Putin stated about millions of supporters of the war in the shortest New Year's address.

According to ТСН: In his New Year's address to the population of Russia, President Vladimir Putin announced that "millions" of citizens feel support for the participants of the war with Ukraine and hope for "victory."

The New Year's greeting has already been shown in the eastern regions of Russia, such as Kamchatka and Chukotka, where the New Year has already been celebrated.

Putin separately congratulated the soldiers and commanders involved in military operations in Ukraine.

"Plans, hopes, and dreams will inevitably come true,

The dictator also touched on traditional "historical" themes, mentioning the "millennial history" of Russia, within which "new chapters are being written."

In conclusion, Putin wished Russians health, happiness, and "certainly love."

The address was broadcast against the backdrop of the Kremlin, however, according to estimates, it was recorded in another location.

Duration of the address

The total duration of Putin's speech was 3 minutes and 21 seconds, making it the shortest speech since the beginning of the full-scale war in Ukraine.

It should be noted that in 2022, his address lasted almost 9 minutes, in 2023 - 3 minutes and 45 seconds, and in 2024 - also about 9 minutes.

Moreover, it is noted that earlier, in 2018-2019, Putin recorded speeches lasting 3-4 minutes.

In addition, the Kremlin refused to comment on where exactly the president was during the alleged "attack on his residence" in Valdai.

This address by Putin was marked by its short duration and traditional emphasis on historicity and patriotism. It once again underscores the importance of propaganda in the context of the war with Ukraine and the attempt to strengthen support among the country’s population. The reduction in speech duration may indicate a change in communication style in the current conditions.