Russia: Military AI Talks Must Respect All States' Defensive Interests

Russia's Foreign Ministry stated that international negotiations on military AI should account for the legitimate defensive interests of all countries, signaling a cautious stance on potential arms control frameworks. The statement, made by Oleg Postnikov, emphasizes equality and mutual respect but offers no concrete proposals, leaving the trajectory of such talks uncertain. This positions Russia as a stakeholder seeking to shape norms in military AI governance.