On February 10, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Singapore hosted a reception to mark Russia’s Diplomatic Worker’s Day.
The event brought together a distinguished audience, including foreign ambassadors, diplomats, business representatives, and members of the Russian diaspora in Singapore.
H.E. Nikolay Kudashev, Ambassador of Russia to Singapore, opened the evening with a speech, highlighting that this year’s celebration coincides with a significant milestone – the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War.
In his remarks, Ambassador Kudashev noted that the Russian Federation presents to the peoples of Eurasia its vision of continental security that would replace the failed Euro-Atlantic layout and would be grounded on the principle “regional problems require regional solutions”. The economic basis for this understanding of regional stability could be Greater Eurasian Partnership, which organically interfaces the diverse integration formats existing on the continent.
During the reception, a congratulatory address from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov was broadcast.
The evening also featured a rich cultural program, including a musical performance of renowned Russian composers' works, an art exhibition of paintings by young Russian artists on the theme of Russian nature, culture and everyday life, and a screening of the film "Witness", dedicated to the tragic events in Ukraine, which were caused by the rampant neo-Nazism spread in that country.
#DiplomatsDay #DWR2025
The event brought together a distinguished audience, including foreign ambassadors, diplomats, business representatives, and members of the Russian diaspora in Singapore.
H.E. Nikolay Kudashev, Ambassador of Russia to Singapore, opened the evening with a speech, highlighting that this year’s celebration coincides with a significant milestone – the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War.
In his remarks, Ambassador Kudashev noted that the Russian Federation presents to the peoples of Eurasia its vision of continental security that would replace the failed Euro-Atlantic layout and would be grounded on the principle “regional problems require regional solutions”. The economic basis for this understanding of regional stability could be Greater Eurasian Partnership, which organically interfaces the diverse integration formats existing on the continent.
During the reception, a congratulatory address from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov was broadcast.
The evening also featured a rich cultural program, including a musical performance of renowned Russian composers' works, an art exhibition of paintings by young Russian artists on the theme of Russian nature, culture and everyday life, and a screening of the film "Witness", dedicated to the tragic events in Ukraine, which were caused by the rampant neo-Nazism spread in that country.
#DiplomatsDay #DWR2025
10 февраля в Посольстве Российской Федерации в Республике Сингапур состоялся прием по случаю Дня дипломатического работника.
Вечер посетили послы иностранных государств, представители зарубежных дипмиссий и делового сообщества, российские соотечественники.
Посол России в Сингапуре Н.Р. Кудашев, открывая мероприятие, подчеркнул, что в этом году праздник совпадает со знаменательными вехами – 80-летием создания Организации Объединенных Наций и 80-летием окончания Второй мировой и Великой Отечественной войн.
В своем выступлении Посол также отметил, что Российская Федерация предлагает народам Евразии собственное видение общеконтинентальной безопасности, которое пришло бы на смену несостоятельным Евро-Атлантическим конструкциям и строилось бы на принципе «региональным проблемам – региональные решения». Экономической основой такого понимания региональной стабильности могло бы служить Большое Евразийское партнерство, органично сопрягающее бытующие на континенте многообразные интеграционные форматы.
Во время приема транслировалось поздравительное обращение Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лаврова.
В ходе вечера внимаю гостей была предложена насыщенная культурная программа, в том числе исполнение произведений российских композиторов, выставка картин молодых отечественных художников на тематику природы, культуры и быта России, и показ фильма «Свидетель», повествующего о трагических событиях на Украине, к которым привел разгул неонацизма в этой стране.
#ДеньДипломата #ДДР2025
Вечер посетили послы иностранных государств, представители зарубежных дипмиссий и делового сообщества, российские соотечественники.
Посол России в Сингапуре Н.Р. Кудашев, открывая мероприятие, подчеркнул, что в этом году праздник совпадает со знаменательными вехами – 80-летием создания Организации Объединенных Наций и 80-летием окончания Второй мировой и Великой Отечественной войн.
