Overview

• Putin said every state’s pursuit of security is lawful, explicitly citing both Ukraine and Russia.
• He argued legacy global governance institutions have lost effectiveness and said viable outcomes require agreements acceptable to most parties.
• He warned Moscow will respond to European militarization "very convincingly" and noted Russia acts quickly when its sovereignty is threatened.
• He claimed Russian forces hold the strategic initiative, described a developing security zone near Volchansk, and asserted Ukrainian losses exceed replenishment, none of which is independently verified.
• He highlighted growing clout for BRICS and the SCO and told Western elites to calm down and address domestic problems.