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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a question from RIA Novosti regarding allegations that Russia violated the Budapest Memorandum (February 24, 2026)
❓ Question: Zelensky has repeatedly claimed that by launching the special military operation, Russia violated the Budapest Memorandum. However, the head of the Kiev regime forgets that by enshrining NATO membership as a constitutional objective and engaging in military-technical cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance, Ukraine itself violated, inter alia, the Budapest Memorandum. Could you elaborate on the groundlessness of Ukraine’s accusations and on other documents it has breached?
💬 Maria Zakharova: To answer this question, let us recall that the Budapest Memorandum – or the Memorandum on security assurances in connection with Ukraine’s accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons – is an act that does not constitute an international treaty. It was signed on December 5, 1994 by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, the US and the UK.
Under this document, Ukraine agreed to transfer to Russia the portion of the former Soviet nuclear arsenal located on its territory and to become a fully non-nuclear state. In turn, Russia, the US and the UK provided security assurances to Ukraine.
It should also be recalled that, simultaneously with the Memorandum, a joint statement was adopted in Budapest by the leaders of Russia, the UK, the US and Ukraine. Among other things, it reaffirmed the importance of #OSCE commitments aimed at countering the rise of aggressive nationalism and chauvinism. It is evident that the Ukrainian side failed to fulfil these commitments and for many years tolerated the growth of highly aggressive nationalism.
At the OSCE summit in Budapest in 1994, and during related events on its margins, Russia did not undertake any obligation to compel part of Ukraine to remain within its composition against the will of the local population. The provisions of the Budapest Memorandum do not apply to circumstances arising from internal political or socio-economic factors.
❗️ Thus, Ukraine’s loss of territorial integrity was the result of complex internal processes to which Russia and its obligations under the Budapest Memorandum bear no relation. Accordingly, there can be no question of any violation of the Budapest Memorandum by Russia.
At the same time, Russia and Ukraine were bound by a more significant legal instrument – the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between the Russian Federation and Ukraine – which Ukraine systematically violated prior to the launch of the special military operation.
For many years, the Ukrainian leadership pursued a policy of gross and systematic breaches of this Treaty, which should be qualified as a refusal to comply with its provisions. This, in particular, ultimately led to the decision of the Russian leadership to begin the special military operation.
Ukraine’s strategic course toward acquiring full NATO membership was enshrined at the constitutional level, effectively violating Article 6 of the Treaty. At that moment, Ukraine officially renounced one of the foundations of its international recognition in the 1990s – its neutral and non-aligned status – thereby also breaching the 1994 Budapest Memorandum.
❗️NATO's unchecked geopolitical expansion up to our borders, including Ukraine, became one of the root causes of the conflict. Without addressing this, a settlement is impossible.
When accusing Russia of violating the Budapest Memorandum, they somehow fail to recall the long-standing sabotage of this fundamental bilateral Russian-Ukrainian document.
☝️ The above facts – as well as many others – demonstrate that the goals and objectives of the special military operation remain relevant and will be fulfilled, as repeatedly stated by the Russian leadership.
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❓ Question: Zelensky has repeatedly claimed that by launching the special military operation, Russia violated the Budapest Memorandum. However, the head of the Kiev regime forgets that by enshrining NATO membership as a constitutional objective and engaging in military-technical cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance, Ukraine itself violated, inter alia, the Budapest Memorandum. Could you elaborate on the groundlessness of Ukraine’s accusations and on other documents it has breached?
💬 Maria Zakharova: To answer this question, let us recall that the Budapest Memorandum – or the Memorandum on security assurances in connection with Ukraine’s accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons – is an act that does not constitute an international treaty. It was signed on December 5, 1994 by the leaders of Russia, Ukraine, the US and the UK.
Under this document, Ukraine agreed to transfer to Russia the portion of the former Soviet nuclear arsenal located on its territory and to become a fully non-nuclear state. In turn, Russia, the US and the UK provided security assurances to Ukraine.
It should also be recalled that, simultaneously with the Memorandum, a joint statement was adopted in Budapest by the leaders of Russia, the UK, the US and Ukraine. Among other things, it reaffirmed the importance of #OSCE commitments aimed at countering the rise of aggressive nationalism and chauvinism. It is evident that the Ukrainian side failed to fulfil these commitments and for many years tolerated the growth of highly aggressive nationalism.
At the OSCE summit in Budapest in 1994, and during related events on its margins, Russia did not undertake any obligation to compel part of Ukraine to remain within its composition against the will of the local population. The provisions of the Budapest Memorandum do not apply to circumstances arising from internal political or socio-economic factors.
❗️ Thus, Ukraine’s loss of territorial integrity was the result of complex internal processes to which Russia and its obligations under the Budapest Memorandum bear no relation. Accordingly, there can be no question of any violation of the Budapest Memorandum by Russia.
At the same time, Russia and Ukraine were bound by a more significant legal instrument – the Treaty on Friendship, Cooperation and Partnership between the Russian Federation and Ukraine – which Ukraine systematically violated prior to the launch of the special military operation.
For many years, the Ukrainian leadership pursued a policy of gross and systematic breaches of this Treaty, which should be qualified as a refusal to comply with its provisions. This, in particular, ultimately led to the decision of the Russian leadership to begin the special military operation.
Ukraine’s strategic course toward acquiring full NATO membership was enshrined at the constitutional level, effectively violating Article 6 of the Treaty. At that moment, Ukraine officially renounced one of the foundations of its international recognition in the 1990s – its neutral and non-aligned status – thereby also breaching the 1994 Budapest Memorandum.
