🇷🇺 On June 12, 2025, a ceremonial reception took place in Cape Town to mark Russia Day
🤝 Among the guests were House Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces — the upper house of South Africa’s Parliament — Honorable Mr. B. Radebe, a delegation from the Northern Cape government, Mr. M. Mahlulo, Director for International Relations in the Office of the Premier of the Eastern Cape, as well as leaders of the ANC and COSATU in Western Cape and other allied political movements.
The event also brought together representatives of the business community, civil society, local media, consular corps, and members of the Russian-speaking diaspora.
📢In his address Mr. Radebe reaffirmed South Africa’s solidarity with the Russian Federation and highlighted the importance of promoting a multipolar world based on equality and mutual respect. He commended Russia’s role in BRICS and expressed confidence in the further development of strategic cooperation for the benefit of the Global South.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
🤝 Among the guests were House Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces — the upper house of South Africa’s Parliament — Honorable Mr. B. Radebe, a delegation from the Northern Cape government, Mr. M. Mahlulo, Director for International Relations in the Office of the Premier of the Eastern Cape, as well as leaders of the ANC and COSATU in Western Cape and other allied political movements.
The event also brought together representatives of the business community, civil society, local media, consular corps, and members of the Russian-speaking diaspora.
📢In his address Mr. Radebe reaffirmed South Africa’s solidarity with the Russian Federation and highlighted the importance of promoting a multipolar world based on equality and mutual respect. He commended Russia’s role in BRICS and expressed confidence in the further development of strategic cooperation for the benefit of the Global South.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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⚡️On 14 June, in accordance with the agreements reached on 2 June in Istanbul, another group of Russian servicemen were returned from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime.
In exchange, a group of AFU prisoners of war was returned. At present, Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are provided with the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
All the Russian servicemen will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Defence Ministry.
🔹 Russian Defence Ministry
In exchange, a group of AFU prisoners of war was returned. At present, Russian servicemen are on the territory of the Republic of Belarus, where they are provided with the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
All the Russian servicemen will be transported to the Russian Federation for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Defence Ministry.
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🇷🇺The 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025) is scheduled to convene in St Petersburg from June 18 to 21, 2025
📍The venue, in accordance with tradition, is the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The SPIEF has solidified its reputation as a distinguished international platform for dialogue among business leaders, government officials, academia, and expert communities, tackling issues in the global economy, sustainable development, and technological transformation. Anticipated participants include heads of state, leaders of international organisations, representatives of major corporations, as well as civil society and media.
🤝The focal theme of the forum is the pursuit of common benchmarks and the formulation of sustainable development strategies amidst global turbulence. The business programme encompasses over 150 sessions covering topics such as the digital economy, environmental sustainability, healthcare, international collaboration, technological innovation, and regional development.
International interest in the SPIEF continues to be robust: in 2023, it drew more than 17,000 participants from 130 countries, whereas in 2024, attendance surpassed 21,800 delegates from 139 nations. The most recent forum resulted in 1,073 agreements valued at approximately 6.5 trillion roubles, highlighting the high level of trust and business engagement. Under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation since 2006, the SPIEF is organised by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of pertinent ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
❗️We believe that the St Petersburg Forum remains an essential instrument for constructive international engagement, promoting a multipolar world, reinforcing economic stability, and seeking balanced solutions to contemporary challenges.
Senior officials and representatives of the Foreign Ministry will take part in thematic sessions and panel discussions on issues devoted to shifts in the global economy and trade, integration processes, regional cooperation, energy and food security, technological advancement, as well as country-specific business dialogues and BRICS and SCO business forums. Noteworthy sessions include “Shaping a Multipolar Economy: The Role and Place of Russia and Eurasia”, “International Trade and Climate Regulation: Barrier-Free Solutions for BRICS, SCO, EAEU, and APEC”, and “The Yalta-Potsdam System of International Relations: Lessons from the Past or a Vision of the Future”.