В своем выступлении Посол также отметил, что Российская Федерация предлагает народам Евразии собственное видение общеконтинентальной безопасности, которое пришло бы на смену несостоятельным Евро-Атлантическим конструкциям и строилось бы на принципе «региональным проблемам – региональные решения». Экономической основой такого понимания региональной стабильности могло бы служить Большое Евразийское партнерство, органично сопрягающее бытующие на континенте многообразные интеграционные форматы.
Во время приема транслировалось поздравительное обращение Министра иностранных дел Российской Федерации С.В.Лаврова.
В ходе вечера внимаю гостей была предложена насыщенная культурная программа, в том числе исполнение произведений российских композиторов, выставка картин молодых отечественных художников на тематику природы, культуры и быта России, и показ фильма «Свидетель», повествующего о трагических событиях на Украине, к которым привел разгул неонацизма в этой стране.
#ДеньДипломата #ДДР2025
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"The anti-Russian santions have had no effect, and the Special Military Operation is successfully continuing. SMO has and cannot have any other outcome than the denazification and demilitarisation of Ukraine, and its acquisition of neutral and non-alighed status, taking into account the legitimate rights of the Russian-speaking population and changes on the ground."
Read in full: https://tinyurl.com/9pb34dv8
Read in full: https://tinyurl.com/9pb34dv8
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🎙 Excerpt from Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a solemn event on the occasion of Diplomatic Worker’s Day (Moscow, February 10, 2025)
<…> Forming a broad space of peace and development in Eurasia, which is the world’s largest, resource-rich and rapidly developing continent, should remain our key area of focus. These efforts are facilitated by the objective formation of the Greater Eurasian Partnership through expanding trade and economic ties, carrying out infrastructure projects, and harmonising integration processes, primarily within the #EAEU, the #SCO, #ASEAN and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. <…>
<…> Forming a broad space of peace and development in Eurasia, which is the world’s largest, resource-rich and rapidly developing continent, should remain our key area of focus. These efforts are facilitated by the objective formation of the Greater Eurasian Partnership through expanding trade and economic ties, carrying out infrastructure projects, and harmonising integration processes, primarily within the #EAEU, the #SCO, #ASEAN and China’s Belt and Road Initiative. <…>
🇷🇺🇺🇸📞 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and President of the United States of America Donald Trumphad a telephone conversation.
The Leaders discussed issues related to the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. The US President assured the Russian President of the American side's commitment to fulfill all the agreements reached.
The Leaders also discussed a possible Ukraine settlement. Donald Trump spoke in favour of stopping the hostilities as soon as possible and solving the crisis peacefully. In turn, Vladimir Putin pointed out it was necessary to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and agreed with Donald Trump in that a sustainable settlement could only be reached via peaceful negotiations.
❗️ Additionally, the Russian President expressed support for one of the US President's key arguments, which was that it's time for both countries to work together.
The issues of Middle East settlement, Iran's nuclear programme, and bilateral economic relations between Russia and the United States were also brought up during the conversation.
The Russian President invited the US President to visit Moscow and expressed willingness to receive visiting officials from the United States to discuss topics of mutual interest, including a possible Ukraine settlement.
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to maintain personal contact in the future, involving in particular in-person meetings.
The Leaders discussed issues related to the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. The US President assured the Russian President of the American side's commitment to fulfill all the agreements reached.
The Leaders also discussed a possible Ukraine settlement. Donald Trump spoke in favour of stopping the hostilities as soon as possible and solving the crisis peacefully. In turn, Vladimir Putin pointed out it was necessary to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and agreed with Donald Trump in that a sustainable settlement could only be reached via peaceful negotiations.
❗️ Additionally, the Russian President expressed support for one of the US President's key arguments, which was that it's time for both countries to work together.
The issues of Middle East settlement, Iran's nuclear programme, and bilateral economic relations between Russia and the United States were also brought up during the conversation.
The Russian President invited the US President to visit Moscow and expressed willingness to receive visiting officials from the United States to discuss topics of mutual interest, including a possible Ukraine settlement.
Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump agreed to maintain personal contact in the future, involving in particular in-person meetings.
