Putin: Russia ready to end conflict

During the live broadcast, Russian President Vladimir Putin made several key statements, including:

• Russia is ready to end the conflict in Ukraine by eliminating the root causes of the crisis, but Kyiv, according to him, refuses peaceful means to end the conflict.

• Russia is ready to consider ensuring security during Ukraine's elections and refraining from strikes on election day.

• There will be no new special military operations if the West treats Russia with respect.

• Putin called Zelensky a talented actor.

• Inflation in Russia by the end of this year will amount to 5.7–5.8%.

• Advice to Russians on how to avoid scammers when discussing money: 'if the conversation turns to money, hang up immediately'.

• Tax increases in Russia are temporary, and the tax burden should decrease in the future.

• Against canceling support for large families when their labor income rises.

• Proposal to extend the time children spend in nurseries and kindergartens.

• The importance of increasing fertility to two children per woman.

• Asked the government not to extend the moratorium on collecting penalties from developers beyond 2025.

• Expressed hope that the increase in recycling fees in Russia would not be permanent.

• Russia has achieved full digital sovereignty, noting the launch of Max.

Context

The 'Year-End Results 2025' live broadcast is a regular news program where the president summarizes events and outlines future plans.