🎙Kommentar fra Russlands ambassade i Norge til NRK Urix angående befolkningssituasjonen i Republikken Krim og Sevastopol
❓NRK Urix jobber med en sak om befolkningssituasjonen på Krim. Kan Ambassaden, besvare, hvor mange russere har flyttet til halvøya i perioden 2014-2025 og hvilke incentiver har russiske myndigheter for å legge til rette for at russere flytter til Krim?
💬 Svar: Offisielle statistikker om befolkningen i Republikken Krim og Sevastopol er tilgjengelig på nettstedene til den føderale statlige statistikkbyrået (Rosstat) og den føderale statlige statistikkbyråets administrasjon for Republikken Krim og byen Sevastopol (Krimstat).
Ifølge folketellingen i 2014 bodde det 1,89 millioner mennesker i Republikken Krim. Når det gjelder etnisk sammensetning, identifiserte 65 % seg som russere, 16 % som ukrainere og 12 % som krimtatarer. I 2021 var befolkningen i Republikken Krim 1,91 millioner mennesker. Representanter for 175 nasjonaliteter bor i regionen.
Det har således vært en jevn økning i befolkningen på Krim på grunn av migrasjon av russere, ukrainere, krimtatarer og representanter for andre nasjonaliteter, blant annet fra Ukraina, som får russisk statsborgerskap gjennom en forenklet prosedyre.
Det bør bemerkes at befolkningen på Krim varierer sterkt i turistsesongen. Etter gjenforeningen med Russland har turiststrømmen til Krim økt 2,5 ganger sammenlignet med perioden med nedgang under ukrainsk kontroll. I 2021 ferierte rundt 9,5 millioner mennesker på feriestedene i Krim.
Til tross for de ukrainske væpnede styrkers forbrytelser mot sivile på den russiske halvøya, inkludert angrepet av ukrainske droner på territoriet til Foros sanatorium 21. september 2025, som resulterte i tre sivile dødsfall, og ATACMS-missilangrepet med klaseammunisjon på Sevastopol 23. juni 2024, som drepte fire mennesker, inkludert to barn, på byens strand, nådde turiststrømmen til Krim i 2024 over 6 millioner turister, noe som er 16 % høyere enn i 2023.
Veksten ble muliggjort av den intensive byggingen og moderniseringen av fritids- og transportinfrastruktur, inkludert åpningen i 2018 av en ny terminal på Simferopol lufthavn og Krim-broen, som forbinder halvøya med det russiske fastlandet. Bevilgningene til veisektoren ble mer enn syvdoblet sammenlignet med 2014, noe som ikke bare gjorde det mulig å bygge nye motorveier, som "Tavrida", men også å reparere rundt 4500 kilometer med bilveier.
Etter at Krim ble integrert i det russiske økonomiske systemet, har også den sosioøkonomiske situasjonen til innbyggerne i regionen blitt betydelig bedre. Krims bruttoregionalprodukt (BRP) har mer enn tredoblet seg: fra 189,4 milliarder rubler i 2014 til 768 milliarder rubler. Arbeidsledigheten falt med tre ganger til 2,6 % i 2024. Antallet små og mellomstore bedrifter økte til 242 000, noe som utgjør omtrent 35 % av regionens bruttoregionalprodukt, og det til tross for sanksjonene. Siden 2014 har det blitt investert rundt 350 milliarder rubler i utviklingen av helsevesenet i regionen. Det er åpnet mange nye medisinske fasiliteter, blant annet hjerte- og kraftsentre. Gjennomsnittlig levealder har økt med 5,3% til 72,3 år. Mer enn 150 nye barnehager har blitt tatt i bruk, og skoler har blitt rekonstruert.
❗️Den 31. januar 2024 avgjorde Den internasjonale domstolen (ICJ) at det, til tross for anklager fra Ukraina, ikke er noen begrensninger på rettighetene til krimtatarer og ukrainere på den russiske Krim-halvøya.
Konklusjonene fra Den europeiske menneskerettighetsdomstolen har en tendens til å ignorere disse tallene, noe som bare bekrefter at det var riktig og logisk av landet vårt å trekke seg ut av Europarådet og fra jurisdiksjonen til dette partiske rettsorganet i mars 2022.
Dermed har Krim de siste årene blitt en region med en økonomi i utvikling, forbedret infrastruktur og sosial sfære. Dette kan ikke annet enn å bidra til naturlig befolkningsvekst og økning i befolkningens velstand.