The Open Dialogue “The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth"
The National Center RUSSIA will hold the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth" from April 28 to 30. Experts and leading economists from the whole world will discuss current issues on the global economic agenda and propose new solutions for the sustainable development of the world economy. Its outcomes will be presented in the format of the Open Report for further work with the received theses.
During the discussions at the Open Dialogue at the National Center RUSSIA, experts will focus on four core tracks to answer the question "What is the basis of new platform for global growth?"
• Investments in human capital.
• Investments in technology.
• Investments in environment.
• Investing in communication.
Anyone interested in participating in forming proposals for discussion at the Open Dialogue. It is necessary to submit the ideas on the topic of ensuring global economic growth in an essay format by March 9, 2025. The essay should be devoted to one of the abovementioned topics. Essays in an electronic editable format (*.doc, *.txt) should be sent to the address dialog@russia.ru.
The authors of the best essays on the above-mentioned topics will be shortlisted and invited to the National Center RUSSIA on April 28-30, 2025, to participate in the in-person stage of the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth". Details on the website russia.ru.
Media contact: pressa@russia.ru
Website of the National Center RUSSIA - https://russia.ru/
https://t.me/gowithRussia
https://vk.com/gowithrussia
https://ok.ru/gowithrussia
The National Center RUSSIA will hold the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth" from April 28 to 30. Experts and leading economists from the whole world will discuss current issues on the global economic agenda and propose new solutions for the sustainable development of the world economy. Its outcomes will be presented in the format of the Open Report for further work with the received theses.
During the discussions at the Open Dialogue at the National Center RUSSIA, experts will focus on four core tracks to answer the question "What is the basis of new platform for global growth?"
• Investments in human capital.
• Investments in technology.
• Investments in environment.
• Investing in communication.
Anyone interested in participating in forming proposals for discussion at the Open Dialogue. It is necessary to submit the ideas on the topic of ensuring global economic growth in an essay format by March 9, 2025. The essay should be devoted to one of the abovementioned topics. Essays in an electronic editable format (*.doc, *.txt) should be sent to the address dialog@russia.ru.
The authors of the best essays on the above-mentioned topics will be shortlisted and invited to the National Center RUSSIA on April 28-30, 2025, to participate in the in-person stage of the Open Dialogue "The Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth". Details on the website russia.ru.
Media contact: pressa@russia.ru
Website of the National Center RUSSIA - https://russia.ru/
https://t.me/gowithRussia
https://vk.com/gowithrussia
https://ok.ru/gowithrussia
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Embassy comment
We have read another set of speculations by Jonathan Eyal under the title ‘Europe's worst nightmare closer to reality after Trump's call with Putin’, published in The Straits Times on February 14, 2025. We see nothing in them but confusion at the prospect of restarting US-Russian dialogue formats.
The author's fears, which, incidentally, he is trying to instill in his readers, were best answered by Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, at a joint press conference with Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, on 13 February 2025.
The Minister said literally the following:
“From the way the world froze after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, it is clear that the West has been taking for granted everything that is happening in Ukraine, what Vladimir Zelensky’s Nazi regime is doing. “So, this is the way you deal with Russia.” That is probably why many in the West, starting with the European Union leaders, were stunned by a normal, basic conversation between two well-mannered, polite people who do not put their differences aside. They have their disagreements, but they realise that politics is about sitting down and talking, and finding common ground.
Regrettably, the reaction in the West shows that there are practically no such people left there. Two well-mannered men have just shown the world how politics should be done. I just hope that this will make those who have forgotten how it is done come to their senses, and re-read their history books as well as political science books.”
We don't think there's a better answer.
We have read another set of speculations by Jonathan Eyal under the title ‘Europe's worst nightmare closer to reality after Trump's call with Putin’, published in The Straits Times on February 14, 2025. We see nothing in them but confusion at the prospect of restarting US-Russian dialogue formats.
The author's fears, which, incidentally, he is trying to instill in his readers, were best answered by Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, at a joint press conference with Sirojiddin Mukhriddin, Foreign Minister of Tajikistan, on 13 February 2025.
