Putin Delivers New Year’s Address
By LauraAboli
“2022 was a year of difficult decisions and powerful consolidation of Russian society;”
“2022 put a lot in its place, separated courage and heroism from betrayal and cowardice;
“Russia is fighting for true independence, for its people; defending the Motherland is a sacred duty;
“The West lied that it wants peace, while it was preparing for aggression. The West is cynically using Ukraine and its people to split Russia apart;”
“A real sanctions war was declared on Russia, its masterminds expected the complete destruction of the country…”
“Russians are now uniting themselves to help – without any formal instructions; the authorities of the Russian Federation will do everything possible to help the families of the deceased military members;”
Putin assured that with all his heart, he shares the pain of the families of the fallen soldiers;
Putin separately addressed the entire personnel of the Armed Forces, thanking them for their service.
