Analysis of Putin’s May 9 Press Conference, His Meetings with Global South Leaders, and the Direction of Russia’s Pivot to the Global South

Russia's President Putin gave a detailed speech on May 9 (Victory Day) in which he discussed his thoughts and Russia's strategy as concerns its immediate direction towards the Global South. He commented specifically about Central Asia, the Middle East, South Asia and China as well as Europe, and how he sees global developments pan out. This article will be of interest to all Russia-watchers, geostrategic analysts as well as politicians in the West and Global South.

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