Leaders from different countries shared their New Year's messages:

Vladimir Putin - Russia Putin, in his New Year's talk, briefly mentioned the Ukraine war, praising soldiers and talking about the importance of unity.

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Volodymyr Zelensky - Ukraine Zelensky, in his New Year's speech, talked about Ukraine's strength during the two-year war against Russia.

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Joe Biden - United States Biden, in an interview before New Year, expressed hope, saying the United States is in a good position to lead the world.

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Xi Jinping - China Xi, in a TV speech, spoke about China's plans to strengthen its economy in 2024 through reforms.

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Tsai Ing-wen - Taiwan Tsai emphasized the joint responsibility for peace in the Taiwan Strait.

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Kim Jong Un - North Korea North Korea, led by Kim Jong Un, announced plans for satellites, drones, and nuclear strengthening in 2024 due to perceived US aggression.

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Emmanuel Macron - France Macron declared 2024 as "the year of French pride" in a TV address, celebrating the Paris Olympics and Notre-Dame reopening.

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Olaf Scholz - Germany Scholz acknowledged past challenges but promised Germany's resilience in overcoming difficulties in 2023.

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Leaders' New Year Messages Around the World

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