LIVE from the SCO Summit 2025 in China — Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers a forceful address on the Ukraine crisis, blaming the West and NATO for provoking the conflict. He clarifies that the 2014 coup in Ukraine, not Russia, triggered the crisis, and praises China, India, and other nations for facilitating peace efforts. Putin also promises to reveal previously undisclosed details about a high-profile Alaska meeting with former U.S. President Donald Trump. Analysts say his remarks signal a direct challenge to Western narratives and underline Russia’s stance on global security and multipolar diplomacy. Watch full coverage and expert analysis of Putin’s explosive statements.
00:00The Ukrainian leadership that did not support Ukraine's section to NATO was removed.
00:06And I would like to recall that the crisis arose not because of Russia attacking Ukraine.
00:12Another reason for that crisis, the constant attempt of the West to draw Ukraine into NATO
00:20at the recent summit between Russia and the United States in Alaska,
00:23is, I hope, another step in this direction, opening a road to peace in Ukraine
00:30that would be truly balanced and would not allow any states to try and ensure the security at the expense of others.
00:41I'd like to use this opportunity to say that Russia also adheres to such approaches with regard to the Ukrainian crisis.
00:53And I would like to recall that the crisis arose not because of Russia attacking Ukraine,
01:00but because of a coup d'etat that happened in Ukraine and that was prevent and supported by the West,
01:11which was followed by an attempt to use armed force to suppress the resistance of those parts of Ukraine
01:22that did not support the results of that coup.
01:25Another reason for that crisis was the constant attempt of the West to draw Ukraine into NATO.
01:40As we emphasized many times over many years,
01:45this is a direct threat to Russia's security.
01:50By the way, after the Ukrainian coup in 2014,
01:55the Ukrainian leadership that did not support Ukraine's section to NATO was removed.
02:04In this regard, we evaluate the proposals of China and India and other strategic partners
02:14that are aspiring to promote a resolution to the Ukrainian crisis.
02:22The recent summit between Russia and the United States and Alaska
02:25is, I hope, another step in this direction,
02:30opening a road to peace in Ukraine.
02:31During the bilateral meetings planned for today and tomorrow,
02:39I will certainly provide detailed information about the results of those talks in Alaska.
02:50By the way, during the lunch that we had organized on behalf of our hosts,
03:00we already had a discussion with the President Xi.
03:02The work is underway and I informed him
03:07about the agreements reached with the President of the United States.
03:12We must ensure that the Ukrainian crisis is resolved on a long-term and unsustainable basis
03:22by addressing the root causes of the conflict that we explained multiple times,
03:29that a just balance is restored.
03:32One of the CEO's priorities is upholding stability in its countries and ensuring the security of its perimeter.
03:39Russia supports the program to counter extremism until 2030 prepared as part of the SCO's work and is ready to take active part in its implementation.
03:52The agreement on establishing a universal SCO centre in Tashkent will also be useful.
04:01It will allow us to counter all kinds of threats and challenges and a countered drug trafficking centre in Dushanbe will also be opened.
04:13And I expect that this will happen in the nearest future.
04:18In conclusion, I would like to thank my Chinese friends for the useful meeting of SCO heads of state.
04:28I hope that the agreements reached here in China will allow us to lay good groundwork for the meeting in November and will be happy to see all of you there.
04:41I also wish my Kyrgyz colleagues and President Shapirov will assume the presidency at the SCO next.
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