🎙 Excerpt from President Vladimir Putin's remarks and answers to media questions at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum held in Vladivostok
💬 We had practically achieved all the parameters of a possible peace agreement with representatives of the government in Kiev. Moreover, the head of Ukraine's negotiating delegation - who is still the leader of the ruling party's faction of the Ukrainian parliament - has signed off on these agreements. Of course, it was necessary to specify some points, but on the whole it was a signed official document.
But then Mr. Boris Johnson, the then-UK prime minister, arrived in Kiev – it is a known fact, and the UK authorities confirm it – so he came and ordered the Ukrainians to fight till the last Ukrainian, which is what is happening today, in order to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. But that's not happening.
The Ukrainian government said in public that had they performed what we had agreed on with them rather than obeyed their masters from other countries, the war would have come to an end long ago. But they have chosen a different path, and you can see the result.
Are we ready to negotiate with them? We have never refused it. However, not on the basis of some ephemeral demands but on the basis of the documents that were agreed and actually initialised in Istanbul.
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💬 We had practically achieved all the parameters of a possible peace agreement with representatives of the government in Kiev. Moreover, the head of Ukraine's negotiating delegation - who is still the leader of the ruling party's faction of the Ukrainian parliament - has signed off on these agreements. Of course, it was necessary to specify some points, but on the whole it was a signed official document.
But then Mr. Boris Johnson, the then-UK prime minister, arrived in Kiev – it is a known fact, and the UK authorities confirm it – so he came and ordered the Ukrainians to fight till the last Ukrainian, which is what is happening today, in order to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia. But that's not happening.
The Ukrainian government said in public that had they performed what we had agreed on with them rather than obeyed their masters from other countries, the war would have come to an end long ago. But they have chosen a different path, and you can see the result.
Are we ready to negotiate with them? We have never refused it. However, not on the basis of some ephemeral demands but on the basis of the documents that were agreed and actually initialised in Istanbul.
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#JournalistsSolidarityDay
🗓 September 8 marks the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, established in 1958 by the decision of the IV Congress of the International Organization of Journalists in memory of the Czech correspondent Julius Fučík, executed by the Nazis in 1943.
💬 Maria Zakharova (from the briefing of the official representative of the Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova dated September 4, 2024):
This date serves as a reminder to the global community that a true journalist’s duty is to impartially and honestly present the real state of affairs to the public. Journalists are often at the forefront of crises and conflicts, sometimes risking their own lives to report on unfolding events and provide objective coverage rather than engaging in propaganda. This challenging and noble profession has long been defined by a strong international camaraderie with its own ethical standards and code of honour.
❗️We now witness a significant void where there should be statements, petitions, and declarations condemning the murders and terrorist attacks against Russian journalists, including those killed by the Kiev regime.
👉 Look at the far from complete list of politically motivated repressions against Russian media on the web portal of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the past 30 years, Westerners, being on the verge of interfering in our internal affairs, have been following the fates of Russian journalists and demanding that the Russian authorities take steps to investigate and protect them. Instantly, Russian journalists were transformed in the West from those who needed protection into those who should be persecuted, expelled, segregated and “marked.”
Speaking about Western unions of journalists, individual Western journalists and elites engaged in the harassment of their Russian colleagues, this is based on the fear of competition and the inability to withstand it (to say nothing about winning).
When Russia Today TV channel began broadcasting in German, the audience in Germany, Austria and other German-speaking countries felt it like a breath of fresh air, an alternative point of view, an opportunity to compare and make a choice in favour of their traditional media or subscribe to one more information resource.
❌ However, the interest in the Russian media broadcasting in German rose so much that became a challenge for German journalists who asked the FRG authorities to take measures against Russian journalists.
The conditions for media pluralism and free access to information keep on degrading in many “advanced democracies” and a worthy rebuff from Western media professionals is nowhere to be seen. The Baltic states actively continue to persecute unwanted journalists who dare to doubt whether the authorities’ policies are correct and express their point of view.
The Maia Sandu regime is following the well-trodden Russophobic path of the Baltic states, where they have deliberately deprived Russian-speaking residents of the country’s last sources of information by shutting down the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of Russian television channels and media outlets.
☝️ The permissiveness of the neoliberal pseudo-democracies is only gaining momentum against the background of solidarity inaction of not only relevant human rights organisations but also the journalistic community of the West itself.
Hopefully, there will be someone who will not only recall all the above problems on International Day of Solidarity, but also write and stage rallies in support of their colleagues and journalism.
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Despite everything, on this day we congratulate all correspondents, editors, photo operators and other media industry workers who remain faithful to the ideals of journalistic solidarity, who are always ready to help the colleagues, even if their opinions differ.