❗️NATO's unchecked geopolitical expansion up to our borders, including Ukraine, became one of the root causes of the conflict. Without addressing this, a settlement is impossible.
When accusing Russia of violating the Budapest Memorandum, they somehow fail to recall the long-standing sabotage of this fundamental bilateral Russian-Ukrainian document.
☝️ The above facts – as well as many others – demonstrate that the goals and objectives of the special military operation remain relevant and will be fulfilled, as repeatedly stated by the Russian leadership.
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⚡️ Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation:
The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) reports that, according to intelligence received by the SVR, the UK and France are aware that the situation developing in Ukraine leaves no chances for them to achieve the ardently desired victory over Russia with the hands of the Ukrainian armed forces.
However, British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is believed that Ukraine should be supplied with a “Wunderwaffe”. Kiev would be able to aspire to more advantageous terms of ceasing the hostilities if it possesses a nuclear or at least a so-called “dirty” bomb. Berlin has prudently refused to take part in this dangerous venture.
At present, according to the information available to the SVR, London and Paris are actively working over the issue of providing Kiev with a weapon of this kind, as well as with means of its delivery. This involves a covert transfer of relevant European-made components, equipment and technologies to Ukraine.
❗️ As an option, the French small-size TN-75 warhead from the M51.1 submarine-launched ballistic missile is being considered.
The British and French realize that their designs imply a gross violation of the international law, first and foremost the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and carry the risk of destroying the global non-proliferation system. Consequently, the Westerners’ main efforts are focused on making Kiev’s possession of nuclear weapon look like it was developed by Ukrainians themselves.
These extremely dangerous plans of London and Paris prove that they have lost touch with reality. Their hopes to escape from responsibility are baseless, especially bearing in mind that there is nothing hidden that will not eventually be disclosed. In the military, political and diplomatic circles there are plenty of sober-minded people understanding that reckless actions of their leaders pose a threat to the entire world.
The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) reports that, according to intelligence received by the SVR, the UK and France are aware that the situation developing in Ukraine leaves no chances for them to achieve the ardently desired victory over Russia with the hands of the Ukrainian armed forces.
However, British and French elites are not ready to accept defeat. It is believed that Ukraine should be supplied with a “Wunderwaffe”. Kiev would be able to aspire to more advantageous terms of ceasing the hostilities if it possesses a nuclear or at least a so-called “dirty” bomb. Berlin has prudently refused to take part in this dangerous venture.
At present, according to the information available to the SVR, London and Paris are actively working over the issue of providing Kiev with a weapon of this kind, as well as with means of its delivery. This involves a covert transfer of relevant European-made components, equipment and technologies to Ukraine.
❗️ As an option, the French small-size TN-75 warhead from the M51.1 submarine-launched ballistic missile is being considered.
The British and French realize that their designs imply a gross violation of the international law, first and foremost the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and carry the risk of destroying the global non-proliferation system. Consequently, the Westerners’ main efforts are focused on making Kiev’s possession of nuclear weapon look like it was developed by Ukrainians themselves.
These extremely dangerous plans of London and Paris prove that they have lost touch with reality. Their hopes to escape from responsibility are baseless, especially bearing in mind that there is nothing hidden that will not eventually be disclosed. In the military, political and diplomatic circles there are plenty of sober-minded people understanding that reckless actions of their leaders pose a threat to the entire world.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the reports of the UK and France’s intention to assist Ukraine in acquiring nuclear weapons (February 24, 2026)
🔉Audio statement by Maria Zakharova (in Russian)
💬 Maria Zakharova: On February 24, the press bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (aka the SVR) issued an urgent statement reporting that, having realized the absence of any chance of defeating Russia at the hands of the Kiev regime “on the battlefield,” the British and French authorities have deemed it possible to assist Ukraine in acquiring a “powerful argument” so that Kiev could claim more favourable terms for ending hostilities.
According to the SVR, this concerns at a minimum a so-called “dirty bomb”, while the option of providing a full-fledged nuclear weapon, including means of delivery, is also being seriously considered.
London and Paris are already actively working on resolving the relevant issues, including the covert transfer to Ukraine of European components, equipment and technologies. Efforts are also focused on ensuring that the emergence of such weapons in Kiev would appear to be the result of Ukraine’s own development.
❗️ For all those involved in such reckless actions – and for the international community as a whole – it should be obvious that even raising the issue in such terms constitutes a categorically unacceptable and acutely escalatory step, fraught with the risk of undermining the international legal regime of nuclear non-proliferation.
Ukraine, which acceded to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state, undertook an obligation not to acquire nuclear weapons. The UK and France, as nuclear-weapon states under the Treaty, undertook a commitment not to transfer nuclear weapons to anyone, and in no way to assist, encourage or induce any non-nuclear-weapon state to manufacture or acquire them.
Reports of these plans fall into an already “primed soil”. There is ample evidence of Kiev’s nuclear ambitions. One should recall Zelensky’s statement at the 2022 Munich Security Conference regarding the possibility of revising Ukraine’s non-nuclear status, as well as his subsequent equally provocative remarks on this issue.
There have also been numerous speculations by Ukrainian deputies and officials of various ranks about the “return” of nuclear weapons to Ukraine – allegedly imprudently relinquished upon joining the NPT – or about the deployment of US nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory.
