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2021-08-31 15:43:21+00:00
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2021-08-31 14:55:44+00:00
⭐️#OTD in 1941 - 8️⃣0️⃣ years ago - the regimental chef Ivan Sereda single-handedly captured 4 Nazis who dared approach his kitchen.
Having hopped onto the tank, he damaged machine gun barrel. His vigor and the noise created terrified the Nazis into surrender.
#FacesOfVictory
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2021-08-31 14:35:15+00:00
⚓️ In the first months of the Great Patriotic War 80 years ago, the USSR’s allies from the anti-Hitler coalition extended a helping hand to Moscow by organising the legendary Arctic convoys.
The first British ships, and one Dutch vessel, entered the port of Arkhangelsk on August 31. It bacame possible thanks to an agreement signed with Great Britain on carrying out joint action in the war against Germany.
The route taken by the Arctic convoys, on the one hand, was the shortest route, but on the other hand, it was the most dangerous option.
🕯A total of 78 convoys delivered the much-needed aid between August 1941 and May 1945. During this period, 85 cargo ships and 16 Royal Navy combat vessels were lost. More than 3,000 British sailors died as well.
Maria Zakharova (excerpt from Briefing of August 19, 2021): Russia is now paying tribute to the memory of those involved in the convoys. Their heroic feat is forever inscribed in golden letters in the history of the liberation of Europe from Nazism.
#Dervish80
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2021-08-31 11:54:13+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov and Foreign Minister of #Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan hold a joint press-conference following talks in #Moscow 🇷🇺🇦🇲
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=quLxLy_C8dk&ab_channel=RT
#RussiaArmenia
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2021-08-31 07:20:08+00:00
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions during a meeting with the WWII veteran community, fallen war hero search unit, volunteers, students form Volgograd universities and representatives of the people’s diplomacy centre
💬 Our foreign policy seeks to maximise the use of external circumstances to help the country move forward, to improve its security and its socioeconomic growth and to improve our citizens’ standard of living and quality of life. This is its main objective. The second condition, which is closely related to this, includes our traditions, our history that goes back a thousand years, our spiritual and moral values and a loyalty to our ancestors’ behests and achievements. We must pass our country’s wealth to the next generation.
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2021-08-30 15:14:36+00:00
☎️ #OTD in 1963 direct communication between #Moscow and #Washington was established via a hotline.
It remains operational, aimed at averting crises.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 A reminder that working together despite differences is the only way forward.
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2021-08-30 14:32:22+00:00
🇷🇺🇧🇾📞 During the telephone conversation, President Vladimir Putin warmly congratulated President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko on his birthday.
The conversation also touched upon certain matters concerning bilateral cooperation and upcoming multi-format contacts.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to Alexander Lukashenko, which reads, in part:
“We deeply appreciate your efforts to strengthen allied relations between our countries and to advance mutually beneficial integration processes in the Eurasian region".
🔗 https://is.gd/uScx2B
#RussiaBelarus
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2021-08-30 13:03:21+00:00
🇷🇺 Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on topical foreign policy issues at 🕒 3 pm MSK (approximately) on August 19.
In light of measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and WHO recommendations on holding public events via teleconferencing, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson will answer media questions received by the call centre. Accredited journalists will be sent detailed information concerning the technical aspects of submitting questions.
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2021-08-30 13:02:24+00:00
⭐️ In Volgograd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Museum-Reserve "Battle of Stalingrad" where he met students of a local diplomatic school.
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2021-08-30 10:50:46+00:00
☦️ In Volgograd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.
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2021-08-30 10:31:42+00:00
⭐️ In Volgograd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov laid flowers at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
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2021-08-30 10:29:49+00:00
⚔️ In Volgograd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov laid flowers at the tomb of Marshal of the Soviet Union Vassily Chuikov.
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2021-08-30 10:28:10+00:00
🔥 In Volgograd, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov together with Governor of the Volgograd Oblast A.I.#Bocharov laid flowers at the Eternal Flame in the Hall of Military Glory.
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2021-08-28 12:48:14+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇹 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Luigi Di Maio following talks in Rome, August 27, 2021
💬 We have reviewed the prospects for our cooperation on the terrorist- and crime-fighting tracks. We have created good bilateral mechanisms and well-established interaction channels on these matters within the UN framework.
In light of Italy’s G20 presidency, we covered in detail the functioning of that association, which reflects modern multipolar realities.
🇦🇫 Afghanistan was a significant part of our discussions. We join in the condemnation of terrorist attacks and the condolences to the families of the victims. We see this as yet another confirmation of the need to step up assistance to the Afghans so that they are able to form an inclusive transitional government with the participation of all that country’s main political forces.
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2021-08-28 11:44:17+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 On August 25-26, Sergey Lavrov paid a working visit to Austria.
He held talks with the Federal Chancellor of Austria Sebastian Kurz, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi and more...
📽 See for yourself!
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2021-08-28 10:02:36+00:00
🛳 On August 28-29, 1941, the Baltic Fleet made a heroic breakthrough: 150+ warships & 75 civilian ships were transferred from Tallinn to Kronstadt.
🎖Despite the minefields & shelling, the convoy reached its destination, which helped strengthen the defense of Leningrad.
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2021-08-27 11:10:50+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Italy Luigi Di Maio hold a joint press conference following talks in #Rome.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13BJd-7QMBc
#RussiaItaly
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2021-08-27 10:56:34+00:00
❗️ Answer by Maria Zakharova to media questions about the impossibility of obtaining an entry visa to the United States
💬 It is regrettable that the US Embassy in Russia has almost completely stopped issuing visas to Russian citizens citing “shortage of personnel” and deflecting criticism to the Russian authorities, who have banned the hiring of local personnel as consular assistants.
