🎙 Embassy Comment on Keir Starmer's Visit to Ukraine
💬 Prime Minister Starmer's "solidarity visit" to Ukraine on 16 January represents a desperate attempt by British handlers to keep the agonising Kiev regime afloat.
The statements and official documents related to the trip have revealed new highly provocative UK plans, including the establishment of military bases within Ukrainian territory and assistance in developing long-range weapons. This is poised to provoke new rounds of escalation. Ideas are being floated regarding the deployment in Ukraine of a British contingent in one form or another as part of a Western occupation force with blurred tasks and objectives.
The UK political and security establishment, which prevented Kiev from ending the conflict in the spring of 2022, remains true to itself and continues to drag Ukraine into the abyss.
The Labour government in this regard has not strayed an inch from the path set by its Conservative predecessors. <...>
The statements on the unbreakable bond between the UK and Ukraine, as well as the signed agreement referring to a "century-long partnership", are particularly grotesque. They once again highlight the neo-colonial mindset of UK officials, ordaining their "exclusive" claims for the exploitation of Ukraine, its agricultural lands, rare-earth elements and other critical minerals. The British clientele in Kiev seem to have signed on the dotted line without having studied the fine print.
The visit has once again confirmed that London is set to continue employing their Ukrainian proxies as mere geopolitical tools against Russia.
❗️ We consider the promised British assistance in the development of long-range weapons, the creation of military infrastructure, including bases, military equipment and weapons storage facilities, as well as "war reserves", to be a direct threat to the Russian Federation emanating from the territory of neighboring Ukraine.
This serves to further reinforce both the validity of Russia's Special Military Operation as well as the unswerving resolve to see all its goals and objectives set by the President of Russia fully accomplished.
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💬 Prime Minister Starmer's "solidarity visit" to Ukraine on 16 January represents a desperate attempt by British handlers to keep the agonising Kiev regime afloat.
The statements and official documents related to the trip have revealed new highly provocative UK plans, including the establishment of military bases within Ukrainian territory and assistance in developing long-range weapons. This is poised to provoke new rounds of escalation. Ideas are being floated regarding the deployment in Ukraine of a British contingent in one form or another as part of a Western occupation force with blurred tasks and objectives.
The UK political and security establishment, which prevented Kiev from ending the conflict in the spring of 2022, remains true to itself and continues to drag Ukraine into the abyss.
The Labour government in this regard has not strayed an inch from the path set by its Conservative predecessors. <...>
The statements on the unbreakable bond between the UK and Ukraine, as well as the signed agreement referring to a "century-long partnership", are particularly grotesque. They once again highlight the neo-colonial mindset of UK officials, ordaining their "exclusive" claims for the exploitation of Ukraine, its agricultural lands, rare-earth elements and other critical minerals. The British clientele in Kiev seem to have signed on the dotted line without having studied the fine print.
The visit has once again confirmed that London is set to continue employing their Ukrainian proxies as mere geopolitical tools against Russia.
❗️ We consider the promised British assistance in the development of long-range weapons, the creation of military infrastructure, including bases, military equipment and weapons storage facilities, as well as "war reserves", to be a direct threat to the Russian Federation emanating from the territory of neighboring Ukraine.
This serves to further reinforce both the validity of Russia's Special Military Operation as well as the unswerving resolve to see all its goals and objectives set by the President of Russia fully accomplished.
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💬 Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova: There is no room for cooperation in the Sea of Azov for either Ukraine or the UK.
Following the reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with Russia in September 2022, the Sea of Azov became internal waters of the Russian Federation. Any claims on these waters are a gross interference in the internal affairs of our country and will be severely suppressed.
As for the 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the UK, we consider it null and void. We see it as yet another PR move by the agonising Kiev regime, which is ready to sign any deal to sell the country and turn it into a new British colony.
One hundred years is a symbolic but non-binding term. If Zelensky's dictatorship falls or the British Prime Minister resigns, there will be hardly anyone left to remember this agreement.
☝️ However, it is deplorable that on the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War, the leadership of Britain, our ally at the time, vows to support Ukrainian neo-Nazis. We hope that at least someone in London is ashamed of this.
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Following the reunification of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, Zaporozhye and Kherson regions with Russia in September 2022, the Sea of Azov became internal waters of the Russian Federation. Any claims on these waters are a gross interference in the internal affairs of our country and will be severely suppressed.