👉 Russia’s position on this matter is unwavering and unequivocal: we have repeatedly stated that any attempts to revise Ukraine’s non-nuclear status, as well as any effort by the deeply hostile Kiev regime to acquire nuclear weapons, are unacceptable.
☝️ Any steps aimed at assisting Kiev in obtaining a military nuclear capability will be regarded by us as an attempt to create a direct and critical threat to the security of our country and will inevitably be met with a firm response.
In the context of anti-Russian statements and actions by the leadership of a number of European states, which continue to fuel the Western-provoked confrontation linked to the Ukrainian crisis, we once again warn of the risks of a direct military clash between nuclear powers – and of its potentially gravest consequences.
London and Paris are pursuing these dangerous plans virtually on the eve of the NPT Review Conference scheduled for April 2026. We are convinced that the States Parties must give their most serious attention to this egregious issue, as it directly concerns the functioning of the Treaty regime and the preservation of its integrity.
We have promptly initiated active engagement on this issue at relevant multilateral platforms to urge their participants and the leadership of the respective international organizations to restrain the British and French authorities, who have been carried away by anti-Russian zeal.
❗️ The consequences of this reckless course threaten not only Russia’s security.
🔉Audio statement by Maria Zakharova (in Russian)
💬 Maria Zakharova: On February 24, the press bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (aka the SVR) issued an urgent statement reporting that, having realized the absence of any chance of defeating Russia at the hands of the Kiev regime “on the battlefield,” the British and French authorities have deemed it possible to assist Ukraine in acquiring a “powerful argument” so that Kiev could claim more favourable terms for ending hostilities.
According to the SVR, this concerns at a minimum a so-called “dirty bomb”, while the option of providing a full-fledged nuclear weapon, including means of delivery, is also being seriously considered.
London and Paris are already actively working on resolving the relevant issues, including the covert transfer to Ukraine of European components, equipment and technologies. Efforts are also focused on ensuring that the emergence of such weapons in Kiev would appear to be the result of Ukraine’s own development.
❗️ For all those involved in such reckless actions – and for the international community as a whole – it should be obvious that even raising the issue in such terms constitutes a categorically unacceptable and acutely escalatory step, fraught with the risk of undermining the international legal regime of nuclear non-proliferation.
Ukraine, which acceded to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state, undertook an obligation not to acquire nuclear weapons. The UK and France, as nuclear-weapon states under the Treaty, undertook a commitment not to transfer nuclear weapons to anyone, and in no way to assist, encourage or induce any non-nuclear-weapon state to manufacture or acquire them.
Reports of these plans fall into an already “primed soil”. There is ample evidence of Kiev’s nuclear ambitions. One should recall Zelensky’s statement at the 2022 Munich Security Conference regarding the possibility of revising Ukraine’s non-nuclear status, as well as his subsequent equally provocative remarks on this issue.
There have also been numerous speculations by Ukrainian deputies and officials of various ranks about the “return” of nuclear weapons to Ukraine – allegedly imprudently relinquished upon joining the NPT – or about the deployment of US nuclear weapons on Ukrainian territory.
👉 Russia’s position on this matter is unwavering and unequivocal: we have repeatedly stated that any attempts to revise Ukraine’s non-nuclear status, as well as any effort by the deeply hostile Kiev regime to acquire nuclear weapons, are unacceptable.
☝️ Any steps aimed at assisting Kiev in obtaining a military nuclear capability will be regarded by us as an attempt to create a direct and critical threat to the security of our country and will inevitably be met with a firm response.
In the context of anti-Russian statements and actions by the leadership of a number of European states, which continue to fuel the Western-provoked confrontation linked to the Ukrainian crisis, we once again warn of the risks of a direct military clash between nuclear powers – and of its potentially gravest consequences.
London and Paris are pursuing these dangerous plans virtually on the eve of the NPT Review Conference scheduled for April 2026. We are convinced that the States Parties must give their most serious attention to this egregious issue, as it directly concerns the functioning of the Treaty regime and the preservation of its integrity.
We have promptly initiated active engagement on this issue at relevant multilateral platforms to urge their participants and the leadership of the respective international organizations to restrain the British and French authorities, who have been carried away by anti-Russian zeal.
❗️ The consequences of this reckless course threaten not only Russia’s security.
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🗓 On February 24, marking the fourth year since the launch of Russia’s special military operation, the 11th Emergency Special Session of the UN General Assembly on the Ukraine crisis (#ESS) was reconvened at the initiative of Kiev and its European backers.
During the session, this group of countries introduced yet another biased, anti-Russia resolution. This time it was deceptively titled “Support for a Lasting Peace in Ukraine” and, unlike previous resolutions adopted at the 11th ESS, was deliberately kept brief.
The authors of the resolution were compelled to adopt this tactical approach by the steadily declining support for their anti-Russia initiatives at the General Assembly, which have clearly grown tiresome for the overwhelming majority of the international community.
This one-sided, politicised text, in addition to the usual unfounded accusations against Russia, selectively cites the UN Charter while remaining silent on the root causes of the conflict around Ukraine. Without addressing these causes, a lasting and sustainable settlement is simply unattainable. The draft also contains an absurd tribute to the “efforts” of European countries that continue to funnel weapons to the Kiev regime, allegedly “aimed at ending the war”.
In an attempt to broaden its support among General Assembly members, the document is saturated with pseudo-peaceful language, including calls for a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of forcibly displaced persons, including children, framed as “confidence-building measures”. Such wording appears particularly cynical in light of the long record of duplicity demonstrated by the Kiev regime and its European sponsors, who have repeatedly shown their inability to negotiate in good faith by undermining every agreement reached, beginning with the Minsk accords.
