Successes in the economy and a missile duel with the United States. What the media write about the "Results of the Year" with Putin
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held the "Results of the Year", answering about 70 questions for 4.5 hours. Many foreign media broadcast the event. They paid special attention to the statements about the success of the Russian economy, the state of affairs on the front and readiness to negotiate with the new US president. How the Western press reacts to the "Results of the Year" - in Izvestia's digest.
Focus: Putin rejoices at the progress on the front
At the "Results of the Year" Putin said that the situation in Ukraine is changing significantly. According to him, Russia is on the right track to achieve its priority goals. Speaking about the fighting in Ukraine, Putin noted the daily progress. He also promised to liberate the Kursk region.
Focus
Putin emphasized that once the region is returned, all the damage will be documented and repaired. Everything will be restored, he promised, including roads and infrastructure. At the same time, he asked residents who have lost their homes and are living in shelters to continue to be patient.
Commenting on Putin's words, defense expert Gustav Gressel pointed out that Ukraine is currently incapable of launching small counterattacks, and larger counterattacks in the near future may be completely ruled out. There is not enough manpower or material support to change the situation.
The Guardian: Putin has declared himself ready for a missile duel with the US
Putin has suggested the US could hold a missile duel involving the new hypersonic ballistic missile Oreshnik and US missile defense systems.
The Guardian
Addressing Western skepticism about the Oreshnik, the Russian president suggested that both sides should choose a specific target to be defended by U.S. missiles. "We are ready for such an experiment," Putin said.
The missile, which can carry nuclear charges, is being used to raise the stakes in a conflict with the West. It has already been used as a response to Ukraine's launch of US ATACMS and British Storm Shadow missiles. Sources in the US and UK have indicated that the range of the Nutshell is sufficient to strike Europe.
CNN: Putin ready for potential talks with Trump
Putin said he has not spoken to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in four years. But now the Russian leader is ready for possible talks amid expectations that the new administration in Washington will seek a negotiated end to the conflict in Ukraine.
CNN
"You asked what we can offer or what I can offer to the newly elected President Trump when we meet," Putin said in response to a question from NBC's Keir Simmons. - First of all, I don't know when we will meet. Because he hasn't said anything about it. I haven't talked to him at all for more than four years. Of course, I am ready for it at any time and I will be ready for a meeting if he wants it."
Putin also said that Russia has become stronger over the past two or three years due to the fact that it is becoming a sovereign country. He denied that Russia's position is allegedly weak in the event of possible talks with Trump.
Die Zeit: Putin boasts of Russia's stable economic situation
According to Putin, Russia's GDP is growing despite extensive Western sanctions that have no impact on the economy. The Russian president predicted that GDP will grow by 3.9% or 4%. Over the past two years, growth has been 8%.
Die Zeit
According to him, Germany showed zero economic growth in the same period. All EU countries will record lower growth than Russia. Unemployment [in Russia] is also at a long-term low, at 2.3%.
Putin noted that the inflation rate was 9.2-9.3%. To counter price increases, the Russian Central Bank has gradually raised its key rate to the current level of 21%. The controls have prevented capital outflows abroad.
NBC: Putin to ask Assad about missing American journalist
During "Results of the Year," Putin answered several questions about developments in Syria. One of them concerned American journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared there 12 years ago. Putin said that he had not yet met with former President Bashar al-Assad in Moscow, but (in response to the questioner's request - Ed.) promised to inquire about the journalist's fate when they meet.
NBC
Returning to the topic of Syria, Putin said the fall of Bashar al-Assad was not a defeat for Russia. "We came to Syria 10 years ago to prevent the creation of a terrorist enclave similar to what could be seen in some other countries, such as Afghanistan," he said. - Overall, we have achieved our goals."
Putin said Moscow was in talks with Syria's new leaders to maintain control of Russian military bases. He also suggested using the Hmeimim air base to deliver humanitarian aid to Syria.
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