🎙 Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation Roman Kolesnikov at the Thematic Discussion on "Regional Disarmament and Security" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (New York, October 28, 2024)
💬 Regional security in various parts of the world has been put to most serious tests over recent years. Tensions are increasing, bellicose rhetoric is growing, current long-standing regional conflicts renew more intensively, new hotbeds of tension are emerging, and the "collective West" has finally chosen the path of forceful dominance in the world. <...>
These global military security trends continue to gain momentum in Europe as well. The reason is the course set by the US and its NATO allies for open confrontation with Russia, undermining the foundations of European security and breaking the comprehensive system of arms control and confidence-building measures. <...>
Russia has always believed the system of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements to be the cornerstone of international security. However, this system has noticeably deteriorated recently at the whim of Western countries.
For several decades, the United States and its NATO allies have continued the process initiated to break key agreements in the field of arms control and confidence-building:
🔻 in 2002, Washington unilaterally terminated the Soviet‑US Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty,
🔻 in 2019, Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty,
🔻 In 2020, Washington withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty, which forced us to cease participation in it.
🔻 In response to the decision of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, which finally and irrevocably destroyed the CFE Treaty system of restrictions, we decided to withdraw from this Treaty in 2023.
Even a brief list of facts makes it clear who is responsible for the present very deplorable security situation and further deterioration of the military-political environment in the world.
It is possible to return the situation under control and normalize it only on the basis of compliance with the generally recognized norms of international law, the UN principles of activities, its Charter, goals and objectives.
👉 Attempts to resume any dialogue are doomed to failure until the North Atlantic Alliance actually abandons its current anti-Russian policy. Given the current lack of trust and open hostility on the part of Washington and collective Brussels, it is unfounded and naive to expect progress from us in matters of conventional arms control in Europe.
Shaping such a regime in the future, if and when it becomes possible, will definitely require fundamentally new approaches and inevitable consideration of Russia's national interests.
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💬 Regional security in various parts of the world has been put to most serious tests over recent years. Tensions are increasing, bellicose rhetoric is growing, current long-standing regional conflicts renew more intensively, new hotbeds of tension are emerging, and the "collective West" has finally chosen the path of forceful dominance in the world. <...>
These global military security trends continue to gain momentum in Europe as well. The reason is the course set by the US and its NATO allies for open confrontation with Russia, undermining the foundations of European security and breaking the comprehensive system of arms control and confidence-building measures. <...>
Russia has always believed the system of international arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements to be the cornerstone of international security. However, this system has noticeably deteriorated recently at the whim of Western countries.
For several decades, the United States and its NATO allies have continued the process initiated to break key agreements in the field of arms control and confidence-building:
🔻 in 2002, Washington unilaterally terminated the Soviet‑US Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty,
🔻 in 2019, Washington withdrew from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty,
🔻 In 2020, Washington withdrew from the Open Skies Treaty, which forced us to cease participation in it.
🔻 In response to the decision of Sweden and Finland to join NATO, which finally and irrevocably destroyed the CFE Treaty system of restrictions, we decided to withdraw from this Treaty in 2023.
Even a brief list of facts makes it clear who is responsible for the present very deplorable security situation and further deterioration of the military-political environment in the world.
It is possible to return the situation under control and normalize it only on the basis of compliance with the generally recognized norms of international law, the UN principles of activities, its Charter, goals and objectives.
👉 Attempts to resume any dialogue are doomed to failure until the North Atlantic Alliance actually abandons its current anti-Russian policy. Given the current lack of trust and open hostility on the part of Washington and collective Brussels, it is unfounded and naive to expect progress from us in matters of conventional arms control in Europe.
Shaping such a regime in the future, if and when it becomes possible, will definitely require fundamentally new approaches and inevitable consideration of Russia's national interests.
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🎙 Comment by Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the latest US attacks on Russian media
💬 On the night of October 29, a film crew of the Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre, which was sent to the United States to cover the upcoming presidential election, was detained in the Washington airport.
