Speaking at
the Valdai Discussion Club's 23rd annual plenary on October 1, Putin described
sweeping global changes and pushed for East-West agreements on a new
international order that ensures security for decades.
He backed UN reforms to better represent diverse nations, criticizing Western dominance, and warned of ongoing conflicts as old hegemonies fade, while expressing hope for improvement.The address, followed by Q&A, highlighted technology's risks and the need for practical steps to avert catastrophe amid rising geopolitical strains.