Putin starts end-of-year press conference at Gostiny Dvor venue

Russian President Vladimir Putin starts his big annual press conference at the Gostiny Dvor venue in central Moscow on Thursday.

The annual event allows citizens and journalists to ask questions to the president directly, providing a glimpse into Putin’s views on critical matters.

During the conference, Putin addressed both domestic and international issues. This year’s conference comes amid mounting economic challenges and increased scrutiny on Russia’s international and domestic policies.