📑 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, as per an annual tradition, has issued a Report regarding the Situation with the Glorification of Nazism and the Spread of Neo-Nazism and Other Practices That Contribute to Fueling Contemporary Forms of Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance

Read the Report in full (pdf)

This report is an important part of the ongoing efforts by Russian MFA to draw attention to the manifestations of various forms of glorification of Nazism and neo-Nazism, racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance in a number of foreign countries.

The document devotes significant attention to the policy pursued by certain states, primarily the Baltic countries, Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova, aimed at eradicating on their territories the Soviet-era legacy and memorial heritage that honours those who fought against Nazism.

The aforementioned countries are escalating efforts to falsify the history of WWII to justify Nazi ideology. <...> The report also reflects the line of Western countries aimed at inciting rampant Russophobia.

❗️ These negative processes have either emerged or intensified there and are presented as a means to counter the Special Military Operation by Russia's Armed Forces, which our country is conducting to denazify and demilitarize Ukraine and protect the civilian population of #Donbass. Consequently, the overt glorification of Nazism and the whitewashing of Nazi collaborators have, in fact, become a form of support for its modern-day adherents in Kiev.

Certain adherents of integration with Europe are themselves equating European values with Nazism. It is no wonder that modern European actors are trying to diminish the significance and, most importantly, blur the verdict of the Nuremberg Tribunal 👉 the very existence of its verdict is a great obstacle for the current adherents of the "rules-based order" supporting modern Nazis.

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Substantively, this report is based on the provisions of the thematic Resolution "Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance," which the Russian Federation, together with a broad range of co-sponsors from all regions, submits annually to the UN General Assembly for consideration.

The overwhelming majority of UN Member States share Russia's position on opposing glorification of Nazism and justification of racism. Unprecedented pressure from the "collective West" cannot change this reality. In 2024, Russia's resolution was supported by 119 states, a clear majority of the international community.

Particular concern is raised by the solidarity of states that once belonged to the Nazi Axis, casting doubt on the sincerity of Germany, Italy, and Japan in their proclaimed repentance for the war crimes and crimes against humanity they committed during WWII. <...> The bitter irony is that such a sacrilegious attitude toward the memory of the victims of Nazism, fascism, and militarism is displayed in the very year marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism.

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The Report itself is divided into national segments, where the situation in certain countries, mainly those suffering from various manifestations of Nazism or even themselves, such as the Kiev regime or the Baltic States promote Neo-Nazism on a state level.

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The manifestations of racial discrimination and glorification of Nazism pose a direct threat to the fundamental values of genuine democracy and human rights, and represent a serious challenge.

Russia, together with its like-minded partners, will continue to oppose such racist and neo-colonial practices by every possible means.

🎙️Комментарий Посольства России в Норвегии для программы «Дебаты» на норвежском телеканале «НРК» в связи с закрытием аэропорта г.Осло 23 сентября из-за наблюдения дронов (23 сентября 2025 г.)

Очевидно, что жертвами проблем в работе гражданских аэропортов и авиации, в т.ч. вследствие кибератак, незаконного использования дронов, а также санкционных ограничений на полеты в другие страны, становятся прежде всего мирные жители европейских стран, включая граждан России, что не может не вызывать нашу озабоченность.

Россияне на постоянной основе сталкиваются с внешними атаками на авиакомпании и аэропорты внутри страны, а теперь наблюдают это и в других странах.

Для решения этих проблем нужен не фрагментарный подход, а объединение усилий и совместное обсуждение проблематики безопасности гражданской авиации перед лицом общих угроз, в т.ч. на площадках профильных международных организаций. Россия открыта для сотрудничества.

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🎙️Kommentar fra Russlands ambassade i Norge for NRKs direktesendt program «Debatten» med Fredrik Solvang om stengningen av Gardemoen lufthavn 23. september på grunn av uautoriserte droner (23. september 2025)

Det er åpenbart at ofrene for problemer i driften av sivile flyplasser og luftfart, blant annet som følge av cyberangrep, ulovlig bruk av droner og sanksjonsrestriksjoner på flyvninger til andre land, først og fremst er sivilbefolkningen i europeiske land, inkludert russiske statsborgere, noe som bekymrer oss veldig mye.

Russere opplever stadig angrep på flyselskaper og flyplasser inne i Russland, og nå ser de dette også i andre land.

