Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the All-Russia People's Front Forum on July 6, 2025, emphasizing the organization's role in supporting Russian troops fighting on the frontlines since 2022 amid ongoing conflict in the Donbass region. Putin highlighted the goal of securing a peaceful and secure future for Russia as the primary reason for the military efforts. He expressed solidarity with the soldiers and conveyed his appreciation to the patriots involved in the movement. In subsequent remarks, Putin reflected on Russia's geopolitical tensions with the West, stating that the root cause of conflicts since the early 2000s has been Western attempts to gain geopolitical advantage over Russia rather than ideological differences linked to the Soviet era. He criticized Western efforts to impose rules on Russia and to diminish its sovereignty, asserting that Russia must be a strong and independent state for its interests to be respected. Putin also described the contradictions between Russia and the West as geopolitical in nature and underscored that Russia must remain sovereign and independent to continue existing as a nation.