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🎙 Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation at the Thematic Debate on "Other WMDs" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly
📍 New York, 22 October 2024
💬 The issues of protection against various biological risks and threats are becoming increasingly prominent on the international agenda.
In this context, we attach particular importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (#BTWC) as one of the pillars of the international security architecture. The Convention was the first international treaty to outlaw an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.
Nowadays, as in 1975, its aim is still relevant: to exclude completely the possibility of biological agents being used as weapons. The Russian Federation, as the Depositary State of the BTWC, has consistently implemented all its provisions in full. However, even after half a century of the Convention's existence, we cannot say that the problem of biological weapons has been completely removed from the agenda of the world community.
The legitimate questions officially raised by the Russian Federation with regard to the revealed facts about a military-biological program being implemented in Ukraine in violation of the BTWC with support of the Pentagon and its affiliates, including private companies, remain unanswered.
❗️ The analysis of projects carried out in Ukrainian laboratories leads to the conclusion that biological weapons components were being developed in close proximity to the Russian territory. For our country, any such activity by military representatives of third states or affiliated organizations at biological sites is a direct threat to national security.
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👉 Russia intends to continue its active efforts to strengthen the BTWC within the dedicated Working Group established by the decision of the Ninth Review Conference of the BTWC.
We believe that Russian initiatives aimed at genuinely strengthening the Convention regime are fully in line with the Group's agenda. <...>
The Russian Federation was one of the founding States of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC) and has consistently supported its strengthening. Our country has faithfully and fully complied with the obligations assumed under this international treaty.
At the same time, the attempts by the US-led Euro-Atlantic allies to reshape the arms control and WMD non-proliferation regimes that have been developed over the years, resulting in the unacceptable situation within the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), are of serious concern.
This once highly reputable and purely technical international organisation has already been turned by Western countries into a tool for furthering their geopolitical interests in the Middle East and beyond. This concerns, first of all, the Syrian "chemical dossier" fictionalized by the West and the illegitimate "attribution" imposed on the OPCW in violation of the CWC to identify those responsible for the use of toxic chemicals and chemical warfare agents, with the falsification of facts in order to assign responsibility for the numerous "chemical" provocations by the Syrian opposition to the legitimately elected Syrian authorities.
These destructive actions by the West resulted in a split within the OPCW and its loss of independent status and authority as a universally recognised expert institution in the field of chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.
❗️ The Russian Federation has consistently opposed the unbridled politicisation by Western countries of the activities of the OPCW, which is increasingly moving away from its initial purpose as a key instrument of chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.
We intend to continue making every effort, together with our partners and like-minded actors, to restore the spirit of consensus within the OPCW and the authority of this international organisation.
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📍 New York, 22 October 2024
💬 The issues of protection against various biological risks and threats are becoming increasingly prominent on the international agenda.
In this context, we attach particular importance to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (#BTWC) as one of the pillars of the international security architecture. The Convention was the first international treaty to outlaw an entire category of weapons of mass destruction.
Nowadays, as in 1975, its aim is still relevant: to exclude completely the possibility of biological agents being used as weapons. The Russian Federation, as the Depositary State of the BTWC, has consistently implemented all its provisions in full. However, even after half a century of the Convention's existence, we cannot say that the problem of biological weapons has been completely removed from the agenda of the world community.
The legitimate questions officially raised by the Russian Federation with regard to the revealed facts about a military-biological program being implemented in Ukraine in violation of the BTWC with support of the Pentagon and its affiliates, including private companies, remain unanswered.
❗️ The analysis of projects carried out in Ukrainian laboratories leads to the conclusion that biological weapons components were being developed in close proximity to the Russian territory. For our country, any such activity by military representatives of third states or affiliated organizations at biological sites is a direct threat to national security.
<...>
👉 Russia intends to continue its active efforts to strengthen the BTWC within the dedicated Working Group established by the decision of the Ninth Review Conference of the BTWC.
We believe that Russian initiatives aimed at genuinely strengthening the Convention regime are fully in line with the Group's agenda. <...>
The Russian Federation was one of the founding States of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on their Destruction (CWC) and has consistently supported its strengthening. Our country has faithfully and fully complied with the obligations assumed under this international treaty.
At the same time, the attempts by the US-led Euro-Atlantic allies to reshape the arms control and WMD non-proliferation regimes that have been developed over the years, resulting in the unacceptable situation within the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), are of serious concern.
This once highly reputable and purely technical international organisation has already been turned by Western countries into a tool for furthering their geopolitical interests in the Middle East and beyond. This concerns, first of all, the Syrian "chemical dossier" fictionalized by the West and the illegitimate "attribution" imposed on the OPCW in violation of the CWC to identify those responsible for the use of toxic chemicals and chemical warfare agents, with the falsification of facts in order to assign responsibility for the numerous "chemical" provocations by the Syrian opposition to the legitimately elected Syrian authorities.
These destructive actions by the West resulted in a split within the OPCW and its loss of independent status and authority as a universally recognised expert institution in the field of chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.
❗️ The Russian Federation has consistently opposed the unbridled politicisation by Western countries of the activities of the OPCW, which is increasingly moving away from its initial purpose as a key instrument of chemical disarmament and non-proliferation.
We intend to continue making every effort, together with our partners and like-minded actors, to restore the spirit of consensus within the OPCW and the authority of this international organisation.
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Plenary Session of the XVI BRICS Summit in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format (Kazan, October 24, 2024)
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💬 Vladimir Putin: I am delighted to welcome all of you to the BRICS Plus/Outreach-format meeting. This inclusive platform has proven its worth by enabling the BRICS group participants to engage in a direct and open dialogue with their friends and partners. <...>
According to our agenda, we will discuss the most pressing issues the international community is facing today, including sustainable development, eradication of poverty, climate change adaptation, exchanging technology and knowledge, fighting terrorism and transborder crime.
We will focus particularly on the peaceful resolution of conflicts, certainly including a serious discussion of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
<...>
#MultipolarWorld
🌐 All our countries share similar aspirations, values and a vision of a new democratic world order that reflects cultural and civilisational diversity. We are confident that such a system should be guided by the universal principles of respect for the legitimate interests and sovereign choice of nations, respect for international law and a spirit of mutually beneficial, honest co-operation.
