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🇷🇺🇧🇷 On April 17, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited the Federative Republic of Brazil as part of his trip to Latin America.
During the visit, which was marked by the traditionally friendly atmosphere of the bilateral relations, Sergey Lavrov...
🤝 was received by President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva;
🤝 met with Chief Advisor of the Presidency Celso Amorim;
🤝 had talks with Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira.
The Foreign Minister gave a lecture at Rio Branco Institute, Brazil’s diplomatic academy.
During the talks at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, the Parties gave a detailed analysis of joint efforts to strengthen the #RussiaBrazil strategic partnership and discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the political, material, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
👉 Special focus was placed on the key issues on the global and regional agendas, including bilateral cooperation at multilateral organisations, above all at the United Nations and its Security Council, #BRICS and #G20.
🌐 The Parties reaffirmed their intention to continue the coordination between the foreign ministries of the two countries, in particular, on aligning their approaches in the international arena. They set a tentative schedule of contacts at various levels for the coming period.
During the visit, which was marked by the traditionally friendly atmosphere of the bilateral relations, Sergey Lavrov...
🤝 was received by President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva;
🤝 met with Chief Advisor of the Presidency Celso Amorim;
🤝 had talks with Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira.
The Foreign Minister gave a lecture at Rio Branco Institute, Brazil’s diplomatic academy.
During the talks at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, the Parties gave a detailed analysis of joint efforts to strengthen the #RussiaBrazil strategic partnership and discussed the current state and prospects for the development of bilateral cooperation in the political, material, cultural and humanitarian spheres.
👉 Special focus was placed on the key issues on the global and regional agendas, including bilateral cooperation at multilateral organisations, above all at the United Nations and its Security Council, #BRICS and #G20.
🌐 The Parties reaffirmed their intention to continue the coordination between the foreign ministries of the two countries, in particular, on aligning their approaches in the international arena. They set a tentative schedule of contacts at various levels for the coming period.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s address to the readers of the monograph History of Ukraine
💬 Allow me to introduce the monograph History of Ukraine, prepared by a team of Russian historians and publicists. The authors touch upon an issue that seems quite topical in present-day conditions, and they assess the stages in the historical development of the area now comprising modern Ukraine.
☝️ It is no secret that years of efforts by Ukrainian radical nationalists and their Western handlers have created a multitude of historical myths and falsifications, and they continue to create them today.
False interpretations of history serve to form a mistaken public perception that Ukraine developed separately from Russia.
❗️This is why we need to preserve and, if necessary, restore historical truth. It is intended that this monograph will make a contribution to these noble efforts.
💬 Allow me to introduce the monograph History of Ukraine, prepared by a team of Russian historians and publicists. The authors touch upon an issue that seems quite topical in present-day conditions, and they assess the stages in the historical development of the area now comprising modern Ukraine.
☝️ It is no secret that years of efforts by Ukrainian radical nationalists and their Western handlers have created a multitude of historical myths and falsifications, and they continue to create them today.
False interpretations of history serve to form a mistaken public perception that Ukraine developed separately from Russia.
❗️This is why we need to preserve and, if necessary, restore historical truth. It is intended that this monograph will make a contribution to these noble efforts.
Bulletin on protecting children's rights during a special military operation published
This is the first document that compiles information about the activities of Maria Lvova-Belova, Russian Federation Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, in helping children in territories affected by military operations.
The Bulletin contains information about support measures for families with children and children's social institutions, minors in need of highly qualified medical care, neglected, orphaned and abandoned children.
It also devotes considerable attention to the work of the Presidential Commissioner in reuniting families separated by military action and exposing misinformation. The document will be updated as new findings emerge. The Bulletin is published in the «Working Papers» section.
http://deti.gov.ru/detigray/upload/documents/April2023/QYQjD1VHtlNu74bQuDAF.pdf
This is the first document that compiles information about the activities of Maria Lvova-Belova, Russian Federation Presidential Commissioner for Children's Rights, in helping children in territories affected by military operations.
The Bulletin contains information about support measures for families with children and children's social institutions, minors in need of highly qualified medical care, neglected, orphaned and abandoned children.
