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🎙 Statement by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Plenary Session of the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum (Cairo, 20 December 2025)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Our cooperation continues its confident, forward-looking development. Its comprehensive and genuinely strategic character is being further strengthened. We seek to coordinate efforts both on the international stage and bilaterally, in a spirit of mutual respect and equality.
We are advancing a shared vision of a more just and democratic multipolar world order, free from diktat and “double standards”, and based on respect for international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, in their entirety and interconnection.
We advocate full consideration of the political and economic interests of African countries at all key international platforms, ensure fairer representation of African States in the global decision-making system, including the UN Security Council, and support reform of the international financial architecture. We fully respect the decisions adopted in this regard – the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
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We attach great importance to strengthening peace and security on the African continent. This is a key prerequisite for steady and sustainable socio-economic development, and an essential element of global stability.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia makes a meaningful contribution to resolving ongoing conflicts and preventing new ones in Africa. We fully share the principle fundamental to Africans: “African solutions to African problems”.
As it did 65 years ago, Russia remains a reliable partner to its friends in defending their sovereignty, relying on their own strengths. We consider unacceptable the course pursued by certain countries and military-political blocs representing the Global Minority, aimed at drawing the region into confrontational geopolitical adventures. This runs counter to Africa’s independent development and prosperity.
We assist in strengthening the defence capabilities of African countries to counter internal and external threats, first and foremost terrorism.
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We are convinced that sustainable conflict resolution requires addressing root causes, which lie in the legacy of Western colonialism – a system that disrupted Africa’s natural historical development, arbitrarily drew borders, and imposed an economic order serving the interests of Western metropolises.
Regrettably, various forms of neo-colonialism persist to this day. We stand ready to act together with our African partners to eradicate them, including through the development of legal instruments to assess and compensate for damage inflicted during the colonial period. Following the first Russia–Africa Ministerial Conference, we agreed to consider establishing a relevant permanent coordination mechanism.
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Today, we are witnessing Africa’s “second awakening”, and the strengthening of its international standing.
We support our African friends’ aspiration to independently choose their partners.
We remain a reliable ally of African states in strengthening their national sovereignty – politically, in security matters, and across all other dimensions: economic, energy, food, technological, digital, human resources, and information – relying on their own resources and national interests, as well as on external partners who fully respect those interests.
Our political dialogue at the highest and high levels is actively developing. Russia’s diplomatic presence on the continent continues to expand. This year, embassies opened in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. Next in line are The Gambia, Liberia, Togo, and the Comoros.
We invite partners that do not yet have embassies in Moscow to consider opening them. We stand ready to provide every possible assistance.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: Our cooperation continues its confident, forward-looking development. Its comprehensive and genuinely strategic character is being further strengthened. We seek to coordinate efforts both on the international stage and bilaterally, in a spirit of mutual respect and equality.
We are advancing a shared vision of a more just and democratic multipolar world order, free from diktat and “double standards”, and based on respect for international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, in their entirety and interconnection.
We advocate full consideration of the political and economic interests of African countries at all key international platforms, ensure fairer representation of African States in the global decision-making system, including the UN Security Council, and support reform of the international financial architecture. We fully respect the decisions adopted in this regard – the Ezulwini Consensus and the Sirte Declaration.
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We attach great importance to strengthening peace and security on the African continent. This is a key prerequisite for steady and sustainable socio-economic development, and an essential element of global stability.
As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia makes a meaningful contribution to resolving ongoing conflicts and preventing new ones in Africa. We fully share the principle fundamental to Africans: “African solutions to African problems”.
As it did 65 years ago, Russia remains a reliable partner to its friends in defending their sovereignty, relying on their own strengths. We consider unacceptable the course pursued by certain countries and military-political blocs representing the Global Minority, aimed at drawing the region into confrontational geopolitical adventures. This runs counter to Africa’s independent development and prosperity.
We assist in strengthening the defence capabilities of African countries to counter internal and external threats, first and foremost terrorism.
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We are convinced that sustainable conflict resolution requires addressing root causes, which lie in the legacy of Western colonialism – a system that disrupted Africa’s natural historical development, arbitrarily drew borders, and imposed an economic order serving the interests of Western metropolises.
Regrettably, various forms of neo-colonialism persist to this day. We stand ready to act together with our African partners to eradicate them, including through the development of legal instruments to assess and compensate for damage inflicted during the colonial period. Following the first Russia–Africa Ministerial Conference, we agreed to consider establishing a relevant permanent coordination mechanism.
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Today, we are witnessing Africa’s “second awakening”, and the strengthening of its international standing.
We support our African friends’ aspiration to independently choose their partners.
We remain a reliable ally of African states in strengthening their national sovereignty – politically, in security matters, and across all other dimensions: economic, energy, food, technological, digital, human resources, and information – relying on their own resources and national interests, as well as on external partners who fully respect those interests.
Our political dialogue at the highest and high levels is actively developing. Russia’s diplomatic presence on the continent continues to expand. This year, embassies opened in Niger, Sierra Leone, and South Sudan. Next in line are The Gambia, Liberia, Togo, and the Comoros.
