Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that his country believed it would win in Ukraine, where Moscow has led an almost four-year offensive.
Putin’s traditional New Year’s Eve speech was first aired in the far-eastern Kamchatka peninsula, the first Russian region to enter 2026.
He called on Russians to “support our heroes” fighting in Ukraine, saying: “We believe in you and our victory.”
He wished a happy New Year to “fighters and commanders” in Ukraine and said: “Millions of people...
Russia will win in Ukraine, says Putin in New Year address
Published 2 hours ago
Source: scmp.com

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