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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.”
#Outcomes2024
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a news conference on the outcomes of Russian diplomacy in 2024 (January 14, 2025)
💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: We are living in a historical era of confrontation between those who uphold the fundamental principles of international law <...> which have been formulated, set out and put forth in the most important international document – the UN Charter – and those who are not satisfied with that document, who decided <...> that they could not live in accordance with the wishes of the “political West”, <...> those who oppose multipolarity.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has repeatedly explained the true root causes of the special military operation in Ukraine. We had to begin to repel an attack, a war waged against us by the collective West with the main goal of suppressing competition when Russia re-emerged as its strong rival on the international arena.
Their main goal was to weaken our country geopolitically, creating direct military threats to us right on our borders, on Russia’s native territories, <...> in an attempt to slash our strategic potential and devalue it as much as possible.
The second reason also has to do with the history of the region, only it was more about the people who have lived on that land for centuries. <...> These people were labelled ‘terrorists’ by the current Ukrainian regime, which came to power through a coup d'etat. And when they refused to accept it, that regime launched an all-out offensive against all things Russian. <...>
There has been a revival in efforts to oppose the Western diktat, with emerging economies and new centres of financial power in China, India, ASEAN, the Arab world, and CELAC. This group also includes a resurgent Russia together with its allies from the EAEU, the CIS, and CSTO. This also includes the SCO and #BRICS.
The United States does not want to have any competitors anywhere, starting with the energy sector. <...> The United States and its allies have placed sanctions policies at the core of what they do on the international stage, including regarding Russia. This demonstrates their refusal to engage in fair economic competition and their commitment to using unfair, aggressive practices for suppressing their opponents.
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#CollectiveWest
The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity, and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude towards the rest of the world. It is yet another brazen assertion that when we speak of “democracy,” it signifies merely one thing – “we do as we please.” <...> It is sheer hypocrisy, dictatorial behaviour, disrespect for the populace.
#UN
UN Security Council reform is needed. Not all countries that bear special responsibility in the global economy, finance, politics, and military affairs are represented in the UN Security Council. It has been pointed out repeatedly that countries such as India and Brazil have long earned permanent Security Council membership on all counts, as has Africa.
#RussiaChina
Russia-China partnership is among the key factors stabilising modern international life and the ongoing processes that are used, among other things, to escalate confrontation and hostility in international affairs, which is what our neighbours from NATO engage in under US guidance.
#USA #Ukraine
As soon as Donald Trump assumes the presidency and articulates his final stance on Ukrainian matters, we will examine it. <...> The increasing reference to the realities “on the ground” is a development likely to be welcomed.
#RussiaSerbia
Our relations with Serbia are grounded solely in the interests of the Serbian and Russian peoples, as well as our respective states. Our interests align on the vast majority of issues. These relations are rich with specific agreements and projects, including those in the energy sector, approved by our heads of state, governments, and companies.
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a news conference on the outcomes of Russian diplomacy in 2024 (January 14, 2025)
💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: We are living in a historical era of confrontation between those who uphold the fundamental principles of international law <...> which have been formulated, set out and put forth in the most important international document – the UN Charter – and those who are not satisfied with that document, who decided <...> that they could not live in accordance with the wishes of the “political West”, <...> those who oppose multipolarity.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has repeatedly explained the true root causes of the special military operation in Ukraine. We had to begin to repel an attack, a war waged against us by the collective West with the main goal of suppressing competition when Russia re-emerged as its strong rival on the international arena.
Their main goal was to weaken our country geopolitically, creating direct military threats to us right on our borders, on Russia’s native territories, <...> in an attempt to slash our strategic potential and devalue it as much as possible.
The second reason also has to do with the history of the region, only it was more about the people who have lived on that land for centuries. <...> These people were labelled ‘terrorists’ by the current Ukrainian regime, which came to power through a coup d'etat. And when they refused to accept it, that regime launched an all-out offensive against all things Russian. <...>
There has been a revival in efforts to oppose the Western diktat, with emerging economies and new centres of financial power in China, India, ASEAN, the Arab world, and CELAC. This group also includes a resurgent Russia together with its allies from the EAEU, the CIS, and CSTO. This also includes the SCO and #BRICS.