🤝 For our part, we will continue to defend the rights of our journalists and call to account those who have illegally given themselves the authority to set rules and punish dissenters.
🗓 September 8 marks the International Day of Solidarity of Journalists, established in 1958 by the decision of the IV Congress of the International Organization of Journalists in memory of the Czech correspondent Julius Fučík, executed by the Nazis in 1943.
💬 Maria Zakharova (from the briefing of the official representative of the Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova dated September 4, 2024):
This date serves as a reminder to the global community that a true journalist’s duty is to impartially and honestly present the real state of affairs to the public. Journalists are often at the forefront of crises and conflicts, sometimes risking their own lives to report on unfolding events and provide objective coverage rather than engaging in propaganda. This challenging and noble profession has long been defined by a strong international camaraderie with its own ethical standards and code of honour.
❗️We now witness a significant void where there should be statements, petitions, and declarations condemning the murders and terrorist attacks against Russian journalists, including those killed by the Kiev regime.
👉 Look at the far from complete list of politically motivated repressions against Russian media on the web portal of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In the past 30 years, Westerners, being on the verge of interfering in our internal affairs, have been following the fates of Russian journalists and demanding that the Russian authorities take steps to investigate and protect them. Instantly, Russian journalists were transformed in the West from those who needed protection into those who should be persecuted, expelled, segregated and “marked.”
Speaking about Western unions of journalists, individual Western journalists and elites engaged in the harassment of their Russian colleagues, this is based on the fear of competition and the inability to withstand it (to say nothing about winning).
When Russia Today TV channel began broadcasting in German, the audience in Germany, Austria and other German-speaking countries felt it like a breath of fresh air, an alternative point of view, an opportunity to compare and make a choice in favour of their traditional media or subscribe to one more information resource.
❌ However, the interest in the Russian media broadcasting in German rose so much that became a challenge for German journalists who asked the FRG authorities to take measures against Russian journalists.
The conditions for media pluralism and free access to information keep on degrading in many “advanced democracies” and a worthy rebuff from Western media professionals is nowhere to be seen. The Baltic states actively continue to persecute unwanted journalists who dare to doubt whether the authorities’ policies are correct and express their point of view.
The Maia Sandu regime is following the well-trodden Russophobic path of the Baltic states, where they have deliberately deprived Russian-speaking residents of the country’s last sources of information by shutting down the broadcasting and rebroadcasting of Russian television channels and media outlets.
☝️ The permissiveness of the neoliberal pseudo-democracies is only gaining momentum against the background of solidarity inaction of not only relevant human rights organisations but also the journalistic community of the West itself.
Hopefully, there will be someone who will not only recall all the above problems on International Day of Solidarity, but also write and stage rallies in support of their colleagues and journalism.
***
Despite everything, on this day we congratulate all correspondents, editors, photo operators and other media industry workers who remain faithful to the ideals of journalistic solidarity, who are always ready to help the colleagues, even if their opinions differ.
🤝 For our part, we will continue to defend the rights of our journalists and call to account those who have illegally given themselves the authority to set rules and punish dissenters.
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🗓 The 9th annual Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) took place on 3-6 September in Russia's city of Vladivostok, welcoming participants from around the world.
The EEF is Russia’s major platform aiming to develop the economy of the country's Far East and expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
This year's motto of the EEF is: "Far East 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential".
The Forum's business programme featured about 100 events, including discussions on opportunities for Russian small and medium-sized enterprises on the Chinese market, risk and uncertainty in a multipolar world, and international youth policy in the region.
Around 7,000 guests from 76 countries, including China, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Serbia and others, attended the three-day event. 258 agreements worth over $59.7 billion were signed at the Forum.
The EEF showcased the beauty and diversity of the Russian Far East, featuring an open-air exhibition celebrating the achievements, culture, customs, and cuisine of local peoples, and highlighting Russia’s plans to take advantage of its unique position to turn the Far East into a driver for economic growth from eastern Russia through the entire Asia-Pacific region.
The EEF is Russia’s major platform aiming to develop the economy of the country's Far East and expand international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region.
This year's motto of the EEF is: "Far East 2030. Combining Strengths to Create New Potential".
The Forum's business programme featured about 100 events, including discussions on opportunities for Russian small and medium-sized enterprises on the Chinese market, risk and uncertainty in a multipolar world, and international youth policy in the region.
Around 7,000 guests from 76 countries, including China, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Serbia and others, attended the three-day event. 258 agreements worth over $59.7 billion were signed at the Forum.
