Putin dedicated New Year's message to overcoming difficulties

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the traditional New Year's message to the Russians. it was shown in Kamchatka and Chukotka, where at 15:00 Moscow time the New Year had already begun.

According to TASS, in his address, the HEAD of state, like last year, focused on the fight against CORONAVIRUS. “The insidious disease claimed tens of thousands of lives. I would like to express my sincere support to everyone who has lost their loved ones," he said.

In the outgoing year, the Russians faced difficult challenges, but learned to live in difficult conditions, Putin said. According to him, 2021 was passed with dignity.

“The most important thing is that we overcame all the difficulties of the outgoing year together, protected those who found themselves in a difficult situation, first of all, supported the older generations and families where children grow up,” the president said. RUSSIA has consistently defended its national interests, the security of the country and citizens, he added.