#SPIEF #RussianMFA
📍The venue, in accordance with tradition, is the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre.
The SPIEF has solidified its reputation as a distinguished international platform for dialogue among business leaders, government officials, academia, and expert communities, tackling issues in the global economy, sustainable development, and technological transformation. Anticipated participants include heads of state, leaders of international organisations, representatives of major corporations, as well as civil society and media.
🤝The focal theme of the forum is the pursuit of common benchmarks and the formulation of sustainable development strategies amidst global turbulence. The business programme encompasses over 150 sessions covering topics such as the digital economy, environmental sustainability, healthcare, international collaboration, technological innovation, and regional development.
International interest in the SPIEF continues to be robust: in 2023, it drew more than 17,000 participants from 130 countries, whereas in 2024, attendance surpassed 21,800 delegates from 139 nations. The most recent forum resulted in 1,073 agreements valued at approximately 6.5 trillion roubles, highlighting the high level of trust and business engagement. Under the patronage of the President of the Russian Federation since 2006, the SPIEF is organised by the Roscongress Foundation with the support of pertinent ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
❗️We believe that the St Petersburg Forum remains an essential instrument for constructive international engagement, promoting a multipolar world, reinforcing economic stability, and seeking balanced solutions to contemporary challenges.
Senior officials and representatives of the Foreign Ministry will take part in thematic sessions and panel discussions on issues devoted to shifts in the global economy and trade, integration processes, regional cooperation, energy and food security, technological advancement, as well as country-specific business dialogues and BRICS and SCO business forums. Noteworthy sessions include “Shaping a Multipolar Economy: The Role and Place of Russia and Eurasia”, “International Trade and Climate Regulation: Barrier-Free Solutions for BRICS, SCO, EAEU, and APEC”, and “The Yalta-Potsdam System of International Relations: Lessons from the Past or a Vision of the Future”.
#SPIEF #RussianMFA
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⚡️ Информация для граждан Российской Федерации, находящихся в Иране и Израиле
В связи с обострением конфликта на Ближнем Востоке МИД России рекомендует российским гражданам, находящимся на территории Ирана и Израиля, проявлять максимальную осторожность, соблюдать меры личной безопасности:
• не приближаться к военным и иным государственным объектам (не производить фото и видеосъемку)
• избегать мест массового скопления людей
• неукоснительно выполнять указания местных властей, при необходимости направляться в укрытия/убежища.
В связи с закрытием воздушного пространства Ирана российские граждане могут покинуть эту страну наземным путем через погранпереход «Астара» в Азербайджан. Из Израиля можно выехать в сопредельные Египет (КПП «Менахем Бегин»/Таба) или Иорданию (КПП «Шейх Хусейн»).
❗️ МИД России обращает внимание, что в связи с действующим в Азербайджане карантинным режимом граница с Ираном перекрыта.
Для согласования разовых разрешений азербайджанских властей (минимум 1-2 рабочих дней) на проход через КПП «Астара» необходимо заблаговременно направлять в Посольство России в Тегеране обращение на эл.почту rusembiran@mid.ru – с указанием ФИО на русском и английском языках, даты рождения, номера общегражданского загранпаспорта, срока действия, отметки о въезде в Иран, контактных телефонов.
Для переезда из Астары в Баку ходят рейсовые автобусы с автовокзала (ул. Хази Асланова, вход 110) в 08:00 и 9:00 ежедневно (50 и 18 мест), время в пути – 4 часа, расстояние – 281 км (стоимость билетов: 11 манатов / 272411,76 реалов / ≈ 7 долл. США). Такси: 280 манатов. Обмен валюты в Астаре – «Kapital Bank» (пр-т Гейдара Алиева, 71) (Пн-Пт 09:00 — 18:00).
✈️ Из Баку в Россию осуществляется до 20 прямых авиарейсов в день («Аэрофлот», «Россия», «Red Wings», «S7», «Utair», «ИрАэро», «Azerbaijan Airlines»).
