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🎙 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meeting in restricted format (Moscow, May 8, 2024):
💬 We note with satisfaction that over the past decade our association has established itself as an independent and self-sufficient centre of the emerging multipolar world.
Today, the Eurasian Union is an effective and dynamic integration structure whose activities contribute to the growth of trade and investment exchanges, intensification of business contacts, and expansion of cooperation ties, which ultimately brings real benefits to each association member.
Just now, before entering this room, my colleagues and I talked about it and stated that our economic development indicators are very good.
In actual practice, it helps ensure stable and sustainable development both of the five member countries and the Eurasian region as a whole, and results in improving the quality of life and well-being of our people.
📈 The economic indicators speak for themselves:
• according to available estimates, over the ten years the total GDP of the Eurasian Union countries went from US$1.6 to US$2.5 trillion,
• trade with third countries increased by 60 percent, from US$579 to US$923 billion,
• the volume of mutual trade almost doubled: from US$45 to US$89 billion, with over 90 percent of settlements already made in national currencies.
It is noteworthy that positive macroeconomic dynamics continue this year.
Let me stress that Russia highly values mutually beneficial multifaceted ties with its EAEU partners, and sincerely aims to further work towards comprehensive development and strengthening of our integration association. I am confident that all the colleagues present here share this commitment.
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💬 We note with satisfaction that over the past decade our association has established itself as an independent and self-sufficient centre of the emerging multipolar world.
Today, the Eurasian Union is an effective and dynamic integration structure whose activities contribute to the growth of trade and investment exchanges, intensification of business contacts, and expansion of cooperation ties, which ultimately brings real benefits to each association member.
Just now, before entering this room, my colleagues and I talked about it and stated that our economic development indicators are very good.
In actual practice, it helps ensure stable and sustainable development both of the five member countries and the Eurasian region as a whole, and results in improving the quality of life and well-being of our people.
📈 The economic indicators speak for themselves:
• according to available estimates, over the ten years the total GDP of the Eurasian Union countries went from US$1.6 to US$2.5 trillion,
• trade with third countries increased by 60 percent, from US$579 to US$923 billion,
• the volume of mutual trade almost doubled: from US$45 to US$89 billion, with over 90 percent of settlements already made in national currencies.
It is noteworthy that positive macroeconomic dynamics continue this year.
Let me stress that Russia highly values mutually beneficial multifaceted ties with its EAEU partners, and sincerely aims to further work towards comprehensive development and strengthening of our integration association. I am confident that all the colleagues present here share this commitment.
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🎙️Russian Embassy comment on London's restrictive measures targeting Russian diplomatic missions in the UK
▪︎On 8 May London announced new restrictive measures that drastically impede the functioning of Russian diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom, including interrupting communication channels.
▪︎As has often been the case, the new measures were introduced under a groundless and somewhat ridiculous pretext (in this case - a fire at a warehouse in east London), which is being twisted to invent yet another espionage story.
▪︎Meanwhile notable signs pointing to the preparation of these hostile steps appeared about six months ago. Since then a smear campaign to accuse us of absolutely every conceivable sin has been advanced with increasing intensity.
☝️It is deeply regrettable that at times of acute international tensions, when dialogue is of particular importance to prevent further escalation, London continues to demonstrate belligerence and undermine remaining ties.
❗These measures will inevitably be met with an adequate response from the Russian side.
▪︎On 8 May London announced new restrictive measures that drastically impede the functioning of Russian diplomatic missions in the United Kingdom, including interrupting communication channels.
▪︎As has often been the case, the new measures were introduced under a groundless and somewhat ridiculous pretext (in this case - a fire at a warehouse in east London), which is being twisted to invent yet another espionage story.
▪︎Meanwhile notable signs pointing to the preparation of these hostile steps appeared about six months ago. Since then a smear campaign to accuse us of absolutely every conceivable sin has been advanced with increasing intensity.
☝️It is deeply regrettable that at times of acute international tensions, when dialogue is of particular importance to prevent further escalation, London continues to demonstrate belligerence and undermine remaining ties.
❗These measures will inevitably be met with an adequate response from the Russian side.
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Today marks the 79th Anniversary of the Great Victory over Nazism.
#LestWeForget
#Victory79 #May9
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Following a successful assault on Berlin by the Red Army, Adolf Hitler committed suicide. The title of Reich President and command of the armed forces of the Third Reich passed to Admiral Karl Dönitz.
Desperate to surrender to the British-American troops, on May 5, German delegation arrived in the French city of Reims, where the headquarters of the Western Allies command was located.
In the Article 4 of the Reims Instrument of Surrender of Nazi Germany stated that this document did not rule out the signing of another, definitive act at the request of one of the coalition members.
Thus, the document was recognised by the Soviet Union only as a preliminary instrument, and a new signing ceremony was proposed to be held in the capital of Nazi Germany, liberated by the Red Army - Berlin.
On May 9, 1945, at 2:10 am Moscow time, announcer Yury Levitan read out the Instrument of Unconditional Surrender of Nazi Germany and the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR declaring May 9 Victory Day. From that moment on, the Soviet Union and later Russia, as well as the most former Soviet republics have celebrated Victory Day on May 9.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: This year’s Victory Day has a special significance because we are celebrating this great holiday in a situation where Nazism is rearing its head again. The descendants of Napoleon and Hitler have joined the Anglo-Saxons, again seeking to inflict a “strategic defeat” on our country, destroy it and subordinate it to their narrow selfish hegemonic interests. Just like our fathers and grandfathers volunteered to the front, today, once again, we see an extraordinary upsurge in society, as Russians are rallying to another sacred battle.
