- Putin admits Russian inflation is an ‘alarming signal’ and the economy is ‘overheating’ CNBC
- Putin says Russia is moving closer to achieving goals in Ukraine Reuters
- Russia-Ukraine war live: Putin delivers annual address Al Jazeera English
- Putin opens his annual news conference, an event he uses to reinforce his authority The Associated Press
- Putin ducks question on retaking Kursk, insisting Russia making progress in Ukraine during year-end news conference CNN