👉 There is no doubt that this clumsy manoeuvring by Kiev and the Europeans in the General Assembly was intended to create a smokescreen around the trilateral negotiation process.
This was once again evident during the vote, when the Kiev regime, backed by the European “war party”, positioned itself against the broader international community, which supports genuine efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, as well as against the other two parties to the negotiations. The US delegation, explicitly stating that the Ukrainian-European initiative at the General Assembly was detrimental to the negotiation process, requested a separate vote on several destructive provisions of the draft.
Ultimately, the General Assembly voted on the original draft: 107 delegations voted in favour, 12 against, 51 states (including the US) abstained, and 23 did not participate.
Rather than a success, Kiev and its backers secured a distinctly unconvincing result and incurred significant political costs, having exposed themselves as opponents of peace. The widening transatlantic rift over the Ukrainian issue is also becoming increasingly apparent.
Overall, the discussions at the UN clearly reflect the international community’s fatigue with the Ukrainian issue – a situation our opponents are attempting to keep artificially alive. Against this backdrop, what is required are genuine efforts toward a peaceful settlement, efforts in which Russia is participating in good faith.
☝️ Moscow hopes that all reasonable members of the international community will likewise support the said efforts, without being distracted by minor obstructions.
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During the session, this group of countries introduced yet another biased, anti-Russia resolution. This time it was deceptively titled “Support for a Lasting Peace in Ukraine” and, unlike previous resolutions adopted at the 11th ESS, was deliberately kept brief.
The authors of the resolution were compelled to adopt this tactical approach by the steadily declining support for their anti-Russia initiatives at the General Assembly, which have clearly grown tiresome for the overwhelming majority of the international community.
This one-sided, politicised text, in addition to the usual unfounded accusations against Russia, selectively cites the UN Charter while remaining silent on the root causes of the conflict around Ukraine. Without addressing these causes, a lasting and sustainable settlement is simply unattainable. The draft also contains an absurd tribute to the “efforts” of European countries that continue to funnel weapons to the Kiev regime, allegedly “aimed at ending the war”.
In an attempt to broaden its support among General Assembly members, the document is saturated with pseudo-peaceful language, including calls for a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges, and the return of forcibly displaced persons, including children, framed as “confidence-building measures”. Such wording appears particularly cynical in light of the long record of duplicity demonstrated by the Kiev regime and its European sponsors, who have repeatedly shown their inability to negotiate in good faith by undermining every agreement reached, beginning with the Minsk accords.
👉 There is no doubt that this clumsy manoeuvring by Kiev and the Europeans in the General Assembly was intended to create a smokescreen around the trilateral negotiation process.
This was once again evident during the vote, when the Kiev regime, backed by the European “war party”, positioned itself against the broader international community, which supports genuine efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine, as well as against the other two parties to the negotiations. The US delegation, explicitly stating that the Ukrainian-European initiative at the General Assembly was detrimental to the negotiation process, requested a separate vote on several destructive provisions of the draft.
Ultimately, the General Assembly voted on the original draft: 107 delegations voted in favour, 12 against, 51 states (including the US) abstained, and 23 did not participate.
Rather than a success, Kiev and its backers secured a distinctly unconvincing result and incurred significant political costs, having exposed themselves as opponents of peace. The widening transatlantic rift over the Ukrainian issue is also becoming increasingly apparent.
Overall, the discussions at the UN clearly reflect the international community’s fatigue with the Ukrainian issue – a situation our opponents are attempting to keep artificially alive. Against this backdrop, what is required are genuine efforts toward a peaceful settlement, efforts in which Russia is participating in good faith.
☝️ Moscow hopes that all reasonable members of the international community will likewise support the said efforts, without being distracted by minor obstructions.
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Saint Petersburg State University invites international students from Russian and foreign universities for whom Russian is not their native language to take part in the anniversary Lyudmila Verbitskaya International Creative Competition.
✅ The competition will be held online in Russian language.
Applications are accepted from February 24 to April 30, 2026.
The winners will be awarded diplomas and memorable gifts on June 4. The laureates will receive gift certificates for acting training from leading teachers of the Russian State Institute of Performing Arts.
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💬 Комментарий Посольства России в Норвегии для гостелерадиокомпании «НРК» (26 февраля 2026 г.)
Ознакомились со статьей гостелерадиокомпании «НРК» с очередной серией необоснованных обвинений в адрес России.
❌ Рассматриваем данные обвинения не только как абсолютно беспочвенные и политически мотивированные, но и абсурдные, поскольку в автопарке Посольства электроавтомобилей не имеется и зимой грибы, насколько нам известно, не растут.
Со своей стороны отмечаем, что «подозрительная активность» в последнее время возросла вокруг российских загранучреждений в Норвегии, рядом с которыми кружат «Теслы» не только черного цвета.
👆Заявления о «российской угрозе» распространяются авторами намеренно с целью дискредитации России, усиления антироссийских настроений в Норвегии и обоснования необходимости милитаризации норвежской экономики в ущерб решению социальных вопросов.
Такая индоктринация норвежского общества, очевидно, может быть использована в провокационных целях в интересах дальнейшего усиления антироссийского психоза и ухудшения российско-норвежских отношений.