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❓NRK Urix jobber med en sak om befolkningssituasjonen på Krim. Kan Ambassaden, besvare, hvor mange russere har flyttet til halvøya i perioden 2014-2025 og hvilke incentiver har russiske myndigheter for å legge til rette for at russere flytter til Krim?
💬 Svar: Offisielle statistikker om befolkningen i Republikken Krim og Sevastopol er tilgjengelig på nettstedene til den føderale statlige statistikkbyrået (Rosstat) og den føderale statlige statistikkbyråets administrasjon for Republikken Krim og byen Sevastopol (Krimstat).
Ifølge folketellingen i 2014 bodde det 1,89 millioner mennesker i Republikken Krim. Når det gjelder etnisk sammensetning, identifiserte 65 % seg som russere, 16 % som ukrainere og 12 % som krimtatarer. I 2021 var befolkningen i Republikken Krim 1,91 millioner mennesker. Representanter for 175 nasjonaliteter bor i regionen.
Det har således vært en jevn økning i befolkningen på Krim på grunn av migrasjon av russere, ukrainere, krimtatarer og representanter for andre nasjonaliteter, blant annet fra Ukraina, som får russisk statsborgerskap gjennom en forenklet prosedyre.
Det bør bemerkes at befolkningen på Krim varierer sterkt i turistsesongen. Etter gjenforeningen med Russland har turiststrømmen til Krim økt 2,5 ganger sammenlignet med perioden med nedgang under ukrainsk kontroll. I 2021 ferierte rundt 9,5 millioner mennesker på feriestedene i Krim.
Til tross for de ukrainske væpnede styrkers forbrytelser mot sivile på den russiske halvøya, inkludert angrepet av ukrainske droner på territoriet til Foros sanatorium 21. september 2025, som resulterte i tre sivile dødsfall, og ATACMS-missilangrepet med klaseammunisjon på Sevastopol 23. juni 2024, som drepte fire mennesker, inkludert to barn, på byens strand, nådde turiststrømmen til Krim i 2024 over 6 millioner turister, noe som er 16 % høyere enn i 2023.
Veksten ble muliggjort av den intensive byggingen og moderniseringen av fritids- og transportinfrastruktur, inkludert åpningen i 2018 av en ny terminal på Simferopol lufthavn og Krim-broen, som forbinder halvøya med det russiske fastlandet. Bevilgningene til veisektoren ble mer enn syvdoblet sammenlignet med 2014, noe som ikke bare gjorde det mulig å bygge nye motorveier, som "Tavrida", men også å reparere rundt 4500 kilometer med bilveier.
Etter at Krim ble integrert i det russiske økonomiske systemet, har også den sosioøkonomiske situasjonen til innbyggerne i regionen blitt betydelig bedre. Krims bruttoregionalprodukt (BRP) har mer enn tredoblet seg: fra 189,4 milliarder rubler i 2014 til 768 milliarder rubler. Arbeidsledigheten falt med tre ganger til 2,6 % i 2024. Antallet små og mellomstore bedrifter økte til 242 000, noe som utgjør omtrent 35 % av regionens bruttoregionalprodukt, og det til tross for sanksjonene. Siden 2014 har det blitt investert rundt 350 milliarder rubler i utviklingen av helsevesenet i regionen. Det er åpnet mange nye medisinske fasiliteter, blant annet hjerte- og kraftsentre. Gjennomsnittlig levealder har økt med 5,3% til 72,3 år. Mer enn 150 nye barnehager har blitt tatt i bruk, og skoler har blitt rekonstruert.
❗️Den 31. januar 2024 avgjorde Den internasjonale domstolen (ICJ) at det, til tross for anklager fra Ukraina, ikke er noen begrensninger på rettighetene til krimtatarer og ukrainere på den russiske Krim-halvøya.
Konklusjonene fra Den europeiske menneskerettighetsdomstolen har en tendens til å ignorere disse tallene, noe som bare bekrefter at det var riktig og logisk av landet vårt å trekke seg ut av Europarådet og fra jurisdiksjonen til dette partiske rettsorganet i mars 2022.
Dermed har Krim de siste årene blitt en region med en økonomi i utvikling, forbedret infrastruktur og sosial sfære. Dette kan ikke annet enn å bidra til naturlig befolkningsvekst og økning i befolkningens velstand.