Such explanations are devious and misleading, to put it mildly. Russian consular offices in the United States, stripped of personnel after the US Department of State refused to issue visas to our new employees to replace those who have completed their service and returned to Russia, nevertheless continue visa processing in full.
If we take any other course of action, Russian-American people-to-people contacts will stop altogether.
❓ The question is, where is the proverbial American “open society” and why has it now become closed to Russians by Washington’s visa stockade?
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2021-08-27 10:44:44+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with members of the Sochi Dialogue Russian-Austrian Public Forum’s core group (Vienna, August 25, 2021)
💬 We believe that the Sochi Dialogue participants’ efforts from the Austrian side and the Russian side deserve the highest praise. They help strengthen people-to-people and social ties between our countries.
👍 Despite the pandemic-related restrictions, the forum has stepped up its activities rather than see them decline. We managed to develop and launch new creative and innovative interaction formats. This confirms that both sides are mutually and sincerely committed to continuing cooperation. Over the past year, the Sochi Dialogue’s audience has expanded.
We believe the fact that young people joined the forum last year is critically important. Students and graduate students were delighted to attend various lectures, workshops and webinars.
👩🎓🧑🎓 A new bachelor's programme in Russian-Austrian studies has become available.
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2021-08-27 10:25:59+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 FM Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Austrian Minister for Europe, Integration and Foreign Affairs Alexander Schallenberg
🤝 We thanked our Austrian partners for their caring attitude to the burial sites of Russian soldiers, as well as the Russian soldier memorials in Austria.
Alexander Schallenberg reiterated Austria's position on Crimea. By way of a reminder, I spoke about how the Crimean residents decided on returning to Russia and under what circumstances: after the coup and after the ultras came to power, neo-Nazis began to issue threats that they would drive the Russians out of Crimea and sent armed militants there.
❗️ Events like the Crimea Platform are part of the fake politics category and are based on far-fetched ideas that are embodied in this kind of “staged performances.” Ukraine is likely to surprise us with its decisions more than once going forward.
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2021-08-27 09:27:50+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇹 In Rome, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi.
#RussiaItaly
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2021-08-27 07:14:26+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇺 On August 24, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid a visit to Hungary.
In brief:
🟥 held talks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto
⬜️ met with Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen
🟩 paid visit to International Investment Bank headquarters
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-26 15:56:51+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇹 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Italy for a working visit.
#RussiaItaly
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2021-08-26 13:46:36+00:00
🇷🇺🤝🇪🇬 On August 26, 1943, USSR & Egypt established diplomatic relations.
Egypt is among Russia's leading partners in the region. We praise the high level of multifaceted #RussiaEgypt cooperation, hope for its further consolidation.
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2021-08-25 20:10:34+00:00
🇷🇺🇵🇰📞 August 25, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of #Pakistan Imran Khan.
While discussing the situation in #Afghanistan, both sides stressed the importance of maintaining peace and security in the country, preventing violence and establishing an inter-Afghan dialogue that would facilitate the formation of an inclusive government that takes into account the interests of all segments of the population.
⚡️ It was agreed to coordinate approaches to the Afghan issue both in bilateral and multilateral formats. At the same time, it was noted that it would be appropriate to use the capabilities of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation #SCO in ensuring regional stability and the fight against terrorism and the drug threat.
The parties touched upon several topics on the bilateral agenda, including the development of trade and economic ties, and the implementation of joint projects in the energy and humanitarian spheres.
#RussiaPakistan
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2021-08-25 19:54:02+00:00
🇷🇺🇨🇺📞 On August 25, Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of #Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez.
On behalf of all citizens of the Republic, Miguel Diaz-Canel expressed gratitude for the humanitarian aid #Russia provided, including food, medicines, medical supplies and equipment. He noted that this assistance is much needed in Cuba amid the difficult sanitary and epidemiological situation and the external sanctions pressure.
🤝 In this connection, both sides emphasised the strategic nature of the Russian-Cuban partnership based on long-standing traditions of friendship and mutual support.
The presidents discussed several specific aspects of the further development of bilateral cooperation and the implementation of promising joint projects, primarily in trade and the economy.
#RussiaCuba
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2021-08-25 14:29:34+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov addresses Russian compatriots in #Vienna.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP0cl7DwucY
#RussiaAustria
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2021-08-25 13:31:24+00:00
🇷🇺🇨🇳📞 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.
In the context of the 20th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation, the Presidents noted with satisfaction that the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership has been developing progressively and dynamically.
The leaders had an in-depth discussion on the Afghanistan problem. They expressed readiness to step up efforts to counter the threats of terrorism and drug trafficking emanating from Afghanistan and emphasised the importance of achieving peace as soon as possible and preventing the spread of instability to neighbouring regions.
#RussiaChina
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2021-08-25 12:59:02+00:00
🎙 Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto, Budapest, August 24, 2021
💬 Sergey Lavrov: There was a frank talk on international matters, including on the problems that have arisen in relations between Russia and the European Union as a result of an openly anti-Russia policy that is being imposed on Brussels by the aggressive Russophobic minority. We appreciate Hungary’s sober and pragmatic approach.
🇷🇺🇭🇺 I would like to thank Mr Peter Szijjarto again for his invitation that has really allowed me to speak frankly with my colleagues in an unusual format. Mr Szijjarto said that Hungary was not the first country in the European Union to have invited the Russian foreign minister to meet with ambassadors but I want to note that Hungary is the first NATO country to have done this.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-25 10:30:12+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 In Vienna, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg.
#RussiaAustria
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2021-08-25 10:23:41+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov and Austrian Federal Minister for European and International Affairs Alexander Schallenberg hold a joint press conference following talks in #Vienna.
