MOSCOW, December 31. /TASS/. Russia can solve the most difficult problems and will never back down, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his New Year’s address, underscoring that nothing can divide the people of Russia.

"We have proven time and time again that we can solve even the most difficult problems, and we will never back down, because there is no such force that can divide us, makes us forget the memory and faith of our fathers, to stop our development," the head of state said.