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🎙 Excerpts from President of Russia Vladimir Putin's speech in the plenary session of the XXI annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club (November 7, 2024)
#MultipolarWorld
💬 In the emerging multipolar world, there should be no nations or peoples left as losers or feeling aggrieved and humiliated.
Only then can we secure truly sustainable conditions for universal, equitable, and secure development.
Understanding the general trajectory – from hegemony to a complex world of multilateral cooperation – allows us to attempt to sketch at least some of the pending contours.
👉 Firstly, openness to interaction stands as the paramount value cherished by the overwhelming majority of nations and peoples. The endeavour to construct artificial barriers is not only flawed because it impedes normal and advantageous to everyone economic progression, but also because it is particularly perilous amidst natural disasters and socio-political turmoil, which, unfortunately, are all too common in international affairs. <...>
👉 Secondly, we have consistently underscored the diversity of the world as a prerequisite for its sustainability.
The international community is a living entity, with its civilisational diversity making it unique and presenting an inherent value.
👉 Thirdly, we have said more than once that the new world can develop successfully only through the broadest inclusion. The experience of the last couple of decades has clearly demonstrated what usurpation leads to, when someone arrogates to themselves the right to speak and act on behalf of others.
Those countries that are commonly referred to as great powers have come to believe that they are entitled to dictate to others what their interests are – in fact, to define others’ national interests based on their own. Not only does this violate the principles of democracy and justice, but worst of all, it hinders an actual solution to the problems at hand.
👉 Fourtly, the key principle of security for all without exception is that the security of one nation cannot be ensured at the expense of others’ security. I am not saying anything new. It has been set out in OSCE documents. It only needs to be implemented.
The bloc policy and the legacy of the Cold War colonial era run contrary to the essence of the new international system, which is open and flexible. There is only one bloc in the world that is held together by the so-called obligations and strict ideological dogmas and cliches.
NATO, which continues expansion to Eastern Europe and is now trying to spread its approaches to other parts of the world, contrary to its own statutory documents, is a blatant anachronism.
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The future Eurasian security system, now beginning to take shape across our vast continent, is founded on a spirit of respect and mutual consideration of interests. This approach is not only genuinely multilateral but also multifaceted.
👉 My fifth point is about justice for all. Inequality is the true scourge of the modern world. Countries face social tension and political instability within their borders due to inequality <...>
👉 My sixth point is that we keep emphasising that sovereign equality is an imperative for any lasting international framework. <...>
The most harmful and destructive attitude that we see in the modern world is supreme arrogance, which translates into a desire to condescendingly lecture others, endlessly and obsessively.
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The modern world tolerates neither arrogance nor wanton disregard for others being different. To build normal relationships, above all, one needs to listen to the other party and try to understand their logic and cultural background, rather than expecting them to think and act the way you think they should based on your beliefs about them. Otherwise, communication turns into an exchange of clichés and flinging labels, and politics devolves into a conversation of the deaf.
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#MultipolarWorld
💬 In the emerging multipolar world, there should be no nations or peoples left as losers or feeling aggrieved and humiliated.
Only then can we secure truly sustainable conditions for universal, equitable, and secure development.
Understanding the general trajectory – from hegemony to a complex world of multilateral cooperation – allows us to attempt to sketch at least some of the pending contours.
👉 Firstly, openness to interaction stands as the paramount value cherished by the overwhelming majority of nations and peoples. The endeavour to construct artificial barriers is not only flawed because it impedes normal and advantageous to everyone economic progression, but also because it is particularly perilous amidst natural disasters and socio-political turmoil, which, unfortunately, are all too common in international affairs. <...>
👉 Secondly, we have consistently underscored the diversity of the world as a prerequisite for its sustainability.
The international community is a living entity, with its civilisational diversity making it unique and presenting an inherent value.