При этом раздувающие истерию явно игнорируют тот факт, что в Норвегии на данный момент продолжают функционировать три российские дипломатические миссии, что уже само по себе является не только гарантией отсутствия каких-либо агрессивных действий и замыслов, но и свидетельством приверженности российской стороны политико-дипломатическим, а не силовым методам защиты своих национальных интересов. Надеемся, что и норвежская сторона будет придерживаться аналогичных подходов.
💬 Комментарий Посольства России в Норвегии для гостелерадиокомпании «НРК» (26 февраля 2026 г.)
Ознакомились со статьей гостелерадиокомпании «НРК» с очередной серией необоснованных обвинений в адрес России.
❌ Рассматриваем данные обвинения не только как абсолютно беспочвенные и политически мотивированные, но и абсурдные, поскольку в автопарке Посольства электроавтомобилей не имеется и зимой грибы, насколько нам известно, не растут.
Со своей стороны отмечаем, что «подозрительная активность» в последнее время возросла вокруг российских загранучреждений в Норвегии, рядом с которыми кружат «Теслы» не только черного цвета.
👆Заявления о «российской угрозе» распространяются авторами намеренно с целью дискредитации России, усиления антироссийских настроений в Норвегии и обоснования необходимости милитаризации норвежской экономики в ущерб решению социальных вопросов.
Такая индоктринация норвежского общества, очевидно, может быть использована в провокационных целях в интересах дальнейшего усиления антироссийского психоза и ухудшения российско-норвежских отношений.
При этом раздувающие истерию явно игнорируют тот факт, что в Норвегии на данный момент продолжают функционировать три российские дипломатические миссии, что уже само по себе является не только гарантией отсутствия каких-либо агрессивных действий и замыслов, но и свидетельством приверженности российской стороны политико-дипломатическим, а не силовым методам защиты своих национальных интересов. Надеемся, что и норвежская сторона будет придерживаться аналогичных подходов.
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💬 Kommentar fra Russlands ambassade i Norge til NRK (26. februar 2026)
Vi har gjennomgått NRKs artikkel, som inneholder en rekke ubegrunnede beskyldninger mot Russland.
❌ Vi anser disse beskyldningene ikke bare som fullstendig grunnløse og politisk motiverte, men også absurde, siden det ikke finnes elbiler i ambassadens bilpark og, så vidt vi vet, vokser det ikke sopp om vinteren.
For vår del konstaterer vi at «mistenkelig aktivitet» nylig har økt rundt russiske diplomatiske representasjoner i Norge, hvor det observers ikke bare svarte Teslaer.
👆Uttalelser om den «russiske trusselen» spres bevisst med det formål å diskreditere Russland, styrke anti-russiske holdninger i Norge og rettferdiggjøre behovet for å militarisere norsk økonomi på bekostning av å løse sosiale problemer.
Slik indoktrinering av det norske samfunnet kan åpenbart brukes til provoserende formål for å intensivere den antirussiske hysterien og forverre forholdet mellom Russland og Norge.
Samtidig ignorerer de som hisser opp hysteriet tydeligvis det faktum at tre russiske diplomatiske representasjoner fortsatt opererer i Norge for øyeblikket, noe som i seg selv ikke bare er en garanti for fravær av aggressive handlinger eller intensjoner, men også et bevis på Russlands forpliktelse til politiske og diplomatiske, snarere enn militære, metoder for å beskytte sine nasjonale interesser. Vi håper at Norge vil følge en lignende tilnærming.
💬 Kommentar fra Russlands ambassade i Norge til NRK (26. februar 2026)
Vi har gjennomgått NRKs artikkel, som inneholder en rekke ubegrunnede beskyldninger mot Russland.
❌ Vi anser disse beskyldningene ikke bare som fullstendig grunnløse og politisk motiverte, men også absurde, siden det ikke finnes elbiler i ambassadens bilpark og, så vidt vi vet, vokser det ikke sopp om vinteren.
For vår del konstaterer vi at «mistenkelig aktivitet» nylig har økt rundt russiske diplomatiske representasjoner i Norge, hvor det observers ikke bare svarte Teslaer.
👆Uttalelser om den «russiske trusselen» spres bevisst med det formål å diskreditere Russland, styrke anti-russiske holdninger i Norge og rettferdiggjøre behovet for å militarisere norsk økonomi på bekostning av å løse sosiale problemer.
Slik indoktrinering av det norske samfunnet kan åpenbart brukes til provoserende formål for å intensivere den antirussiske hysterien og forverre forholdet mellom Russland og Norge.
Samtidig ignorerer de som hisser opp hysteriet tydeligvis det faktum at tre russiske diplomatiske representasjoner fortsatt opererer i Norge for øyeblikket, noe som i seg selv ikke bare er en garanti for fravær av aggressive handlinger eller intensjoner, men også et bevis på Russlands forpliktelse til politiske og diplomatiske, snarere enn militære, metoder for å beskytte sine nasjonale interesser. Vi håper at Norge vil følge en lignende tilnærming.
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🎙 Statement by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the Meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State (February 27, 2026, Moscow)
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The event was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council Alexander Lukashenko.
Following the Meeting, the parties signed a package of seven documents, including the Decree on the 2026 Priorities of the Meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: At today’s meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, we are to discuss and approve truly important decisions aimed at the further comprehensive development and strengthening of cooperation between Russia and Belarus in the political, economic, social and humanitarian spheres.
This meeting is taking place in a jubilee year for the Union State. In April, we will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty establishing the Union of Russia and Belarus – signed on 2 April 1996 – which launched our joint integration efforts. Over the decades, through coordinated work, we have accomplished much.