As for the 100-year partnership agreement between Ukraine and the UK, we consider it null and void. We see it as yet another PR move by the agonising Kiev regime, which is ready to sign any deal to sell the country and turn it into a new British colony.
One hundred years is a symbolic but non-binding term. If Zelensky's dictatorship falls or the British Prime Minister resigns, there will be hardly anyone left to remember this agreement.
☝️ However, it is deplorable that on the 80th anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War, the leadership of Britain, our ally at the time, vows to support Ukrainian neo-Nazis. We hope that at least someone in London is ashamed of this.
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📹 Who Fights Holy Crosses — a documentary by Rodion Miroshnik, Russian Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime's War Crimes
☦️ Russian Orthodox churches and monasteries have long become a shelling target for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, as part of the Kiev regime’s ongoing campaign to eradicate all things Russian or anything allegedly tied to our country (including the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church) by any means necessary.
One of the glaring examples of the impact of the military crimes committed by the Kiev terrorist regime is the destruction of the Holy Dormition Nikolo-Vasilevsky Monastery in the settlement of Nikolskoe (Russia's Donetsk People's Republic), which has been subjected to relentless bombardment by Zelensky's cronies, including with the use of Western-supplied HIMARS MLRS.
These terrorist attacks left the monastery laced with bullet holes, and with damaged domes. Many of the surrounding buildings at the religious site were ripped apart, and several novices were murdered as a result of the shelling.
#See4Yourself #Think4Yourself
☦️ Russian Orthodox churches and monasteries have long become a shelling target for Ukrainian neo-Nazis, as part of the Kiev regime’s ongoing campaign to eradicate all things Russian or anything allegedly tied to our country (including the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church) by any means necessary.
One of the glaring examples of the impact of the military crimes committed by the Kiev terrorist regime is the destruction of the Holy Dormition Nikolo-Vasilevsky Monastery in the settlement of Nikolskoe (Russia's Donetsk People's Republic), which has been subjected to relentless bombardment by Zelensky's cronies, including with the use of Western-supplied HIMARS MLRS.
These terrorist attacks left the monastery laced with bullet holes, and with damaged domes. Many of the surrounding buildings at the religious site were ripped apart, and several novices were murdered as a result of the shelling.
#See4Yourself #Think4Yourself
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☦️ Today, millions of Orthodox Christians in Russia and beyond celebrated Epiphany, a sacred holiday commemorating the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River.
From Russia's Far East and Siberia to Orthodox communities across Eastern Europe, the faithful gathered to honour this deeply spiritual occasion.
Among the most awe-inspiring traditions in Russia is the custom of plunging into icy waters through cross-shaped holes carved into frozen lakes and rivers — a symbolic act of spiritual renewal and the cleansing of sins.
Take a look at some highlights.
📸 © RIA Novosti
From Russia's Far East and Siberia to Orthodox communities across Eastern Europe, the faithful gathered to honour this deeply spiritual occasion.
Among the most awe-inspiring traditions in Russia is the custom of plunging into icy waters through cross-shaped holes carved into frozen lakes and rivers — a symbolic act of spiritual renewal and the cleansing of sins.
Take a look at some highlights.
📸 © RIA Novosti
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🗓 On January 20, Crimea celebrates Republic Day. The holiday commemorates the referendum of 1991, when the absolute majority of Crimean residents voted to re-establish the Crimean Autonomous Republic.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
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О II Педагогической конференции по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования
📚 С 18 по 20 января в Лондоне прошла II Педагогическая конференция по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования на тему: «Русская школа за рубежом в условиях современных вызовов».
Мероприятие было организовано Образовательным центром «Знание» и Ассоциацией русскоязычных культурных и образовательных центров Великобритании при поддержке Посольства России и Российского университета дружбы народов (РУДН). В Конференции приняли участие руководители и ведущие специалисты ряда русскоязычных школ Великобритании, Германии, Испании, Италии, Латвии, ОАЭ и Франции.
В рамках секций «Психология в образовании», «Инновации в обучении» и «Технологии в образовании» была проведена углублённая и насыщенная профессиональная дискуссия по актуальным вопросам преподавания русского языка в современных условиях. Участники обсудили инновационные методы и инструменты педагогики, особенности обучения детей-билингвов, разработку адаптированной учебной литературы и использование передовых технологий в школьном образовании.