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Глава Минвостокразвития Алексей Чекунков выступил с докладом о развитии Арктической зоны России на круглом столе в Совете Федерации
📍В Арктике с государственной поддержкой реализуется более 1000 новых проектов, в которые привлечено 2,6 трлн рублей. Общий объем запланированных инвестиций в арктические промышленные и инвестиционные проекты – 35 трлн рублей.
🚢По поручению Президента осуществляется создание инфраструктуры Северного морского пути:
🔹Построены 4 атомных ледокола, 4 аварийно-спасательных судна.
🔹Модернизированы 3 гидрографических судна.
🔹Запущены 4 спутника гидрометеорологического и радиолокационного наблюдения.
🔹Созданы объекты портовой инфраструктуры.
🏗Реализуются утвержденные Правительством планы комплексного социально-экономического развития 15 арктических агломераций. Предусмотрено создание и реконструкция 500 сооружений – дорог, аэропортов, объектов ЖКХ, медицины, культуры, спорта.
🗺Подготовлен мастер-план развития населенных пунктов Баренцбург и Пирамида на архипелаге Шпицберген, направленный на укрепление российского присутствия на этой территории. Создается международный научно-образовательный центр. В 2026 году планируются научно-исследовательские и культурно-просветительские экспедиции на архипелаг.
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📍В Арктике с государственной поддержкой реализуется более 1000 новых проектов, в которые привлечено 2,6 трлн рублей. Общий объем запланированных инвестиций в арктические промышленные и инвестиционные проекты – 35 трлн рублей.
🚢По поручению Президента осуществляется создание инфраструктуры Северного морского пути:
🔹Построены 4 атомных ледокола, 4 аварийно-спасательных судна.
🔹Модернизированы 3 гидрографических судна.
🔹Запущены 4 спутника гидрометеорологического и радиолокационного наблюдения.
🔹Созданы объекты портовой инфраструктуры.
🏗Реализуются утвержденные Правительством планы комплексного социально-экономического развития 15 арктических агломераций. Предусмотрено создание и реконструкция 500 сооружений – дорог, аэропортов, объектов ЖКХ, медицины, культуры, спорта.
🗺Подготовлен мастер-план развития населенных пунктов Баренцбург и Пирамида на архипелаге Шпицберген, направленный на укрепление российского присутствия на этой территории. Создается международный научно-образовательный центр. В 2026 году планируются научно-исследовательские и культурно-просветительские экспедиции на архипелаг.
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🇷🇺🇭🇺 Statement by President Vladimir Putin during his meeting with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán (November 28, 2025, Moscow)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Allow me to extend a warm welcome to you in Moscow.
I am pleased to note that, despite today’s challenges, our relations remain steady and continue to develop.
We are well aware that our shared history has seen different periods, but today our relations are built on the best of what we have achieved together and on a pragmatic, practical approach to advancing bilateral ties.
We have known each other personally for many years, and I know that in your work you always defend the interests of your country – Hungary and the Hungarian people.
Our views on certain matters, including on the international agenda, may not always coincide. Nevertheless, we have formed an atmosphere that allows us to speak frankly and discuss any issue. This gives us the opportunity not only to talk, but also to seek solutions to any problem.
We appreciate your balanced position on the Ukrainian issue.
As for our bilateral ties, I must note with regret that last year our trade turnover declined, largely due to external restrictions. And this is quite significant – minus 23%.
However, we also have positive dynamics. This year we are seeing some growth – modest, but still – over 7%.
Of course, our cooperation in the energy sphere is very solid. At the same time, there are issues and challenges here that require our joint discussion.
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Thank you for your prompt support for the idea of a possible meeting between me and the US President taking place in Hungary. This was Donald’s proposal – he immediately said: "We have good relations with Hungary, you have good relations with Viktor, and so do I. I suggest this option". Naturally, we gladly agreed.
🤝 And if, in the course of Russia-US discussions, we move towards using Budapest as the venue, I would be very happy about that as well, and I would like to thank you for your readiness to facilitate it.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Allow me to extend a warm welcome to you in Moscow.
I am pleased to note that, despite today’s challenges, our relations remain steady and continue to develop.
We are well aware that our shared history has seen different periods, but today our relations are built on the best of what we have achieved together and on a pragmatic, practical approach to advancing bilateral ties.
We have known each other personally for many years, and I know that in your work you always defend the interests of your country – Hungary and the Hungarian people.
