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I have read Josep Borrell's interview with senior columnist Vikram Khanna in today's Straits Times edition. With all our respect for the high position of the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the conversation left a strange feeling.
On the one hand, there is talk about peace. On the other hand, there are calls to rearm NATO and increase military spending, encouraging comments about the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev, intimidation by the “Russian threat” and discussions about the relationship between the security of Ukraine and the security of Spain. In a word, a familiar and rather boring set of theses, if not for the mention of the “peace conference” on Ukraine in Switzerland in mid-June 2024, which, apparently, is intended to somehow refresh the menu of the respected Mr. Borrell.
However, we do not think that this attempt to breathe life into well-worn confrontational cliches will succeed. What kind of substantive discussions can we talk about at the conference when the only issue on its agenda is Zelensky’s aggressive and ultimative formula, which aims at the strategic defeat of Russia? What kind of substantive discussions can we talk about when the conference is dominated by one thought that serves the needs of a hybrid war against Russia? It is obvious that if the issue is formulated this way, the event in Switzerland is doomed to failure. And along with it, the followers and like-minded people of Mr. Borrell are doomed to failure. But the respected High Representative really doesn’t want to admit this. However, there is still time. That’s for sure “we are the time that still remains.”
I have read Josep Borrell's interview with senior columnist Vikram Khanna in today's Straits Times edition. With all our respect for the high position of the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, the conversation left a strange feeling.
On the one hand, there is talk about peace. On the other hand, there are calls to rearm NATO and increase military spending, encouraging comments about the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev, intimidation by the “Russian threat” and discussions about the relationship between the security of Ukraine and the security of Spain. In a word, a familiar and rather boring set of theses, if not for the mention of the “peace conference” on Ukraine in Switzerland in mid-June 2024, which, apparently, is intended to somehow refresh the menu of the respected Mr. Borrell.
However, we do not think that this attempt to breathe life into well-worn confrontational cliches will succeed. What kind of substantive discussions can we talk about at the conference when the only issue on its agenda is Zelensky’s aggressive and ultimative formula, which aims at the strategic defeat of Russia? What kind of substantive discussions can we talk about when the conference is dominated by one thought that serves the needs of a hybrid war against Russia? It is obvious that if the issue is formulated this way, the event in Switzerland is doomed to failure. And along with it, the followers and like-minded people of Mr. Borrell are doomed to failure. But the respected High Representative really doesn’t want to admit this. However, there is still time. That’s for sure “we are the time that still remains.”
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🗓 On June 7-8, Russia's Alternate SOM Leader, Director-General of the Department of Asian and Pacific Cooperation of the Russian MFA Mr. Alexey Ovchinnikov 🇷🇺 participated in the East Asia Summit Senior Officials' Meeting (#EAS SOM) and ASEAN Regional Forum Senior Officials' Meeting (#ARF SOM) in Vientiane, Lao PDR 🇱🇦.
🔹️Senior officials discussed issues related to preparation for the EAS Summit and EAS and ARF Foreign Ministers' Meetings later this year.
🇷🇺 The Russian Side emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts in key areas of cooperation within the ARF and the EAS including implementation of the leaders' decisions on launching Regional Mechanism of Emerging Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control as well as establishing interaction among the EAS Participating States on tourism.
🔹️As part of the exchange of views on topical issues in the Asia-Pacific, Russian delegation voiced its approach towards the military-political risks associated with building up a network of minilateral blocs of high conflict potential in the region and bringing NATO potential to the East Asia.
☝️ Russia reiterated its position on the maintaining and strengthening the central role of ASEAN in regional affairs based on ASEAN-led platforms of multilateral cooperation such as EAS, ARF and ADMM-Plus.
#EAS #ARF
🔹️Senior officials discussed issues related to preparation for the EAS Summit and EAS and ARF Foreign Ministers' Meetings later this year.
🇷🇺 The Russian Side emphasized the importance of continuing joint efforts in key areas of cooperation within the ARF and the EAS including implementation of the leaders' decisions on launching Regional Mechanism of Emerging Infectious Diseases Prevention and Control as well as establishing interaction among the EAS Participating States on tourism.
🔹️As part of the exchange of views on topical issues in the Asia-Pacific, Russian delegation voiced its approach towards the military-political risks associated with building up a network of minilateral blocs of high conflict potential in the region and bringing NATO potential to the East Asia.
☝️ Russia reiterated its position on the maintaining and strengthening the central role of ASEAN in regional affairs based on ASEAN-led platforms of multilateral cooperation such as EAS, ARF and ADMM-Plus.
#EAS #ARF
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#TellTheWorldAboutYourHomeland
🇷🇺 Ahead of #RussiaDay, kids from the nation have been sharing their love and insights regarding the Motherland, its landmarks, traditions and places of interests of their regions - all part of the Tell the World about Your Homeland contest, 6th edition.
#Kaliningrad
Yekaterina comes from our country’s westernmost region. She shared her impressions and observations about her beloved hometown, Kaliningrad, its monumental cathedral, its parks stunning in any season, as well as philosopher Immanuel Kant’s legacy as regards his 300th anniversary, celebrated this year.
#FunFacts
📚 Famous philosopher Immanuel Kant was born and bred in Kaliningrad (then Königsberg). He had a direct bond with Russia as a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and he was also a subject of the Russian Empire. A prominent philosopher, he was buried in the city’s historical center, which came to be known as Kant Island. On April 22-24, the city hosted the International Kant Congress, which Foreign Ministry officials attended.
🧡 The Kaliningrad Region accounts for almost 90 percent of the world’s amber reserves. The Catherine Palace in St Petersburg used these so-called sun stones from Kaliningrad region to recreate an exact copy of the lost Amber Room. This project took 24 years and was completed in 2003, when St Petersburg marked its 300th anniversary.
