The Russian president Vladimir Putin has held a Kremlin meeting with participants in the special military operation on Russia Day MOSCOW, June 12. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin has held a Kremlin meeting with participants in the special military operation. He pointed out that Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, was the day of service members. TASS has gathered the key statements made by the head of state. Role of assault teams - Russia has "more than 700,000 troops" deployed in the