В ходе мероприятия присутствующим была презентована уникальная цифровая платформа CEA Znaniye, интегрирующая образовательные, культурные и управленческие процессы, нацеленные на сохранение и развитие русского языка и культуры за рубежом.
20 января в резиденции Посла России в Великобритании А.В.Келина состоялся торжественный концерт, приуроченный к завершению Конференции. В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и доброжелательной атмосфере, перед гостями выступили российские и иностранные музыканты. Руководством дипмиссии был отмечен весомый вклад директоров и учителей русскоязычных образовательных центров в дело популяризации русского языка, культуры и традиций нашей страны за границей.
📚 С 18 по 20 января в Лондоне прошла II Педагогическая конференция по вопросам популяризации русского языка и русскоязычного образования на тему: «Русская школа за рубежом в условиях современных вызовов».
Мероприятие было организовано Образовательным центром «Знание» и Ассоциацией русскоязычных культурных и образовательных центров Великобритании при поддержке Посольства России и Российского университета дружбы народов (РУДН). В Конференции приняли участие руководители и ведущие специалисты ряда русскоязычных школ Великобритании, Германии, Испании, Италии, Латвии, ОАЭ и Франции.
В рамках секций «Психология в образовании», «Инновации в обучении» и «Технологии в образовании» была проведена углублённая и насыщенная профессиональная дискуссия по актуальным вопросам преподавания русского языка в современных условиях. Участники обсудили инновационные методы и инструменты педагогики, особенности обучения детей-билингвов, разработку адаптированной учебной литературы и использование передовых технологий в школьном образовании.
В ходе мероприятия присутствующим была презентована уникальная цифровая платформа CEA Znaniye, интегрирующая образовательные, культурные и управленческие процессы, нацеленные на сохранение и развитие русского языка и культуры за рубежом.
20 января в резиденции Посла России в Великобритании А.В.Келина состоялся торжественный концерт, приуроченный к завершению Конференции. В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и доброжелательной атмосфере, перед гостями выступили российские и иностранные музыканты. Руководством дипмиссии был отмечен весомый вклад директоров и учителей русскоязычных образовательных центров в дело популяризации русского языка, культуры и традиций нашей страны за границей.
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💬 President Vladimir Putin: We observe that the newly elected President of the United States and his team have expressed a desire to re-establish direct contact with Russia, which the outgoing Administration had severed, through no fault of our own.
Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the US President-elect on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any US administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful basis, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration concerning the Ukrainian conflict. The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively.
☝️ As for the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should not be a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
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Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the US President-elect on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any US administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful basis, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration concerning the Ukrainian conflict. The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively.
☝️ As for the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should not be a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
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Embassy statement on the 2nd International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges"
📚 On 18-20 January the Second International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges" was held in London.
The event was organised by the Znaniye Russian School and the Association of Schools for the Support of Russian Language and Culture in the United Kingdom. It received the backing of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the UK and the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). The Conference brought together heads and leading specialists of Russian-language schools from France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
The Programme of the Conference featured three sessions: "Psychology in Education", "Innovations in Teaching" and "Technologies in Education", as well as thematic workshops. Groundbreaking and substantive discussions were held on topical issues of Russian language teaching methods in today’s world. Participants addressed innovative training practices and tools, strategies for educating bilingual children, the development of bespoke educational materials and the integration of advanced technologies within school education.
The presentation of the unique digital platform CEA Znaniye proved to be one of the main highlights of the event. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for integrating educational, cultural and administrative toolkits with a view to fostering the preservation and advancement of Russian language and culture abroad.
The Conference culminated on 20 January with a reception and concert at the Residence of the Ambassador of Russia to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin. The event, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, featured performances by Russian and foreign artists. In their introductory remarks the Embassy's senior officials emphasised the invaluable contribution that directors and teachers of Russian-language educational centers make towards promoting Russian language, culture, and traditions abroad.
📚 On 18-20 January the Second International Pedagogical Conference "Russian Schools Abroad amidst Current Challenges" was held in London.