Although the group had all the necessary permits issued in accordance with the declared goal of the visit, the local police confiscated their communications and other equipment and subjected them to hours-long examination.
As the result of that “conversation,” cameraman Vladimir Borovikov was denied entry, his visa was cancelled for administrative reasons, and a decision was taken to deport him from the United States.
Representatives of the Russian Embassy in the United States were denied permission to communicate with and provide assistance to that Russian citizen. The other crew members of the Russian broadcaster were allowed to enter the United States without any explanations or apologies and even granted accreditation, although with some restrictions, as media representatives.
❗️ We regard this as yet another violation of Washington’s commitments regarding free access to information and media pluralism.
The fact that the Russian journalists had notified the American authorities about their intentions well in advance and received an official permission to proceed with their editorial mission shows that their detention was a clear demonstration of the US administration’s readiness to use repressive measures to prevent the circulation of undesirable information at any time. Such actions fit into the logic of the global US campaign against Russian media and journalists, which directly contradicts both the United States’ international obligations and Constitution.
We will respond appropriately to this arbitrary US action.
💬 On the night of October 29, a film crew of the Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre, which was sent to the United States to cover the upcoming presidential election, was detained in the Washington airport.
Although the group had all the necessary permits issued in accordance with the declared goal of the visit, the local police confiscated their communications and other equipment and subjected them to hours-long examination.
As the result of that “conversation,” cameraman Vladimir Borovikov was denied entry, his visa was cancelled for administrative reasons, and a decision was taken to deport him from the United States.
Representatives of the Russian Embassy in the United States were denied permission to communicate with and provide assistance to that Russian citizen. The other crew members of the Russian broadcaster were allowed to enter the United States without any explanations or apologies and even granted accreditation, although with some restrictions, as media representatives.
❗️ We regard this as yet another violation of Washington’s commitments regarding free access to information and media pluralism.
The fact that the Russian journalists had notified the American authorities about their intentions well in advance and received an official permission to proceed with their editorial mission shows that their detention was a clear demonstration of the US administration’s readiness to use repressive measures to prevent the circulation of undesirable information at any time. Such actions fit into the logic of the global US campaign against Russian media and journalists, which directly contradicts both the United States’ international obligations and Constitution.
We will respond appropriately to this arbitrary US action.
✉️ Excerpt from the President of Russia Vladimir Putin's greetings to participants and guests at the 8th World Congress of Compatriots Living Abroad (October 30, 2024)
✍️ Russia is steadfastly intensifying its endeavours to support foreign compatriots.
✅ Most recently, the opportunities for restoring and acquiring Russian citizenship have been significantly expanded.
✅ The mechanisms of the State Voluntary Resettlement Programme, under which more than 1.2 million individuals have already entered our country, are being continuously enhanced.
✅ The Foundation for Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad allocates additional resources to those in need of legal assistance.
I am pleased to acknowledge that, despite the formidable challenges and harassment faced today in the West by citizens who uphold spiritual ties with Russia and share our moral values, over 400 representatives of Russian communities from more than a hundred states have assembled at this Congress.
🤝 Naturally, for delegates residing in unfriendly countries, travelling to Moscow to participate in this event demanded personal courage. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to those who, even under the most challenging circumstances, persist in actively defending the international standing of Russian culture and the Russian language.
I am confident that during the Congress, you will not only deliberate on the issues confronting Russian communities abroad today, but also propose new ideas and initiatives that will serve to consolidate the vast Russian world and realise its immense creative potential
✍️ Russia is steadfastly intensifying its endeavours to support foreign compatriots.
✅ Most recently, the opportunities for restoring and acquiring Russian citizenship have been significantly expanded.
✅ The mechanisms of the State Voluntary Resettlement Programme, under which more than 1.2 million individuals have already entered our country, are being continuously enhanced.
✅ The Foundation for Supporting and Protecting the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad allocates additional resources to those in need of legal assistance.
I am pleased to acknowledge that, despite the formidable challenges and harassment faced today in the West by citizens who uphold spiritual ties with Russia and share our moral values, over 400 representatives of Russian communities from more than a hundred states have assembled at this Congress.
