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Russia became the first country in the world to register a vaccine, Putin stressed. The Kremlin leader also proposed holding a virtual conference at the highest level of those countries interested in cooperating in the development of the vaccine.
Putin called the pandemic a great challenge for humanity. Experts say it will have to assess the full extent of the effects of the crisis and the “socioeconomic shock.” “However, it is already clear that it will take a long, long time for the global economy to recover,” Putin said.
At the beginning of his speech, the Russian leader praised the United Nations, established 75 years after the end of World War II, calling it a guarantor of international law. He warned once again about doubts about the outcome of World War II and the victory of the Soviet Union against Hitler’s fascism.
Putin also reiterated a proposal to four other major nuclear powers to discuss global challenges at the summit. Such a forum, which will meet in person with the permanent members of the UN Security Council, could be held immediately after the end of the pandemic.
With the United States in mind, Putin warned against weapons in space.
He reiterated his proposal to other leading states in space to sign a binding agreement banning weapons in space. Putin also recalled that the last major disarmament agreement between Russia and the United States will soon expire. The NEW START agreement on the limitation of strategic nuclear weapons will expire on February 5, 2021.
Russia and the United States are talking about extending the treaty. But Moscow has little hope that this will be possible under the presidency of Donald Trump.
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