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Russia claimed Ukraine launched 91 drones at Vladimir Putin's residence in Valdai, an accusation Ukraine and President Donald Trump have met with skepticism. The Kremlin released limited footage of a single drone in a forest, but U.S. intelligence has yet to verify the mass attack. Analysts suggest the event may have been a sabotage operation intended to disrupt fast-moving peace negotiations led by special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Lawyers Without Borders, Crowdsourced Investigations and Foreign Policy
Policy experts are calling for a "Libel Fund" to protect journalists and the recruitment of "citizen journalists" to perform deep research into Russian financial holdings. The discussion also covers the "Valdai alternative," a proposed gathering to counter Vladimir Putin's international influence and engage with "swing states."
President Vladimir Putin delivered a speech at the Valdai International Discussion Club accusing the United States of dismantling international law and blackmailing world leaders. Putin argued that American leadership is leading to global anarchy and regime change instability. The U.S. State Department responded by stating that while they seek no confrontation with Russia, they will not compromise on the principles of Ukrainian sovereignty.
Vladimir Putin delivered a significant speech at the Valdai International Discussion Club, accusing the United States of meddling in domestic affairs and using the NSA to blackmail world leaders. Putin argued that U.S. unilateralism has created global chaos and fostered the rise of Islamic fundamentalism. He called for a return to established rules of international conduct similar to the Helsinki process to avoid the destruction of the global order.
