Russian President Vladimir Putin during his New Year address to the Russians. Archival photo MOSCOW, January 3 Ukrainians have shown interest in the New Year's address of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Ilya Kiva, a deputy of the Verkhovna Rada from the Opposition Platform — For Life party, wrote in Telegram. The parliamentarian congratulating compatriots on the holiday, announced the growing popularity of the Russian leader in Ukraine. «I am sure everyone has watched his congratulations!» — stressed Kiva. At the same time, in his opinion, this year the Ukrainians will pay special attention to the birthday of Putin. «Happy New Year! A year when in Ukraine every little politician and employee will try very hard to congratulate Vladimir Vladimirovich on his birthday!» — concluded the deputy of the Rada. On October 7, 2022, Vladimir Putin will celebrate his anniversary — the head of state will turn 70.
