Putin Addresses Global Security Summit in Moscow

Moscow Hosts Major International Security Summit Moscow played host to the XIII International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security on May 28, 2025. The event, attended by 126 delegations from 104 countries, focused on key issues of global security and cooperation. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the attendees, emphasizing the importance of strong security guarantees for all nations, stating, "All states must receive firm guarantees of their own security, but not at the expense of the interests of other countries." The meeting also served as a platform for discussions on multilateral approaches to international security challenges. Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, reiterated Russia's commitment to targeting only military objectives. The participation of numerous high-level officials, including secretaries of security councils and ministers, signaled the global significance of the discussions. The summit's focus on multilateralism and the pursuit of security guarantees for all nations underlines the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the complex challenges facing the international community. The event concluded with a renewed commitment to building a more secure and stable world.