Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of lying to Russia in his New Year's Eve (31.12.22) address.
Russian President Vladimir Putin blasts West in NYE address
The controversial leader said the West "lied" about peace and provoked Moscow, after the US and other countries provided military and financial aid to Ukraine following its invasion by Russia.
He said: "The West lied about peace. It was preparing for aggression ... and now they are cynically using Ukraine and its people to weaken and split Russia.
"We have never allowed this, and never will allow anybody to do this to us."
He added: "Together, we will overcome all difficulties and preserve our country's greatness and independence.
"We will triumph, for our families and for Russia."
Kyiv and the West have always rejected Putin's allegation that the Western NATO alliance planned to use Ukraine as a platform to threaten Russia.
The invasion of Ukraine was unprovoked and has resulted in worldwide condemnation of the Russian regime.