Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is “going through a difficult period” but that it has taught the country a lot.⁣ ⁣ Speaking at the conference of the ruling United Russia party ahead of parliamentary elections due for September, Putin wished the party, which he previously led, success at the polls.⁣ ⁣ #russia #putin #ukraine #Zelenskyy #RussiaUkraineConflict