🤝 Naturally, for delegates residing in unfriendly countries, travelling to Moscow to participate in this event demanded personal courage. I wish to express my sincere gratitude to those who, even under the most challenging circumstances, persist in actively defending the international standing of Russian culture and the Russian language.
I am confident that during the Congress, you will not only deliberate on the issues confronting Russian communities abroad today, but also propose new ideas and initiatives that will serve to consolidate the vast Russian world and realise its immense creative potential
🇷🇺🇿🇲 Russia and Zambia celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations today.
Among the very first to recognise the independence of the young African state, the Soviet Union actively helped Zambia to develop its economy and strengthen its political independence.
In the 1960s, they created the legal framework for developing bilateral relations and reached an agreement to build diesel power plants in four cities in Zambia’s North-Western Province. A trade agreement they signed in 1971 stipulated a most favoured nation status in bilateral trade.
📈 Today, Russia and Zambia maintain political dialogue and work together on the international stage and are strengthening ties in trade, the economy, education, culture and the humanitarian sphere. We highly appreciate our traditionally friendly relations based on mutual respect and a balance of each other’s interests.
President Vladimir Putin and President of Zambia Edgar Lungu held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in July 2018. In June 2023, President Hakainde Hichilema visited St Petersburg, where he took part in a meeting of African leaders with President Putin that was held to discuss possible solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
⚛️ Nuclear power generation is a promising sphere of bilateral cooperation. Russia and Zambia signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy in 2016 and an intergovernmental agreement on the joint construction of the Centre of Nuclear Science and Technology in Zambia in February 2017.
The two countries are promoting their cooperation in the sphere of education. About 2'000 Zambians have received education at Russian universities, and some 600 Zambian citizens are studying in Russia now.
🤝 We congratulate our Zambian friends and colleagues on the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic relations and wish them prosperity and wellbeing.
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Among the very first to recognise the independence of the young African state, the Soviet Union actively helped Zambia to develop its economy and strengthen its political independence.
In the 1960s, they created the legal framework for developing bilateral relations and reached an agreement to build diesel power plants in four cities in Zambia’s North-Western Province. A trade agreement they signed in 1971 stipulated a most favoured nation status in bilateral trade.
📈 Today, Russia and Zambia maintain political dialogue and work together on the international stage and are strengthening ties in trade, the economy, education, culture and the humanitarian sphere. We highly appreciate our traditionally friendly relations based on mutual respect and a balance of each other’s interests.
President Vladimir Putin and President of Zambia Edgar Lungu held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in July 2018. In June 2023, President Hakainde Hichilema visited St Petersburg, where he took part in a meeting of African leaders with President Putin that was held to discuss possible solutions to the Ukraine crisis.
⚛️ Nuclear power generation is a promising sphere of bilateral cooperation. Russia and Zambia signed an intergovernmental agreement on cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy in 2016 and an intergovernmental agreement on the joint construction of the Centre of Nuclear Science and Technology in Zambia in February 2017.
The two countries are promoting their cooperation in the sphere of education. About 2'000 Zambians have received education at Russian universities, and some 600 Zambian citizens are studying in Russia now.
🤝 We congratulate our Zambian friends and colleagues on the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic relations and wish them prosperity and wellbeing.
#RussiaZambia #RussiaAfrica
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks at the 8th World Congress of Compatriots
📍Moscow, October 30, 2024
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The situation on the international stage has not improved over the past three years since the previous congress held in October 2021.
The US-led collective West has actually redoubled its systemic efforts at containing Russia, launching a full-scale hybrid war against our country with the aim of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on it.
Washington and its NATO vassals are openly speaking about pushing Russia to the margins of global development.
But all efforts by those who wish evil to Russia are in vain, and are doomed to fail.