A common socio-economic, defence, migration, information, scientific-educational and cultural-humanitarian space has been formed.
Favourable conditions have been created throughout the Union State for pursuing a unified macroeconomic policy. Major joint projects are being implemented in industry, transport, agriculture, high-tech and science-intensive sectors. Import substitution programmes are progressing successfully – including in such key areas as machine and tool building, microelectronics and optics.
📈 As a result, bilateral trade and investment continue to grow year after year. In 2025, trade turnover increased again – this time by almost 3%. While statistical methodologies may differ slightly, the overall figure is substantial – $52 billion.
Russia remains the leading investor in the Belarusian economy, with accumulated investments exceeding $4.5 billion. Around 2,500 Russian companies operate in Belarus.
Cultural, academic, sports and youth exchanges remain an integral part of the Union State’s broad agenda. More than 16,000 Belarusian students are currently enrolled in Russian educational institutions. Next year, an additional 1,300 Belarusian applicants will be able to enter Russian universities on state-funded places alone.
🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia and Belarus closely cooperate as allies in foreign policy and defence. Our positions on key issues of the international agenda are either close or fully aligned. We consistently strive to contribute constructively to resolving global and regional challenges, working shoulder to shoulder in the #CSTO, the #CIS, the #SCO and on other multilateral platforms, including the #UN.
Together, we counter sanctions pressure and advocate for the formation of a truly fair #MultipolarWorld.
A solid foundation for our alliance has been laid by the intergovernmental Treaty on Security Guarantees within the Union State, which entered into force in 2025. I am confident that, together with our Belarusian friends, we will continue to do everything necessary to ensure the military security of the Union State using all capabilities at our disposal.
#RussiaBelarus
Read in full
The event was held in the Grand Kremlin Palace, attended by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Belarus, Chairman of the Supreme State Council Alexander Lukashenko.
Following the Meeting, the parties signed a package of seven documents, including the Decree on the 2026 Priorities of the Meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.
***
💬 Vladimir Putin: At today’s meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State, we are to discuss and approve truly important decisions aimed at the further comprehensive development and strengthening of cooperation between Russia and Belarus in the political, economic, social and humanitarian spheres.
This meeting is taking place in a jubilee year for the Union State. In April, we will mark the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty establishing the Union of Russia and Belarus – signed on 2 April 1996 – which launched our joint integration efforts. Over the decades, through coordinated work, we have accomplished much.
A common socio-economic, defence, migration, information, scientific-educational and cultural-humanitarian space has been formed.
Favourable conditions have been created throughout the Union State for pursuing a unified macroeconomic policy. Major joint projects are being implemented in industry, transport, agriculture, high-tech and science-intensive sectors. Import substitution programmes are progressing successfully – including in such key areas as machine and tool building, microelectronics and optics.
📈 As a result, bilateral trade and investment continue to grow year after year. In 2025, trade turnover increased again – this time by almost 3%. While statistical methodologies may differ slightly, the overall figure is substantial – $52 billion.
Russia remains the leading investor in the Belarusian economy, with accumulated investments exceeding $4.5 billion. Around 2,500 Russian companies operate in Belarus.
Cultural, academic, sports and youth exchanges remain an integral part of the Union State’s broad agenda. More than 16,000 Belarusian students are currently enrolled in Russian educational institutions. Next year, an additional 1,300 Belarusian applicants will be able to enter Russian universities on state-funded places alone.
🇷🇺🇧🇾 Russia and Belarus closely cooperate as allies in foreign policy and defence. Our positions on key issues of the international agenda are either close or fully aligned. We consistently strive to contribute constructively to resolving global and regional challenges, working shoulder to shoulder in the #CSTO, the #CIS, the #SCO and on other multilateral platforms, including the #UN.
Together, we counter sanctions pressure and advocate for the formation of a truly fair #MultipolarWorld.
A solid foundation for our alliance has been laid by the intergovernmental Treaty on Security Guarantees within the Union State, which entered into force in 2025. I am confident that, together with our Belarusian friends, we will continue to do everything necessary to ensure the military security of the Union State using all capabilities at our disposal.
#RussiaBelarus
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Международный исторический конкурс «Первый в космосе»
🚀 65 лет назад человек впервые покинул Землю. Полёт Юрия Гагарина – это история о смелости, науке и вере в будущее. Твоя история тоже может быть услышана. Космос начинается с мечты, а история с тех, кто готов изучать ее и рассказывать дальше.
❗️ Если тебе 14–17 лет, ты владеешь русским языком, живёшь за пределами России и интересуешься историей, наукой и космосом, то у тебя есть шанс стать частью международного исторического конкурса «Первый в космосе»
Это не просто проверка знаний, а возможность рассказать миру, почему первый полёт человека в космос остаётся важным и сегодня
Для участия необходимо:
➡️ С 20 февраля по 15 марта 2026 года пройти регистрацию и выполнить творческое задание на одну из предложенных тем (см. Положение)
➡️ Ознакомиться с вариантами творческого оформления видеоролика в инструкции
➡️ Подписаться телеграмм-канал
Основные расходы на участие, включая перелет и проживание победителей, покрываются организаторами
🚀 65 лет назад человек впервые покинул Землю. Полёт Юрия Гагарина – это история о смелости, науке и вере в будущее. Твоя история тоже может быть услышана. Космос начинается с мечты, а история с тех, кто готов изучать ее и рассказывать дальше.
