Russian President Putin Gives New Year Address From A Military HQ

 

RT: Putin gives unusual New Year address 

Russia’s president has broken years-long tradition, addressing the nation from a military HQ 

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his traditional New Year's Eve address on Saturday, speaking to the nation about the challenges the country has faced over the past year and the achievements it has made. 

The address venue differed drastically from the traditional Kremlin courtyard stand-up shots of the president, with Putin this year recording the annual message at the Southern Military District HQ. During his visit, he also met with top military brass and gave state awards to distinguished soldiers.  

Read more .... 

Russian President Putin Gives New Year Address From A Military HQ  

Putin’s New Year address: Year of major steps and fight for Russia’s future -- TASS  

Putin uses New Year address for wartime rallying cry to Russians -- Reuters  

Putin: Russia Won't Give Up Under Pressure, Must Fight -- Sputnik  

Putin Visits Russian Troops, Claims 'Moral Rightness' in New Year Address -- Moscow Times  

Putin blames West for Ukraine war in New Year's address to nation -- UPI 

Putin rages against the West in New Year message to his people: Fatigued dictator appears on state TV to accuse Western powers of using Ukraine as a tool to destroy Russia and says he launched invasion to protect its 'motherland' -- Daily Mail  

Putin Declares Ukraine War a 'Sacred Duty' for Russians in NYE Address -- Newsweek