Russia is one country, one big family, it will become even stronger — Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin called the best guarantee of the country's future the fact that Russians are together.

"We are one country, one big family. We will ensure the confident development of the Fatherland, the well-being of our citizens, we will become even stronger. We are together. And this is the most reliable guarantee of the future of Russia," Putin said in his New Year’s address to the nation.

"Happy holiday to you, my dear ones, happy new year 2024! Congratulations on the holiday, my dear ones, happy new year 2024!" he added.

The President noted that the New Year is always about bright hopes and a sincere desire to please loved ones.

"The coming 2024 has been declared the Year of the Family in our country, and a real large family is, of course, one where children grow up, where attention, warmth and care for parents, love and respect for each other prevail," Putin said.

The President wished all Russian families all the best, noting that the history of each family "makes up the history of our huge, beautiful and beloved Motherland."

"Its destiny is determined by all of us, the multinational people of Russia," the head of state said.