It also devotes considerable attention to the work of the Presidential Commissioner in reuniting families separated by military action and exposing misinformation. The document will be updated as new findings emerge. The Bulletin is published in the «Working Papers» section.
http://deti.gov.ru/detigray/upload/documents/April2023/QYQjD1VHtlNu74bQuDAF.pdf
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📄 Excerpts from the Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Regional tracks of the foreign policy of Russia: Latin America and the Caribbean
☝️ Given the progressive strengthening of the sovereignty and multifaceted potential of Latin American and Caribbean states, Russia intends to develop relations with them on a pragmatic, de ideologized and mutually beneficial basis, giving priority attention to:
1) supporting interested Latin American states under pressure from the United States and its allies in securing sovereignty and independence, including through the promotion and expansion of security, military and military-technical cooperation;
2) strengthening friendship, mutual understanding and deepening multifaceted mutually beneficial partnership with Brazil 🇧🇷, Cuba 🇨🇺, Nicaragua 🇳🇮, Venezuela 🇻🇪, developing relations with other Latin American states, taking into account the degree of independence and constructiveness of their policy towards the Russian Federation;
3) increasing mutual trade and investment with Latin American and Caribbean States, including through cooperation with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (#CELAC), the Common Market of the South (#MERCOSUR), the Central American Integration System (#SICA), the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas (#ALBA), the Pacific Alliance, and the Caribbean Community (#CARICOM);
4) expanding cultural, scientific, educational, sports, tourism and other humanitarian ties with the states of the region.
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Regional tracks of the foreign policy of Russia: Latin America and the Caribbean
☝️ Given the progressive strengthening of the sovereignty and multifaceted potential of Latin American and Caribbean states, Russia intends to develop relations with them on a pragmatic, de ideologized and mutually beneficial basis, giving priority attention to:
1) supporting interested Latin American states under pressure from the United States and its allies in securing sovereignty and independence, including through the promotion and expansion of security, military and military-technical cooperation;
2) strengthening friendship, mutual understanding and deepening multifaceted mutually beneficial partnership with Brazil 🇧🇷, Cuba 🇨🇺, Nicaragua 🇳🇮, Venezuela 🇻🇪, developing relations with other Latin American states, taking into account the degree of independence and constructiveness of their policy towards the Russian Federation;
3) increasing mutual trade and investment with Latin American and Caribbean States, including through cooperation with the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (#CELAC), the Common Market of the South (#MERCOSUR), the Central American Integration System (#SICA), the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of the Americas (#ALBA), the Pacific Alliance, and the Caribbean Community (#CARICOM);
4) expanding cultural, scientific, educational, sports, tourism and other humanitarian ties with the states of the region.
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⚡️ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has issued a report «The Human Rights Situation in Ukraine». The situation in this country seriously deteriorated in 2022.
This is confirmed by the many cases on record of grave human rights violations in all spheres of public life, as well as the unwillingness to take action to improve the situation on the part of those who call themselves the country's leaders.
A number of researchers have rightly noted that the Kiev regime underwent a political mutation in 2022. The environment that it created in the wake of the martial law allowed it to build an authoritarian rule in that country which can be described as:
• an absolute monopoly on power,
• out-of-court reprisals,
• tough censorship,
• liquidation of almost all independent media and the destruction of political opposition,
• total state propaganda,
• an active search for traitors and fictional Russian spies and saboteurs.
Having adopted the ideology and practices of the Ukrainian national radicals, the current regime has, in fact, degenerated into a neo-Nazi dictatorship.
👉 The rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Russian-speaking people and representatives of ethnic minorities, of whom there are many among the IDPs, have been restricted.
👉 Kiev’s campaign against the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church has reached a new level in terms of cynicism and hypocrisy.
👉 Numerous violations of citizens' rights to a fair trial continue to occur, especially in criminal cases related to the conflict in Donbass.
👉 With the tacit permission of the Kiev authorities, right-wing radical combat units use civilians as a human shield.
👉 Russian servicemen that have been taken hostage are being held in terrible conditions and subjected to torture and other forms of inhuman and cruel treatment.
❗️The Ukrainian authorities discarded the very thought of bringing perpetrators of these grave crimes to justice.
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#HumanRightsInUkraine
This is confirmed by the many cases on record of grave human rights violations in all spheres of public life, as well as the unwillingness to take action to improve the situation on the part of those who call themselves the country's leaders.
A number of researchers have rightly noted that the Kiev regime underwent a political mutation in 2022. The environment that it created in the wake of the martial law allowed it to build an authoritarian rule in that country which can be described as:
• an absolute monopoly on power,
• out-of-court reprisals,
• tough censorship,
• liquidation of almost all independent media and the destruction of political opposition,
• total state propaganda,
• an active search for traitors and fictional Russian spies and saboteurs.
Having adopted the ideology and practices of the Ukrainian national radicals, the current regime has, in fact, degenerated into a neo-Nazi dictatorship.
👉 The rights of internally displaced persons (IDPs), the Russian-speaking people and representatives of ethnic minorities, of whom there are many among the IDPs, have been restricted.
👉 Kiev’s campaign against the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church has reached a new level in terms of cynicism and hypocrisy.
