"There have never been so many countries influencing the global agenda"

On Thursday, October 2, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual plenary session of the Valdai International Discussion Club. The topic of the meeting is "Polycentric world: instructions for use". The most striking and important moments from the Russian leader's speech are in the Izvestia article.

We have repeatedly noted that we live in a time when everything is changing very quickly and dramatically.

No one can foresee the future, but this does not exempt them from the obligation to foresee.

Everyone's responsibility is great and the stakes are high.

The current multipolarity defines the framework within which the state operates.

What is this multipolarity? It's an open, creative space. There is nothing predetermined.

It all depends on the accuracy and thoughtfulness of each State's actions.

The space of multipolarity is very dynamic. You have to react immediately.

There have never been so many countries influencing the global agenda. No one is ready to play by the rules set by one person.

Any solutions are possible only on the terms of an agreement that suits everyone. We need harmony and balance. International relations are undergoing a global transformation.

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