Dear Mikhail Nikolaevich!

I congratulate you on the Day of Defender of the Fatherland.

In the history of our country there are a lot of bright, heroic chapters. Talented commanders and generals, brave soldiers and officers, all who honorably fulfilled their duty during the trial for ever inscribed their names in military annals of the country. We revere great patriotic traditions of the Russian army and have immense respect for brave, strong in spirit people who protect the peace and security of our Motherland today.

I wish you success and all the best.

23th of February
V.Putin