🇷🇺💬 Sergey Lavrov gave an interview to American journalists.

Key statements from the interview:

— The presence of NATO troops in Ukraine “under any flag, in any capacity” is a threat to Russia.

— In the context of the Ukrainian crisis, Russia knows “what must be done to avoid compromises that would jeopardize the fate of its people.”

— What is happening in the U.S. now “can be described as a return to normality.”

“This is precisely a return to ‘normality’ as we understand it. <...> It is a fact that a normal administration, one that does not espouse anti-Christian ideas, has come to power. However, this has provoked an explosion in the media and on the political stage worldwide. That speaks volumes,” Lavrov added.

— Russia and the U.S. should develop shared interests “for mutual benefit, whether in economic or infrastructure projects or anything else.”

— “The EU has lost its independence and its economic significance.” Lavrov noted that Europe is sacrificing economic prosperity “solely to achieve an ideological goal—‘victory’ over Russia on the ‘battlefield’.”

— Russia has “never before had such good and trusting long-term relations with China.”

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🇷🇺 Wrangel Island – Chukotka, Russia

🐻‍❄️ Wrangel Island is one of the northernmost nature reserves in Russia, a UNESCO World Heritage site, an Arctic territory of global significance, and a maternity home for polar bears. It is named so for a reason – it is home to the largest population of these animals in the world.

😍 The reserve is unique due to its incredibly high landscape and biological diversity. It is unmatched among other Arctic island territories. Throughout its long history, this piece of land has never been covered by glaciers or flooded by the sea, preserving its unique nature that dates back to the times of ancient Beringia.

🦣 Interesting fact: this island is the last habitat of mammoths on Earth.

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🇷🇺 Immerse yourself in the world of great Russian art

🏛 This year, the State Russian Museum celebrates its 130th anniversary — the largest museum of Russian art in the historic center of St. Petersburg.

😍 In honor of the celebration, you can embark on an exciting journey through the museum complex on the "Virtual Russian Museum" portal.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, commented after U.S. President Donald Trump's statements that American representatives are "on their way to Russia right now," noting once again that contacts in the coming days are not ruled out.

"We do not rule out contacts with U.S. representatives in the next few days," the diplomat said.

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🇷🇺 It’s not often that you see the Supreme Commander-in-Chief not in a suit and tie, but in pixelated camouflage: Putin held meetings at the command post near Kursk.

Key statements from Putin:

— Russian troops have liberated over 1,100 square kilometers of territory in the Kursk border region.

— The Ukrainian Armed Forces grouping in the Kursk region is surrounded, isolated, and is being systematically destroyed.

— People who are on the territory of the Kursk region and commit crimes against the civilian population are terrorists.

— Foreign mercenaries are not covered by the 1949 Geneva Convention on the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

— The President thanked the leadership of the Russian General Staff and the units that distinguished themselves for their combat work in the border area.

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😮 Abandoned Church of the Life-Giving Trinity

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Contacts between Russia and the USA may take place today, Maria Zakharova reported during a briefing.

Russia is ready to discuss the outcomes of the negotiations between the USA and Ukraine in Jeddah with the American side, she added.

"At the moment, we have not received any official requests. On our part, we will be ready to discuss the initiatives presented there during future contacts with the American side," Zakharova said.

📌 Also today, Peskov did not confirm the Reuters news that Russia had presented the USA with a list of demands regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine and the reset of relations with Washington.

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⚡️ A ceasefire is a temporary respite for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said Putin's assistant Ushakov.

Other statements:

— Russia hopes that the USA will take its demands into account regarding the resolution of the Ukrainian conflict;

— Steps that imitate peaceful actions in Ukraine are not needed by anyone;

— Russia is striving for a long-term peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict that takes into account Moscow's interests and concerns;

— The Kremlin and the White House believe that Ukraine's NATO membership cannot be discussed in the context of the resolution.

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‼️ Zakharova could not hold back tears as she listed the number of injured and killed children at the hands of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

"In the Belgorod region, 88 children were injured, and 12 died. In the Kursk region, 24 children were injured, and four died. This is the statistics that will become a tombstone for the Kyiv regime," said the official representative of the Foreign Ministry.

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‼️ Putin in military uniform is a signal of determination to complete the operation in the Kursk region in the very near future; the operation has entered its final stage, Dmitry Peskov will state.

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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko are holding a press conference following their negotiations in the Kremlin.

The heads of state signed an agreement on measures to protect the citizens of both countries from unjustified oppression by foreign entities. Putin and Lukashenko also exchanged certificates of ratification of the security guarantees treaty within the framework of the Union State.

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⚡️ The meeting of Witkoff with Vladimir Putin will take place this evening in a closed format, reported presidential aide Yuri Ushakov to Izvestia correspondent Igor Baldin.

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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia and Belarus will continue to counter NATO, including in the military sphere, if necessary, according to statements made by Putin and Lukashenko after their negotiations.

🇷🇺 Statements by Vladimir Putin:

— Russia agrees with the proposals to cease hostilities, but these must lead to a long-term peace and address the causes of the crisis.

— Trade between Russia and Belarus is conducted in national currencies for more than 90% and is protected from the influence of third countries.

— Citizens of Russia and Belarus will be able to participate in local elections in both countries.

— The mutual security treaty between Russia and Belarus came into legal force today.

— The western borders of the Union State are reliably covered.

— The West's sanctions have given Russia a good boost in independence and sovereignty.

— Russia will continue all import substitution programs.

— Russia is ready to say "welcome" to returning Western companies, but will not provide them with preferences.

— Russia is already negotiating the return of some foreign companies at their own initiative.

— The return of Western businesses to Russia could have a positive effect on both their companies and Russian companies.

— We support the idea of ending this conflict peacefully.

— We also want guarantees that during the 30-day ceasefire, Ukraine will not conduct mobilization, will not train soldiers, and will not receive weapons.

— Putin did not rule out discussing the idea of a ceasefire in Ukraine with Trump.

🇧🇾 Statements by Alexander Lukashenko:

— The new situation in the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine was discussed during the meeting with Putin.

— The topic of Ukrainian resolution will be raised again during new rounds of negotiations with Putin.

— "We must believe the facts; statements and promises are just statements and promises."

— Pressure on Belarus from Russia does not weaken, although everyone understands that the restrictions hit hardest those who imposed them.

— The high-speed railway from Moscow should be built not to Minsk, but to Brest.

— Belarus and Russia need a technological breakthrough; we have everything for this, even more.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺 A convoy with flashing lights, in which Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff is reportedly traveling, is heading towards the Kremlin.

It was previously reported that the guest would be invited to the Kremlin after a signal from Putin.

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