👉 Numerous violations of citizens' rights to a fair trial continue to occur, especially in criminal cases related to the conflict in Donbass.
👉 With the tacit permission of the Kiev authorities, right-wing radical combat units use civilians as a human shield.
👉 Russian servicemen that have been taken hostage are being held in terrible conditions and subjected to torture and other forms of inhuman and cruel treatment.
❗️The Ukrainian authorities discarded the very thought of bringing perpetrators of these grave crimes to justice.
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2️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ years ago, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great published a Manifesto on the accession of the Crimean Peninsula to the Russian Empire. This document gave Russia reliable access to the Black Sea and ensured the security of its southern regions for centuries ahead.
📈 After the accession, the Russian authorities banned slave trade, which had existed in the region for centuries, and built new cities, including Sevastopol. The economy and culture received a powerful impetus for development. Domestic trade duties were cancelled, which facilitated the progress of Crimean agriculture, industry and trade and a rapid growth of Crimean cities.
🗝 The Manifesto, which was written by Catherine the Great and General-Field Marshal Grigory Potemkin, was kept in great secrecy in a wooden box upholstered with iron. The Empress had apprehensions about a new war with Turkey and interference by European countries. The Manifesto was published only after the residents of Crimea swore allegiance to Russia by signing oath sheets.
☝️ Grigory Potemkin, who was appointed by Catherine the Great Governor-General of Novorossiya, played a key role in the accession and development of Crimea. His contemporaries noted that he managed to turn the steppes of the Crimean Khanate into a promising and flourishing region of the Russian Empire in a short span of time.
📈 After the accession, the Russian authorities banned slave trade, which had existed in the region for centuries, and built new cities, including Sevastopol. The economy and culture received a powerful impetus for development. Domestic trade duties were cancelled, which facilitated the progress of Crimean agriculture, industry and trade and a rapid growth of Crimean cities.
🗝 The Manifesto, which was written by Catherine the Great and General-Field Marshal Grigory Potemkin, was kept in great secrecy in a wooden box upholstered with iron. The Empress had apprehensions about a new war with Turkey and interference by European countries. The Manifesto was published only after the residents of Crimea swore allegiance to Russia by signing oath sheets.
☝️ Grigory Potemkin, who was appointed by Catherine the Great Governor-General of Novorossiya, played a key role in the accession and development of Crimea. His contemporaries noted that he managed to turn the steppes of the Crimean Khanate into a promising and flourishing region of the Russian Empire in a short span of time.
On the consequences of supplying depleted uranium shells to Ukraine
Question: You recently said that Britain’s delivery of depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine is a sign that London wants to turn the country into a scorched and deserted land. At the same time, President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would be forced to respond if Kiev receives these munitions. Have there been any preventive actions taken against sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine?
Maria Zakharova: The United Kingdom’s statements on their intent, desire and readiness to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium munitions are a serious threat, including for the people of Ukraine whom London is allegedly trying to help. We are still concerned about it. Despite several warnings, London has not abandon its plans, which we consider malicious. Maybe they hope they will get away with this crime again, like in Yugoslavia, Iraq and other countries.
No. They should not hope for that. This time, they will answer for this crime.
The Russian party continues to actively use all platforms and resources at its disposal to draw international attention to this problem. We are sounding the alarm; this is the only way to do it. The main thing is that the world community understands that it won’t be spared from this problem. No, this problem will concern everyone.
One recent example is what happened with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Back then, due to man-made causes, a disaster occurred there and part of radioactive materials polluted the water, which soon reached other continents. To this day, the aftermath has not been eliminated. Nobody should have any illusions that, after polluting the soil at one site (both the soil and the atmosphere),t it will not affect indirectly, or maybe directly, other countries and peoples.
We have repeatedly spoken at the UN Security Council and the OSCE Forum on Security Cooperation about the unacceptability of delivering depleted uranium munitions to Kiev.
The use of such controversial weapons in Ukraine will lead to the further destabilising of the situation, the prolonging of the conflict and the increased suffering of civilians, including from radioactive pollution.
We believe that London should keep what remains of any rational thinking. Maybe it can prevent these reckless, irresponsible criminal plans from happening. And if not – you quoted the Russian leaders correctly – Russia will act based on the situation.
Question: In its statement on Finland of April 4 of this year, the Foreign Ministry focused on the political problems of relations with the country after its accession to NATO. What can you expect in other areas of bilateral ties with your neighbour, which was neutral at one time?