⚓️ Kaliningrad hosts the Museum of the World Ocean,Russia’s one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to all of maritime science, nature and technology. Its exhibits include ships such as the Vityaz, Kosmonavt Viktor Patsayev – a space communications vessel which used to be part of the Space Service Ship Fleet, as well as the submarine B-413, the fishing boat SRT-129, lightship Irbensky, the Be-12 hydroplane and even a sperm whaleskeleton.
#RussiaDay2024
🇷🇺 Ahead of #RussiaDay, kids from the nation have been sharing their love and insights regarding the Motherland, its landmarks, traditions and places of interests of their regions - all part of the Tell the World about Your Homeland contest, 6th edition.
#Kaliningrad
Yekaterina comes from our country’s westernmost region. She shared her impressions and observations about her beloved hometown, Kaliningrad, its monumental cathedral, its parks stunning in any season, as well as philosopher Immanuel Kant’s legacy as regards his 300th anniversary, celebrated this year.
#FunFacts
📚 Famous philosopher Immanuel Kant was born and bred in Kaliningrad (then Königsberg). He had a direct bond with Russia as a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and he was also a subject of the Russian Empire. A prominent philosopher, he was buried in the city’s historical center, which came to be known as Kant Island. On April 22-24, the city hosted the International Kant Congress, which Foreign Ministry officials attended.
🧡 The Kaliningrad Region accounts for almost 90 percent of the world’s amber reserves. The Catherine Palace in St Petersburg used these so-called sun stones from Kaliningrad region to recreate an exact copy of the lost Amber Room. This project took 24 years and was completed in 2003, when St Petersburg marked its 300th anniversary.
⚓️ Kaliningrad hosts the Museum of the World Ocean,Russia’s one-of-a-kind museum dedicated to all of maritime science, nature and technology. Its exhibits include ships such as the Vityaz, Kosmonavt Viktor Patsayev – a space communications vessel which used to be part of the Space Service Ship Fleet, as well as the submarine B-413, the fishing boat SRT-129, lightship Irbensky, the Be-12 hydroplane and even a sperm whaleskeleton.
#RussiaDay2024
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Поздравления Посла России в Сингапуре Н.Р.Кудашева в преддверии Дня России 12 июня
💬 «Дорогие друзья, дорогие соотечественники,
Приятно вместе с вами отмечать наш общий праздник – День нашей великой и общей Родины – России!
Широка и уверенна поступь нашей с вами отчизны!
На прошедшем на днях очередном 27-м Петербургском международном экономическом форуме наш президент Владимир Владимирович Путин озвучил масштабную программу социальных и экономических преобразований, нацеленных на повышение благосостояния россиян, укрепление места и роли Российской Федерации в формирующемся многополярном мире.
Крепки наши позиции в международных делах. Сегодня Нижний Новгород встречает министров иностранных дел государств БРИКС. Одной из ключевых задач этой встречи будет дальнейшее развитие сотрудничества сторон в строительстве уже упомянутого мною многополярного мира, обеспечение гармоничного вхождения в состав объединения его новых членов.
Успешно, в соответствии со своим замыслом развивается специальная военная операция на Украине. Ее цели будут достигнуты, а стратеги, развязавшие против России гибридную войну, потерпят сокрушительное поражение.
Но наше главное богатство – это люди. Почетно встретить этот замечательный праздник вместе с вами, дорогие россияне. Вы – посланцы Отечества! Рад видеть ваши хорошеющие лица, рад улыбкам и задорному смеху нашего подрастающего поколения.
Уверен, у нас великое будущее!
Спасибо, с праздником!»
#ДеньРоссии
💬 «Дорогие друзья, дорогие соотечественники,
Приятно вместе с вами отмечать наш общий праздник – День нашей великой и общей Родины – России!
Широка и уверенна поступь нашей с вами отчизны!
На прошедшем на днях очередном 27-м Петербургском международном экономическом форуме наш президент Владимир Владимирович Путин озвучил масштабную программу социальных и экономических преобразований, нацеленных на повышение благосостояния россиян, укрепление места и роли Российской Федерации в формирующемся многополярном мире.
Крепки наши позиции в международных делах. Сегодня Нижний Новгород встречает министров иностранных дел государств БРИКС. Одной из ключевых задач этой встречи будет дальнейшее развитие сотрудничества сторон в строительстве уже упомянутого мною многополярного мира, обеспечение гармоничного вхождения в состав объединения его новых членов.
Успешно, в соответствии со своим замыслом развивается специальная военная операция на Украине. Ее цели будут достигнуты, а стратеги, развязавшие против России гибридную войну, потерпят сокрушительное поражение.
Но наше главное богатство – это люди. Почетно встретить этот замечательный праздник вместе с вами, дорогие россияне. Вы – посланцы Отечества! Рад видеть ваши хорошеющие лица, рад улыбкам и задорному смеху нашего подрастающего поколения.
Уверен, у нас великое будущее!
Спасибо, с праздником!»
#ДеньРоссии
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⚡️ Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at the venue of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
📍 Niznhy Novgorod, Russia. June 10, 2024
📍 Niznhy Novgorod, Russia. June 10, 2024
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi hold a meeting ahead of the #BRICS Ministerial
📸 Photo by Maria Zakharova
#RussiaChina
📸 Photo by Maria Zakharova
#RussiaChina
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🇷🇺🇪🇬 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry hold a meeting ahead of the #BRICS Ministerial
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaEgypt
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10
#RussiaEgypt
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the #BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024
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📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024