Putin 2021 Annual Address: Pandemic, Economy & Security

For more: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday held his annual end-of-year media conference. The traditional in-person format made a return this year after the 2020 event was held virtually due to the pandemic. Putin focused on domestic issues like the economy and the coronavirus, as well as on foreign policy. He said Russia seeks to avoid conflict with Ukraine and the West. He also hailed China-Russia relations, adding that Moscow will work on deepening ties with Beijing in trade, climate action, space exploration and more. Subscribe to us on YouTube: Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): Download our APP on Google Play (Android):