For å løse disse problemene trenger vi ikke en fragmentert tilnærming, men en felles linnsats og felles diskusjon om sikkerhetsspørsmål innen sivil luftfart i møte med felles trusler, blant annet i relevante internasjonale organisasjoner. Russland er åpent for samarbeid. 

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#UNGA80 – the 80th Anniversary Session is in full swing!

#Day1 📹 #VideoRecap

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to take part in the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. As is customary, dozens of meetings, contacts and events take place on its sidelines.

⏳ They say the whirlwind pace of the “Big Apple” is nearly impossible to match – but no task is beyond Russian diplomats led by Minister Lavrov

12 hours – 12 meetings:

• Meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia Juraj Blanár

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Péter Szijjártó

• Meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs ad interim of Vietnam Lê Hoài Trung

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic Roberto Álvarez

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Morocco Nasser Bourita

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Serbia Marko Đurić

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Grenada Joseph Andall

• Meeting with Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis

• Meeting with the foreign ministers of the Confederation of Sahel States

👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Lavrov, at the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in real time!

🎙 Выступление Президента России В.В.Путина на Глобальном атомном форуме (Москва, 25 сентября 2025 года)

💬 В.В.Путин: Мы с вами встречаемся в рамках Глобального атомного форума. Рад приветствовать здесь глав государств, руководителей международных организаций и рассчитываю, что мы вместе сможем предметно обсудить вопросы, которые касаются настоящего и будущего атомной отрасли.

Такой диалог особенно важен в условиях, когда всё больше стран, крупных компаний видят в мирном атоме важнейший энергетический ресурс для долгосрочного ускоренного развития. Последовательно формируется и отношение общества к атомной энергетике как к экологически чистой технологии, которая открывает огромные возможности.

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Не без гордости можно сказать, что только Россия сегодня обладает компетенциями во всей технологической цепочке ядерной энергетики, а благодаря безопасности, устойчивости к внешним воздействиям атомные станции, построенные по российскому дизайну, являются самыми востребованными в мире.

📊 Добавлю также, что мы развиваем проекты и малых как наземных, так и плавучих АЭС. Сейчас только нам руководитель «Росатома» рассказывал [в ходе осмотра выставки музея «Атом»]. Совсем скоро будем производить их серийно.

Залогом лидерства России является наш принципиальный подход.

Во-первых, мы строго выполняем взятые на себя контрактные обязательства, я хочу это подчеркнуть, строго всё выполняем вне зависимости от какой бы то ни было политической конъюнктуры.

Во-вторых, мы отвергаем так называемый технологический колониализм, то есть не ставим наших партнёров в зависимость от российских технических решений, а, напротив, помогаем создать свою собственную суверенную национальную атомную отрасль, включая подготовку кадров, формирование центров компетенций. Активно привлекаем местные компании, оказываем помощь в эксплуатации энергоблоков, обеспечиваем поставки ядерного топлива и обращение с отходами.

Скажу больше: мы делимся опытом, знаниями и в создании других передовых отраслей XXI века – это ядерная медицина, цифровые системы, электротранспорт, новые материалы. В результате помогаем нашим партнёрам совершить настоящий рывок в развитии, вывести экономику на новый уровень эффективности, повысить качество жизни людей в конечном счёте.

Всё это важное общественное, социальное измерение нашей работы, зримое подтверждение того, что именно равный доступ к технологиям, в том числе в сфере мирного атома, может обеспечить динамичное, при этом справедливое, устойчивое глобальное развитие.

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#Day2 📹 #VideoRecap

🏃‍♂️The Russian delegation continues its “diplomatic marathon” during the High-Level Week of #UNGA80!

⏱️ By the end of the second day we can report excellent results – 11 events, comprehensive meetings and negotiations:

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria Asaad al-Shaibani

• Meeting with President of Bolivia Luis Arce

• The G20 Ministerial Meeting

• Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the CSTO member states

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration of Egypt Badr Abdelatty

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Fuad Hussein

• Meeting with high representatives of the Pacific Small Island Developing States

• Meeting with the OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu

• Ministerial meeting of the regional quartet on Afghanistan

• Meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Sudan Monday Semaya Kumba

• Meeting with the UN Secretary-General António Guterres

👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Sergey Lavrov at the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in real time!

