Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his traditional New Year's address from the Kremlin. The residents of Kamchatka and Chukotka were the first to see it. In it, he wished health, happiness, understanding towards each other and well-being inspired by love.
Here is the full text:
Dear citizens of Russia! Dear friends!
In these moments before the New Year, we all feel the flow of time. The future is ahead of us. And what it will be depends largely on us.
We rely on ourselves. On those who are near and dear to us. And we are always ready to lend a helping hand. Such mutual support gives us confidence that everything we have planned - our hopes and plans - will certainly come true.
Of course, each of us has our own, personal, special and unique dreams. But they are inseparable from the fate of our Motherland, from our sincere desire to be useful to it. After all, together we are the people of Russia.
The work, successes and achievements of each of us create new chapters in its thousand-year history. And the strength of our unity determines the sovereignty and security of the Fatherland, its development, its future.
New Year is, above all, faith in the best, in goodness and luck, a unique and magical holiday when hearts open to love, friendship, compassion, sensitivity and generosity. We strive to bring joy and warmth to those in need of our attention and care. And, of course, to support our heroes – participants in the special military operation – with words and deeds.
You took on the responsibility of fighting for your native land, for truth and justice. Millions of people throughout Russia – I assure you! – are with you on this New Year's Eve. They think of you, sympathize with you, hope for you. We are united in our sincere, selfless and devoted love for Russia. I congratulate all our soldiers and commanders on the coming New Year! We believe in you and our Victory!
Dear friends! In a few seconds we will hear the bell ringing and the New Year will come. We celebrate this holiday with our closest ones – children, parents, friends and comrades-in-arms. Even those who are far away now - you are still with us. I wish everyone health and happiness, mutual understanding and prosperity. And certainly - the love that inspires.
May our traditions, faith and memory unite all generations and support us always and in everything. Together we are one big family, strong and united! And that is why we will continue to work and create, achieve our goals and move forward for the sake of our children and grandchildren, for the sake of our great Russia!
Happy New Year, dear friends! Happy New Year 2026!
Source: tass.ru