Step by step: mine action and tram service restoration in Mariupol

The mine action detachment, formed by Eastern MD Engineering Troops' professionals, cleared the tram depot and tracks from explosive devices in Mariupol.

◽️ The tram service of Mariupol is currently immobilised and still remains de-energised. Urban services have commenced to restore the infrastructure of local electric transport system: draw wires, and check the overhead catenary.

◽️ Engineers have explored each centimetre of the tram depot, and around 25 kilometres of tram tracks. The detected explosives are to be destroyed at safe distances from residential buildings.

◽️ The 10-kilometre-long tram line is scheduled to be put in operation this year. The first tram is mostly expected by local residents who currently have to change their regular routes. Since the return of various residents to Mariupol, the capacity of buses is running out.

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Completing his mission in Jakarta Russian 🇷🇺 Ambassador to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Alexander Ivanov sums up the work being done during his tenure in the article "ASEAN does matter to Russia. A lot".

💬Indeed, for the last several years Russia became an indispensable actor in the Asia Pacific. Our #ASEAN friends understand and appreciate a constructive stabilizing role of Russia 🇷🇺 with no hidden agenda in the region. Our philosophies of international relations, based on the principle of sovereign equality of nations, are similar.

❗️Our practical cooperation reached a status of strategic partnership in 2018, fixed during the Summit of our leaders in Singapore. During these years in addition to existing areas of cooperation, we have managed to launch and actively promote new ones, including Consultations of the High Representatives for Security Issues, Dialogue on ICT Security-related issues, meetings of Tourism ministers and others. In the end of 2021 we successfully held the first ASEAN-Russia Naval Exercises (#ARNEX) in the Indonesian territorial waters. In 2022 we organized a number of events within the framework of ASEAN-Russia Year of Scientific and Technical Cooperation. Dozens of joint projects were implemented and financed by Russia 🇷🇺 in various spheres ranging from agriculture to training of ASEAN health experts and specialists of law-enforcement agencies. We continued to develop practical cooperation between ASEAN and Eurasian Economic Union as well as with Shanghai Cooperation Organization, thus moving the processes of integration of integrations across the huge Eurasian continent.

🔻We firmly believe that #ASEAN-centered mechanisms of cooperation, created in the last 55 years and based on the principles of equality, mutual respect and constructive engagement, including the #EAS, #ARF and #ADMM-Plus, played the pivotal role in stabilizing the region, balancing the interests of all big players and promoting mutual trust, which are prerequisites of the Asia Pacific phenomenon of becoming the main engine of the global economic growth. For many decades there were no hot military conflicts in the region. Largely it is the merit of #ASEAN wisdom and its leading role in shaping multilateral cooperation here. That is why Russia strongly supports #ASEAN centrality in the region not only in words but in deeds. 🤝

🔻There are many internal and external challenges for #ASEAN in the turbulent situation of strategic ambiguity. I am sure that the current Indonesian 🇮🇩 Chair will be able to navigate the “ASEAN ship” through the troubled waters of the Indian and Pacific oceans.

🔗https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2023/02/06/asean-does-matter-to-russia-a-lot.html

🌐 The Russian delegation comprising of the Russian Energy and Foreign Affairs Ministries’ representatives took part in the 1st meeting of the G20 Working Group on Energy Transitions held in Bangalore, India, on February 5-6, 2023.

During the event, the Russian Side focused on a need to push forward the necessity of solving urgent problems of international energy security. Particular attention was paid to such priorities as universal access to modern energy sources, effective promotion of economic growth and reasonable reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the pressure on the climate.

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CEO of PJSC Rosneft Oil Company Igor Sechin participated in the India Energy Week 2023, a key forum in South Asia dedicated to the energy security and ecological sustainability.

During the session with ministers, he highlighted India's position as a leader in the global economic growth and Russia's achievements despite the unprecedented sanctions and pressure.

He also spoke on the destruction of the single energy market and the consequences of Europe's rejection of Russian gas, resulting in increased prices and a drop in GDP.

He also elaborated on the need for investment in the energy industry to meet a growing demand and emphasized the importance of energy security in the global energy balance.