☝️ The transition to a more just international system is not easy. Its development is being hampered by forces whose thinking and actions continue to be aimed at dominating everything and everyone. Under the guise of a rule-based order they are imposing on the world, they are actually attempting to contain growing competition and prevent the independent development of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America that they cannot control.
<...>
#MiddleEast
The current round of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation is probably one of the most sanguinary in the long list of conflicts. Over 40,000 people, most of them civilians, have been killed in the ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip. I would like to emphasise that we have always come out against the use of terrorist methods. <...>
Since the start of the escalation, we have joined forces with our BRICS and other partners to contribute to a settlement. <...>
I would like to repeat that the main condition for restoring peace and stability in the Palestinian territories is the realisation of the two-state formula approved by the UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.
<...>
#EurasianSecurity
The countries represented in this room have immense opportunities and resources at their disposal and play a prominent role on the international stage. They have been using their standing to enhance global security and promote sustainable development around the world. <...>
Russia advocated the idea of creating an inclusive system of equitable and indivisible security for Eurasia free from any discrimination.
<...>
#UnitedNations
🇺🇳 The UN must retain its central role in efforts to maintain peace and security and facilitate sustainable and steady development.
To ensure the effective functioning of the UN in the future, we believe it is important to adapt its structures to the realities of the 21st century, expanding the representation of countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, including those whose leaders are present here, in the Security Council and other key international bodies.
An effort to reform UN development institutions and global financial structures has long been overdue. <...>
The founding fathers of the United Nations believed that its purpose was to enable nations to come together and agree on joint actions.
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❗️ Russia, like all BRICS countries, is open to cooperation with all countries of the Global South and East to promote inclusive and sustainable development and ultimately build a better world.
🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Plenary Session of the XVI BRICS Summit in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format (Kazan, October 24, 2024)
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💬 Vladimir Putin: I am delighted to welcome all of you to the BRICS Plus/Outreach-format meeting. This inclusive platform has proven its worth by enabling the BRICS group participants to engage in a direct and open dialogue with their friends and partners. <...>
According to our agenda, we will discuss the most pressing issues the international community is facing today, including sustainable development, eradication of poverty, climate change adaptation, exchanging technology and knowledge, fighting terrorism and transborder crime.
We will focus particularly on the peaceful resolution of conflicts, certainly including a serious discussion of the deteriorating situation in the Middle East.
<...>
#MultipolarWorld
🌐 All our countries share similar aspirations, values and a vision of a new democratic world order that reflects cultural and civilisational diversity. We are confident that such a system should be guided by the universal principles of respect for the legitimate interests and sovereign choice of nations, respect for international law and a spirit of mutually beneficial, honest co-operation.
☝️ The transition to a more just international system is not easy. Its development is being hampered by forces whose thinking and actions continue to be aimed at dominating everything and everyone. Under the guise of a rule-based order they are imposing on the world, they are actually attempting to contain growing competition and prevent the independent development of countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America that they cannot control.
<...>
#MiddleEast
The current round of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation is probably one of the most sanguinary in the long list of conflicts. Over 40,000 people, most of them civilians, have been killed in the ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip. I would like to emphasise that we have always come out against the use of terrorist methods. <...>
Since the start of the escalation, we have joined forces with our BRICS and other partners to contribute to a settlement. <...>
I would like to repeat that the main condition for restoring peace and stability in the Palestinian territories is the realisation of the two-state formula approved by the UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions.
<...>
#EurasianSecurity
The countries represented in this room have immense opportunities and resources at their disposal and play a prominent role on the international stage. They have been using their standing to enhance global security and promote sustainable development around the world. <...>
Russia advocated the idea of creating an inclusive system of equitable and indivisible security for Eurasia free from any discrimination.
<...>
#UnitedNations
🇺🇳 The UN must retain its central role in efforts to maintain peace and security and facilitate sustainable and steady development.
To ensure the effective functioning of the UN in the future, we believe it is important to adapt its structures to the realities of the 21st century, expanding the representation of countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America, including those whose leaders are present here, in the Security Council and other key international bodies.
An effort to reform UN development institutions and global financial structures has long been overdue. <...>
The founding fathers of the United Nations believed that its purpose was to enable nations to come together and agree on joint actions.
***
❗️ Russia, like all BRICS countries, is open to cooperation with all countries of the Global South and East to promote inclusive and sustainable development and ultimately build a better world.
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🎙 Из выступления Президента России В.В.Путина в пленарном заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич» / «БРИКС плюс»
👉 Выступление полностью
💬 В.В.Путин: Символично, что наше сегодняшнее заседание проходит в день Организации Объединённых Наций. Именно 24 октября 1945 года вступил в силу Устав ООН, принципы которого на протяжении уже без малого восьми десятилетий составляют фундамент межгосударственных отношений и международного права.
Всемирная организация призвана и впредь играть центральную роль в поддержании мира и безопасности, содействии устойчивому и поступательному росту.
При этом важным для дальнейшего эффективного функционирования ООН считаем адаптацию её структуры к реалиям XXI века, расширение представленности в Совете Безопасности и других ключевых органах стран Азии, Африки и Латинской Америки, в том числе тех, чьи лидеры находятся в этом зале.
Давно назрело и реформирование ооновских институтов развития и глобальных финансовых структур. Вес развивающихся стран в мировой экономике кардинально изменился за последние десятилетия. Но это, в частности, не нашло адекватного отражения в системах управления Международного валютного фонда, Всемирного банка и других многосторонних банков развития.
🇺🇳 Отцы-основатели Организации Объединённых Наций видели её предназначение в том, чтобы быть центром для согласования действий наций.
Cообща и коллективно можно действительно отвечать на глобальные вызовы и угрозы, решать такие задачи, как борьба с терроризмом, незаконным оборотом наркотиков, коррупцией, организованной преступностью, включая криминальное использование информационных технологий, и, конечно, обеспечивать устойчивый экономический рост на благо всеобщего развития и процветания.
