Russian President Vladimir Putin has delivered his annual address to the Federal Assembly at the Kremlin, as reported by “RIA Novosti.” The address took place in the Great Hall of the Kremlin Palace in Moscow, which is both the official residence of the President of Russia and bears the emblem of the State Duma and the President. When Putin spoke, the President’s podium was raised in the working area of the Kremlin. This marks Putin’s fifth annual address and comes after his successful reelection, where he secured 87.82% of the vote in the presidential elections held from March 15-17.