Amid the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) asserted that the era of unipolar world order was over.

"A year and a half ago, when speaking at the Davos Forum, it was stressed again that the era of the unipolar world order was over," the Russian president said, adding, "there is no getting around this."

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"This era is over despite all the attempts to revive it and hold on to it at any cost," the Russian president said.

"This is a natural process, these changes are a natural course of history because it is difficult to combine the planet’s civilizational diversity, the wealth of cultures with political, economic and other models."

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The Russian president had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces invaded Ukraine, however, despite Russia's mammoth effort Putin's forces were repelled by fierce Ukrainian defence with the conflict shifting to&nbsp;eastern Ukraine.

Expanding on the unipolar world concept, Putin said: "The flaw lies in the very idea where there is a single, albeit strong power with a limited circle of close states, or, as they also say, those admitted to it, while all the rules of business and international relation when necessary are interpreted exclusively in the interests of this power that is it's a one-way street."&nbsp;

The Russian president pointed out that it is a "one-sided game". "A world based on such dogmas is definitely unstable," he said.

(With inputs from Agencies)

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Amid the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) asserted that the era of unipolar world order was over.

Amid the war in Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) asserted that the era of unipolar world order was over. "A year and a half ago, when speaking at the Davos Forum, it was stressed again that the era of the unipolar world order was over," the Russian president said, adding, "there is no getting around this." Also Read: Russia has 'nothing against' Ukraine joining EU, says Vladimir Putin "This era is over despite all the attempts to revive it and hold on to it at any cost," the Russian president said. "This is a natural process, these changes are a natural course of history because it is difficult to combine the planet’s civilizational diversity, the wealth of cultures with political, economic and other models." Watch: Putin likens himself to Russian tsar Peter the great The Russian president had ordered a "special military operation" against Ukraine on February 24 as Russian forces invaded Ukraine, however, despite Russia's mammoth effort Putin's forces were repelled by fierce Ukrainian defence with the conflict shifting to eastern Ukraine. Expanding on the unipolar world concept, Putin said: "The flaw lies in the very idea where there is a single, albeit strong power with a limited circle of close states, or, as they also say, those admitted to it, while all the rules of business and international relation when necessary are interpreted exclusively in the interests of this power that is it's a one-way street." The Russian president pointed out that it is a "one-sided game". "A world based on such dogmas is definitely unstable," he said. (With inputs from Agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Unipolar world order is over, says Putin amid Ukraine war

As the war in Ukraine drags on, President Vladimir Putin who had ordered a "special military operation" on February 24 in a stern message said, "the Russian people, will always be able to distinguish the true patriots from the scum and the traitors".

In a dark message, Putin added: "just to spit them out like a midge that accidentally flew into their mouths". The Russian president had said on Wednesday that the military operation is going according to plan even as the war in Ukraine has continued for over three weeks with towns putting up stiff resistance against the Russian invasion.

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"I do not judge those with villas in Miami or the French Riviera or who can't get by without oysters or foie gras or so-called 'gender freedoms', he said, adding, "The problem is they mentally exist there, and not here, with our people with Russia."

Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week. Russia risked default on its foreign debt for the first time in over a hundred years.&nbsp;

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"The West will try to bet on the so-called fifth column, on traitors to divide our society, to provoke a civil confrontation, to strive to achieve its aim. And there is one aim – the destruction of Russia," he said in a televised address.

The Russian president's claims come even as prosecutors called for opposition leader Alexei Navalny to serve 13 years in prison on new fraud charges. Navalny who is a strong critic of Putin was jailed last year after surviving a poison attack which he has blamed on the Putin regime. The prosecutors also demanded Navalny be fined $10,600. The judge is&nbsp;set to deliver his verdict on &nbsp;March 22.

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In his speech, the Russian president continued his attack on the so-called traitors, saying: "I am convinced that this natural and necessary self-cleansing of society will only strengthen our country, our solidarity, cohesion and readiness to meet any challenge."

(With inputs from Agencies)&nbsp;

As the war in Ukraine drags on, President Vladimir Putin who had ordered a "special military operation" on February 24 in a stern message said, "the Russian people, will always be able to distinguish the true patriots from the scum and the traitors".

As the war in Ukraine drags on, President Vladimir Putin who had ordered a "special military operation" on February 24 in a stern message said, "the Russian people, will always be able to distinguish the true patriots from the scum and the traitors". In a dark message, Putin added: "just to spit them out like a midge that accidentally flew into their mouths". The Russian president had said on Wednesday that the military operation is going according to plan even as the war in Ukraine has continued for over three weeks with towns putting up stiff resistance against the Russian invasion. Also Read in Pics: Napoleon's Waterloo & Hitler's Barbarossa: 5 lessons Putin can learn "I do not judge those with villas in Miami or the French Riviera or who can't get by without oysters or foie gras or so-called 'gender freedoms', he said, adding, "The problem is they mentally exist there, and not here, with our people with Russia." Putin's latest jibe at his political enemies comes even as Russia announced that it paid interest on foreign debt due this week. Russia risked default on its foreign debt for the first time in over a hundred years. Watch: NATO rejects Ukraine 'peace mission' "The West will try to bet on the so-called fifth column, on traitors to divide our society, to provoke a civil confrontation, to strive to achieve its aim. And there is one aim – the destruction of Russia," he said in a televised address. The Russian president's claims come even as prosecutors called for opposition leader Alexei Navalny to serve 13 years in prison on new fraud charges. Navalny who is a strong critic of Putin was jailed last year after surviving a poison attack which he has blamed on the Putin regime. The prosecutors also demanded Navalny be fined $10,600. The judge is set to deliver his verdict on March 22. Also Read in Pics: Who is the real Mr Putin? Meet the judo fighter who worked for the KGB In his speech, the Russian president continued his attack on the so-called traitors, saying: "I am convinced that this natural and necessary self-cleansing of society will only strengthen our country, our solidarity, cohesion and readiness to meet any challenge." (With inputs from Agencies)

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Unipolar world order is over, says Putin amid Ukraine war

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