The EEF showcased the beauty and diversity of the Russian Far East, featuring an open-air exhibition celebrating the achievements, culture, customs, and cuisine of local peoples, and highlighting Russia’s plans to take advantage of its unique position to turn the Far East into a driver for economic growth from eastern Russia through the entire Asia-Pacific region.
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Комментарий Посольства в связи с дезинформацией в британских СМИ об Общеобразовательной школе при российской дипмиссии в Лондоне
❌ Вызывает возмущение опубликованная 6 сентября в издании «Таймс» (а вслед за ней — и «Мэйл») клеветническая статья о деятельности Общеобразовательной школы при Посольстве России в Великобритании.
Вынесенные в заголовки броские обвинения в «милитаризации» учебного процесса носят провокационный характер и построены на сознательной фальсификации авторами сведений из находящихся в открытом доступе документов, регламентирующих деятельность школы. Эта дезинформация, в свою очередь, густо замешана на примитивных русофобских стереотипах.
Школа при Посольстве России в Лондоне – сертифицированное гражданское образовательное учреждение, которое предоставляет услуги в полном соответствии с российским и британским законодательством.
Она действует уже более полувека и не прекращала свою работу даже в разгар «холодной войны». Её безупречная репутация основана на высоких образовательных стандартах, исключительном профессионализме педагогического состава и индивидуальном подходе к обучению.
☝️ Усматриваем цель публикаций в британских СМИ в том, чтобы разрушить этот наработанный десятилетиями авторитет.
Происходящее свидетельствует о неуклонной деградации журналистских стандартов некогда респектабельных британских СМИ. В стремлении поддержать на плаву выдыхающуюся антироссийскую кампанию, к которой местная общественность во многом утратила интерес, репортёры не гнушаются низкопробными нападками на российских школьников, их родителей и учителей.
Эта ситуация весьма контрастирует с Россией, где созданы и обеспечиваются условия для успешной деятельности немалого числа англоязычных учебных заведений.
❗️ Вынуждены рассматривать данную выходку в контексте двусторонних российско-британских отношений как нарушение положений Венской конвенции о дипломатических сношениях 1961 года, а также базовых норм журналистской этики, принципов защиты частной жизни и персональных данных.
❌ Вызывает возмущение опубликованная 6 сентября в издании «Таймс» (а вслед за ней — и «Мэйл») клеветническая статья о деятельности Общеобразовательной школы при Посольстве России в Великобритании.
Вынесенные в заголовки броские обвинения в «милитаризации» учебного процесса носят провокационный характер и построены на сознательной фальсификации авторами сведений из находящихся в открытом доступе документов, регламентирующих деятельность школы. Эта дезинформация, в свою очередь, густо замешана на примитивных русофобских стереотипах.
Школа при Посольстве России в Лондоне – сертифицированное гражданское образовательное учреждение, которое предоставляет услуги в полном соответствии с российским и британским законодательством.
Она действует уже более полувека и не прекращала свою работу даже в разгар «холодной войны». Её безупречная репутация основана на высоких образовательных стандартах, исключительном профессионализме педагогического состава и индивидуальном подходе к обучению.
☝️ Усматриваем цель публикаций в британских СМИ в том, чтобы разрушить этот наработанный десятилетиями авторитет.
Происходящее свидетельствует о неуклонной деградации журналистских стандартов некогда респектабельных британских СМИ. В стремлении поддержать на плаву выдыхающуюся антироссийскую кампанию, к которой местная общественность во многом утратила интерес, репортёры не гнушаются низкопробными нападками на российских школьников, их родителей и учителей.
Эта ситуация весьма контрастирует с Россией, где созданы и обеспечиваются условия для успешной деятельности немалого числа англоязычных учебных заведений.
❗️ Вынуждены рассматривать данную выходку в контексте двусторонних российско-британских отношений как нарушение положений Венской конвенции о дипломатических сношениях 1961 года, а также базовых норм журналистской этики, принципов защиты частной жизни и персональных данных.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answer to a question of the Moscow.Kremlin.Putin programme (Vladivostok, September 8, 2024)
❓ Question: The Kiev regime renames everything. Now they are drafting a project of renaming the copeck to have nothing in common with the Russian language. Will it be possible to reverse everything happening there one day?
💬 Segey Lavrov: In general the Ukrainian people are brotherly to us – we don't just talk about it, we know it. Those, whom the West has brought to power [in Ukraine] through a coup d'état, are executing its order – to turn the country one more time into a Nazi threat for the Russian Federation.
It is already clear to everyone that it cannot be done. However, the convulsions and the agony, which we are now witnessing, including in the course of the “Kursk action” are evident to everyone. Our cause is just.
❓ Question: The Kiev regime renames everything. Now they are drafting a project of renaming the copeck to have nothing in common with the Russian language. Will it be possible to reverse everything happening there one day?
💬 Segey Lavrov: In general the Ukrainian people are brotherly to us – we don't just talk about it, we know it. Those, whom the West has brought to power [in Ukraine] through a coup d'état, are executing its order – to turn the country one more time into a Nazi threat for the Russian Federation.
It is already clear to everyone that it cannot be done. However, the convulsions and the agony, which we are now witnessing, including in the course of the “Kursk action” are evident to everyone. Our cause is just.
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Embassy Comment on disinformation in the British media about the Russian Embassy School in London
❌ The Embassy is appalled by the slanderous article of September 6th in The Times (and subsequently in the Daily Mail) on the activities of the Russian Embassy School in London.
The flashy allegations of "militarisation" of the educational process, elevated to the headlines, are provocative in nature and based on the authors' deliberate distortion of information from publicly available documents regulating the activities of the school. This disinformation, in turn, is heavily laced with primitive Russophobic stereotypes.
The Russian Embassy School in London is a certified civil educational institution that provides services in full compliance with Russian and British legislation.
It has been operating for over half a century and did not cease to function even at the height of the Cold War. Its impeccable reputation is based on high educational standards, the exceptional professionalism of the faculty members and a tailored approach to pupils.
☝️ In their publications the relevant British media seem to be intent on destroying this reputation, which has been built up over decades.
This further highlights the steadily degrading journalistic standards of the once respectable British media. In an effort to sustain the fading anti-Russian campaign, which the local public has largely lost interest in, some reporters do not shy away from low-quality attacks on Russian schoolchildren, their parents and teachers.
This situation is in stark contrast to Russia, where conditions have been created and are maintained for the successful operation of a considerable number of English-language educational institutions.
❗️ The Embassy is obliged to consider this action in the context of bilateral Russia-UK relations as a violation of the provisions of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as well as the basic norms of journalistic ethics, the principles of privacy and personal data protection.
❌ The Embassy is appalled by the slanderous article of September 6th in The Times (and subsequently in the Daily Mail) on the activities of the Russian Embassy School in London.
The flashy allegations of "militarisation" of the educational process, elevated to the headlines, are provocative in nature and based on the authors' deliberate distortion of information from publicly available documents regulating the activities of the school. This disinformation, in turn, is heavily laced with primitive Russophobic stereotypes.
The Russian Embassy School in London is a certified civil educational institution that provides services in full compliance with Russian and British legislation.
It has been operating for over half a century and did not cease to function even at the height of the Cold War. Its impeccable reputation is based on high educational standards, the exceptional professionalism of the faculty members and a tailored approach to pupils.
☝️ In their publications the relevant British media seem to be intent on destroying this reputation, which has been built up over decades.
This further highlights the steadily degrading journalistic standards of the once respectable British media. In an effort to sustain the fading anti-Russian campaign, which the local public has largely lost interest in, some reporters do not shy away from low-quality attacks on Russian schoolchildren, their parents and teachers.
This situation is in stark contrast to Russia, where conditions have been created and are maintained for the successful operation of a considerable number of English-language educational institutions.
❗️ The Embassy is obliged to consider this action in the context of bilateral Russia-UK relations as a violation of the provisions of the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, as well as the basic norms of journalistic ethics, the principles of privacy and personal data protection.
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🤝 Дипломаты Посольства России в Великобритании провели встречу с руководством расположенного в Санкт-Петербурге Фонда "Международный центр Северных конвоев" (МЦСК).
Представители Посольства обсудили с директором Фонда В.П.Соломоновым успехи музейно-выставочной работы и дальнейшие планы развития МЦСК, мемориальные мероприятия по линии российских загранучреждений в Великобритании. Осмотрели готовящуюся к открытию новую экспозицию.
В ходе встречи Фонду передан направленный Генеральным консулом России в Эдинбурге Д.И.Москаленко памятный шарф в цветах официального тартана (шотландского клетчатого узора), посвящённого Северным конвоям - The Russian Arctic Convoy Tartan. Тартан был разработан в 2015 году, в год 70-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне, по инициативе занимавшего тогда пост Генерального консула в Эдинбурге А.А.Прицепова как способ увековечить героизм участников Конвоев в традиционной для Шотландии форме. Шарф дополнит коллекцию экспонатов, ранее переданных Фонду при содействии российских дипломатов.
Сохранение памяти о совместной борьбе стран антигитлеровской коалиции с фашизмом остаётся важным направлением работы Посольства и Генконсульства.
