Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, offering a clear comment on several issues in India from Ukraine and NATO to American foreign policy, global energy and Russian oil. Below are the major points from their address:
On American missiles for Ukraine
“It is impossible to use Tomohx without direct participation of American military personnel. It will mark the new, qualitatively new phase completely new, qualitatively, including relations between Russia and the United States.”
Russia on Trump is called ‘Paper Tiger’
Putin said, “A paper tiger. What’s after this? Go and deal with this paper tiger,” Okay, “okay, if we are fighting with the whole NATO block, we are moving forward, moving forward, and we feel confused, and we are a paper tiger, then what is Nato?”
Charlie Kirk’s murder
Putin said, “This is a disgusting atrocities, especially since it was broadcast live. We all saw it essentially. It was really disgusting, frightening. First and foremost, of course, of course, I present my condolences to Shri Kirk’s family and all his loved ones. We have sympathy and sympathy.”
He said, “What happened is a sign of a deeper rift in the society. In the United States, I do not think there is a need to increase the situation externally as the country’s political leadership is trying to restore the order domesticly.”
On possible nuclear test
“Some people are preparing these tests. We see it, we know it. And if they are, we will do the same.”
New beginning on treaty
Putin said, “We know that there are people in America who say: ‘We do not need any expansion.” But if they do not need it, we do not need it.
On global energy demand
“No matter what happens, I am just convinced that the international energy sector will work and function continuously, as the global economy is growing, and the demand for primary energy resources including uranium for nuclear power plants, oil, gas and coal will increase.”
“It is impossible to imagine that the decline in Russian oil production will maintain normal conditions in the global energy sector and the global economy.”
On European leadership
“The ruling clans of the united Europe have continued to whip the hysteria. It suggests that the war with the Russians is practically at the door. They repeat this rubbish, these mantras, frequent. They are either incredibly uncomfortable if they actually believe it, because they are uncomfortable to obey this nons, or they are just uncomfortable, or they are busy.”
On European military construction
Putin said, “We cannot only ignore what is happening. We have no right to do so for the reasons for our safety. I repeat, protect our protection and safety. Therefore, we are closely monitoring the growing militaryization of Europe,” Putin said, “Is it just an empty word,” or is it time to take the time for us?
“I think no one suspects that such measures will force Russia to work, and there will be no longer to come to Russia’s counters.
On Ukraine War
Speaking further, he said, “We are grateful to all countries who have made honest efforts to get out of this situation in recent years. These include our companions: BRICS founding members; Belarus, and anyway, North Korea; in the Arab world, mainly in the Arab world, mainly with the UAE, with many other countries.”
“Unfortunately, it is not possible to stop the fight, but the responsibility for this is not with the majority (of countries), but in Europe with a minority who is constantly increasing the struggle.”
On Russia-US relations
“Our country, as we know, have many points of disagreement. Many of our views on many global issues are conflict.
“The current White House Administration states its interests and desires directly … and clearly, but without any unnecessary hypocrisy.”
“We see that the current American administration is mainly guided by its own interests, because it understands them. I believe it is a rational approach. But then, if you forgive me, Russia also reserves the right to be guided by its national interests. One of which is the restoration of full relations with America”
NATO’s role in Ukraine
“All NATO countries are fighting with us, and they are no longer hiding it … a center was specially built in Europe, and it essentially supports everything to Ukrainian armed forces. It feeds information, gives information information from space, and supplies arms and training.”
Russia’s progress in struggle
“Our soldiers are moving with confidence in practically the entire line of contact … and everywhere, Russian soldiers maintain confident strategic initiative.”
Trump’s proposal for Gaza
“In general, Russia is ready to support it. Provided, of course, it leads to the final goal we have always discussed. Russia has always … two states have advocated the creation of two states-Israel and a Palestinian state. And that, in my view, is the key to the final solution for Palestine-Israel’s struggle.”
India’s oil imports from Russia
“If India denies our energy supply, it will face a certain loss … Certainly, people like India, trust me, will closely monitor the decisions made by political leadership and will never allow any insult to anyone in front of anyone. And then, I know Prime Minister Modi;
Zaporizhia nuclear plant on alleged Ukrainian attacks
“This is a dangerous game, and people on the other side should also understand that if they are going to play it in such a dangerous way, then they still have a nuclear power plant operating in their favor. And is it preventing us from vengeance in this way?” Let them think about it. ”
American purchases of Russian uranium
“For uranium business, yes, this trading continues.”
“By the end of 2025, it will be around $ 1.2 billion. Next year … somewhere more than $ 800 million … Americans buy our uranium because it is profitable, and they are doing the right thing. We are ready to continue these supply constantly and firmly.”
In his meeting with Trump in Alaska
“President Trump and I practically nothing, not even bilateral agenda, we only discussed the possibilities and methods of resolving the Ukrainian crisis.”
“Second, one way or another, superficially, we discussed restoring Russian-American relations, which are not only on a deadlock, but also at their lowest point in memory.”
Seizing a Russian oil tanker
According to Reuters, Putin said, “Well, this is theft … a tanker was seized in international water, without any justification. And they clearly were looking for any kind of cargo, perhaps military equipment, drones, or something like that. There was no one, nor could it be.”
“What do you do with pirates? You destroy them. So what do you do with pirates? This does not mean that a war will break into the oceans of the whole world tomorrow, but the risk of conflict will definitely grow faster and significantly.”
On Russia’s economy
“We should fully strengthen our financial system. And here, two things are important. First, we should further strengthen macroeconomic stability and reduce inflation, while still trying to maintain positive economic growth.”
“But at the end of the previous year, we said, yes, to combat inflation, we should renounce these record-breaking growth rates. And the central bank raised the major rate, which undoubtedly affects the economy.”
Join NATO in Sweden and Finland
“Finland and Sweden were joining NATO. We had never had any problem with Sweden, very little Finland. There was no problem … both Finland and Sweden have lost their neutral position.”
