Among the key speakers were Minister of the Moscow Government, Chairman of the Board of the Business Council for Cooperation with India Sergey Cheremin, Ambassador of India to Russia Vinay Kumar, Head of the Federal Accreditation Service Dmitry Volvach, Special Representative of the President of Russia for Relations with International Organizations Boris Titov, as well as other representatives of federal agencies and commercial and industrial associations. The session was moderated by President of the Indian Business Alliance Sammy Kotwani.
☝🏻 Roman Babushkin underscored the high relevance of the forum, organized to follow up the outcomes of the 23d Russia-India Summit held on December 4-5 in New Delhi, during which issues of promoting trade and economic cooperation were at the central of the agenda. In this regard, he emphasized the growing role of the private sector in unlocking the potential of bilateral collaboration, diversifying and balancing mutual trade, advancing dialogue in innovative areas (artificial intelligence, smart cities, fintech, etc.), and implementing agreements in the field of labor migration.
The diplomat noted that supporting businesses and creating more favorable conditions for them remains a priority task for the governments of both countries.
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#BusinessCooperation
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🖼️ The exhibition format is an interactive "Dream Vision" exposition, prepared using modern multimedia solutions that complement the paintings. Nikas Safronov created the central part of the composition specifically for India, drawing inspiration from its epics, history, culture, and painting. The artist used multimedia projections, LED and volumetric screens, neuro-mirrors, animated paintings, and spot lighting.
In New Delhi, the exhibition will run until December 21 at the Lalit Kala Akademi, and from December 25 to January 15 it can be seen in Mumbai at the National Gallery of Modern Art.
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Дорогие друзья!
📚 Приглашаем вас на музыкально-пластический спектакль «Сказ про то, как царь Петр праздник Нового года людям подарил».
📆 Дата: 20 декабря 2025 г.
🕐Время: 17:00
🏢 Место проведения: Амфитеатр Тривени
📍Адрес: Амфитеатр Тривени, Тривени Кала Сангам, 205, Тансен Марг, район Тодермал-роуд, Манди Хаус, Нью-Дели - 110001
🔗 При себе необходимо обязательно иметь удостоверение личности.
#РусскийДом #спектакль #Индия
Dear friends!
📚 We invite you to the musical and plastic performance “How Tsar Peter the Great gave the New Year's holiday to people”
📆 Date: December 20, 2025.
🕐Time: 5:00 p.m.
🏢 Venue: The Triveni Amphitheatre.
📍Address: The Triveni Amphitheatre, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, New Delhi - 110001
🔗 You must have the original ID card with you.
#RussianHouse #performance #India
🕐Время: 17:00
🏢 Место проведения: Амфитеатр Тривени
📍Адрес: Амфитеатр Тривени, Тривени Кала Сангам, 205, Тансен Марг, район Тодермал-роуд, Манди Хаус, Нью-Дели - 110001
#РусскийДом #спектакль #Индия
Dear friends!
🕐Time: 5:00 p.m.
🏢 Venue: The Triveni Amphitheatre.
📍Address: The Triveni Amphitheatre, Triveni Kala Sangam, 205, Tansen Marg, Todermal Road Area, Mandi House, New Delhi - 110001
#RussianHouse #performance #India
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🎙 Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the expanded meeting of Russia's Ministry of Defence Board (December 17, 2025, Moscow)
Key points:
• 2025 has become an important milestone in addressing the objectives of the special military operation. The Russian Armed Forces have secured and firmly maintain the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact.
• In 2025, more than 300 settlements have already been liberated, including major cities that had been turned by the adversary into fortified strongholds.
🇷🇺🇰🇵 I would also like to note our North Korean combat comrades. By decision of Comrade Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un, they were dispatched to take part in the liberation of the Kursk region and, shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, fought the enemy with valour and courage. They took part in large-scale and extremely complex efforts to clear mines from the liberated Kursk region.
• Successful tests have been conducted of the Burevestnik strategic cruise missile with unlimited range and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle. Thanks to the use of a nuclear power unit, these systems will remain unique and unmatched for a long time, ensuring strategic parity, Russia’s security and its global standing for decades to come. We will continue working on these systems – refining, upgrading and improving them – but they already exist. By the end of 2025, an intermediate-range missile system equipped with the Oreshnik hypersonic missile will be placed on combat duty.
