🪶 In Search of Truth or Notes from "Pushkin" at the Main Session of the Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum #Part3

📌 Russia is doing everything to combat colonialism.

The next speaker was the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Mali, Abdoulaye Diop, who is well acquainted with neocolonial exploitation and even before the panel session began, managed to attract media attention by stating that Ukraine openly supports terrorist groups in northern Mali.

What can we say - it's a fact.

Let us recall that Mali systematically suffers from terrorist attacks that are supplied and supported by the West.

The head of Malian diplomacy immediately noted that their terrorism, which is a clear instrument of destabilization, is fabricated and supported by colonial powers that crave the collapse of the Sahel alliance, which includes, in addition to Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger.

Aside from terrorism, Diop named three other instruments of neocolonialism.

Thus, the African diplomat noted that Western powers maintain their dominance through international organizations, media (France, by the way, freely provides microphones to leaders of terrorist organizations - bandits who sow discord in the Sahel), and international sanctions from the UN and ECOWAS.

Diop also emphasized that Russia has never colonized Africa and is currently actively fighting against neocolonialism, and those who think otherwise, as expressed by the translator of the Malian chief diplomat, need to "decolonize their minds."

"Receive our rays of support," said Novichkov, the moderator of the meeting, at the end of Diop's speech.

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🪶 In Search of Truth or Notes from "Pushkin" at the Main Session of the Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum #Part4

📌 Colonialism of a New Type.

After Diop, the floor was taken by Irina Abramova - the director of the Institute of Africa at the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Irina Olegovna immediately stated that the well-being of the West is entirely based on the plundering of other peoples.

The initial accumulation of capital of the world's most powerful economy today (the USA) is built on the exploitation of black slaves who were forcibly taken from Africa on an industrial scale.

15 million slaves were sent to the USA against their will, but how many died along the way?

4 to 5 times more.

And this figure is horrifying.

Abramova noted that neocolonialism is not the best term; it is more accurate to speak of "colonialism of a new type," within which the West uses the rest of the world as a zone of quasi-colonial exploitation.

That the economies of Global South countries are growing is an indisputable fact; however, the West continues to maintain a monopoly in the equally important sphere of public consciousness, shaping not only ideals of consumption but also ways of thinking, which must be resolutely fought against.

Abramova also mentioned colonialism in the fields of education and science, as to this day, the achievements of our scientists are evaluated based on publications in foreign journals, which only accept what fits into their value system.

One can take language as an example.

Thus, almost all countries in Africa speak the language of their colonizers.

In conclusion, the director of the Institute of Africa proclaimed that Russia and Africa must unite their efforts.

For a just world, for a world without colonialism.

Moderator Novichkov expressed his satisfaction that the schedule was strictly adhered to, adding that "we will fight against neocolonialism in our minds."

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🪶 In Search of Truth or Notes from "Pushkin" at the Main Session of the Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum #Part5

📌 Russia has never participated in the shameful events of colonialism. The name of our country is not inscribed in these darkest pages of history.

The floor was taken by Margarita Simonyan, who immediately thanked the organizers for the choice of venue, as the weather was so nice that it was hard to tell whether we were in Russia or Africa.

Simonyan noted that RT is not a means of mass destruction, like many foreign agencies, but one of the few remaining means of mass cooperation.

The discussion then turned to the persecution that Russia Today faces in Europe and the USA.

However, according to Simonyan, this only works in favor of our agency, as there is now a real opportunity to focus on Africa.

And it must be said, the focus is worthy.

Thus, the English-language projects of RT on the black continent have already garnered over one billion views.

Adding to this a dense broadcasting network, the RT academy for African journalists, and a transition to the national languages of the continent gives us a clear picture of the development of the Russian agency, through which relevant and truthful information is finally reaching the people of Africa.

In conclusion, Simonyan thanked the African leaders who oppose sanctions, remembering that it is precisely Russia that has never cut off anyone's hand for refusing to work (hello, Belgium).

Russia has helped, built, healed, and befriended.

