The message reads, in part:
“Today we honour those who steadfastly protect Russia’s state borders and guard our native land from the enemy, those who hold sacred the patriotic combat tradition of many generations of their predecessors.
On this solemn day I would like to sincerely thank you for dedicated and responsible attitude to your duties, for impeccable operational commitment and for honourable service to your Motherland and the people.
I wish you success, good health and wellbeing.”