❗️ Russia has always, even in the most difficult circumstances, as long as there was even the slightest chance – sought diplomatic solutions to contradictions and conflicts. Responsibility for the fact that these chances were not used lies entirely with those who believed that it was possible to speak to us in the language of force.
• We stand for building mutually beneficial and equal cooperation with the US and European states, and for the formation of a unified security system across the entire Eurasian region. We welcome the progress that has emerged in the dialogue with the new US Administration. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the current leadership of most European countries.
• We are fully aware that in any international environment, our Armed Forces remain the key guarantor of Russia’s sovereignty and independence, its security and future, and of strategic parity. We must work consistently to strengthen them.
• Immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it seemed to us that we would very quickly become part of the so-called civilized family of European nations. Instead, Russia continued to be pressed from all sides – increasingly so. Virtually everything concerning Russia was decided from a position of force. They would pat us on the shoulder and invite us to various events, yet when it came to their interests vis-à-vis Russia, the West pushed them through by force, including by military means.
• President Trump says that if he had been President at the time, the conflict in Ukraine would not have happened. Perhaps that is so, because the previous US Administration deliberately steered the events towards an armed conflict.
👉 The objectives of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved. We would prefer to do so and to eliminate the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic means. However, if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in a substantive dialogue, Russia will secure the liberation of its historical lands by military means. Efforts to establish and expand a security buffer zone will continue on a systematic basis.
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Key points:
• 2025 has become an important milestone in addressing the objectives of the special military operation. The Russian Armed Forces have secured and firmly maintain the strategic initiative along the entire line of contact.
• In 2025, more than 300 settlements have already been liberated, including major cities that had been turned by the adversary into fortified strongholds.
🇷🇺🇰🇵 I would also like to note our North Korean combat comrades. By decision of Comrade Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK Kim Jong-un, they were dispatched to take part in the liberation of the Kursk region and, shoulder to shoulder with Russian servicemen, fought the enemy with valour and courage. They took part in large-scale and extremely complex efforts to clear mines from the liberated Kursk region.
• Successful tests have been conducted of the Burevestnik strategic cruise missile with unlimited range and the Poseidon unmanned underwater vehicle. Thanks to the use of a nuclear power unit, these systems will remain unique and unmatched for a long time, ensuring strategic parity, Russia’s security and its global standing for decades to come. We will continue working on these systems – refining, upgrading and improving them – but they already exist. By the end of 2025, an intermediate-range missile system equipped with the Oreshnik hypersonic missile will be placed on combat duty.
❗️ Russia has always, even in the most difficult circumstances, as long as there was even the slightest chance – sought diplomatic solutions to contradictions and conflicts. Responsibility for the fact that these chances were not used lies entirely with those who believed that it was possible to speak to us in the language of force.
• We stand for building mutually beneficial and equal cooperation with the US and European states, and for the formation of a unified security system across the entire Eurasian region. We welcome the progress that has emerged in the dialogue with the new US Administration. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of the current leadership of most European countries.
• We are fully aware that in any international environment, our Armed Forces remain the key guarantor of Russia’s sovereignty and independence, its security and future, and of strategic parity. We must work consistently to strengthen them.
• Immediately after the collapse of the Soviet Union, it seemed to us that we would very quickly become part of the so-called civilized family of European nations. Instead, Russia continued to be pressed from all sides – increasingly so. Virtually everything concerning Russia was decided from a position of force. They would pat us on the shoulder and invite us to various events, yet when it came to their interests vis-à-vis Russia, the West pushed them through by force, including by military means.
• President Trump says that if he had been President at the time, the conflict in Ukraine would not have happened. Perhaps that is so, because the previous US Administration deliberately steered the events towards an armed conflict.
👉 The objectives of the special military operation will undoubtedly be achieved. We would prefer to do so and to eliminate the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic means. However, if the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in a substantive dialogue, Russia will secure the liberation of its historical lands by military means. Efforts to establish and expand a security buffer zone will continue on a systematic basis.
