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flag Russian journalist Kirill Bazhanov proposed to his girlfriend live during Putin’s annual news conference, prompting the president to joke about funding the wedding.

flag During Russia’s annual news conference on December 19, 2025, journalist Kirill Bazhanov proposed to his girlfriend Olga live on stage, prompting President Putin to joke about collecting money for the wedding. flag The 4.5-hour event, held in Moscow, covered serious topics like pensions, infrastructure, and the war in Ukraine, alongside unusual questions on UFOs and love at first sight. flag Putin confirmed he believes in love at first sight and praised Bazhanov’s red bow tie, while security prevented a Tajik journalist from presenting a book. flag The session, a tightly controlled spectacle, underscored Putin’s effort to project accessibility and paternal authority.

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