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🎙 Из выступления Президента России В.В.Путина в пленарном заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич» / «БРИКС плюс»
👉 Выступление полностью
💬 В.В.Путин: Символично, что наше сегодняшнее заседание проходит в день Организации Объединённых Наций. Именно 24 октября 1945 года вступил в силу Устав ООН, принципы которого на протяжении уже без малого восьми десятилетий составляют фундамент межгосударственных отношений и международного права.
Всемирная организация призвана и впредь играть центральную роль в поддержании мира и безопасности, содействии устойчивому и поступательному росту.
При этом важным для дальнейшего эффективного функционирования ООН считаем адаптацию её структуры к реалиям XXI века, расширение представленности в Совете Безопасности и других ключевых органах стран Азии, Африки и Латинской Америки, в том числе тех, чьи лидеры находятся в этом зале.
Давно назрело и реформирование ооновских институтов развития и глобальных финансовых структур. Вес развивающихся стран в мировой экономике кардинально изменился за последние десятилетия. Но это, в частности, не нашло адекватного отражения в системах управления Международного валютного фонда, Всемирного банка и других многосторонних банков развития.
🇺🇳 Отцы-основатели Организации Объединённых Наций видели её предназначение в том, чтобы быть центром для согласования действий наций.
Cообща и коллективно можно действительно отвечать на глобальные вызовы и угрозы, решать такие задачи, как борьба с терроризмом, незаконным оборотом наркотиков, коррупцией, организованной преступностью, включая криминальное использование информационных технологий, и, конечно, обеспечивать устойчивый экономический рост на благо всеобщего развития и процветания.
О годовщине подписания Устава ООН (24 октября)
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🎙 Remarks and answers to media questions by President of Russia Vladimir Putin following the results of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan (October 24, 2024)
💬 Vladimir Putin: The XVI BRICS Summit has just concluded with great success.
It marked the culmination of Russia's chairmanship of the group and was one of the significant events on the global political calendar.
<...>
Regarding the Kazan Summit itself, delegations from 35 countries and six international organisations participated in it, as you are already aware. Such broad representation clearly underscores the authority and role of BRICS, as well as the growing interest in cooperation with us from states that are indeed pursuing truly independent and sovereign policies.
<...>
📄 The Kazan Declaration which summed up the discussions was approved at the Summit.
<...>
In Kazan, we reaffirmed that BRICS is not a closed format; it is open to all those who share BRICS values. The Group's members are prepared to work towards identifying joint solutions without external pressure or attempts to enforce narrow approaches upon anyone. BRICS is compelled to respond to the burgeoning demand in the world for such cooperation. Accordingly, we devoted particular attention to the matter of potential BRICS expansion through the establishment of a new category — that of partner states.
The Summit has concluded. I wish to express my gratitude once again to all my colleagues, who travelled to Kazan, for their contributions to our collective efforts. I must highlight that their input was quite substantial.
***
Answers to media questions. Key points:
Prospects for the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
• All the parties are in favour of resolving the conflict at the earliest opportunity, preferably through peaceful means. You may be aware that the People's Republic of China and Brazil put forward an initiative at the General Assembly in New York. Numerous BRICS nations endorse these initiatives, and we, in turn, extend our gratitude to our partners for their attention to this conflict and their pursuit of methods to resolve it.
• We are ready to discuss a peace agreement in any shape or form based on the reality on the ground. That is to say, I am not ready to accept anything else.
On alleged Russia's interference in the US electoral process and the prospects for normalization of Russia-US relations
• This issue has been making headlines for years now. <...> However, after an investigation conducted in the United States, everyone, including US Congress, concluded that it was utter nonsense and that nothing of the kind ever happened. There were no contacts back then, and there are none now.
• Russia-US relations after the elections depend primarily on the United States. If the United States is open to building normal relations with Russia, we will do the same. If not, so be it. This is up to the future Administration.
On global and regional stability, security and building a just world
• Is it fair in terms of security that you have for years disregarded our repeated requests to our partners not to expand NATO eastward? Is it fair that you lied through your teeth, saying that the bloc would not expand while doing precisely that in violation of your commitments? <...> Is it fair that you violated your commitments within the OSCE, when all Western countries signed a document stating that no country may ensure its security at the expense of other countries?
❗️This is not fair. We want to change this, and we will change it.
The situation in the Middle East
• I believe that there is no person on Earth whose heart does not bleed when they see what is happening in Gaza. Over 40,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed.
• The solution can only be found by addressing the root causes, the primary one being the lack of a fully recognized, sovereign Palestinian state. It is necessary to implement all relevant UN Security Council resolutions on this matter.
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🎙 Remarks and answers to media questions by President of Russia Vladimir Putin following the results of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan (October 24, 2024)
💬 Vladimir Putin: The XVI BRICS Summit has just concluded with great success.
It marked the culmination of Russia's chairmanship of the group and was one of the significant events on the global political calendar.
<...>
Regarding the Kazan Summit itself, delegations from 35 countries and six international organisations participated in it, as you are already aware. Such broad representation clearly underscores the authority and role of BRICS, as well as the growing interest in cooperation with us from states that are indeed pursuing truly independent and sovereign policies.
<...>
📄 The Kazan Declaration which summed up the discussions was approved at the Summit.
<...>
In Kazan, we reaffirmed that BRICS is not a closed format; it is open to all those who share BRICS values. The Group's members are prepared to work towards identifying joint solutions without external pressure or attempts to enforce narrow approaches upon anyone. BRICS is compelled to respond to the burgeoning demand in the world for such cooperation. Accordingly, we devoted particular attention to the matter of potential BRICS expansion through the establishment of a new category — that of partner states.
The Summit has concluded. I wish to express my gratitude once again to all my colleagues, who travelled to Kazan, for their contributions to our collective efforts. I must highlight that their input was quite substantial.
***
Answers to media questions. Key points:
Prospects for the settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
• All the parties are in favour of resolving the conflict at the earliest opportunity, preferably through peaceful means. You may be aware that the People's Republic of China and Brazil put forward an initiative at the General Assembly in New York. Numerous BRICS nations endorse these initiatives, and we, in turn, extend our gratitude to our partners for their attention to this conflict and their pursuit of methods to resolve it.
• We are ready to discuss a peace agreement in any shape or form based on the reality on the ground. That is to say, I am not ready to accept anything else.