Our views on certain matters, including on the international agenda, may not always coincide. Nevertheless, we have formed an atmosphere that allows us to speak frankly and discuss any issue. This gives us the opportunity not only to talk, but also to seek solutions to any problem.
We appreciate your balanced position on the Ukrainian issue.
As for our bilateral ties, I must note with regret that last year our trade turnover declined, largely due to external restrictions. And this is quite significant – minus 23%.
However, we also have positive dynamics. This year we are seeing some growth – modest, but still – over 7%.
Of course, our cooperation in the energy sphere is very solid. At the same time, there are issues and challenges here that require our joint discussion.
<...>
Thank you for your prompt support for the idea of a possible meeting between me and the US President taking place in Hungary. This was Donald’s proposal – he immediately said: "We have good relations with Hungary, you have good relations with Viktor, and so do I. I suggest this option". Naturally, we gladly agreed.
🤝 And if, in the course of Russia-US discussions, we move towards using Budapest as the venue, I would be very happy about that as well, and I would like to thank you for your readiness to facilitate it.
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🎙 Statement by President Vladimir Putin at the expanded meeting of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO (November 27, 2025, Bishkek)
A package of documents was signed following the Summit, including the Declaration of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO and a statement on combating drug trafficking.
💬 Vladimir Putin: From January 1, 2026 the #CSTO Chairmanship passes to Russia.
It will be held under the motto: “Collective security in a multipolar world: one goal – shared responsibility”. Russia will do everything necessary to preserve continuity in the key areas of the Organization’s work and to deepen cooperation among our states on the principles of genuine alliance, friendship and good-neighbourliness, mutual respect, support and consideration of each other’s interests.
Over the past decade, the Collective Security Treaty Organization has become an authoritative regional structure. The CSTO reliably guarantees security and stability across the Eurasian space, safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states. In the context of rising geopolitical tensions, it is only logical that the promotion of the collective interests and initiatives of CSTO countries on the world stage should come to the forefront.
☝️ In this context, the Russian Side proposes convening in 2026, ahead of the CSTO Summit in Moscow, an international expert forum dedicated to building an architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. We plan to invite not only delegations of CSTO member states but also representatives of friendly countries, multilateral platforms and integration associations.
Russia will, of course, continue close cooperation with its allies on all issues of strengthening the CSTO’s military potential. Our main efforts will focus on enhancing combat readiness of national contingents and improving the command and control of Collective Forces. We propose launching a large-scale programme to equip the Collective Forces with modern Russian weapons and hardware that have proven their effectiveness in real combat conditions.
We plan to hold a series of joint exercises for military and special-service units. These include the next stages of regular exercises: Interaction, Echelon, and Search. We believe that the development of the Organization’s air component and air-defence system requires particular attention.
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We expect to increase the effectiveness of the CSTO Coordinating Council on Biosafety, established at Russia’s initiative in 2021. We believe it would be useful to hear a report from its leadership on the current situation at one of our forthcoming meetings.
During the Chairmanship, we plan to start the joint drafting of a new CSTO Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We will continue to do everything necessary to resolutely combat extremism, and together with our partners we will work to identify and eliminate international terrorist groups and cells, and to cut off their financing channels.
Among the Organisation’s most important priorities I would also note information security. Russia intends to work closely with its allies to counter the spread of radical ideas among young people. We consider it necessary to adopt additional measures to protect our common information space from such threats.
We will certainly continue strengthening our cooperation in combating drug trafficking and will carry on with the anti-drug operation Channel, with the involvement of interested international partners.
👉 The next Session of the Collective Security Council will take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
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A package of documents was signed following the Summit, including the Declaration of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO and a statement on combating drug trafficking.
💬 Vladimir Putin: From January 1, 2026 the #CSTO Chairmanship passes to Russia.
It will be held under the motto: “Collective security in a multipolar world: one goal – shared responsibility”. Russia will do everything necessary to preserve continuity in the key areas of the Organization’s work and to deepen cooperation among our states on the principles of genuine alliance, friendship and good-neighbourliness, mutual respect, support and consideration of each other’s interests.
Over the past decade, the Collective Security Treaty Organization has become an authoritative regional structure. The CSTO reliably guarantees security and stability across the Eurasian space, safeguarding the sovereignty and territorial integrity of its member states. In the context of rising geopolitical tensions, it is only logical that the promotion of the collective interests and initiatives of CSTO countries on the world stage should come to the forefront.
