On Christmas Eve, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with the families of military personnel who died during the fighting in Ukraine, the Kremlin press service reports.
During the meeting, which took place at the presidential residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, Putin congratulated those gathered on Christmas, recalling that military operations in Ukraine continue: “As you know, many of our men, our courageous, heroic guys, are warriors of Russia even now, in holiday, with arms in hand they defend the interests of our country. Therefore, firstly, I would like you and I to congratulate everyone from here on this holiday.”
The president also added that his meeting with the families of the victims should be a “clear, understandable signal” for Russian officials. “A clear signal to always and everywhere have my colleagues next to you, I repeat, of any level of power, management, so that you always feel next to you people who, if necessary, can support, help, come to the rescue if you need it.” , Putin said.
After this, by words Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, Putin “had a fairly thorough conversation with the families, talked with both the widows and children” of the dead soldiers. He then invited the families to a celebratory dinner. After this, Putin and the guests attended a Christmas service in the Church of the Savior Not Made by Hands, located on the territory of the residence.
Putin also discussed the topic of war affected and in wishing Russians a Merry Christmas. “The efforts of religious organizations aimed at supporting our heroes – participants in a special military operation, residents of Donbass and Novorossiya, deserve deep, sincere respect,” he said.
How notes “Agency,” the president’s Christmas greeting last year did not mention the war. In addition, in the first week of 2024, the President held three meetings with military personnel and their families. Thus, on January 1, Putin met with combatants in Novo-Ogarevo. Shortly before this, the president spoke with military personnel who are undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at the Vishnevsky military hospital in the Moscow region.
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2024-01-07 06:32:00
