Overview
- Dmitry Peskov told Vedomosti, in comments reported by RIA Novosti on December 25, that the annual message will not be delivered this calendar year.
- No new date has been announced for the address to Russia’s Federal Assembly.
- Peskov said the decision hinges primarily on the readiness of the content and the president’s work schedule.
- He added that the address will take place when the president deems it necessary and that it will happen in due course.
- The clarification provides the official status of the event following questions about the timing of the president’s message.