The United States does not want to have any competitors anywhere, starting with the energy sector. <...> The United States and its allies have placed sanctions policies at the core of what they do on the international stage, including regarding Russia. This demonstrates their refusal to engage in fair economic competition and their commitment to using unfair, aggressive practices for suppressing their opponents.
***
#CollectiveWest
The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity, and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude towards the rest of the world. It is yet another brazen assertion that when we speak of “democracy,” it signifies merely one thing – “we do as we please.” <...> It is sheer hypocrisy, dictatorial behaviour, disrespect for the populace.
#UN
UN Security Council reform is needed. Not all countries that bear special responsibility in the global economy, finance, politics, and military affairs are represented in the UN Security Council. It has been pointed out repeatedly that countries such as India and Brazil have long earned permanent Security Council membership on all counts, as has Africa.
#RussiaChina
Russia-China partnership is among the key factors stabilising modern international life and the ongoing processes that are used, among other things, to escalate confrontation and hostility in international affairs, which is what our neighbours from NATO engage in under US guidance.
#USA #Ukraine
As soon as Donald Trump assumes the presidency and articulates his final stance on Ukrainian matters, we will examine it. <...> The increasing reference to the realities “on the ground” is a development likely to be welcomed.
#RussiaSerbia
Our relations with Serbia are grounded solely in the interests of the Serbian and Russian peoples, as well as our respective states. Our interests align on the vast majority of issues. These relations are rich with specific agreements and projects, including those in the energy sector, approved by our heads of state, governments, and companies.
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Visit of Russian Students to the Embassy of Russia in Singapore
On 16 January 2025, students from MGIMO Gorchakov Lyceum and Gazprom School visited the Embassy of Russia in Singapore.
During the visit, the students had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the diplomatic mission and have an open dialogue with the Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy, Mr Denis M. Temnikov, and the Head of the Russian House in Singapore, Mr Alexander S. Soloviev.
In an engaging discussion, Mr Temnikov provided an insight into the current state of Russia-Singapore relations and shared his personal experience of pursuing a diplomatic career. Mr Soloviev presented the Russian House's key initiatives in the region and conducted a tour of the Embassy premises.
This visit was an important educational initiative that enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of diplomatic institutions, broaden their knowledge of international relations and foster their interest in the culture and history of Singapore.
On 16 January 2025, students from MGIMO Gorchakov Lyceum and Gazprom School visited the Embassy of Russia in Singapore.
During the visit, the students had the opportunity to meet with representatives of the diplomatic mission and have an open dialogue with the Minister-Counsellor of the Embassy, Mr Denis M. Temnikov, and the Head of the Russian House in Singapore, Mr Alexander S. Soloviev.
In an engaging discussion, Mr Temnikov provided an insight into the current state of Russia-Singapore relations and shared his personal experience of pursuing a diplomatic career. Mr Soloviev presented the Russian House's key initiatives in the region and conducted a tour of the Embassy premises.
This visit was an important educational initiative that enabled students to gain a deeper understanding of the workings of diplomatic institutions, broaden their knowledge of international relations and foster their interest in the culture and history of Singapore.
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🗓 On January 20, Crimea celebrates Republic Day. The holiday commemorates the referendum of 1991, when the absolute majority of Crimean residents voted to re-establish the Crimean Autonomous Republic.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
👉 Crimea in history of Russia
Interesting facts:
🔸 Crimea has had a close connection with Russia for centuries. As far as in 988–989, Grand Prince Vladimir Svyatoslavich converted to Christianity in the then Tauric Chersonese. Centuries later, on April 19, 1783, Empress Catherine the Great signed a manifesto on the accession of Crimea to the Russian Empire.
🔸 The Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic (CASSR) was originally established as part of the RSFSR in 1921. In 1945 it became the Crimean Region. In 1954, Crimea was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR; First Secretary of the CPSU’s Crimean Regional Committee, Pavel Titov, opposed the move and was relieved of his post.
