Ukraine’s Zelensky and Russia’s Putin address their countries on New Year’s Eve – BBC News

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has told Russians that their leader is destroying their country.

He spoke after Vladimir Putin delivered a New Year address flanked by people in military uniform.

The Russian leader tried to rally people behind his troops fighting in Ukraine, saying the country's future was at stake.

Mr Zelensky said the Russian president was hiding behind his troops, not leading them.

Saturday saw a day of deadly strikes across Ukraine, and Mr Zelensky said Ukrainians would not forgive Russia.

At least one person died and dozens were injured in the attacks.

Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilians, but Mr Putin has recently admitted hitting critical energy facilities.