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🔴 #LIVE from the #RedSquare: Military parade marking the 79th Anniversary of the #Victory in the #GreatPatrioticWar.
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#Victory79 #Parade
#Victory79 #Parade
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📸 Everything is ready on Red Square for the parade dedicated to the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
⚡️ Watch live: Russia's Victory Parade
#VictoryParade
🔹 Russian Defence Ministry
#VictoryParade
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8️⃣0️⃣ years ago, the Red Army launched its Crimean offensive, liberating German-occupied Sevastopol, the symbol of Russian naval glory and the main base of the Black Sea Fleet.
In 1941–1942, the city sustained a 250-day long siege, pinning down a considerable German and Romanian force. Prior to taking Sevastopol by assault, the enemy concentrated the largest artillery group of all used in that war. Had Sevastopol failed to resist for so long, the enemy could have reached the Volga and the Caucasus much earlier, something that would have changed the course of the war.
Red Army troops fought heroically on Mount Sapun, Armoured Turret Battery-30, at the foot of the MacKenzie Heights… Occasionally, they had to attack the enemy with their bare hands, for artillery ammunition was in short supply, the supply lines were disrupted, and ships were sunk by the Germans.
▪️ In June 1942, the last defenders of Sevastopol had to leave the city. During the German occupation, nearly 27,000 local civilians were killed and another 45,000 rounded up and sent for slave labour in Germany.
🌟 The mission to liberate the Crimea and Sevastopol was entrusted to the 4th Ukrainian Front commanded by Army General Fyodor Tolbukhin and the Separate Coastal Army commanded by Army General Andrey Yeryomenko. Launching attacks from the north and the east, they drove the enemy from the key cities in the peninsula within days. On May 9, 1944, Sevastopol was liberated following a four-day assault, with the German and Romanian troops chucked into the sea.
The enemy spent 250 days trying to seize the city, whereas the Red Army did the job within just one week in May 1944.
🎖 Sevastopol was among the first to be awarded the title of Hero City. This happened on May 8, 1965. In December 1942, the medal For the Defence of Sevastopol was instituted, with over 52,000 people decorated with it by the mid-1990s.
#Victory79
In 1941–1942, the city sustained a 250-day long siege, pinning down a considerable German and Romanian force. Prior to taking Sevastopol by assault, the enemy concentrated the largest artillery group of all used in that war. Had Sevastopol failed to resist for so long, the enemy could have reached the Volga and the Caucasus much earlier, something that would have changed the course of the war.
Red Army troops fought heroically on Mount Sapun, Armoured Turret Battery-30, at the foot of the MacKenzie Heights… Occasionally, they had to attack the enemy with their bare hands, for artillery ammunition was in short supply, the supply lines were disrupted, and ships were sunk by the Germans.
▪️ In June 1942, the last defenders of Sevastopol had to leave the city. During the German occupation, nearly 27,000 local civilians were killed and another 45,000 rounded up and sent for slave labour in Germany.
The enemy spent 250 days trying to seize the city, whereas the Red Army did the job within just one week in May 1944.
🎖 Sevastopol was among the first to be awarded the title of Hero City. This happened on May 8, 1965. In December 1942, the medal For the Defence of Sevastopol was instituted, with over 52,000 people decorated with it by the mid-1990s.
#Victory79
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The Russian Embassy categorically rejects slanderous allegations spread by the Daily Telegraph that residential compounds belonging to Russia have ever been used for anything but diplomatic purposes.
Tellingly, while falsely accusing the Embassy of launching drones from the residence at Seacox Heath, the relevant article features a photo of the same residence, taken from a hovering drone in clear violation of the rules and customs of diplomatic immunity. Obviously, we do not expect that this breach of convention will ever be investigated.
❗Such crude incitement of anti-Russian hysteria is deplorable and serves to further confirm the cozy relationship between some media outlets and the UK government.
Tellingly, while falsely accusing the Embassy of launching drones from the residence at Seacox Heath, the relevant article features a photo of the same residence, taken from a hovering drone in clear violation of the rules and customs of diplomatic immunity. Obviously, we do not expect that this breach of convention will ever be investigated.
❗Such crude incitement of anti-Russian hysteria is deplorable and serves to further confirm the cozy relationship between some media outlets and the UK government.
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May 9, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, H.E. Ambassador Andrei Kelin and Russian diplomats laid flowers and wreaths at the Soviet War Memorial in London.
The commemorative ceremony was also attended by CIS countries’ Ambassadors, members of the Russian Speaking Community Council and the Russian diaspora in the UK.
Other events took place in Edinburgh, Errol, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and other cities.
#9May #WeRemember #Victory79 #GreatVictory
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9 мая в Лондоне прошла церемония возложения венков и цветов к Советскому военному мемориалу - памятнику советским гражданам, погибшим в годы Великой Отечественной войны.
В церемонии приняли участие Посол России в Великобритании А.В.Келин, послы стран СНГ, сотрудники Посольства, представители организаций ветеранов и соотечественников в Великобритании, а также британских общественных объединений.
В завершение торжественной церемонии состоялся пресс-подход Посла А.В.Келина к представителям российских и иностранных СМИ.
#Победа79 #ПодвигБессмертен #9Мая #ДеньПобеды #МыПомним
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On the day of the 79th anniversary of the Great Victory, Consul General of Russia in Edinburgh Denis Moskalenko and employees of the Consulate General laid wreaths at the memorials to the pilots of the 1st Air Transport Division of the Soviet Civil Air Fleet, who participated in the operation to ferry British aircraft to the USSR in 1943, and to the crew of the Soviet submarine B-1, who died on the way from Scotland in 1944.
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