🔗https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIjOUsgIGqw&ab_channel=Ruptly
#RussiaAustria
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2021-08-25 10:14:03+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 In Vienna, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov laid a wreath at the Soviet War Memorial (Heroes' Monument of the Red Army) at Schwarzenbergplatz.
#RussiaAustria
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2021-08-25 08:55:09+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
While exchanging opinions on Afghanistan, the parties noted the importance of concerted efforts, which would help establish peace and stability in the country and ensure security in the region in general. They expressed their determination to increase cooperation in opposing the spread of terrorist ideology and the drugs threat emanating from Afghan territory. They agreed to establish a two-way channel for permanent consultations on this issue.
The parties also touched on a number of aspects concerning the further development of Russian-Indian special privileged partnership relations, in trade and the economy among other areas.
#RussiaIndia
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2021-08-24 19:03:27+00:00
🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the meeting of the so-called Crimea Platform in Kiev:
💬 The matter of Crimea’s reunification with the Russia was settled in March 2014. This hard-won decision was made by the local residents themselves in a referendum that followed the unconstitutional coup d'etat in Kiev.
Ukraine’s new idea with “Crimea Platform Summit” is pure populism, a political show outside of reality with the sole aim of keeping the story of Crimea’s temporary period as a region of Ukraine afloat in the public discourse.
❗️ We will be forced to view participation of certain countries, international organisations and their representatives in the Crimea Platform initiative as an encroachment on the Russia’s territorial integrity, which will have an inevitable impact on our relations.
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2021-08-24 17:52:32+00:00
🇷🇺🇦🇹 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov arrived in #Austria for a working visit.
#RussiaAustria
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2021-08-24 16:00:27+00:00
📸#PhotoOfTheDay
🇷🇺🇭🇺 In #Budapest, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov visited the International Investment Bank (IIB) headquarters, held talks with Chairperson of the #IIB Management Board Nikolay Kosov.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 15:49:59+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇺 In #Budapest, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov held talks with #Hungary's Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjen.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 13:33:14+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇺 Russian and Hungarian Foreign Ministers' bilateral talks in Budapest.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We appreciate our cooperation on international issues, and we always find acceptable solutions, as both Russian and Hungary are guided by the national interests.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 11:05:27+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto hold a joint press conference following talks in Budapest 🇷🇺🇭🇺
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQpRZVlNGHg
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 10:59:15+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇺 In #Budapest, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov held talks with Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 10:27:07+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇺 In #Budapest, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov laid a wreath at the Soviet War Memorial.
#RussiaHungary
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2021-08-24 05:47:56+00:00
📆 August 24 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Main Administration for Service to the Diplomatic Corps (GlavUpDK). On August 24, 1921, Vladimir Lenin signed a Council of Labour and Defence resolution On Creating a Central Foreign Nationals Service Bureau in Moscow under the People's Commissariat for Foreign Affairs, also known as Byurobin, the predecessor of GlavUpDK.
🔹 Today, #GlavUpDK is a modern, diversified company with an unparalleled property portfolio which provides a broad range of services. The company's clients include diplomats from over 180 countries accredited in Russia, as well as international organisation missions and over 2,000 foreign and Russian companies.
🔹 GlavUpDK manages over 150 Moscow mansions, most of which are part of Russia’s cultural heritage. Many of them accommodate foreign countries’ embassies. The GlavUpDK team has on many occasions received the Moscow Mayor’s special honours and awards for their great contribution to preserving the city's cultural heritage.
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2021-08-23 18:20:28+00:00
📅 Today marks the 82nd anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Non-Aggression between Germany and the USSR.
💬 Sergey Lavrov during Government Hour at the Federation Council on December 23, 2019: We have seen, in recent years, an actual history aggression against Russia which started long before the events of February and March 2014. Our country, the former Soviet Union, the constituent republics of which have done so much to defeat fascism, is blamed for sharing responsibility for the outbreak of World War II with Hitler. I believe the discussion that has been unfolding in recent years has been spearheaded by our Western colleagues.
The state of affairs in Europe on the day before signing the document and the sabotage of the USSR's diplomatic efforts to create an anti-Hitler coalition - in our retrospective. Causes and consequences 👇
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2021-08-23 16:41:43+00:00
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video address to the participants in the conference The Frontiers of Russia: Geopolitics, Regional Studies and Historical Memory, August 23, 2021
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Today, when extensive changes are taking place around the world and the outlines of the future world order are only just starting to show, unlocking the potential of cross-border and region-to-region links fully serves our foreign political interests. Crimea is a case in point in this context as its cooperation with foreign partners helps disseminate true information about the life on the peninsula as part of Russia.
The Foreign Ministry always highlights the importance of the Russian regions’ involvement in pursuing the foreign political course determined by President Vladimir Putin. Cooperation with some of our neighbours such as Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyzgystan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan is already extensive and sustainable, and shows serious development prospects.
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2021-08-23 15:10:54+00:00
🗞 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Hungarian newspaper Magyar Nemzet, August 23, 2021
❓ Despite the EU sanctions against Russia, Hungary has tried to maintain pragmatic economic and political relations with Moscow in recent years. Are there any unresolved issues that you would like to discuss during your visit to Budapest?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I would like to note with satisfaction that cooperation between our countries has reached an unprecedented level. It became possible, above all, thanks to the strong political will of the Russian and Hungarian leaders and their mutual wish to develop multidirectional bilateral ties, which undoubtedly meets the aspirations of our nations.
Our recipe for success has stood the test of time. It is based on healthy pragmatism, respect for each other’s interests and mutual resolve to work constructively.
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2021-08-23 08:07:21+00:00
🕯 On this day in 1942 over 1000+ Nazi bombers simply annihilated the city of #Stalingrad killing over 40000 civilians.
This act of inhumane cruelty destroyed infrastructure, killed many people, but failed to shatter the will of the Soviet people. #WeRemember
🟥 In the end, Victory was Ours!