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В Русском доме в Нью-Дели открыт доступ к электронному читальному залу Президентской библиотеки имени Б. Н. Ельцина — одному из крупнейших хранилищ цифрового историко-культурного наследия России.
Приглашаем жителей Индии, студентов и исследователей открыть для себя богатейшее интеллектуальное наследие России в современном цифровом формате.
Это уникальное пространство предоставляет всем, кто изучает русский язык, интересуется историей и культурой России, прямой доступ к тысячам оцифрованных архивных документов, редким книгам, фотографиям, картографическим материалам и видеохронике на русском языке.
Теперь студенты, исследователи, преподаватели и все заинтересованные могут:
- использовать проверенные первоисточники для написания научных работ, курсовых и дипломов;
- углубить знания об истории, государственности и культуре России;
- работать с материалами, ранее доступными только в ведущих архивах и библиотеках.
🔑 Для получения доступа к электронной коллекции Президентской библиотеки зарегистрируйтесь в качестве члена библиотеки Русского дома в Нью-Дели 👇
📧 lib_delhi@ind.rs.gov.ru
📞 011-23329100
📍 Адрес: ул. Фирозешах, 24, Манди Хаус, Нью-Дели, Дели 110001
🕙 Часы работы: понедельник — пятница, 10:00 — 17:00
#Русскийдом #библиотека #Индия
The Russian House in New Delhi now offers access to the electronic reading room of the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library—one of the largest repositories of Russia's digital historical and cultural heritage.
We invite Indian residents, students, and researchers to discover Russia's rich intellectual heritage in a modern digital format.
This unique space provides anyone studying Russian and interested in Russian history and culture with direct access to thousands of digitized archival documents, rare books, photographs, cartographic materials, and video footage in Russian.
Now students, researchers, teachers, and anyone interested can:
- use verified primary sources for their research papers, term papers, and theses;
- deepen their knowledge of Russian history, statehood, and culture;
- work with materials previously available only in leading archives and libraries.
🔑 To access the Presidential Library's digital collection, register as a member of the Russian House Library in New Delhi 👇
📧 lib_delhi@ind.rs.gov.ru
📞 011-23329100
📍 Address: 24 Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
🕙 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
#RussianHouse #library #India
Приглашаем жителей Индии, студентов и исследователей открыть для себя богатейшее интеллектуальное наследие России в современном цифровом формате.
Это уникальное пространство предоставляет всем, кто изучает русский язык, интересуется историей и культурой России, прямой доступ к тысячам оцифрованных архивных документов, редким книгам, фотографиям, картографическим материалам и видеохронике на русском языке.
Теперь студенты, исследователи, преподаватели и все заинтересованные могут:
- использовать проверенные первоисточники для написания научных работ, курсовых и дипломов;
- углубить знания об истории, государственности и культуре России;
- работать с материалами, ранее доступными только в ведущих архивах и библиотеках.
🔑 Для получения доступа к электронной коллекции Президентской библиотеки зарегистрируйтесь в качестве члена библиотеки Русского дома в Нью-Дели 👇
📧 lib_delhi@ind.rs.gov.ru
📞 011-23329100
📍 Адрес: ул. Фирозешах, 24, Манди Хаус, Нью-Дели, Дели 110001
🕙 Часы работы: понедельник — пятница, 10:00 — 17:00
#Русскийдом #библиотека #Индия
The Russian House in New Delhi now offers access to the electronic reading room of the Boris Yeltsin Presidential Library—one of the largest repositories of Russia's digital historical and cultural heritage.
We invite Indian residents, students, and researchers to discover Russia's rich intellectual heritage in a modern digital format.
This unique space provides anyone studying Russian and interested in Russian history and culture with direct access to thousands of digitized archival documents, rare books, photographs, cartographic materials, and video footage in Russian.
Now students, researchers, teachers, and anyone interested can:
- use verified primary sources for their research papers, term papers, and theses;
- deepen their knowledge of Russian history, statehood, and culture;
- work with materials previously available only in leading archives and libraries.
