For your consideration we present the article “The First Global Treaty against Cybercrime” by P. Litvishko, Deputy Head of the Department of International Legal Cooperation of the Office of the Prosecutor General of Russia.
Предлагаем ознакомиться со статьей заместителя начальника Главного управления международно-правового сотрудничества Генеральной прокуратуры Российской Федерации П.Литвишко "Первый глобальный договор против киберпреступности: от геополитической конфронтации к профессиональному компромиссу".
URL: https://interaffairs.ru/news/show/48982
Предлагаем ознакомиться со статьей заместителя начальника Главного управления международно-правового сотрудничества Генеральной прокуратуры Российской Федерации П.Литвишко "Первый глобальный договор против киберпреступности: от геополитической конфронтации к профессиональному компромиссу".
URL: https://interaffairs.ru/news/show/48982
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Первый глобальный договор против киберпреступности: от геополитической конфронтации к профессиональному компромиссу
Журнал Международная жизнь, проблемы внешней политики, дипломатии, национальной безопасности, аналитический журнал
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with TASS news agency (December 30, 2024)
Key points:
#Ukraine #USA
• We have not received any official signals [from the USA] regarding a settlement in Ukraine.
• We are not happy with the proposals made by members of the Trump team to postpone Ukraine’s admission to NATO for 20 years and to station British and European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
• What we need is reliable and legally binding agreements that would eliminate the root causes of the conflict and seal a mechanism precluding the possibility of their violation.
#RussiaUSA #NATO
• We are ready to renew the political dialogue which Washington terminated after the start of the special military operation, if the United States is ready for this. Since it was the Americans who cut it off, it is for them to make the first move.
• They [the West] have been long relying on efforts to interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries, including our closest neighbours, as their foreign policy tool. For many years, Washington and its satellites have been acting this way in an effort to deter and contain their geopolitical rivals and do away with any unwanted actors, as confirmed by what happened in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine.
#Georgia
• The developments in Georgia stem from the double standards when caring for democracy and human rights serves as a pretext for overturning election results after even the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights with its tainted reputation recognised the election as being free and fair. Why do they want to change the results? Just because the puppet masters in Washington and Brussels did not find the way people voted there to their liking.
• The United States and the European Union are trying to impose a distorted vision on Tbilisi which consists of dividing everyone into those who are with us and those who are against us. Meanwhile, it seems that Georgian authorities have opted for a sovereign policy which meets the country’s national interests. They refuse to act as pawns manipulated by the West in its effort to destabilise Georgia, undermine its economy and incite escalation in its relations with Russia.
#Syria #MiddleEast
• The Syrians’ hopes for improvements after a convincing defeat of international terrorism, including with the help of Russia’s Aerospace Forces, have not materialised.
• Washington, which has effectively occupied the resource-rich north-eastern part of Syria and is putting serious sanctions pressure on Damascus together with a coalition of its satellites, bears a great deal of blame for this. This line for strangling the Syrian economy stirred up social discontent.
• Trying to maintain its influence [in the Middle East and North Africa], Washington actively interfered in the internal affairs of Arab countries and aggressively drew new dividing lines there. Iraq and Libya are still trying to clear up the consequences of the Americans and their satellites’ reckless behaviour.
#China
• The Americans are taking inciting actions in the Taiwan Strait and supplying weapons to Taipei while forging a quasi-political dialogue with the local authorities.
• It is clear to us that this policy pursued by Washington in violation of its obligations to Beijing on Taiwan is part of their strategy to step up military and political pressure on the PRC and eventually undermine regional security at the eastern end of the Eurasian continent.
• Russia reaffirms its adherence to the #OneChina principle, recognises that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China, opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” and firmly supports China’s measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and achieve national reunification.
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Key points:
#Ukraine #USA
• We have not received any official signals [from the USA] regarding a settlement in Ukraine.
• We are not happy with the proposals made by members of the Trump team to postpone Ukraine’s admission to NATO for 20 years and to station British and European peacekeeping forces in Ukraine.
• What we need is reliable and legally binding agreements that would eliminate the root causes of the conflict and seal a mechanism precluding the possibility of their violation.
#RussiaUSA #NATO
• We are ready to renew the political dialogue which Washington terminated after the start of the special military operation, if the United States is ready for this. Since it was the Americans who cut it off, it is for them to make the first move.
