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🦮🦮🦮🛷 On February 8, Beringia-2026 – renowned dog-sled race held in Russia's Kamchatka – kicks off.
Held since 1990, the race has become a true hallmark of Kamchatka Krai and one of the peninsula’s main winter events.
🌏 The event traditionally gathers not only Russian participants, but also international guests, including those from Belarus, China, Peru, Latvia and Ghana.
This season, spectators and participants of the winter festival can look forward to a wide range of exciting events, including:
🐾 Hosting large-scale festivals such as Beringia fosters dog breeding in the region, supports youth sled-dog sports, and creates new opportunities for community engagement and tourism.
Today, the region hosts several major sled-dog kennels that function both as training bases for mushers and their teams and as attractive tourist and educational sites.
💡 That's interesting:
• a team traditionally consists of 8-14 dogs, pulling more than 100 kg including the musher’s weight;
• during the race, the four-legged athletes spend about 70% of the race in motion without full ground contact;
• the average team speed is 14-16 km/h;
• racers cover approximately 40-100 km per day;
• in 1991, Beringia was introduced into the Guinness World Records as the longest dog-sled race in the world, and in 2018 it was recognized as the longest dog-sled race in Russia (entered into the Russian Book of Records).
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In previous years, the Beringia route changed many times, but it always passed through areas inhabited by the peninsula’s indigenous and small-numbered peoples, where festivities and folk celebrations were organized for the occasion.
In 2026, the distance of the main route "Unified Kamchatka. 19 Years Together", starting in the village of Esso and finishing in the settlement of Ust-Kamchatsk, totals 1,425 km.
🏔 The combination of extreme sport and the distinctive culture of Kamchatka’s indigenous peoples defines the race’s unique character and reflects the authentic spirit of the North.
#Beringia2026
📸©️ Vasily Rusin
🦮🦮🦮🛷 On February 8, Beringia-2026 – renowned dog-sled race held in Russia's Kamchatka – kicks off.
Held since 1990, the race has become a true hallmark of Kamchatka Krai and one of the peninsula’s main winter events.
🌏 The event traditionally gathers not only Russian participants, but also international guests, including those from Belarus, China, Peru, Latvia and Ghana.
This season, spectators and participants of the winter festival can look forward to a wide range of exciting events, including:
• February 8-14 – sport and tourism sled-dog event Beringia-Avacha
• February 14-15 – regional sled-dog competitions, the children’s race Beringia-Dyulin
• February 21 – the winter sports festival Snowy Trail
• February 28 – the national sports festival Yelizovsky Sprint
• February 28 – March 25 – the main race of the winter festival, Beringia
🐾 Hosting large-scale festivals such as Beringia fosters dog breeding in the region, supports youth sled-dog sports, and creates new opportunities for community engagement and tourism.
Today, the region hosts several major sled-dog kennels that function both as training bases for mushers and their teams and as attractive tourist and educational sites.
💡 That's interesting:
• a team traditionally consists of 8-14 dogs, pulling more than 100 kg including the musher’s weight;
• during the race, the four-legged athletes spend about 70% of the race in motion without full ground contact;
• the average team speed is 14-16 km/h;
• racers cover approximately 40-100 km per day;
• in 1991, Beringia was introduced into the Guinness World Records as the longest dog-sled race in the world, and in 2018 it was recognized as the longest dog-sled race in Russia (entered into the Russian Book of Records).
***
In previous years, the Beringia route changed many times, but it always passed through areas inhabited by the peninsula’s indigenous and small-numbered peoples, where festivities and folk celebrations were organized for the occasion.
In 2026, the distance of the main route "Unified Kamchatka. 19 Years Together", starting in the village of Esso and finishing in the settlement of Ust-Kamchatsk, totals 1,425 km.
🏔 The combination of extreme sport and the distinctive culture of Kamchatka’s indigenous peoples defines the race’s unique character and reflects the authentic spirit of the North.
