Putin Urges West To Act Quickly To Offer Security Guarantees

The transcript covers President Putin's end-of-year press conference, highlighting his openness to questions and discussions on various topics. Key issues include the poisoning of Alexei Navalny, Russia's gas obligations to the EU, and the tensions with Ukraine. Putin emphasizes that NATO and the US are responsible for the escalation, not Russia. He also defends the rights of Russian speakers in Ukraine and questions Ukraine's sovereignty, attributing its creation to Lenin.

What was notable about the format of President Putin's press conference?

• Questions were pre-approved by the Kremlin.

• It was open with no pre-vetted questions.

• It was held in a secret location.

• Only Russian journalists were allowed.

What domestic issue did President Putin discuss during the press conference?

• The introduction of a new currency

• The development of a new space program

• The construction of a new airport

• New railway lines between Moscow and Saint Petersburg

What was President Putin's response to the EU's accusations regarding gas prices?

• He admitted Russia was holding back gas.

• He blamed external factors for the high prices.

• He promised to increase gas supply immediately.

• He denied any involvement in the gas market.

According to President Putin, who is responsible for the current tensions between Russia and Ukraine?

• The United Nations

• NATO and the United States

• The European Union

• The Ukrainian Government

What did President Putin imply about Ukraine's status as a country?

• It was a long-standing independent nation.

• It was an invention of Lenin in the 1900s.

• It was formed by the United Nations.

• It was established by the European Union.