Рекомендуется внимательно следить за сообщениями/предупреждениями российских загранучреждений, авиакомпаний, туроператоров.
☎️ В случае необходимости обращаться на телефоны экстренной связи Посольств России:
в Иране (+98-21-6670-1161/63, +98-993-814-7226; rusembiran@mid.ru);
в Азербайджане (+994-12-597-0870, +994-50-270-2659, embazerbaijan@mid.ru);
в Израиле (+972-53-600-3847, +972-54-962-2341; cons.israel@mid.ru).
Круглосуточная «горячая линия» Департамента Ситуационно-кризисного центра МИД: +7-495-695-4545, эл.почта dskc@mid.ru.
По мере изменения обстановки будем информировать дополнительно.
В связи с обострением конфликта на Ближнем Востоке МИД России рекомендует российским гражданам, находящимся на территории Ирана и Израиля, проявлять максимальную осторожность, соблюдать меры личной безопасности:
• не приближаться к военным и иным государственным объектам (не производить фото и видеосъемку)
• избегать мест массового скопления людей
• неукоснительно выполнять указания местных властей, при необходимости направляться в укрытия/убежища.
В связи с закрытием воздушного пространства Ирана российские граждане могут покинуть эту страну наземным путем через погранпереход «Астара» в Азербайджан. Из Израиля можно выехать в сопредельные Египет (КПП «Менахем Бегин»/Таба) или Иорданию (КПП «Шейх Хусейн»).
❗️ МИД России обращает внимание, что в связи с действующим в Азербайджане карантинным режимом граница с Ираном перекрыта.
Для согласования разовых разрешений азербайджанских властей (минимум 1-2 рабочих дней) на проход через КПП «Астара» необходимо заблаговременно направлять в Посольство России в Тегеране обращение на эл.почту rusembiran@mid.ru – с указанием ФИО на русском и английском языках, даты рождения, номера общегражданского загранпаспорта, срока действия, отметки о въезде в Иран, контактных телефонов.
Для переезда из Астары в Баку ходят рейсовые автобусы с автовокзала (ул. Хази Асланова, вход 110) в 08:00 и 9:00 ежедневно (50 и 18 мест), время в пути – 4 часа, расстояние – 281 км (стоимость билетов: 11 манатов / 272411,76 реалов / ≈ 7 долл. США). Такси: 280 манатов. Обмен валюты в Астаре – «Kapital Bank» (пр-т Гейдара Алиева, 71) (Пн-Пт 09:00 — 18:00).
✈️ Из Баку в Россию осуществляется до 20 прямых авиарейсов в день («Аэрофлот», «Россия», «Red Wings», «S7», «Utair», «ИрАэро», «Azerbaijan Airlines»).
Рекомендуется внимательно следить за сообщениями/предупреждениями российских загранучреждений, авиакомпаний, туроператоров.
☎️ В случае необходимости обращаться на телефоны экстренной связи Посольств России:
в Иране (+98-21-6670-1161/63, +98-993-814-7226; rusembiran@mid.ru);
в Азербайджане (+994-12-597-0870, +994-50-270-2659, embazerbaijan@mid.ru);
в Израиле (+972-53-600-3847, +972-54-962-2341; cons.israel@mid.ru).
Круглосуточная «горячая линия» Департамента Ситуационно-кризисного центра МИД: +7-495-695-4545, эл.почта dskc@mid.ru.
По мере изменения обстановки будем информировать дополнительно.
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🎥 'Shaping architecture of equal and indivisible security: challenges and opportunities for states of Global South and East' — a documentary by Russia's Security Council.
Synopsis: The global political and economic landscape is undergoing profound transformation. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history: the unipolar world order has reached an impasse, while multipolarity has become a reality. This shift has opened a window of opportunity to establish a fairer and more democratic world order.
Among the most consequential developments in recent international affairs is the emergence of a group of countries known as the World Majority. This grouping represents not only a new force in global politics and economics but also a catalyst for reshaping the structure of international relations.
