Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed the New Year 2025 in his “New Year Address to the Nation” broadcast, calling it the “Year of the Defender of the Fatherland,” while celebrating Russia’s endurance and growth.
“In just a few minutes, the year 2025 will begin, marking the completion of the first quarter of the 21st century.
“For Russia, this period has been marked by numerous events, including developments of historical significance and great magnitude. We set ambitious goals for ourselves and achieved them, coped with many challenges because we stood united.
“This’s what consolidated our unity, strengthened our confidence in ourselves, in our abilities, in our potential. True, there is still a lot to be accomplished, but we can be rightfully proud of what we have already achieved. This is our joint achievement, a solid foundation for future progress.