On alleged Russia's interference in the US electoral process and the prospects for normalization of Russia-US relations
• This issue has been making headlines for years now. <...> However, after an investigation conducted in the United States, everyone, including US Congress, concluded that it was utter nonsense and that nothing of the kind ever happened. There were no contacts back then, and there are none now.
• Russia-US relations after the elections depend primarily on the United States. If the United States is open to building normal relations with Russia, we will do the same. If not, so be it. This is up to the future Administration.
On global and regional stability, security and building a just world
• Is it fair in terms of security that you have for years disregarded our repeated requests to our partners not to expand NATO eastward? Is it fair that you lied through your teeth, saying that the bloc would not expand while doing precisely that in violation of your commitments? <...> Is it fair that you violated your commitments within the OSCE, when all Western countries signed a document stating that no country may ensure its security at the expense of other countries?
❗️This is not fair. We want to change this, and we will change it.
The situation in the Middle East
• I believe that there is no person on Earth whose heart does not bleed when they see what is happening in Gaza. Over 40,000 people, mostly women and children, have been killed.
• The solution can only be found by addressing the root causes, the primary one being the lack of a fully recognized, sovereign Palestinian state. It is necessary to implement all relevant UN Security Council resolutions on this matter.
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🎙 Из ответов Президента России Владимира Путина на вопросы СМИ в ходе пресс-конференции по итогам XVI саммита БРИКС.
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❓ Вопрос: Я прочитал итоговую декларацию БРИКС, и там говорится о необходимости глобальной и региональной стабильности, безопасности и справедливого мира. Девиз российского председательства в БРИКС включает такие понятия, по-моему, – справедливости и безопасности. Но как всё это соотносится с вашими действиями в последние два с половиной года, со вторжением российских войск в Украину? Где справедливость, стабильность и безопасность, в том числе безопасность России? Потому что до начала СВО не было ни атак дронов по российской территории, ни обстрелов российских городов, ни иностранных войск, оккупирующих российскую территорию, – этого не было.
И последнее: как это всё соотносится с недавним заявлением британской разведки о том, что Россия поставила перед собой цель сеять хаос на улицах Британии и Европы поджогами, диверсиями и так далее? Где стабильность?
💬 В.В.Путин: Начну с безопасности России, потому что для меня это самое главное.
Вы сказали про удары дронов и так далее. Да, этого не было, но была гораздо худшая ситуация. Ситуация заключалась в том, что нам на наши постоянные и настойчивые предложения наладить контакты и отношения со странами западного мира всё время указывали на своё место. Я могу вам совершенно определённо это сказать. Так вроде всё ласково, но в принципе нам всегда показывали своё место.
И это место в конечном счёте привело бы к скатыванию России в разряд второстепенных государств, которые выполняют исключительно функцию сырьевых придатков с потерей в известной степени и в большом объёме суверенитета страны.
Россия в таком качестве не только развиваться, она существовать не может.
Россия не может существовать, если она теряет свой суверенитет.
Выход России из этого состояния, укрепление своего суверенитета, независимости в экономике, в финансах, в военном деле означает повышение нашей безопасности и означает создание условий для её уверенного развития в будущем как самостоятельного государства, полноценного и самодостаточного, с теми партнёрами, каких мы имеем в БРИКС, которые уважают независимость России.
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Я понимаю, о чём Вы говорите. Но разве справедливо с точки зрения безопасности годами игнорировать наши постоянные обращения к партнёрам не расширять НАТО на восток? Разве справедливо врать нам в лицо, обещая, что такого расширения не будет, и, нарушая взятые на себя обязательства, делать это? Разве справедливо забраться к нам вот в «подбрюшье», в ту же Украину, и начать там строить, не готовиться, а именно уже строить военные базы? Разве это справедливо?
А справедливо провести государственный переворот, наплевав на все принципы международного права и Устава ООН, финансируя переворот в другой стране, в данном случае на Украине, и подтолкнув ситуацию к её развитию в направлении горячей фазы? Разве это справедливо с точки зрения всемирной безопасности?
А разве справедливо нарушать взятые на себя обязательства в рамках ОБСЕ, когда все страны Запада подписали бумагу, согласно которой не может быть безопасности одной стороны при нарушении безопасности другой? <...>
☝️ Никакой справедливости здесь нет, мы хотим поменять эту ситуацию, и мы добьёмся этого.
❓ Вопрос: По поводу утверждения британской разведки, что Россия сеет хаос на улицах Британии.
💬 В.В.Путин: Cпасибо Вам за то, что Вы напомнили мне про эту часть, – это полная чушь.
То, что происходит на улицах некоторых европейских городов, – это результат внутренней политики этих государств. Но мы же с вами знаем: на грани рецессии балансирует европейская экономика, а ведущие экономики еврозоны, они в рецессии фактически. <...>
Западные страны, европейские, взяли и отказались от наших энергоносителей. Ну мы же не отказываемся. До сих пор существует одна нитка по дну Балтийского моря – «Северный поток – 2». Что стоит немецким властям? Просто кнопку нажать, и всё пошло.
Но они не делают этого по политическим соображениям.
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❓ Вопрос: Я прочитал итоговую декларацию БРИКС, и там говорится о необходимости глобальной и региональной стабильности, безопасности и справедливого мира. Девиз российского председательства в БРИКС включает такие понятия, по-моему, – справедливости и безопасности. Но как всё это соотносится с вашими действиями в последние два с половиной года, со вторжением российских войск в Украину? Где справедливость, стабильность и безопасность, в том числе безопасность России? Потому что до начала СВО не было ни атак дронов по российской территории, ни обстрелов российских городов, ни иностранных войск, оккупирующих российскую территорию, – этого не было.
И последнее: как это всё соотносится с недавним заявлением британской разведки о том, что Россия поставила перед собой цель сеять хаос на улицах Британии и Европы поджогами, диверсиями и так далее? Где стабильность?
💬 В.В.Путин: Начну с безопасности России, потому что для меня это самое главное.