#Beringia2026
📸©️ Vasily Rusin
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📺 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s greetings and video message on Diplomats’ Day (February 10, 2026)
💬 Friends,
Today marks Diplomats’ Day, our professional holiday.
I would like to use this occasion to wish a happy holiday to all Russian diplomats who are working at the Central Office and territorial offices, and diplomats fulfilling their duty abroad.
The history of Russian diplomacy spans many centuries and follows every stage of Russia becoming stronger as a state. Times change, but our spiritual and moral values — sincere, dedicated, and selfless devotion to the Fatherland, and firm commitment to the ideals of truth and justice — remain unshakeable.
We are rightfully proud of the achievements of our outstanding predecessors. We honour the courage of the staff of the People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs who, during the tumultuous years of the Great Patriotic War, took arms to defend the Motherland.
Their immortal feat stands as a benchmark for Foreign Ministry personnel and staff of subordinate institutions participating in the special military operation.
Other ministerial staff members are also involved and are helping the front line soldiers and their families, and supporting those affected by crimes committed by Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
Today, as we are witnessing another turning point in history, Russian diplomacy continues to do everything within its power to ensure safe and favourable external conditions for Russia’s steady domestic development and for improving the quality of life of its people.
In many ways, our consistent and balanced foreign policy course sets the trajectory of global transformations, thus facilitating the emergence of a new multipolar world order.
We seek to further develop honest and equitable international cooperation based on mutual understanding, trust, and neighbourliness.
Following President Putin’s initiative, we are working to establish, across the Eurasian region, architecture of equal and indivisible security and extensive practical cooperation. In this context, we attach particular importance to the conclusion and implementation of bilateral agreements, including our treaties on security guarantees with Belarus and on comprehensive strategic partnership with the DPRK and Iran.
We continue to expand relations across multiple areas with the World Majority, among them countries such as China, India, and other like-minded countries, our strategic partners and allies, primarily within the #CSTO, the #EAEU, and the #CIS, as well as the #SCO and #BRICS.
Countering neo-colonial practices of all kinds ranging from unilateral coercive measures to military interventions remains firmly in our focus.
In this context, we reaffirm our solidarity with the peoples of Venezuela and Cuba. We are convinced that only they can determine their own future.
☝️ The country’s leadership and Russian society hold our work to high standards. We are required to demonstrate discipline and dedication, as well as a passionate and creative approach to our duties.
I trust that you will continue to work honourably for the good of the Fatherland and to contribute your share to addressing large-scale foreign policy goals set by the President.
On this day, we express special gratitude to former ministerial employees, who taught us the fundamentals of diplomacy by their example. Many of them, to the extent of their abilities, remain active in the close-knit diplomatic ranks.
By all means, I would like to separately thank all the relatives and loved ones of our employees. Your unconditional support gives us strength and keeps us focused. It is especially important for those who carry out their diplomatic service far from the Motherland.
Once again, happy Diplomats’ Day to all. I wish you excellent health, well-being, and new accomplishments for the benefit of the Fatherland.
#DiplomatsDay
💬 Friends,
Today marks Diplomats’ Day, our professional holiday.
I would like to use this occasion to wish a happy holiday to all Russian diplomats who are working at the Central Office and territorial offices, and diplomats fulfilling their duty abroad.
The history of Russian diplomacy spans many centuries and follows every stage of Russia becoming stronger as a state. Times change, but our spiritual and moral values — sincere, dedicated, and selfless devotion to the Fatherland, and firm commitment to the ideals of truth and justice — remain unshakeable.
We are rightfully proud of the achievements of our outstanding predecessors. We honour the courage of the staff of the People’s Commissariat for Foreign Affairs who, during the tumultuous years of the Great Patriotic War, took arms to defend the Motherland.
Their immortal feat stands as a benchmark for Foreign Ministry personnel and staff of subordinate institutions participating in the special military operation.
Other ministerial staff members are also involved and are helping the front line soldiers and their families, and supporting those affected by crimes committed by Ukrainian neo-Nazis.
