Politics · Russia · 15 hrs ago
Putin says Russia gives special attention to relations between ethnic groups
Vladimir Putin spoke about ethnic relations in Russia at a plenary session of the international week “Peoples of Russia.”
He said the country has always given this issue special attention.
Putin called the subject sensitive, saying relations between groups need careful handling.
He said authorities should stop attempts to undermine social stability or stir hostility between people.
The remarks came on Russia’s Unity Day, when Putin attended related events.
The day before, he proposed extending the 2026 Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia, which he said had illustrated the country’s national policy strategy.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations between ethnic groups in Russia receive special attention.
He described the issue as a sensitive and delicate area.
Putin said attempts to undermine social stability and incite discord between people should be stopped.
He made the remarks at a plenary session of the international week “Peoples of Russia.”
The statement came during events marking Russia’s National Unity Day on November 4.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- What
- He said relations between ethnic groups in Russia receive special attention and called for attempts to undermine social stability or incite discord to be stopped.
- When
- November 4, 2026.
- Where
- At a plenary session of the international week “Peoples of Russia”; the location is not stated.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Putin held a meeting of the Council on Interethnic Relations.
Putin spoke at a plenary session of the international week “Peoples of Russia” during National Unity Day events.
- Speaker
- Vladimir Putin
- Event
- International week “Peoples of Russia
- Date
- November 4, 2026
- Issue
- Relations between ethnic groups in Russia
- Call
- Stop attempts to undermine social stability and incite discord between people
What people are saying
This sphere is very sensitive, very delicate