In New Year’s Speech to Russia, Putin Says Little About Ukraine War or Peace Talks With US

New York Times - World Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 75% complete by Ivan Nechepurenko and Paul SonneDecember 31, 2025 at 07:19 PM

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In his annual New Year's Eve address, Russian President Vladimir Putin briefly acknowledged the fighting in Ukraine, emphasizing soldiers' roles in fighting for their land and expressing confidence in achieving victory. The speech, delivered in Moscow, was notably shorter and less focused on the war compared to the previous year. Putin conveyed a message of unity and hope for a better future for Russia. Despite growing public sentiment in favor of peace negotiations, Putin did not mention any peace talks with the U.S. or President Trump's peacemaking efforts. Polls indicate that a majority of Russians now favor ending the conflict, but Putin has shown little willingness to compromise in negotiations.

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Zelensky denounced the accusation as a lie aimed at scuttling the negotiations.

quote — President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine100% confidence

More than 50% of Russians surveyed by Levada did not think Washington's peace attempt would be successful.

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In December, 66% of Russians favored peace negotiations, according to a Levada survey.

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Putin devoted little more than half a minute of his New Year's Eve address to the fighting in Ukraine.

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Moscow claimed it downed dozens of drones launched by Ukraine at one of Putin's residences.

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