Maria Zakharova: Russia has consistently and sincerely pursued a policy of developing friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation with Finland. By tradition, this was rooted in strong trade and economic relations and comprehensive ties that had been developed over decades. Finnish leadership destroyed all this by choosing a confrontational course towards our country in the wake of general Western anti-Russia propaganda and military psychosis. The prospects for normalising bilateral relations must be correlated with Finland’s actions. We have said this more than once as well.
This was not our choice. We warned that all this would deal a blow to bilateral ties.
As recorded in the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation, the key conditions for restoring interaction are as follows: the realisation by the states of Europe that there is no alternative to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial equal cooperation with Russia, an increase in the level of their foreign policy independence and a transition to a policy of neighbourliness with the Russian Federation. This fully applies to bilateral ties with Finland. This is exactly the case. This newly adopted document conceptually formulates all of these principles.
We will use them comprehensively and apply them to all cases and elements of our foreign policy.
Question: You recently said that Britain’s delivery of depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine is a sign that London wants to turn the country into a scorched and deserted land. At the same time, President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that Moscow would be forced to respond if Kiev receives these munitions. Have there been any preventive actions taken against sending depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine?
Maria Zakharova: The United Kingdom’s statements on their intent, desire and readiness to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium munitions are a serious threat, including for the people of Ukraine whom London is allegedly trying to help. We are still concerned about it. Despite several warnings, London has not abandon its plans, which we consider malicious. Maybe they hope they will get away with this crime again, like in Yugoslavia, Iraq and other countries.
No. They should not hope for that. This time, they will answer for this crime.
The Russian party continues to actively use all platforms and resources at its disposal to draw international attention to this problem. We are sounding the alarm; this is the only way to do it. The main thing is that the world community understands that it won’t be spared from this problem. No, this problem will concern everyone.
One recent example is what happened with the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Back then, due to man-made causes, a disaster occurred there and part of radioactive materials polluted the water, which soon reached other continents. To this day, the aftermath has not been eliminated. Nobody should have any illusions that, after polluting the soil at one site (both the soil and the atmosphere),t it will not affect indirectly, or maybe directly, other countries and peoples.
We have repeatedly spoken at the UN Security Council and the OSCE Forum on Security Cooperation about the unacceptability of delivering depleted uranium munitions to Kiev.
The use of such controversial weapons in Ukraine will lead to the further destabilising of the situation, the prolonging of the conflict and the increased suffering of civilians, including from radioactive pollution.
We believe that London should keep what remains of any rational thinking. Maybe it can prevent these reckless, irresponsible criminal plans from happening. And if not – you quoted the Russian leaders correctly – Russia will act based on the situation.
Question: In its statement on Finland of April 4 of this year, the Foreign Ministry focused on the political problems of relations with the country after its accession to NATO. What can you expect in other areas of bilateral ties with your neighbour, which was neutral at one time?
Maria Zakharova: Russia has consistently and sincerely pursued a policy of developing friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation with Finland. By tradition, this was rooted in strong trade and economic relations and comprehensive ties that had been developed over decades. Finnish leadership destroyed all this by choosing a confrontational course towards our country in the wake of general Western anti-Russia propaganda and military psychosis. The prospects for normalising bilateral relations must be correlated with Finland’s actions. We have said this more than once as well.
This was not our choice. We warned that all this would deal a blow to bilateral ties.
As recorded in the Foreign Policy Concept of the Russian Federation, the key conditions for restoring interaction are as follows: the realisation by the states of Europe that there is no alternative to peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial equal cooperation with Russia, an increase in the level of their foreign policy independence and a transition to a policy of neighbourliness with the Russian Federation. This fully applies to bilateral ties with Finland. This is exactly the case. This newly adopted document conceptually formulates all of these principles.
We will use them comprehensively and apply them to all cases and elements of our foreign policy.
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On the consequences of supplying depleted uranium shells to Ukraine Question: You recently said that Britain’s delivery of depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine is a sign that London wants to turn the country into a scorched and deserted land. At the same…
Excerpt from the briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, Moscow, April 12, 2023
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📄Excerpts from the Concept of the Foreign Policy of the Russian Federation
Regional tracks of the foreign policy of Russia: European region
❗️Most European states pursue an aggressive policy toward Russia aimed at creating threats to the security & sovereignty of Russia, gaining unilateral economic advantages, undermining domestic political stability & eroding traditional Russian spiritual & moral values, & creating obstacles to Russia's cooperation with allies & partners.
