Putin offers Russians his best wishes in traditional New Year’s address

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his traditional New Year's Eve address on Tuesday, speaking about the challenges the country has faced since the beginning of this century and what it has achieved.

Many Russian regions have already celebrated New Year's ahead of the time of this publishing in Moscow.

Putin highlighted the achievements of the nation’s military, who have taken on “the warrior's noble mission of protecting” the country, its peace and security, and dedicated 2025 to them.