Summary

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in a televised year-end press conference, said Russia should have invaded Ukraine earlier with better preparation.

He defended his policies, highlighting strengthened ties with China, Russia’s aggressive nuclear doctrine, and military gains in Ukraine, while dismissing claims of setbacks.

Putin claimed economic “stability” despite sanctions but acknowledged 9.1% inflation.

He emphasized “sovereignty” as a key success of reducing Western reliance.

The press conference was highly choreographed and tightly controlled.

  • @x00z
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    2219 hours ago

    Most people didn’t care about Russia and respected their sovereignty. Until they disrespected that of another country.

    • andrew_bidlaw
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      18 hours ago

      Medvedev and Obama eating some at Mac in 2010 was the peak of russian sovereignity and power, CMV.