Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a more stable multipolar world order, attributing the current global security crisis to bloc confrontation and the pursuit of unilateral security advantages by certain countries. Speaking at the 23rd annual Valdai Discussion Club meeting, Putin emphasized that the conflict in Ukraine should be addressed through compromise and negotiations instead of aiming for the defeat of either side. He also expressed Russia’s desire for Ukraine to maintain a neutral status following the conflict’s resolution.
Putin argued that the existing unipolar international system is transitioning to a multipolar framework and advocated for increased cooperation that considers the interests of various nations. He reiterated Russia’s readiness to collaborate with other countries to establish a more stable international system.
In a separate development, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the first combat deployment of Ukraine’s domestically developed FP-7 tactical ballistic missile. While Zelenskyy did not disclose the specific location or target of the missile’s use, he indicated that Ukraine plans to continue advancing its production capabilities.