Russia intends to consistently promote Eurasian process - Putin's address to Federal Assembly

"We are entering a crucial stage of preparation for the Eurasian Economic Union. We hope that by 1 May 2014, the text of the Agreement will be reconciled and submitted to the Parliaments of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan," - Putin said.

The Russian president was also positive about accession to the Customs Union by other countries - Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

"I believe that actual achievements of Eurasian integration will not only enhance our other neighbors' interest in it, including Ukrainian partners, - he said. - We do not impose anything."

"Our integration project is based on equality, on real economic interests. We will consistently promote Eurasian process without opposing it to other integration projects, including such a mature integration project as that with Europe, "- the Russian Federation's president said.

The address was aired at St. George's Hall in the Kremlin in the presence of about 1 100 people, among whom were MPs, government officials, heads of courts, regional governors, heads of traditional faiths, public figures, etc.