US EditionRussia will win in Ukraine, Putin says in New Year address
Putin praised Russian troops and called for national unity while affirming plans to expand a buffer zone in northeastern Ukraine, as fighting and peace talks continue.
- On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared confidence that Russia will win in Ukraine, urging citizens to support troops and addressing fighters on the front lines.
- Russia's defence ministry published footage showing a downed drone from an alleged Ukrainian attack on Vladimir Putin's residence in Novgorod, while Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov said Putin ordered buffer zone expansion next year.
- Unlike the 2022 New Year address, this year's New Year's address was noticeably muted, returning to a pre-war format and airing first in the Far East Kamchatka peninsula across 11 time zones.
- Moscow said it will take a harder line in US-brokered peace negotiations after labeling the alleged attack a `terrorist` act, while Kaja Kallas, European Union's top diplomat, accused Russia of trying to derail talks and Western allies expressed scepticism.
- As the war nears its fourth year, the toll is evident in Ukrainian civilians with six injured in Odesa, including children, and damage to DTEK power facilities amid Europe’s spillover fears.
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Putin Says Russia Confident Of Victory In Ukraine War In New Year Address
Ukraine has rejected Russia’s claims, reiterating that it will continue to defend its territory with Western military and financial support. International efforts to end the war have so far failed to produce a breakthrough.
Russia is still a long way from the conquest of Ukraine after four years of war. Nevertheless, Kremlin leader Putin dreams of a victory. In his New Year's speech, he states that "justice" will prevail.
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Putin wishes Russians victory in Ukraine in New Year speech
President Vladimir Putin urged Russians to believe in victory in Ukraine during his annual New Year's Eve address on Wednesday, as his country marked the holiday at war for the fourth year running.
The last day of 2025 also marks the 26th anniversary of Putin's rise to power in Russia.
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