🔑 To access the Presidential Library's digital collection, register as a member of the Russian House Library in New Delhi 👇
📧 lib_delhi@ind.rs.gov.ru
📞 011-23329100
📍 Address: 24 Firoz Shah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi, Delhi 110001
🕙 Hours: Monday - Friday, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
#RussianHouse #library #India
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🗓 On December 18, 1943, the #KharkovTrial concluded — the first public trial of Nazi war criminals in the Soviet Union.
Held long before the Nuremberg Trials, its purpose was to show the world the horrible consequences of the Nazi occupation of Soviet territories during #WW2.
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Years before the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, on November 2, 1942, the Soviet Government established the Extraordinary State Commission for the establishment and investigation of the crimes of the Nazi invaders and their accomplices and the damage they caused to our country. The Commission's long-term mission was to document the atrocities by fascists and their collaborators on the territory of our Motherland.
In less than a year, thanks to the laborious efforts of Soviet investigative and national security agencies, extensive evidence was compiled. It formed the basis for open trials of Nazis under Soviet jurisdiction.
The first was the Kharkov Trial — a military tribunal of the 4th Ukrainian Front, held from December 15 to 19, 1943, following the city’s liberation by the Red Army in August.
Four Nazi criminals stood accused, including an SS officer and a Gestapo driver who was a collaborator, former Red Army soldier who had betrayed his Motherland. Their guilt was proven by numerous witness accounts and forensic examination. They had participated in the brutal murder of Soviet civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, in the city of #Kharkov and the Kharkov Region.
Those butchers used Gaswagen — gas vans — to suffocate victims, including children, with carbon monoxide. In Kharkov alone, the Nazis killed more than 26'000 Soviet citizens by gassing, shooting, and burning. These exterminations were carried out by special Gestapo Sonderkommandos on orders from the German command.
All defendants were sentenced to death by hanging. On December 19, 1943, the sentence of the 4th Ukrainian Front Military Tribunal was carried out in a public square in Kharkov.
❗️ The Kharkov Trial marked the beginning of a series of proceedings against Nazi criminals. These trials revealed the true face of Nazism to the world and meticulously documented its crimes, laying bare this ideology’s profoundly anti-human character.
🗓 On December 18, 1943, the #KharkovTrial concluded — the first public trial of Nazi war criminals in the Soviet Union.
Held long before the Nuremberg Trials, its purpose was to show the world the horrible consequences of the Nazi occupation of Soviet territories during #WW2.
***
Years before the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg, on November 2, 1942, the Soviet Government established the Extraordinary State Commission for the establishment and investigation of the crimes of the Nazi invaders and their accomplices and the damage they caused to our country. The Commission's long-term mission was to document the atrocities by fascists and their collaborators on the territory of our Motherland.
In less than a year, thanks to the laborious efforts of Soviet investigative and national security agencies, extensive evidence was compiled. It formed the basis for open trials of Nazis under Soviet jurisdiction.
The first was the Kharkov Trial — a military tribunal of the 4th Ukrainian Front, held from December 15 to 19, 1943, following the city’s liberation by the Red Army in August.
Four Nazi criminals stood accused, including an SS officer and a Gestapo driver who was a collaborator, former Red Army soldier who had betrayed his Motherland. Their guilt was proven by numerous witness accounts and forensic examination. They had participated in the brutal murder of Soviet civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, in the city of #Kharkov and the Kharkov Region.
Those butchers used Gaswagen — gas vans — to suffocate victims, including children, with carbon monoxide. In Kharkov alone, the Nazis killed more than 26'000 Soviet citizens by gassing, shooting, and burning. These exterminations were carried out by special Gestapo Sonderkommandos on orders from the German command.
All defendants were sentenced to death by hanging. On December 19, 1943, the sentence of the 4th Ukrainian Front Military Tribunal was carried out in a public square in Kharkov.
❗️ The Kharkov Trial marked the beginning of a series of proceedings against Nazi criminals. These trials revealed the true face of Nazism to the world and meticulously documented its crimes, laying bare this ideology’s profoundly anti-human character.
