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📺 Watch Ambassador Andrei Kelin's interview with Sky News presenter Yalda Hakim (5 June 2025)
Key talking points:
• [Ukraine's attack on Russia's strategic aviation] is a very serious escalation and a blow to the strategic stability which we have established in our relations with the United States.
• Our resources allow us to continue military actions [in Ukraine] for a long time. But the choice now lies with Kiev — whether they choose [to find] a solution to the conflict, I mean a normal agreement that will eliminate the root causes [of the conflict], or [face] defeat and total surrender under much worse conditions.
• The Ukrainians are saying, "Let’s hold a summit". A summit for what? If Zelensky just wants to make a show <…> then it makes no sense for us. We need a summit for serious matters, not to establish a short ceasefire, but [to achieve] a solid and lasting resolution of this conflict.
• London, Brussels, Paris and Berlin are strongly resisting that we get to the end of this conflict, because they have invested a lot — politically, militarily and financially — in Ukraine and in this conflict.
• It is up to the UK and other NATO countries to decide where to spend their own money — whether on these military toys or on social welfare <...> But to my mind, all of this [the idea to lift defence spending to 3 or 5% of GDP] is an excessive effort <...> We do not represent any threat to Britain at all — neither at sea, nor in the air, nor on land. It is all an invention to distract attention from domestic issues.
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Key talking points:
• [Ukraine's attack on Russia's strategic aviation] is a very serious escalation and a blow to the strategic stability which we have established in our relations with the United States.
• Our resources allow us to continue military actions [in Ukraine] for a long time. But the choice now lies with Kiev — whether they choose [to find] a solution to the conflict, I mean a normal agreement that will eliminate the root causes [of the conflict], or [face] defeat and total surrender under much worse conditions.
• The Ukrainians are saying, "Let’s hold a summit". A summit for what? If Zelensky just wants to make a show <…> then it makes no sense for us. We need a summit for serious matters, not to establish a short ceasefire, but [to achieve] a solid and lasting resolution of this conflict.
• London, Brussels, Paris and Berlin are strongly resisting that we get to the end of this conflict, because they have invested a lot — politically, militarily and financially — in Ukraine and in this conflict.
• It is up to the UK and other NATO countries to decide where to spend their own money — whether on these military toys or on social welfare <...> But to my mind, all of this [the idea to lift defence spending to 3 or 5% of GDP] is an excessive effort <...> We do not represent any threat to Britain at all — neither at sea, nor in the air, nor on land. It is all an invention to distract attention from domestic issues.
Watch the interview on our YouTube channel
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✍️ 6 June marks the Russian Language Day.
This date coincides with the birth of Alexander Pushkin, the father of modern Russian literature. A poet, storyteller and visionary, Pushkin transformed Russian into a vibrant literary language — elegant, powerful and unmistakably expressive. His influence echoes in every syllable of Russian writing today.
Russian is more than a language, it is a bridge across continents and cultures. Spoken by over 250 million people, it ranks ninth globally by number of speakers and eighth by geographical reach. As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, Russian plays a vital role in diplomacy, science and international dialogue. It holds official status in several countries and stands second by number of websites.
But beyond numbers, Russian is a gateway to one of the world’s richest cultural landscapes shaped by Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, Stanislavski and Tarkovsky. Whether through the arts, diplomacy or the digital realm the Russian language remains a living thread — connecting past and present, people and places, far beyond its borders.
☝️ In the United Kingdom, interest in Russian endures, even amid shifting geopolitical winds. Over the past year, approximately 3,500 students sat GCSE Russian, while several UK universities offer Russian language degree programmes and courses. Russian classics continue to grace British theatres and opera houses, reflecting a lasting admiration for our nation's literary and artistic legacy.
This date coincides with the birth of Alexander Pushkin, the father of modern Russian literature. A poet, storyteller and visionary, Pushkin transformed Russian into a vibrant literary language — elegant, powerful and unmistakably expressive. His influence echoes in every syllable of Russian writing today.
Russian is more than a language, it is a bridge across continents and cultures. Spoken by over 250 million people, it ranks ninth globally by number of speakers and eighth by geographical reach. As one of the six official languages of the United Nations, Russian plays a vital role in diplomacy, science and international dialogue. It holds official status in several countries and stands second by number of websites.
