In the West, Russia's successes were recognized after Putin's speech in the framework of the "Results of the Year"

The speech of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the framework of the "Results of the Year" program showed the successes of the Russian leader in the military and social spheres. This was reported on December 19 by the German magazine Focus.

"All Western forecasts — the collapse of the Russian economy, defeat in the conflict with Ukraine and complete political isolation — have not come true. To be honest, we must admit that Putin has achieved success on key military and civilian fronts," the publication says.

According to the publication, the European Union (EU) is presented to the Russian president as a "flock of sheep" and a "chaotic mess," which proves the failed idea of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the confiscation of Russian assets.

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The Guardian newspaper reported on December 19 that Putin had taken a tough stance on the Ukrainian issue during a direct line, thereby confirming Russia's resolve on Ukraine.

On December 19, during the "Results of the Year", Putin stated that Russia does not reject compromises within the framework of the settlement plan in Ukraine and is ready to resolve the conflict peacefully. He recalled that the fighting was initiated after the coup d'etat in the country in 2014 and the subsequent offensive by Ukrainian forces in Donbas.

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