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🎙 On December 18, the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai hosted the annual press conference on the achievements of the Russia–India cooperation development in 2025, led by Consul General of Russia Valerii Khodzhaev and Director of the Russian House Alexander Dodonov.
📌 Journalists of the major national and South Indian media outlets, including the news agencies ANI and PTI, Thanthi TV, The Hindu, WION and others attended the event.
🗣 Valerii Khodzhaev outlined the steps being taken to further deepen the Russia–India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, highlighting in particular the intensification of political dialogue, the culmination of which this year was the state visit of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to India.
🎓 In his remarks, Alexander Dodonov focused on the expansion of cultural, educational, and humanitarian ties between the two countries, as well as on the events held at the Russian House in Chennai in these fields.
🇷🇺 A short film marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the RT-produced documentary “Donbass: The Flipside of War” were displayed to the journalists as part of the event.
🎉 At the conclusion of the press conference, Alexander Dodonov presented certificates of appreciation from the Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Evgenii Primakov to staff members of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai in recognition of their significant contribution to strengthening Russian–Indian cultural cooperation.
🇷🇺🇮🇳 An exhibition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between Russia and India was also open to public in the premises of the Russian House.
#RussiaIndia
#DruzhbaDosti
📌 Journalists of the major national and South Indian media outlets, including the news agencies ANI and PTI, Thanthi TV, The Hindu, WION and others attended the event.
🗣 Valerii Khodzhaev outlined the steps being taken to further deepen the Russia–India Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, highlighting in particular the intensification of political dialogue, the culmination of which this year was the state visit of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin to India.
Consul General emphasized the importance of the wide-ranging agreements reached at the summit, which reflect the active diversification of bilateral cooperation into new areas and growing high-technology collaboration.
🎓 In his remarks, Alexander Dodonov focused on the expansion of cultural, educational, and humanitarian ties between the two countries, as well as on the events held at the Russian House in Chennai in these fields.
🎉 At the conclusion of the press conference, Alexander Dodonov presented certificates of appreciation from the Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Evgenii Primakov to staff members of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Chennai in recognition of their significant contribution to strengthening Russian–Indian cultural cooperation.
🇷🇺🇮🇳 An exhibition dedicated to the 25th anniversary of the Strategic Partnership between Russia and India was also open to public in the premises of the Russian House.
#RussiaIndia
#DruzhbaDosti
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Russia's Head of State holds the yearly 'Direct Line' call-in session for the Russian citizens and journalists on the 2025 outcomes
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin answered questions from journalists and the people of Russia at the 2025 Year-End Conference (December 19, 2025)
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Key points:
• In 2025, Russia's GDP growth stood at 1%. However, over the past three years, cumulative growth reached 9.7%, which is a more representative figure. By comparison, growth in the eurozone over the same period amounted to 3.1%. Slower growth in Russia is a deliberate choice – the price paid for preserving economic quality, stability, and sound macroeconomic fundamentals.
• Attempts in Brussels to seize Russian assets should not be called “theft” but robbery, as these actions are carried out openly. This robbery has not been carried out because the consequences could be extremely serious for the perpetrators – not only for their reputation, but also for the foundations of the global financial system. All assets taken will ultimately have to be returned. Russia will defend its interests, primarily through legal channels.
• Claims that Russia is rejecting peace initiatives are completely baseless. Moscow has openly stated its readiness to make compromises. At this stage, the initiative now lies fully with the West – above all, with the Kiev regime and its European sponsors. Russia stands ready for negotiations and a peaceful resolution.
• Efforts to build a new security architecture in Europe remain highly relevant. Even before the collapse of the USSR, proposals were made in Europe for a security system without NATO expansion, involving the US, Eastern Europe, and Russia – without exclusions or threats. Russia is not demanding anything extraordinary and does not challenge states’ right to choose their means of defence, but such choices must not threaten others, including Russia.
• Europe’s ruling elites are trying to hide years of economic and social policy failures with the myth of a “hostile Russia”. Where is Europe’s so-called "green agenda", when coal plants are being reopened and nuclear power stations being brought back? Today’s situation was created by Western politicians themselves, who continue to escalate tensions.