Today, as we are witnessing another turning point in history, Russian diplomacy continues to do everything within its power to ensure safe and favourable external conditions for Russia’s steady domestic development and for improving the quality of life of its people.
In many ways, our consistent and balanced foreign policy course sets the trajectory of global transformations, thus facilitating the emergence of a new multipolar world order.
We seek to further develop honest and equitable international cooperation based on mutual understanding, trust, and neighbourliness.
Following President Putin’s initiative, we are working to establish, across the Eurasian region, architecture of equal and indivisible security and extensive practical cooperation. In this context, we attach particular importance to the conclusion and implementation of bilateral agreements, including our treaties on security guarantees with Belarus and on comprehensive strategic partnership with the DPRK and Iran.
We continue to expand relations across multiple areas with the World Majority, among them countries such as China, India, and other like-minded countries, our strategic partners and allies, primarily within the #CSTO, the #EAEU, and the #CIS, as well as the #SCO and #BRICS.
Countering neo-colonial practices of all kinds ranging from unilateral coercive measures to military interventions remains firmly in our focus.
In this context, we reaffirm our solidarity with the peoples of Venezuela and Cuba. We are convinced that only they can determine their own future.
☝️ The country’s leadership and Russian society hold our work to high standards. We are required to demonstrate discipline and dedication, as well as a passionate and creative approach to our duties.
I trust that you will continue to work honourably for the good of the Fatherland and to contribute your share to addressing large-scale foreign policy goals set by the President.
On this day, we express special gratitude to former ministerial employees, who taught us the fundamentals of diplomacy by their example. Many of them, to the extent of their abilities, remain active in the close-knit diplomatic ranks.
By all means, I would like to separately thank all the relatives and loved ones of our employees. Your unconditional support gives us strength and keeps us focused. It is especially important for those who carry out their diplomatic service far from the Motherland.
Once again, happy Diplomats’ Day to all. I wish you excellent health, well-being, and new accomplishments for the benefit of the Fatherland.
#DiplomatsDay
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🗓️ 10 февраля в России отмечается День дипломатического работника.
Накануне профессионального праздника Посольство России в Норвегии при содействии Историко-документального департамента МИД России подготовило специальный раздел сайта, посвященный руководителям дипломатических миссий Российской Империи, СССР и Российской Федерации в Норвегии с момента установления дипломатических отношений между нашими странами 30 октября 1905 года.
В этот день Российская Империя стала первой из европейских держав, признавших независимость молодого норвежского государства вскоре после распада шведско-норвежской унии. Список и фотографии чрезвычайных посланников и полномочных министров, представлявших Российскую Империю в Королевстве Норвегия в 1905-1917 годах, публикуется впервые.
Новый раздел содержит богатую коллекцию архивных фотографий и представляет собой уникальный источник сведений о более чем 120-летней истории российско-норвежских дипломатических отношений.
#ДеньДипломата #ДДР26
Накануне профессионального праздника Посольство России в Норвегии при содействии Историко-документального департамента МИД России подготовило специальный раздел сайта, посвященный руководителям дипломатических миссий Российской Империи, СССР и Российской Федерации в Норвегии с момента установления дипломатических отношений между нашими странами 30 октября 1905 года.
В этот день Российская Империя стала первой из европейских держав, признавших независимость молодого норвежского государства вскоре после распада шведско-норвежской унии. Список и фотографии чрезвычайных посланников и полномочных министров, представлявших Российскую Империю в Королевстве Норвегия в 1905-1917 годах, публикуется впервые.
Новый раздел содержит богатую коллекцию архивных фотографий и представляет собой уникальный источник сведений о более чем 120-летней истории российско-норвежских дипломатических отношений.
#ДеньДипломата #ДДР26
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🗓️ February 10 is Diplomatic Workers' Day in Russia!
On the eve of this professional holiday, the Embassy of Russia in Norway, with the assistance of the Department of History and Records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has prepared a special section of the website dedicated to the heads of diplomatic missions of the Russian Empire, the USSR and the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Norway since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries on October 30, 1905.