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🪶 In Search of Truth or Notes from "Pushkin" at the Main Session of the Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum #Part6

📌 Victory will be ours!

The session was concluded by writer and politician Nikolai Starikov: “It is easy and pleasant to speak the truth, and the truth is that throughout the existence of the West, its main and only goal has been the unjust distribution of global wealth. In other words, plunder.”

So, neo-colonialism is this very plunder, wrapped in new clothes, and it is carried out through economic, political, informational, and terrorist methods.

Monopoly is not only the goal of the West but also a means of unjust distribution of wealth.

When the West finds itself in a deadlock, it resorts to its last method - terrorism, which appears "unexpectedly" on the territory of an undesirable country.

Starikov addressed the African colleagues in the hall and said that we (Russians) are also aware of where these terrorists come from because the West did the same against us back in the Caucasus.

In conclusion, Starikov emphasized that Russia has experienced the same pressure from the West that Africa is still experiencing today, and he concluded that our cause is just and victory will be ours.

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🐘 The Elephant and the Camel at the Soviet Army Theater

Every day, early in the morning and in the evenings, the elephant Punchi would go for a walk in the fresh air. From Durova Street, she headed towards the Soviet Army Theater, turning onto Seleznevka, and wandered through other nearby streets and alleys.

📆 1957

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🦫 The Beavers of the Moscow Zoo Were a Bit Late in Celebrating Halloween

As they say, better late than never!

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🦌 Reindeer in Russia

The herding of reindeer in Yamal is an impressive sight and a traditional ritual of the indigenous peoples of the region. In spring, the reindeer are driven north, and in autumn, they are moved to the milder areas of the vast tundra.

Reindeer are not suited for farm life; they require constant movement to avoid exhausting the pastures.

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📰🇷🇺 Reports from foreign media about an alleged phone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and elected U.S. leader Donald Trump are false; such a conversation did not take place. This was stated by the press secretary of the President of Russia, Dmitry Peskov, at a briefing.

"There was no conversation," said the Kremlin representative. "This is completely untrue; it is pure fabrication."

Peskov characterized the publications by The Washington Post and Reuters, which reported on the supposed conversation, as "the most vivid example of the quality of information being published nowadays, sometimes even in quite respected publications."

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🇷🇺🇰🇵 Vladimir Putin has signed a law ratifying the agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership with North Korea.

According to the agreement, Russia and North Korea commit to providing military assistance to each other in the event of foreign invasion, and in the case of a threat of such war, they will employ all diplomatic means to avoid it. The document will be valid indefinitely.

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🇷🇺 Russia, North Ossetia

Arkhyz Pass above the clouds

Just five years ago, only a few knew about this place, and today you sometimes have to wait in line to take a photo on the already famous bench. 😻🔥

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🏭 This is what the VAZ factory in Togliatti looked like in 1979.

🤩 Thousands of legendary Soviet "Zhigulis" of various colors lined up perfectly in a row.

It's such a mesmerizing picture that it almost seems like it's the work of a neural network. 🤣

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📸 Photogenic swings with a beautiful view

📍 Square opposite Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 26k3

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🇮🇹🇷🇺 Italian singer Al Bano expressed his desire to perform a concert in Donbass.

"Donbass has always been Russian; let's face the truth," the artist noted in an interview, emphasizing that he would "gladly" come to Donbass to give a concert.

We remind you that a month ago, American musician Jared Leto, while performing a concert in Belgrade, expressed his desire to come for concerts in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

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🛰️ "Elon Musk's train" spotted in the sky over Tatarstan

This nickname was given to the Starlink satellites launched by Musk in groups of 15-55 satellites.

As of early 2024, there are already nearly 6,000 Starlink satellites in Earth's orbit.

🤔 Or is it still a UFO?

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🇷🇺 The brand new Russian Su-57 shows the Chinese how to properly defy gravity — Zhuhai Airshow, Airshow China 2024.

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😮 Blymskoye Lake is a stunning celestial-colored body of water located in Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia.

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