Russia's Putin says continuation of international conflicts is highly likely as world changes

Putin Predicts Ongoing International Conflicts as Global Dynamics Shift

Putin's Perspective on Global Conflicts and Western Influence

MOSCOW, Oct 1 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that international conflicts were highly likely to continue as the world changed, but that the situation would get better as what he called Western hegemony waned. 

Concerns Over Catastrophic Scenarios

Catastrophic scenarios had to be avoided, Putin said.

Putin's Analysis of Global Shifts

"Regardless of which scenario unfolds globally in the coming years, the continuation of international conflicts is, unfortunately, highly likely. This is due in part to the fact that ongoing fundamental shifts—and the opportunities they present—fuel ambitions and a willingness to take risks for the sake of a seemingly massive payoff," Putin said. 

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin and Reuters Moscow bureau Editing by Andrew Osborn )