Vladimir Putin

Millions of people across Russia, I assure you, are with you on this New Year's Eve. They're thinking of you, empathizing with you, hoping for you. We're united in our sincere, selfless and devoted love for Russia. I congratulate all our soldiers and commanders on the coming new year. We believe in you and in our victory.

He accuses the Europeans of

So that Russia does not believe it will be rewarded for this war with stolen Ukrainian land or thousands kidnapped Ukrainian children.

At a meeting with his Security Council, Putin was asked to comment on widespread media reports of the U.S.

peace plan.

The Kremlin leader confirmed Russia had received the U.S.

proposal, adding he thought it could be the basis for a lasting settlement.

Yet Putin cautioned that the U.S.

had not discussed its ideas substantively with Russia.

arguing it likely meant the White House had yet to convince Ukraine to accept terms.

Putin also insisted Moscow would achieve its objectives in Ukraine either way, pointing to recent Russian gains on the battlefield.

Critics of the U.S.

plan say it tilts heavily in Russia's favor, with calls for Ukraine to cede territory, cap its military, and renounce ambitions to join NATO.

Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow.

Thank you. Without any jokes or irony, I want to thank you. And with pleasure, really. When there is an opportunity, which I hope will arise, I will definitely come to you. And then, who knows, maybe Pavel Borisovich will not be stingy. That's what I'll tell you. We already have a tandem. Okay. Thank you very much.

Thank you. Without any jokes or irony, I want to thank you. And with pleasure, really. When there is an opportunity, which I hope will arise, I will definitely come to you. And then, who knows, maybe Pavel Borisovich will not be stingy. That's what I'll tell you. We already have a tandem. Okay. Thank you very much.

Thank you. Without any jokes or irony, I want to thank you. And with pleasure, really. When there is an opportunity, which I hope will arise, I will definitely come to you. And then, who knows, maybe Pavel Borisovich will not be stingy. That's what I'll tell you. We already have a tandem. Okay. Thank you very much.

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