☝️ In this context, the Russian Side proposes convening in 2026, ahead of the CSTO Summit in Moscow, an international expert forum dedicated to building an architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. We plan to invite not only delegations of CSTO member states but also representatives of friendly countries, multilateral platforms and integration associations.
Russia will, of course, continue close cooperation with its allies on all issues of strengthening the CSTO’s military potential. Our main efforts will focus on enhancing combat readiness of national contingents and improving the command and control of Collective Forces. We propose launching a large-scale programme to equip the Collective Forces with modern Russian weapons and hardware that have proven their effectiveness in real combat conditions.
We plan to hold a series of joint exercises for military and special-service units. These include the next stages of regular exercises: Interaction, Echelon, and Search. We believe that the development of the Organization’s air component and air-defence system requires particular attention.
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We expect to increase the effectiveness of the CSTO Coordinating Council on Biosafety, established at Russia’s initiative in 2021. We believe it would be useful to hear a report from its leadership on the current situation at one of our forthcoming meetings.
During the Chairmanship, we plan to start the joint drafting of a new CSTO Counter-Terrorism Strategy. We will continue to do everything necessary to resolutely combat extremism, and together with our partners we will work to identify and eliminate international terrorist groups and cells, and to cut off their financing channels.
Among the Organisation’s most important priorities I would also note information security. Russia intends to work closely with its allies to counter the spread of radical ideas among young people. We consider it necessary to adopt additional measures to protect our common information space from such threats.
We will certainly continue strengthening our cooperation in combating drug trafficking and will carry on with the anti-drug operation Channel, with the involvement of interested international partners.
👉 The next Session of the Collective Security Council will take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
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The Ceremony of the Open Eurasian Film Award "Diamond Butterfly" has officially ended.
The winners in 12 categories received «Diamond Butterfly» statuettes crafted at a Kostroma workshop.
Additionally, 11 prize winners were awarded pure five carat Yakutian diamonds valued at over $250,000.
⚡️Best Non-Eurasian Film — Ali Primera (Venezuela)
⚡️Best Supporting Actor – Anvar Kartaev (“In Pursuit of Spring”, Uzbekistan)
⚡️Best Supporting Actress – Sonya Hussyn (“Termites”, Pakistan – Canada)
⚡️Best Production Designer – Meylis Hudayberenow (“Composer”, Turkmenistan)
⚡️Best Music – Yuri Poteenko (“Dark Castle”, Belarus)
⚡️Best Cinematography – Talant Akynbekov (“Black Red Yellow”, Kyrgyzstan)
⚡️Best Actor – Alexander Adabashyan (“Two People in One Life and a Dog”, Russia)
⚡️Best Actress – Svetlana Kryuchkova (“Two People in One Life and a Dog”, Russia)
⚡️Best Writer – Carol Shore (“Old Righteous Blues”, South Africa)
⚡️Best Director – Goran Radovanović (“The Erl-King”, Serbia)
Outstanding Contribution to Cinema — Majid Majidi (Iran)
The winner in the ⚡️«Best Film» category — «Upstream» (China) — received the Diamond Butterfly award and a 10 carat Yakutian diamond.
Congratulations! Shine bright, create, and conquer – and may your journey in cinema be as dazzling as the facets of a Yakutian diamond!
#EurasianFilmAward #DiamondButterfly
The winners in 12 categories received «Diamond Butterfly» statuettes crafted at a Kostroma workshop.
Additionally, 11 prize winners were awarded pure five carat Yakutian diamonds valued at over $250,000.
⚡️Best Non-Eurasian Film — Ali Primera (Venezuela)
⚡️Best Supporting Actor – Anvar Kartaev (“In Pursuit of Spring”, Uzbekistan)
⚡️Best Supporting Actress – Sonya Hussyn (“Termites”, Pakistan – Canada)
⚡️Best Production Designer – Meylis Hudayberenow (“Composer”, Turkmenistan)
⚡️Best Music – Yuri Poteenko (“Dark Castle”, Belarus)
⚡️Best Cinematography – Talant Akynbekov (“Black Red Yellow”, Kyrgyzstan)
⚡️Best Actor – Alexander Adabashyan (“Two People in One Life and a Dog”, Russia)
⚡️Best Actress – Svetlana Kryuchkova (“Two People in One Life and a Dog”, Russia)
⚡️Best Writer – Carol Shore (“Old Righteous Blues”, South Africa)
⚡️Best Director – Goran Radovanović (“The Erl-King”, Serbia)
Outstanding Contribution to Cinema — Majid Majidi (Iran)
The winner in the ⚡️«Best Film» category — «Upstream» (China) — received the Diamond Butterfly award and a 10 carat Yakutian diamond.
