Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a statement on Friday that the country is making progress in all spheres, including military, security and economy. Putin remarked that Russian authorities are “strengthening the political system in the country, despite all the difficulties.” He went on to say that having political stability is of utmost importance in today’s times, as this is the “foundation” for achieving success in all areas. Talking about developments, Putin recently announced that Moscow will launch the first nuclear power system using a closed fuel cycle.