Russia in Global Affairs

On October 1, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin participated in the plenary session of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, held under the theme “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?” The session was moderated by Fyodor Lukyanov, our Editor-in-Chief.

From 28 September to 1 October 2026, the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club is taking place under the theme: “Responsibility for the Future: Limits of the Possible, or Limitless Possibilities?” The Club’s flagship conference brings together 120 participants from 40 countries. You can watch the live broadcast of the plenary session of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club on our website on October 1.

On October 2, 2025, Sochi hosted the plenary session of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club “The Polycentric World: Instructions for Use” with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The session was moderated by Fyodor Lukyanov, our Editor-in-Chief.

These days, Sochi hosts the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club titled: “The Polycentric World: Instructions for Use.” You can watch the live broadcast of the plenary session on our website on October 2. 

On November 7, 2024, Sochi hosted the plenary session of the 21st Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club “Security for Each and Everyone. Together Into a New World” with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The session was moderated by Fyodor Lukyanov, Editor-in-Chief of the Russia in Global Affairs magazine, Research Director of the Foundation of the Valdai Club.

These days, November 4-7, 2024, the 21st Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club is being held in Sochi. You can watch the live broadcast of the plenary session of the 21st Annual Meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club on our website on November 7. Stay tuned for updates.