Putin: International situation has worsened, the world is becoming increasingly dangerous

(Patria) - Russian President Vladimir Putin stated today that the international situation has worsened and the world is becoming increasingly dangerous, but he did not mention the situation in Venezuela and Iran.

Putin has not yet publicly commented on the US-backed ousting of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, protests in Iran, or US President Donald Trump's threats to Greenland.

- The situation on the international stage is increasingly worsening, I don't think anyone would dispute that. Long-standing conflicts are intensifying, and new serious hotspots are emerging - said Putin.

In his address to new ambassadors who presented their credentials at the Kremlin, which was his first public speech on foreign policy issues this year, Putin did not explicitly mention the US or Trump.

- We hear the monologue of those who, by the right of the stronger, consider it permissible to dictate their will, lecture others, and issue orders. Russia is sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world - Putin emphasized.

He called for a discussion on Russia's proposals for a new security architecture in Europe.

- We hope that the recognition of this need will come sooner or later. Until then, Russia will consistently pursue its goals - Putin added.

The war in Ukraine, the deadliest in Europe since World War II, has caused the biggest conflict between Russia and the West since the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.