The event was organised by the Znaniye Russian School and the Association of Schools for the Support of Russian Language and Culture in the United Kingdom. It received the backing of the Embassy of the Russian Federation to the UK and the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN). The Conference brought together heads and leading specialists of Russian-language schools from France, Germany, Italy, Latvia, Spain, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.
The Programme of the Conference featured three sessions: "Psychology in Education", "Innovations in Teaching" and "Technologies in Education", as well as thematic workshops. Groundbreaking and substantive discussions were held on topical issues of Russian language teaching methods in today’s world. Participants addressed innovative training practices and tools, strategies for educating bilingual children, the development of bespoke educational materials and the integration of advanced technologies within school education.
The presentation of the unique digital platform CEA Znaniye proved to be one of the main highlights of the event. The platform offers comprehensive solutions for integrating educational, cultural and administrative toolkits with a view to fostering the preservation and advancement of Russian language and culture abroad.
The Conference culminated on 20 January with a reception and concert at the Residence of the Ambassador of Russia to the United Kingdom Andrei Kelin. The event, held in a warm and friendly atmosphere, featured performances by Russian and foreign artists. In their introductory remarks the Embassy's senior officials emphasised the invaluable contribution that directors and teachers of Russian-language educational centers make towards promoting Russian language, culture, and traditions abroad.
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Комментарий Посольства в связи с британскими инсинуациями в адрес России
❗️ Выдвинутые британским оборонным ведомством обвинения в адрес России в создании неких угроз подводным коммуникациям этой страны и её союзников по НАТО абсолютно несостоятельны. От России подобные угрозы никогда не исходили.
Дестабилизирующие и провокационные действия в международных морских акваториях, включая Чёрное и Балтийское моря, – это «конёк» западных стран и конкретно Великобритании.
В качестве наиболее очевидного примера напомним о блокировании Лондоном и его единомышленниками транспарентного расследования диверсий в отношении «Северных потоков» в сентябре 2022 года, о причастности к которым британских спецслужб ранее сообщали российские военные.
Отмечаем, что поднятая британским истеблишментом и подконтрольными ему СМИ волна антироссийского алармизма используется Лондоном и его союзниками для целенаправленного нагнетания напряжённости в регионах Балтийского и Северного моря. Под вымышленным предлогом «российской угрозы» в этих акваториях и в прилегающих к ним регионах идёт наращивание военно-морских и военно-воздушных сил Великобритании и других стран НАТО.
Параллельно нарабатываются искусственные поводы для активизации этими государствами односторонних ограничительных действий против торгового судоходства, соответствие которых нормам международного морского права вызывает сомнения даже у их инициаторов.
☝️ Именно всё это, а вовсе не мерещащиеся Лондону в каждом российском судне «корабли-шпионы», и создаёт непосредственные вызовы для региональной безопасности в этой части Европы.
❗️ Выдвинутые британским оборонным ведомством обвинения в адрес России в создании неких угроз подводным коммуникациям этой страны и её союзников по НАТО абсолютно несостоятельны. От России подобные угрозы никогда не исходили.
Дестабилизирующие и провокационные действия в международных морских акваториях, включая Чёрное и Балтийское моря, – это «конёк» западных стран и конкретно Великобритании.
В качестве наиболее очевидного примера напомним о блокировании Лондоном и его единомышленниками транспарентного расследования диверсий в отношении «Северных потоков» в сентябре 2022 года, о причастности к которым британских спецслужб ранее сообщали российские военные.
Отмечаем, что поднятая британским истеблишментом и подконтрольными ему СМИ волна антироссийского алармизма используется Лондоном и его союзниками для целенаправленного нагнетания напряжённости в регионах Балтийского и Северного моря. Под вымышленным предлогом «российской угрозы» в этих акваториях и в прилегающих к ним регионах идёт наращивание военно-морских и военно-воздушных сил Великобритании и других стран НАТО.
Параллельно нарабатываются искусственные поводы для активизации этими государствами односторонних ограничительных действий против торгового судоходства, соответствие которых нормам международного морского права вызывает сомнения даже у их инициаторов.
☝️ Именно всё это, а вовсе не мерещащиеся Лондону в каждом российском судне «корабли-шпионы», и создаёт непосредственные вызовы для региональной безопасности в этой части Европы.
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Embassy comment on UK allegations against Russia
❗️ Claims by the UK Ministry of Defence regarding alleged Russian threats against underwater infrastructure of the UK and its NATO allies are completely groundless. Russia has never posed such threats.