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2021-08-23 07:34:36+00:00
🇷🇺 Russia & Crimea = 7,5 years back together.
Much has been achieved - from the epic Crimean Bridge & other major infrastructure projects to record-breaking number of tourists - more to come. to this rapidly developing regions. 93% Crimeans are delighted to have re-united with Russia, according to all polls.
👉 Visit Crimea & #See4Yourself
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2021-08-22 16:59:03+00:00
🇷🇺 🤝 🇸🇸 10 years ago - #OTD in 2011 - Russia and the Republic of South Sudan established diplomatic relations.
Russia contributes to stabilizing the situation in the RSU, invariably expresses its readiness to promote the country's reconciliation with Sudan.
🔗 https://is.gd/CC6OH1
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2021-08-22 14:13:47+00:00
🗞 Russian Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's interview to Gazeta.ru on the Crimean Platform summit
❓ Ms Zakharova, what do you think of the level of representation at the Crimean Platform summit? From Russia’s perspective, did Kiev manage to gather noteworthy attendees?
💬 Maria Zakharova: Let us begin with a general assessment of the event. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has already given a concise and precise description – it’s a sabbath. I think this is the most fitting definition since the event has no other aim, other than to create the impression that Kiev is involved in the Crimean agenda, and to do so while avoiding reality as much as possible – in the most negative vein toward Russia. This is actually what the summit is all about.
Ukraine’s policy regarding Crimea, both before 2014 and afterwards, consisted of its total reluctance to hear and heed the people.
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2021-08-22 09:37:30+00:00
⚪️ Today is the Day of the State Flag of Russia!
🔵 The Russian Federation tricolour - the symbol and pride of the nation - embodies the historical continuity, power and greatness of Russia. It unites & inspires all Russians.
🔴 Happy National Flag Day, Russia! 🇷🇺
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2021-08-21 21:40:34+00:00
🇷🇺🇹🇷📞 President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Presidents exchanged condolences over the August 14, 2021, crash in Turkey of the Russian Defence Ministry’s Be-200ChS aircraft with Russian and Turkish nationals aboard. Recep Tayyip Erdogan stressed the significant contribution of the Russian pilots to fighting wildfires in Turkey and expressed his sincere gratitude for the assistance being rendered.
The two leaders had an in-depth discussion of the developments in Afghanistan. They stressed the importance of ensuring stability and civil peace in the country and strict observance of law and order. They underscored the priority tasks of fighting terror and drug trade. The presidents agreed to strengthen bilateral coordination on Afghanistan issues.
#RussiaTurkey
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2021-08-21 16:34:05+00:00
🕯Today is International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Terrorism.
Russia stands for conscientious international cooperation on helping the victims of terrorism based on the standards of international law, without politicization & double standards.
🔗 https://is.gd/YtOA9q
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2021-08-21 16:09:47+00:00
🇷🇺🇵🇰📞 On August 21, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with Foreign Minister of Pakistan Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
The conversation focused on the developments in Afghanistan since the Taliban movement came to power. The ministers stressed the need to contribute, including in the expanded Troika format, to fostering an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue so as to form a representative government, and ensure stability and law and order in that country.
In addition, the ministers also spoke about some current issues of Russian-Pakistani relations, including preparations for the next regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation. They also exchanged views on the opportunities for interaction between Moscow and Islamabad within the SCO and at other international platforms.
#RussiaPakistan
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2021-08-20 18:45:31+00:00
🇷🇺🇩🇪 President Putin and Federal Chancellor of Germany Merkel held a joint news conference following Russian-German talks in Moscow.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Today’s talks with Madam Federal Chancellor were traditionally constructive and business-like.
❗️ #Germany is indeed one of Russia’s priority partners in politics and the economy.
🔹 Due to the rapidly unfolding events in #Afghanistan, we prioritised this issue. The Taliban now controls almost the entire territory of that country, including its capital. This is the reality, and we must proceed from this reality as we strive to avoid the collapse of the Afghan state.
We know Afghanistan, and we know it well enough to understand how this country functions and have had the opportunity to learn first-hand the extent to which trying to impose unusual forms of government or social life on it is counterproductive.
🔹 Another matter of concern is that #Ukraine has adopted a number of laws and regulations that essentially contradict the Minsk agreements. It is as if the leadership of that country has decided to give up on achieving a peaceful settlement altogether. In this connection, we ask Ms Federal Chancellor once again to exercise her influence over Ukraine, including during her upcoming visit to Kiev, to see that Ukraine honours its obligations.
🔹 We shared our vision of the state of affairs in #Syria with our German partners. The ceasefire is in force throughout most of the country; the ruined economy and infrastructure are being rebuilt, but the terrorist threat still persists. Due to the illegal sanctions imposed on Damascus and the coronavirus pandemic, the socioeconomic situation there remains challenging.
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2021-08-20 14:01:30+00:00
🇷🇺🇩🇪 Vladimir Putin and Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Angela Merkel, who is in Russia on a working visit, are meeting in the Grand Kremlin Palace.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Right now, I would like to note that the Federal Republic of Germany remains one of Russia’s main partners, both in Europe and in the world, and your efforts as Federal Chancellor over the past 16 years have greatly contributed to this.
At the country level, Germany is our second trade and economic partner after China. All joint formats are up and running, including various groups and forums. The Year of Germany is underway in Russia, a year associated with economic growth. We have kept constantly in touch by telephone.
We have many issues that require a discussion in a personal format. So I am sure that this will not only be a farewell visit, given your decision not to run for another term as Federal Chancellor, but also a visit filled with serious, down-to-business content.
