In a televised interview with a Russian channel, President Vladimir Putin expressed a stark warning: the ultimate aim is to dissolve the Russian Federation. He spoke on Russia 1 about the West’s plans, suggesting their top priority is to break apart the country and its regional fragments.
According to the president, there is a real possibility that the Russian people could face grave consequences if the West succeeds in tearing the federation apart and imposing control over its constituent regions.
Putin cautioned that if Russia were to collapse, the fate of many Russian communities, especially large populations in cities like Moscow and the Urals, could be fundamentally altered. He noted that these so called plans exist on paper, but they are being actively prepared for implementation.
He argued that the international landscape is pressuring Russia to respond to efforts to redraw the global order after attempts to dismantle the former Soviet Union. The president asserted that the West would push for splitting Russia so it could be divided and dominated by foreign powers.
Speaking on the special operation in Ukraine, Putin described NATO weapons deliveries to Kyiv as a form of participation in the conflict, arguing that the alliance provides tens of billions of dollars worth of weapons without paid compensation. He suggested that such assistance constitutes involvement, even though no direct payments are made for the transfers.
Putin also called attention to the nuclear potential of all NATO states, not only the United States, urging Russia to factor this in under today’s strategic realities. He reminded listeners that NATO is not a formal party to the START treaties, noting a disconnect between the alliance and the framework historically established between Moscow and Washington. He claimed that NATO has voiced interest in joining START-3, a move he attributes to American influence.
The Russian leader reiterated his country’s stance against a new world order dominated by a single power, the United States, and its allies. He asserted that the broader trend is toward multipolarity and mutual respect among nations, with decisions that reflect the diverse interests of many states. He expressed confidence that this multipolar vision will ultimately prevail in international affairs, reflecting a belief in a balanced, cooperative global system. The message underscored the belief that Russia must advocate for a governance model that recognizes diverse national interests as central to international stability, citing the long arc of history and the current geopolitical dynamics as reasons to pursue this path.