Overview
- In a Nov. 1 meeting with climate envoy Ruslan Edelgeriev, Vladimir Putin discussed international regulation of water use and broader ecological policy.
- He said Russia should leverage its competitive advantages in water resources.
- Putin described worsening water stress for neighboring CIS countries while stating Russia’s domestic situation is currently stable.
- He urged a form of environmental dialogue that accommodates partners yet safeguards Russian national interests and the needs of citizens.
- The Foreign Ministry said Edelgeriev will head Russia’s delegation to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, which is scheduled for Nov. 10–21.