#RussiaGermany
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2021-08-20 11:49:33+00:00
🇷🇺🇱🇾 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference with Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of Libya, Najla Mangoush, Moscow, August 19, 2021
💬 We have agreed that the relations between the two countries go deep into history and have always been based on friendliness, mutual interest, sympathies between our peoples and consistent cooperation, both bilaterally and in the international arena. Today’s talks have confirmed our general commitment to preserve continuity in these friendly ties.
We have discussed the need to resume economic projects that were suspended 10 years ago after NATO launched an aggression against Libya and destroyed the Libyan state.
We have reaffirmed Russia’s support for the decisions made by the 5+5 Joint Military Commission such as the need to withdraw all foreign military personnel without exception from Libya’s territory.
#RussiaLibya
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2021-08-20 11:42:55+00:00
🇷🇺🇱🇾 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Najla Mangoush, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of Libya, Moscow, August 19, 2021
💬 We are happy to welcome you here in Moscow. It is especially nice to receive the first female foreign minister in the history of Libya in the capital of the Russian Federation.
We are meeting in a crucial period for Libya and its people, when the future of the country is being shaped. Due to the efforts of the Libyans and the powerful support of the international community, it has become possible to outline the parameters and criteria for the final settlement.
As an active participant in the international efforts, Russia considers it important to hear your assessment of the developments and your suggestions as to how the international community can continue to efficiently facilitate the implementation of the agreements reached in the autumn of 2020 in Geneva.
#RussiaLibya
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2021-08-20 10:15:34+00:00
⭐️#OTD 8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, Soviet tank commander Zinovy #Kolobanov heroically stopped the advance of a Nazi tank column towards #Leningrad.
In an hour of battle, the crew of his KV-1 destroyed 22 tanks - a feat of valour to be remembered through the ages.
#FacesOfVictory
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2021-08-19 19:28:34+00:00
📌 August 20 marks one year since the emergency hospitalisation of Russian blogger Alexey Navalny in Omsk.
❗️ The actions taken by German authorities and their allies over the past 12 months clearly show that a pre-planned provocation was carried out against our country.
☝️ Literally from the first hours, the “Navalny case” went closely hand-in-hand with an aggressive propaganda campaign waged by Western and affiliated Russian information resources.
☝️ The German authorities have not yet come up with any verifiable material or documentary evidence of their shameless accusations for the international community to see.
☝️ Representatives of Berlin refused to cooperate with Moscow in the “Navalny case” under the corresponding provisions of the Convention on the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (CWC).
🔗 More details: https://bit.ly/2Wdv4mU
#Navalny
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2021-08-19 18:04:05+00:00
🇷🇺🇱🇾 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Najla #Mangoush, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Government of National Unity of Libya.
💬 Sergey #Lavrov: We are happy to welcome you here in Moscow. It is especially nice to receive the first female foreign minister in the history of Libya in the capital of the Russian Federation.
We are meeting in a crucial period for #Libya and its people, when the future of the country is being shaped. Due to the efforts of the Libyans and the powerful support of the international community, it has become possible to outline the parameters and criteria for the final settlement through national reconciliation and the construction of a stable, prosperous state.
👉 #Russia considers it important to hear your suggestions as to how the international community can continue to efficiently facilitate the implementation of the agreements reached in the autumn of 2020 in Geneva.
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2021-08-19 12:20:54+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: #Briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova on topical foreign policy issues
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qin3g_plDT0
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2021-08-19 09:44:57+00:00
🔴#LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov and Foreign Minister of #Libya Najla Mangoush hold a joint press-conference following talks in #Moscow 🇷🇺🇱🇾
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UWJZtPKOaI&ab_channel=TASS
#RussiaLibya
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2021-08-18 20:27:36+00:00
🇷🇺🇹🇯 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon.
The presidents had an in-depth discussion of developments in Afghanistan. They underscored the importance of ensuring the safety of civilians and normalising the situation in the country as quickly as possible in order to maintain stability in the region. The leaders agreed to continue regular contacts between their countries’ relevant agencies.
#RussiaTajikistan #Afghanistan
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2021-08-18 20:14:33+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇷📞 Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi.
Vladimir Putin congratulated Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi on winning the recent presidential election and taking office.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the current level of Russian-Iranian relations and noted their commitment to the further development of multifaceted mutually beneficial cooperation. In this context, they reviewed the main items on the bilateral agenda, including the implementation of major joint projects in trade and the economy, as well as interaction in fighting the spread of the coronavirus.
#RussiaIran
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2021-08-18 11:55:36+00:00
🎙 Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions during a meeting with the faculty and students at Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, Kaliningrad, August 17, 2021
💬 Sergey Lavrov: This year we mark 80 years since the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. The USSR made a decisive contribution to defeating Nazi Germany and saving Europe and the world from the brown plague.
Today, attempts to rewrite the history of the Second World War and its outcomes, as set forth in the verdicts of the Nuremberg Trials and the UN Charter, are gaining momentum, which is highly regretful. But we will persist in our consistent efforts to counter these attempts.
Our Western colleagues are trying to destabilise this architecture by replacing international law and documents that were universally agreed and approved with some kind of rules that, they believe, should underpin the international order.
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2021-08-18 11:45:27+00:00
🇷🇺 Economic Potential of the Republic of Bashkortostan
📈 The Republic of Bashkortostan is a dynamically developing region of the Russian Federation. Its economic potential is tremendous. Here you can take a glance at numerous business opportunities which a foreign investor can discover in Bashkortostan!
🔗 The full presentation you can find here: https://bit.ly/2XteTCi
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2021-08-18 10:51:13+00:00
⭐️On this very day 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the legendary Soviet pilot Lydia #Litvyak was born.
During the #WWII, this seemingly fragile girl performed 168 sorties, scored 12 air victories. She sacrificed herself in a fierce fight with Nazis while defending Donbass. She was only 21 years old.
