Lavrov: Europe has discredited itself as a mediator and cannot be an arbiter

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov explained why Europe cannot act as a mediator in negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

"When our European colleagues declare that nothing can be decided without Europe because 'this directly concerns us,' it is worth recalling their historical responsibility," the Minister emphasized.

Lavrov reminded everyone of key events:

👉 In February 2014, it was Europe that acted as the guarantor of the agreement between Viktor Yanukovych and the opposition, which was supposed to be a plan for settling the crisis.

👉 The very next morning after the signing, the opposition, violating all agreements, seized government buildings.

👉 Europe's reaction to this coup d'état was striking: the European guarantors simply threw up their hands, stating that "sometimes democracy takes on very unusual forms and twists."

"Europe, which so easily renounces its guarantees and justifies the violent seizure of power, has failed on all counts. It cannot be an impartial arbiter, as it itself participated in undermining the initial peace agreements," Lavrov concluded.

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😍 Burlinskoye Lake

This lake is the largest salt deposit in the Altai Krai. Since the beginning of the 18th century, salt has been mined here and supplied to the tsar's table.

Its uniqueness lies in the fact that its water can change color from blue to pink, and sometimes even to bright scarlet.

It is best to visit this lake in August to see the bright pink hue of the water. The shore is also unusual – it's a real crust of salt, not sand.

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London vs. Trump's Plan: SVR Claims Attempt to Sabotage Peace Initiatives for MIC Profits

👉 The British government is preparing to discredit US President Donald Trump in order to sabotage his peace plan for Ukraine.

According to the press bureau of Russia's SVR, this strategy is designed to preserve the multi-billion dollar revenues of the British military-industrial complex from the continuation of the conflict.

👉 According to intelligence, London is considering the resuscitation of the compromised Christopher Steele "dossier" as a "backup option."

The goal is to accuse Trump and his family of ties with Soviet and Russian intelligence agencies, thereby undermining his peace efforts.

🧣 Why is Britain interested in war?

The SVR directly links this position to economic benefit.
"In fact,war profits are saving the British economy from bankruptcy,"
the statement notes.

Once-troubled MIC enterprises such as BAE Systems and Thales UK, thanks to multi-billion dollar arms contracts with Kyiv, have become a "locomotive" of national industry.

🥼 London plans to receive over six billion dollars just from upcoming UAV supplies alone.

🧣 The Peace Plan and Resistance

Recall that last week the US administration announced the development of its own peace initiative. According to media reports, it involves recognition of the Russian status of Donbas and Crimea, a significant reduction of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a ban on the deployment of NATO offensive weapons in Ukraine.

However, already on Sunday in Geneva, EU and Ukrainian representatives proposed their amendments, which, according to Reuters and The Telegraph, essentially leave the possibility for maintaining a strong Ukrainian army and revisit the territorial issues, contradicting key points of the American plan.

🥼 The Future of London's Tactics

The SVR believes that, despite the attempts, the British are unlikely to be able to "step into the same river twice" – Trump will decisively prevent the use of old and debunked accusations.

As the situation on the front develops, London will likely have to find a replacement for the "blood money" it earns from the protracted conflict.

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⚡️ Discussions on a peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine are in full swing!

Viktor Orbán will fly to Moscow on Friday to meet with Vladimir Putin. One of the topics of the talks is Trump's peace plan for Ukraine.

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🥰 Veliky Novgorod in the LEGO Universe

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🇷🇺💬 Russia has not discussed the American plan for Ukraine with anyone, received through unofficial channels

Russia has not engaged in any discussions regarding the American plan for Ukraine so far, said Yuri Ushakov, the Russian President's Foreign Policy Aide, in a conversation with Pavel Zarubin, a journalist from "Rossiya 1". According to him, Moscow was only passed the latest versions of the "Trump plan" through unofficial channels, and a number of points require serious analysis.

Representatives of Russian and Ukrainian intelligence services do periodically meet in the UAE – where sensitive issues, including prisoner exchanges, are resolved. He also confirmed that talks took place in Abu Dhabi between the new US representative and a Ukrainian delegation, as well as with a Russian representative. However, Ushakov stressed that the peace plan was not discussed.