• Donald Trump was previously accused of "colluding with Russia" during the elections, but the allegations proved baseless – there was no collusion or interference by Russia. At the same time, European political elites intervened directly, openly, and unambiguously. Some in Europe still hope that the 2026 US midterm elections might alter the political balance and enable increased pressure on President Trump.
• The combined GDP of Russia and European countries in purchasing power parity terms would exceed that of the US. By combining and complementing their capabilities, the sides could prosper instead of confronting each other. Russia is not fighting Europe – Europe is fighting Russia through Ukrainian nationalists. Moscow is ready to cease hostilities immediately, provided Russia’s security is guaranteed in the medium- and long-term.
• I hope that a blockade of the Kaliningrad Region never happens. But if threats of this kind are created, they will be eliminated. Everyone must clearly understand that such actions would lead to an unprecedented escalation, push the conflict to a completely different level, and could expand it up to a large-scale armed confrontation.
• Aggressive statements by NATO leadership raise serious concerns. In the updated US National Security Strategy, Russia is not designated as an enemy, despite the fact that the US is NATO’s key player, founder, and main sponsor. Yet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks of preparing for war with Russia – contradicting the position of NATO’s leading country and pointing to a lack of professional responsibility among a number of Western leaders.
• We are ready to work with the UK, Europe as a whole, and the US – but on equal terms and with mutual respect. ☝️ Should this point ever be reached, it will benefit everyone.
#YearInReview2025
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Key points:
• In 2025, Russia's GDP growth stood at 1%. However, over the past three years, cumulative growth reached 9.7%, which is a more representative figure. By comparison, growth in the eurozone over the same period amounted to 3.1%. Slower growth in Russia is a deliberate choice – the price paid for preserving economic quality, stability, and sound macroeconomic fundamentals.
• Attempts in Brussels to seize Russian assets should not be called “theft” but robbery, as these actions are carried out openly. This robbery has not been carried out because the consequences could be extremely serious for the perpetrators – not only for their reputation, but also for the foundations of the global financial system. All assets taken will ultimately have to be returned. Russia will defend its interests, primarily through legal channels.
• Claims that Russia is rejecting peace initiatives are completely baseless. Moscow has openly stated its readiness to make compromises. At this stage, the initiative now lies fully with the West – above all, with the Kiev regime and its European sponsors. Russia stands ready for negotiations and a peaceful resolution.
• Efforts to build a new security architecture in Europe remain highly relevant. Even before the collapse of the USSR, proposals were made in Europe for a security system without NATO expansion, involving the US, Eastern Europe, and Russia – without exclusions or threats. Russia is not demanding anything extraordinary and does not challenge states’ right to choose their means of defence, but such choices must not threaten others, including Russia.
• Europe’s ruling elites are trying to hide years of economic and social policy failures with the myth of a “hostile Russia”. Where is Europe’s so-called "green agenda", when coal plants are being reopened and nuclear power stations being brought back? Today’s situation was created by Western politicians themselves, who continue to escalate tensions.
• Donald Trump was previously accused of "colluding with Russia" during the elections, but the allegations proved baseless – there was no collusion or interference by Russia. At the same time, European political elites intervened directly, openly, and unambiguously. Some in Europe still hope that the 2026 US midterm elections might alter the political balance and enable increased pressure on President Trump.
• The combined GDP of Russia and European countries in purchasing power parity terms would exceed that of the US. By combining and complementing their capabilities, the sides could prosper instead of confronting each other. Russia is not fighting Europe – Europe is fighting Russia through Ukrainian nationalists. Moscow is ready to cease hostilities immediately, provided Russia’s security is guaranteed in the medium- and long-term.
• I hope that a blockade of the Kaliningrad Region never happens. But if threats of this kind are created, they will be eliminated. Everyone must clearly understand that such actions would lead to an unprecedented escalation, push the conflict to a completely different level, and could expand it up to a large-scale armed confrontation.
• Aggressive statements by NATO leadership raise serious concerns. In the updated US National Security Strategy, Russia is not designated as an enemy, despite the fact that the US is NATO’s key player, founder, and main sponsor. Yet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks of preparing for war with Russia – contradicting the position of NATO’s leading country and pointing to a lack of professional responsibility among a number of Western leaders.
