Putin Tells Russians Victory in Ukraine Is Inevitable in New Year Address

Putin Tells Russians Victory in Ukraine Is Inevitable in New Year Address

  • December 31, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin used his traditional New Year’s address to declare confidence that Russia will prevail in Ukraine, offering a message of resolve as the conflict approaches its fourth year. The speech was broadcast on Wednesday evening, first airing in Russia’s far

Putin Signals Hard Line as Russia Presses Military Advantage and Peace Talks Stall

Putin Signals Hard Line as Russia Presses Military Advantage and Peace Talks Stall

  • December 19, 2025

Confident tone from the Kremlin Russian President Vladimir Putin has signaled little appetite for compromise in the war in Ukraine, warning Western governments while suggesting that Moscow is prepared to seize more territory if the conflict drags on. Speaking at his annual end