But beyond numbers, Russian is a gateway to one of the world’s richest cultural landscapes shaped by Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, Stanislavski and Tarkovsky. Whether through the arts, diplomacy or the digital realm the Russian language remains a living thread — connecting past and present, people and places, far beyond its borders.
☝️ In the United Kingdom, interest in Russian endures, even amid shifting geopolitical winds. Over the past year, approximately 3,500 students sat GCSE Russian, while several UK universities offer Russian language degree programmes and courses. Russian classics continue to grace British theatres and opera houses, reflecting a lasting admiration for our nation's literary and artistic legacy.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding the designation of the British Council as an undesirable organisation in the Russian Federation (June 5, 2025)
❓ Question: The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation has designated the activities of the international organisation British Council as undesirable in our country. How would you comment on this development? What, in your view, led to this decision?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As is known, the British Council has operated in Russia since the early 1990s, establishing its central representative office in Moscow in 1992. In the years that followed, the Council aggressively expanded its presence by setting up numerous regional branches, all without proper legal formalisation. Despite this expansion, the legal status of the organisation remained undefined within our nation. The requisite regulatory framework for the British Council’s operations in Russia – which should have encompassed its status, the procedure for opening branches and the conditions governing their work – was intended to be established through a separate bilateral agreement on cultural and information centres. However, the efforts to draft such a document were thwarted by London.
In response to the unfriendly anti-Russian measures taken by the British side in July 2007 concerning the so-called Alexander Litvinenko case, and in light of growing evidence of the Council’s destabilising influence on Russian soil, a decision was made to close all regional branches of the British Council in our country as of January 2008.
The sole remaining British Council office continued to operate in Moscow until March 2018. However, as part of retaliatory measures against London’s hostile actions in the so-called Skripal case, its operations were also terminated that month.
❗️ Following the start of the special military operation, the British Council aligned itself with the unprecedentedly hostile anti-Russian measures of the UK government, joining broader Western efforts to discredit the policies of our country’s leadership and undermine Russian influence globally, particularly within the CIS region. The Council employed elements of “soft power” extensively, alongside various grant programmes, systematically gathering information on the situation in Russia’s new territories, conditions along the line of contact, and other potentially sensitive data.
Although, as previously noted, the Russian branch of the British Council was forcibly shut down, the parent organisation persisted in its subversive activities from other states’ positions, drawing our compatriots into its projects. Moreover, Russian competent authorities have obtained evidence confirming that the British Council has been utilised by British intelligence services in covert operations aimed at undermining the sovereignty of independent states and in clandestine destabilising activities.
Thus, designating the British Council as an undesirable organisation in its entirety was, in essence, a matter of common sense and timing.
Until last year, this step was hindered by a legal restriction in Russian legislation, which barred foreign state-founded entities (the British Council being established by the UK government) from being declared undesirable. This loophole has now been rectified.
☝️ In light of the aforementioned circumstances, we would like to caution our partners in Russia-friendly states against fostering ties or flirting with the British. Providing favourable conditions for organisations such as the British Council – permitting them access to youth and the implementation of ostensibly harmless cultural and educational projects – poses the risk of losing control over critical social and political processes. The positions of influence gained through such activities are subsequently exploited by London to interfere in the internal affairs of other states, directly threatening their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
❓ Question: The Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation has designated the activities of the international organisation British Council as undesirable in our country. How would you comment on this development? What, in your view, led to this decision?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As is known, the British Council has operated in Russia since the early 1990s, establishing its central representative office in Moscow in 1992. In the years that followed, the Council aggressively expanded its presence by setting up numerous regional branches, all without proper legal formalisation. Despite this expansion, the legal status of the organisation remained undefined within our nation. The requisite regulatory framework for the British Council’s operations in Russia – which should have encompassed its status, the procedure for opening branches and the conditions governing their work – was intended to be established through a separate bilateral agreement on cultural and information centres. However, the efforts to draft such a document were thwarted by London.