☝️Russia intends to consistently defend its national interests by giving priority attention to:
1) reducing & neutralizing threats to security, territorial integrity, sovereignty, traditional spiritual & moral values, & socio-economic development of Russia, its allies & partners from unfriendly European states, #NATO, the EU & the Council of Europe
2) creating conditions for the cessation of unfriendly actions by European states & their associations <...> & for their transition to a long-term policy of good-neighbourliness & mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia
3) the formation of a new model of coexistence by European states to ensure the safe, sovereign & progressive development of Russia, its allies & partners, & durable peace in the European part of Eurasia, taking into account the potential of multilateral formats, including the #OSCE.
Objective prerequisites for the formation of a new model of coexistence with European states are geographical proximity, historically developed deep cultural, humanitarian & economic ties of the peoples & states of the European part of Eurasia. The main factor complicating the normalization of relations between Russia & European states is the strategic course of the USA & their individual allies to draw & deepen dividing lines in the European region.
❗️The realization by the states of Europe that there is no alternative to peaceful coexistence & mutually beneficial equal cooperation with Russia <...> will have a positive effect on the security & welfare of the European region.
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Regional tracks of the foreign policy of Russia: European region
❗️Most European states pursue an aggressive policy toward Russia aimed at creating threats to the security & sovereignty of Russia, gaining unilateral economic advantages, undermining domestic political stability & eroding traditional Russian spiritual & moral values, & creating obstacles to Russia's cooperation with allies & partners.
☝️Russia intends to consistently defend its national interests by giving priority attention to:
1) reducing & neutralizing threats to security, territorial integrity, sovereignty, traditional spiritual & moral values, & socio-economic development of Russia, its allies & partners from unfriendly European states, #NATO, the EU & the Council of Europe
2) creating conditions for the cessation of unfriendly actions by European states & their associations <...> & for their transition to a long-term policy of good-neighbourliness & mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia
3) the formation of a new model of coexistence by European states to ensure the safe, sovereign & progressive development of Russia, its allies & partners, & durable peace in the European part of Eurasia, taking into account the potential of multilateral formats, including the #OSCE.
Objective prerequisites for the formation of a new model of coexistence with European states are geographical proximity, historically developed deep cultural, humanitarian & economic ties of the peoples & states of the European part of Eurasia. The main factor complicating the normalization of relations between Russia & European states is the strategic course of the USA & their individual allies to draw & deepen dividing lines in the European region.
❗️The realization by the states of Europe that there is no alternative to peaceful coexistence & mutually beneficial equal cooperation with Russia <...> will have a positive effect on the security & welfare of the European region.
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🌎 On April 17-20, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov travelled to a number of Latin American countries.
🇧🇷 In Brazil the Minister was received by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, met with Chief Advisor of the Presidency Celso Amorim, held talks with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
The Foreign Minister gave a lecture at Rio Branco Institute, Brazil’s diplomatic academy.
During the talks at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, the Parties gave a detailed analysis of joint efforts to strengthen the #RussiaBrazil strategic partnership.
🇻🇪 In Venezuela the Russian Foreign Minister was received by President Nicolas Maduro and held detailed talks with Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil.
The Parties underscored their mutual satisfaction with the dynamic development of political dialogue and practical cooperation within the framework of their strategic partnership.
In Caracas Sergey Lavrov also met with:
🇧🇴 Foreign Minister of Bolivia Rogelio Mayta Mayta;
🇻🇨 Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Everard Gonsalves.
🇳🇮 During the visit to Nicaragua Sergey Lavrov was received by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo. Russian Foreign Minister held a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Denis Moncada Colindres.
The talks focused on current issues related to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Nicaragua and on implementing bilateral cooperation projects.
🇨🇺 In Cuba Sergey Lavrov was received by President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez and leader of the Cuban Revolution Raul Castro. The Russian Foreign Minister held talks with his Cuban colleague Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.
The Parties reaffirmed their intention to continue promoting their bilateral strategic partnership in every way
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Multipolarity is a trend dictated by modern reality and an objective historical process which cannot be stopped.
🇧🇷 In Brazil the Minister was received by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, met with Chief Advisor of the Presidency Celso Amorim, held talks with Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira.
The Foreign Minister gave a lecture at Rio Branco Institute, Brazil’s diplomatic academy.
During the talks at the Brazilian Foreign Ministry, the Parties gave a detailed analysis of joint efforts to strengthen the #RussiaBrazil strategic partnership.
🇻🇪 In Venezuela the Russian Foreign Minister was received by President Nicolas Maduro and held detailed talks with Executive Vice President Delcy Rodriguez and Minister of Foreign Affairs Yvan Gil.
The Parties underscored their mutual satisfaction with the dynamic development of political dialogue and practical cooperation within the framework of their strategic partnership.
In Caracas Sergey Lavrov also met with:
🇧🇴 Foreign Minister of Bolivia Rogelio Mayta Mayta;
🇻🇨 Prime Minister of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Ralph Everard Gonsalves.
