dozens of cities across russia demonstrators marched for the release of jailed opposition leader alexander vanny whose health is said to be deteriorating the protests were held on the same day as president vladimir putin's annual state of the nation address. a forceful message delivered on a grand stage at his annual state of the nation address russian president vladimir who. warned western powers not to meddle in moscow's affairs. we just wiggling you could usually must we really don't want to burn any bridges. but if some mistake our good intentions for indifference or weakness and intend to burn or even lower those bridges themselves. russia's response will be even more forceful quick and tough. as was. in recent weeks russia has been building up its military presence on the ukrainian border and in crimea pouring fuel on a simmering territorial conflict between ukraine forces and russian backed separatists this escalation was met with condemnation from abroad. but as he delivered his warning to the west was facing headwinds at home across the country people gathered to protest at news of the