On that day, the Russian Empire became the first European power to recognize the independence of the young Norwegian state shortly after the dissolution of the Swedish-Norwegian union.
The list and photographs of extraordinary envoys and ministers plenipotentiary representing the Russian Empire in the Kingdom of Norway in 1905-1917 are being published for the first time.
The new section contains a rich collection of archival photos and is a unique source of information on more than 120 years of Russian-Norwegian diplomatic relations.
#DiplomatsDay #RussianDiplomacy
On the eve of this professional holiday, the Embassy of Russia in Norway, with the assistance of the Department of History and Records of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, has prepared a special section of the website dedicated to the heads of diplomatic missions of the Russian Empire, the USSR and the Russian Federation in the Kingdom of Norway since the establishment of diplomatic relations between our countries on October 30, 1905.
On that day, the Russian Empire became the first European power to recognize the independence of the young Norwegian state shortly after the dissolution of the Swedish-Norwegian union.
The list and photographs of extraordinary envoys and ministers plenipotentiary representing the Russian Empire in the Kingdom of Norway in 1905-1917 are being published for the first time.
The new section contains a rich collection of archival photos and is a unique source of information on more than 120 years of Russian-Norwegian diplomatic relations.
#DiplomatsDay #RussianDiplomacy
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview with the online project “Empatia Manuchi” (Manuchi's Empathy) (February 11, 2026)
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Key outtakes:
• Russia's legitimate interest lies in ensuring its own security. Like any normal country, we are interested in ensuring the continuity of our history and the development of our people in the most favourable external conditions – ones that enable economic growth, fulfilment of social objectives and a steady improvement in the well-being of our citizens.
• Despite the constitutional guarantees of linguistic rights, over the past ten years approximately a dozen laws have been adopted in Ukraine – their passage began long before the special military operation – that effectively eradicate the Russian language from all spheres of public life. I have repeatedly cited this example in interviews and during negotiations: Ukraine is the only country where an entire language has been banned. In no other conflict do the parties prohibit each other’s languages.
• There are very few sober voices in Europe calling for a serious approach to Ukrainian conflict resolution. Not in order to satisfy Zelensky, preserve his hold on power and allow him to continue his "performances" on the international stage, but in order for Europe to create a new security architecture and ensure peace – taking into account not only the legitimate interests of the Ukrainian people (which the Zelensky clique by no means represents), but also those of Russia.
• When the West speaks of security guarantees today, it is not referring to guarantees that include Russia, but to guarantees directed against Russia. I repeat: the Kiev regime says it will not recognize anything de jure, yet claims it is willing to halt hostilities de facto– on the understanding that Europeans will provide ironclad security guarantees, ratified by their parliaments, and deploy troops.
• There is plenty that can be criticized about the UN: its inflated staffing, for instance. Not to the scale of the EU or the European Commission, where matters have gone beyond reasonable bounds, but still significant. At the UN, at least certain limits of propriety are observed.
• In the late Soviet period, despite our objections, permanent contracts were introduced at the UN. Previously, appointments had to be renewed every five years. Now they are indefinite. Once a person secures a permanent contract, they settle in New York – their children study there, roots are put down. This inevitably makes the UN and its Secretariat a highly politicized instrument.
• The root cause of the Ukrainian crisis – created, financed and carried out by the West, which organized a coup d’état through the hands of Ukrainian neo-Nazis – was never seriously considered by the UN, not even remotely. When the then Ukrainian president Poroshenko declared that “our children will go to bright kindergartens and schools, while the children in Donbass will rot in basements”, when, for many years, Crimea was subjected to a water and energy blockade – they kept their silence. Today, they lament the suffering of Ukraine’s energy sector. Yet none of them lifted a finger when, following the coup, the Ukrainian putschists openly proclaimed that they would strangle Crimea – energetically, economically, in terms of food supplies and water deliveries.
