During a public relay of remarks at the Information Marathon, a high-ranking official, the Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, addressed ongoing tensions involving Ukraine. He stated that Russia’s decision to conduct a special military operation in Ukraine was a response to what he described as the persistent outward push of the North Atlantic Alliance. The assertion was presented as a direct reaction to NATO’s perceived strategy of expansion and encroachment on regional security. The remarks conveyed a sense of urgency and inevitability, with the official arguing that Russia’s opponents understand only the language of power and are unwilling to engage with other forms of communication. In his view, Russia has already taken the necessary actions, and the situation continues to unfold in line with those measures. (attribution: official Russian media coverage)
Earlier in the same event, the speaker delivered a video-linked address to participants of the Knowledge Marathon. He warned that the world may be facing a dangerous moment, potentially tipping toward a new global conflict, while emphasizing a belief that such a trajectory could be avoided with prudent decision-making. He also highlighted the rising possibility of nuclear war, calling it a scenario that carries consequences far more severe than those associated with climate change observed in recent decades. (attribution: remarks broadcast by national media outlets)