In response to the unfriendly anti-Russian measures taken by the British side in July 2007 concerning the so-called Alexander Litvinenko case, and in light of growing evidence of the Council’s destabilising influence on Russian soil, a decision was made to close all regional branches of the British Council in our country as of January 2008.
The sole remaining British Council office continued to operate in Moscow until March 2018. However, as part of retaliatory measures against London’s hostile actions in the so-called Skripal case, its operations were also terminated that month.
❗️ Following the start of the special military operation, the British Council aligned itself with the unprecedentedly hostile anti-Russian measures of the UK government, joining broader Western efforts to discredit the policies of our country’s leadership and undermine Russian influence globally, particularly within the CIS region. The Council employed elements of “soft power” extensively, alongside various grant programmes, systematically gathering information on the situation in Russia’s new territories, conditions along the line of contact, and other potentially sensitive data.
Although, as previously noted, the Russian branch of the British Council was forcibly shut down, the parent organisation persisted in its subversive activities from other states’ positions, drawing our compatriots into its projects. Moreover, Russian competent authorities have obtained evidence confirming that the British Council has been utilised by British intelligence services in covert operations aimed at undermining the sovereignty of independent states and in clandestine destabilising activities.
Thus, designating the British Council as an undesirable organisation in its entirety was, in essence, a matter of common sense and timing.
Until last year, this step was hindered by a legal restriction in Russian legislation, which barred foreign state-founded entities (the British Council being established by the UK government) from being declared undesirable. This loophole has now been rectified.
☝️ In light of the aforementioned circumstances, we would like to caution our partners in Russia-friendly states against fostering ties or flirting with the British. Providing favourable conditions for organisations such as the British Council – permitting them access to youth and the implementation of ostensibly harmless cultural and educational projects – poses the risk of losing control over critical social and political processes. The positions of influence gained through such activities are subsequently exploited by London to interfere in the internal affairs of other states, directly threatening their sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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The youngest son of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, the future emperor displayed exceptional courage, strong health, excellent memory, daring in making fateful state decisions, high efficiency, managerial talent and a deep understanding of the need for change.
Along with being fluent in several foreign languages, including German, Dutch, English and French, he showed interest in carpentry, turnery, weapons, and blacksmith’s work.
Peter’s reforms dramatically changed the socio-political landscape in Russia, pushing the country towards a more modern and advanced state and transforming Russia into a leading world power.
One of his foreign policy priorities was to ensure Russia’s access to the ice-free Black Sea, strengthening the defence of its southern borders, and stimulating trade. To achieve this, he intensified efforts to defeat Türkiye as part of the Holy League. The result of the efforts was the capture of Azov in 1695-1696.
In 1697-1698, Peter travelled to Europe with the Grand Embassy. During his time in Europe, he extensively studied artillery and shipbuilding.
His greatest military endeavour was the Great Northern War (1700-1721), aimed at gaining access to the Baltic Sea and recapturing the historical Russian lands lost as a result of the 1617 Treaty of Stolbovo in. Russia won a decisive victory over Sweden and its allies and gained a great power status. During the conflict, Peter also implemented far-reaching reforms, which paved the way for creating a regular army and navy, which demonstrated high combat efficiency in wars fought during that period.
In an effort to make public administration more effective, he reorganised education and government, and broke ground for the country’s new capital, Saint Petersburg.
During Peter’s reign, Russia established its first permanent diplomatic and consular missions abroad.
In 1721, Russia was proclaimed an empire, and Peter I became the first Russian emperor.
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❗️ Speaking at Chatham House yesterday, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte candidly admitted that sustaining the conflict in Ukraine serves the Alliance's collective military-industrial interest.
Using his own words, this is a statement of fact. The proxy-war against Russia, meticulously designed in Western capitals, is centered around fully expending Ukraine's human and industrial potential in a fratricidal confrontation against its larger neighbour.
The fate of Ukraine and its inhabitants, on the other hand, is of little concern to NATO military planners.
Hence Europe's cynical obstinance in thwarting a durable negotiated settlement.
Using his own words, this is a statement of fact. The proxy-war against Russia, meticulously designed in Western capitals, is centered around fully expending Ukraine's human and industrial potential in a fratricidal confrontation against its larger neighbour.