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Key outtakes:
• Russia's legitimate interest lies in ensuring its own security. Like any normal country, we are interested in ensuring the continuity of our history and the development of our people in the most favourable external conditions – ones that enable economic growth, fulfilment of social objectives and a steady improvement in the well-being of our citizens.
• Despite the constitutional guarantees of linguistic rights, over the past ten years approximately a dozen laws have been adopted in Ukraine – their passage began long before the special military operation – that effectively eradicate the Russian language from all spheres of public life. I have repeatedly cited this example in interviews and during negotiations: Ukraine is the only country where an entire language has been banned. In no other conflict do the parties prohibit each other’s languages.
• There are very few sober voices in Europe calling for a serious approach to Ukrainian conflict resolution. Not in order to satisfy Zelensky, preserve his hold on power and allow him to continue his "performances" on the international stage, but in order for Europe to create a new security architecture and ensure peace – taking into account not only the legitimate interests of the Ukrainian people (which the Zelensky clique by no means represents), but also those of Russia.
• When the West speaks of security guarantees today, it is not referring to guarantees that include Russia, but to guarantees directed against Russia. I repeat: the Kiev regime says it will not recognize anything de jure, yet claims it is willing to halt hostilities de facto– on the understanding that Europeans will provide ironclad security guarantees, ratified by their parliaments, and deploy troops.
• There is plenty that can be criticized about the UN: its inflated staffing, for instance. Not to the scale of the EU or the European Commission, where matters have gone beyond reasonable bounds, but still significant. At the UN, at least certain limits of propriety are observed.
• In the late Soviet period, despite our objections, permanent contracts were introduced at the UN. Previously, appointments had to be renewed every five years. Now they are indefinite. Once a person secures a permanent contract, they settle in New York – their children study there, roots are put down. This inevitably makes the UN and its Secretariat a highly politicized instrument.
• The root cause of the Ukrainian crisis – created, financed and carried out by the West, which organized a coup d’état through the hands of Ukrainian neo-Nazis – was never seriously considered by the UN, not even remotely. When the then Ukrainian president Poroshenko declared that “our children will go to bright kindergartens and schools, while the children in Donbass will rot in basements”, when, for many years, Crimea was subjected to a water and energy blockade – they kept their silence. Today, they lament the suffering of Ukraine’s energy sector. Yet none of them lifted a finger when, following the coup, the Ukrainian putschists openly proclaimed that they would strangle Crimea – energetically, economically, in terms of food supplies and water deliveries.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the Government Hour during the Plenary Session of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation (February 11, 2026)
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: Russia is defending its legitimate rights in the emerging #MultipolarWorld amid intense competition. We are often compelled to do so despite the Western minority’s reluctance to curb its excessive ambitions.
Russia engages respectfully with those prepared to work on the basis of sovereign equality and other principles of international law. Such countries constitute the #GlobalMajority. They are our reliable and promising partners. The West, however, has yet to rid itself of its obsession with colonial – and, I dare say, slave-owning – grandeur.
The dramatic events of the beginning of 2026, including the armed invasion of Venezuela by the US, increased American pressure on Cuba, attempts to destabilize Iran, and the crisis around Greenland, have confirmed our assessment that the world has entered an era of rapid and profound change.
The central trend toward a more just and sustainable multipolar system will be accompanied by a struggle between the “old” former leaders – concentrated in the West – and the rising centres of development representing the Global Majority. This struggle is gaining momentum and affects virtually all regions.
Viewed through this perspective, it becomes clear why a former colonial power such as France seeks to undermine nationally oriented governments in the Sahel and other parts of Africa. Berlin is not far behind, driven by revanchist ambitions.
🤔 The current generation of German, French and other European politicians seems to have forgotten the “outcomes” of Poltava, Berezina, Stalingrad and the Kursk Bulge.
The state of strategic stability remains a matter of concern. A number of European Russophobes continue to groundlessly blame Russia for its deterioration. At the same time, President Vladimir Putin’s initiative proposing continued voluntary compliance by the parties to New START with its core quantitative limits has received no official response from the US.
