Putin for the New Year: Russia will "never" retreat
"We have proven many times that we can solve the most difficult tasks and that we will never back down, because no power can divide us," he emphasized in his televised speech. And even if he did not mention Ukraine directly, there were a number of allusions. For example, he explicitly thanked the Russian soldiers, "our heroes".
But unlike last year, when the president appeared with military representatives in uniform at his side, this time he declared 2024 to be the "Year of the Family". Russia, which is going through a "historic phase", will be "even stronger" next year, he assured.
In 2023, "we defended our national interests hard, our freedom and our security, our values", he said. Last year, Putin emphasized that "moral and historical justice" was on Russia's side.
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- In his new year's address, Vladimir Putin boldly stated that "To the television audience, Russia will 'never' retreat."
- Despite not mentioning Ukraine directly, Putin's speech contained subtle allusions, such as expressing gratitude to "our heroes," his term for Russian soldiers.
- Unlike last year, Putin's 2024 outlook focused on the "Year of the Family," aiming to make Russia "even stronger."
- During his speech, Putin emphasized that Russia had "defended our national interests hard, our freedom and our security, our values" in 2023.
- Putin's new year's address came amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, like the international coalition against Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
- Next year, as Russia enters a "historic phase," Putin assured the nation that "there will be no recede of Russia, especially in relation to Ukraine."
Source: www.stern.de
