Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his ambition to create a “new world” during the Valdai political forum in Russia on Thursday.
He pointed to Western hegemony as the driving force behind his nearly 20-month offensive in Ukraine.
“We are tasked, essentially, with building a new world,” Putin stated.
He went on to argue that the Western world sought global “hegemony.”
This statement comes amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Western nations over various geopolitical issues, including the conflict in Ukraine.
Putin’s vision for a “new world” suggests a desire for a more multipolar international order, where Russia plays a prominent role in shaping global affairs.