Vladimir Putin delivers a speech during the 22nd annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club. Within his full remarks [Available Here] President Putin notes the ongoing efforts of the EU to provoke expanded conflict. Russian President Vladimir Putin – […] They’ve made a lot of noise many times, threatening us with a complete blockade. They are recreating an image of an old enemy, the one they created centuries ago which is Russia. Without a doubt, this applies to Ukraine, Russia, and all our neighbours.