🔸 The sovereignty referendum, which was held on January 20, 1991 to decide on re-establishing the CASSR, was the first plebiscite in the Soviet Union’s history. Voters were asked whether they supported re-establishing the CASSR as an entity of the USSR and a participant in the Union Treaty. A total of 93% of residents voted for autonomy. In the same year, a law was passed to re-establish the CASSR.
🔸 The 1991 Crimean referendum was the first attempt to determine the future of Crimea based on the will of its residents. To a large extent, this plebiscite served as the starting point for the peninsula’s reunification with Russia in 2014.
🔸 Republic Day was established in 2009. In 2014, after Crimea’s reunification with Russia, the holiday was included in the regional law on holidays.
🔸 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the top officials from Crimea and Sevastopol signed the Treaty on the Accession of the Republic of Crimea to Russia in full accordance with the results of the referendum held on March 16, 2014, where 96% of Crimean voted FOR the peninsula’s reunification with Russia.
Ever since #CrimeaIsRussia once again and forever will be henceforth.
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#CrimeaIsRussia
🗓 Russia & Crimea have gone hand in hand throughout history dating all the way back to the second half of the X century, when the peninsula’s eastern part was included in the Ancient Rus' Principality of Tmutarakan.
☦️ The Rus' reinforced…
🗓 Russia & Crimea have gone hand in hand throughout history dating all the way back to the second half of the X century, when the peninsula’s eastern part was included in the Ancient Rus' Principality of Tmutarakan.
☦️ The Rus' reinforced…
🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held, via videoconference, a briefing session with permanent members of the Russian Federation Security Council (January 20, 2025)
🇷🇺🇺🇸 We observe that the newly elected President of the United States and his team have expressed a desire to re-establish direct contact with Russia, which the outgoing Administration had severed, through no fault of our own. Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the President-elect of the United States of America on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any American administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful foundation, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
❗️ We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration regarding the Ukrainian conflict.
The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively. Concerning the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should be not a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 We observe that the newly elected President of the United States and his team have expressed a desire to re-establish direct contact with Russia, which the outgoing Administration had severed, through no fault of our own. Furthermore, we note his remarks on the necessity of doing everything possible to avert a third world war. Naturally, we welcome this stance and extend our congratulations to the President-elect of the United States of America on his inauguration.
I wish to emphasise that we have never declined dialogue and have always been prepared to sustain amicable and cooperative relations with any American administration, as I have reiterated on numerous occasions. We operate under the premise that the dialogue will be established on an equal and mutually respectful foundation, acknowledging the significant roles our nations play on several vital global issues, including the enhancement of strategic stability and security.
❗️ We are also open to dialogue with the new US Administration regarding the Ukrainian conflict.
The primary focus here should be addressing the root causes of the crisis, which we have discussed extensively. Concerning the resolution of the situation itself, I would like to reiterate that its objective should be not a temporary ceasefire or a pause to regroup forces and rearm for the eventual continuation of the conflict, but rather a lasting peace founded on respect for the legitimate interests of all individuals and peoples residing in this region.
Nonetheless, we will steadfastly advocate for the interests of Russia and the Russian people. This, in essence, is the purpose and meaning of the special military operation.
On January 25, Moscow State University Celebrates 270th Anniversary! It’s one of the most famous and oldest universities in Russia. It was founded in 1755, by Empress Elizabeth.
This date also marks the celebration of the Day of Russian Students, or Tatyana's Day, intertwined with the university's anniversary festivities. According to tradition, Tatyana, the patron saint of Russian students, is celebrated enthusiastically throughout the university, with events allowing current students to connect with their rich heritage.
This date also marks the celebration of the Day of Russian Students, or Tatyana's Day, intertwined with the university's anniversary festivities. According to tradition, Tatyana, the patron saint of Russian students, is celebrated enthusiastically throughout the university, with events allowing current students to connect with their rich heritage.
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🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's answers to questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin (January 24, 2025, Moscow)
❓Question: Mr President, newly inaugurated President Trump has made multiple statements about a possible meeting with you and prospects for a Ukrainian settlement. I would like to know what you think about this
💬 President Putin: Indeed, the US President has made many statements to this effect.
