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Vladimir Putin Hails Achievements in New Year’s Speech Marking 25 Years in Power

The televised New Year’s address did not explicitly mention the war in Ukraine and focused mostly on wishes for the year ahead.

Pro-Kremlin Media Share Video Showing Russian Missile Shooting Down Santa’s Sleigh

The video’s release comes just days after an Azerbaijani passenger plane was believed to have been shot down by Russian air defense systems.

Russian Town Upsets Locals After Dressing Lenin Statue as Santa Claus

The festive decorations faced backlash from some residents, who described the move as “disrespectful” and “stupid.”

opinion Jason Corcoran

Russia’s New Year Holiday Turns Into a Countdown to Economic Crisis

Russians are scrambling to secure ingredients for classic holiday dishes as basic foodstuffs undergo double-digit price increases.

Russian Authorities Anxious Over Holiday Food Prices

Prices for mayonnaise, a key ingredient in traditional New Year's dishes, are set to increase just before the holiday.

Russian Regions Cancel New Year’s Office Parties to Support Soldiers in Ukraine

Extravagant New Year’s celebrations, a staple of the Russian holiday season, have already been scaled back or canceled across much of the country since...

Putin Praises Army in Scaled-Back New Year's Eve Address

In contrast to last year's speech, Putin stood in front of the traditional backdrop of the Kremlin, declaring 2024 would be the "year of the family."

50% of Russians Wish for End to Ukraine War in 2024 – Poll

February 2024 will mark two years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Kyiv Rocked By Explosions Amid Russia's New Year Attacks

A fresh round of explosions rocked Kyiv less than an hour into 2023, after Russia had attacked Ukraine with missiles targeting the capital and other cities...

Putin Visits Russian Troops, Claims 'Moral Rightness' in New Year Address

Updates with Zelensky's comments and color from Moscow and recasts throughout. MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin said in his televised New Year's...

Russia Defense Minister Shoigu Says Victory 'Inevitable' in New Year Message

Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Saturday that Russia's victory in Ukraine is "inevitable" in a New Year's message to servicemen, as Moscow's military...

‘Where Are We Heading?’: Wartime New Year Prompts Russian Soul-Searching

As Russians prepare to mark their first New Year’s Eve since the start of the war in Ukraine that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and created...

Pro-War New Year's Decorations Appear in Russian Cities

The weeks around the New Year, Russia's most festive holiday, are always a time of bright, elaborate decorations in the country's cities.

But this year...

Russian Cities Scrap New Year Festivities as War Encroaches on Everyday Life

Dozens of Russian cities have canceled or scaled back planned New Year’s Eve celebrations as the war strains local budgets and calls grow for money...

Russians Order 'Santas With Antibodies' for New Year Celebrations

Families are seeking a safe way to celebrate the most festive holiday of the year amid the pandemic.

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