Putin Praises Russian Military, Calls for Unity in New Year's Address
• Putin praises Russian army in New Year's Eve address, calls for "unity"
• Describes 2024 as the "year of the family" in speech with no explicit mention of Ukraine conflict
• Says Russia has "repeatedly proved that we are able to solve the most difficult tasks and will never back down"
• Addresses "heroes" fighting "for truth and justice," says "our hearts are with you"
• Annual New Year's Eve speech is holiday tradition watched by millions of Russians