The growing influence of the Global South and East is a natural and inevitable process. Their rise reflects not only changes in economic strength but also a broader rebalancing of global power.
🌐 Spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Global South is poised to play a pivotal role in defining the future of the global economy.
The countries of the World Majority refuses to submit their foreign policies to external interests and are firmly committed to preserving their cultural identity, traditional values, and national foundations.
☝️ The development of an architecture of equal and indivisible security offers a crucial opportunity to forge more resilient trade and scientific-technological partnerships, capable of withstanding the geopolitical, economic, environmental, and other pressing challenges of our time.
🎥 'Shaping architecture of equal and indivisible security: challenges and opportunities for states of Global South and East' — a documentary by Russia's Security Council.
Synopsis: The global political and economic landscape is undergoing profound transformation. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history: the unipolar world order has reached an impasse, while multipolarity has become a reality. This shift has opened a window of opportunity to establish a fairer and more democratic world order.
Among the most consequential developments in recent international affairs is the emergence of a group of countries known as the World Majority. This grouping represents not only a new force in global politics and economics but also a catalyst for reshaping the structure of international relations.
The growing influence of the Global South and East is a natural and inevitable process. Their rise reflects not only changes in economic strength but also a broader rebalancing of global power.
🌐 Spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Global South is poised to play a pivotal role in defining the future of the global economy.
The countries of the World Majority refuses to submit their foreign policies to external interests and are firmly committed to preserving their cultural identity, traditional values, and national foundations.
☝️ The development of an architecture of equal and indivisible security offers a crucial opportunity to forge more resilient trade and scientific-technological partnerships, capable of withstanding the geopolitical, economic, environmental, and other pressing challenges of our time.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Statement in connection with the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
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🗓 Excerpts from Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks and Q&A at a meeting with heads of the world’s leading news agencies on the sidelines of SPIEF-2025 (June 19, 2025)
Key statements:
• We advocate for a just world order and for respecting the rules of the World Trade Organisation, rather than changing them month to month based on shifting political agendas. We firmly oppose all forms of trade wars, restrictions, and so on.
• Our cooperation with Southeast Asia is making progress year in and year out. Trade is up. Regarding the region as a whole, we consider it extremely promising, because the share of Southeast Asian countries in the global economy and their growth rates exceed the global average. We believe these countries are very promising partners.
• Russia’s (supposed) turn towards Asia is a natural sphere of cooperation. The reason is the growth of our economies. We noticed this trend back in the early 2000s, if not at the end of the 1990s, and started developing relations with China.
• Russia is becoming a major economic partner for the People’s Republic of China. Our mutual projects alone, including investment projects, have been estimated at $200 billion. All of them are realistic and will be implemented. I have no doubt about that.
• We can see that Iranian society is consolidating around the national political leadership despite the complex internal political processes in Iran, which we are aware of, so there is no need to talk about this in detail. This happens almost always and almost everywhere, and Iran is no exception.
Key statements:
• We advocate for a just world order and for respecting the rules of the World Trade Organisation, rather than changing them month to month based on shifting political agendas. We firmly oppose all forms of trade wars, restrictions, and so on.
• Our cooperation with Southeast Asia is making progress year in and year out. Trade is up. Regarding the region as a whole, we consider it extremely promising, because the share of Southeast Asian countries in the global economy and their growth rates exceed the global average. We believe these countries are very promising partners.
• Russia’s (supposed) turn towards Asia is a natural sphere of cooperation. The reason is the growth of our economies. We noticed this trend back in the early 2000s, if not at the end of the 1990s, and started developing relations with China.
• Russia is becoming a major economic partner for the People’s Republic of China. Our mutual projects alone, including investment projects, have been estimated at $200 billion. All of them are realistic and will be implemented. I have no doubt about that.