Congratulations! Shine bright, create, and conquer – and may your journey in cinema be as dazzling as the facets of a Yakutian diamond!
#EurasianFilmAward #DiamondButterfly
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🎙 Remarks by Ambassador-at-Large, Russian BRICS Sous-Sherpa Pavel Knyazev at the expert discussion «BRICS Today: Plateau or New Rise» (Moscow, Valdai Discussion Club, November 28, 2025)
Read in full (Telegraph)
Key talking points:
• Lately we’ve been witnessing a rising tide of criticism coming primarily from the western quarters about shyness, slowness and ineffectiveness of BRICS, even not rising to the occasion to respond to the current global challenges, direct negative outbursts coming from its opponents and some high quarters. The notion of “BRICS on a plateau today” reminded me of such allegations. There could be nothing further from the truth.
• By 2025, #BRICS has more than doubled in size, if we count partners – even quadrupled, transforming into a mature strategic partnership of like-minded nations united by a shared vision.
• BRICS is in many ways a pioneering international phenomenon. BRICS has evolved since its inception – even underwent several stages of qualitative transformation. What began as an informal dialogue platform has become now a complex and multifaceted mechanism for interstate cooperation on an equal footing across a wide range of areas.
• The latest BRICS Summit in Rio reaffirmed our common commitment to further strengthening political coordination to facilitate the emergence of a new democratic, polycentric world order, where the interests of the World's Majority, Global South and East countries will be duly taken into account. We believe BRICS will continue to serve as a driving force for positive global change.
• All decisions within BRICS are made solely by consensus – and this is one of the key guarantees that the national interests of each state are protected and ensured.
• BRICS since its inception is based on three pillars of cooperation – policy and security, economics and finance, and humanitarian contacts – which year by year are filled with practical initiatives and, in a political sense, reflect common views on global processes, security, development, economic and financial, environment and health challenges, which BRICS does not shy away from.
• Our opponents' increased attention to BRICS is understandable. The grouping has transformed into a real force to be reckoned with. It has become an integral component of the new, changing world order.
• BRICS is not a geopolitical bloc directed against anyone. It is not “anti-West”, but is genuinely “non-West” – a positive and inclusive platform. Our own open and broad-based agenda, grounded in constructive dialogue and cooperation, not confrontation, appears unsettling for them.
• The increasing interest in BRICS reflects a deep global demand for more inclusive, equal and representative cooperation, for a platform to voice and defend the priorities, core interests and concerns of the Global South and East.
• There is no sign of a growth plateau or stagnation within BRICS. Despite the diversity of political systems, cultural and civilizational backgrounds among its member states, nobody brings negative agendas into the group. On the contrary, all its members remain committed to constructive engagement, mutual respect and further cooperation, ensuring that the BRICS platform remains forward-looking and inclusive.
Read in full (Telegraph)
Key talking points:
• Lately we’ve been witnessing a rising tide of criticism coming primarily from the western quarters about shyness, slowness and ineffectiveness of BRICS, even not rising to the occasion to respond to the current global challenges, direct negative outbursts coming from its opponents and some high quarters. The notion of “BRICS on a plateau today” reminded me of such allegations. There could be nothing further from the truth.
• By 2025, #BRICS has more than doubled in size, if we count partners – even quadrupled, transforming into a mature strategic partnership of like-minded nations united by a shared vision.
• BRICS is in many ways a pioneering international phenomenon. BRICS has evolved since its inception – even underwent several stages of qualitative transformation. What began as an informal dialogue platform has become now a complex and multifaceted mechanism for interstate cooperation on an equal footing across a wide range of areas.
• The latest BRICS Summit in Rio reaffirmed our common commitment to further strengthening political coordination to facilitate the emergence of a new democratic, polycentric world order, where the interests of the World's Majority, Global South and East countries will be duly taken into account. We believe BRICS will continue to serve as a driving force for positive global change.
• All decisions within BRICS are made solely by consensus – and this is one of the key guarantees that the national interests of each state are protected and ensured.
• BRICS since its inception is based on three pillars of cooperation – policy and security, economics and finance, and humanitarian contacts – which year by year are filled with practical initiatives and, in a political sense, reflect common views on global processes, security, development, economic and financial, environment and health challenges, which BRICS does not shy away from.