• They [the West] have been long relying on efforts to interfere in the domestic affairs of other countries, including our closest neighbours, as their foreign policy tool. For many years, Washington and its satellites have been acting this way in an effort to deter and contain their geopolitical rivals and do away with any unwanted actors, as confirmed by what happened in Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Syria, and Ukraine.
#Georgia
• The developments in Georgia stem from the double standards when caring for democracy and human rights serves as a pretext for overturning election results after even the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights with its tainted reputation recognised the election as being free and fair. Why do they want to change the results? Just because the puppet masters in Washington and Brussels did not find the way people voted there to their liking.
• The United States and the European Union are trying to impose a distorted vision on Tbilisi which consists of dividing everyone into those who are with us and those who are against us. Meanwhile, it seems that Georgian authorities have opted for a sovereign policy which meets the country’s national interests. They refuse to act as pawns manipulated by the West in its effort to destabilise Georgia, undermine its economy and incite escalation in its relations with Russia.
#Syria #MiddleEast
• The Syrians’ hopes for improvements after a convincing defeat of international terrorism, including with the help of Russia’s Aerospace Forces, have not materialised.
• Washington, which has effectively occupied the resource-rich north-eastern part of Syria and is putting serious sanctions pressure on Damascus together with a coalition of its satellites, bears a great deal of blame for this. This line for strangling the Syrian economy stirred up social discontent.
• Trying to maintain its influence [in the Middle East and North Africa], Washington actively interfered in the internal affairs of Arab countries and aggressively drew new dividing lines there. Iraq and Libya are still trying to clear up the consequences of the Americans and their satellites’ reckless behaviour.
#China
• The Americans are taking inciting actions in the Taiwan Strait and supplying weapons to Taipei while forging a quasi-political dialogue with the local authorities.
• It is clear to us that this policy pursued by Washington in violation of its obligations to Beijing on Taiwan is part of their strategy to step up military and political pressure on the PRC and eventually undermine regional security at the eastern end of the Eurasian continent.
• Russia reaffirms its adherence to the #OneChina principle, recognises that Taiwan is an inalienable part of the People’s Republic of China, opposes any form of “Taiwan independence,” and firmly supports China’s measures to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity and achieve national reunification.
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Wishing you a joyful Orthodox Christmas! May this holy season bring warmth, love, and happiness to your heart. 🌟🎄
С Рождеством Христовым! Пусть этот святой праздник принесет в ваш дом тепло, любовь и радость. 🌟🎄
С Рождеством Христовым! Пусть этот святой праздник принесет в ваш дом тепло, любовь и радость. 🌟🎄
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☦️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin congratulated all Orthodox Christians and all Russians celebrating Christmas.
The message reads, in part:
✉️ “This bright, much-awaited holiday is dear to millions of people all over the world. It gives believers joy and hope and inspires good thoughts, deeds and actions. During the Christmas season we clearly feel with all our heart how important for us are parental, family traditions that are being handed down from generation to generation.
I should say that the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations in Russia play a tremendous creative role in uniting the people and in preserving our historical memory and unique cultural and spiritual heritage. Religious organisations make a meaningful contribution to strengthening the institution of the family, to educating young people and to affirming in society such intransient moral ideals and values as caring for one's neighbour, mercy and compassion, and support for those in need of help and attention. This multifaceted and much needed work deserves most profound recognition.
I wish Orthodox Christians and all Russian citizens celebrating Christmas good health and wellbeing.”
The message reads, in part:
✉️ “This bright, much-awaited holiday is dear to millions of people all over the world. It gives believers joy and hope and inspires good thoughts, deeds and actions. During the Christmas season we clearly feel with all our heart how important for us are parental, family traditions that are being handed down from generation to generation.
I should say that the Russian Orthodox Church and other Christian denominations in Russia play a tremendous creative role in uniting the people and in preserving our historical memory and unique cultural and spiritual heritage. Religious organisations make a meaningful contribution to strengthening the institution of the family, to educating young people and to affirming in society such intransient moral ideals and values as caring for one's neighbour, mercy and compassion, and support for those in need of help and attention. This multifaceted and much needed work deserves most profound recognition.
I wish Orthodox Christians and all Russian citizens celebrating Christmas good health and wellbeing.”
