Speaking on the 25th anniversary of his rule, President Vladimir V. Putin delivered an upbeat and vague New Year’s Eve message that did not address casualties in Ukraine or rising inflation at home.

President Vladimir Putin told Russians in a New Year address that the country would move forward with confidence in 2025, though he offered no specific promises on the economy or the war in Ukraine. At a time when many ordinary people are worried about rising prices and the central bank's 21% interest rate is squeezing businesses and homebuyers,

Dear friends, in just a few minutes 2025 will be ushered in, completing the first quarter of the 21st century,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said in the televised remarks.

President Vladimir Putin in a New Year's Eve speech Tuesday said Russians should be "proud" of what the country had done during his quarter century in power.

Vladimir Putin addressed the Russians in his New Year's speech, discussing honor and Russia's sovereignty. Many pieces of information provided by Russian media or government representatives are elements of propaganda.