In fact, Russia has been carrying out the special military operation with great resolve and confidence in an effort to ensure its legitimate security interests and prevent Ukraine from turning into a hostile entity under NATO’s control. <...>
Make no mistake, Russia will achieve all the goals of the special military operation as defined by President Vladimir Putin. We will secure and reliably ensure Russia’s security, and enable our citizens and compatriots to live in honour and dignity, to live where their forefathers used to live, and to speak their mother tongue, preserve their history and their spiritual and moral values.
Attempts to isolate Russia on the international stage also failed miserably.
The nations of the Global Majority refused to toe the Western line and opted for forging closer ties with Russia in various settings and sectors. The outcomes of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, held as part of Russia’s chairmanship, prove this point. The people of the Global South and East understand that a sovereign and assertive Russia presents a major force in terms of shaping a multipolar world order with greater justice for all in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter not in word, but in deed. Instead of handpicking these principles at its discretion, Russia adheres to all of them considering their interconnected and holistic nature. This world order will reflect the interests and aspirations of the entire humankind, rather than just a few countries belonging to the so-called Golden Billion.
We do understand that the developments around the world have affected the way we operate. This is what President Vladimir Putin said in his message. The coordination councils for the organisations of compatriots and other associations of compatriots have come under serious pressure in unfriendly countries, including manifestations of a Russia-hating attitude, and other forms of discrimination, as well as attempts to cancel Russian culture and eliminate the Russian language from the public space and even from everyday life. There is also an effort to sow division within the global Orthodoxy.
Faced with this unprecedented pressure, you have preserved your spiritual, cultural and linguistic bond with your historical Motherland, and have been contributing to reinforcing our international standing. The fact that this congress brought together so many high-profile participants demonstrates that all attempts to alienate the members of the Russian world from one another will fail, no matter who tries to achieve this goal.
The theme of the Congress, Together with Russia, is more pertinent than ever. The current global situation necessitates additional exertion and synergy of efforts.
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❗️ The Russian government will continue to support your aspirations to benefit your historical Motherland, promote its economic growth and social progress, and strengthen its international role. There is no doubt that our joint efforts will help preserve and increase the creative potential of the Russian world as our legacy for future generations.
📍Moscow, October 30, 2024
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The situation on the international stage has not improved over the past three years since the previous congress held in October 2021.
The US-led collective West has actually redoubled its systemic efforts at containing Russia, launching a full-scale hybrid war against our country with the aim of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on it.
Washington and its NATO vassals are openly speaking about pushing Russia to the margins of global development.
But all efforts by those who wish evil to Russia are in vain, and are doomed to fail.
In fact, Russia has been carrying out the special military operation with great resolve and confidence in an effort to ensure its legitimate security interests and prevent Ukraine from turning into a hostile entity under NATO’s control. <...>
Make no mistake, Russia will achieve all the goals of the special military operation as defined by President Vladimir Putin. We will secure and reliably ensure Russia’s security, and enable our citizens and compatriots to live in honour and dignity, to live where their forefathers used to live, and to speak their mother tongue, preserve their history and their spiritual and moral values.
Attempts to isolate Russia on the international stage also failed miserably.
The nations of the Global Majority refused to toe the Western line and opted for forging closer ties with Russia in various settings and sectors. The outcomes of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, held as part of Russia’s chairmanship, prove this point. The people of the Global South and East understand that a sovereign and assertive Russia presents a major force in terms of shaping a multipolar world order with greater justice for all in keeping with the principles of the UN Charter not in word, but in deed. Instead of handpicking these principles at its discretion, Russia adheres to all of them considering their interconnected and holistic nature. This world order will reflect the interests and aspirations of the entire humankind, rather than just a few countries belonging to the so-called Golden Billion.
We do understand that the developments around the world have affected the way we operate. This is what President Vladimir Putin said in his message. The coordination councils for the organisations of compatriots and other associations of compatriots have come under serious pressure in unfriendly countries, including manifestations of a Russia-hating attitude, and other forms of discrimination, as well as attempts to cancel Russian culture and eliminate the Russian language from the public space and even from everyday life. There is also an effort to sow division within the global Orthodoxy.