The fate of Ukraine and its inhabitants, on the other hand, is of little concern to NATO military planners.
Hence Europe's cynical obstinance in thwarting a durable negotiated settlement.
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⚡️ Statement by Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad
📃 Recently, the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad has once again become the target of a massive provocative campaign launched by a group of European media under the guise of a “journalistic investigation.”
For the third year in a row, it has been flooded by slander and misinformation that distort the actual goal and practices of its activities which are to assist Russian compatriots in protecting their legitimate interests in their respective countries of residence.
The choice of time for launching another dirty attack on the Russian human rights organisation was not accidental: obsessed with the idea of rescuing the criminal Kiev regime, the leaders of a number of European countries are trying to actively cobble up an anti-Russia front in all areas, and to wipe out everything that is Russian or “pro-Moscow.” This caveman-like goal is extrapolated to human rights, including the ethnic minority issues.
Millions of Russian compatriots living abroad, who, in their overwhelming majority, support Russia’s policy, the goals of the special military operation of the Russian Federation to demilitarise and denazify Ukraine, and to protect the civilians of Donbass have been targeted. Attempts are being made to have them change their minds, to intimidate them, to make ridiculous political accusations against them, to deport, or even to imprison them.
Each time, these propaganda campaigns are becoming increasingly aggressive and deceitful, as they repeat old tired clichés about the Foundation allegedly “funding spies, criminals, and propagandists.” Most of the accusations come down to the long-winded assertion of its “cooperation with Russian special services in conducting influence operations in the EU countries.”
❗️ It is quite obvious that these publications are based on a mixture of outright lies, covered up by speculation that has already been worn out from repeated use, which once again confirms the open participation of foreign special services in plotting this provocation, which fact, incidentally, is reported by some of the journalists involved in it. The “investigators” use not only publicly available information about the activities of our NGO, but also publish materials obtained illegally from electronic correspondence used by the Foundation for communication with its partners. The results of such a brazen hack of the Foundation’s email by special services are presented as a leak.
Through their publications, these media outlets, the list of which has almost doubled compared with last year, reveal the true goals of this campaign which are to compromise the Foundation, to push it out of Europe, to intimidate its foreign partners, and to force our compatriots to refuse to interact with it. <...>
Reacting to yet another “revelation,” we reaffirm that the Foundation has never cooperated with any special services, nor has it ever employed any members of the special services engaged in influence operations in Western countries, including the EU.
All the media’s assertions to this effect represent a gross lie and a blatant provocation.
☝️ We emphasise that the main purpose of the Foundation’s activities, as enshrined in its Charter and the regulatory legal documents of the Russian Federation governing its functions, is to provide assistance to our compatriots living abroad in order to ensure their human rights and freedoms and to protect their legal interests. <...>
We reserve the right to hold liable organisers and perpetrators of this provocative campaign targeting our NGO and publicly making false accusations against the Foundation, its employees and our partners in a number of EU member countries.
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📃 Recently, the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad has once again become the target of a massive provocative campaign launched by a group of European media under the guise of a “journalistic investigation.”
For the third year in a row, it has been flooded by slander and misinformation that distort the actual goal and practices of its activities which are to assist Russian compatriots in protecting their legitimate interests in their respective countries of residence.
The choice of time for launching another dirty attack on the Russian human rights organisation was not accidental: obsessed with the idea of rescuing the criminal Kiev regime, the leaders of a number of European countries are trying to actively cobble up an anti-Russia front in all areas, and to wipe out everything that is Russian or “pro-Moscow.” This caveman-like goal is extrapolated to human rights, including the ethnic minority issues.
Millions of Russian compatriots living abroad, who, in their overwhelming majority, support Russia’s policy, the goals of the special military operation of the Russian Federation to demilitarise and denazify Ukraine, and to protect the civilians of Donbass have been targeted. Attempts are being made to have them change their minds, to intimidate them, to make ridiculous political accusations against them, to deport, or even to imprison them.
Each time, these propaganda campaigns are becoming increasingly aggressive and deceitful, as they repeat old tired clichés about the Foundation allegedly “funding spies, criminals, and propagandists.” Most of the accusations come down to the long-winded assertion of its “cooperation with Russian special services in conducting influence operations in the EU countries.”
