Moscow (ANN)- At his marathon year-end press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope for a settlement to end the war in Ukraine but emphasised that it is up to Ukraine and the West to propose a suitable plan.
President Vladimir Putin, in his annual speech, discussed Russia’s policy towards the West and the reason for the war in Ukraine.
Putin also indicated Russia’s willingness to ease strikes to allow delayed Ukrainian elections and acknowledged economic difficulties from Western sanctions, while projecting optimism about the future.
24 February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a televised national address announcing the launch of what Russia termed a “special military operation.” In this speech, Putin outlined Russia’s stated security concerns, its interpretation of developments in Ukraine and Donbass, and its objections to NATO’s eastward expansion. The address framed the operation as a response to perceived threats to Russia’s sovereignty, national security, and historical future.
The speech also referenced events following the collapse of the Soviet Union, past military interventions by Western countries, the situation in Donbas since 2014, and Russia’s view of international law, sovereignty, and self-defense. Putin emphasized that Russia’s actions were presented as protective measures rather than territorial occupation and addressed both Russian citizens and members of the Ukrainian armed forces.
This address marked a turning point in global geopolitics, triggering immediate international reactions, sanctions, diplomatic responses, and long-term consequences for Russia, Ukraine, Europe, and the broader international system.
The full speech of the Vladimir Purin the remains a key primary source for understanding Russia’s official position at the outset of the 2022 conflict.
meanwhile the Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his hours-long year-end news conference in which he repeated dubious claims about Ukraine starting the ongoing war between the two countries and also claims Russia is ready for peace.