We invite partners that do not yet have embassies in Moscow to consider opening them. We stand ready to provide every possible assistance.
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✨ Embassy Visit to New Jerusalem Children’s Home ✨
On 18 December, staff of the Russian Embassy visited the New Jerusalem Children’s Home in Midrand to meet with the students of Grades 10-12 and present information on scholarship opportunities for studying in the Russian Federation.
This initiative has been held for the third consecutive year, reflecting the Embassy and Russian community’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational opportunities for young people. We are proud to mention that two girls from New Jerusalem Children’s Home are currently studying in Moscow, having successfully enrolled in Russian universities through the Russian Government’s Scholarship programme.
The session was conducted in an open and engaging format, allowing students to ask questions and consider future educational prospects.
The Embassy highly values its continued cooperation with New Jerusalem Children’s Home and remains committed to promoting access to education and international academic exchange.
#StudyInRussia
On 18 December, staff of the Russian Embassy visited the New Jerusalem Children’s Home in Midrand to meet with the students of Grades 10-12 and present information on scholarship opportunities for studying in the Russian Federation.
This initiative has been held for the third consecutive year, reflecting the Embassy and Russian community’s ongoing commitment to supporting educational opportunities for young people. We are proud to mention that two girls from New Jerusalem Children’s Home are currently studying in Moscow, having successfully enrolled in Russian universities through the Russian Government’s Scholarship programme.
The session was conducted in an open and engaging format, allowing students to ask questions and consider future educational prospects.
The Embassy highly values its continued cooperation with New Jerusalem Children’s Home and remains committed to promoting access to education and international academic exchange.
#StudyInRussia
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🎉 10 DAYS UNTIL NEW YEAR 2026 🎉
The festive fever picks up speed!
And it’s not only snowy cities that feel the magic – the southern part of Russia has its own New Year charm.
In Sochi along the Black Sea coast, palm trees are wrapped in lights, festive markets appear near the waterfront, and people celebrate the season in mild December weather.
Even in Crimea, where the sea breeze replaces frosty air, the holiday spirit is everywhere – in decorated streets, cozy cafés, and glittering coastal views.
🤩 Russia’s winter is diverse, but the New Year atmosphere unites every corner of the country.
Video: @russia
#10DaysTo2026
The festive fever picks up speed!
And it’s not only snowy cities that feel the magic – the southern part of Russia has its own New Year charm.
In Sochi along the Black Sea coast, palm trees are wrapped in lights, festive markets appear near the waterfront, and people celebrate the season in mild December weather.
Even in Crimea, where the sea breeze replaces frosty air, the holiday spirit is everywhere – in decorated streets, cozy cafés, and glittering coastal views.
🤩 Russia’s winter is diverse, but the New Year atmosphere unites every corner of the country.
Video: @russia
#10DaysTo2026
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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 15-21:
▪️ December 15 – A fixed-wing UAV struck an apartment building in Donetsk, DPR. An 82-year-old woman was injured.
▪️ December 15 – Artillery strike on the public reception office of the administration in Kakhovka, Kherson Region. A 78-year-old woman was injured.
▪️ Night of December 15 – Belgorod: shelling damaged a civilian industrial facility.
▪️ Night of December 18 – A fixed-wing UAV attacked a private residential house in Bataysk, Rostov Region. One person was killed, six others were injured.
▪️ December 18 – In Grayvoron, Belgorod Region, an FPV drone struck a parked vehicle in the courtyard of a private residential house.
▪️ December 18 – In Grayvoron, Belgorod Region, an FPV drone attacked a moving civilian passenger car. A civilian was killed.
▪️ December 18 – In Velyki Kopani, Kherson Region, a UAV attacked a service vehicle of Khersonenergo. As a result of munition detonation, one employee was killed and three were injured.
▪️ December 19 – In Yasni Zori, Belgorod Region, a strike UAV attacked a private residential house.
▪️ December 19 – The Ukrainian armed forces carried out an MLRS strike on the sports complex of the Gorlovka College of Industrial Technologies in the DPR.
▪️ Night of December 21 – A Ukrainian UAV struck an apartment building in Gorlovka, DPR. A woman was injured.
#NoStatuteOfLimitations
⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 15-21:
▪️ December 15 – A fixed-wing UAV struck an apartment building in Donetsk, DPR. An 82-year-old woman was injured.
▪️ December 15 – Artillery strike on the public reception office of the administration in Kakhovka, Kherson Region. A 78-year-old woman was injured.
▪️ Night of December 15 – Belgorod: shelling damaged a civilian industrial facility.
▪️ Night of December 18 – A fixed-wing UAV attacked a private residential house in Bataysk, Rostov Region. One person was killed, six others were injured.
▪️ December 18 – In Grayvoron, Belgorod Region, an FPV drone struck a parked vehicle in the courtyard of a private residential house.
▪️ December 18 – In Grayvoron, Belgorod Region, an FPV drone attacked a moving civilian passenger car. A civilian was killed.
▪️ December 18 – In Velyki Kopani, Kherson Region, a UAV attacked a service vehicle of Khersonenergo. As a result of munition detonation, one employee was killed and three were injured.
