MOSCOW, December 31. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin is grateful to the military and is proud of the heroes whom the whole country supports.

In his New Year's address, the head of state said words of gratitude to the participants in the special military operation: "Today I would like to address our military personnel, everyone who is in combat duty, at the forefront of the fight for truth and justice. You are our heroes - our hearts are with you. We are proud of you, we admire your courage. I know that now you feel the love of your closest, dearest people, the powerful, sincere support of millions of Russian citizens, the support of the entire people," Putin said.