Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia, seriously warned at the Valdai meeting that in the event of a direct attack on Russia, the use of all available weapons, including nuclear weapons, will be inevitable. He emphasized that this statement is not intended as a threatening action, but rather as a response to Western efforts to intimidate Russia.
Warning to European Countries
Putin continued, "European political leaders are leading their citizens towards a dangerous threshold of confrontation with Russia. We do not threaten anyone, but if we are attacked, we will have to respond." He also referred to the military exercises of European countries in the Baltic Sea and the efforts to seize Russian ships, calling it an escalation of tension.
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Global Challenges and Foresight
The President of Russia also pointed to the dangers arising from international conflicts and said, "The continuation of these conflicts in the near future is very likely." He emphasized the need to establish a multipolar international order and stated, "In the current situation, we must prevent catastrophic scenarios and take practical steps to prevent humanity from reaching the brink of survival."
Putin also referred to the scientific and technological changes that increasingly interfere in human life, saying, "We must pay attention to vital and existential issues in this regard. Western influence hinders progress in these areas." He urged other countries to live in coordination and peaceful coexistence and to find ways to achieve this goal.
In conclusion, Putin emphasized, "If we want to live — and everyone wants to live — let us live in peace and friendship. The international system will move towards a stable balance, but it will remain unstable and volatile until the West adapts to the multipolar order."
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