After Putin took office, he faced a series of challenges at home and abroad, such as revitalizing his own economy and handling conflicts between Russia and western countries. Putin's presidential oath is that "no difficulty can stop Russia from deciding its own future." He said that it is his duty and the meaning of life to do his best to safeguard national peace and achieve prosperity. When formulating foreign policy, he always first considers whether it is in Russia's own national interest.
Safety always comes first. Only when one's own security is guaranteed can one ensure the long-term stability of the country. Since its independence, Russia has pinned its hopes for development on the West, but it turned out to be illusory. The west will not want to see a strong Russia. Putin has realized this. Even if we only oppose this road, we must firmly safeguard Russia's interests.
On the diplomatic front, Putin took offense as a defense, broke the situation of western containment, contained the United States on the Syrian battlefield, and recovered Crimea, all of which made great contributions to Russia. In internal affairs, Russia has also made great economic development. Although it has declined in recent years due to falling oil prices and sanctions, it has stabilized recently and started to pick up. Therefore, the slogan put forward by Putin at that time has been completed at least to a considerable extent.