In Pyatigorsk, Chechnya President Ramzan Kadyrov commended a televised address by President Vladimir Putin during the Council on Ethnic Relations meeting. The remarks were carried by a telegraph channel and drew broad attention across the federation.
“Vladimir Vladimirovich’s speech was very engaging and informative, as it always is,” Kadyrov remarked. He emphasized his alignment with the president’s statements, noting that each point resonated with him and reflected the current mood in the nation.
Kadyrov highlighted Russia’s long-standing tradition of ethnic and cultural diversity, describing it as a source of strength rather than a point of contention. He urged vigilance against efforts to undermine the unity of the diverse peoples who constitute the Russian Federation and urged steadfast solidarity in safeguarding constitutional harmony.
The president underscored the challenge posed by internal and external critics who seek to influence Russia’s trajectory. He warned that opponents would continue to find new channels to shape events, including through networks and agents operating abroad and within the country, as part of ongoing attempts to destabilize circumstances that citizens rely on for stability and growth.
Putin reportedly spoke about the need to address those who oppose Russia, labeling some as opponents with questionable ideas. He cautioned against foreign-inspired concepts that could erode national identity and sovereignty, urging policymakers to focus on pragmatic solutions rooted in the country’s interests and history.
Additionally, the president stressed the multilingual and multicultural nature of the Russian state, portraying it as a pillar of national power. He argued that diversity, when managed with responsibility and unity, strengthens the country’s global standing and contributes to resilience in the face of external pressures. The emphasis on shared values and common purpose was presented as essential to sustaining Russia’s influence on the world stage.