Putin Wishes Happy 2021 New Year To Nation

The trials of life are unavoidable, but they urge one and all to turn an attentive ear to the voice of conscience, to brush off vanity and to focus on the matters of the greatest importance, Vladimir Putin said in his New Year address to the nation.

True, the formidable novel coronavirus has changed and turned upside down the customary mode of life, work and studies, it forced a revision of and amendments to many plans. In our world, the trials of life are unavoidable. They urge us to turn an attentive ear to the voice of conscience, to brush off vanity and to focus on the matters of the greatest importance, Putin said.

He added that he was referring to "the gift of human life, the family, our mothers and fathers, our grandpas and grandmas, our children - both little kids and grown-ups - our friends and colleagues, disinterested assistance and the common energy of acts of kindness - large-scale deeds of national importance and small ones, too, within each neighborhood, street and house, but nevertheless no less significant.

Putin said that today it is very important to have faith in oneself, not to retreat in the face of hardships, and to take care of our unity, which is the basis for our successes in the future.

Putin wishes Happy New Year to several former presidents, prime ministers. When serving as president and prime minister, Putin had many conversations with these colleagues, sharing friendship with many of them.

The Kremlin clarified that the wishes were communicated to ex-Prime Ministers of Japan and Italy Shinzo Abe and Silvio Berlusconi, former US President George Bush, former Presidents of Armenia Robert Kocharyan and Serzh Sargsyan, ex-Prime Minister of Italy and former President of the European Commission Romano Prodi, ex-President of France Nicolas Sarkozy, former Prime Minister of France Francois Fillon, ex-President of Finland Tarja Halonen, former King of Spain Juan Carlos I and former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder.

Putin's Remarks On Trump's Future & Russian Hackers

Vladimir Putin claims that the topic of Russian hackers involved in the US elections is a provocation that has no basis, which is aimed at deteriorating relations between the two countries.

The President hopes for Biden's watered experience in resolving the current situation.

According to the Russian Leader at his annual press conference on Thursday, incumbent US President Trump enjoys wide support in his country and is not going to leave politics.

Putin's Remarks On Biden (updated)

Vladimir Putin finds US presidential candidate Joe Biden as more promising for Russian-American relations, despite the usual anti-Russian rhetoric.

The Russian leader has found common roots between US Democrats and Communists, whose liberal values he shares.

The USSR support of African Americans in the struggle for their rights, according to the President, will also contribute to the development of contacts with Democrats, since African Americans make up their stable electorate base.

Finally, Putin believes in Biden's promises to extend the New START or conclude a new treaty... Trump's campaign promises seem to have taught the Russia's president nothing!

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On December 15, 2020, Putin sent a message to Biden congratulating him on his victory in the US presidential election.

In his message, Vladimir Putin wished the President-elect every success and expressed confidence that Russia and the United States, which bear special responsibility for global security and stability, can, despite their differences, effectively contribute to solving many problems and meeting challenges that the world is facing today.

The President of Russia noted that with this in mind, Russian-American cooperation, based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, would meet the interests of both nations and the entire international community.

“For my part, I am ready for interaction and contacts with you,” Russia’s Head of State stressed.

NYE2000 Putin's Era Begins

On December 31, 1999, the Russians are preparing to celebrate the New Year 2000. But today they are in for a surprise. Russia's first president, Boris Yeltsin, resigns, handing over power to his successor Vladimir Putin, whose existence the people only learned a couple of months ago.

So, Putin is addressing the Nation for the first time as the acting President of Russia. He promised to suppress any attempts to act contrary to Russian law and to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens. In general, the new leader made it clear that the era of laxity is over.

Well, Putin got an unenviable inheritance. The country is on the verge of economic collapse, the second Chechen war is in its fifth month... Boris Yeltsin apologizes to Russian citizens for not living up to their hopes. Well, somehow, the first president acted wisely, clearing the way for the young successor, who in a couple of years will make the arrogant West respect Russia. He will return the country to its former greatness, and hope to the citizens.

The new millennium for Russia has become the era of the country's new leader.

Putin Comments Trump Biden Presidential Contest

In an interview on November 10, Vladimir Putin reluctantly commented on the final stage of the US presidential race, in particular the Trump-Biden contest, where Russian intervention became a constant topic, candidates and their supporters exchange insults and use the President of Russia name.

Putin's RT Greetings Message

Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated the RT channel on its 15th anniversary in broadcasting. He noted the achievements of the channel, among which he considers truthful coverage of events to be the most important.

According to the President, the RTs success is that it follows the general rules of honest, professional and free journalism, which historically rejects any information monopoly, censorship or desire to assign to itself the right to the ultimate truth.

Putin believes that the channel provides international audience with the latest, current and objective facts about developments in Russia and the world.