▪️ December 19 – In Yasni Zori, Belgorod Region, a strike UAV attacked a private residential house.
▪️ December 19 – The Ukrainian armed forces carried out an MLRS strike on the sports complex of the Gorlovka College of Industrial Technologies in the DPR.
▪️ Night of December 21 – A Ukrainian UAV struck an apartment building in Gorlovka, DPR. A woman was injured.
#NoStatuteOfLimitations
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🌍 The Second Ministerial Conference of the #RussiaAfrica Partnership Forum has successfully concluded in Cairo.
Over two intense days of work, the Russian delegation led by Sergey #Lavrov took part in more than 20 meetings and events. On December 19-20, the Russian Minister held bilateral talks with representatives of the following countries and organizations:
1. 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
2. 🇧🇮 Burundi
3. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
4. 🇧🇼 Botswana
5. 🇬🇲 The Gambia
6. 🇳🇦 Namibia
7. 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
8. 🇹🇬 Togo
9. 🇲🇷 Mauritania
10. 🇲🇼 Malawi
11. 🇸🇨 Seychelles
12. 🇷🇼 Rwanda
13. 🇪🇬 Egypt
14. 🇩🇿 Algeria
15. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
16. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
17. 🇸🇸 South Sudan
18. 🌍 ECOWAS
Recap of the key events of the Second Ministerial Conference:
📄 Sergey Lavrov’s meetings with Egypt’s Leadership
📺 Sergey Lavrov’s address at the Plenary Session of the Conference
📺 Joint press conference of the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Egypt
📄 Joint Statement by the Participants of the Second Ministerial Conference
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It was a sincere pleasure for me to take part in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, which is being held for the first time on the African continent, in Egypt’s capital.
I would like to kindly thank our Egyptian friends for the excellent organization of the event, their traditional hospitality, and to congratulate them on the successful hosting of this Conference.
❗️ We have every reason to state that the conference has laid solid groundwork for high-quality preparations for the Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 2026. We will make every effort to ensure its successful holding.
Over two intense days of work, the Russian delegation led by Sergey #Lavrov took part in more than 20 meetings and events. On December 19-20, the Russian Minister held bilateral talks with representatives of the following countries and organizations:
1. 🇨🇬 Republic of the Congo
2. 🇧🇮 Burundi
3. 🇹🇿 Tanzania
4. 🇧🇼 Botswana
5. 🇬🇲 The Gambia
6. 🇳🇦 Namibia
7. 🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea
8. 🇹🇬 Togo
9. 🇲🇷 Mauritania
10. 🇲🇼 Malawi
11. 🇸🇨 Seychelles
12. 🇷🇼 Rwanda
13. 🇪🇬 Egypt
14. 🇩🇿 Algeria
15. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
16. 🇹🇳 Tunisia
17. 🇸🇸 South Sudan
18. 🌍 ECOWAS
Recap of the key events of the Second Ministerial Conference:
📄 Sergey Lavrov’s meetings with Egypt’s Leadership
📺 Sergey Lavrov’s address at the Plenary Session of the Conference
📺 Joint press conference of the Foreign Ministers of Russia and Egypt
📄 Joint Statement by the Participants of the Second Ministerial Conference
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It was a sincere pleasure for me to take part in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, which is being held for the first time on the African continent, in Egypt’s capital.
I would like to kindly thank our Egyptian friends for the excellent organization of the event, their traditional hospitality, and to congratulate them on the successful hosting of this Conference.
❗️ We have every reason to state that the conference has laid solid groundwork for high-quality preparations for the Third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled for 2026. We will make every effort to ensure its successful holding.
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🎨 #OTD Karl Bryullov, a pivotal Russian painter, an outstanding master of combining academic skill with emotional drama, who merged Neoclassicism and Romanticism in Russian art and was renowned for his brilliant portraits and grand historical works, was born on December 23, 1799, in St. Petersburg.
In 1809, he began his studies at one of the world’s best art academies - the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Fine Arts and excelled, winning top honours like the First Gold Medal for his talent in blending technical skill with romantic expression. In 1823, Karl Bryullov moved to Italy to continue his career and while there he painted his best-known work of art, the epic "Last Day of Pompeii".
✨ This masterpiece brought him international recognition and fame at the age of 33. Karl Bryullov later became a revered professor at the Imperial Academy, created numerous portraits, sketches and watercolours, deeply influencing Russian art through his masterful technique and emotional depth.
#RussianArt
In 1809, he began his studies at one of the world’s best art academies - the St. Petersburg Imperial Academy of Fine Arts and excelled, winning top honours like the First Gold Medal for his talent in blending technical skill with romantic expression. In 1823, Karl Bryullov moved to Italy to continue his career and while there he painted his best-known work of art, the epic "Last Day of Pompeii".
✨ This masterpiece brought him international recognition and fame at the age of 33. Karl Bryullov later became a revered professor at the Imperial Academy, created numerous portraits, sketches and watercolours, deeply influencing Russian art through his masterful technique and emotional depth.
#RussianArt
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