My first point is that Russia has never turned down contacts with the US administration, and it is not our fault that the previous administration chose not to establish such contacts. I have always had business-like, strictly business-like, but at the same time pragmatic and trust-based, I would say, relationships with the current President of the United States.
<...>
All I can say is that we hear the current President say he is ready to work together. We remain open to that.
Regarding talks about Ukraine, we have consistently made it clear, and I wish to underscore it one more time, we remain open to them. Here, too, certain matters need our particular attention.
For instance, it is well known that back when he was a fairly legitimate head of state, the current leader of the Kiev regime issued an executive order prohibiting talks. How can talks be resumed now that they have been outlawed?
This meeting is taking place in the building of Moscow University. As you may be aware, I am a trained lawyer. I graduated from the law department of St Petersburg University, formerly Leningrad University. I can tell you that if talks begin based on the existing legal framework, they would be, strictly speaking, illegitimate, meaning that the outcomes of such talks could likewise be declared illegitimate.
The current Kiev regime appears quite content to receive hundreds of billions from its benefactors and – excuse me for using this homely phrase – to pig out on this money like there is no tomorrow. However, it shows little haste in acting on the instructions issued by its sponsors – and we know that they have indeed issued such instructions – to rescind the executive order banning talks.
Nonetheless, I am of the opinion that, ultimately, those who provide the funding should compel him to act, and I believe he will have no choice but to comply. Until this executive order is rescinded, it is rather difficult to talk about starting and, more importantly, finishing these talks in a proper way. Preliminary plans may, indeed, be outlined, but engaging in serious talks remains a particularly difficult proposition, especially considering the ban imposed by the Ukrainian side.
Overall, we may have quite a few common points with the current US administration and we could jointly look for solutions to the key issues of today, including strategic stability and the economy, by the way.
<...>
So, indeed, it makes sense for us to meet based on the realities of today, to sit down and discuss without haste the areas that are of interest to the United States and Russia. We are ready to do that. But, again, this, first of all, depends on the decisions and choices of the current US administration.
📄 Read in full: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76153
❓Question: Mr President, newly inaugurated President Trump has made multiple statements about a possible meeting with you and prospects for a Ukrainian settlement. I would like to know what you think about this
💬 President Putin: Indeed, the US President has made many statements to this effect.
My first point is that Russia has never turned down contacts with the US administration, and it is not our fault that the previous administration chose not to establish such contacts. I have always had business-like, strictly business-like, but at the same time pragmatic and trust-based, I would say, relationships with the current President of the United States.
<...>
All I can say is that we hear the current President say he is ready to work together. We remain open to that.
Regarding talks about Ukraine, we have consistently made it clear, and I wish to underscore it one more time, we remain open to them. Here, too, certain matters need our particular attention.
For instance, it is well known that back when he was a fairly legitimate head of state, the current leader of the Kiev regime issued an executive order prohibiting talks. How can talks be resumed now that they have been outlawed?
This meeting is taking place in the building of Moscow University. As you may be aware, I am a trained lawyer. I graduated from the law department of St Petersburg University, formerly Leningrad University. I can tell you that if talks begin based on the existing legal framework, they would be, strictly speaking, illegitimate, meaning that the outcomes of such talks could likewise be declared illegitimate.
The current Kiev regime appears quite content to receive hundreds of billions from its benefactors and – excuse me for using this homely phrase – to pig out on this money like there is no tomorrow. However, it shows little haste in acting on the instructions issued by its sponsors – and we know that they have indeed issued such instructions – to rescind the executive order banning talks.
Nonetheless, I am of the opinion that, ultimately, those who provide the funding should compel him to act, and I believe he will have no choice but to comply. Until this executive order is rescinded, it is rather difficult to talk about starting and, more importantly, finishing these talks in a proper way. Preliminary plans may, indeed, be outlined, but engaging in serious talks remains a particularly difficult proposition, especially considering the ban imposed by the Ukrainian side.
