Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized that "Russia is once again facing direct security threats, but we see examples of courage and readiness to defend the truth." During a ceremony today, Wednesday, awarding medals and honors to several outstanding Russian women who have made significant contributions to the development of healthcare, culture, education, industrial production, and agriculture, thanks to their bravery and professional performance, Putin pointed out that "in times of challenges and hardships, the best qualities of a person always become very clear, and this is characteristic of our people."