❗️ It is quite obvious that these publications are based on a mixture of outright lies, covered up by speculation that has already been worn out from repeated use, which once again confirms the open participation of foreign special services in plotting this provocation, which fact, incidentally, is reported by some of the journalists involved in it. The “investigators” use not only publicly available information about the activities of our NGO, but also publish materials obtained illegally from electronic correspondence used by the Foundation for communication with its partners. The results of such a brazen hack of the Foundation’s email by special services are presented as a leak.
Through their publications, these media outlets, the list of which has almost doubled compared with last year, reveal the true goals of this campaign which are to compromise the Foundation, to push it out of Europe, to intimidate its foreign partners, and to force our compatriots to refuse to interact with it. <...>
Reacting to yet another “revelation,” we reaffirm that the Foundation has never cooperated with any special services, nor has it ever employed any members of the special services engaged in influence operations in Western countries, including the EU.
All the media’s assertions to this effect represent a gross lie and a blatant provocation.
☝️ We emphasise that the main purpose of the Foundation’s activities, as enshrined in its Charter and the regulatory legal documents of the Russian Federation governing its functions, is to provide assistance to our compatriots living abroad in order to ensure their human rights and freedoms and to protect their legal interests. <...>
We reserve the right to hold liable organisers and perpetrators of this provocative campaign targeting our NGO and publicly making false accusations against the Foundation, its employees and our partners in a number of EU member countries.
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🇷🇺 12 June marks #RussiaDay – a celebration of history, unity and national pride.
Covering over 17 million square kilometres and stretching across 11 time zones, Russia is the largest country on Earth — a land of staggering scale and endless wonder. From the windswept shores of Vladivostok to the imperial elegance of St Petersburg, from Kazan's blend of East and West to the raw beauty of Kamchatka's volcanoes, and from the icy Arctic to the sun-drenched coast of Sochi — it is a place where vastness meets variety. Whether you are riding the Trans-Siberian Railway, hiking in the Altai Mountains or sipping tea in a cosy dacha, there is always more to discover.
Russia is also a treasure trove of cultural riches — a living mosaic shaped by centuries of tradition, creativity and reinvention. This is the homeland of literary giants like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, cinematic visionaries like Tarkovsky and groundbreaking artists such as Kandinsky and Malevich. From classical ballet and Orthodox iconography to contemporary design and street art, our country's artistic legacy continues to inspire and captivate.
With a heroic past, a resilient spirit and a future shaped by scientific innovation, cultural depth and economic ambition, Russia remains a country both steeped in tradition and moving boldly forward.
Happy Russia Day!
Covering over 17 million square kilometres and stretching across 11 time zones, Russia is the largest country on Earth — a land of staggering scale and endless wonder. From the windswept shores of Vladivostok to the imperial elegance of St Petersburg, from Kazan's blend of East and West to the raw beauty of Kamchatka's volcanoes, and from the icy Arctic to the sun-drenched coast of Sochi — it is a place where vastness meets variety. Whether you are riding the Trans-Siberian Railway, hiking in the Altai Mountains or sipping tea in a cosy dacha, there is always more to discover.
Russia is also a treasure trove of cultural riches — a living mosaic shaped by centuries of tradition, creativity and reinvention. This is the homeland of literary giants like Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, cinematic visionaries like Tarkovsky and groundbreaking artists such as Kandinsky and Malevich. From classical ballet and Orthodox iconography to contemporary design and street art, our country's artistic legacy continues to inspire and captivate.
With a heroic past, a resilient spirit and a future shaped by scientific innovation, cultural depth and economic ambition, Russia remains a country both steeped in tradition and moving boldly forward.
Happy Russia Day!
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🇷🇺 Happy Russia Day!
Russia is so much more than a country! A civilization, spanning 11 time zones. Russia is ❤️
#RussiaDay #Russia1Love #RussiaDay2025
Russia is so much more than a country! A civilization, spanning 11 time zones. Russia is ❤️
#RussiaDay #Russia1Love #RussiaDay2025
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🇷🇺 11 июня в резиденции Посла Российской Федерации в Лондоне состоялся торжественный приём по случаю Дня России.