• We can see that Iranian society is consolidating around the national political leadership despite the complex internal political processes in Iran, which we are aware of, so there is no need to talk about this in detail. This happens almost always and almost everywhere, and Iran is no exception.
Vladimir Putin had a conversation with Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum
🔗Kremlin’s official website.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: I would like to point out that our bilateral trade grew by about two percent in 2024. We will certainly continue our efforts to increase and diversify mutual trade and investment.
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum is a good venue for expanding contacts and engage partners, both from Russia and other countries.
🔗Kremlin’s official website.
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🎥 'Shaping architecture of equal and indivisible security: challenges and opportunities for states of Global South and East' — a documentary by Russia's Security Council.
Synopsis: The global political and economic landscape is undergoing profound transformation. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history: the unipolar world order has reached an impasse, while multipolarity has become a reality. This shift has opened a window of opportunity to establish a fairer and more democratic world order.
Among the most consequential developments in recent international affairs is the emergence of a group of countries known as the World Majority. This grouping represents not only a new force in global politics and economics but also a catalyst for reshaping the structure of international relations.
The growing influence of the Global South and East is a natural and inevitable process. Their rise reflects not only changes in economic strength but also a broader rebalancing of global power.
🌐 Spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Global South is poised to play a pivotal role in defining the future of the global economy.
The countries of the World Majority refuses to submit their foreign policies to external interests and are firmly committed to preserving their cultural identity, traditional values, and national foundations.
☝️ The development of an architecture of equal and indivisible security offers a crucial opportunity to forge more resilient trade and scientific-technological partnerships, capable of withstanding the geopolitical, economic, environmental, and other pressing challenges of our time.
🎥 'Shaping architecture of equal and indivisible security: challenges and opportunities for states of Global South and East' — a documentary by Russia's Security Council.
Synopsis: The global political and economic landscape is undergoing profound transformation. We are witnessing a pivotal moment in history: the unipolar world order has reached an impasse, while multipolarity has become a reality. This shift has opened a window of opportunity to establish a fairer and more democratic world order.
Among the most consequential developments in recent international affairs is the emergence of a group of countries known as the World Majority. This grouping represents not only a new force in global politics and economics but also a catalyst for reshaping the structure of international relations.
The growing influence of the Global South and East is a natural and inevitable process. Their rise reflects not only changes in economic strength but also a broader rebalancing of global power.
🌐 Spanning Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the Global South is poised to play a pivotal role in defining the future of the global economy.
The countries of the World Majority refuses to submit their foreign policies to external interests and are firmly committed to preserving their cultural identity, traditional values, and national foundations.
☝️ The development of an architecture of equal and indivisible security offers a crucial opportunity to forge more resilient trade and scientific-technological partnerships, capable of withstanding the geopolitical, economic, environmental, and other pressing challenges of our time.
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🗓 SPIEF 2025: St. Petersburg Once Again Becomes a Global Platform for Dialogue and Cooperation
From June 18 to 21, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. The forum traditionally brings together leading representatives of the global political and economic elite.
In 2025, the forum is held under the theme “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World,” reflecting the commitment to building fair and mutually respectful relations in the global economy. The agenda focuses on international partnership development, support for technological sovereignty, digitalization, sustainable development, and social responsibility.
🌍 High-level delegations from more than 140 countries have arrived at the forum, including Indonesia, China, Bahrain, South Africa, and other key nations of the Global South. Such wide representation underscores Russia’s growing role as a responsible participant in global affairs and a hub for international business initiatives.
💼 A Platform for Tangible Agreements
The SPIEF 2025 program includes over 150 events covering issues of trade and economic cooperation, industrial development, science, healthcare, youth policy, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. The forum traditionally results in the signing of hundreds of mutually beneficial agreements, reaffirming the resilience of the Russian economy and the trust placed in it by international partners.
🛠 A Focus on Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Special emphasis is placed on technological advancement, digital transformation, and the creation of future-oriented infrastructure. Russia continues to develop an economy based on domestic resources and international cooperation with sovereign and reliable partners.