#Visit_Russia: Kolomna is a charming historic town near Moscow, known for its well-preserved Kremlin, stunning cathedrals, and unique architectural gems like the Church of St. Nicholas. A walk through its ancient streets feels like a journey back in time, offering breathtaking views and rich cultural heritage.
🇷🇺 The Russian Federation welcomes the accession of the Republic of Indonesia to #BRICS as a full-fledged participant from January 1, 2025.
The candidacy of Indonesia was submitted and approved in advance during the first phase of BRICS’ expansion at the Summit in Johannesburg, the Republic of South Africa, in 2023. However, in the context of the 2024 presidential elections, Indonesian partners decided to postpone Jakarta’s official request pending the inauguration of the new head of state and the appointment of the government.
During Russia’s BRICS chairship in 2024, the Republic of Indonesia submitted an official request for joining BRICS. The document was examined in accordance with the guiding principles, standards, criteria and procedures for BRICS membership expansion. All BRICS states agreed, by consensus, to support the Indonesian bid.
🇮🇩 #Indonesia, the largest economy and most populous nation in Southeast Asia, shares BRICS values, advocates multilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, openness, pragmatism, solidarity and consensus.
Indonesia’s accession to BRICS will help enhance the group’s authority and prestige still further and will also facilitate the consistent consolidation of the Global South and East for forging a more equitable and well-balanced multipolar world order.
The candidacy of Indonesia was submitted and approved in advance during the first phase of BRICS’ expansion at the Summit in Johannesburg, the Republic of South Africa, in 2023. However, in the context of the 2024 presidential elections, Indonesian partners decided to postpone Jakarta’s official request pending the inauguration of the new head of state and the appointment of the government.
During Russia’s BRICS chairship in 2024, the Republic of Indonesia submitted an official request for joining BRICS. The document was examined in accordance with the guiding principles, standards, criteria and procedures for BRICS membership expansion. All BRICS states agreed, by consensus, to support the Indonesian bid.
🇮🇩 #Indonesia, the largest economy and most populous nation in Southeast Asia, shares BRICS values, advocates multilateral cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, openness, pragmatism, solidarity and consensus.
Indonesia’s accession to BRICS will help enhance the group’s authority and prestige still further and will also facilitate the consistent consolidation of the Global South and East for forging a more equitable and well-balanced multipolar world order.
❗️ Statement by the Foreign Ministry regarding the latest US Sanctions against the Russian Federation
The decision by the current US administration to impose new restrictive measures against Russia’s energy sector as a whole, as well as against several major companies, including personal sanctions targeting their leadership and officials from the Russian Ministry of Energy, represents an attempt to inflict damage on the Russian economy at any cost, even at the risk of destabilising global markets. This move comes in the waning days of President Joe Biden’s lacklustre tenure in office.
Against the backdrop of Washington’s failed bid to achieve a “strategic defeat” over Moscow, and despite unprecedented external pressure through sanctions aimed at undermining the Russian economy, our country has not only withstood these efforts but continues to develop. The outgoing administration’s attempts to further tighten restrictions appear to be aimed at creating maximum obstacles for bilateral economic relations, including those involving US businesses, or making such cooperation entirely impossible.
In the process, the interests of both the United States’ European allies – who are being forced to switch to more expensive and less reliable American supplies – and its own citizens are being sacrificed. This is particularly evident as the population suffers from the aftermath of massive wildfires in California. Public opinion on rising fuel prices, which mattered before the November presidential election (when Russian petroleum products were quietly purchased through intermediaries), can now be ignored. As a result, the incoming president, who cannot revoke these sanctions without congressional approval, will inherit a scorched earth policy – both figuratively and literally.
☝️ Naturally, Washington’s hostile actions will not go unanswered and will be taken into account as we shape our foreign economic strategy.
Major domestic projects for oil and gas extraction, import substitution, oilfield services, and the construction of nuclear power plants in third countries will continue to move forward. Despite the convulsions in the White House and the manoeuvres of the Russophobic lobby in the West, seeking to drag the global energy sector into the US-initiated hybrid war against Russia, our country remains, and will continue to be, a key and reliable player in the global fuel market.
The decision by the current US administration to impose new restrictive measures against Russia’s energy sector as a whole, as well as against several major companies, including personal sanctions targeting their leadership and officials from the Russian Ministry of Energy, represents an attempt to inflict damage on the Russian economy at any cost, even at the risk of destabilising global markets. This move comes in the waning days of President Joe Biden’s lacklustre tenure in office.