Вы сказали про удары дронов и так далее. Да, этого не было, но была гораздо худшая ситуация. Ситуация заключалась в том, что нам на наши постоянные и настойчивые предложения наладить контакты и отношения со странами западного мира всё время указывали на своё место. Я могу вам совершенно определённо это сказать. Так вроде всё ласково, но в принципе нам всегда показывали своё место.
И это место в конечном счёте привело бы к скатыванию России в разряд второстепенных государств, которые выполняют исключительно функцию сырьевых придатков с потерей в известной степени и в большом объёме суверенитета страны.
Россия в таком качестве не только развиваться, она существовать не может.
Россия не может существовать, если она теряет свой суверенитет.
Выход России из этого состояния, укрепление своего суверенитета, независимости в экономике, в финансах, в военном деле означает повышение нашей безопасности и означает создание условий для её уверенного развития в будущем как самостоятельного государства, полноценного и самодостаточного, с теми партнёрами, каких мы имеем в БРИКС, которые уважают независимость России.
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Я понимаю, о чём Вы говорите. Но разве справедливо с точки зрения безопасности годами игнорировать наши постоянные обращения к партнёрам не расширять НАТО на восток? Разве справедливо врать нам в лицо, обещая, что такого расширения не будет, и, нарушая взятые на себя обязательства, делать это? Разве справедливо забраться к нам вот в «подбрюшье», в ту же Украину, и начать там строить, не готовиться, а именно уже строить военные базы? Разве это справедливо?
А справедливо провести государственный переворот, наплевав на все принципы международного права и Устава ООН, финансируя переворот в другой стране, в данном случае на Украине, и подтолкнув ситуацию к её развитию в направлении горячей фазы? Разве это справедливо с точки зрения всемирной безопасности?
А разве справедливо нарушать взятые на себя обязательства в рамках ОБСЕ, когда все страны Запада подписали бумагу, согласно которой не может быть безопасности одной стороны при нарушении безопасности другой? <...>
☝️ Никакой справедливости здесь нет, мы хотим поменять эту ситуацию, и мы добьёмся этого.
❓ Вопрос: По поводу утверждения британской разведки, что Россия сеет хаос на улицах Британии.
💬 В.В.Путин: Cпасибо Вам за то, что Вы напомнили мне про эту часть, – это полная чушь.
То, что происходит на улицах некоторых европейских городов, – это результат внутренней политики этих государств. Но мы же с вами знаем: на грани рецессии балансирует европейская экономика, а ведущие экономики еврозоны, они в рецессии фактически. <...>
Западные страны, европейские, взяли и отказались от наших энергоносителей. Ну мы же не отказываемся. До сих пор существует одна нитка по дну Балтийского моря – «Северный поток – 2». Что стоит немецким властям? Просто кнопку нажать, и всё пошло.
Но они не делают этого по политическим соображениям.
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🔎 На сайте Посольства опубликована статья Генерального консула России в Киркенесе Н.А.Коныгина «К 80-й годовщине освобождения северной Норвегии»
(на русском языке 🇷🇺).
🔎 På ambassadens nettside ble det publisert artikkelen til Generalkonsul i Kirkenes N.A.Konygin «80 års jubileum for frigjøringen av Nord-Norge» (på norsk 🇳🇴).
(на русском языке 🇷🇺).
🔎 På ambassadens nettside ble det publisert artikkelen til Generalkonsul i Kirkenes N.A.Konygin «80 års jubileum for frigjøringen av Nord-Norge» (på norsk 🇳🇴).
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🗓️ 25 октября 2024 года - 80-летие освобождения Красной армией Восточного Финнмарка
💬 Торжественная церемония в Киркенесе 25 октября
🗓️ 25. oktober 2024 - 80 år for den Røde armes frigjøringen av Øst-Finnmark
💬 Høytidelig seremoni i Kirkenes 25.oktober
💬 Торжественная церемония в Киркенесе 25 октября
🗓️ 25. oktober 2024 - 80 år for den Røde armes frigjøringen av Øst-Finnmark
💬 Høytidelig seremoni i Kirkenes 25.oktober
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Ever ask yourself a question ❓ What do you really know about Russia? What lies have the MSM spoon-fed you?
'Inland Visions' follows host Sean Thomas across the country to shed those stereotypes. Prepare to discover Russia anew and see a new perspective on what the largest country in the world is all about.
📹 This time the programme explores the enchanting palace of Peterhof, dubbed the 'Russian Versailles'.
Known for its grand architecture, impressive fountains, and beautifully landscaped gardens, the royal estate near St. Petersburg embodies grandeur and luxury of the Russian Empire.
⛲️ One of Peterhof’s main highlights is its fountains. The Grand Cascade, with over 60 fountains and numerous statues, is an engineering marvel that relies entirely on gravity to function — no pumps are used.
🏰 Not only the fountains are remarkable — the Grand Palace, a lavish residence with opulent rooms & stunning interiors, also showcases the lifestyle of the Russian nobility.
Join 'Inland Visions' on a royal journey through captivating interiors, find peace in the heavenly gardens, and see what it takes to make hundreds of fountains work simultaneously!
'Inland Visions' follows host Sean Thomas across the country to shed those stereotypes. Prepare to discover Russia anew and see a new perspective on what the largest country in the world is all about.
📹 This time the programme explores the enchanting palace of Peterhof, dubbed the 'Russian Versailles'.
Known for its grand architecture, impressive fountains, and beautifully landscaped gardens, the royal estate near St. Petersburg embodies grandeur and luxury of the Russian Empire.
⛲️ One of Peterhof’s main highlights is its fountains. The Grand Cascade, with over 60 fountains and numerous statues, is an engineering marvel that relies entirely on gravity to function — no pumps are used.
🏰 Not only the fountains are remarkable — the Grand Palace, a lavish residence with opulent rooms & stunning interiors, also showcases the lifestyle of the Russian nobility.
Join 'Inland Visions' on a royal journey through captivating interiors, find peace in the heavenly gardens, and see what it takes to make hundreds of fountains work simultaneously!
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#БРИКС2024
🎉 22-24 октября 2024 года в Казани успешно прошёл XVI Саммит #БРИКС, ставший кульминацией российского председательства в объединении.
Участие в программе саммита приняли делегации 35 стран и 6 международных организаций.
Мероприятие освещали две тысячи журналистов из 59 стран мира.