👉 Thirdly, we have said more than once that the new world can develop successfully only through the broadest inclusion. The experience of the last couple of decades has clearly demonstrated what usurpation leads to, when someone arrogates to themselves the right to speak and act on behalf of others.
Those countries that are commonly referred to as great powers have come to believe that they are entitled to dictate to others what their interests are – in fact, to define others’ national interests based on their own. Not only does this violate the principles of democracy and justice, but worst of all, it hinders an actual solution to the problems at hand.
👉 Fourtly, the key principle of security for all without exception is that the security of one nation cannot be ensured at the expense of others’ security. I am not saying anything new. It has been set out in OSCE documents. It only needs to be implemented.
The bloc policy and the legacy of the Cold War colonial era run contrary to the essence of the new international system, which is open and flexible. There is only one bloc in the world that is held together by the so-called obligations and strict ideological dogmas and cliches.
NATO, which continues expansion to Eastern Europe and is now trying to spread its approaches to other parts of the world, contrary to its own statutory documents, is a blatant anachronism.
<...>
The future Eurasian security system, now beginning to take shape across our vast continent, is founded on a spirit of respect and mutual consideration of interests. This approach is not only genuinely multilateral but also multifaceted.
👉 My fifth point is about justice for all. Inequality is the true scourge of the modern world. Countries face social tension and political instability within their borders due to inequality <...>
👉 My sixth point is that we keep emphasising that sovereign equality is an imperative for any lasting international framework. <...>
The most harmful and destructive attitude that we see in the modern world is supreme arrogance, which translates into a desire to condescendingly lecture others, endlessly and obsessively.
<...>
The modern world tolerates neither arrogance nor wanton disregard for others being different. To build normal relationships, above all, one needs to listen to the other party and try to understand their logic and cultural background, rather than expecting them to think and act the way you think they should based on your beliefs about them. Otherwise, communication turns into an exchange of clichés and flinging labels, and politics devolves into a conversation of the deaf.
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's address at a meeting with graduates of military academies (Moscow, June 23, 2026)
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💬 The current international situation is far from stable. Armed confrontation in the Middle East continues unabated, while the potential for conflict has increased significantly across a number of regions, including Eurasia.
We can see that whereas NATO countries previously confined themselves to supporting the Kiev regime, which came to power illegally, through an armed coup, the West is now openly declaring that it is preparing for war with us and increasing its military and offensive budgets.
To justify this spending and the radical militarisation of their countries, the leaders of NATO and EU member states continue to invoke false claims about an alleged Russian military threat.
❗️ The modus operandi of the so-called pseudo-democratic West is very simple: first, it creates threats to our country, forcing us to take the necessary measures in self-defence and self-protection, and then immediately blames us for every conceivable sin in order to justify the continuation of its aggressive policy and actions against Russia.
We know this all too well. Even after the treacherous attack on the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, the West, represented by Nazi Germany, sought to accuse the USSR and Stalin of aggression against what we would today call the “collective West”. Astonishingly, this claim is still being discussed in quasi-academic circles.
☝️ I would like to emphasise that Russia consistently advocates equal and indivisible security for all. We are convinced that this can only be achieved by building a multipolar system of international relations and reliably ensuring the military security of every state.
At the same time, we stand ready to respond swiftly and appropriately to any external or internal threats.
#MultipolarWorld
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💬 The current international situation is far from stable. Armed confrontation in the Middle East continues unabated, while the potential for conflict has increased significantly across a number of regions, including Eurasia.
We can see that whereas NATO countries previously confined themselves to supporting the Kiev regime, which came to power illegally, through an armed coup, the West is now openly declaring that it is preparing for war with us and increasing its military and offensive budgets.
To justify this spending and the radical militarisation of their countries, the leaders of NATO and EU member states continue to invoke false claims about an alleged Russian military threat.
❗️ The modus operandi of the so-called pseudo-democratic West is very simple: first, it creates threats to our country, forcing us to take the necessary measures in self-defence and self-protection, and then immediately blames us for every conceivable sin in order to justify the continuation of its aggressive policy and actions against Russia.