Overall, we may have quite a few common points with the current US administration and we could jointly look for solutions to the key issues of today, including strategic stability and the economy, by the way.
<...>
So, indeed, it makes sense for us to meet based on the realities of today, to sit down and discuss without haste the areas that are of interest to the United States and Russia. We are ready to do that. But, again, this, first of all, depends on the decisions and choices of the current US administration.
📄 Read in full: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76153
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On January 27, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a customary meeting with the ambassadors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (#ASEAN) member states accredited in Moscow.
The attendees engaged in a substantive dialogue regarding the execution of resolutions made by the leaders of our nation and the ASEAN 10 nations concerning the advancement of the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership, alongside the preparation of a new programme document for the medium term. The primary focus was on initiatives to enhance practical collaboration, including the involvement of the ASEAN Moscow Committee. Steps were delineated to diversify cooperation across the domains of economy, energy, science and high technologies, digital transformation, and the expansion of business and youth exchanges.
The attendees engaged in a substantive dialogue regarding the execution of resolutions made by the leaders of our nation and the ASEAN 10 nations concerning the advancement of the Russia-ASEAN strategic partnership, alongside the preparation of a new programme document for the medium term. The primary focus was on initiatives to enhance practical collaboration, including the involvement of the ASEAN Moscow Committee. Steps were delineated to diversify cooperation across the domains of economy, energy, science and high technologies, digital transformation, and the expansion of business and youth exchanges.
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🔷The Eighth Russian Energy Week International Forum will be held on 15–17 October in Moscow. It is a major international platform where discussions focus on the fuel and energy complex, energy efficiency, and international cooperation in the energy sector.
For more information see the official web-page: https://rusenergyweek.com/en/
For more information see the official web-page: https://rusenergyweek.com/en/
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a news conference on the performance of Russian diplomacy in 2024
🌏 Emerging security architecture in Eurasia
Enhancing practical cooperation in Eurasia is a priority for us. This continent serves as the geographical and geopolitical heart of the evolving multipolar international order. Currently, several independent centres of development are gaining strength here, alongside the implementation of successful integration projects. Russian President Putin’s 2015 initiative to establish a Greater Eurasian Partnership focuses on aligning and harmonising these collaborative efforts.
Naturally, the nations of Eurasia are interested in achieving long-term stability in the military-political sphere.
🌏 Emerging security architecture in Eurasia
Enhancing practical cooperation in Eurasia is a priority for us. This continent serves as the geographical and geopolitical heart of the evolving multipolar international order. Currently, several independent centres of development are gaining strength here, alongside the implementation of successful integration projects. Russian President Putin’s 2015 initiative to establish a Greater Eurasian Partnership focuses on aligning and harmonising these collaborative efforts.
Naturally, the nations of Eurasia are interested in achieving long-term stability in the military-political sphere.
Embassy Comment
We have noted the article by Jonathan Eyal “#EU renewed toothless #sanctions against #Russia”, published in The Straits Times on February 1, 2025.
We agree with the author that the unilateral illegitimate sanctions aimed at continuing the hybrid war against Russia and inflicting a strategic defeat on us, are both unsuccessful and futile.
There is no doubt that the objectives of the special military operation (#SMO) on the #denazification and demilitarization of #Ukraine, its neutral and non-nuclear status, as well as ensuring the interests of the Russian people will be achieved.
The “bankrupt” Euro-Atlantic security architecture (#NATO) is being replaced by a new equal and indivisible #EurasianSecurity, which includes all the organizations that have demonstrated their effectiveness – the #EAEU, #SCO, #CSTO, etc.
The concept of #Eurasian security aligns with the accelerating formation of a multipolar world order. A key pillar of this shift is the rapidly growing, non-Western center of influence represented by #BRICS, which continues to attract countries from the #GlobalSouth, including #ASEAN member states, paving the way for a BRICS-ASEAN dialogue.
The consolidation of the countries of the Global South, making a choice in favor of peaceful, sustainable, inclusive, independent development together with Russia, China and other countries, represents a stable and viable trend in contrast to the outdated Western neocolonial “#InSanctionsWeTrust” mentality.