Представители Посольства обсудили с директором Фонда В.П.Соломоновым успехи музейно-выставочной работы и дальнейшие планы развития МЦСК, мемориальные мероприятия по линии российских загранучреждений в Великобритании. Осмотрели готовящуюся к открытию новую экспозицию.
В ходе встречи Фонду передан направленный Генеральным консулом России в Эдинбурге Д.И.Москаленко памятный шарф в цветах официального тартана (шотландского клетчатого узора), посвящённого Северным конвоям - The Russian Arctic Convoy Tartan. Тартан был разработан в 2015 году, в год 70-летия Победы в Великой Отечественной войне, по инициативе занимавшего тогда пост Генерального консула в Эдинбурге А.А.Прицепова как способ увековечить героизм участников Конвоев в традиционной для Шотландии форме. Шарф дополнит коллекцию экспонатов, ранее переданных Фонду при содействии российских дипломатов.
Сохранение памяти о совместной борьбе стран антигитлеровской коалиции с фашизмом остаётся важным направлением работы Посольства и Генконсульства.
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🎙 Excerpt from President Vladimir Putin's remarks the launch of the naval drills Ocean-2024
💬 We can see that the United States is doing everything to hold on to its global military and political dominance no matter the cost by utilising Ukraine and seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on our country.
The US and its satellites have been using the alleged Russian threat and the China containment policy as a pretext for building up their military presence along Russia’s western borders, as well as in the Arctic and in Asia-Pacific.
The US and its allies have made no secret of their plans to deploy intermediate and shorter-range missiles in the so-called forward deployment areas. They view islands in the Western Pacific, as well as several APR countries as priority vectors for these deployments. Meanwhile, the US armed forces have already held exercises to practice the way they will transfer and deploy their future missile systems in Asia-Pacific.
The purpose of these aggressive undertakings by the Washington consists of achieving a substantial edge in terms of its military capabilities, which would upend the existing security architecture in Asia-Pacific with a disruptive effect on the balance of power there.
❌ In fact, the United States is seeking to provoke an arms race, while disregarding the security interests of its European and Asian allies. This lays the groundwork for a dangerous crisis in Europe, as well as in the Asia-Pacific Region.
I would like to stress that Russia must be ready regardless of how this situation unfolds, while our Armed Forces must reliably defend Russia’s national sovereignty and interests, as well as to counter any possible military aggression no matter where it comes from, including in the ocean and at sea.
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💬 We can see that the United States is doing everything to hold on to its global military and political dominance no matter the cost by utilising Ukraine and seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on our country.
The US and its satellites have been using the alleged Russian threat and the China containment policy as a pretext for building up their military presence along Russia’s western borders, as well as in the Arctic and in Asia-Pacific.
The US and its allies have made no secret of their plans to deploy intermediate and shorter-range missiles in the so-called forward deployment areas. They view islands in the Western Pacific, as well as several APR countries as priority vectors for these deployments. Meanwhile, the US armed forces have already held exercises to practice the way they will transfer and deploy their future missile systems in Asia-Pacific.
The purpose of these aggressive undertakings by the Washington consists of achieving a substantial edge in terms of its military capabilities, which would upend the existing security architecture in Asia-Pacific with a disruptive effect on the balance of power there.
❌ In fact, the United States is seeking to provoke an arms race, while disregarding the security interests of its European and Asian allies. This lays the groundwork for a dangerous crisis in Europe, as well as in the Asia-Pacific Region.
I would like to stress that Russia must be ready regardless of how this situation unfolds, while our Armed Forces must reliably defend Russia’s national sovereignty and interests, as well as to counter any possible military aggression no matter where it comes from, including in the ocean and at sea.
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#Announcement
⚡️ Registration of representatives of the media and blogosphere for the BRICS Summit is open (Kazan, October 22-24).
In order to be accredited you need to complete a registration application on the official website of the Summit.
🪪 Media and blogosphere representatives are given accreditation badges provided their registration applications are approved by the Summit Organising Committee.
Accreditation badges are issued at accreditation stations. Information about the location and work schedule of the accreditation stations is available on the event’s official website.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
👉 Find out more about the media accreditation for the BRICS Summit
⚡️ Registration of representatives of the media and blogosphere for the BRICS Summit is open (Kazan, October 22-24).
In order to be accredited you need to complete a registration application on the official website of the Summit.
🪪 Media and blogosphere representatives are given accreditation badges provided their registration applications are approved by the Summit Organising Committee.
Accreditation badges are issued at accreditation stations. Information about the location and work schedule of the accreditation stations is available on the event’s official website.
Applications without a covering letter will not be considered.
👉 Find out more about the media accreditation for the BRICS Summit
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