• Our opponents' increased attention to BRICS is understandable. The grouping has transformed into a real force to be reckoned with. It has become an integral component of the new, changing world order.
• BRICS is not a geopolitical bloc directed against anyone. It is not “anti-West”, but is genuinely “non-West” – a positive and inclusive platform. Our own open and broad-based agenda, grounded in constructive dialogue and cooperation, not confrontation, appears unsettling for them.
• The increasing interest in BRICS reflects a deep global demand for more inclusive, equal and representative cooperation, for a platform to voice and defend the priorities, core interests and concerns of the Global South and East.
• There is no sign of a growth plateau or stagnation within BRICS. Despite the diversity of political systems, cultural and civilizational backgrounds among its member states, nobody brings negative agendas into the group. On the contrary, all its members remain committed to constructive engagement, mutual respect and further cooperation, ensuring that the BRICS platform remains forward-looking and inclusive.
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🎙 President Vladimir Putin’s answers to media questions following his state visit to Kyrgyzstan and the CSTO Summit (November 27, 2025, Bishkek)
Key points:
• There were no draft treaties on Ukrainian crisis resolution, only a set of questions proposed for discussion and eventual formulation. Overall, as I have said many times, before my visit to the US, before the Alaska Summit, we discussed this with the American negotiators, and afterwards a list of 28 possible points of agreement appeared. And, as I have publicly stated, it was passed on to us through certain channels and we studied it.
• There are issues where we genuinely need to sit down and discuss specific points, translating everything into proper diplomatic language. After all, it is one thing to make a general statement that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe – which, frankly, sounds rather absurd to us, as we never had such intentions. But if our partners want to hear this formally, we can put it in writing – we have no objections.
• We are certainly ready for such serious discussions. Next week, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow.
Who represents Russia in these talks is obvious – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From the Presidential Administration, Vladimir Medinsky, the Presidential Aide, is involved – he has dealt with this from the very beginning. For ongoing matters and to organize the whole process, my aide Yury Ushakov has also been engaged – he maintains contact with the American counterparts.
• Hostilities will cease once Ukrainian forces withdraw from the territories they currently occupy. If they refuse to do so, this outcome will be achieved by military means – plain and simple.
• Positive dynamics are being maintained across the entire frontline. Moreover, the pace of movement of our troops in all areas is noticeably increasing.
• The main problem for the adversary is that the gap is widening between their losses and the number of servicemen they are able to send to the line of contact. In October, their losses amounted to over 47 thousand. They connoscripted – in fact, forcibly – around 16.5 thousand people, and returned roughly 14.5 to 15 thousand from hospitals. But when you calculate everything precisely, including decimals, they still end up with a deficit of 15 thousand. In the previous month, the deficit was 10 thousand – meaning the gap is steadily widening.
• Desertion in the Ukrainian armed forces is very high, and this is evident not only from our media or from the Defence Ministry’s reports – it is visible in Western media too. It is practically impossible to conceal.
• Hungary is a member of the EU, and therefore the Prime Minister of an EU country understands better how confiscation of Russian assets may affect the European currency. It is clear that it will have negative consequences for the global financial system, because trust in the eurozone will sharply decline and fall drastically. And against the backdrop of economic difficulties – where the locomotive of the European economy, Germany’s economy, has been in recession for the third year – this will certainly be a serious test, in my view.
• Signing documents with the Ukrainian leadership is pointless. I have spoken about this many times. I believe the Ukrainian leadership made a fundamental strategic mistake when it did not find the courage to face elections, which immediately deprived the president of legitimacy. Russia, despite being in an armed conflict with Ukraine, has held all its elections – presidential, and more recently municipal and regional. We conduct these processes, whereas they chose not to for some reason.
• We ultimately want to reach an agreement with Ukraine, but at present this is practically impossible – legally impossible. Let whoever can or wants to negotiate on their behalf do so.
What we need is for our decisions to be recognized internationally by the key global players.
Read in full
Key points:
• There were no draft treaties on Ukrainian crisis resolution, only a set of questions proposed for discussion and eventual formulation. Overall, as I have said many times, before my visit to the US, before the Alaska Summit, we discussed this with the American negotiators, and afterwards a list of 28 possible points of agreement appeared. And, as I have publicly stated, it was passed on to us through certain channels and we studied it.