❗️ Если тебе 14–17 лет, ты владеешь русским языком, живёшь за пределами России и интересуешься историей, наукой и космосом, то у тебя есть шанс стать частью международного исторического конкурса «Первый в космосе»
Это не просто проверка знаний, а возможность рассказать миру, почему первый полёт человека в космос остаётся важным и сегодня
Для участия необходимо:
➡️ С 20 февраля по 15 марта 2026 года пройти регистрацию и выполнить творческое задание на одну из предложенных тем (см. Положение)
➡️ Ознакомиться с вариантами творческого оформления видеоролика в инструкции
➡️ Подписаться телеграмм-канал
Основные расходы на участие, включая перелет и проживание победителей, покрываются организаторами
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⚡ Russian Foreign Ministry's Statement regarding military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran
On the morning of February 28, US and Israeli armed forces carried out airstrikes on the territory of Iran.
The scope and character of the military, political, and propaganda preparations that preceded this reckless step, including the deployment of substantial US military forces to the region, leave no doubt that this is a deliberate, premeditated, and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state, in direct violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law.
It is particularly reprehensible that these strikes are once again being conducted under the cover of the renewed negotiation process, ostensibly intended to secure long-term normalisation of the situation around the Islamic Republic of Iran. This comes despite assurances conveyed to the Russian Side indicating that Israel had no interest in entering into military confrontation with Iran.
The international community, including the leadership of the UN and the IAEA, must urgently deliver an objective and unbiased assessment of these irresponsible actions, which are aimed at undermining peace, stability, and security in the Middle East.
Washington and Tel Aviv have once again embarked on a perilous course that is swiftly pushing the region toward a humanitarian, economic, and potentially even radiological disaster.
The aggressors’ intentions are evident and have been stated openly: to dismantle the constitutional order and remove the leadership of a state they deem undesirable because it has refused to yield to the dictates of force and hegemonic pressure. Responsibility for the impact of this man-made crisis, including the unpredictable chain reaction and the spiral of escalating violence, rests entirely with them.
The grave repercussions of these ill-conceived actions for the global non-proliferation regime, whose cornerstone is the NPT, are being openly disregarded.
Meanwhile, the US-Israeli tandem seeks to cover its actions with a purported concern over preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The bombing of nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards is unacceptable.
Essentially, the motives of Washington and Tel Aviv bear no relation to the objectives of the non-proliferation regime.
Even they cannot but understand that by plunging the Middle East into the abyss of uncontrolled escalation, they are effectively prompting countries across the globe – and the Middle East in particular – to pursue ever more grave means of countering emerging threats.
The sustained and systematic nature of the destabilising attacks, carried out by the US administration against the fundamental principles of the international legal order in recent months, raises particular concern. Among the violated principles are non-interference in internal affairs, the renunciation of the use or threat of use of force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
❗️ We call for an immediate return to a political and diplomatic track. Russia, as always, stands ready to assist in advancing peaceful solutions grounded in international law, mutual respect, and a balanced consideration of interests.
On the morning of February 28, US and Israeli armed forces carried out airstrikes on the territory of Iran.
The scope and character of the military, political, and propaganda preparations that preceded this reckless step, including the deployment of substantial US military forces to the region, leave no doubt that this is a deliberate, premeditated, and unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN member state, in direct violation of the fundamental principles and norms of international law.
It is particularly reprehensible that these strikes are once again being conducted under the cover of the renewed negotiation process, ostensibly intended to secure long-term normalisation of the situation around the Islamic Republic of Iran. This comes despite assurances conveyed to the Russian Side indicating that Israel had no interest in entering into military confrontation with Iran.
The international community, including the leadership of the UN and the IAEA, must urgently deliver an objective and unbiased assessment of these irresponsible actions, which are aimed at undermining peace, stability, and security in the Middle East.
Washington and Tel Aviv have once again embarked on a perilous course that is swiftly pushing the region toward a humanitarian, economic, and potentially even radiological disaster.
The aggressors’ intentions are evident and have been stated openly: to dismantle the constitutional order and remove the leadership of a state they deem undesirable because it has refused to yield to the dictates of force and hegemonic pressure. Responsibility for the impact of this man-made crisis, including the unpredictable chain reaction and the spiral of escalating violence, rests entirely with them.
The grave repercussions of these ill-conceived actions for the global non-proliferation regime, whose cornerstone is the NPT, are being openly disregarded.
Meanwhile, the US-Israeli tandem seeks to cover its actions with a purported concern over preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The bombing of nuclear facilities operating under IAEA safeguards is unacceptable.
Essentially, the motives of Washington and Tel Aviv bear no relation to the objectives of the non-proliferation regime.
Even they cannot but understand that by plunging the Middle East into the abyss of uncontrolled escalation, they are effectively prompting countries across the globe – and the Middle East in particular – to pursue ever more grave means of countering emerging threats.
The sustained and systematic nature of the destabilising attacks, carried out by the US administration against the fundamental principles of the international legal order in recent months, raises particular concern. Among the violated principles are non-interference in internal affairs, the renunciation of the use or threat of use of force, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes.
❗️ We call for an immediate return to a political and diplomatic track. Russia, as always, stands ready to assist in advancing peaceful solutions grounded in international law, mutual respect, and a balanced consideration of interests.
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⚡⚡Statement by Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC Briefing in connection with US and Israeli Strikes against Iran (28 February 2026):
Key takeaways:
▫️The aggression to which Iran has been subjected today has already spurred the escalation in the region and is liable to spill over far beyond the region, especially given that one of the two initiators of this military misadventure is far from being a State of the region.