For those just tuning in, here’s a recap #Day1.

⚡️ BRICS Joint Media Statement following the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on the margins of 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (New York, September 26)

👉 Read in full (Telegraph: I, II)

Key points:

• The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism, multipolarity and upholding international law, including the purposes and principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations (UN), in their entirety and interconnectedness as its indispensable cornerstone and the central role of the UN in the international system.

• The Ministers reiterated their commitment to ensuring greater and more meaningful participation and representation of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries (EMDCs), as well as Least Developed Countries (LDCs), especially from Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, in global decision-making processes and structures and making them better attuned to contemporary realities.

• The Ministers called for more just and equitable global governance and mutually beneficial relations among nations based on international law with an enhanced role for the Global South and the developing world in global governance.

• The Ministers reiterated their support for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships so that it can adequately respond to prevailing global challenges and support the legitimate aspirations of emerging and developing countries from Africa, Asia and Latin America, including #BRICS countries, to play a greater role in international affairs, in particular in the United Nations, including its Security Council.

• The Ministers expressed concern over proliferation of trade-restrictive actions, whether in the form of indiscriminate rising of tariffs and non-tariff measures, or protectionism, in particular measures used as a means of coercion that threaten to further reduce global trade, disrupt global supply chains, and introduce uncertainty into international economic and trade activities, potentially exacerbating existing economic disparities and affecting prospects for global economic development.

• The Ministers commended four consecutive developing countries as G20 Presidencies of Indonesia, India, Brazil, and South Africa during 2022-2025. They applauded the inclusion of the African Union as a full G20 member and the inclusion of voices from the Global South in the G20 mandate.

• The Ministers condemned the military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and expressed grave concern over the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East.

• Cognizant of the growing complexity in contemporary global challenges, including heightened geopolitical tensions, they underscored the urgent need for collective responses. The Ministers agreed that BRICS will continue to play a proactive and constructive role in addressing global challenges through dialogue and diplomacy.

• The Ministers noted that the BRICS expansion reflects its influence, credibility, and appeal as an important platform for inclusive global governance and for amplifying the collective voices from the Global South. In this regard, they underscored the need for enhanced coordination, continuity and support for a long-term institutional development of the grouping.

#UNGA80

📆 On September 26, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov participated in the meeting of #BRICS Foreign Ministers, held on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York.

In line with established practice, the meeting was organised by the Indian side as the incoming BRICS Chair.

A substantive exchange of views took place on a wide range of pressing international issues, including the agenda of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly. The Ministers discussed peace and security, the reform of the global governance system with a view to increasing the representation of developing countries, and the promotion of sustainable development.

🤝 The Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening coordination within BRICS in international fora, based on the member states’ adherence to multilateral principles and the goal of building a more just world order with the UN playing the central role and grounded in international law.

☝️ Sergey Lavrov highlighted the importance of jointly implementing practical initiatives launched during the Russian and Brazilian chairships, including the establishment of a new investment platform, the BRICS cross-border payment initiative, depository and clearing infrastructure, a reinsurance mechanism, and a BRICS grain exchange.

Following the meeting, a joint media statement was adopted.

📺 Remarks by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the General Debate of 80th Session of the UN General Assembly.

Key points (Unofficial translation):

• 80 years ago the most terrible war in human history came to an end. More than 70 million people fell victim to hostilities, hunger and disease. In 1945 the course of world history changed forever. We hold sacred the memory of brotherhood-in-arms with all Allies who then stood on the side of truth in the struggle against the forces of evil.

• #UNCharterIsOurRules The principles and the Charter agreed upon by the founding fathers of our Organization still serve as a bright beacon for international cooperation.

• We advocate for the unconditional observance of the principle of equality. In it lies the guarantee that all countries can take their rightful place in world affairs, regardless of their military power, population size, territory or economy.

• Russia strongly condemned the Hamas militants’ attack on peaceful Israelis on October 7, 2023. However, there is no justification for the brutal killing of Palestinian civilians, just as there is no justification for terrorism.

• The Arabic language is not banned in Israel, nor is Hebrew in Arab countries or Iran – but the Russian language is banned in Ukraine. Let me recall that Article 1 of the Charter speaks of the need to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, without distinction of race, sex, language or religion. Europe remains silent, obsessed with the utopian goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia.