Destabilising and provocative actions on the international high seas, including the Black and Baltic seas, are in fact signature tactics of Western countries, particularly the UK.
As a prime example, one may recall the obstruction by London and its allies of a transparent investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022 – an incident earlier linked by the Russian military to British intelligence services.
We note that the surge in anti-Russian hysteria fueled by the British establishment and its affiliated media is being used by London and its allies to deliberately escalate tensions in the Baltic and North Sea regions.
Under the fabricated pretext of a "Russian threat", Britain and other NATO countries are increasing their naval and air force presence in these and adjacent areas.
Meanwhile the very same countries are elaborating dubious justifications for ramping up unilateral restrictions against commercial shipping in the region, though the compliance of such measures with international maritime law appears questionable even to their authors.
☝️ It is these actions by the West, rather than any Russian vessels that London imagines are "spy ships", that pose direct challenges to regional security in this part of Europe.
❗️ Claims by the UK Ministry of Defence regarding alleged Russian threats against underwater infrastructure of the UK and its NATO allies are completely groundless. Russia has never posed such threats.
Destabilising and provocative actions on the international high seas, including the Black and Baltic seas, are in fact signature tactics of Western countries, particularly the UK.
As a prime example, one may recall the obstruction by London and its allies of a transparent investigation into the sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines in September 2022 – an incident earlier linked by the Russian military to British intelligence services.
We note that the surge in anti-Russian hysteria fueled by the British establishment and its affiliated media is being used by London and its allies to deliberately escalate tensions in the Baltic and North Sea regions.
Under the fabricated pretext of a "Russian threat", Britain and other NATO countries are increasing their naval and air force presence in these and adjacent areas.
Meanwhile the very same countries are elaborating dubious justifications for ramping up unilateral restrictions against commercial shipping in the region, though the compliance of such measures with international maritime law appears questionable even to their authors.
☝️ It is these actions by the West, rather than any Russian vessels that London imagines are "spy ships", that pose direct challenges to regional security in this part of Europe.
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🗓️ On January 25, 1759, Robert Burns, the national poet of Scotland, was born in the village of Alloway. Every year on this day, admirers of Burns' legacy celebrate "Burns Night" over a ceremonial dinner of traditional dishes, accompanied by the sounds of bagpipes and readings of his poems.
📜 Publication of his first poetry collection at 27 brought Burns national fame. Addressing the common people in his works, he sang the praises of the heroes who fought for Scotland's freedom, collected folklore, published many Scottish ballads in his own adaptation.
🤝The first translations of Burns into Russian by Belinsky, Zhukovsky, and Lermontov appeared as early as the first half of the 19th century. There was a book of Burns' poetry in Pushkin's library. But it was thanks to the excellent translations of his legacy by Marshak, that the Scottish poet gained real fame in Russia. Composers set these poems to music: "For the sake o' Somebody" and "O Poortith Cauld and Restless Love" can be heard in famous Soviet movies.
📜 Publication of his first poetry collection at 27 brought Burns national fame. Addressing the common people in his works, he sang the praises of the heroes who fought for Scotland's freedom, collected folklore, published many Scottish ballads in his own adaptation.
🤝The first translations of Burns into Russian by Belinsky, Zhukovsky, and Lermontov appeared as early as the first half of the 19th century. There was a book of Burns' poetry in Pushkin's library. But it was thanks to the excellent translations of his legacy by Marshak, that the Scottish poet gained real fame in Russia. Composers set these poems to music: "For the sake o' Somebody" and "O Poortith Cauld and Restless Love" can be heard in famous Soviet movies.
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💬 President Vladimir Putin: Regarding talks on Ukraine, we have consistently made it clear that we remain open to them. Again, there are certain issues that require our particular attention.
For instance, it is well known that back when he was a fairly legitimate head of state, the current leader of the Kiev regime issued an executive order prohibiting talks. How can talks be resumed now that they have been outlawed? <...>
If talks begin based on the existing legal framework, they would be, strictly speaking, illegitimate, meaning that the outcomes of such talks could likewise be declared illegitimate.
The current Kiev regime appears quite content to receive hundreds of billions from its benefactors <...> However, it shows little haste in acting on the instructions issued by its sponsors to rescind the executive order banning talks.