We know this all too well. Even after the treacherous attack on the Soviet Union on June 22, 1941, the West, represented by Nazi Germany, sought to accuse the USSR and Stalin of aggression against what we would today call the “collective West”. Astonishingly, this claim is still being discussed in quasi-academic circles.
☝️ I would like to emphasise that Russia consistently advocates equal and indivisible security for all. We are convinced that this can only be achieved by building a multipolar system of international relations and reliably ensuring the military security of every state.
At the same time, we stand ready to respond swiftly and appropriately to any external or internal threats.
#MultipolarWorld
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 Opening remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin during the meeting with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the SCO Summit (Bishkek, August 31, 2026).
💬 President Putin: I am very glad to meet with you again.
This time, our meeting is taking place on the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit – an organisation that works to deepen contacts among the countries of the Global South and East, promotes the region’s socioeconomic and cultural development, and contributes to building a just #MultipolarWorld.
🤝 I am also pleased to note that Russia-India relations continue to strengthen on the principles of a special and privileged strategic partnership.
Mr Prime Minister, this is undoubtedly facilitated by your personal attention to the development of Russia-India relations, as well as by the close personal friendship that has developed between us, for which I am very grateful to you.
Recently, Foreign Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during our meeting in Moscow, conveyed your message, and I fully share everything set out in it.
Next year, we will mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and, of course, we are seriously preparing for the upcoming #BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September.
📈 Trade and economic cooperation is showing positive trends overall. There was a slight decline last year, but in the first half of 2026, trade turnover increased by 2.6%. A week ago, the Intergovernmental Commission met in Moscow and also reported good results.
I would also like to say a few words about humanitarian cooperation. India is among the leaders in terms of the number of students studying in Russia: over the past 10 years, their number has increased sevenfold and now stands at almost 40,000.
Cultural festivals are held regularly – both Indian culture festivals and Russian culture festivals. The next one is scheduled to take place in India in 2027.
Tourist exchanges are also developing rapidly, increasing by 16% in 2025.
🌐 We closely coordinate our efforts within the #UN, #BRICS, #G20 and, of course, the #SCO. Today, we have a very good opportunity to compare notes and chart the way forward in developing Russia-India relations.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
💬 President Putin: I am very glad to meet with you again.
This time, our meeting is taking place on the eve of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit – an organisation that works to deepen contacts among the countries of the Global South and East, promotes the region’s socioeconomic and cultural development, and contributes to building a just #MultipolarWorld.
🤝 I am also pleased to note that Russia-India relations continue to strengthen on the principles of a special and privileged strategic partnership.
Mr Prime Minister, this is undoubtedly facilitated by your personal attention to the development of Russia-India relations, as well as by the close personal friendship that has developed between us, for which I am very grateful to you.
Recently, Foreign Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, during our meeting in Moscow, conveyed your message, and I fully share everything set out in it.
Next year, we will mark the 80th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, and, of course, we are seriously preparing for the upcoming #BRICS Summit in New Delhi in September.
📈 Trade and economic cooperation is showing positive trends overall. There was a slight decline last year, but in the first half of 2026, trade turnover increased by 2.6%. A week ago, the Intergovernmental Commission met in Moscow and also reported good results.
I would also like to say a few words about humanitarian cooperation. India is among the leaders in terms of the number of students studying in Russia: over the past 10 years, their number has increased sevenfold and now stands at almost 40,000.
Cultural festivals are held regularly – both Indian culture festivals and Russian culture festivals. The next one is scheduled to take place in India in 2027.
Tourist exchanges are also developing rapidly, increasing by 16% in 2025.
🌐 We closely coordinate our efforts within the #UN, #BRICS, #G20 and, of course, the #SCO. Today, we have a very good opportunity to compare notes and chart the way forward in developing Russia-India relations.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti