🎙 Russian MFA Spox Maria Zakharova on the UK's transfer of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius:
As early as 2019, the International Court of Justice ruled that London's ongoing administration of the archipelago was unlawful. It was not until 2024, five years later, that the British reluctantly agreed to Mauritius's proposals on this matter.
However, the situation then changed abruptly. It emerged that the White House was dissatisfied with London's independent initiative. For the inhabitants of Downing Street, [...] this proved to be more important than safeguarding their reputation, keeping promises to voters or honouring existing commitments. Nevertheless, let us not be naive: within British ruling circles, many were in fact pleased with such a reprimand from Washington, as it provided a rationale to perpetuate their neo-colonial aspirations.
The British frequently resort to such tactics to paper over domestic political dilemmas that they neither wish nor are able to resolve.
We hope they will not succeed in sweeping the matter under the carpet this time. After all, international law and the global community's sympathies are unequivocally aligned with Mauritius.
The moral of the story is clear, however. Agreements with the British were as unreliable in the past as they remain today.
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As early as 2019, the International Court of Justice ruled that London's ongoing administration of the archipelago was unlawful. It was not until 2024, five years later, that the British reluctantly agreed to Mauritius's proposals on this matter.
However, the situation then changed abruptly. It emerged that the White House was dissatisfied with London's independent initiative. For the inhabitants of Downing Street, [...] this proved to be more important than safeguarding their reputation, keeping promises to voters or honouring existing commitments. Nevertheless, let us not be naive: within British ruling circles, many were in fact pleased with such a reprimand from Washington, as it provided a rationale to perpetuate their neo-colonial aspirations.
The British frequently resort to such tactics to paper over domestic political dilemmas that they neither wish nor are able to resolve.
We hope they will not succeed in sweeping the matter under the carpet this time. After all, international law and the global community's sympathies are unequivocally aligned with Mauritius.
The moral of the story is clear, however. Agreements with the British were as unreliable in the past as they remain today.
Read in full
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В консульском отделе Посольства России в Великобритании 6 июня с 9:00 до 16:00 состоится приём граждан по вопросам оформления заграничных паспортов и осуществления нотариальных действий в порядке живой очереди.
Оплата консульских услуг будет производиться исключительно по безналичному расчёту (банковской картой) с учётом сбора за осуществление консульских действий в нерабочий день (20 фунтов стерлингов) и с комиссией за эквайринг (20 фунтов стерлингов).
Просьба обратить особое внимание на следующее.
👉 Оформление загранпаспортов:
- приём заявлений на оформление паспортов будет осуществляться при строгом соблюдении требований к комплекту необходимых документов, указанному на сайте;
- приём документов на оформление паспортов не осуществляется, если заграничный паспорт утрачен или срок его действия истёк, а общегражданский («внутренний») паспорт отсутствует и процедура подтверждения наличия гражданства Российской Федерации не пройдена;
- заявление о выдаче паспорта должно быть заполнено заблаговременно и в соответствии с установленными критериями.
👉 Нотариат:
- нотариальные действия – доверенности, согласия, заявления, удостоверение верности переводов документов, свидетельствование копий, а также оформление документов с электронной цифровой подписью – будут осуществляться при строгом соблюдении требований, указанных на сайте;
- будут доступны истребование документов и оформление справок об отсутствии судимости;
- при этом необходимо заранее направить на электронный адрес секции нотариата (notariat.london@kdmid.ru, notariat@rusemb.org.uk) подлежащие оформлению документы в формате Word с указанием ФИО, а также электронной почты и номера телефона.
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🗞 Excerpt from the interview with the International Affairs magazine by Alexander Gusarov, Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry's Department of the North Atlantic
💬 The UK establishment has, almost entirely, subordinated its foreign policy to the objective of containing and weakening Russia.
After persuading its Kiev clientele to abandon any negotiated settlement in the spring of 2022, London has since consistently and ostentatiously — almost with relish — pursued a policy of raising the stakes in the Ukraine conflict.
More recently, it has turned its efforts to goading the Europeans into reckless militarisation and preparations for direct confrontation with Russia.
Needless to say, the British themselves have no intention of “entering the fray”, nor do they possess the necessary economic and military capabilities to do so.
Instead, drawing on a long historical tradition, they appear to be counting on intrigue and provocation to entrench the dividing lines that have re-emerged across Europe, as well as to prevent any meaningful détente in Russia-US relations.
💬 The UK establishment has, almost entirely, subordinated its foreign policy to the objective of containing and weakening Russia.
After persuading its Kiev clientele to abandon any negotiated settlement in the spring of 2022, London has since consistently and ostentatiously — almost with relish — pursued a policy of raising the stakes in the Ukraine conflict.