#FacesOfVictory
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2021-08-17 16:34:24+00:00
🇷🇺🇸🇾🤝 A group of Syrian kids - over 40 students from Damascus, Homs, Hama, Deraa, As Suwayda, Tartus, Latakia - are visiting Moscow at the invitation of the Russian Side.
They are enjoying a full tour of the capital, including major landmarks such as the Red Square, WWII Museums & the Patriot Park. And working on improving their Russian language. 🤗 Welcome!
📹 Zvezda News
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2021-08-17 12:27:36+00:00
🇷🇺🇨🇳🤝 On August 16, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi.
During the conversation, the ministers stressed the importance of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness, Friendship and Cooperation in terms of developing comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between Russia and China in all spheres and elevating their relations to an all-time high, as the two countries mark the 20th anniversary of signing the treaty this year.
As usual, the conversation took place in an atmosphere of trust and friendship.
#RussiaChina
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2021-08-17 12:26:29+00:00
🇷🇺🇺🇸📞 On August 16, Sergey Lavrov spoke by telephone with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the initiative of the American side.
🇦🇫 They discussed the developments taking place in Afghanistan after the head of state fled the country, the government fell apart and the de-facto regime change got underway.
The Russian Foreign Minister and the US Secretary of State agreed to continue consultations involving representatives of China, Pakistan and other interested countries, as well as the UN, in order to create conditions for launching an inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue in this new environment.
#RussiaUS
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2021-08-17 12:25:39+00:00
💬 We are closely monitoring the situation in Afghanistan🇦🇫 after the transfer of power to the Taliban as a result of the almost complete lack of resistance from the national troops that had been trained by the United States and their allies.
🕊 We call on all the Afghan parties to refrain from the use of violence and to cooperate on settling the situation by peaceful means.
🇷🇺The Russian Embassy in Kabul continues to operate as normal.
#Afghanistan
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2021-08-17 11:44:41+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Press conference by Sergey Lavrov following his visit to the Kaliningrad Region
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50FmHI3A2KY
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2021-08-17 08:23:28+00:00
❗️ On Human Rights Situation In Certain Countries
Report by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
📃 This Report is a continuation of efforts by the Ministry to draw attention to the human rights challenges facing today’s international community.
👉 This Report covers the human rights situation in individual countries, including those that list themselves among advanced democracies claiming to set standards in the area of protection of human rights, as well as those that associate themselves with the latter.
🇺🇸 The United States and its leadership continue to flagrantly violate human rights within its borders as well as abroad by, for instance, imposing unlawful unilateral and coercive measures (sanctions) against individuals, organizations and nations.
🇺🇦 In Ukraine, the persecution of political opponents, independent journalists and media organizations and public organizations that do not support the government is intensifying, normally under the pretext of fighting "Russian aggression" and "separatism".
🇵🇱 In Poland, under the guise of "preserving the memory of those who fought against communism", the cult of persons who were guilty of their collaboration with the Nazis, war crimes and the killings of civilians is openly promoted.
❗️ We hope that the existing threat to democratic and human rights values will be recognized not only by civil society organizations and scientific experts but also States mentioned in the Report, including their legislative and executive bodies.
👉 The report: https://is.gd/bgl6Vf
#RussianMFA #HumanRights
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2021-08-16 15:00:41+00:00
🇷🇺 Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on topical foreign policy issues at 🕒 3 pm MSK (approximately) on August 19.
In light of measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and WHO recommendations on holding public events via teleconferencing, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson will answer media questions received by the call centre. Accredited journalists will be sent detailed information concerning the technical aspects of submitting questions.
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2021-08-15 17:16:25+00:00
🇷🇺🇭🇹 Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti Ariel Henry over the significant loss of life and massive destruction caused by a powerful earthquake.
The message reads, in part:
“Russia shares the grief of those who lost their families and friends to this terrible disaster. We hope the injured will soon recover and that the aftermath of this rampant act of nature will be eradicated rapidly.”
#RussiaHaiti
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2021-08-15 17:04:29+00:00
⭐️ #OTD in 1945, the Red Army in collaboration with the local national liberation movement freed Korea from the Japanese colonial rule.
👉 Our country has always supported the negotiating process to resolve the entire set of problems on the Korean Peninsula.
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2021-08-15 16:26:38+00:00
🇷🇺🇱🇧 Vladimir Putin extended condolences to President of the Lebanese Republic Michel Aoun over the tragic aftermath of a fuel tanker explosion in the Akkar region.
🕯 The President of Russia asked to convey his words of sympathy and support to the victims’ families and wishes for a speedy recovery to the injured.
#RussiaLebanon
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2021-08-15 12:57:19+00:00
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on the country’s national holiday, Independence Day.
The message reads, in part:
“India’s achievements in the economy, social and other areas are universally recognised. Your country justifiably enjoys great respect in the global arena and plays an important part in resolving current issues on the international agenda.
We value the privileged, strategic partnership relations we maintain between our countries. I am confident that the further stepping up of the entire set of constructive Russia-India relations fully meets the interests of our peoples and is in line with strengthening stability and security at the regional and global levels.”
#RussiaIndia
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2021-08-14 19:28:22+00:00
💬 #Opinion by Russia's MFA Spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova on the situation concerning BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford:
Official London have chosen to link the situation around BBC Moscow correspondent Sarah Rainsford with “the deteriorating situation with media freedom in Russia,” cynically turning the whole situation on its head.
❗️ We have to state that these assertions are false.
Moreover, they reveal a tight propaganda nexus linking the British Foreign Office and the BBC, which is sponsored by the British government: the factual part is hushed up and replaced by groundless accusations and Russophobic clichés.
❗️ Let me stress again: this step is being taken by Russia purely as a response. It has nothing to do with restricting the freedom of speech.
