2014 Valdai speech of Vladimir Putin

Putin talks to Valdai International Discussion Club, Sochi city, 24 October 2014
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The Valdai speech of Vladimir Putin is a press-coined name for the speech that the Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered at the Valdai International Discussion Club XI session on 24 October 2014, in Sochi.

Back on 20 February 2014, Russia began an annexation of Crimea using Russian troops disguised as local militia. Then in March, immediately following the Euromaidan protest movement, Putin began support (again disguised) for pro-Russian, anti-government separatist groups in the Donbas region. Under the guise of protecting oppressed peoples, he was essentially at war against the Ukrainian government, hence his fascism reference below.

The overall meeting's theme was "The World Order: New Rules or a Game without Rules?"[1]

The initial 40-minute speech was followed by a lengthy press-conference, where Putin answered questions, and made additional remarks that attracted heavy media attention.[2]

  1. ^ "Vladimir Putin Meets with Members of the Valdai International Discussion Club. Transcript of the Final Plenary Session". valdaiclub.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014.
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