🇳🇮 During the visit to Nicaragua Sergey Lavrov was received by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo. Russian Foreign Minister held a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Denis Moncada Colindres.
The talks focused on current issues related to further strengthening the strategic partnership between Russia and Nicaragua and on implementing bilateral cooperation projects.
🇨🇺 In Cuba Sergey Lavrov was received by President Miguel Mario Diaz-Canel Bermudez and leader of the Cuban Revolution Raul Castro. The Russian Foreign Minister held talks with his Cuban colleague Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla.
The Parties reaffirmed their intention to continue promoting their bilateral strategic partnership in every way
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Multipolarity is a trend dictated by modern reality and an objective historical process which cannot be stopped.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question in connection with Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden publishing materials on Russia’s intelligence activities.
💬 Maria Zakharova: In fact, these are coordinated fake claims about “subversive activities” in the countries of Northern Europe that Russia has been allegedly carrying out for many years now.
❓In addition, a series of articles appeared in the print media of all the above countries claiming to be a “journalistic investigation.”
Another surge in spy mania in the Nordic countries and their policy of demonising Russia is leading to irreparable damage to relations with our country. 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇫🇮 Finland and 🇸🇪 Sweden have joined the countries that are hostile to Russia and are willing to go to any length in order to serve the hegemonic plans of the United States and their other senior allies.
☝️ We will continue to provide stern responses to such provocations.
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💬 Maria Zakharova: In fact, these are coordinated fake claims about “subversive activities” in the countries of Northern Europe that Russia has been allegedly carrying out for many years now.
❓In addition, a series of articles appeared in the print media of all the above countries claiming to be a “journalistic investigation.”
Another surge in spy mania in the Nordic countries and their policy of demonising Russia is leading to irreparable damage to relations with our country. 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇫🇮 Finland and 🇸🇪 Sweden have joined the countries that are hostile to Russia and are willing to go to any length in order to serve the hegemonic plans of the United States and their other senior allies.
☝️ We will continue to provide stern responses to such provocations.
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🌐 Today is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace.
On December 12, 2018, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution A/RES/73/127 on marking this day. The document notes that the International Day aims to promote UN values and to reaffirm the trust of the world’s nations in the goals and principles of the UN Charter.
🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russia is invariably committed to the policy of upholding multilateralism and the UN’s leading role in global affairs and is actively involved in efforts to overhaul the UN and to adapt it to new international realities.
This is particularly topical today when a narrow group of states advancing the rules-based order concept exerts unprecedented pressure on the UN and other multilateral institutions.
✍️ Under the Russian Foreign Policy Concept, approved on March 31, 2023, Russia intends to prioritise efforts to reinstate the UN’s role as a central coordination mechanism in coordinating the interests of UN member states.
At the same time, one of the main aims of national foreign policy is to strengthen the potential of multilateral regional associations and integration organisations involving Russia. For example, this refers to measures to enhance the international role of #BRICS, the #SCO, the #CIS, the #EAEU, the #CSTO, #RIC and other interstate associations and international organisations, as well as mechanisms with significant Russian involvement.
⏰ Today, on April 24, FM Sergey Lavrov will take part in one of the key events of Russia’s presidency of the UN Security Council, specifically, the open debate on "Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations." The debate will be streamed live on all our feeds.
#UNCharterIsOurRules #Multilateralism
On December 12, 2018, the UN General Assembly passed a resolution A/RES/73/127 on marking this day. The document notes that the International Day aims to promote UN values and to reaffirm the trust of the world’s nations in the goals and principles of the UN Charter.
🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russia is invariably committed to the policy of upholding multilateralism and the UN’s leading role in global affairs and is actively involved in efforts to overhaul the UN and to adapt it to new international realities.
This is particularly topical today when a narrow group of states advancing the rules-based order concept exerts unprecedented pressure on the UN and other multilateral institutions.
✍️ Under the Russian Foreign Policy Concept, approved on March 31, 2023, Russia intends to prioritise efforts to reinstate the UN’s role as a central coordination mechanism in coordinating the interests of UN member states.
At the same time, one of the main aims of national foreign policy is to strengthen the potential of multilateral regional associations and integration organisations involving Russia. For example, this refers to measures to enhance the international role of #BRICS, the #SCO, the #CIS, the #EAEU, the #CSTO, #RIC and other interstate associations and international organisations, as well as mechanisms with significant Russian involvement.
⏰ Today, on April 24, FM Sergey Lavrov will take part in one of the key events of Russia’s presidency of the UN Security Council, specifically, the open debate on "Effective multilateralism through the defence of the principles of the Charter of the United Nations." The debate will be streamed live on all our feeds.
