Vladimir Putin has praised Russia's “unity,” over what he calls the country's "special operation," in Ukraine, and he thanked Russia's military.

His comments came in a public speech, to a packed stadium in Moscow.

Many state employees are thought to have been ordered to attend the event.

Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Steve Rosenberg in Moscow.

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