Against the backdrop of Washington’s failed bid to achieve a “strategic defeat” over Moscow, and despite unprecedented external pressure through sanctions aimed at undermining the Russian economy, our country has not only withstood these efforts but continues to develop. The outgoing administration’s attempts to further tighten restrictions appear to be aimed at creating maximum obstacles for bilateral economic relations, including those involving US businesses, or making such cooperation entirely impossible.
In the process, the interests of both the United States’ European allies – who are being forced to switch to more expensive and less reliable American supplies – and its own citizens are being sacrificed. This is particularly evident as the population suffers from the aftermath of massive wildfires in California. Public opinion on rising fuel prices, which mattered before the November presidential election (when Russian petroleum products were quietly purchased through intermediaries), can now be ignored. As a result, the incoming president, who cannot revoke these sanctions without congressional approval, will inherit a scorched earth policy – both figuratively and literally.
☝️ Naturally, Washington’s hostile actions will not go unanswered and will be taken into account as we shape our foreign economic strategy.
Major domestic projects for oil and gas extraction, import substitution, oilfield services, and the construction of nuclear power plants in third countries will continue to move forward. Despite the convulsions in the White House and the manoeuvres of the Russophobic lobby in the West, seeking to drag the global energy sector into the US-initiated hybrid war against Russia, our country remains, and will continue to be, a key and reliable player in the global fuel market.
📄 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation has compiled and issued a Report 'On Violations of the Rights of Russian Citizens and Fellow Citizens in Foreign Countries'
☝️ We note with regret that the problem of violation of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad still has no signs of any improvement so far and, moreover, the negative trends continue due to the efforts of the collective West. <...>
All such violations of the rights of Russians, such as denial of a wide range of services (educational, medical, banking, etc.), the introduction of measures against Russian business and seizure of property of Russian citizens, suspension of Russians from sports and culture events, hypocritically forcing them to public repentance and condemnation of the actions of Russian authorities (here one should also point out double standards applied by international sports organizations against Russians and representatives of some other countries in similar situations).
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☝️ We note with regret that the problem of violation of the rights of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad still has no signs of any improvement so far and, moreover, the negative trends continue due to the efforts of the collective West. <...>
All such violations of the rights of Russians, such as denial of a wide range of services (educational, medical, banking, etc.), the introduction of measures against Russian business and seizure of property of Russian citizens, suspension of Russians from sports and culture events, hypocritically forcing them to public repentance and condemnation of the actions of Russian authorities (here one should also point out double standards applied by international sports organizations against Russians and representatives of some other countries in similar situations).
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Elisey Mysin: Prelude to Greatness – A Piano Prodigy’s Singapore Debut 🎹
Join us for an evening of breathtaking music with Elisey Mysin, a 13-year-old piano prodigy from Russia whose extraordinary talent has garnered international recognition and critical acclaim.
📅 Sunday, 23 February 2025
🕖 4:30 PM
📍 Victoria Concert Hall
Elisey has triumphed in numerous prestigious piano competitions, including the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, the Nashville Chopin Piano Competition, the International Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, and and the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition.
Elisey has also performed at renowned venues such as the Bolshoi Theatre and collaborated with legendary musicians, including Denis Matsuev.
For his Singapore debut, Elisey will present an exquisite program that spans the brilliance of Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, and Prokofiev.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/elisey0225
Join us for an evening of breathtaking music with Elisey Mysin, a 13-year-old piano prodigy from Russia whose extraordinary talent has garnered international recognition and critical acclaim.
📅 Sunday, 23 February 2025
🕖 4:30 PM
📍 Victoria Concert Hall
Elisey has triumphed in numerous prestigious piano competitions, including the Cleveland International Piano Competition for Young Artists, the Nashville Chopin Piano Competition, the International Schumann Competition in Düsseldorf, and and the Zhuhai International Mozart Competition.
Elisey has also performed at renowned venues such as the Bolshoi Theatre and collaborated with legendary musicians, including Denis Matsuev.
For his Singapore debut, Elisey will present an exquisite program that spans the brilliance of Mozart, Schumann, Chopin, and Prokofiev.
