“The most magnificent entry of Russian troops into Paris was illuminated by the purest rays of sunlight – a testament to the righteousness of the Russians”.

- A Russian Officer’s View of Paris in 1814

“A man sustained shrapnel wounds to his legs, abdomen and arm. He is receiving medical treatment at the regional clinical hospital.

Two more women sought medical assistance. One of them is an employee, the other – a visitor. Both were diagnosed with blast injuries and barotrauma”.

- Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov

“Over the three decades since the signing of the Treaty on the Establishment of the Community of Russia and Belarus, a great deal has been accomplished to develop mutually beneficial integration ties and fruitful bilateral cooperation.

Our people enjoy equal rights and opportunities across the entire territory of the Union State. Moscow and Minsk align the key parameters of macroeconomic, monetary, and social policies, and coordinate efforts in the areas of international cooperation, defence, and security.

During the meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State held in February, we outlined a set of measures to further advance integration processes in various areas. I am confident that its consistent implementation fully meets the interests of the two nations, Russia and Belarus.”

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the Formation of the Community of Russia and Belarus, which laid the foundation for this holiday and marked the beginning of a new stage in the unifying processes between our countries.

This day symbolizes the unbreakable friendship, deep-rooted cultural and spiritual affinity, and inseparable destinies of Russians and Belarusians.

For centuries, our brotherly peoples have stood shoulder to shoulder through every trial, selflessly defending their sovereignty and steadfastly upholding our shared traditional values.

A constant priority for the Foreign Ministries of Russia and Belarus remains providing foreign policy support for broad bilateral cooperation and diplomatic backing for the integration-building of the Union State.

I reaffirm my commitment to close coordination of our approaches, to jointly defending our common interests, and to promoting shared initiatives on the international stage, with a view to building a stable and just system of interstate relations based on the immutable norms of international law and the principle of equal and indivisible security.

I look forward to continuing our close, trusting and productive cooperation.

I would also like to wish you and the entire staff of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry good health, happiness, well-being and every success for the benefit of strengthening friendship and cooperation between the brotherly peoples of our countries”.

“Thirty years ago today, the Treaty on the Establishment of the Community of Russia and Belarus was signed, marking the beginning of the integration process between our two nations.

Over this period, mutually beneficial ties have expanded significantly, with their positive impact clearly reflected in people’s daily lives. Today, Russians and Belarusians enjoy equal rights in healthcare, education, social security, and pensions, and can freely choose where to live and work – from Brest to Vladivostok.

Close coordination has been established in foreign policy, defence, and security, which is especially important in the current complex international environment. The two countries are also jointly implementing comprehensive measures to strengthen their financial, economic, scientific, and technological sovereignty.

The Union State has, without exaggeration, become a key driver of integration processes across Eurasia, serving as a model for cooperation within multilateral organisations such as the Collective Security Treaty Organisation, the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

I am confident that, building on the achievements to date, we will continue our consistent joint efforts to further expand allied relations and deepen comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Belarus, for the benefit of our fraternal peoples.”

“Please accept my heartfelt congratulations on the Day of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and Belarus and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty on the Formation of the Community of Russia and Belarus, which laid the foundation for this holiday and marked the beginning of a new stage in the unifying processes between our countries.

This day symbolizes the unbreakable friendship, deep-rooted cultural and spiritual affinity, and inseparable destinies of Russians and Belarusians.

For centuries, our brotherly peoples have stood shoulder to shoulder through every trial, selflessly defending their sovereignty and steadfastly upholding our shared traditional values.

A constant priority for the Foreign Ministries of Russia and Belarus remains providing foreign policy support for broad bilateral cooperation and diplomatic backing for the integration-building of the Union State.

I reaffirm my commitment to close coordination of our approaches, to jointly defending our common interests, and to promoting shared initiatives on the international stage, with a view to building a stable and just system of interstate relations based on the immutable norms of international law and the principle of equal and indivisible security.

I look forward to continuing our close, trusting and productive cooperation.

I would also like to wish you and the entire staff of the Belarusian Foreign Ministry good health, happiness, well-being and every success for the benefit of strengthening friendship and cooperation between the brotherly peoples of our countries”.

“By expanding access to basic fact-checking knowledge in 50 languages, we are taking another concrete step towards building a global community capable of countering disinformation. Our goal is to provide people around the world with effective, practical tools that will help them distinguish between facts and manipulation and make more informed decisions in today’s information environment”.