Putin Honors Russia's Heroes

On Wednesday, Vladimir Putin congratulated the nation on Heroes of Fatherland Day. He paid tribute to all fellow citizens who performed outstanding deeds in the name of the Motherland, for the sake of the salvation of their neighbors, for the sake of peace, prosperity, and the well-being of Russia.

The President said that the deepest admiration for heroes unites all generations of Russian citizens, and an honest, sincere desire to be worthy of its great history gives birth to new heroes.

Putin is convinced that the chronicle of Russian glory will never be interrupted. Because patriotism, courage, readiness, regardless of personal risks, to take responsibility in difficult times bring people of various nationalities, professions, and ages together. These qualities are in the blood, in the character of the Russian people.

Putin's Remarks On Trump's Presidency

Vladimir Putin spoke about the pros and cons of Donald Trump's presidency in relation for Russian-American relations. It seems that the current owner of the White House has disappointed the Russian leader, since there were more minuses than pluses.

The US policy of a two-party conspiracy aimed at containing Russia's development, Putin said, prevented Trump from fulfilling his 2016 promises to develop US-Russia relations.

In addition, the current administration has set a record number (46) of anti-Russian sanctions!

The Russian leader noted the US withdrawal from the INF Treaty and Open Skies Treaty negatively affecting global security.

On a positive note, President Putin described the strange growth in trade between the two countries, which would seem to contradict the rise in the number of anti-Russian sanctions.

The second and last positive moment for Russian-US relations, Putin considers the joint mutually beneficial work of Moscow and Washington to stabilize energy markets.

Lavrov Outgoing Trump's New START 'Fidgety Comments'

Sergey Lavrov labels Washington’s recent remarks on New START extension as ‘fidgety comments’ in an interview on Thursday.

Lavrov's Remarks OnTurkish Observers In Karabakh

Sergey Lavrov explains the situation with Turkey's participation in monitoring the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh in an interview on Thursday.

Putin's Remarks On Strategic Nuclear Weapons Control Systems

Putin's Remarks On COVID-19 At SCO 2020 Summit

Vladimir Putin delivers remarks on countering the coronavirus pandemic in the SCO member states on Tuesday in Sochi SCO 2020 Video Summit.

Putin Chairs SCO 2020 VideoSummit

Vladimir Putin chair a videoconference meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Heads of State Council on Tuesday in Sochi.

Putin Greets RUCops

Vladimir Putin congratulated the Russian police officers on their professional holiday Interior Ministry Personnel Day on Tuesday.

Putin Declares End Of Nagorno Karabakh War

Finally Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan signed a joint statement on complete cessation of military actions in Nagorno-Karabakh from 00:00 MSK on November 10, 2020.

Videoconference Between Putin & Assad Run-Up To International Conference...

Ahead International Conference on Refugees in DamascusVladimir Putin had a meeting, via videoconference, with President of the Syrian Arab Republic Bashar al-Assad on Monday.

Lukashenko's Remarks On New Belarus Constitution

Alexandr Lukashenko told reporters about the process of forming the New Belarus Constitution during his visit to the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Ostrovets on Saturday.

Putin had a telephone conversation with Erdogan

The two presidents had a detailed discussion on the developments in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Vladimir Putin informed his Turkish counterpart about a series of telephone conversations he had with the leaders Azerbaijan and Armenia. These contacts were focused on finding options for a quick cessation of hostilities and paving the way to a political and diplomatic settlement. Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirmed their mutual commitment to working together to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Putin had a telephone conversation with the Macron

Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron.

In the wake of the recent terrorist attacks in France, the two leaders underscored their determination to fight terrorism in all of its forms.

When discussing the situation with Nagorno-Karabakh, they expressed serious concern regarding the ongoing large-scale hostilities in the conflict area and a more active involvement of extremists from Syria and Libya. Vladimir Putin informed Emmanuel Macron of the steps taken by Russia to ensure a ceasefire and a resumption of talks to reach a political and diplomatic solution. The presidents confirmed their mutual commitment to continued coordinated mediation efforts by Russia and France, including as part of the OSCE Minsk Group.

When exchanging opinions on the internal Ukrainian settlement, the leaders highlighted the need to fully comply with the Minsk Package of Measures and all agreements reached in the Normandy Format, including at the Paris Summit of 2019.

It was noted that Russia’s and France’s positions and assessments on the situation in Libya were close. Vladimir Putin and Emmanuel Macron spoke for activating efforts to normalise the situation in the country as soon as possible.

The two presidents examined pressing issues of bilateral cooperation in various fields. Interest was expressed in deepening cooperation in the fight against the coronavirus, including building ties between the relevant Russian organisations and the Pasteur Institute in developing and producing vaccines.

Lukashenko Called US Elections A Mockery Of Democracy

Aleksandr Lukashenko commented on the U.S. presidential election, the results of which have not been announced yet: "The bastion of democracy... Look at what's going on with this election. It is a shame, a mockery of the democracy," Mr Lukashenko told the media after visiting the Belarusian nuclear power plant in Ostrovets on Saturday.

