Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed pressing global issues at Sochi’s annual Valdai Club forum on Thursday. Interviewed by renowned foreign affairs expert and RT contributor Fyodor Lukyanov, Putin delved into topics ranging from NATO and international security to the ideological roots of current global tensions, openly challenging Western policies and proposing a multipolar vision for the future. Here are the major takeaways from Putin’s remarks.
Putin congratulates ‘courageous’ Trump and expresses willingness to engage with him
Putin addressed Donald Trump’s sensational US election victory, calling him a “courageous”politician who has shown resilience despite apparent assassination attempts and legal challenges. Putin said he is “ready to talk” with the American president-elect.