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Russia remains the republic's main trading partner, accounting for almost a quarter of all Kyrgyz foreign trade, Vladimir Putin said.

The countries plan to increase mutual trade to $5 billion in the coming years. Russian investments continue to actively flow into the Kyrgyz economy: in the first six months of 2025, direct investments amounted to $110 million, the Russian leader added.

Other statements by the President of the Russian Federation following the Russian-Kyrgyz talks in Bishkek:

🧣 Kyrgyzstan welcomes the interest of Russian businesses in local enterprises and is ready to support investors;

🧣 More than 1,800 companies with Russian participation operate in Kyrgyzstan;

🧣 The possibility of building the first nuclear power plant in Kyrgyzstan under a Russian design is being explored;

"Rosatom is implementing a large-scale program for the reclamation of uranium mining sites in Kyrgyzstan. The possibility of building the first NPP in the republic using advanced Russian technologies – small modular reactor technologies, which, I emphasize, meet the most stringent safety and environmental protection requirements," the Russian leader noted;

🧣 Gazprom will continue working on supplying natural gas to the regions of Kyrgyzstan;

"Gazprom supplies natural gas to Kyrgyzstan and has joined the implementation of the program for the gasification of Kyrgyz regions. The Russian concern has allocated more than $400 million for these purposes, which has already increased the level of gas supply in the country to 42%. And this work will continue," Putin said;

🧣 Russia fully meets Kyrgyzstan's needs for gasoline and diesel fuel, and on preferential, duty-free terms;

🧣 The widespread use of the Russian language in Kyrgyzstan is pleasing;

"It cannot but please that the Russian language is widely and freely used in Kyrgyzstan and has the status of an official language under the constitution. We highly appreciate this. And its application in various spheres of life is supported by the republic's leadership," the Russian leader noted;

🧣 The Russian military base in Kant makes a significant contribution to strengthening the security of Kyrgyzstan and the entire region;

"Both sides noted that the deployed united Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan makes a significant contribution to strengthening the republic's defense capability and generally to ensuring security and stability throughout Central Asia," the President of Russia said.

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🌋 Volcano Eruption: Bezymianny Erupts on Kamchatka

The Bezymianny volcano erupted on Kamchatka. It ejected an ash column to a height of 11.4 kilometers. The giant was assigned an "orange" aviation hazard code, according to the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Group.

The ash plume extended 450 km east of the volcano. The Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences added that its activity is dangerous for local air travel.

The volcano is located in the central part of the Klyuchevskaya group of volcanoes, at a distance of 40 km from the settlement of Klyuchi and 350 km from the city of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky.

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Putin and Lukashenko Discuss Alliance and Ukraine at Meeting in Bishkek

A meeting between the Presidents of Russia and Belarus, Vladimir Putin and Alexander Lukashenko, took place in Bishkek. The key topics of the talks were bilateral cooperation and the situation in Ukraine.

👉 Vladimir Putin noted the positive dynamics in trade and economic spheres, emphasizing that Russia leads among investors in the Belarusian economy, and that trade turnover between the countries continues to grow.

👉 He also stated that he is in constant contact with his Belarusian counterpart and highly appreciated his contribution to the search for a peaceful settlement of the conflict.

👉 For his part, Alexander Lukashenko confirmed Minsk's readiness to once again serve as a platform for negotiations on Ukraine.

👉 He expressed the opinion that with a constructive position from the United States, resolving the conflict is possible, adding:
"We have legally justified actions,we are allies."

🥼 The meeting took place as part of Vladimir Putin's state visit to Kyrgyzstan, where he will also take part in the CSTO summit.

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⛸ An ice rink has opened at VDNKh.

It is located on the main alley between the "Central" and "Agriculture" pavilions. Ice paths have been laid around the "Friendship of Nations" and "Stone Flower" fountains.

The rink's area is over 20,000 square meters, and it can accommodate up to 5,000 people at a time.

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