Putin urged to ensure the technological sovereignty of Russia

Scientists in Russia need in a short period of time to create “products ahead of the curve” and developments that can ensure the technological sovereignty of the country. This was stated by Russian President Vladimir Putin during the awards ceremony for young scientists in the field of science and innovation for 2022, which takes place in the Kremlin.

Act boldly and decisively. Focus on the most ambitious goals. Look for custom solutions. The tasks ahead of you are huge: in a short time, Russia will have to create or bring to a new level its own critical technologies in microelectronics, IT, industry, transport in the development of drugs and new materials, and in other areas that are important for the country in order to ensure technological sovereignty,” he said.

Putin stressed that it is necessary to act “in advance” in order to create “unique, globally competitive solutions” in Russia that will allow the country to be technologically independent.

Putin has repeatedly pointed out how important sovereignty is to Russia. In particular, in September 2022, Putin informedthat it is deadly dangerous for Russia even temporarily to weaken its sovereignty and abandon national interests. Prior to that, in June, he stated that in order to maintain leadership, sovereignty must be ensured without fail, since in the modern world states can be either sovereign or colonies – there is no intermediate state.