Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his regret for not invading Ukraine earlier during a press conference, citing the need for “systemic preparation” before Russia’s 2022 offensive. Despite previous conflicts in Crimea and Eastern Ukraine, Putin attempted a full-scale war in Kyiv in February 2022, which he still refers to as a “special military operation.” The four-hour presser called “Results of the Year with Vladimir Putin” aired live on state TV, where Putin answered questions from a selected audience, including journalists and members of the public.
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