Nonetheless, I am of the opinion that, ultimately, those who provide the funding should compel him to act, and I believe he will have no choice but to comply. Until this executive order is rescinded, it is rather difficult to talk about starting and, more importantly, finishing these talks in a proper way.
☝️ Preliminary plans may, indeed, be outlined, but engaging in serious talks remains a particularly difficult proposition, especially considering the ban imposed by the Ukrainian side.
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For instance, it is well known that back when he was a fairly legitimate head of state, the current leader of the Kiev regime issued an executive order prohibiting talks. How can talks be resumed now that they have been outlawed? <...>
If talks begin based on the existing legal framework, they would be, strictly speaking, illegitimate, meaning that the outcomes of such talks could likewise be declared illegitimate.
The current Kiev regime appears quite content to receive hundreds of billions from its benefactors <...> However, it shows little haste in acting on the instructions issued by its sponsors to rescind the executive order banning talks.
Nonetheless, I am of the opinion that, ultimately, those who provide the funding should compel him to act, and I believe he will have no choice but to comply. Until this executive order is rescinded, it is rather difficult to talk about starting and, more importantly, finishing these talks in a proper way.
☝️ Preliminary plans may, indeed, be outlined, but engaging in serious talks remains a particularly difficult proposition, especially considering the ban imposed by the Ukrainian side.
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#Victory80
🎙 Address by the Leaders of the #CIS Member-States to the people of the CIS and the international community regarding the 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's Victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War (October 8, 2024)
💬 We, the Heads of the States of the Commonwealth of Independent States’ Member-Nations, call on the people of the CIS countries and around the world to prevent the revival of fascism, Nazism, and militarism, and to cut short any attempts to unleash a new World War.
8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the multi-ethnic Soviet nation achieved a historical Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It was the most brutal war in the history of humankind, which claimed millions of lives among our compatriots who perished on the frontlines, while fighting in guerilla units, or from bombing, were tortured to death during occupation and in concentration camps, froze or starved to death.
Attempts to equate the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany in terms of their responsibility for starting the war are immoral and sacrilegious with regard to the memory of those who liberated the world from the so-called 'brown plague'.
❗️ We call for condemning and holding accountable those who offend the memory of soldiers-liberators and glorify Nazi criminals and their accomplices.
In this connection, we welcome the UN General Assembly resolution noscriptd “Combatting glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,” while also expressing our commitment to abide by the purposes and principles of the International Convention on Eliminating All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
☝️ It is our shared duty to preserve the memory of those who died for freedom and peace on Earth, to do everything we can to defend the right cause for which they fought and to which they sacrificed their lives, and to do everything to reinforce unity among all people of good will for combatting any manifestations of Nazism and neo-Nazism, as well as the threat of a new world war.
#WeRemember
🎙 Address by the Leaders of the #CIS Member-States to the people of the CIS and the international community regarding the 80th anniversary of the Soviet people's Victory in the 1941-1945 Great Patriotic War (October 8, 2024)
💬 We, the Heads of the States of the Commonwealth of Independent States’ Member-Nations, call on the people of the CIS countries and around the world to prevent the revival of fascism, Nazism, and militarism, and to cut short any attempts to unleash a new World War.
8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the multi-ethnic Soviet nation achieved a historical Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It was the most brutal war in the history of humankind, which claimed millions of lives among our compatriots who perished on the frontlines, while fighting in guerilla units, or from bombing, were tortured to death during occupation and in concentration camps, froze or starved to death.
Attempts to equate the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany in terms of their responsibility for starting the war are immoral and sacrilegious with regard to the memory of those who liberated the world from the so-called 'brown plague'.
❗️ We call for condemning and holding accountable those who offend the memory of soldiers-liberators and glorify Nazi criminals and their accomplices.
In this connection, we welcome the UN General Assembly resolution noscriptd “Combatting glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fuelling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance,” while also expressing our commitment to abide by the purposes and principles of the International Convention on Eliminating All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
☝️ It is our shared duty to preserve the memory of those who died for freedom and peace on Earth, to do everything we can to defend the right cause for which they fought and to which they sacrificed their lives, and to do everything to reinforce unity among all people of good will for combatting any manifestations of Nazism and neo-Nazism, as well as the threat of a new world war.
#WeRemember
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