We have noted the article by Jonathan Eyal “#EU renewed toothless #sanctions against #Russia”, published in The Straits Times on February 1, 2025.
We agree with the author that the unilateral illegitimate sanctions aimed at continuing the hybrid war against Russia and inflicting a strategic defeat on us, are both unsuccessful and futile.
There is no doubt that the objectives of the special military operation (#SMO) on the #denazification and demilitarization of #Ukraine, its neutral and non-nuclear status, as well as ensuring the interests of the Russian people will be achieved.
The “bankrupt” Euro-Atlantic security architecture (#NATO) is being replaced by a new equal and indivisible #EurasianSecurity, which includes all the organizations that have demonstrated their effectiveness – the #EAEU, #SCO, #CSTO, etc.
The concept of #Eurasian security aligns with the accelerating formation of a multipolar world order. A key pillar of this shift is the rapidly growing, non-Western center of influence represented by #BRICS, which continues to attract countries from the #GlobalSouth, including #ASEAN member states, paving the way for a BRICS-ASEAN dialogue.
The consolidation of the countries of the Global South, making a choice in favor of peaceful, sustainable, inclusive, independent development together with Russia, China and other countries, represents a stable and viable trend in contrast to the outdated Western neocolonial “#InSanctionsWeTrust” mentality.
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#KievRegimeCrimes
On January 18, Russian military discovered bodies of locals tortured and killed by Ukrainian Nazis in the basements of rural houses in the liberated village of Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region.
During the MFA Spokeswoman's weekly briefing on January 31, photos and videos of the crime site obtained from Russian law enforcement officers were presented to the journalists. Their reaction was nothing short of SHOCK.
The evidence clearly show signs of grave crimes committed during the armed conflict: hands tied with tape, traces of torture, hematomas caused by blows, gunshot wounds, bodies of people who died after hours-long torture by criminals, as well as evidence of rape and other violent sexual crimes.
💬 From Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question (January 19, 2025):
Preliminary investigations have established the involvement of several Ukrainian servicemen from the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade in this crime. Among them are serviceman Yevgeny Fabrisenko, along with the commander of the 11th Company of the 4th Battalion with the call sign Kum, and three servicemen with the call signs Motyl (Moth), Provodnik (Guide), and Khudozhnik (Artist).
The Russian Investigative Committee posted a video of the interrogation of detained Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Yevgeny Fabrisenko, who is suspected of killing 22 civilians in Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region, and of raping eight women.
👉 From Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question in connection with updates in the investigation of the atrocities committed by neo-Nazis in Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region:
On January 18, Russian military discovered bodies of locals tortured and killed by Ukrainian Nazis in the basements of rural houses in the liberated village of Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region.
During the MFA Spokeswoman's weekly briefing on January 31, photos and videos of the crime site obtained from Russian law enforcement officers were presented to the journalists. Their reaction was nothing short of SHOCK.
The evidence clearly show signs of grave crimes committed during the armed conflict: hands tied with tape, traces of torture, hematomas caused by blows, gunshot wounds, bodies of people who died after hours-long torture by criminals, as well as evidence of rape and other violent sexual crimes.
💬 From Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question (January 19, 2025):
This is exactly what the countries of the collective West and their politicians, who personally cover and encourage Kiev’s Nazis, expect from the Banderites. They cynically turn a blind eye to their criminal acts, continue to authorise arms supplies to the Kiev regime and block attempts at international investigations of its crimes. In a joint and disciplined manner, they pretend that nothing terrible is happening, although this constitutes a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and the Geneva Conventions.
Preliminary investigations have established the involvement of several Ukrainian servicemen from the 92nd Separate Assault Brigade in this crime. Among them are serviceman Yevgeny Fabrisenko, along with the commander of the 11th Company of the 4th Battalion with the call sign Kum, and three servicemen with the call signs Motyl (Moth), Provodnik (Guide), and Khudozhnik (Artist).
The Russian Investigative Committee posted a video of the interrogation of detained Ukrainian Armed Forces serviceman Yevgeny Fabrisenko, who is suspected of killing 22 civilians in Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region, and of raping eight women.