Faced with this unprecedented pressure, you have preserved your spiritual, cultural and linguistic bond with your historical Motherland, and have been contributing to reinforcing our international standing. The fact that this congress brought together so many high-profile participants demonstrates that all attempts to alienate the members of the Russian world from one another will fail, no matter who tries to achieve this goal.
The theme of the Congress, Together with Russia, is more pertinent than ever. The current global situation necessitates additional exertion and synergy of efforts.
<...>
❗️ The Russian government will continue to support your aspirations to benefit your historical Motherland, promote its economic growth and social progress, and strengthen its international role. There is no doubt that our joint efforts will help preserve and increase the creative potential of the Russian world as our legacy for future generations.
🛬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Minsk for the participation in the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security (October 31 - November 1).
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🎙 Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation at the thematic discussion on "Disarmament machinery" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UNGA (New York, October 29, 2024)
Key points
• We ascribe the key (central) role in addressing issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation (ACDN), as well as international peace and global security, to the UN, in full accordance with its Charter.
• The ongoing unlawful practice of visa refusals by the US authorities in regard to the leading experts of the Russian delegation are a significant counterproductive factor in the work of the UNGA First Committee.
• It is necessary to intensify the progressive and constructive work of all elements of the unique disarmament "triad" – the UNGA First Committee, the UN Disarmament Commission (UNDC), and the Conference on Disarmament (CD).
• The ongoing attempts by Western States to undermine multilateral disarmament fora and use the United Nations to serve their own vested ambitions without taking into account the interests of other Member States, primarily developing countries, require special attention of the international community.
• We note that meaningful results in the field of the ACDN could be achieved only should the necessary political will be demonstrated by Member States.
• We are convinced of the need to consolidate the international community around a creative and constructive agenda in order to maintain and enhance the existing system of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements.
• Russia, for its part, will continue its efforts towards improving the effectiveness and coherence of the disarmament triad. It is important to oppose any attempts to revise the UN disarmament machinery.
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Key points
• We ascribe the key (central) role in addressing issues of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation (ACDN), as well as international peace and global security, to the UN, in full accordance with its Charter.
• The ongoing unlawful practice of visa refusals by the US authorities in regard to the leading experts of the Russian delegation are a significant counterproductive factor in the work of the UNGA First Committee.
• It is necessary to intensify the progressive and constructive work of all elements of the unique disarmament "triad" – the UNGA First Committee, the UN Disarmament Commission (UNDC), and the Conference on Disarmament (CD).
• The ongoing attempts by Western States to undermine multilateral disarmament fora and use the United Nations to serve their own vested ambitions without taking into account the interests of other Member States, primarily developing countries, require special attention of the international community.
• We note that meaningful results in the field of the ACDN could be achieved only should the necessary political will be demonstrated by Member States.
• We are convinced of the need to consolidate the international community around a creative and constructive agenda in order to maintain and enhance the existing system of arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation agreements.
• Russia, for its part, will continue its efforts towards improving the effectiveness and coherence of the disarmament triad. It is important to oppose any attempts to revise the UN disarmament machinery.
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🎙 Statement by the Representative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation at the Thematic Discussion on "Outer Space (Disarmament Aspects)" in the First Committee of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly (New York, October 29, 2024)
⚠️ The course pursued by the United States and a number of Western countries towards placing weapons in outer space, building up the capabilities for the use of force against space objects (primarily through the development of weapon systems intended for the treat or use of force in, from or against outer space) and using outer space for combat operations continues to undermine international peace and security. <...>
We would like to once again highlight in particular the extremely dangerous trend going beyond the harmless use of space technologies, which became evident during the events in Ukraine. We are talking about the components of civilian, including commercial, infrastructure in outer space engaged by the United States and its allies for military purposes. These States do not realize that such activities actually constitute indirect participation in armed conflicts. <...>
We are convinced that it is still possible at the current stage to prevent a full‑scale arms race in outer space; the point of no return has not yet been passed. To these ends, we renew our call on UN Member States to reaffirm their commitment to existing international legally binding agreements governing outer space activities.
