Putin says Russia's goals in Ukraine remain 'unchanged' DW 12/14/2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding his end-of-year press conference after a one-year hiatus, signaling a possible resurgence in his fortunes.
Putin reiterated Russia's goals in Ukraine, including denazification, demilitarization, and neutral status, and mentioned that around 244,000 Russian troops were fighting in Ukraine. [ more ]