Next question is from a reporter from Georgia. Asks whether there are perspectives for dialogue between Georgia and Russia or whether the current poor relations will continue.
Putin says the bad relations didn't just happen and that "we aren't to blame," "we didn't begin the military action in South Ossetia." Says he thinks there should be visa-free travel between the two countries. Said Moscow sees positive signs from some Georgian officials. Calls for closer cooperation in combating terrorism.
Putin criticizing the Obama administration and the Democratic Party for trying to "blame" others for their electoral defeats, while praising U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
Last two questions!
Next question is from an American reporter: when do you plan to meet with Trump and what will you discuss?
Putin says he can't tell and it depends on how long it takes Trump to form his team. Notes that Trump has called for better relations and says that relations couldn't be any worse than they are now.
Next question: Reporter asks what Putin considers his biggest mistake of 2016 and the biggest of his entire presidency. Putin says everyone makes mistakes. Says he tries to learn lessons from his mistakes so that there will be fewer of them and so that he can work more effectively.