🎟 Tickets: https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/elisey0225
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Embassy comment
We have noted the renewed activity of Jonathan Eyal, a correspondent for the Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times, who published an article on January 15 titled “Will Trump end the war in Ukraine in 100 days?”.
We will leave the author’s speculation on this matter to his own discretion; however, it is evident that he is not a proponent of a swift resolution to the situation in Ukraine.
To clarify the journalist’s reflections, we recommend him to take a closer and more detailed look at the statement and answers to media questions on the Russia’s diplomacy outcomes 2024 by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on January 14, 2025, with a particular focus to the following points from his remarks:
(unofficial translation)
“When Donald Trump, upon assuming the presidency, fully formulates his position on Ukrainian matters, we will study it. Everything being said now is part of the preparations for his inauguration and the start of serious business. As Trump himself stated, this is all preparation for ‘moving into the office.’ He understands that the Oval Office must first be ‘occupied.’..
…The mere fact that people have started mentioning the ‘on-the-ground realities’ more frequently is probably a welcome development. Mr. Michael Waltz, who I understand will be National Security Advisor, and President Trump himself, in his extensive interview, referred to the root causes of the conflict. This includes how the Kiev regime was drawn into NATO, contrary to agreements reached within the framework of Soviet-American and later Russian-American relations, as well as within the OSCE. These agreements, adopted at the highest level, including by President Obama in 2010, explicitly stated that no country or organization within the OSCE area would seek to dominate or enhance its security at the expense of others. NATO did exactly what it had promised not to do. Donald Trump pointed this out.
For the first time, we have heard an honest acknowledgment from an American, or indeed any Western leader, that NATO lied when signing numerous agreements with our country and within the OSCE framework. These agreements were used merely as a facade, a ‘piece of paper,’ while NATO moved closer to our borders, violating agreements on the terms under which East Germany became part of the Federal Republic. NATO advanced its military infrastructure to our borders, planning the creation of military bases, including naval bases in Crimea and the Sea of Azov. All of this is well-known…
…We will wait for concrete initiatives. President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated his readiness to meet. However, no proposals have yet been made. President Trump later said that Putin wants to meet. I believe meetings are necessary, but first, ‘moving into the office’ is essential.”
We have noted the renewed activity of Jonathan Eyal, a correspondent for the Singaporean newspaper The Straits Times, who published an article on January 15 titled “Will Trump end the war in Ukraine in 100 days?”.
We will leave the author’s speculation on this matter to his own discretion; however, it is evident that he is not a proponent of a swift resolution to the situation in Ukraine.
To clarify the journalist’s reflections, we recommend him to take a closer and more detailed look at the statement and answers to media questions on the Russia’s diplomacy outcomes 2024 by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on January 14, 2025, with a particular focus to the following points from his remarks:
(unofficial translation)
“When Donald Trump, upon assuming the presidency, fully formulates his position on Ukrainian matters, we will study it. Everything being said now is part of the preparations for his inauguration and the start of serious business. As Trump himself stated, this is all preparation for ‘moving into the office.’ He understands that the Oval Office must first be ‘occupied.’..
…The mere fact that people have started mentioning the ‘on-the-ground realities’ more frequently is probably a welcome development. Mr. Michael Waltz, who I understand will be National Security Advisor, and President Trump himself, in his extensive interview, referred to the root causes of the conflict. This includes how the Kiev regime was drawn into NATO, contrary to agreements reached within the framework of Soviet-American and later Russian-American relations, as well as within the OSCE. These agreements, adopted at the highest level, including by President Obama in 2010, explicitly stated that no country or organization within the OSCE area would seek to dominate or enhance its security at the expense of others. NATO did exactly what it had promised not to do. Donald Trump pointed this out.
For the first time, we have heard an honest acknowledgment from an American, or indeed any Western leader, that NATO lied when signing numerous agreements with our country and within the OSCE framework. These agreements were used merely as a facade, a ‘piece of paper,’ while NATO moved closer to our borders, violating agreements on the terms under which East Germany became part of the Federal Republic. NATO advanced its military infrastructure to our borders, planning the creation of military bases, including naval bases in Crimea and the Sea of Azov. All of this is well-known…
…We will wait for concrete initiatives. President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly stated his readiness to meet. However, no proposals have yet been made. President Trump later said that Putin wants to meet. I believe meetings are necessary, but first, ‘moving into the office’ is essential.”