Russian President Vladimir Putin asserted that the military operation in Ukraine has bolstered Russia's economic and military capabilities, dismissing setbacks as insignificant. He emphasized Russia's growing strength, particularly its military prowess, during his annual news conference and call-in show. Putin also boasted about a new hypersonic missile, challenging Western allies to a 'high-tech duel' by suggesting Russia could strike Kyiv with advance notice.
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin boasted that his military operation in Ukraine has strengthened Russia and denied that the downfall of a key ally in Syria had dented Moscow's prestige, as he sought to project strength and ease at his annual news conference and call-in show Thursday.
"Russia has become much stronger over the past two or three years because it has become a truly sovereign country,” he said. “We are standing firm in terms of economy, we are strengthening our defense potential and our military capability now is the strongest in the world.” He mockingly challenged Ukraine’s Western allies to a “high-tech duel,” suggesting that Moscow could give advance notice of a strike on Kyiv with the Oreshnik missile — and see if the West could protect the city.
Moscow's troops are also battling Ukrainian forces in the Russian region of Kursk, where they have launched an incursion. Asked when they would drive the Ukrainians out, Putin responded that “we will certainly kick them out” but wouldn’t say how long it will take. Putin said that he was open to possible talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, who has pledged to negotiate a deal to end the hostilities in Ukraine.Putin has previously demanded that Ukraine renounce its bid to join NATO and recognize Russia’s gains. Ukraine and the West have rejected those demands.
Moscow has quickly sought to establish contacts with the rebels who ousted Assad to secure its diplomatic and military personnel in the country and try to extend the lease on its air and naval bases in the country.Assad’s demise has dealt it a painful blow since Russia has fought for nine years to prop up the Syrian leader in the country’s civil war.
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