The Minister said literally the following:
“From the way the world froze after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin spoke by telephone, it is clear that the West has been taking for granted everything that is happening in Ukraine, what Vladimir Zelensky’s Nazi regime is doing. “So, this is the way you deal with Russia.” That is probably why many in the West, starting with the European Union leaders, were stunned by a normal, basic conversation between two well-mannered, polite people who do not put their differences aside. They have their disagreements, but they realise that politics is about sitting down and talking, and finding common ground.
Regrettably, the reaction in the West shows that there are practically no such people left there. Two well-mannered men have just shown the world how politics should be done. I just hope that this will make those who have forgotten how it is done come to their senses, and re-read their history books as well as political science books.”
We don't think there's a better answer.
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🏅 On February 14, 1943, the Red Army liberated the city of Rostov-on-Don from the Nazi invaders.
#RostovOnDon was occupied twice during the Great Patriotic War. The Nazis took the city in November 1941, and later it was under the enemy occupation again from July 22, 1942 to February 14, 1943. The Germans were determined to hold the city at any costs as it was an important transport hub in the region and a huge administrative centre opening the way for the Nazis to the Caucasus.
🌟 In February 1943, the Red Army carried out the Rostov offensive operation to liberate the city, defeat the enemy’s army group on the Don River and thus block the Wehrmacht units’ redeployment to #Donbass.
The Soviet 28th Army under the command of Lieutenant General Vasily Gerasimenko reached the outskirts of Rostov-on-Don following a 600-kilometre march across snow-covered southern steppes.
Four Nazi divisions were concentrated in Rostov-on-Don. The enemy had built there strong defence lines with robust fortifications and numerous machine-gun and artillery firing points.
The Red Army offensive was also complicated by the terrain: the right bank of the Don River, where the city is located, was much higher than the left bank, from which the Soviet forces were launching their attack. The penetration of the enemy defences in the city seemed impossible.
⚔️ In the early hours of February 8, 1943, the Southern Front forces led by Colonel-General Rodion Malinovsky launched the operation to liberate Rostov-on-Don. The Nazi-occupied city saw brutal, fierce fighting that lasted for six days. On February 14, 1943, the Red Army broke through the enemy’s defences and entered the city from Bataysk. The German garrison was encircled and forced to surrender.
Rostov-on-Don’s pre-war population of more than 1.5 million people was effectively decimated by #WWII and the German occupation, dwindling to 150'000. The Nazis also destroyed there the local industries, looted and captured its cultural heritage.
Thanks to the heroism and unrivalled morale of the Red Army soldiers, Rostov-on-Don was finally liberated after 205 days of occupation. During the Rostov offensive, the Soviet forces not only liberated the Rostov Region, but also took a bridgehead near the Mius River to use it in a further offensive in the direction of Donbass.
#OurVictory #WeRemember
#RostovOnDon was occupied twice during the Great Patriotic War. The Nazis took the city in November 1941, and later it was under the enemy occupation again from July 22, 1942 to February 14, 1943. The Germans were determined to hold the city at any costs as it was an important transport hub in the region and a huge administrative centre opening the way for the Nazis to the Caucasus.
The Soviet 28th Army under the command of Lieutenant General Vasily Gerasimenko reached the outskirts of Rostov-on-Don following a 600-kilometre march across snow-covered southern steppes.
Four Nazi divisions were concentrated in Rostov-on-Don. The enemy had built there strong defence lines with robust fortifications and numerous machine-gun and artillery firing points.
The Red Army offensive was also complicated by the terrain: the right bank of the Don River, where the city is located, was much higher than the left bank, from which the Soviet forces were launching their attack. The penetration of the enemy defences in the city seemed impossible.
⚔️ In the early hours of February 8, 1943, the Southern Front forces led by Colonel-General Rodion Malinovsky launched the operation to liberate Rostov-on-Don. The Nazi-occupied city saw brutal, fierce fighting that lasted for six days. On February 14, 1943, the Red Army broke through the enemy’s defences and entered the city from Bataysk. The German garrison was encircled and forced to surrender.
