PUTIN'S ANNUAL PRESS CONFERENCE - TASS

Putin upbeat about results of recent annual press conference — Kremlin

Pensions of non-working retirees to be indexed above inflation, says Putin

Vladimir Putin names betrayal as worst sin ever

Biden is experienced politician but ‘retinue makes the king,’ Putin says

17 Dec 2020, 15:56

Putin says he plans to usher in the New Year at home

In the earlier remarks at the news conference, the president said that he had always seen the toast "to Russia" as the main one for himself, for his family and friends on New Year’s Eve

17 Dec 2020, 15:53

Safronov accused of handing over secret data to Western special services, says Putin

The Russian leader said that the investigation needs time to make sense of the situation and to hand the case over to the court

17 Dec 2020, 15:44

Work on Sarmat ballistic missile nears completion — Putin

The system has been in the process of development since the 2000s to replace the R-36M2 Voyevoda ICBM

17 Dec 2020, 15:28

Putin wishes Macron a speedy recovery

Earlier in the day, the Elysee Palace informed that French President Emmanuel Macron had tested positive for COVID-19

17 Dec 2020, 15:21

Putin explains why German defense chief wants to deal with Russia from position of force

According to the Russian president, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer wanted to show "how tough she is"

17 Dec 2020, 15:19

‘Light version’ of coronavirus vaccine may be developed to involve more people, says Putin

According to the president, this vaccine can be developed by Russian scientists independently, or in teamwork with partners

17 Dec 2020, 15:03

Putin says maintains good relations with Merkel

He stressed that Germany is one of Russia’s major trade and economic partners

17 Dec 2020, 15:00

Russia working on ‘antidote’ against other countries’ future hypersonic weapons — Putin

The Russian president recalled that the United States had worked on the concept of a quick disarming strike by precision weapons on command posts

17 Dec 2020, 14:49

No conspiracy in Ivan Safronov case, particularly against Roscosmos head, Putin assures

At the same time, the Russian leader believes that the Roscosmos chief works well

17 Dec 2020, 14:48

No coronavirus lockdowns planned in Russia - Putin

He also promised to exercise control over the negative matters raised during the news conference