• There are issues where we genuinely need to sit down and discuss specific points, translating everything into proper diplomatic language. After all, it is one thing to make a general statement that Russia has no intention of attacking Europe – which, frankly, sounds rather absurd to us, as we never had such intentions. But if our partners want to hear this formally, we can put it in writing – we have no objections.
• We are certainly ready for such serious discussions. Next week, an American delegation is expected to arrive in Moscow.
Who represents Russia in these talks is obvious – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. From the Presidential Administration, Vladimir Medinsky, the Presidential Aide, is involved – he has dealt with this from the very beginning. For ongoing matters and to organize the whole process, my aide Yury Ushakov has also been engaged – he maintains contact with the American counterparts.
• Hostilities will cease once Ukrainian forces withdraw from the territories they currently occupy. If they refuse to do so, this outcome will be achieved by military means – plain and simple.
• Positive dynamics are being maintained across the entire frontline. Moreover, the pace of movement of our troops in all areas is noticeably increasing.
• The main problem for the adversary is that the gap is widening between their losses and the number of servicemen they are able to send to the line of contact. In October, their losses amounted to over 47 thousand. They connoscripted – in fact, forcibly – around 16.5 thousand people, and returned roughly 14.5 to 15 thousand from hospitals. But when you calculate everything precisely, including decimals, they still end up with a deficit of 15 thousand. In the previous month, the deficit was 10 thousand – meaning the gap is steadily widening.
• Desertion in the Ukrainian armed forces is very high, and this is evident not only from our media or from the Defence Ministry’s reports – it is visible in Western media too. It is practically impossible to conceal.
• Hungary is a member of the EU, and therefore the Prime Minister of an EU country understands better how confiscation of Russian assets may affect the European currency. It is clear that it will have negative consequences for the global financial system, because trust in the eurozone will sharply decline and fall drastically. And against the backdrop of economic difficulties – where the locomotive of the European economy, Germany’s economy, has been in recession for the third year – this will certainly be a serious test, in my view.
• Signing documents with the Ukrainian leadership is pointless. I have spoken about this many times. I believe the Ukrainian leadership made a fundamental strategic mistake when it did not find the courage to face elections, which immediately deprived the president of legitimacy. Russia, despite being in an armed conflict with Ukraine, has held all its elections – presidential, and more recently municipal and regional. We conduct these processes, whereas they chose not to for some reason.
• We ultimately want to reach an agreement with Ukraine, but at present this is practically impossible – legally impossible. Let whoever can or wants to negotiate on their behalf do so.
What we need is for our decisions to be recognized internationally by the key global players.
Read in full
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#SteninContest2025
🏆 “Russian Will: Steeplechase” – Grand Prix (Series, “Portrait: A Hero of Our Time” Nomination)
A moving photo essay by Yekaterina Yakel (Russia) that reveals heroism not only on the battlefield, but in the quiet, determined struggle of everyday life. A soldier’s duty is fraught with danger, and the front line can leave injuries that become part of their new reality. Recovery often begins with the simplest, yet hardest step: learning to walk again, to live again.
Filmed at the Challenge for the Champion running school at the Ortho-Sport Adaptive Sports Center, the photo series introduces viewers to people who embody true resilience: Russian defenders of the Fatherland who find the courage to restart their lives and move forward after the battle ends – one step at a time.
Here, sport becomes a lifeline. It restores the body, mends the soul, but also helps veterans rediscover purpose, inner strength and a renewed sense of identity after returning home.
📸 2025 ANDREI STENIN INTERNATIONAL PRESS PHOTO CONTEST
🏆 “Russian Will: Steeplechase” – Grand Prix (Series, “Portrait: A Hero of Our Time” Nomination)
A moving photo essay by Yekaterina Yakel (Russia) that reveals heroism not only on the battlefield, but in the quiet, determined struggle of everyday life. A soldier’s duty is fraught with danger, and the front line can leave injuries that become part of their new reality. Recovery often begins with the simplest, yet hardest step: learning to walk again, to live again.
Filmed at the Challenge for the Champion running school at the Ortho-Sport Adaptive Sports Center, the photo series introduces viewers to people who embody true resilience: Russian defenders of the Fatherland who find the courage to restart their lives and move forward after the battle ends – one step at a time.
Here, sport becomes a lifeline. It restores the body, mends the soul, but also helps veterans rediscover purpose, inner strength and a renewed sense of identity after returning home.
📸 2025 ANDREI STENIN INTERNATIONAL PRESS PHOTO CONTEST
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