#SPIEF #RussianMFA
From June 18 to 21, the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is taking place at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Centre. The forum traditionally brings together leading representatives of the global political and economic elite.
In 2025, the forum is held under the theme “Shared Values: The Foundation of Growth in a Multipolar World,” reflecting the commitment to building fair and mutually respectful relations in the global economy. The agenda focuses on international partnership development, support for technological sovereignty, digitalization, sustainable development, and social responsibility.
🌍 High-level delegations from more than 140 countries have arrived at the forum, including Indonesia, China, Bahrain, South Africa, and other key nations of the Global South. Such wide representation underscores Russia’s growing role as a responsible participant in global affairs and a hub for international business initiatives.
💼 A Platform for Tangible Agreements
The SPIEF 2025 program includes over 150 events covering issues of trade and economic cooperation, industrial development, science, healthcare, youth policy, and support for small and medium-sized enterprises. The forum traditionally results in the signing of hundreds of mutually beneficial agreements, reaffirming the resilience of the Russian economy and the trust placed in it by international partners.
🛠 A Focus on Innovation and Sustainable Growth
Special emphasis is placed on technological advancement, digital transformation, and the creation of future-oriented infrastructure. Russia continues to develop an economy based on domestic resources and international cooperation with sovereign and reliable partners.
#SPIEF #RussianMFA
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⚡️The plenary session of SPIEF 2025 with the participation of President Vladimir Putin, is just moments away
The event will also include addresses by:
🇮🇩 Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia
🇧🇭 Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of the King of Bahrain for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth, National Security Advisor, and Commander of the Royal Guard
🇨🇳 Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
🇿🇦 Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa
🎤 The session will be moderated by Nadim Koteich, CEO of Sky News Arabia.
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The event will also include addresses by:
🇮🇩 Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia
🇧🇭 Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of the King of Bahrain for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth, National Security Advisor, and Commander of the Royal Guard
🇨🇳 Ding Xuexiang, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China
🇿🇦 Paul Mashatile, Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa
🎤 The session will be moderated by Nadim Koteich, CEO of Sky News Arabia.
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks with Deputy President of South Africa Paul Mashatile
📍 St Petersburg, June 19, 2025
Key takeaways from President Putin’s statement:
• The relations between Russia and South Africa are developing successfully on the basis of a comprehensive strategic partnership, equality, and mutual respect. Russia and South Africa share common approaches to addressing urgent issues on the global agenda.
• Bilateral trade saw an increase of approximately 2% in 2024. We will continue to expand and diversify our mutual trade and investment. #SPIEF2025 serves as an excellent platform for expanding contacts and working with partners from both Russia and other countries.
• 40+ Russian higher educational institutions have established partnerships and signed agreements with relevant South African organisations. Currently, approximately 570 students from South Africa study at Russian universities.
• Russia eagerly anticipates the arrival of a South African delegation in Moscow in September 2025 for the international music competition ‘Intervision.’
• Strengthening ties with African nations remains one of Russia’s key priorities. Russia, South Africa, and other African partners are working collaboratively to implement these plans in practice.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaSArelations
📍 St Petersburg, June 19, 2025
Key takeaways from President Putin’s statement:
• The relations between Russia and South Africa are developing successfully on the basis of a comprehensive strategic partnership, equality, and mutual respect. Russia and South Africa share common approaches to addressing urgent issues on the global agenda.
• Bilateral trade saw an increase of approximately 2% in 2024. We will continue to expand and diversify our mutual trade and investment. #SPIEF2025 serves as an excellent platform for expanding contacts and working with partners from both Russia and other countries.
• 40+ Russian higher educational institutions have established partnerships and signed agreements with relevant South African organisations. Currently, approximately 570 students from South Africa study at Russian universities.
• Russia eagerly anticipates the arrival of a South African delegation in Moscow in September 2025 for the international music competition ‘Intervision.’
