Events President Vladimir Putin attended an official function in connection with Fatherland Defender's Day February 23, 2001 17:30 The Kremlin, Moscow President Putin speaking at official function marking Fatherland Defender\'s Day. President Putin congratulated those present on Fatherland Defender’s Day and specially thanked active military personnel. Publication status Published in section: News Publication date: February 23, 2001, 17:30 Direct link: en.kremlin.ru/d/40933 Text version