Zakharova Comments On Long Awaited German Reply Regarding Navalny

Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on a letter from the Federal Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection of Germany to the Prosecutor General’s Office of Russia regarding the “Navalny case.”

Lavrov's Interview For Movie About Shoigu

Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the documentary “Sergey Shoigu. In a Hurry to Live.”

Amazing Sequence Of Events In Navalny Case

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova presents a sequence of events in the story of the alleged poisoning of Russia's blogger Alexey Navalny, which is replete with interesting facts.

Putin Will Do Everything To End Karabakh Conflict

Responding to the Archbishop Ezras appeal, Vladimir Putin confirmed his position on the peaceful settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict at a meeting with religious representatives of Russia on the occasion of the National Unity Day on Wednesday.

Putin's Address To Russia's Spiritual Leaders On National Unity Day

By tradition, Vladimir Putin, via videoconference, meets with representatives of religious confessions: Orthodox Christianity, other Christian confessions, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism on National Unity Day.

The meeting was attended by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, Head of the Buddhist Traditional Sangha of Russia Pandito Khambo Lama Damba Ayusheev, Chairman of the North Caucasus Muslim Coordinating Centre Ismail Berdiyev, Archbishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Russia Dietrich Brauer, Chairman of the Council of Muftis of Russia, Chairman of Religious Board of Muslims of Russia Ravil Gaynutdin, First Deputy Chairman of the Euro-Asian Division of the General Conference of the Church of Christians of Seventh Day Adventists Oleg Goncharov, Head of the Russian and Novo-Nakhichevan Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church Archbishop Ezras, Metropolitan Kornily of Moscow and All Russia of the Old-Rite Russian Orthodox Church, Chief Rabbi of Russia, Chairman of the Centralised Religious Organisation of the Orthodox Judaism Federation of Jewish Communities of Russia Berel Lazar, Chief Bishop of Russia's Union of Evangelical Faith Christians (Pentecostals) Sergei Ryakhovsky, and Chairman of the Central Spiritual Directorate of Muslims of Russia Talgat Tadzhuddin.

Putin Lays Flowers At Monument to Minin & Pozharsky

Vladimir Putin laid flowers at the monument to Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky on Red Square in a traditional ceremony to celebrate National Unity Day marked on November 4.

During the ceremony, the President had a brief conversation with young members of the Vympel military and patriotic centre and Russia’s Search Movement, who also attended the event.

Following the ceremony, Vladimir Putin was shown the new bell-tier of the Spasskaya Tower. Works on equipping it with a number of new bells have been taking place since 2017. The Spasskaya Tower clock and chimes were stopped in October 2020 to install and finetune the new bells. The Kremlin Chimes have now resumed work on National Unity Day. The bells will continue to ring out the Anthem of Russia and Glory, but using a new full-octave.

Putin Attends Flag-Raising Ceremony On Viktor Chernomyrdin Icebreaker

Vladimir Putin partipates in the flag raising ceremony on the open sea diesel-electric icebreaker Viktor Chernomyrdin in St. Petersburg on Tuesday.

The Viktor Chernomyrdin, of the Icebreaker8 ice class, is the world’s largest diesel-electric icebreaker and is capable of operating in open seas through ice up to two metres thick. It has two helipads and is equipped not only to lead vessels through ice but can also be used for research expeditions and can transport containers and hazardous cargo.

Putin Greets Bolshaya Peremena Contest Finalists

Vladimir Putin greeted via videoconference on Monday the finalists of the Bolshaya Peremena nationwide contest for school students that is taking place at Artek.

Another Show Of Senator Zhirinovsky: 'Take Biden & Trump Down!'

The leader of the Russian Liberal Democrats, Senator Vladimir Zhirinovsky, once again surprised everyone with a statement on candidates for the US presidency, which was announced by a young representative of the Liberal Democratic Party in the State Duma of the Russian Federation on Wednesday.

The Russian senator doubts the sanity of both candidates. He proposes to hold a protest in front of the US Embassy in Moscow under the slogan "Take Biden and Trump down!"

This news was presented by Reuters, but the video was presented only by our channel - an exclusive, so to speak.

On Saturday, fortunately or not, the rally was canceled due to restrictions on the coronavirus threat.

Friends, in Russia everyone is already accustomed to the data of Mr. Zhirinovsky's show and considers his performances only as a spectacle. However, as practice shows, in many cases he turns out to be right.

Putin Holds Security Council Meeting

Vladimir Putin held a meeting, via videoconference, with permanent members of the Security Council on Thursday.

The main topic of discussion was building the state material reserve.

