Putin's Waldai Address 2025: Warning to Germany and Vision for Future World Order

At the Valdai International Discussion Forum, Putin presented his vision of a multipolar world order while criticizing Western leadership. He declared that the era of Western global dominance, lasting approximately 35 years since the Cold War, has failed.

Putin recalled Russia's initial attempts at cooperation with the West, including efforts to join NATO, which were consistently rejected as NATO expanded eastward. He accused Western countries of manipulating international institutions and misleading their populations through controlled electoral processes.

Regarding Ukraine, Putin claimed that competitors tried to strategically defeat Russia through unprecedented sanctions, but Russia remained resilient due to its large population and resources. He specifically warned Germany about its military buildup, stating Russia would respond swiftly to any threats.

Putin advocated for a multipolar world based on respectful collaboration, cultural acknowledgment, and collective decision-making, praising institutions like BRICS as more democratic alternatives to Western-dominated organizations.