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2021-08-14 08:04:40+00:00
⭐️#OTD in 1942, Natalya #Kovshova & Mariya #Polivanova accomplished their immortal feat during a battle near Novgorod.
The young snipers held the position to the end under Nazi fire. They chose to sacrifice themselves and take out the enemy rather than surrender
#FacesOfVictory
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2021-08-13 08:29:12+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with representatives of civil society.
🔗 https://twitter.com/MID_RF/status/1426098367650832386?s=20
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2021-08-13 07:50:03+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's meeting with the winners and medalists of the Olympic Games.
🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imku4vde55g
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2021-08-12 16:10:36+00:00
On 12 Aug Ambassador #Kelin took part in a ceremony marking 80th anniversary of the first #ArcticConvoy that sailed #OTD from #Liverpool to #Arkhangelsk. The sacrifices and heroism of the #veterans are enshrined in our collective memory.
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2021-08-12 11:40:26+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov's press statement following his remarks at #Tavrida Art Cluster
🔗 https://alert.ruptly.tv/event/611406b851ecf3696795b11c/13966/English
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2021-08-12 10:38:58+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov’s remarks at #Tavrida Art Cluster.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2QOWoA3hg0
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2021-08-11 21:09:15+00:00
📌 On August 12, Sergey Lavrov will speak at the #Tavrida Art Cluster. Foreign Minister will meet with young cultural and art workers from 66 regions of Russia.
🎙 Sergey Lavrov’s press point is expected after the event.
🔴 The broadcast starts at 1 pm Moscow time.
🔗 More about media accreditation: https://bit.ly/3yEeafi
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2021-08-11 20:59:27+00:00
⭐️ #OTD in 1943, Soviet pilot Nikolai Loshakov made first air escape in the course of the Great Patriotic War.
Together with another Soviet prisoner-worker, he escaped from the Nazis, having hijacked a Nazi aircraft - only manual he had were... inmate drawings.
#FacesOfVictory
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2021-08-10 13:54:38+00:00
📅 On 2–4 September, 2021, the Eastern Economic Forum 2021 will take place in Vladivostok on the Far Eastern Federal University campus.
The aim of the event is to support the economic development of Russia’s Far East and to expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Forum annually puts together representatives of 80+ industries from 60+ countries around the world.
The participants will be able to receive consultation on doing business in the Russian Far East and network with potential business partners.
❗️To browse the programme: https://is.gd/x4fec6
👉To apply: https://is.gd/J9rKFw
✅ Entry procedures in detail: https://is.gd/IEIx31
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2021-08-09 13:38:55+00:00
⭐️ #OTD in 1945, fulfilling its allied obligations to the UK & the US, the USSR entered the war with Japan.
The Soviet troops defeated the strong Kwantung Army in the shortest possible time - a crushing blow on the last stronghold of the "Axis".
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2021-08-09 08:02:21+00:00
🕯 On August 9, 1945 - 76 years ago - the world witnessed the A-bombings of Nagasaki - an act of utter cruelty & barbarism. The city was obliterated, dozens of thousands of civilians killed, 70'000 perished instantaneously.
❗️ It is our to remember & ensure that history never repeats itself.
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2021-08-06 20:54:20+00:00
⚔️#OTD in 1915 - during #WWI - German troops used chemical weapons against the garrison of the Russian fortress #Osovets.
❗️ The surviving defenders of Osovets launched a bayonet attack and put the enemy to flight. This episode went down in history as #AttackOfTheDead.
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2021-08-06 15:34:10+00:00
🛰 #OTD in 1961 - 6️⃣0️⃣ years ago - Vostok-2 entered orbit with Soviet cosmonaut №2 German #Titov on board.
He made the first ever flight lasting more than a day - 25 h 18 min. At the time, Titov was only 25 years old.
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2021-08-06 14:51:17+00:00
📝 From a report by the Ambassador of the USSR to Japan Yakov Malik (Hiroshima, September 1945):
"What was left of the city was a scorched plain with 15-20 shells of concrete-and-steel buildings".
🔗 The tragedy of Hiroshima through the eyes of Soviet diplomats: https://is.gd/ctZbfp
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2021-08-06 12:17:19+00:00
🕯 On this day 7️⃣ years ago - on August 6, 2014 - outstanding Russian photojournalist Andrei Stenin was killed in the line of duty in Eastern Ukraine.
To this day Stenin's murderers remain at large, Ukrainian "investigators" are keeping mum on the matter.
Meanwhile the Investigative Committee of Russia shared latest details: those involved in the murder were wearing Ukrainian uniform and Kiev's National Guard hardware was identified, placed in the vicinity of the murder scene.
📸 Stenin's lifework continues in the form the annual Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest for young photojournalists aged between 18 and 33. Thousands of aspiring talents from all over the world take part in the competition. In 2021 alone around 4500 entries from 70 countries were submitted.
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2021-08-06 12:12:25+00:00
#ICYMI 🇷🇺 #Briefing by Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Alexander #Bikantov, August 5, 2021:
✅#Georgia's military aggression against #SouthOssetia
✅#Afghanistan
✅#RussiaUS #CyberSecurity
✅#Ukraine
✅#HavanaSyndrome
✅#KazanSummit2021
...& more 👉 is.gd/BEw9U4
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2021-08-06 08:45:03+00:00
💬 Nikolay Korchunov, Chair of the Senior Arctic Officials & Ambassador-at-large of Russia's MFA:
Among the priorities of the Russian Chairmanship – promoting international scientific cooperation.
Aim to enhance scientific cooperation in the Arctic and use best available science for policy-level recommendations to inform the work of decision-makers.