☢️ We proceed from the understanding that the moratorium declared by President Putin remains in force – but only as long as the US does not exceed those limits.
We will defend truth and law in all contacts with our international partners. We will provide political and diplomatic support to ensure the achievement of all the goals and objectives of the special military operation.
❗️We consistently emphasize that a sustainable settlement of the crisis provoked by the “collective West” in Ukraine is impossible without eliminating its root causes.
Unlike those who, in President Putin’s words, claim the “right of might” to dictate their will, lecture others and issue orders, we threaten no one and impose our views on no one. On the contrary, our diplomacy consistently advances honest, equal and mutually beneficial partnerships with all who are prepared to engage on these principles.
Our strategic partnerships and allied relations with our neighbours – the #CIS and #CSTO member states – play a key role in ensuring national security and maintaining regional stability. We will continue to further develop these ties.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: Russia is defending its legitimate rights in the emerging #MultipolarWorld amid intense competition. We are often compelled to do so despite the Western minority’s reluctance to curb its excessive ambitions.
Russia engages respectfully with those prepared to work on the basis of sovereign equality and other principles of international law. Such countries constitute the #GlobalMajority. They are our reliable and promising partners. The West, however, has yet to rid itself of its obsession with colonial – and, I dare say, slave-owning – grandeur.
The dramatic events of the beginning of 2026, including the armed invasion of Venezuela by the US, increased American pressure on Cuba, attempts to destabilize Iran, and the crisis around Greenland, have confirmed our assessment that the world has entered an era of rapid and profound change.
The central trend toward a more just and sustainable multipolar system will be accompanied by a struggle between the “old” former leaders – concentrated in the West – and the rising centres of development representing the Global Majority. This struggle is gaining momentum and affects virtually all regions.
Viewed through this perspective, it becomes clear why a former colonial power such as France seeks to undermine nationally oriented governments in the Sahel and other parts of Africa. Berlin is not far behind, driven by revanchist ambitions.
🤔 The current generation of German, French and other European politicians seems to have forgotten the “outcomes” of Poltava, Berezina, Stalingrad and the Kursk Bulge.
The state of strategic stability remains a matter of concern. A number of European Russophobes continue to groundlessly blame Russia for its deterioration. At the same time, President Vladimir Putin’s initiative proposing continued voluntary compliance by the parties to New START with its core quantitative limits has received no official response from the US.
☢️ We proceed from the understanding that the moratorium declared by President Putin remains in force – but only as long as the US does not exceed those limits.
We will defend truth and law in all contacts with our international partners. We will provide political and diplomatic support to ensure the achievement of all the goals and objectives of the special military operation.
❗️We consistently emphasize that a sustainable settlement of the crisis provoked by the “collective West” in Ukraine is impossible without eliminating its root causes.
Unlike those who, in President Putin’s words, claim the “right of might” to dictate their will, lecture others and issue orders, we threaten no one and impose our views on no one. On the contrary, our diplomacy consistently advances honest, equal and mutually beneficial partnerships with all who are prepared to engage on these principles.
Our strategic partnerships and allied relations with our neighbours – the #CIS and #CSTO member states – play a key role in ensuring national security and maintaining regional stability. We will continue to further develop these ties.
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💬 Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova:
Acting on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, we continue our work to reunite children with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries.
One child will return to Russia.
Four boys and one girl, aged between 4 and 15, will be reunited with their families in Ukraine.
Each case is unique. One boy had been living with his grandfather and, after his passing, expressed the wish to move to Ukraine to live with his mother. Another child, following the death of his mother, had been staying with his grandparents and asked to live with his uncle in Ukraine, who has since obtained legal guardianship. The child is being accompanied by his grandfather. Three other children had been residing in an institution and will now be reunited with their mothers in Ukraine.
We provide assistance in such cases upon a request from a parent or another close relative with the appropriate legal standing, taking into account the views of the children and the specific circumstances of each situation.