▫️In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel began launching massive military strikes on the territory of Iran. It was publicly declared that one of the targets of the attack was the country's senior political leadership, as well as civilian nuclear facilities.
❗️In real time we are getting reports from the Iranian authorities about casualties, including among civilians: more than 200 people have died in 24 provinces of the country. We were particularly grieved to learn about the strike targeting a girls' school in Minab, where 85 children are reported to have been killed.
▫️The actions taken by Washington and West Jerusalem are nothing but yet another unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN Member State, in violation of the UN Charter and of the fundamental principles of international law.
☝️Such actions are openly geared towards further meddling in Iran's internal affairs and destroying the State that is “disfavored” by the West.
This reckless move by the United States and Israel has triggered a sharp escalation of the situation throughout the region, affecting Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
▫️The US and Israel’s military operation is a genuine betrayal of diplomacy. Yet again, these countries are bringing to bear military force against Iran at the very height of negotiations – just as they did in June 2025.
▫️Washington has been rigorously building up its military presence in the region for a very long time, which only attests to the fact that the aggression against Iran was plotted in advance.
❗️The actions of the US and Israel risk spiraling into a humanitarian and economic catastrophe. Of particular concern, once again, are the threats to nuclear and radiological safety and security. <...>
▫️Iran has repeatedly stressed its readiness to place the preservation of its status as a non-nuclear-weapon state at the heart of new agreements with the US, provided that Iran's legitimate right as a state party to the NPT to develop peaceful nuclear technologies is respected and upheld.
▫️What was being done today is the latest phase of consistent escalatory moves taken by Western countries against Iran. These moves include the US-Israeli strikes against the country's territory in June 2025 and the open interference of the US and its allies in Iran's domestic political situation this past January. <...>
☝️ What immediately comes to mind are obvious parallels with the events of 2003, when US representatives were trying to justify the US invasion of Iraq by waving a vial with some powder in this very chamber, alleging that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, which no one ever found.
▫️In the statements of our European colleagues, we do not hear words of condemnation for the aggression, nor do we hear about the deaths of many Iranian civilians. <...>
The hypocrisy of our European colleagues knows no bounds. This is not even a case of “double standards”; it is some kind of parallel reality or the other side of the looking glass. One gets the impression that London, Paris, and Berlin are living in “la-la land” they created for themselves, trying to make the whole world believe in their illusions. <...>
We demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their aggressive actions. There are no and will never be any alternatives to a peaceful and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian issue, including its nuclear component. Russia stands ready to provide all necessary support for such efforts.
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Key takeaways:
▫️The aggression to which Iran has been subjected today has already spurred the escalation in the region and is liable to spill over far beyond the region, especially given that one of the two initiators of this military misadventure is far from being a State of the region.
▫️In the early hours of February 28, the United States and Israel began launching massive military strikes on the territory of Iran. It was publicly declared that one of the targets of the attack was the country's senior political leadership, as well as civilian nuclear facilities.
❗️In real time we are getting reports from the Iranian authorities about casualties, including among civilians: more than 200 people have died in 24 provinces of the country. We were particularly grieved to learn about the strike targeting a girls' school in Minab, where 85 children are reported to have been killed.
▫️The actions taken by Washington and West Jerusalem are nothing but yet another unprovoked act of armed aggression against a sovereign and independent UN Member State, in violation of the UN Charter and of the fundamental principles of international law.
☝️Such actions are openly geared towards further meddling in Iran's internal affairs and destroying the State that is “disfavored” by the West.
This reckless move by the United States and Israel has triggered a sharp escalation of the situation throughout the region, affecting Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
▫️The US and Israel’s military operation is a genuine betrayal of diplomacy. Yet again, these countries are bringing to bear military force against Iran at the very height of negotiations – just as they did in June 2025.
▫️Washington has been rigorously building up its military presence in the region for a very long time, which only attests to the fact that the aggression against Iran was plotted in advance.
❗️The actions of the US and Israel risk spiraling into a humanitarian and economic catastrophe. Of particular concern, once again, are the threats to nuclear and radiological safety and security. <...>
▫️Iran has repeatedly stressed its readiness to place the preservation of its status as a non-nuclear-weapon state at the heart of new agreements with the US, provided that Iran's legitimate right as a state party to the NPT to develop peaceful nuclear technologies is respected and upheld.
▫️What was being done today is the latest phase of consistent escalatory moves taken by Western countries against Iran. These moves include the US-Israeli strikes against the country's territory in June 2025 and the open interference of the US and its allies in Iran's domestic political situation this past January. <...>
☝️ What immediately comes to mind are obvious parallels with the events of 2003, when US representatives were trying to justify the US invasion of Iraq by waving a vial with some powder in this very chamber, alleging that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction, which no one ever found.
▫️In the statements of our European colleagues, we do not hear words of condemnation for the aggression, nor do we hear about the deaths of many Iranian civilians. <...>
The hypocrisy of our European colleagues knows no bounds. This is not even a case of “double standards”; it is some kind of parallel reality or the other side of the looking glass. One gets the impression that London, Paris, and Berlin are living in “la-la land” they created for themselves, trying to make the whole world believe in their illusions. <...>
We demand that the United States and Israel immediately cease their aggressive actions. There are no and will never be any alternatives to a peaceful and diplomatic resolution of the Iranian issue, including its nuclear component. Russia stands ready to provide all necessary support for such efforts.
READ IN FULL
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