Learn more on the Russia's Chairmanship programme: https://arctic-council.org/en/about/russian-chairmanship-2
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2021-08-06 08:04:18+00:00
❗️ On August 6, 1945 the barbaric and inhumane A-bombing of #Hiroshima took place.
A city full of civilians, women and children was annihilated in a devastating nuclear attack by the US. Over 80'000 perished instantaneously.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: On this day, the terrible death of innocent civilians strikes a chord with millions of people on our planet. The United States was the first and only country to use this type of weapons of mass destruction.
We need to eliminate the risk of military confrontation between the nuclear powers and rule out the possibility of a nuclear war. We firmly believe that such a war cannot be won and must never be unleashed. We suggest that all nuclear powers officially confirm their commitment to this tenet. (excerpts from Sergey Lavrov’s message to the participants of the memorial ceremony in Hiroshima on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing, August 6, 2020)
🙏 #NeverAgain
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2021-08-05 12:15:32+00:00
🔴 #LIVE: Briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesperson Alexander Bikantov on topical foreign policy issues.
👉 https://www.mid.ru/en/press_service/video
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2021-08-05 11:20:37+00:00
⭐️#OTD in 1941, the heroic 7️⃣3️⃣-day #DefenseOfOdessa began.
The #RedArmy used this time to secretly evacuate an 86,000-strong army to #Crimea & prepare well-armed underground and partisan detachments for the enemy's arrival.
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2021-08-05 08:14:00+00:00
🇷🇺 Russia’s position at the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly.
❗️ The goal of the 76-th Session of the UN General Assembly is to reaffirm the central and coordinating role of the Organization in international affairs. Attempts to undermine the authority and legitimacy of the UN are, in our view, extremely dangerous, as they can lead to the dismantlement of the multipolar system of international relations.
🔹 We have consistently advocated the strengthening of the genuine multilateral framework of international relations and world economy based on the norms of international law, including the UN Charter.
🔹 We support the coordinated efforts of the international community to curb the spread of the new coronavirus infection as well as to mitigate its consequences in the political, health care, social and economic sectors.
🔹 Preventing conflicts and addressing their consequences is our first priority. However, effective international assistance in this sphere, including from the UN, is only possible with the consent of the States concerned and in line with the UN Charter.
🔹 We believe that the goal of the UN Security Council reform is to increase the representation of developing States from Africa, Asia and Latin America in the Council without prejudice to its effectiveness and operational efficiency.
🔹 The distortion of history and revision of the outcomes of World War II are unacceptable. We attach particular importance to the annual UNGA draft resolution on Combating Glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and Other Practices that Contribute to Fuelling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance.
🔹 One of the top priorities in the Middle East is the Syrian settlement. Achieving lasting and long-term stabilization and security in the country is only possible through the full restoration of the country’s territorial integrity and sovereignty over its national territory.
and much more.
👉 READ IN FULL
#UNGA76
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2021-08-04 16:54:32+00:00
🗓 On August 4, 1783, the Treaty of Georgievsk was concluded, establishing eastern Georgia as Russia's protectorate, thus strengthening Russian foothold in the Caucasus and marking the dawn of Georgian lands' unification.
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2021-08-04 13:16:41+00:00
🕯 #OTD in 1944, a Russian princess, a legend of the French Resistance, Vera Obolenskaya, was executed in Plötzensee Prison in Berlin.
She gave up none of her comrades-in-arms: "I will betray neither my homeland nor the country that has sheltered me."
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2021-08-03 20:51:31+00:00
🇷🇺🇧🇴📞 President Vladimir Putin and President of Bolivia Luis Arce discussed cooperation in the coronavirus response effort, taking into account the agreement on the supply of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine to Bolivia.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the ongoing development of Russian-Bolivian ties in many other spheres, including trade, economic, energy and humanitarian cooperation.
#RussiaBolivia
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2021-08-03 15:15:33+00:00
⭐️#OTD in 1943, the Soviet-led guerilla operation #RailWar commenced. About 2️⃣1️⃣5️⃣'0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ rails were disrupted in the Nazi-occupied regions of Russia, Belorussia & Ukraine - a significant contribution to the success of the #RedArmy offensive near Kursk
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2021-08-02 13:54:38+00:00
🇷🇺 Deputy Director of the Information and Press Department Aleksandr Bikantov will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues at 🕒 3 pm MSK (approximately) on August 5.
In light of measures taken to prevent the spread of the coronavirus and WHO recommendations on holding public events via teleconferencing, the Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson will answer media questions received by the call centre. Accredited journalists will be sent detailed information concerning the technical aspects of submitting questions.
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2021-08-01 14:03:47+00:00
🗓 On August 1, Russia marks the Day of Remembrance of the Victims of World War I.
On this day in 1914, Germany's Kaiser Wilhelm II sent a declaration of war to the Russian Empire, and German troops invaded its territory. This led to Russia’s entry into World War I, one of the deadliest conflicts in history, which changed the map of Europe and the world. Russia was the most active participant in military operations. The Russian navy managed to distract a large part of the enemy’s forces and played a major role in the allies’ seizing the strategic initiative. The sacrificial deeds of the Russian army and the courage and heroism of its soldiers and officers can hardly be overestimated.
1.8 mln Russians killed, 3.75 mln wounded, 3.34 mln went missing.
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2021-08-01 13:34:06+00:00
📄✒️ On August 1, 1975, Soviet Union, 32 European countries as well as the United States and Canada signed the Helsinki Accords following two years of negotiations. This document became a symbol of détente and one of the pillars of the current European security system.
It established the basic principles of relations between the states, with participants vowing to act in the international arena according to the principles of sovereign equality, non-use of force or threat of force, inviolability of borders, and the states’ territorial integrity.
Later, a decision was made on institutionalising the Helsinki Process, which led to establishing the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe in 1995.