Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual television speech, calling on the public to unite to overcome the new coronavirus, which continues to spread at the worst pace ever in Russia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin gave a television speech to the public on New Year's Eve, saying, "The new dangerous virus has changed the way we live and work, and many plans have had to be revised." It was.
He called on the people to unite, saying, "We are all confident that we can overcome the difficulties, regain a normal life, and tackle the challenges facing the country."
In Russia, the number of newly infected people confirmed on the 1st exceeded 29,000 in the beginning of last month, and the number of deaths in the day exceeded 600. ..
According to a Russian government-affiliated pollster, Putin's approval rating has dropped to 60.5% as of 20th last month, the lowest level in the past year, and Putin emphasizes the fight against the virus. It seems that there is also an aim to dispel public dissatisfaction.