Мероприятие посетили руководители и сотрудники дипмиссий 42 государств СНГ, Азии, Африки, Ближнего Востока, Европы и Латинской Америки, представители расположенных в Лондоне международных организаций, британских политических и деловых кругов, общественных объединений и СМИ, а также российские соотечественники, проживающие в Великобритании.
В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и дружественной атмосфере, гости имели уникальную возможность ознакомиться с коллекцией русской живописи и скульптуры и отведать традиционные блюда отечественной кухни.
💬 Из выступления Посла России в Великобритании Андрея Келина:
Мероприятие посетили руководители и сотрудники дипмиссий 42 государств СНГ, Азии, Африки, Ближнего Востока, Европы и Латинской Америки, представители расположенных в Лондоне международных организаций, британских политических и деловых кругов, общественных объединений и СМИ, а также российские соотечественники, проживающие в Великобритании.
В ходе приёма, прошедшего в тёплой и дружественной атмосфере, гости имели уникальную возможность ознакомиться с коллекцией русской живописи и скульптуры и отведать традиционные блюда отечественной кухни.
💬 Из выступления Посла России в Великобритании Андрея Келина:
На протяжении веков наша страна играла особую роль как в Европе, так и в мировых делах. Твёрдо отстаивая свои национальные интересы, Россия всегда выступала за равноправие народов мира, их устойчивое и справедливое развитие, неделимость европейской и международной безопасности. Наша страна – независимая, свободная и сильная – не раз сталкивалась со сложнейшими вызовами, и всегда с честью преодолевала их.
Мир вступил в полосу масштабных перемен. Коллективный Запад утрачивает былую роль. Реальностью становится подлинная многополярность. Как показал минувший год, это понимание, пусть и с трудом, пробивает себе дорогу в ключевых странах Запада. Новый миропорядок проще не станет. Однако в нём, возможно, чаще будет удаваться прагматично подбирать «ключи» к осаждающим человечество многочисленным проблемам.
Россия, в свою очередь, продолжит свой путь. Наша цель – обеспечить прочные гарантии мира и безопасности для нашего внутреннего развития, благополучия наших граждан, и мы этого обязательно добьёмся.
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🇷🇺 On 11 June, a formal reception to celebrate #RussiaDay was held at the residence of the Ambassador of the Russian Federation in London.
Participants included heads and staff members of diplomatic missions from 42 countries across the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America. Also present were representatives of London-based international organisations, members of British political and business circles, public associations and the media, as well as Russian compatriots residing in the UK.
Held in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the reception offered guests a unique opportunity to acquaint themselves with a collection of Russian paintings and sculptures. Attendees also enjoyed a selection of traditional Russian cuisine.
💬 Excerpts from Ambassador Andrei Kelin's remarks at the reception:
Participants included heads and staff members of diplomatic missions from 42 countries across the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Latin America. Also present were representatives of London-based international organisations, members of British political and business circles, public associations and the media, as well as Russian compatriots residing in the UK.
Held in a warm and welcoming atmosphere, the reception offered guests a unique opportunity to acquaint themselves with a collection of Russian paintings and sculptures. Attendees also enjoyed a selection of traditional Russian cuisine.
💬 Excerpts from Ambassador Andrei Kelin's remarks at the reception:
Throughout centuries our country has played a unique role in both European and global affairs. Firmly upholding its national interests, Russia has always championed the equality of all nations and peoples, their sustainable and just development, as well as the indivisibility of European and international security. Our independent, free and strong nation has repeatedly faced immense challenges and has always overcome them with dignity.
The world has entered an era of profound transformation. The West is gradually losing its once-dominant position. Genuine multipolarity is becoming a reality. The past year has shown that this new understanding, albeit with difficulty, is beginning to take root in key Western countries. While the emerging world order will not be any simpler, it may enable us to find pragmatic solutions to the numerous challenges confronting humanity.
As for Russia, we will continue along our chosen path. Our objective is to ensure lasting peace and security for the sake of our internal development and the well-being of our citizens, and this will be decisively achieved.
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