LIVE: Vladimir Putin Gives First Major Press Conference Since Invasion Of Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin holds a press conference and will answer questions from ordinary Russians in a televised event. Putin, who confirmed on Friday that he would stand for another six-year term, has traditionally held a lengthy press conference and a Q&A session as separate events on an annual basis, but skipped both last year after Russia started what it calls a special military operation in Ukraine. ⬇️ Follow i for the best in news and analysis. ⬇️ Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: TikTok: @theipaper LinkedIn: #russia #putin #vladimirputin