• We are ready to work with the UK, Europe as a whole, and the US – but on equal terms and with mutual respect. ☝️ Should this point ever be reached, it will benefit everyone.
#YearInReview2025
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🗓 On December 18, building on the UN General Assembly resolution 80/106 “International Day against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations”, adopted on December 5 at the initiative of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter with Russia’s participation, a plenary meeting of the UN General Assembly was held to mark the 65th anniversary of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples.
Our country played a key role in supporting the national liberation movements of colonial peoples. The Victory of the Soviet Union over German Nazism and Japanese militarism inspired patriotic forces resisting colonial oppression and triggered a powerful surge of liberation movements worldwide. The dedicated efforts of Soviet diplomacy, aimed at dismantling the colonial system, ensured the adoption on December 14, 1960, during the 15th Session of the UN General Assembly, of resolution 1514, which enshrined this historic Declaration.
The document became one of the most significant achievements of the UN. At the time, it freed nearly one third of the world’s population from colonial domination and led to the emergence of dozens of new states across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania.
Our country provided newly independent states with political and material support, helped them defend their sovereignty, and assisted in rebuilding national economies undermined by decades of colonial exploitation. We actively contributed to the restoration of infrastructure, the establishment of state institutions, education systems and training of national personnel, and delivered substantial humanitarian assistance.
❗️ The colonial era, which is considered de jure concluded with the adoption of the Declaration, de facto remains unresolved. 17 territories worldwide still lack sovereignty or remain directly dependent on administering metropolitan states. Even after the formal liberation of dependent territories, former colonial powers have not abandoned practices of exploitation, continuing to draw resources from previously subordinated countries to sustain their own development and claims to global dominance. This includes the persistence of unequal relations, through which natural, economic, intellectual and other resources are extracted under various pretexts.
Today, with Russia's active support, a broad front of Global Majority states is taking shape, determined to put an end to the remnants of the shameful colonial era that impede the emergence of a fair and equitable multipolar global architecture. An important role in this effort is played by the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
🤝 Russia will continue, together with like-minded partners, to consolidate efforts aimed at overcoming diktat and ensuring the right of peoples to independent development, grounded in cultural and civilisational identity and traditional values.
#StopColonialism
Our country played a key role in supporting the national liberation movements of colonial peoples. The Victory of the Soviet Union over German Nazism and Japanese militarism inspired patriotic forces resisting colonial oppression and triggered a powerful surge of liberation movements worldwide. The dedicated efforts of Soviet diplomacy, aimed at dismantling the colonial system, ensured the adoption on December 14, 1960, during the 15th Session of the UN General Assembly, of resolution 1514, which enshrined this historic Declaration.
The document became one of the most significant achievements of the UN. At the time, it freed nearly one third of the world’s population from colonial domination and led to the emergence of dozens of new states across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania.
Our country provided newly independent states with political and material support, helped them defend their sovereignty, and assisted in rebuilding national economies undermined by decades of colonial exploitation. We actively contributed to the restoration of infrastructure, the establishment of state institutions, education systems and training of national personnel, and delivered substantial humanitarian assistance.
❗️ The colonial era, which is considered de jure concluded with the adoption of the Declaration, de facto remains unresolved. 17 territories worldwide still lack sovereignty or remain directly dependent on administering metropolitan states. Even after the formal liberation of dependent territories, former colonial powers have not abandoned practices of exploitation, continuing to draw resources from previously subordinated countries to sustain their own development and claims to global dominance. This includes the persistence of unequal relations, through which natural, economic, intellectual and other resources are extracted under various pretexts.
Today, with Russia's active support, a broad front of Global Majority states is taking shape, determined to put an end to the remnants of the shameful colonial era that impede the emergence of a fair and equitable multipolar global architecture. An important role in this effort is played by the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
🤝 Russia will continue, together with like-minded partners, to consolidate efforts aimed at overcoming diktat and ensuring the right of peoples to independent development, grounded in cultural and civilisational identity and traditional values.
#StopColonialism