The Security Council members discussed the situation in the Transcaucasia, with a focus on the developments in Karabakh

They also exchanged views on the tragic events in Europe that occurred the day before. The meeting participants once again strongly condemned terrorism in any manifestation.

Putin Lists Pros & Cons Of Winning Biden Or Trump

Vladimir Putin spoke on Thursday about the positive and negative aspects for Russian-American relations with the victory of Joe Biden or Donald Trump in the US presidential elections.

Conclusion: Putin seems to like Biden and at the same time he is not opposed to Trump. Something like this.

Zakharova Comments On Current Situation In Nagorno Karabakh Settlement

Russian FM's Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the current situation in Nagorno-Karabakh settlement at a weekly briefing on Thursday.

Putin's Address To Russia Calling! Investment Forum

Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the 12th VTB Capital Russia Calling! Investment Forum on Thursday.

Zhirinovsky: Ukraine, Belarus, Nagorno Karabakh Must Return To Russia

Russian Senator Vladimir Zhirinovsky once again discouraged everyone with his statement from the rostrum of the State Duma on Thursday.

The head of the Liberal Democratic Party said that Ukraine, Belarus and Nagorno-Karabakh should return to Russia.

In fact, Mr. Zhirinovsky spoke for the restoration of the Russian Empire, and if he had not been stopped, I think he would have told a lot more.

Putin's Remarks On Climate Change

Vladimir Putin delivers remarks on global climate change at the Meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club.

Statement by Vladimir Putin on additional steps to de-escalate the situation in Europe in the wake of the termination of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF Treaty)

 The Russian Federation continues to believe that the INF Treaty was an important part of the architecture to ensure international security and strategic stability. The Treaty was essential to maintaining predictability and restraint in the missile sphere in Europe.

We consider the US withdrawal from the INF Treaty, as a result of which it was terminated, a serious mistake, which increases the risks of unleashing a missile arms race, stepping up confrontational potential and sliding into uncontrollable escalation. Given the unrelenting tension between Russia and NATO, new threats to European security are becoming evident.

Under these circumstances, active efforts are required to reduce the deficit of trust and to strengthen regional and global stability, as well as to reduce the risks arising from misunderstandings and disagreements in the sphere of missile weapons.

In this context, we reiterate our adherence to the moratorium on the deployment of ground-based INF missiles earlier declared by the Russian Federation until US-made missiles of similar classes are deployed in the corresponding regions.

We also believe that our call to NATO countries to consider the possibility of declaring a counter-moratorium remains relevant.

In order to facilitate the search for compromise political and diplomatic solutions, we are ready to take further steps to minimise the negative consequences of the collapse of the INF Treaty based on the principles of equal and indivisible security and balanced consideration of the parties’ interests.

Based on our earlier proposal to develop monitoring tools to support Russia’s initiative on counter-moratoriums, we invite all interested parties to consider specific options for adopting mutual verification measures in order to address existing concerns.

In particular, we could focus on the verification measures with regard to the Aegis Ashore complexes with Mk-41 launchers that are deployed at US and NATO bases in Europe, as well as 9M729 missiles at the facilities operated by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the Kaliningrad Region. The verification measures would confirm the absence of ground-based INF missiles on the facilities covered by the agreements, as well as the weapons, on the specifications and classification of which the parties were unable to reach an agreement (Russian 9M729 missile).

Remaining committed to the consistent position on the full compliance of the 9M729 missile with the provisions of the previously existing INF Treaty, the Russian Federation, nevertheless, is ready, in the spirit of good will, to continue not to deploy 9M729 missiles in European Russia, but do so only provided NATO countries take reciprocal steps that preclude the deployment of the weapons earlier prohibited under the INF Treaty in Europe.

We also call on all the stakeholders to search for ways to maintain stability and prevent missile crises “in a world without the INF Treaty” as it applies to the Asia-Pacific region. We are open to pursue joint work in this area.

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Putin Signs Indefinite Treaty on Friendship with Mongolia

The Russian and Mongolian Presidents, Vladimir Putin and Khaltmaagiin Battulga, have signed a new Treaty on Friendship and Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Russia and Mongolia.

The ceremony was held after talks between the two leaders at the Government Palace in Ulan Bator, where the Russian president arrived for an official visit.

Putin said earlier in an interview with Mongolia’s Udriin Sonin newspaper ahead of his visit to the capital Ulan Bator that this document, drafted on the basis of the 1993 Treaty on Friendship and Cooperation, would be indefinite. According to the president, the new deal would bring bilateral ties to an absolutely new level.

After talks, Russia and Mongolia signed 10 agreements on developing cooperation in different areas. The governments of the two countries inked deals on cooperation in the war on terror and assistance in trans-regional and border cooperation. Besides, protocols were signed between the two cabinets of ministers on restoring a 2004 deal on cooperation between the Russian and Mongolian governments on providing free-of-charge military and technical assistance to Mongolia.