До начала рабочих встреч высоких гостей ждал по-настоящему тёплый приём с дегустацией традиционного русского каравая и татарского чак-чака (1, 2, 3, 4).
Для вашего удобства подготовили дайджест публикаций обо всех мероприятиях саммита 👇
ДЕНЬ 1 (22 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние переговоры с:
🇨🇳 Председателем КНР Си Цзиньпином,
🇮🇳 Премьер-министром Индии Н.Моди,
🇿🇦 Президентом ЮАР С.Рамафозой,
🇪🇬 Президентом Египта А.Сиси
🌐 Президентом Нового банка развития Д.Роуссефф.
• В Колонном зале Казанской Ратуши прошёл гала-концерт солистов стран БРИКС.
👉 Подробнее – в нашем видеоролике.
ДЕНЬ 2 (23 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин принял участие в заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в узком составе.
💬 Из выступления В.В.Путина:
Мы все являемся свидетелями динамичного развития БРИКС, укрепления его авторитета и влияния в мировых делах. Государства – участники нашего объединения обладают поистине огромным политическим, экономическим, научно-технологическим и человеческим потенциалом.
• Принята Казанская декларация XVI Саммит БРИКС.
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние встречи с:
🇮🇷 Президентом Ирана М.Пезешкианом,
🇻🇪 Президентом Венесуэлы Н.Мадуро,
🇹🇷 Президентом Турции Р.Т.Эрдоганом,
🇪🇹 Премьер-министром Эфиопии А.Ахмедом.
• Президент России В.В.Путин принял участие в заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в расширенном составе.
• Состоялась церемония совместного фотографирования лидеров делегаций стран БРИКС.
• Главы государств-членов БРИКС и лидеры стран, заинтересованных в сотрудничестве с объединением, посетили торжественный приём от имени Президента России.
ДЕНЬ 3 (24 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин выступил на пленарном заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич» / «БРИКС плюс».
💬 Из выступления В.В.Путина:
Все наши государства разделяют схожие устремления, ценности, видение нового демократического миропорядка, отражающего всё культурно-цивилизационное многообразие. И убеждены, что в основе такого миропорядка должны лежать универсальные принципы уважения законных интересов и суверенного выбора стран и народов, соблюдение международного права и настрой на взаимовыгодное, честное сотрудничество.
• Состоялась церемония совместного фотографирования глав делегаций государств-участников заседания XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич»/«БРИКС плюс».
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние встречи с:
🇺🇳 Генеральным секретарём ООН Антониу Гутеррешем,
🇱🇦 Президентом Лаоса Т.Сисулитом,
🇵🇸 Президентом Палестины М.Аббасом,
🇲🇷 Президентом Мавритании М.Ульд Шейхом Эль-Газуани,
🇧🇴 Президентом Боливии Л.Альберто Арсе Катакорой,
🇻🇳 Премьер-министром Вьетнама Фам Минь Тинем,
🤝 Президентом Республики Сербской М.Додиком.
• Пресс-конференция В.В.Путина по итогам XVI саммита БРИКС.
💬 Из ответов В.В.Путина на вопросы СМИ:
В Казани мы подтвердили, что БРИКС – это не замкнутый формат, он открыт для всех, кто разделяет ценности БРИКС, и его члены готовы работать над поиском совместных решений без диктата извне или попыток навязать кому бы то ни было только какие-то узкие подходы.
🎉 22-24 октября 2024 года в Казани успешно прошёл XVI Саммит #БРИКС, ставший кульминацией российского председательства в объединении.
Участие в программе саммита приняли делегации 35 стран и 6 международных организаций.
Мероприятие освещали две тысячи журналистов из 59 стран мира.
До начала рабочих встреч высоких гостей ждал по-настоящему тёплый приём с дегустацией традиционного русского каравая и татарского чак-чака (1, 2, 3, 4).
Для вашего удобства подготовили дайджест публикаций обо всех мероприятиях саммита 👇
ДЕНЬ 1 (22 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние переговоры с:
🇨🇳 Председателем КНР Си Цзиньпином,
🇮🇳 Премьер-министром Индии Н.Моди,
🇿🇦 Президентом ЮАР С.Рамафозой,
🇪🇬 Президентом Египта А.Сиси
🌐 Президентом Нового банка развития Д.Роуссефф.
• В Колонном зале Казанской Ратуши прошёл гала-концерт солистов стран БРИКС.
👉 Подробнее – в нашем видеоролике.
ДЕНЬ 2 (23 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин принял участие в заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в узком составе.
💬 Из выступления В.В.Путина:
Мы все являемся свидетелями динамичного развития БРИКС, укрепления его авторитета и влияния в мировых делах. Государства – участники нашего объединения обладают поистине огромным политическим, экономическим, научно-технологическим и человеческим потенциалом.
• Принята Казанская декларация XVI Саммит БРИКС.
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние встречи с:
🇮🇷 Президентом Ирана М.Пезешкианом,
🇻🇪 Президентом Венесуэлы Н.Мадуро,
🇹🇷 Президентом Турции Р.Т.Эрдоганом,
🇪🇹 Премьер-министром Эфиопии А.Ахмедом.
• Президент России В.В.Путин принял участие в заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в расширенном составе.
• Состоялась церемония совместного фотографирования лидеров делегаций стран БРИКС.
• Главы государств-членов БРИКС и лидеры стран, заинтересованных в сотрудничестве с объединением, посетили торжественный приём от имени Президента России.
ДЕНЬ 3 (24 октября 2024 года)
• Президент России В.В.Путин выступил на пленарном заседании XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич» / «БРИКС плюс».
💬 Из выступления В.В.Путина:
Все наши государства разделяют схожие устремления, ценности, видение нового демократического миропорядка, отражающего всё культурно-цивилизационное многообразие. И убеждены, что в основе такого миропорядка должны лежать универсальные принципы уважения законных интересов и суверенного выбора стран и народов, соблюдение международного права и настрой на взаимовыгодное, честное сотрудничество.
• Состоялась церемония совместного фотографирования глав делегаций государств-участников заседания XVI саммита БРИКС в формате «аутрич»/«БРИКС плюс».