At the national and international levels obligations should be undertaken not to place weapons of any kind in outer space (including in the Earth orbit and on celestial bodies) and the use or threat of force against and by means of outer space objects should be prohibited as well; it is important to establish a comprehensive ban on space strike weapons designed to destroy outer space objects.
We would like to recall our specific proposals:
❌ not to use outer space objects as a means of destroying any targets on Earth, in the atmosphere or outer space;
❌ not to create, test or deploy weapons in outer space, not to use space weapons for missile defence, as anti-satellite means, not to attack targets on Earth or in the atmosphere, as well as to eliminate such systems already possessed by States;
❌ not to destroy, damage, disrupt the normal functioning or change the flight trajectory of other States’ outer space objects without their consent;
❌ not to assist or incite other States, groups of States, international, intergovernmental, as well as any non-governmental organizations, including non-governmental legal entities established, registered or located on the territory under their jurisdiction and/or control, to participate in the above-mentioned activities.
☝️ It is important to understand that without reliable guarantees on keeping outer space free of weapons, enshrined in an international legally binding instrument on PAROS, it is pointless to address issues related to the peaceful use of outer space and ensuring safety of outer space activities.
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⚠️ The course pursued by the United States and a number of Western countries towards placing weapons in outer space, building up the capabilities for the use of force against space objects (primarily through the development of weapon systems intended for the treat or use of force in, from or against outer space) and using outer space for combat operations continues to undermine international peace and security. <...>
We would like to once again highlight in particular the extremely dangerous trend going beyond the harmless use of space technologies, which became evident during the events in Ukraine. We are talking about the components of civilian, including commercial, infrastructure in outer space engaged by the United States and its allies for military purposes. These States do not realize that such activities actually constitute indirect participation in armed conflicts. <...>
We are convinced that it is still possible at the current stage to prevent a full‑scale arms race in outer space; the point of no return has not yet been passed. To these ends, we renew our call on UN Member States to reaffirm their commitment to existing international legally binding agreements governing outer space activities.
At the national and international levels obligations should be undertaken not to place weapons of any kind in outer space (including in the Earth orbit and on celestial bodies) and the use or threat of force against and by means of outer space objects should be prohibited as well; it is important to establish a comprehensive ban on space strike weapons designed to destroy outer space objects.
We would like to recall our specific proposals:
❌ not to use outer space objects as a means of destroying any targets on Earth, in the atmosphere or outer space;
❌ not to create, test or deploy weapons in outer space, not to use space weapons for missile defence, as anti-satellite means, not to attack targets on Earth or in the atmosphere, as well as to eliminate such systems already possessed by States;
❌ not to destroy, damage, disrupt the normal functioning or change the flight trajectory of other States’ outer space objects without their consent;
❌ not to assist or incite other States, groups of States, international, intergovernmental, as well as any non-governmental organizations, including non-governmental legal entities established, registered or located on the territory under their jurisdiction and/or control, to participate in the above-mentioned activities.
☝️ It is important to understand that without reliable guarantees on keeping outer space free of weapons, enshrined in an international legally binding instrument on PAROS, it is pointless to address issues related to the peaceful use of outer space and ensuring safety of outer space activities.
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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security
📍 Minsk, October 31, 2024
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📍 Minsk, October 31, 2024
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🇷🇺🇷🇸 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security
📍 Minsk, October 31
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📍 Minsk, October 31
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🇷🇺🇭🇺 Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov held talks with Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security
📍 Minsk, October 31
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📍 Minsk, October 31
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security
📍 Minsk, October 31
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📍 Minsk, October 31
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🇷🇺🇸🇾 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic Bassam Sabbagh on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security
📍 Minsk, October 31
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📍 Minsk, October 31
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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov on the sidelines of the 2nd Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security (Minsk, October 31, 2024)
💬 We are working close together with our Belarusian friends to prepare for this conference, and in broader terms, to draft a Eurasian security concept.
More specifically, we are working on drafting a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which you have mentioned, and preparing for the discussions we will hold today and tomorrow.
They can help us give a practical substance to the charter.
