On New Year’s Eve, Russian President Vladimir Putin has given a big statement regarding the Ukraine war. Addressing the nation at the beginning of 2026, Putin expressed full confidence in Russia’s ‘final victory’ in Ukraine and appealed to the citizens to support Russian troops.

The address was first broadcast in Kamchatka
This televised address of Putin was first broadcast in the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Far Eastern region of Russia, where the entry into 2026 was first celebrated. After this this message was shown in other areas of the country.

Message given to soldiers and commanders
While wishing New Year, Putin directly addressed the soldiers and commanders deployed in the war. “We have confidence in you and in our victory,” he said, according to AFP. He further said that crores of people of Russia are thinking about the soldiers fighting on the front.

called war a national effort
Putin presented the Ukraine war as a common national struggle. He said that the entire country stands with the soldiers in this fight and this war is linked to the sovereignty and future of Russia. Both sides have suffered heavy military losses in the Ukraine war. So far, the death toll of soldiers in this conflict is being estimated to range from tens of thousands to lakhs from both sides.

Message given while standing in front of Kremlin
Wearing a black suit and dark blue tie, Putin was seen standing in front of the Kremlin. Emphasizing on unity and patriotism, he said, ‘The strength of our unity determines the sovereignty, security, development and future of the motherland.’

tradition from soviet era
In Russia, the President’s televised New Year’s address is an old tradition, which began in the Soviet era. This speech is broadcast across the country every year just before the New Year and is given special importance.