Vladimir Putin sent his wishes to the Russians for the year 2024 and emphasized the celebration of the unity of the country, saluting the courage of the soldiers who are fighting in Ukraine without dwelling on the conflict that he relaunched almost two years ago.
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The speech recorded and broadcast just before midnight in each of Russia’s 11 time zones contrasted with the martial posture and offensive tone adopted in December 2022 when he appeared before several rows of soldiers. The staging aroused sarcasm from observers convinced that they were extras.
“ To all those on the front lines of the fight for truth and justice: you are our heroes. Our hearts are with you, we are proud of you, we admire your courage », declared Sunday December 31 the Russian president from the Kremlin.
We must move forward, build our future. The main thing that united us and continues to unite us is the destiny of the Motherland, a deep understanding of the very high importance of this historical stage that Russia is going through. Working for the common good united society. We are united in thought, in work and in battle. Today I would like to address our military: you are our heroes, our hearts are with you. We are proud of you, we admire your courage. I know that you now feel the love of your closest relatives, the powerful and sincere support of millions of Russian citizens, the support of the entire nation. We have proven time and again that we can solve the most difficult tasks and will never back down, because no force can divide us. “
Vladimir Putin’s wishes to the military: “You are our heroes, our hearts are with you”
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