Rostov-on-Don’s pre-war population of more than 1.5 million people was effectively decimated by #WWII and the German occupation, dwindling to 150'000. The Nazis also destroyed there the local industries, looted and captured its cultural heritage.
Thanks to the heroism and unrivalled morale of the Red Army soldiers, Rostov-on-Don was finally liberated after 205 days of occupation. During the Rostov offensive, the Soviet forces not only liberated the Rostov Region, but also took a bridgehead near the Mius River to use it in a further offensive in the direction of Donbass.
#OurVictory #WeRemember
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⚡️ On Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
🇷🇺🇺🇸📞 On February 15, at the initiative of the American Side, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Building on the February 12 telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to maintain an open channel of communication to address longstanding issues in Russian-American relations. Their goal is to remove unilateral barriers inherited from the previous US administration that have hindered mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation.
Both Sides expressed a shared commitment to engaging on key international issues, including the Ukraine settlement, developments in Palestine and the broader Middle East, as well as other regional matters.
The conversation also covered ways to swiftly reverse the restrictions on Russian diplomatic missions in the United States, which were introduced by the Obama administration in 2016 and led to reciprocal measures. It was agreed that expert-level meetings will be organised in the near future to coordinate specific steps towards removing these obstacles to the functioning of diplomatic missions in Russia and the United States.
❗️ Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio reaffirmed their readiness to restore a respectful and constructive interstate dialogue in line with the approach set by the Presidents. They agreed to maintain regular contact, including discussions on preparations for a potential high-level Russian-American summit.
🇷🇺🇺🇸📞 On February 15, at the initiative of the American Side, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Building on the February 12 telephone conversation between the Presidents of Russia and the United States, the two Foreign Ministers agreed to maintain an open channel of communication to address longstanding issues in Russian-American relations. Their goal is to remove unilateral barriers inherited from the previous US administration that have hindered mutually beneficial trade, economic and investment cooperation.
Both Sides expressed a shared commitment to engaging on key international issues, including the Ukraine settlement, developments in Palestine and the broader Middle East, as well as other regional matters.
The conversation also covered ways to swiftly reverse the restrictions on Russian diplomatic missions in the United States, which were introduced by the Obama administration in 2016 and led to reciprocal measures. It was agreed that expert-level meetings will be organised in the near future to coordinate specific steps towards removing these obstacles to the functioning of diplomatic missions in Russia and the United States.
❗️ Sergey Lavrov and Marco Rubio reaffirmed their readiness to restore a respectful and constructive interstate dialogue in line with the approach set by the Presidents. They agreed to maintain regular contact, including discussions on preparations for a potential high-level Russian-American summit.
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🌏 Русское географическое общество (РГО) проводит конкурс на соискание национальной премии «Хрустальный компас».
🧭 Премия «Хрустальный компас» вручается за достижения в области национальной географии, экологии, а также сохранения и популяризации природного и историко-культурного наследия.
Принять участие могут:
• отечественные и зарубежные общественные организации;
• научные и образовательные учреждения;
• творческие союзы;
• предприятия различных сфер;
• независимые инициативные группы;
• общественные деятели и другие частные лица.
Цель премии заключается в поиске уникальных, перспективных достижений и реализованных проектов, которые могли бы способствовать развитию профессионального сообщества, исследовательской деятельности,а также служить примером для всех людей.
В премии представлены 11 номинаций.
⏰ Конкурсные работы принимаются до 20 февраля 2025 года.
С подробной информацией можно ознакомиться на сайте мероприятия 👉 rus-compass.ru
📷 Фото: РГО
🧭 Премия «Хрустальный компас» вручается за достижения в области национальной географии, экологии, а также сохранения и популяризации природного и историко-культурного наследия.
Принять участие могут:
• отечественные и зарубежные общественные организации;
• научные и образовательные учреждения;
• творческие союзы;
• предприятия различных сфер;
• независимые инициативные группы;
• общественные деятели и другие частные лица.