👉 From Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question in connection with updates in the investigation of the atrocities committed by neo-Nazis in Russkoye Porechnoye, Kursk Region:
We are certain that the real nature of Zelensky's junta was most clearly manifested in Russkoye Porechnoye, whose name has obviously become one of the driving factors for the Russophobic regime in Kiev and its armed gangs: it is against everything Russian that the current post-Maidan authorities are fighting with support of the “collective West.”
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Поздравление Посла России в Сингапуре Н.Р.Кудашева по случаю Дня дипломатического работника, отмечаемого 10 февраля 🇷🇺
🎙 Интервью Посла России в Сингапуре Н.Р.Кудашева «Православие.Ru» (06.02.2025) – о точках соприкосновения стран и культур, их различиях и общих ценностях, помогающих выстраивать сотрудничество
Основные тезисы:
- Базовые человеческие ценности мира, любви, взаимного уважения и совместного созидания не только не разделяют, а, скорее, объединяют Европу и Азию. Отсюда и особая роль, которую российская дипломатия придает развитию Евразийского видения проблем безопасности, наряду с его прагматической основой в виде Большого Евразийского партнерства.
- Сингапур – это действительно сплав народов, культур, объединенных общими целями развития и процветания. Неслучайно здесь, так же, как и в России, особое значение придается проблематике межнационального и межконфессионального согласия, уважению тех религий, которые представлены на территории острова.
- Российская культура для сингапурцев – это всегда открытие. Им хочется увидеть, какова настоящая Россия, узнать о нашей истории, традициях, современной жизни. Есть те, кто потом решает действительно посетить нашу страну как турист или учиться в отечественных вузах. Такой отклик очень приятен.
- Знание основ русского языка дает возможность глубже и полнее усвоить глубинный смысл русской культуры, выйти за рамки национальных границ, приобщиться к богатству общего культурного наследия народов Евразии. Интерес к русскому языку, России, русской культуре здесь постоянно растет.
- Несомненно, существенную роль в знакомстве с российской культурой играет Сингапурская епархия Русской Православной Церкви, приход в честь Успения Божией Матери. Православие – неотделимая часть культурного кода России, забывать об этом нельзя. Уверен, что в ближайшие годы нам удастся реализовать в Сингапуре проект строительства Российского культурного центра в комплексе с православным храмом.
Основные тезисы:
- Базовые человеческие ценности мира, любви, взаимного уважения и совместного созидания не только не разделяют, а, скорее, объединяют Европу и Азию. Отсюда и особая роль, которую российская дипломатия придает развитию Евразийского видения проблем безопасности, наряду с его прагматической основой в виде Большого Евразийского партнерства.
- Сингапур – это действительно сплав народов, культур, объединенных общими целями развития и процветания. Неслучайно здесь, так же, как и в России, особое значение придается проблематике межнационального и межконфессионального согласия, уважению тех религий, которые представлены на территории острова.
- Российская культура для сингапурцев – это всегда открытие. Им хочется увидеть, какова настоящая Россия, узнать о нашей истории, традициях, современной жизни. Есть те, кто потом решает действительно посетить нашу страну как турист или учиться в отечественных вузах. Такой отклик очень приятен.
- Знание основ русского языка дает возможность глубже и полнее усвоить глубинный смысл русской культуры, выйти за рамки национальных границ, приобщиться к богатству общего культурного наследия народов Евразии. Интерес к русскому языку, России, русской культуре здесь постоянно растет.
- Несомненно, существенную роль в знакомстве с российской культурой играет Сингапурская епархия Русской Православной Церкви, приход в честь Успения Божией Матери. Православие – неотделимая часть культурного кода России, забывать об этом нельзя. Уверен, что в ближайшие годы нам удастся реализовать в Сингапуре проект строительства Российского культурного центра в комплексе с православным храмом.
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Русская культура и Сингапур – точки соприкосновения
Базовые человеческие ценности мира, любви, взаимного уважения и совместного созидания не только не разделяют, а, скорее, объединяют Европу и Азию.
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