#UNCharterIsOurRules #Multilateralism
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🔴 #LIVE: Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov chairs UN Security Council debate on effective multilateralism through defence of principles of #UN Charter
📍 New York, April 24
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📍 New York, April 24
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A historical meeting on the Elbe River took place 7️⃣8️⃣ years ago – on April 25, 1945. The Red Army’s First Ukrainian Front troops under the command of Marshal Ivan Konev met the 69th and 104th infantry divisions of the First US Army under the command of General Omar Bradley.
This event is important not only historically but also symbolically. It became a prelude for the defeat of Nazi Germany and marked the peak of the allied struggle waged by the anti-Hitler coalition against Nazism. A spirit of unity against a common enemy, which came to be called the Elbe spirit, opened prospects for postwar cooperation at a new level.
📻 Although rank-and-file soldiers and their command on both sides of the Elbe River intercepted each other’s signals, they did not know how far away their allies were. They were only too happy to meet friendly troops instead of retreating Nazis.
Having forgotten about cultural differences and the language barrier, comrades-in-arms exchanged patches, signs of distinction, household items and even valuables. Later, the celebrations continued at the Soviet command headquarters on the eastern bank of the Elbe River where Omar Bradley came to meet Ivan Konev.
This is how first-hand witnesses described the historical moment. They became world famous owing to a photo by Bill Robertson (left), a reporter for US Life magazine. He said the meeting with the Soviet military created the impression that the world was one. Alexander Silvashko, depicted next to him (right) often said that if American and Soviet soldiers could maintain their comradely relations, “the world could become a better place.”
🤝 In the joint statement on the 75th anniversary of the meeting on the Elbe, the presidents of Russia and the US expressed the same feelings as their compatriots in 1945. “The meeting on the Elbe is the culmination of enormous efforts by many countries and peoples. The Elbe spirit shows how our countries can put aside their differences and cooperate in the name of a common goal”
#WeWereAllies
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This event is important not only historically but also symbolically. It became a prelude for the defeat of Nazi Germany and marked the peak of the allied struggle waged by the anti-Hitler coalition against Nazism. A spirit of unity against a common enemy, which came to be called the Elbe spirit, opened prospects for postwar cooperation at a new level.
📻 Although rank-and-file soldiers and their command on both sides of the Elbe River intercepted each other’s signals, they did not know how far away their allies were. They were only too happy to meet friendly troops instead of retreating Nazis.
Having forgotten about cultural differences and the language barrier, comrades-in-arms exchanged patches, signs of distinction, household items and even valuables. Later, the celebrations continued at the Soviet command headquarters on the eastern bank of the Elbe River where Omar Bradley came to meet Ivan Konev.
This is how first-hand witnesses described the historical moment. They became world famous owing to a photo by Bill Robertson (left), a reporter for US Life magazine. He said the meeting with the Soviet military created the impression that the world was one. Alexander Silvashko, depicted next to him (right) often said that if American and Soviet soldiers could maintain their comradely relations, “the world could become a better place.”
🤝 In the joint statement on the 75th anniversary of the meeting on the Elbe, the presidents of Russia and the US expressed the same feelings as their compatriots in 1945. “The meeting on the Elbe is the culmination of enormous efforts by many countries and peoples. The Elbe spirit shows how our countries can put aside their differences and cooperate in the name of a common goal”
#WeWereAllies
#Victory78
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🎙 Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council’s open debates “Effective multilateralism through the Defence of the Principles of the UN Charter” (New York, April 24, 2023)
Key points:
🔹 Today, our UN-centric system is going through a deep crisis. The main reason is a striving by some UN members to replace international law and the UN Charter with a certain “rules-based” order.
🔹 The collective West has set out to reshape the processes of multilateralism at the regional level to suit its needs.
🔹 The United States and its allies have deployed significant forces to undermine multilateralism in the Asia-Pacific region where an ASEAN-centered successful and open economic and security cooperation system has been taking shape for decades.
🔹 Since World War II, Washington has pulled off dozens of reckless criminal military operations without even trying to secure multilateral legitimacy.
🔹 Multilateral efforts were made to stop the war unleashed in the east of Ukraine as a result of a government coup. These efforts towards peaceful settlement were embodied in a UN Security Council resolution that unanimously approved the Minsk agreements. Kiev and its Western bosses trampled these agreements underfoot.
🔹 There should be no such thing as double standards. Both multilateralism and democracy should be respected within the member countries and in their relations with one another.