• The rights of Russians and Russian-speaking people in the territories still under the control of the Kiev regime must be fully restored. On this basis we are ready to discuss the security guarantees for Ukraine.

• Russia and the US bear a special responsibility for world affairs, for avoiding risks that could plunge humanity into a new war.

• The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (#SCO) and #BRICS play a special role as mechanisms for coordination of countries of the Global South and East.

• NATO is already cramped in Europe, and it is expanding into the Pacific Ocean, the South China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, undermining the universal ASEAN mechanisms and creating threats not only to China and Russia but also to other countries in the region.

• Speaking of the future, we must not forget the lessons of the past – especially when Nazism is once again raising its head in Europe, militarization is gaining momentum under the same anti-Russian slogans. This causes particular concern given that a number of political figures, now in power in Brussels and certain EU and NATO capitals, seriously discuss World War III as a possible scenario.

• We call on member states and the Secretariat’s leadership to scrupulously follow all the Charter’s principles – without exception and without double standards. Then the legacy of the UN’s founding fathers will not be wasted.

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✅ Russia's delegation led by Minister Lavrov has concluded its “diplomatic marathon” at the High-Level Week of #UNGA80!

The pace and results were, as always, impressive. A few figures to: in 90+ hours, our diplomats held ~40 different events, meetings and talks with representatives of more than 50 countries.

Catch up with the #VideoRecap 👇

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👉 #DAY2
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🎙 Minister Lavrov’s address at the General Assembly
🎙 Minister Lavrov’s press conference

🎙 President Vladimir Putin's Address on the Day of Reunification of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Lugansk People’s Republic and the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with Russia (September 30, 2025)

💬 President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Friends, citizens of Russia,

I extend my heartfelt congratulations on this holiday – the Day of Reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk people’s republics, and the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with our vast, united country.

Three years ago, in referendums held in Donbass and Novorossiya, millions of our compatriots freely and independently chose their future.

They fulfilled a dream cherished for many years and made a momentous, historic decision: to be with their Fatherland, with Russia, to return to their native family of which they had always been a part. Together, we did what had to be done, and we are proud of it. We supported our brothers and sisters in their resolute and responsible choice.

Today, in defence of that choice, our soldiers and commanders go into battle, while the entire country works and fights for a just cause.

Together we defend our love for the Motherland and the unity of our shared history. We fight and prevail, safeguarding our vital national interests, our common memory and values, the Russian language, traditions, culture and faith, as well as our sacred right to honour the feats of our forefathers, generations of true patriots of Russia, both warriors and workers. Together, shoulder to shoulder, we will continue to build our common home – a great and independent nation, a sovereign state. We will overcome every trial and emerge even stronger.

I know how difficult life remains for the people of the liberated cities and towns. There are many urgent, pressing problems, including fundamental issues that affect everyone’s daily life, such as reliable water supply and access to quality medical care. It is not only a matter of restoring what was destroyed in the fighting, but also of repairing infrastructure that had been neglected for decades.

That is why a large-scale programme of socioeconomic development has been launched – in essence, the revival of our ancestral, historic Russian lands. The whole country, all Russian regions, are taking part. Thanks to their direct involvement and significant federal support, more than 23,500 facilities have been built or renovated in Donbass and Novorossiya since 2022. These include housing and schools, modern medical centres, sports facilities and advanced youth centres. Energy, communications, utilities and transport systems are being upgraded. Already 460 kilometres of utility networks and 6,350 kilometres of roads have been laid or modernised.

Yes, much remains to be done. But every task we have set will, without doubt, be accomplished. We will create the conditions needed to unlock the enormous potential of Donbass and Novorossiya – industrial, agricultural, scientific and cultural. These territories will become places where new families are created, children and grandchildren are raised, and opportunities grow for education, creativity, self-realisation and professional advancement.

On this holiday, in the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland, I wish to address special gratitude to the soldiers and officers – the true heroes of our time.

Thank you for your loyalty to the Motherland, for your courage and valour, and for the dedication you show every day in your demanding military service.

I am confident that thanks to you, Russia’s security will remain reliably assured and that long-awaited and lasting peace will return to the heroic land of Donbass and Novorossiya.

We are together. And that means all our plans will be fulfilled.

Happy Reunification Day!

Read in full at Kremlin.ru