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On February 2, we marked 80 years since the end of the Battle of Stalingrad that was undoubtedly the turning point in the WWII. It was the most brutal & the bloodiest battle in the history of warfare. Russian victory in Stalingrad changed the history of the 20th century. You are very welcome to read an article by Achala Moulik about the events of that period

🇷🇺 On February 10, #Russia will celebrate #DiplomatsDay. To mark this occasion the Embassy's school named after Alexander Kadakin, prominent Russian diplomat, former Ambassador to India, hosted a special lesson.

Diplomats from the Embassy shared their experiences and insights with students. They told about their work, principles of diplomacy, and rich traditions that guide their practice.

The students also had a chance to showcase their appreciation with a special show. The performance was a celebration of the values of diplomacy, including trustful cooperation, mutual understanding and respect. It was a touching tribute to the diplomats who serve our country with distinction.

Good morning, India! 🌞 शुभ प्रभात, भारत!

📸 Kaliningrad, Russia

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🌐 5th Multilateral Consultations of Secretaries of Security Councils on Afghanistan held in Moscow. The meeting was attended by high representatives in charge of security issues from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The Russian Side was represented by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

Issues of international security were discussed with an emphasis on resolving the situation in Afghanistan. The importance of fulfilling the international obligations assumed by the current Kabul authorities to counter terrorism and extremism, drug trafficking, as well as to form an ethno-politically balanced government and to respect human rights was noted.

At the meeting, a number of additional practical measures were proposed aimed at expanding joint actions in counterterrorism, as well as at cutting off channels for financing terrorism, intensifying cooperation in combating transnational organized crime, illegal arms and drug trafficking, as well as preventing illegal migration.

The significance of joining efforts in solving complex problems in the area of security, continuing a constructive dialogue and finding efficient solutions that are adequate to the challenges and threats emanating from the territory of Afghanistan was underscored.

It was agreed to continue the practice of holding multilateral consultations of the Secretaries of Security Councils on Afganistan on an annual basis.

🌐 5th Multilateral Consultations of Secretaries of Security Councils on Afghanistan held in Moscow. The meeting was attended by high representatives in charge of security issues from India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. The Russian Side was represented by Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.

Issues of international security were discussed with an emphasis on resolving the situation in Afghanistan. The importance of fulfilling the international obligations assumed by the current Kabul authorities to counter terrorism and extremism, drug trafficking, as well as to form an ethno-politically balanced government and to respect human rights was noted.

At the meeting, a number of additional practical measures were proposed aimed at expanding joint actions in counterterrorism, as well as at cutting off channels for financing terrorism, intensifying cooperation in combating transnational organized crime, illegal arms and drug trafficking, as well as preventing illegal migration.

The significance of joining efforts in solving complex problems in the area of security, continuing a constructive dialogue and finding efficient solutions that are adequate to the challenges and threats emanating from the territory of Afghanistan was underscored.

It was agreed to continue the practice of holding multilateral consultations of the Secretaries of Security Councils on Afganistan on an annual basis.

✈ Aeroflot announced the transfer of its direct regular flights Moscow-Goa & Yekaterinburg-Goa to New Goa Manohar International Airport starting from October 2023.

With 3 weekly flights to the popular travel destination, Aeroflot offers its passengers a convenient and comfortable journey to Goa. The flight schedule is as follows (all times local):

Moscow - Goa (SU236): Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays with departure at 14:50 & arrival at 01:00

Goa - Moscow (SU237): Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays with departure at 02:30 & arrival at 08:15

Yekaterinburg - Goa (SU632): Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays with departure at 22:20 & arrival at 05:35

Goa - Yekaterinburg (SU633): Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays with departure at 06:35 & arrival at 13.20

Tickets for flights to Goa's new airport are now available for purchase. The up-to-date flight schedule can be found on Aeroflot's website.

Please note that until 30 September, flights will continue to be operated to Dabolim Airport.

🇷🇺 The Museum of Nature & Man from the city of Khanty-Mansiysk invites you to the photo exhibition "North of the Ob". The works of Alexander Dunin-Gorkavich (1854-1927) & Alexei Galkin (1878-1957) illustrate the diversity & local features of the traditional habitation, nature management & material culture of the northern peoples.

We are waiting for you at the Russia House in New Delhi from 5:00 p.m. on February 17 at a meeting with the culture & traditions of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug of Russia!

Also, there will be a presentation of traditional crafts & games of the indigenous peoples of the North, and other interesting surprises 🙏