Цель премии заключается в поиске уникальных, перспективных достижений и реализованных проектов, которые могли бы способствовать развитию профессионального сообщества, исследовательской деятельности,а также служить примером для всех людей.
В премии представлены 11 номинаций.
⏰ Конкурсные работы принимаются до 20 февраля 2025 года.
С подробной информацией можно ознакомиться на сайте мероприятия 👉 rus-compass.ru
📷 Фото: РГО
Embassy comment
We have read another piece by Jonathan Eyal titled ‘Outlook is grim as Europe scrambles to face Russia alone’, published in the Straits Times on February 18.
We would like to express our opinion.
We are convinced that the problems of today's Europe are rooted in the fact that it has unhesitatingly followed the course of supporting the previous US administration's plans to launch a hybrid war against Russia, which included pumping weapons and military equipment into the neo-Nazi Zelensky regime, which were then used by extremists to murder Russians, destroy and cancel everything Russian. At the same time, Moscow’s earlier proposal to create a system of equal and indivisible security in Europe and to enshrine it in law and binding agreements was rejected. The grim consequences of this step are obvious. There is no need to look for other culprits or to attribute aggressive aspirations and imperial ambitions to Russia.
Those who are sincerely looking for a way out of this situation would be well advised to take a closer look at Russia’s vision of the concept of Eurasian security – equal and indivisible, inclusive, organised on the principle ‘regional problems require regional solutions’. It is confidently replacing the failed Euro-Atlantic formulas for maintaining stability on the continent. The economic basis of this new layout will be the Greater Eurasian Partnership comprising the SCO, EAEU and ASEAN. We stress that Russia's vision of continental security has an open architecture.
Those who have the good will should think twice. It is not too late...
We have read another piece by Jonathan Eyal titled ‘Outlook is grim as Europe scrambles to face Russia alone’, published in the Straits Times on February 18.
We would like to express our opinion.
We are convinced that the problems of today's Europe are rooted in the fact that it has unhesitatingly followed the course of supporting the previous US administration's plans to launch a hybrid war against Russia, which included pumping weapons and military equipment into the neo-Nazi Zelensky regime, which were then used by extremists to murder Russians, destroy and cancel everything Russian. At the same time, Moscow’s earlier proposal to create a system of equal and indivisible security in Europe and to enshrine it in law and binding agreements was rejected. The grim consequences of this step are obvious. There is no need to look for other culprits or to attribute aggressive aspirations and imperial ambitions to Russia.
Those who are sincerely looking for a way out of this situation would be well advised to take a closer look at Russia’s vision of the concept of Eurasian security – equal and indivisible, inclusive, organised on the principle ‘regional problems require regional solutions’. It is confidently replacing the failed Euro-Atlantic formulas for maintaining stability on the continent. The economic basis of this new layout will be the Greater Eurasian Partnership comprising the SCO, EAEU and ASEAN. We stress that Russia's vision of continental security has an open architecture.
Those who have the good will should think twice. It is not too late...
On February 17, 2025, a meeting of the active members of the compatriot movement in Singapore took place at the Embassy of Russia in Singapore with the support of Rossotrudnichestvo. The event included representatives from the "Russian Cultural Club" and Russian Orthodox Church in Singapore, including Bishop Pitirim of Jakarta. The meeting was led by the Russian Ambassador to Singapore, Nikolay Kudashev. During the discussion, participants addressed steps to support the Russian language and culture, as well as preparations for the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War.
17 февраля с.г. в Посольстве при содействии Россотрудничества состоялась встреча актива соотечественного движения в Сингапуре, включая «Русский культурный клуб» и представителя прихода РПЦ в Сингапуре епископа Джакартского Питирима. Мероприятие возглавил Посол России в Сингапуре Н.Р.Кудашев. В ходе встречи обсуждались шаги по поддержке русского языка и культуры, а также подготовка празднования 80-летия Дня Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.