More recently, it has turned its efforts to goading the Europeans into reckless militarisation and preparations for direct confrontation with Russia.
Needless to say, the British themselves have no intention of “entering the fray”, nor do they possess the necessary economic and military capabilities to do so.
Instead, drawing on a long historical tradition, they appear to be counting on intrigue and provocation to entrench the dividing lines that have re-emerged across Europe, as well as to prevent any meaningful détente in Russia-US relations.
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🇷🇺 As Russia Day approaches, we’d like to bring you a little closer to a country we call home.
Russia unfolds as a tapestry of landscapes and cultures, spanning 11 time zones – each with its own character, rhythm and reason to explore.
From the volcanic drama of Kamchatka to the endless forests of Siberia, from the cultural crossroads of the Urals to the rolling rivers of the Volga region, from the mountain horizons of the Caucasus to the historic heart of Central Russia – the country stretches from Arctic silence and the Baltic shores to sun-warmed subtropical coastlines.
Countless journeys to make.
#VisitRussia & #See4Yourself
Russia unfolds as a tapestry of landscapes and cultures, spanning 11 time zones – each with its own character, rhythm and reason to explore.
From the volcanic drama of Kamchatka to the endless forests of Siberia, from the cultural crossroads of the Urals to the rolling rivers of the Volga region, from the mountain horizons of the Caucasus to the historic heart of Central Russia – the country stretches from Arctic silence and the Baltic shores to sun-warmed subtropical coastlines.
Countless journeys to make.
#VisitRussia & #See4Yourself
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🗓 3 июня Посол России в Великобритании Андрей Келин был приглашён на беседу в Форин офис, в ходе которой британская сторона озвучила ряд претензий, связанных с проведением СВО. В частности, домыслы, касающиеся падения в Румынии 29 мая беспилотного летательного аппарата.
Глава дипмиссии разъяснил российскую позицию по данному инциденту, отвергнув беспочвенные обвинения. Отметил, что цель нового русофобского витка – отвлечь внимание мировой общественности от преступлений киевского режима. В конкретном плане указал на очередные террористические атаки ВСУ на общежитие в Старобельске и рейсовый автобус в Енакиево.
Акцентировал, что Лондон, будучи одним из основных спонсоров Зеленского, фактически поддерживает эти террористические методы.
Кроме того, Посол призвал собеседников с максимальной серьёзностью отнестись к заявлению МИД России от 25 мая в связи с началом системного уничтожения военных и военно-промышленных объектов в Киеве.
Вновь довёл до британской стороны настоятельную рекомендацию эвакуировать из города дипломатический персонал и иностранных граждан.
Глава дипмиссии разъяснил российскую позицию по данному инциденту, отвергнув беспочвенные обвинения. Отметил, что цель нового русофобского витка – отвлечь внимание мировой общественности от преступлений киевского режима. В конкретном плане указал на очередные террористические атаки ВСУ на общежитие в Старобельске и рейсовый автобус в Енакиево.
Акцентировал, что Лондон, будучи одним из основных спонсоров Зеленского, фактически поддерживает эти террористические методы.
Кроме того, Посол призвал собеседников с максимальной серьёзностью отнестись к заявлению МИД России от 25 мая в связи с началом системного уничтожения военных и военно-промышленных объектов в Киеве.
Вновь довёл до британской стороны настоятельную рекомендацию эвакуировать из города дипломатический персонал и иностранных граждан.
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🗓 Today the 29th St.Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) kicked off in Russia's northern capital, welcoming over 20,000 participants from 130 countries and territories.
With broad international representation – from the CIS and BRICS to ASEAN, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, the US and Germany – SPIEF remains one of the world's leading platforms for global economic dialogue and fostering business cooperation.
Running from 3 to 6 June, this year's Forum goes under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future". The programme features more than 150 events covering a wide range of topics: from the global and Russian economies to technological leadership, the social agenda and the development of the environment for living.
On 5 June, President Vladimir Putin is set to deliver a keynote address during the forum’s plenary session.
Stay tuned for updates and insights from St. Petersburg 👉 forumspb.com/en
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With broad international representation – from the CIS and BRICS to ASEAN, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America, the US and Germany – SPIEF remains one of the world's leading platforms for global economic dialogue and fostering business cooperation.
Running from 3 to 6 June, this year's Forum goes under the theme "Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future". The programme features more than 150 events covering a wide range of topics: from the global and Russian economies to technological leadership, the social agenda and the development of the environment for living.
On 5 June, President Vladimir Putin is set to deliver a keynote address during the forum’s plenary session.
Stay tuned for updates and insights from St. Petersburg 👉 forumspb.com/en
📸 © Roscongress
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