I would like to thank the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump for her continued commitment and active involvement in efforts to reunite children with their families. Thanks to her coordination, these reunifications were expedited and the groundwork has been laid for a more efficient process going forward.
❗️ With our support, 30 children from 22 families have been reunited with relatives in Russia, while 134 children from 108 families have been reunited with relatives in Ukraine and third countries.
Acting on the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, we continue our work to reunite children with their families in Russia, Ukraine and third countries.
One child will return to Russia.
Four boys and one girl, aged between 4 and 15, will be reunited with their families in Ukraine.
Each case is unique. One boy had been living with his grandfather and, after his passing, expressed the wish to move to Ukraine to live with his mother. Another child, following the death of his mother, had been staying with his grandparents and asked to live with his uncle in Ukraine, who has since obtained legal guardianship. The child is being accompanied by his grandfather. Three other children had been residing in an institution and will now be reunited with their mothers in Ukraine.
We provide assistance in such cases upon a request from a parent or another close relative with the appropriate legal standing, taking into account the views of the children and the specific circumstances of each situation.
I would like to thank the First Lady of the United States Melania Trump for her continued commitment and active involvement in efforts to reunite children with their families. Thanks to her coordination, these reunifications were expedited and the groundwork has been laid for a more efficient process going forward.
❗️ With our support, 30 children from 22 families have been reunited with relatives in Russia, while 134 children from 108 families have been reunited with relatives in Ukraine and third countries.
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10 февраля 2026 г. в Генеральном консульстве России на Шпицбергене состоялось торжественное мероприятие, посвященное Дню дипломатического работника.
Дипломатов-полярников самого северного в мире консульского учреждения поздравили сотрудники Государственного треста «Арктикуголь», представители российской науки и авиакомпании «КонверсАвиа», руководство школы поселка Баренцбург и священник православного прихода Русской Православной Церкви на Шпицбергене.
В своем приветственном обращении Генеральный консул А.А.Чемерило поздравил коллектив с профессиональным праздником и рассказал гостям о задачах российской дипломатической службы на архипелаге в современных геополитических условиях.
Заместитель директора Арктического и антарктического научно-исследовательского института Ю.В.Угрюмов в поздравительном адресе от имени руководства научного учреждения выразил искреннюю благодарность за поддержку российской научной деятельности на архипелаге и подчеркнул, что российских дипломатов и ученых на Шпицбергене объединяют упорство, самоотверженность в служении общему делу, умение работать в экстремальных условиях ради достижения высоких целей на благо Родины.
Ставшее уже традиционным яркое участие иерея П.Граматика в мероприятии Генерального консульства вновь явилось примером соработничества Русской Православной Церкви с российской дипломатической службой в деле продвижения на Шпицбергене традиционных российских духовно-нравственных ценностей.
В исполнении сотрудников генконсульства и гостей прозвучали музыкальные произведения и стихи советских и российских композиторов и поэтов.
Дипломатов-полярников самого северного в мире консульского учреждения поздравили сотрудники Государственного треста «Арктикуголь», представители российской науки и авиакомпании «КонверсАвиа», руководство школы поселка Баренцбург и священник православного прихода Русской Православной Церкви на Шпицбергене.
В своем приветственном обращении Генеральный консул А.А.Чемерило поздравил коллектив с профессиональным праздником и рассказал гостям о задачах российской дипломатической службы на архипелаге в современных геополитических условиях.
Заместитель директора Арктического и антарктического научно-исследовательского института Ю.В.Угрюмов в поздравительном адресе от имени руководства научного учреждения выразил искреннюю благодарность за поддержку российской научной деятельности на архипелаге и подчеркнул, что российских дипломатов и ученых на Шпицбергене объединяют упорство, самоотверженность в служении общему делу, умение работать в экстремальных условиях ради достижения высоких целей на благо Родины.
Ставшее уже традиционным яркое участие иерея П.Граматика в мероприятии Генерального консульства вновь явилось примером соработничества Русской Православной Церкви с российской дипломатической службой в деле продвижения на Шпицбергене традиционных российских духовно-нравственных ценностей.