17 февраля с.г. в Посольстве при содействии Россотрудничества состоялась встреча актива соотечественного движения в Сингапуре, включая «Русский культурный клуб» и представителя прихода РПЦ в Сингапуре епископа Джакартского Питирима. Мероприятие возглавил Посол России в Сингапуре Н.Р.Кудашев. В ходе встречи обсуждались шаги по поддержке русского языка и культуры, а также подготовка празднования 80-летия Дня Победы в Великой Отечественной войне.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 Press release on Russia-US consultations (February 18, 2025)
⚡️ In accordance with the agreement between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to step up contacts to discuss international issues and bilateral agenda, on February 18, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov held talks in Riyadh with a US delegation represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
The participants discussed a broad range of issues, including prospects for normalising bilateral relations. The sides agreed to appoint respective ambassadors as soon as possible, and to start consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers to remove restrictions on activities of the diplomatic missions of the two countries.
The Sides agreed to establish a dialogue to identify ways to resume cooperation in the economy, including energy, outer space exploration, and other areas of mutual interest.
The Sides exchanged views on the situation surrounding Ukraine and reiterated their mutual commitment to settle the conflict.
❗️ The Russian side emphasised the importance of eliminating the root causes of the conflict, creating proper conditions for achieving a lasting and enduring peace, and ensuring security and legitimate interests of all countries in the region. An agreement was reached to continue joint work in this area through special envoys to be appointed in the near future.
The Sides agreed to resume communication channels to discuss other international issues, being mindful of Russia and the United States’ special responsibility in matters of peace and security as nuclear powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council. The interest in continuing joint work to prepare the meeting between the Russian and American presidents was confirmed.
During their stay in Riyadh, Sergey Lavrov and Yury Ushakov were received by Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. They expressed gratitude for the excellent organisation of #RussiaUS talks. The participants discussed matters related to implementing the agreements on comprehensive expansion of bilateral relations reached by President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
⚡️ In accordance with the agreement between President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump to step up contacts to discuss international issues and bilateral agenda, on February 18, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov held talks in Riyadh with a US delegation represented by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, and US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff.
The participants discussed a broad range of issues, including prospects for normalising bilateral relations. The sides agreed to appoint respective ambassadors as soon as possible, and to start consultations at the level of deputy foreign ministers to remove restrictions on activities of the diplomatic missions of the two countries.
The Sides agreed to establish a dialogue to identify ways to resume cooperation in the economy, including energy, outer space exploration, and other areas of mutual interest.
The Sides exchanged views on the situation surrounding Ukraine and reiterated their mutual commitment to settle the conflict.
❗️ The Russian side emphasised the importance of eliminating the root causes of the conflict, creating proper conditions for achieving a lasting and enduring peace, and ensuring security and legitimate interests of all countries in the region. An agreement was reached to continue joint work in this area through special envoys to be appointed in the near future.
The Sides agreed to resume communication channels to discuss other international issues, being mindful of Russia and the United States’ special responsibility in matters of peace and security as nuclear powers and permanent members of the UN Security Council. The interest in continuing joint work to prepare the meeting between the Russian and American presidents was confirmed.
During their stay in Riyadh, Sergey Lavrov and Yury Ushakov were received by Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. They expressed gratitude for the excellent organisation of #RussiaUS talks. The participants discussed matters related to implementing the agreements on comprehensive expansion of bilateral relations reached by President Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
President Vladimir Putin's answers to questions from media representatives
Question: Interfax News Agency. Everyone is interested in the outcomes of talks in Riyadh. I am sure they have been reported to you. How do you assess them? Is there a positive result, if I may put it that way, from these talks?
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Yes, they have been reported to me. That’s point number one. Number two, I rate them high, there is a result.
The first thing I would like to say is that we have agreed to resume normal operation of our respective diplomatic missions. The unending expulsions of diplomats from Washington DC and Moscow do not do anything good to anyone. If things keep going that way, we will end up with just cleaners working in those buildings. Their work is important, of course, but it is not what diplomatic missions are created for. That is my first point.