• Президент России В.В.Путин провёл двусторонние встречи с:
🇺🇳 Генеральным секретарём ООН Антониу Гутеррешем,
🇱🇦 Президентом Лаоса Т.Сисулитом,
🇵🇸 Президентом Палестины М.Аббасом,
🇲🇷 Президентом Мавритании М.Ульд Шейхом Эль-Газуани,
🇧🇴 Президентом Боливии Л.Альберто Арсе Катакорой,
🇻🇳 Премьер-министром Вьетнама Фам Минь Тинем,
🤝 Президентом Республики Сербской М.Додиком.
• Пресс-конференция В.В.Путина по итогам XVI саммита БРИКС.
💬 Из ответов В.В.Путина на вопросы СМИ:
В Казани мы подтвердили, что БРИКС – это не замкнутый формат, он открыт для всех, кто разделяет ценности БРИКС, и его члены готовы работать над поиском совместных решений без диктата извне или попыток навязать кому бы то ни было только какие-то узкие подходы.
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It's a wrap!
🤝 The XVI #BRICS Summit (October 22-24) — one of the most important international events of the year — has successfully concluded in Kazan under the Russia's Chairship.
Watch our event recap video and relive the best moments from the Summit 👆
📹 #ICYMI
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🎙 Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation Roman Kolesnikov at the Thematic Discussion on "Regional Disarmament and Security" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (New York, October 28, 2024)
💬 Regional security in various parts of the world has been put to most serious tests over recent years. Tensions are increasing, bellicose rhetoric is growing, current long-standing regional conflicts renew more intensively, new hotbeds of tension are emerging, and the "collective West" has finally chosen the path of forceful dominance in the world. <...>
These global military security trends continue to gain momentum in Europe as well. The reason is the course set by the US and its NATO allies for open confrontation with Russia, undermining the foundations of European security and breaking the comprehensive system of arms control and confidence-building measures. <...>
Russia has always believed the system of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements to be the cornerstone of international security. However, this system has noticeably deteriorated recently at the whim of Western countries.
For several decades, the United States and its NATO allies have continued the process initiated to break key agreements in the field of arms control and confidence-building:
🔻 in 2002, Washington unilaterally terminated the Soviet‑US Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty,
🔻 in 2019, Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty,
🔻 In 2020, Washington withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty, which forced us to cease participation in it.
🔻 In response to the decision of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, which finally and irrevocably destroyed the CFE Treaty system of restrictions, we decided to withdraw from this Treaty in 2023.
Even a brief list of facts makes it clear who is responsible for the present very deplorable security situation and further deterioration of the military-political environment in the world.
It is possible to return the situation under control and normalize it only on the basis of compliance with the generally recognized norms of international law, the UN principles of activities, its Charter, goals and objectives.
👉 Attempts to resume any dialogue are doomed to failure until the North Atlantic Alliance actually abandons its current anti-Russian policy. Given the current lack of trust and open hostility on the part of Washington and collective Brussels, it is unfounded and naive to expect progress from us in matters of conventional arms control in Europe.
Shaping such a regime in the future, if and when it becomes possible, will definitely require fundamentally new approaches and inevitable consideration of Russia's national interests.
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💬 Regional security in various parts of the world has been put to most serious tests over recent years. Tensions are increasing, bellicose rhetoric is growing, current long-standing regional conflicts renew more intensively, new hotbeds of tension are emerging, and the "collective West" has finally chosen the path of forceful dominance in the world. <...>
These global military security trends continue to gain momentum in Europe as well. The reason is the course set by the US and its NATO allies for open confrontation with Russia, undermining the foundations of European security and breaking the comprehensive system of arms control and confidence-building measures. <...>
Russia has always believed the system of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements to be the cornerstone of international security. However, this system has noticeably deteriorated recently at the whim of Western countries.
For several decades, the United States and its NATO allies have continued the process initiated to break key agreements in the field of arms control and confidence-building:
🔻 in 2002, Washington unilaterally terminated the Soviet‑US Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty,
🔻 in 2019, Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty,
🔻 In 2020, Washington withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty, which forced us to cease participation in it.
🔻 In response to the decision of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, which finally and irrevocably destroyed the CFE Treaty system of restrictions, we decided to withdraw from this Treaty in 2023.
Even a brief list of facts makes it clear who is responsible for the present very deplorable security situation and further deterioration of the military-political environment in the world.
It is possible to return the situation under control and normalize it only on the basis of compliance with the generally recognized norms of international law, the UN principles of activities, its Charter, goals and objectives.
👉 Attempts to resume any dialogue are doomed to failure until the North Atlantic Alliance actually abandons its current anti-Russian policy. Given the current lack of trust and open hostility on the part of Washington and collective Brussels, it is unfounded and naive to expect progress from us in matters of conventional arms control in Europe.
Shaping such a regime in the future, if and when it becomes possible, will definitely require fundamentally new approaches and inevitable consideration of Russia's national interests.
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✉️ Excerpt from the President of Russia Vladimir Putin's greetings to participants and guests at the 8th World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad (October 30, 2024)
✍️ Russia is steadfastly intensifying its endeavours to support foreign compatriots.
✅ Most recently, the opportunities for restoring and acquiring Russian citizenship have been significantly expanded.
✅ The mechanisms of the State Voluntary Resettlement Programme, under which more than 1.2 million individuals have already entered our country, are being continuously enhanced.
✅ The Foundation for Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad allocates additional resources to those in need of legal assistance.
I am pleased to acknowledge that, despite the formidable challenges and harassment faced today in the West by citizens who uphold spiritual ties with Russia and share our moral values, over 400 representatives of Russian communities from more than a hundred states have assembled at this Congress.
🤝 Naturally, for delegates residing in unfriendly countries, travelling to Moscow to participate in this event demanded personal courage. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to those who, even under the most challenging circumstances, persist in actively defending the international standing of Russian culture and the Russian language.
I am confident that during the Congress, you will not only deliberate on the issues confronting Russian communities abroad today, but also propose new ideas and initiatives that will serve to consolidate the vast Russian world and realise its immense creative potential
✍️ Russia is steadfastly intensifying its endeavours to support foreign compatriots.