• Strengthening ties with African nations remains one of Russia’s key priorities. Russia, South Africa, and other African partners are working collaboratively to implement these plans in practice.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #RussiaSArelations
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#SPIEF2025 📊 📊 📊 📊
🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, and Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile also attended the session.
Key statements:
💬 Despite a challenging international landscape, Russia’s GDP has been demonstrating an annual growth rate of over four percent over the past two years, which is above the global average.
• Commodities no longer play a defining role in Russia’s economic growth patterns. In 2023, Russia’s non-oil-and-gas GDP increased by 7.2 percent, followed by an additional 4.9 percent in 2024. These are solid figures exceeding the overall GDP growth rates.
• Our strategic vector is precisely to actively and consistently transform the structure of the national economy, step by step. We have achieved a great deal in this area, but it is clear that moving forward is critically important, especially in light of the dramatic changes taking place in the world.
• Annual inflation has already dropped to single-digit levels below ten percent. As of June 16, it stood at 9.6 percent. Of course, that is still high, but inflation targeting continues.
• Over the past four years, employment in Russia has grown by 2.4 million people. Since October last year, the national unemployment rate has stabilised at around 2.3 percent, reaching a historic low.
• In terms of youth unemployment, Russia ranks among the best globally, with a rate of approximately seven and a half percent.
For comparison, youth unemployment stands at around 16 percent in France and 11 percent in the United Kingdom.
• Russia’s economy must become more technologically advanced. We must fully unleash a new phase of the country’s technological development. The key instrument in this regard should be the national projects aimed at securing technological leadership.
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🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, and Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile also attended the session.
Key statements:
💬 Despite a challenging international landscape, Russia’s GDP has been demonstrating an annual growth rate of over four percent over the past two years, which is above the global average.
• Commodities no longer play a defining role in Russia’s economic growth patterns. In 2023, Russia’s non-oil-and-gas GDP increased by 7.2 percent, followed by an additional 4.9 percent in 2024. These are solid figures exceeding the overall GDP growth rates.
• Our strategic vector is precisely to actively and consistently transform the structure of the national economy, step by step. We have achieved a great deal in this area, but it is clear that moving forward is critically important, especially in light of the dramatic changes taking place in the world.
• Annual inflation has already dropped to single-digit levels below ten percent. As of June 16, it stood at 9.6 percent. Of course, that is still high, but inflation targeting continues.
• Over the past four years, employment in Russia has grown by 2.4 million people. Since October last year, the national unemployment rate has stabilised at around 2.3 percent, reaching a historic low.
• In terms of youth unemployment, Russia ranks among the best globally, with a rate of approximately seven and a half percent.
For comparison, youth unemployment stands at around 16 percent in France and 11 percent in the United Kingdom.
• Russia’s economy must become more technologically advanced. We must fully unleash a new phase of the country’s technological development. The key instrument in this regard should be the national projects aimed at securing technological leadership.
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#SPIEF2025 📊 📊 📊 📊
🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, and Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile also attended the session.
Key statements:
💬 Despite a challenging international landscape, Russia’s GDP has been demonstrating an annual growth rate of over four percent over the past two years, which is above the global average.
• Commodities no longer play a defining role in Russia’s economic growth patterns. In 2023, Russia’s non-oil-and-gas GDP increased by 7.2 percent, followed by an additional 4.9 percent in 2024. These are solid figures exceeding the overall GDP growth rates.
• Our strategic vector is precisely to actively and consistently transform the structure of the national economy, step by step. We have achieved a great deal in this area, but it is clear that moving forward is critically important, especially in light of the dramatic changes taking place in the world.
• Annual inflation has already dropped to single-digit levels below ten percent. As of June 16, it stood at 9.6 percent. Of course, that is still high, but inflation targeting continues.
• Over the past four years, employment in Russia has grown by 2.4 million people. Since October last year, the national unemployment rate has stabilised at around 2.3 percent, reaching a historic low.
