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Russian President Vladimir Putin on 14 December holds his end-of-year press conference, followed by the 'Direct Line with Vladimir Putin' televised event, where he will answer citizens' questions focusing on domestic issues. The President's Big Press Conference is an annual event that has been held since 2001. This year the format is combined 'Direct Line' (questions from citizens) and 'Big Press Conference' (questions from journalists). The event takes place months before the presidential election scheduled for 17 March 2024, in which Putin decided to run for re-election. EPA/ALEXANDER ZEMLIANICHENKO / POOLEPA