We will actively support this project.
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💬 We are working close together with our Belarusian friends to prepare for this conference, and in broader terms, to draft a Eurasian security concept.
More specifically, we are working on drafting a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which you have mentioned, and preparing for the discussions we will hold today and tomorrow.
They can help us give a practical substance to the charter.
We will actively support this project.
#RussiaBelarus
🇷🇺🇧🇾 On October 31, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov met on the sidelines of the 2nd International Conference on Eurasian Security.
The two Ministers discussed the current bilateral and international agenda, praised bilateral cooperation and coordination in the international arena in accordance with the Programme for Coordinated Foreign Policy Action by the States – Parties to the Treaty Establishing the Union State for 2024–2026.
🤝 They reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening integration within the Union State, including defence and security cooperation. The parties stressed their resolve to stand together with like-minded people against the sanctions and legal pressure of the collective West. They also expressed readiness to step up cooperation within the leading associations of the Global Majority countries, including the #SCO and #BRICS.
He ministers outlined the schedule of further contacts, including the annual joint meeting of the collegiums of the Russian and Belarusian Foreign Ministries in late November this year.
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The two Ministers discussed the current bilateral and international agenda, praised bilateral cooperation and coordination in the international arena in accordance with the Programme for Coordinated Foreign Policy Action by the States – Parties to the Treaty Establishing the Union State for 2024–2026.
🤝 They reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening integration within the Union State, including defence and security cooperation. The parties stressed their resolve to stand together with like-minded people against the sanctions and legal pressure of the collective West. They also expressed readiness to step up cooperation within the leading associations of the Global Majority countries, including the #SCO and #BRICS.
He ministers outlined the schedule of further contacts, including the annual joint meeting of the collegiums of the Russian and Belarusian Foreign Ministries in late November this year.
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🇷🇺🇷🇸 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin on the sidelines of the II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security 📍 Minsk, October 31 #RussiaSerbia
🇷🇺🇷🇸 On October 31, on the sidelines of the 2nd International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Serbia Aleksandar Vulin.
In discussing the situation in the Balkans, special attention was given to Kosovo, particularly in light of ongoing anti-Serb repressions by Pristina authorities. Both Sides emphasised the importance of adhering to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 as a fundamental condition for achieving a fair resolution to the Kosovo crisis and ensuring peace and stability in the Balkan region. Other current topics in international politics were also addressed.
Both Parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral relations across various sectors, despite external pressures.
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🎙 In his opening remarks Minister Lavrov said, in particular:
💬 We shall jointly strive for security. We possess the ability to elucidate matters. However, there are certain individuals in the West who choose not to comprehend. This choice does not diminish the persuasive nature of the truth.
Today's discussions, akin to those of the previous year, are exceedingly beneficial and illustrative, highlighting that an increasing number of countries are recognising the necessity to forsake confrontation and search for agreements and a balance of interests. This progression is unavoidable. The era of politicians unwilling to acknowledge and embrace these realities is waning. This will conclude rather swiftly.
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In discussing the situation in the Balkans, special attention was given to Kosovo, particularly in light of ongoing anti-Serb repressions by Pristina authorities. Both Sides emphasised the importance of adhering to UN Security Council Resolution 1244 as a fundamental condition for achieving a fair resolution to the Kosovo crisis and ensuring peace and stability in the Balkan region. Other current topics in international politics were also addressed.
Both Parties reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral relations across various sectors, despite external pressures.
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🎙 In his opening remarks Minister Lavrov said, in particular:
💬 We shall jointly strive for security. We possess the ability to elucidate matters. However, there are certain individuals in the West who choose not to comprehend. This choice does not diminish the persuasive nature of the truth.
Today's discussions, akin to those of the previous year, are exceedingly beneficial and illustrative, highlighting that an increasing number of countries are recognising the necessity to forsake confrontation and search for agreements and a balance of interests. This progression is unavoidable. The era of politicians unwilling to acknowledge and embrace these realities is waning. This will conclude rather swiftly.
#RussiaSerbia