Putin calls for unity in New Year address to nation

Record ID: 1450846

  • Title: Putin calls for unity in New Year address to nation
  • Date: 31st December 2019
  • Summary: (SOUNDBITE) (Russian) RUSSIAN PRESIDENT, VLADIMIR PUTIN, SAYING: "We live in turbulent, dynamic and controversial times. But we can and we should do everything for Russia's successful development, for everything in our lives to change only for the better."
  • Embargoed: 14th January 2020 16:58
  • Keywords: Putin Putin's New Year address Putin's New Year speech Putin's adress annual New Year address
  • Location: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
  • City: MOSCOW, RUSSIA
  • Country: Russia
  • Topics: Government/Politics
  • Reuters ID: LVA002BCB29MV
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text: Russian President Vladimir Putin offered seasonal good wishes to the nation in his traditional New Year address, broadcast on Tuesday (December 31).
    "Our personal plans and dreams are inseparable from Russia, because its present and future, the future of our children depends on the efforts and contribution of each of us," Putin said.
    The New Year's address was broadcast to Russia's Far East regions many hours before Moscow, when it is typically shown minutes before midnight.
    (Production: Maria Vasilyeva)
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