Second, I believe we have made the first step to resume work across a variety of areas of mutual interest, including the Middle East in the broad sense of the word – I mean our presence in Syria, the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, and so on. There are many issues there that involve both the United States and the Russian Federation, even though, of course, the situation in Ukraine is our priority.
But we also have other matters to consider such as the economy, and our joint activities on global energy markets. So, in general… Yes, outer space too, of course, because despite the problems of the past three years, we are still working together in outer space, and US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts are working on the ISS. Work continues, and prospects are good. All of that was reviewed at the meeting in Riyadh. The assessment is positive.
Overall, as I was told, the atmosphere was very friendly. As I was told by the participants from our side, unlike US representatives we dealt with earlier, these people from the American side were open for negotiation without any bias or condemnation of what has been done in the past. In any case, there was nothing like that in the bilateral contacts.
Question: Interfax News Agency. Everyone is interested in the outcomes of talks in Riyadh. I am sure they have been reported to you. How do you assess them? Is there a positive result, if I may put it that way, from these talks?
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Yes, they have been reported to me. That’s point number one. Number two, I rate them high, there is a result.
The first thing I would like to say is that we have agreed to resume normal operation of our respective diplomatic missions. The unending expulsions of diplomats from Washington DC and Moscow do not do anything good to anyone. If things keep going that way, we will end up with just cleaners working in those buildings. Their work is important, of course, but it is not what diplomatic missions are created for. That is my first point.
Second, I believe we have made the first step to resume work across a variety of areas of mutual interest, including the Middle East in the broad sense of the word – I mean our presence in Syria, the Palestinian-Israeli settlement, and so on. There are many issues there that involve both the United States and the Russian Federation, even though, of course, the situation in Ukraine is our priority.
But we also have other matters to consider such as the economy, and our joint activities on global energy markets. So, in general… Yes, outer space too, of course, because despite the problems of the past three years, we are still working together in outer space, and US astronauts and Russian cosmonauts are working on the ISS. Work continues, and prospects are good. All of that was reviewed at the meeting in Riyadh. The assessment is positive.
Overall, as I was told, the atmosphere was very friendly. As I was told by the participants from our side, unlike US representatives we dealt with earlier, these people from the American side were open for negotiation without any bias or condemnation of what has been done in the past. In any case, there was nothing like that in the bilateral contacts.
On February 19, a ‘Government Hour’ with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the priorities of the foreign policy of the Russian Federation was held as part of a plenary meeting of the State Duma.
The foreign minister informed the parliamentarians about the key areas of the Russian diplomacy’s efforts in the context of the current geopolitical realities and the Ministry’s tasks to protect national interests and strengthen the country’s leading positions on the global stage.
The list of issues raised at the meeting included settling the conflict around Ukraine, initiatives to create a Eurasian security architecture and combat neocolonialism, cooperation within the Union State, the CSTO, the EAEU, the CIS, the SCO, expanding multifaceted interaction with all sensible partners and, above all, with the states of the Global Majority, countering the hegemonic aspirations of the West, protecting the rights and interests of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad.
Following the discussion, Sergey Lavrov highlighted the importance of further deepening the regular dialogue with elected representatives that contributes to the effective implementation of the unified foreign policy of the Russian Federation, which enjoys consensus support.
The foreign minister informed the parliamentarians about the key areas of the Russian diplomacy’s efforts in the context of the current geopolitical realities and the Ministry’s tasks to protect national interests and strengthen the country’s leading positions on the global stage.
The list of issues raised at the meeting included settling the conflict around Ukraine, initiatives to create a Eurasian security architecture and combat neocolonialism, cooperation within the Union State, the CSTO, the EAEU, the CIS, the SCO, expanding multifaceted interaction with all sensible partners and, above all, with the states of the Global Majority, countering the hegemonic aspirations of the West, protecting the rights and interests of Russian citizens and compatriots abroad.
Following the discussion, Sergey Lavrov highlighted the importance of further deepening the regular dialogue with elected representatives that contributes to the effective implementation of the unified foreign policy of the Russian Federation, which enjoys consensus support.