From Trump’s Tariff On India To Charlie Kirk, Key Takeaways From Putin At Valdai Forum | India News

On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the Annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, and presented sincere explanations on a wide range of issues from Ukraine and NATO to US foreign policy, global energy and India’s position in Russian oil. Lock points from the address below:

In the US missiles for Ukraine

“It is impossible to use Tomahawks without the direct participation of American military personnel.

Trump’s calling Russia ‘paper tiger’

“A paper tiger. So what’s coming? Go and deal with this paper tiger, Put Putin said,“ Well, if we fight with the entire NATO block, we are moving, moving, and trusting ourselves, and we are a paper tiger, then what is NATO itself? ”

The killing of Charlie Kirk

Putin said, “This is a disgusting savagery, especially since it was published live. We have all seen it in fact. Really disgusting, scary. First of all, of course, I offer condolences to Mr. Kirk’s family and all loved ones. We are sympathetic and empathy.”

“What is a deep crack in society. In the United States, I do not think that there is no need to raise the situation from the outside because the country’s political leadership tries to bring back the order in Turkey.”

In possible nuclear tests

“Some people are preparing these tests. We see, we know. And if it happens, we will do the same.”

In the new start treaty

Putin, “We know there are people who say ‘we don’t need any extension’ in the US. But if they don’t need it, then we trust our nuclear shield.”

Upon the demand for global energy

“No matter what, I was convinced that the international energy sector will function and function, because the global economy is growing and the demand for primary energy sources, including uranium for nuclear power plants, oil, gas and coal, will increase.”

“It is impossible to imagine that a decline in Russian oil production will maintain normal conditions in the global energy sector and the global economy.”

Under European leadership

“United Europe’s ruling elites continue to break the hysteria. It turns out that the war with the Russians is almost in front of the door.

European military accumulation

Putin, “This, for the reasons of our own security, we do not have the right to do. I repeat. Therefore, we are watching the increasing militarization of Europe, Put Putin added,“ These are just empty words, or the time to take counter measures?

“I think no one doubts that such measures will force Russia to mobilize, and Russia’s counter measures will not take long. It seems to me that the response to these threats will be slightly, very convincing.”

In the War of Ukraine

Talking more, “We are grateful to all countries who have made sincere efforts to find a way out in recent years. These include our partners: Founding members of the BRICs; Belarus and North Korea;

“Unfortunately, it was not possible to stop the struggle, but its responsibility is often not mostly (countries), but with a minority that constantly increases the conflict in Europe.”

About Russia-US relations

“Our countries, as we know, have many disagreements. Our views on many global problems conflict. This is normal for such great powers. In fact, the most important thing is how these disputes will be solved and to what extent they can be solved peacefully.”

“The current White House administration directly indicates its interests and desires directly … And clearly, but without unnecessary hypocrisy.”

“We see that the current US administration is primarily directed by their own interests as it understands.

Upon NATO’s role in Ukraine

“All NATO countries are fighting us and they are no longer hiding … A center has been created especially in Europe and essentially supports everything that Ukraine armed forces do. He feeds information, transmits intelligence from space and supplys weapons and training.”

Upon Russia’s progress in the conflict

“Our troops are progressing safely along the whole contact line … And everywhere Russian troops continue their strategic initiative safely.”

On Trump’s Gaza proposal

“In general, Russia is ready to support it. Of course, it leads to the ultimate goal we have always discussed. Russia is always … The creation of both Israel and Palestinian state-two states.

In India’s oil imports from Russia

“If India rejects our energy materials, if it will experience a certain loss … Of course, the people of a country like India will closely monitor the decisions taken by political leadership and never allow any humiliation before anyone.

Zaporizhzhia on the allegations of Ukrainian attacks on the nuclear power plant

“If this is a dangerous game and the other people on the other side, they still run nuclear power plants with them.

US URANIUM US purchases

“As for uranium trade, yes, this trade continues.”

“At the end of 2025, this (supply) will be worth approximately $ 1.2 billion. Next year … Somewhere over $ 800 million … Americans make our uranium profitable and right. We are ready to maintain these materials in a steady and reliable way.”

In his meeting with Trump in Alaska

“President Trump and I did not discuss anything there, not even the dual agenda. We just discussed the possibilities and ways of solving the Ukrainian crisis.”

“Secondly, in one way or another, we have discussed to restore Russian-American relations, not only in a dead end, but also at the lowest points in memory.”

By seizing a Russian oil tanker in France

According to Reuters, Putin said, “Eh, piracy … A tanker was seized without any reason in international waters. And apparently they were looking for a kind of cargo, maybe military equipment, drone or something like this. None of them was there, nor could not be there.

Ne What do you do with the pirates? You destroy them. So what do you do with the pirates? This does not mean that a war will explode all over the world tomorrow, but the risk of conflicts will certainly increase sharp and significantly. ”

Russian economy

“We must strongly strengthen our financial system. And two things are very important here. First, we should further strengthen macroeconomic stability and reduce inflation while trying to maintain positive economic growth rates.”

“But at the end of last year, yes, we must sacrifice these record -breaking growth rates to combat inflation. And the Central Bank undoubtedly increased the lock rate that affects the economy as a whole.”

Joins NATO in Sweden and Finland

“Participating in Finland and Sweden NATO was stupid. Sweden had no problems with much less Finland. No problem … Both Finland and Sweden lost the advantage of their neutral status.”