24, Channel One, NTV and MIR television channels, as well as Mayak,
Vesti FM and Radio Rossii radio stations. Public Television of Russia (OTR) and its site (http://www.otr-online.ru/online/) provided live sign language
interpretation of the event.
Representatives of federal and foreign media worked
at the World Trade Centre in Moscow. In addition, special platforms have been
set up in all federal districts, where representatives of regional media could
participate and ask their questions. During the news conference the call centre continued
to accept questions from individuals. Questions could be asked via the website
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Sputnik International
President of Russia
Vladimir Putin:
Good afternoon, colleagues.
I would like to welcome all of you to our regular meeting, traditionally
held on Human Rights Day.
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Each of you and the Council in general, as well as other national human
rights organisations, are making their contribution to protecting human rights
and freedoms. I believe this is a vitally important and noble mission that is
in high demand in society. It requires painstaking daily work, extensive knowledge,
patience, generosity, and an ability to conduct dialogue and to defend one’s
position in a well-substantiated way. Quite often, this also calls for courage
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