✅ Most recently, the opportunities for restoring and acquiring Russian citizenship have been significantly expanded.
✅ The mechanisms of the State Voluntary Resettlement Programme, under which more than 1.2 million individuals have already entered our country, are being continuously enhanced.
✅ The Foundation for Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad allocates additional resources to those in need of legal assistance.
I am pleased to acknowledge that, despite the formidable challenges and harassment faced today in the West by citizens who uphold spiritual ties with Russia and share our moral values, over 400 representatives of Russian communities from more than a hundred states have assembled at this Congress.
🤝 Naturally, for delegates residing in unfriendly countries, travelling to Moscow to participate in this event demanded personal courage. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to those who, even under the most challenging circumstances, persist in actively defending the international standing of Russian culture and the Russian language.
I am confident that during the Congress, you will not only deliberate on the issues confronting Russian communities abroad today, but also propose new ideas and initiatives that will serve to consolidate the vast Russian world and realise its immense creative potential
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at the 8th World Congress of Compatriots
📍Moscow, October 30, 2024
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The situation on the international stage has not improved over the past three years since the previous congress held in October 2021.
The US-led collective West has actually redoubled its systemic efforts at containing Russia, launching a full-scale hybrid war against our country with the aim of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on it.
Washington and its NATO vassals are openly speaking about pushing Russia to the margins of global development.
But all efforts by those who wish evil to Russia are in vain, and are doomed to fail.
In fact, Russia has been carrying out the special military operation with great resolve and confidence in an effort to ensure its legitimate security interests and prevent Ukraine from turning into a hostile entity under NATO’s control. <...>
Make no mistake, Russia will achieve all the goals of the special military operation as defined by President Vladimir Putin. We will secure and reliably ensure Russia’s security, and enable our citizens and compatriots to live in honour and dignity, to live where their forefathers used to live, and to speak their mother tongue, preserve their history and their spiritual and moral values.
Attempts to isolate Russia on the international stage also failed miserably.
The nations of the Global Majority refused to toe the Western line and opted for forging closer ties with Russia in various settings and sectors. The outcomes of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, held as part of Russia’s chairmanship, prove this point. The people of the Global South and East understand that a sovereign and assertive Russia presents a major force in terms of shaping a multipolar world order with greater justice for all in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter not in word, but in deed. Instead of handpicking these principles at its discretion, Russia adheres to all of them considering their interconnected and holistic nature. This world order will reflect the interests and aspirations of the entire humankind, rather than just a few countries belonging to the so-called Golden Billion.
We do understand that the developments around the world have affected the way we operate. This is what President Vladimir Putin said in his message. The coordination councils for the organisations of compatriots and other associations of compatriots have come under serious pressure in unfriendly countries, including manifestations of a Russia-hating attitude, and other forms of discrimination, as well as attempts to cancel Russian culture and eliminate the Russian language from the public space and even from everyday life. There is also an effort to sow division within the global Orthodoxy.
Faced with this unprecedented pressure, you have preserved your spiritual, cultural and linguistic bond with your historical Motherland, and have been contributing to reinforcing our international standing. The fact that this congress brought together so many high-profile participants demonstrates that all attempts to alienate the members of the Russian world from one another will fail, no matter who tries to achieve this goal.
The theme of the Congress, Together with Russia, is more pertinent than ever. The current global situation necessitates additional exertion and synergy of efforts.
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❗️ The Russian government will continue to support your aspirations to benefit your historical Motherland, promote its economic growth and social progress, and strengthen its international role. There is no doubt that our joint efforts will help preserve and increase the creative potential of the Russian world as our legacy for future generations.
📍Moscow, October 30, 2024
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The situation on the international stage has not improved over the past three years since the previous congress held in October 2021.
The US-led collective West has actually redoubled its systemic efforts at containing Russia, launching a full-scale hybrid war against our country with the aim of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on it.
Washington and its NATO vassals are openly speaking about pushing Russia to the margins of global development.
But all efforts by those who wish evil to Russia are in vain, and are doomed to fail.
In fact, Russia has been carrying out the special military operation with great resolve and confidence in an effort to ensure its legitimate security interests and prevent Ukraine from turning into a hostile entity under NATO’s control. <...>
Make no mistake, Russia will achieve all the goals of the special military operation as defined by President Vladimir Putin. We will secure and reliably ensure Russia’s security, and enable our citizens and compatriots to live in honour and dignity, to live where their forefathers used to live, and to speak their mother tongue, preserve their history and their spiritual and moral values.
Attempts to isolate Russia on the international stage also failed miserably.
The nations of the Global Majority refused to toe the Western line and opted for forging closer ties with Russia in various settings and sectors. The outcomes of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, held as part of Russia’s chairmanship, prove this point. The people of the Global South and East understand that a sovereign and assertive Russia presents a major force in terms of shaping a multipolar world order with greater justice for all in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter not in word, but in deed. Instead of handpicking these principles at its discretion, Russia adheres to all of them considering their interconnected and holistic nature. This world order will reflect the interests and aspirations of the entire humankind, rather than just a few countries belonging to the so-called Golden Billion.
We do understand that the developments around the world have affected the way we operate. This is what President Vladimir Putin said in his message. The coordination councils for the organisations of compatriots and other associations of compatriots have come under serious pressure in unfriendly countries, including manifestations of a Russia-hating attitude, and other forms of discrimination, as well as attempts to cancel Russian culture and eliminate the Russian language from the public space and even from everyday life. There is also an effort to sow division within the global Orthodoxy.
Faced with this unprecedented pressure, you have preserved your spiritual, cultural and linguistic bond with your historical Motherland, and have been contributing to reinforcing our international standing. The fact that this congress brought together so many high-profile participants demonstrates that all attempts to alienate the members of the Russian world from one another will fail, no matter who tries to achieve this goal.
The theme of the Congress, Together with Russia, is more pertinent than ever. The current global situation necessitates additional exertion and synergy of efforts.
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❗️ The Russian government will continue to support your aspirations to benefit your historical Motherland, promote its economic growth and social progress, and strengthen its international role. There is no doubt that our joint efforts will help preserve and increase the creative potential of the Russian world as our legacy for future generations.
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