Putin recalled Helmut Kohl's words about the impossibility of preserving the EU without Russia

During the Results of the Year, Russian President Vladimir Putin recalled Helmut Kohl's words in 1993 that the future of the EU should be with the Russian Federation.

A direct line with the president in 2025 is combined with a press conference for the media. The format called "Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin" allows the head of state to convey his position not only on citizens' issues, but also on the state and global agenda, which is often asked by journalists.

The direct line has been running since 2001. The event is being held for the fourth time in a combined format with a large press conference.

The latest news about the "Results of the year with Vladimir Putin – 2025" is in the Izvestia story.

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