Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in 2026, called for global consensus on new principles for the world order and warned of catastrophic scenarios threatening humanity’s survival. He highlighted the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements, criticized the declining influence of the West, and called for reform of the United Nations. Putin also addressed ongoing conflicts and risks associated with the move towards a multipolar world and expressed concerns about the potential misuse of artificial intelligence by totalitarian regimes.