At the 23rd annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, Russian President Vladimir Putin advocated for a transition towards a stable multipolar world order, linking the current global security tensions to bloc confrontations and unilateral security aspirations by certain nations. Putin emphasized the necessity of resolving the conflict in Ukraine through compromise and negotiation, rather than seeking victory over either side. He also expressed Russia’s desire for Ukraine to adopt a neutral stance following the resolution of the conflict.
In his address, Putin critiqued the previous unipolar international system, suggesting it is giving way to a multipolar framework. He urged for enhanced cooperation that respects the diverse interests of countries globally. Putin indicated Russia’s willingness to collaborate with other nations to establish a more stable international system.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the inaugural combat deployment of Ukraine’s domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. While specific details regarding the missile’s target or location of use were not disclosed, Zelenskyy confirmed that Ukraine is progressing towards the production phase.