The president of Russia assured this Saturday, in a New Year’s statement, that the country will never go back and that “there is no force capable of dividing” the Russians, without ever referring to the conflict with Ukraine, Efe reports.
According to that news agency, Vladimir Putin, who this year appeared only to wish congratulations to Russians, took advantage of the moment to highlight Russia’s achievements throughout 2023 and thanked the military, whom he called heroes.
“More than once we have shown that we are capable of solving the most complex tasks and that we will never turn back, because there is no force capable of dividing us, of forgetting the memory and faith of our parents, of stopping our development,” said the head of the Kremlin.
The message from the Russian head of state, which is traditionally broadcast a few minutes before the Kremlin bells announce the start of the new year, has already been spread in the Russian Far East, where, due to the time difference, it is already 1 January. .
“Last year we worked hard and achieved a lot, we are proud of our common achievements, we rejoice in our successes and we have stood firm in defending our national interests, our freedom and security, our values, which were and continue to be a unwavering support for us,” Putin stressed.
Vladimir Putin also assured that the country is going through “a historical phase” and that it will be “even stronger” next year, because the “moral and historical correctness” is “on Russia’s side.”
Addressing the military, without even referring to the war in Ukraine, Putin highlighted national pride in the Russian army: “[Por] “All of you who are in your position, on the front line of the fight for truth and justice,” he stated.
“You are our heroes. Our hearts are with you. We are proud of you and we admire your bravery,” he stressed.
Source: TSF