• In terms of youth unemployment, Russia ranks among the best globally, with a rate of approximately seven and a half percent.
For comparison, youth unemployment stands at around 16 percent in France and 11 percent in the United Kingdom.
• Russia’s economy must become more technologically advanced. We must fully unleash a new phase of the country’s technological development. The key instrument in this regard should be the national projects aimed at securing technological leadership.
Read in full
🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, National Security Advisor, Commander of the Royal Guard of the Kingdom of Bahrain Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Ding Xuexiang, and Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa Paul Mashatile also attended the session.
Key statements:
💬 Despite a challenging international landscape, Russia’s GDP has been demonstrating an annual growth rate of over four percent over the past two years, which is above the global average.
• Commodities no longer play a defining role in Russia’s economic growth patterns. In 2023, Russia’s non-oil-and-gas GDP increased by 7.2 percent, followed by an additional 4.9 percent in 2024. These are solid figures exceeding the overall GDP growth rates.
• Our strategic vector is precisely to actively and consistently transform the structure of the national economy, step by step. We have achieved a great deal in this area, but it is clear that moving forward is critically important, especially in light of the dramatic changes taking place in the world.
• Annual inflation has already dropped to single-digit levels below ten percent. As of June 16, it stood at 9.6 percent. Of course, that is still high, but inflation targeting continues.
• Over the past four years, employment in Russia has grown by 2.4 million people. Since October last year, the national unemployment rate has stabilised at around 2.3 percent, reaching a historic low.
• In terms of youth unemployment, Russia ranks among the best globally, with a rate of approximately seven and a half percent.
For comparison, youth unemployment stands at around 16 percent in France and 11 percent in the United Kingdom.
• Russia’s economy must become more technologically advanced. We must fully unleash a new phase of the country’s technological development. The key instrument in this regard should be the national projects aimed at securing technological leadership.
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🎖️Кейптаун присоединился к международной акции «Огненные картины войны»
21 июня 2025 года, в преддверии Дня памяти и скорби, в центре Кейптауна впервые прошла международная мемориальная акция «Огненные картины войны», приуроченная к 84-й годовщине начала Великой Отечественной войны.
Церемония состоялось на территории Замка Доброй Надежды — старейшего архитектурного памятника ЮАР. Активисты КСОРС, представители движения «Волонтёры Победы», сотрудники Генерального консульства, а также неравнодушные жители города зажгли сотни свечей в знак скорби и признательности павшим героям.
Кульминацией вечера стала огненная инсталляция: звезда в форме георгиевской ленты с надписью «Кейптаун помнит», выложенная участниками из зажжённых свечей. Этот образ стал символом благодарности и памяти о подвиге тех, кто сражался за мир и свободу.
Акция «Огненные картины войны» проходит одновременно в разных странах и городах, объединяя миллионы людей общей исторической памятью. Проведение мероприятия в Кейптауне стало частью этой масштабной международной инициативы.
#МыПомним #Победа80
21 июня 2025 года, в преддверии Дня памяти и скорби, в центре Кейптауна впервые прошла международная мемориальная акция «Огненные картины войны», приуроченная к 84-й годовщине начала Великой Отечественной войны.
Церемония состоялось на территории Замка Доброй Надежды — старейшего архитектурного памятника ЮАР. Активисты КСОРС, представители движения «Волонтёры Победы», сотрудники Генерального консульства, а также неравнодушные жители города зажгли сотни свечей в знак скорби и признательности павшим героям.
Кульминацией вечера стала огненная инсталляция: звезда в форме георгиевской ленты с надписью «Кейптаун помнит», выложенная участниками из зажжённых свечей. Этот образ стал символом благодарности и памяти о подвиге тех, кто сражался за мир и свободу.
Акция «Огненные картины войны» проходит одновременно в разных странах и городах, объединяя миллионы людей общей исторической памятью. Проведение мероприятия в Кейптауне стало частью этой масштабной международной инициативы.
#МыПомним #Победа80
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