🔹 It is imperative to expedite Security Council reform by expanding the representation of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
🔹 It is our common duty to preserve the United Nations as the hard-won epitome of multilateralism and coordination of international politics. The key to success lies in working together and showing respect for the sovereign equality of states.
🔹 The Russian media were not allowed to come [to the US]. Please see to it that worldwide audiences can use your reports to glean every angle of the comments and assessments.
Read in full
#UNCharterIsOurRules
Key points:
🔹 Today, our UN-centric system is going through a deep crisis. The main reason is a striving by some UN members to replace international law and the UN Charter with a certain “rules-based” order.
🔹 The collective West has set out to reshape the processes of multilateralism at the regional level to suit its needs.
🔹 The United States and its allies have deployed significant forces to undermine multilateralism in the Asia-Pacific region where an ASEAN-centered successful and open economic and security cooperation system has been taking shape for decades.
🔹 Since World War II, Washington has pulled off dozens of reckless criminal military operations without even trying to secure multilateral legitimacy.
🔹 Multilateral efforts were made to stop the war unleashed in the east of Ukraine as a result of a government coup. These efforts towards peaceful settlement were embodied in a UN Security Council resolution that unanimously approved the Minsk agreements. Kiev and its Western bosses trampled these agreements underfoot.
🔹 There should be no such thing as double standards. Both multilateralism and democracy should be respected within the member countries and in their relations with one another.
🔹 It is imperative to expedite Security Council reform by expanding the representation of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
🔹 It is our common duty to preserve the United Nations as the hard-won epitome of multilateralism and coordination of international politics. The key to success lies in working together and showing respect for the sovereign equality of states.
🔹 The Russian media were not allowed to come [to the US]. Please see to it that worldwide audiences can use your reports to glean every angle of the comments and assessments.
Read in full
#UNCharterIsOurRules
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council open debate on the Situation in the Middle East, Including the Palestinian Question
📍 New York, April 25, 2023
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Key talking points:
🌐 The Middle East is currently going through a profound transformation that is unfolding in a way that is rather contradictory.
🔹 We attribute priority importance to building a sustainable and inclusive security and cooperation architecture in the Middle East and promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
☝️ We welcome the positive changes that even a short time ago seemed so difficult to achieve. I am referring, first and foremost, to the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran with the mediation of the People’s Republic of China, the plans to bring Syria back into the Arab family – something we have been working on for a long time – and the normalisation of relations between Damascus and Ankara, which has begun with Russia’s assistance using the advantages offered by the Astana format.
🔹 We have to state with deep regret and concern that these positive changes have left the Palestinian issue on the sidelines.
🔹 The absolute imperative, however, is for all leading actors to reaffirm the lack of any alternatives to the two-state solution as one ensuring the right of Palestinians to their own independent state with the capital in East Jerusalem and the right of Israelis to safe and peaceful coexistence with their neighbours and the region as a whole.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 The US and the EU continue their destructive attempts to substitute genuine peace with some economic half measures and promote the Arab-Israeli normalisation bypassing the just solution to the Palestinian problem and the Arab Peace Initiative.
🇷🇺 Russia will continue to contribute to stabilisation in the Middle East and North Africa, and to promote the Middle East peace process together will the countries in the region and in coordination with other mediators acting in good faith.
📍 New York, April 25, 2023
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Key talking points:
🌐 The Middle East is currently going through a profound transformation that is unfolding in a way that is rather contradictory.
🔹 We attribute priority importance to building a sustainable and inclusive security and cooperation architecture in the Middle East and promoting interfaith and intercultural dialogue.
☝️ We welcome the positive changes that even a short time ago seemed so difficult to achieve. I am referring, first and foremost, to the restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Iran with the mediation of the People’s Republic of China, the plans to bring Syria back into the Arab family – something we have been working on for a long time – and the normalisation of relations between Damascus and Ankara, which has begun with Russia’s assistance using the advantages offered by the Astana format.
🔹 We have to state with deep regret and concern that these positive changes have left the Palestinian issue on the sidelines.
🔹 The absolute imperative, however, is for all leading actors to reaffirm the lack of any alternatives to the two-state solution as one ensuring the right of Palestinians to their own independent state with the capital in East Jerusalem and the right of Israelis to safe and peaceful coexistence with their neighbours and the region as a whole.
🇺🇸🇪🇺 The US and the EU continue their destructive attempts to substitute genuine peace with some economic half measures and promote the Arab-Israeli normalisation bypassing the just solution to the Palestinian problem and the Arab Peace Initiative.
🇷🇺 Russia will continue to contribute to stabilisation in the Middle East and North Africa, and to promote the Middle East peace process together will the countries in the region and in coordination with other mediators acting in good faith.
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