During his December 19, 2024 press conference, Putin expressed readiness to meet Trump to discuss Ukraine, denied failures in Syria, and claimed progress with Russian forces while emphasizing a willingness for compromise.
During his annual press conference on December 19, 2024, Vladimir Putin covered various topics, including Syria, Ukraine, and a potential meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. He rejected claims of Russia’s failures in Syria, asserting strong regional relations and noting interest from multiple countries in Russia’s military presence there.
Regarding Ukraine, Putin claimed that Russian forces were making daily advancements and increasingly capturing territory. He emphasized his willingness to negotiate and dismissed suggestions that Russia’s position was weak, assuring that Ukrainian forces located in Russia’s Kursk region would be addressed.
Putin also mentioned plans to meet with Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad to discuss the case of missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice. Additionally, he talked about the Oreshnik missile and the prospects of U.S.-Russia missile experiments.
