Is Russia finally getting serious on climate change?

At last month’s annual Valdai forum in Russia, President Vladimir Putin said it was “impossible” to deny climate change when disasters had become “almost a norm”. 

Acknowledging the reality and hazards of climate change is a big change for Russia’s leader. 

But how meaningful is this apparent shift? 

Read more on https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/russia-finally-getting-serious-climate-change