US EditionPutin tells his annual news conference that the Kremlin’s military goals will be achieved in Ukraine
Putin declared full strategic initiative on Ukraine's battlefield and aims for territorial recognition of seized areas despite ongoing international diplomatic challenges.
- During the annual end-of-year press conference, Putin said Russia's terms for ending the war are unchanged from June 2024, with the event drawing over 2.6 million questions.
- The 'Results of the Year' event is used to field questions from journalists and Russians, with attendees undergoing COVID tests, while Putin framed the conflict as a watershed with the West.
- Putin provided a battlefield assessment saying Russian forces advanced along the entire front and Ukrainian forces retreated, while Kyiv said gains were incremental and costly; Russia cited captures like Kupiansk last month.
- Putin's remarks arrived as Russia said it awaited Washington's response on modified draft proposals while European Union leaders agreed to a $105bn loan to Ukraine.
- Analysts say the longer-term stakes are high, warning the war could cause many more deaths and economic drain, while U.S. officials say Russia and Ukraine have suffered more than 2 million casualties.
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Putin press conference shows why peace remains distant
Of more than 2.6 million questions submitted, one had already been answered before Vladimir Putin even began his marathon “Results of the Year” press conference earlier today. Behind him once again loomed a map of Russia that incorporated Crimea and the territories of Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson and Zaporizhzhia in their entirety. It was a clear sign that Russia’s President has no intention of backing down on his demands for international recognit…
Once a year, Kremlin chief Putin responds on state television to questions from the press and citizens. Some moments of the TV show have entertainment value. But during the Ukraine war, the Kremlin chief remains harsh. Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected any responsibility for the continuation of the war of aggression he ordered and pushed towards Ukraine.In the ongoing talks, there are certain signals from Kiev for dialogue, but Russi…
RECIT - The Kremlin leader holds his annual press conference on Friday. In power for a quarter of a century, reinforced this year by the return to power of the US billionaire, he says he is certain to achieve his goals by "diplomatic or force."
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