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MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed the importance of keeping the cultural and moral roots of Russian society alive to face the challenges of the future. In a speech broadcast by state media, the president warned against the danger of a world dominated by individualism, technological hyperconnectivity, and social isolation.

“We believe that the world of the future is not a world of egoists immersed in cyberspace or of loners living by the principle of ‘every man for himself,’” Putin stated, emphasizing that Russia is committed to a vision of community and solidarity. According to the president, the foundations of a strong society lie in preserving family, friendship, and collective responsibility.

The Kremlin leader emphasized that technological progress should not replace fundamental human values. “People who still value love and friendship, cherish their loved ones, and understand their inseparable connection to society and their responsibility to it are the ones who will shape the future,” he said.

The speech is part of a recurring belief of the Russian president, who in recent years has called for the defense of cultural tradition, patriotism, and spirituality as central pillars in the face of what he describes as the "moral decline" of the West. This position is applauded by Russians and foreigners who hear Putin's words reflect their own positions.

For sectors close to the Kremlin, Putin's words seek to consolidate a model of society based on Russian identity and its historical heritage, as opposed to what they call a "Western model" centered on consumerism and individuality.

The message, widely disseminated in official media, aims to reinforce the narrative of a Russian future founded on communal and traditional values, which also defends individual freedom and the right not to be harassed by the individual surveillance promoted by Western governments.