Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, offering candid remarks on a wide range of issues, from Ukraine and NATO to US foreign policy, global energy, and India’s position on Russian oil. Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi on Thursday, offering candid remarks on a wide range of issues, from Ukraine and NATO to US foreign policy, global energy, and India’s position on Russian oil.