Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his New Year speech, described the past year as the year of turning points and noted that the people spent this year with courage and dignity.
“The year 2022 is coming to an end. It was a year in which difficult, necessary decisions were taken, the most important steps towards gaining the full sovereignty of Russia and the strong consolidation of our society. Our multinational people, as in all difficult periods of Russian history, showed courage and honor. He supported the defenders of the Fatherland by word and deed. Our soldiers and officers. All participants of special military operations,
— said Putin in congratulations.
According to him, this year was distinguished by its substitute for much, separating courage and heroism from treason and cowardice, “showing that there is no greater power than loving one’s family and friends, loyalty to friends and comrades , devotion to one’s homeland” .
Presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov later said that the head of state visited the headquarters of the Southern Military District this morning, met with the commander and presented the new formations with war banners, as well as orders and medals to special operations soldiers who showed courage. and heroism.
Peskov noted that the president’s New Year’s speech was recorded at the headquarters of the Southern Military District surrounded by the military and will be shown in all time zones. no more requests.
“The main issue is the fate of Russia”
According to Putin, the reality in current events is Russia, which protects its people in its historical lands.
“The main issue is the fate of Russia. Defending the homeland is our sacred duty to our ancestors and grandchildren.
He also thanked the NWO participants for their courage and expressed confidence that the country will overcome all difficulties and maintain its independence and greatness.
“We always knew and today we are convinced that the sovereign, independent, secure future of Russia depends only on us. Our strength and our will,” he said.
The President also assured that he wholeheartedly shares the grief of the families of the fallen soldiers. He noted that the Russian authorities are doing everything to help their families.
“For the earth, for the truth”
Putin also congratulated all personnel of the Armed Forces on the holiday and thanked them for their service. He emphasized that all the participants in the special operations are heroes.
“Russian soldiers, militias, volunteers are now fighting for their homeland, for truth and justice. To ensure reliable provision of peace and security guarantees for Russia. They are all our heroes, now it is the hardest for them.”
He also wished a Happy New Year to all participants of the NWO.
“Who is with me now, who is on the front lines and on the front lines, who is being trained in training centers to join the war later, who is in hospitals or who has fulfilled their duty, has already returned home Everyone who is on combat duty in strategic units. “All personnel of the armed forces,” Putin said.
The President also noted that for years, Western politicians have put forward their peaceful intentions, including resolving the conflict in Donbass, but all this is cynically aimed at using Ukraine and its people to divide Russia. He said that the citizens of the country will never allow the partition of Russia and that the sovereign, independent future of the country depends only on the will of the Russians. And the people of the country are now “uniting to help others without formal mandate” is an example of this.
Putin also described Russia’s struggle for its future as an inspiring example for other countries, especially when a real sanction war was declared against the country and its authors were waiting for the complete destruction of the Russian Federation, because this did not happen, because they succeeded. to create an adequate margin of safety.
“Russia will remain great and independent, it will only move forward”
he finished.
The slogan of the outgoing year is “We do not let ourselves go”
Congratulations on your Telegram channel as well. spoke Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation. For him, the year was important, dramatic and critical. According to him, Russia this year “opened doors for our brothers and most importantly, opened its heart to them.”
“We could no longer watch how the Kyiv regime bombarded, massacred, blockaded the inhabitants of Donbass, its hatred of Russia and everything Russian. Last year’s motto is “We don’t give up on our job”.
According to Medvedev, the purpose of the special operation is “to put an end to the criminal Nazi regime in Kiev and this goal will certainly be achieved.”
Expressing his gratitude to the army that took part in the special operations, he said that all Russia is proud of them.
However, he noted that the next year will not be easy and Russia’s rivals will try to break his will. According to the former president, they will not be successful.
“We are stronger because we are together. The truth is behind us and the victory is in reality. It’s definitely a victory that will be ours,” he said.