The words "Ukraine" and "Donbass" were never mentioned in Putin's message to the Federal Assembly

Such words as "Ukraine" and "Donbass" were never mentioned in the address of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Federal Assembly. This is evidenced by an analysis of the text of his speech, published on the Kremlin's official website.

Russian president mentioned the Crimea only once in the context of building a bridge across the Kerch Strait.

Instead, Putin said the word "weapon" 34 times.