В исполнении сотрудников генконсульства и гостей прозвучали музыкальные произведения и стихи советских и российских композиторов и поэтов.
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🎙️Из интервью Посла России в Норвегии Н.В.Корчунова агентству «РИА Новости» (16 февраля 2026 г.)
• Норвегия последовательно придерживается линии Брюсселя, выступающего за продолжение украинского конфликта с недостижимой целью его завершения «на условиях Киева». Реальный мотив состоит в использовании Украины как инструмента для нанесения России стратегического поражения.
• Открыто направленные против России военные приготовления стран НАТО на «северном фланге» ведут к росту напряженности в арктическом регионе и представляют непосредственную угрозу нацбезопасности нашей страны, вынуждая принимать ответные меры военно-технического характера.
• Со своей стороны выступаем за выстраивание взаимодействия в Арктике в конструктивном ключе на основе принципов международного права, но будем вынуждены надлежащим образом реагировать на возникающие вызовы.
• Обеспокоены усилившимся санкционным давлением на российские рыболовные компании. Наметившийся отход Осло от добросовестного выполнения действующих в этой области российско-норвежских соглашений осложняют нашу общую задачу по сохранению и воспроизводству морских биоресурсов Баренцева моря, в первую очередь запасов трески.
• Вызывает тревогу использование Нобелевской премии мира в политических целях, не соответствующих букве и духу Устава ООН.
• Наблюдаем дисфункциональность западных структур, суживающих пространство для дипломатических коммуникаций и работы дипучреждений, в результате чего в международных отношениях нарастает неопределенность, конфликтность и разобщенность, стремительно сокращается финансирование многосторонних институтов, содействия международному развитию, охраны окружающей среды, борьбы с изменением климата и другими глобальными проблемами.
• В Норвегии на данный момент продолжают функционировать три российские дипломатические миссии, что является не только гарантией отсутствия каких-либо агрессивных действий и замыслов, но и свидетельством приверженности России политико-дипломатическим методам защиты своих национальных интересов. Обеспечение бесперебойной работы российских загранпредставительств – важная предпосылка для укрепления доверия и безопасности.
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• Норвегия последовательно придерживается линии Брюсселя, выступающего за продолжение украинского конфликта с недостижимой целью его завершения «на условиях Киева». Реальный мотив состоит в использовании Украины как инструмента для нанесения России стратегического поражения.
• Открыто направленные против России военные приготовления стран НАТО на «северном фланге» ведут к росту напряженности в арктическом регионе и представляют непосредственную угрозу нацбезопасности нашей страны, вынуждая принимать ответные меры военно-технического характера.
• Со своей стороны выступаем за выстраивание взаимодействия в Арктике в конструктивном ключе на основе принципов международного права, но будем вынуждены надлежащим образом реагировать на возникающие вызовы.
• Обеспокоены усилившимся санкционным давлением на российские рыболовные компании. Наметившийся отход Осло от добросовестного выполнения действующих в этой области российско-норвежских соглашений осложняют нашу общую задачу по сохранению и воспроизводству морских биоресурсов Баренцева моря, в первую очередь запасов трески.
• Вызывает тревогу использование Нобелевской премии мира в политических целях, не соответствующих букве и духу Устава ООН.
• Наблюдаем дисфункциональность западных структур, суживающих пространство для дипломатических коммуникаций и работы дипучреждений, в результате чего в международных отношениях нарастает неопределенность, конфликтность и разобщенность, стремительно сокращается финансирование многосторонних институтов, содействия международному развитию, охраны окружающей среды, борьбы с изменением климата и другими глобальными проблемами.
• В Норвегии на данный момент продолжают функционировать три российские дипломатические миссии, что является не только гарантией отсутствия каких-либо агрессивных действий и замыслов, но и свидетельством приверженности России политико-дипломатическим методам защиты своих национальных интересов. Обеспечение бесперебойной работы российских загранпредставительств – важная предпосылка для укрепления доверия и безопасности.
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