Putin Ally Predicts ‘Year of Great Victory’ for Russia [Video]

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has posted a social media message claiming that 2025 will be the year of “victory” for his country as the war against Ukraine that his ally Vladimir Putin started continues to rage.

Medvedev shared the post on his X, formerly Twitter, account with the message as a gif. In a separate video post on his Telegram channel, Medvedev also said that the outgoing year was one of “serious achievements” and referred to “those who are defending our homeland.”

Newsweek has contacted the Kremlin for comment by email.

Why It Matters

Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine rolls into 2025 amid speculation over whether negotiations might take place between Moscow and Kyiv to end hostilities.

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