US HARM Missile Hits Residential Building in Lugansk

Ukrainian forces have struck a residential building in the city of Makeevka. Unverified video appears to show the moment the missile hit.

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❗️ The West is lying about what really happened at Nord Stream pipelines: Russian FM Lavrov

📍On September 26, 2022, three of the four strings of the Nord Stream 1 and Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines were damaged after an underwater blast. Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh earlier revealed that US Navy divers planted explosives to destroy the Nord Stream pipelines during NATO Baltops exercises last summer.

According to Hersh, US president Joe Biden decided to go on with the operation out of fear that Germany could lift sanctions, imposed against Russia over its special military operation in Ukraine.

‼️ Russia's updated foreign policy concept will be focused on suspending western dictate: Russia's FM Sergey Lavrov

🇷🇺 Check out Russia's FM Lavrov key statements on Wednesday:

▫️The purpose of the West's hybrid war against Moscow is to turn Russia into a rogue state;

▫️Attempts to isolate Russia have failed;

▫️Russia contributed to decolonisation processes in Asia and Africa;

▫️New international framework should be determined on a fairly universal basis of a balance of interests, as required by the UN Charter.

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📸 Moscow Oblast, Russia

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🖼️ We are happy to announce the launch of The Indian Journey exhibition at the India International Centre.

The exhibition opened on February 13 & showcases the works of two Russian artists from St.Petersburg - Mr Alexander Vagin & Mr Anatoly Annenkov. Both are widely recognized in art circles, their works are displayed in major museums in Russia & worldwide.

The exhibition takes visitors on a journey from the winter and summer landscapes of Russia to the diverse and vibrant culture of India. Paintings transport the viewer to the beautiful temples and UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites of India while also conveying the artist's emotions through vivid colours.

The Indian Journey exhibition, organized as part of Mrs Nadezhda Lineva's program "Saint Petersburg: three epochs, three periods", will remain open through February 21, providing an exciting opportunity for art lovers and enthusiasts to witness the beauty of India through the lens of two talented Russian artists.

❗️"Western-Centric World Order Ending" - 🇷🇺's Envoy to 🇮🇳 Speaks to RT

Denis Alipov believes a multipolar world is emerging, with BRICS nations at the forefront of change. The ambassador to India stressed a majority of nations don't want the West to push its global agenda.

Alipov stressed India is respected on the world stage, and New Delhi is a rapidly growing power seeking its own policies. He added that Russia fully backs India's presidency for the G20.

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📹 Russia’s FM Sergey Lavrov comments on the state of freedom of speech in Europe after bans on Russian media

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📸 Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia

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#Russia's contribution to the security of both regional and international financial systems is significant. Politicizing and effectively dismantling these systems by limiting Russia's role in multilateral anti-money laundering efforts carries enormous risks.

Russia has always been and remains committed to strict compliance with its obligations in combating criminal proceeds. For twenty years as a member of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), we have managed to develop one of the world’s most advanced anti-money laundering regimes. The FATF mutual evaluation proved that in 2019.

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🔴 #LIVE: Briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova on topical foreign policy issues

🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202302170700-live13396-russian-mfa-spokesperson-zakharova-holds-weekly-briefing

🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video

❗️Connecting Eurasia as US Hegemony Wanes - 🇷🇺 Ambassador to 🇮🇳 [RT FULL INTERVIEW]

Denis Alipov has given a wide-ranging interview to RT's Runjhun Sharma on how relations between Moscow and New Delhi are bringing about global changes:

📍Mutual Corridors: Vladivostok-Chennai maritime route allows India access to Russia's Far East
📍Western World Order Ending: US hegemony no longer attractive to most nations
📍Connecting Eurasia & Beyond: BRICS, SCO projects prove mutually beneficial to many nations
📍Western Sanctions Boost? Trade between Russia-India accelerated at unprecedented levels - in energy and defence
📍NATO's Negative Role in Conflicts: Alliance wants to shatter Asia-Pacific unity & security

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🇷🇺🪔🇮🇳 We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Andrei Stenin International Press Photo Contest Exhibition at the New Delhi's AIFACS Gallery today. The exhibition features a stunning collection of the Contests' award-winning photographs from some of the world's best photojournalists and photographers.

In his address Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov underscored that the Indian photographers are among the most active and successful participants of the Contest. Their works are also showcased at the Gallery.

The exposition will be open to public until February 23 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. There you will have fantastic opportunity to marvel at the images captured by the talented artists and witness the power of visual storytelling.

🥞🎉🇷🇺 Exciting news from New Delhi! Russian compatriots got prepared for the week of Maslenitsa, which starts on February 20. This Slavic holiday is perhaps the oldest one. Did you know that the famous Russian pancakes (or blini) are actually its traditional symbol? They represent both the sun and the final opportunity to enjoy butter, milk, and eggs before the start of the Orthodox Christian Lent.

One of the most beloved traditions during Maslenitsa is assembling a Lady Maslenitsa doll made of straw and dress it in colourful rags. This doll becomes the centre of the celebration, and people sing and dance around it in khorovods. This celebration held in the Russian Embassy today was not an exception. We're thrilled that our Indian friends who study Russian culture and language also joined us! 🎉🥞🇷🇺