Russian President Vladimir Putin met with international news reporters during the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on June 19. Media representatives from over a dozen countries attended the late-night session.
Putin addressed the Middle East situation between Iran and Israel. He said both sides should reach a deal that protects Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and guarantees Israel's security. The Russian leader called claims about Russia planning to attack NATO countries completely false.
Putin discussed ending the Ukraine conflict through long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. He stated that separatist regions had legitimate reasons to break away from Ukraine after the Kosovo example. Russia wants to resolve the Ukrainian situation quickly through peaceful means when possible.
The president talked about ties with America and Donald Trump. Putin suggested the Ukraine war might not have started if Trump had remained president. He expressed openness to meeting Trump but said such talks would need careful preparation beforehand.
Putin announced joint military training exercises with China planned for 2025. He emphasized that defense partnerships with Beijing will keep growing stronger. The Russian leader also criticized trade wars and economic restrictions that favor certain nations over global fairness principles.
Putin addressed the Middle East situation between Iran and Israel. He said both sides should reach a deal that protects Iran's peaceful nuclear rights and guarantees Israel's security. The Russian leader called claims about Russia planning to attack NATO countries completely false.
Putin discussed ending the Ukraine conflict through long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. He stated that separatist regions had legitimate reasons to break away from Ukraine after the Kosovo example. Russia wants to resolve the Ukrainian situation quickly through peaceful means when possible.
The president talked about ties with America and Donald Trump. Putin suggested the Ukraine war might not have started if Trump had remained president. He expressed openness to meeting Trump but said such talks would need careful preparation beforehand.
Putin announced joint military training exercises with China planned for 2025. He emphasized that defense partnerships with Beijing will keep growing stronger. The Russian leader also criticized trade wars and economic restrictions that favor certain nations over global fairness principles.
