Russian President Vladimir Putin’s New 2023 Year address in Translation

Key points:

1️⃣ 2022 was a year full of crucial and decisive events. It became a turning point that will shape the foundation of our shared future and Russia’s true independence.

2️⃣ Russia has once again proven that its sovereign, independent and safe future depends on its peoples, their strength and willpower.

3️⃣ For years the Western elites have been hypocritically ensuring us of their “peaceful intentions”, including the intent to find a solution to the acute Donbass crisis.

4️⃣ Turns out, the West has been lying to us about peace while preparing for an aggression. Now it openly admits it without a hint of shame.

5️⃣ The West uses Ukraine and its people to weaken and split Russia apart, but we will never allow this to happen.

6️⃣ Russia’s struggle for its interests and future is an example to others.