Putin shortened his New Year's address and did not invite extras this year

ByНазар Богудан

Dec 31, 2023

Путин сократил свое новогоднее обращение и не позвал массовку в этом году

Screenshot from Putin's address to Russians in 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin significantly shortened his New Year's address to Russians and was in the frame without people in military uniform.

Source : Putin’s appeal, published by RIA Novosti

Details: On the afternoon of December 31, a New Year's message was shown on Russian television in the Far East. This time it lasted 3 minutes 45 seconds, and the president of the aggressor country was in the frame himself.

Background:

Last year's address lasted about 9 minutes. Putin spoke against the backdrop of people in military uniform. Later, the media found out that they were actually actors and representatives of other civilian professions, and not military personnel.

Путин сократил свое новогоднее обращение и не позвал массовку в этом году