On December 19, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference, combined with a direct line. In his speeches, he once again threatened “Oreshniok,” assured of his readiness for negotiations, and called the war against Ukraine a “two-faced one.”
Points of attention
- Putin called the war in Ukraine a “two-pronged” one, confirming his aggressive policy.
- Russia is “ready for negotiations,” but accuses the West of not accepting compromises.
- At the same time, the Russian economy is experiencing difficulties, which is reflected in the dissatisfaction of the population.
- The Russian dictator also expressed his willingness to meet with Trump.
Key statements by Russian dictator Putin at the conference
Putin called the war against Ukraine a “two-pronged” one
Putin described the war as “a double whammy,” saying that Russia becomes “boring” in peaceful times. He promised to push the Ukrainian army out of the Kursk region, calling the fighting “serious,” but avoided specifics on a timeline.
You know, when everything is calm, measured, stable for us, we get bored. Stagnation! We want to move. As soon as the move starts, everything whistles in our temples, and the seconds, and the bullets, unfortunately, and the bullets are now whistling, we are so scared. “Horror, horror!” — emphasized the Russian leader.
The dictator again justified the aggression, claiming alleged support for the war in Ukraine among the population.
Russia is “ready for negotiations,” but blames the West
The Russian leader said Moscow was ready for talks, calling war “the art of compromise.” He recalled the talks in Istanbul in April 2022, claiming that Kyiv was ready for agreements but backed down under Western pressure.
"We have always said that we are ready for negotiations and compromises. It's just that the opposing side refused to negotiate, and we are always ready for negotiations. And the result of negotiations is always compromises," Putin said.
Putin declared “stability” in the Russian economy
Putin claimed that Russia's economy was supposedly growing, predicting 3.9-4% growth in 2025, low unemployment, and stable meat consumption.
At the same time, during the discussion of taxes, he was unable to utter the phrase "increased taxes."
Meanwhile, Russians are clearly dissatisfied with the economic situation in Russia. This can be seen from the questions at the press conference.
Putin again threatened "Oreshnik"
Putin praised the Russian Oreshnik missile, calling it “so perfect” that even modern Western air defense systems are unable to intercept it.
He suggested that the West deploy air defense systems in Kyiv to conduct a “high-tech duel.”
Putin says he is ready to meet with Trump "at any time"
The Russian president has said he is ready to meet with US President-elect Donald Trump if he so desires. Putin also stressed that there is “something to talk about” with Trump.
What can I offer President-elect Trump when we meet him? Well, first of all, I don't know when we'll meet him, because he's not saying anything about it. I haven't spoken to him at all in over 4 years. And... I'm ready for that, of course, at any time. And I'll be ready for a meeting if he wants it, too," the dictator said.
Putin complained about the undermining of General Kirillov
Putin also commented on the assassination of Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological protection troops of the Russian Armed Forces.
Putin called the incident a “terrorist act,” saying it could have resulted in numerous casualties among Russian citizens. In his statement, he also mentioned that Ukraine had previously “committed similar terrorist attacks against Russian citizens.”
