✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to the Heads of State and Government of African countries on the occasion of Africa Day (May 24, 2026)

✍️ Please accept my warmest congratulations on the occasion of #AfricaDay – a holiday that symbolises the victory of the peoples of your continent over colonialism and their aspiration for freedom, peace and prosperity.

African countries have achieved impressive success in the economic and social spheres and are playing an increasingly significant role in addressing pressing issues on the international agenda. Constructive cooperation is expanding within the African Union and a number of subregional organisations, mechanisms for collective response to local conflicts and crises are being developed, and integration processes are being consistently advanced.

The Russian Federation attaches great importance to strengthening its traditionally friendly ties with African states. We are united by the desire to build a just #MultipolarWorld based on genuine equality and the supremacy of international law, free from all forms of discrimination and diktat.

I am confident that the Third Russia-Africa Summit, to be held in Moscow in October, will make it possible to outline new prospects for developing mutually beneficial cooperation between our country and our African partners across various areas.

🤝 I will be glad to welcome African Leaders in Moscow.

I sincerely wish you all sound health and success in your state duties, and peace and well-being to your citizens.

VLADIMIR PUTIN

⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry statement on the conclusion of the NPT Review Conference (May 23, 2026)

The 11th Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (#NPT) completed its work on May 22. Held in New York, it lasted for four weeks and was chaired by Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations.

The conference took place against the dramatic deterioration of the regional and global security environment, which is marked by a significant escalation of threats and the growing importance of strong-arm politics in international affairs.

The event demonstrated the existence of stark differences between many state parties to the NPT, which defined the way the debates unfolded and their substance, as well as the conference’s overall outcome.

The aggression by Israel and the US against Iran in June 2025 and February and March 2026 under the far-fetched pretext of defending the nuclear non-proliferation regime became a major stumbling block in terms of achieving the forum’s objectives. This was not the first time the NPT was used as a means of settling political scores and justifying the use of force. However, the latest developments demonstrated that these unprovoked, unjustified and unlawful actions can have disastrous consequences for the NPT. The conference was ill equipped to offer an accurate assessment of the Iran situation.

The delegations of the so-called collective West contributed to creating an unfavourable environment at the conference. They came to New York in the pursuit of their vested political interests which have nothing to do with the NPT or its subject matter. These countries, primarily EU and NATO members, as well as the EU bureaucrats, did everything to undermine productive dialogue by promoting a destructive agenda with a primary focus on criticising Russia, China, Iran and the DPRK.

These European nations with their dual allegiance professed groundless accusations and did everything to evade any justified criticism against them. They were cynical and clumsy in the way they sought to justify their involvement in mechanisms for carrying out nuclear exercises by alleging that these actions help strengthen nuclear non-proliferation. As a result, these countries were completely opposed to discussing any possibilities for adopting a more transparent posture in terms of their involvement in nuclear-related practices which run counter to the NPT.

Unfortunately, those who have been proactive in advocating total and immediate nuclear disarmament were not always ready to accept the present-day military, political and global strategic reality, which did not help promote a constructive and effective discussion on the NPT’s three pillars: disarmament, non-proliferation and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

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Supported by responsible states, Ambassador Do Hung Viet worked hard to achieve compromises and succeeded on several occasions. He must take credit for preparing a draft outcome document which came close to being adopted by consensus. However, this document was not submitted to the conference for approval due to the failure to address several specific matters, which was attributable to the hard line adopted by the US and its allies.

☝️ This was how the Chair prevented a new round of political confrontation which would have created a negative backdrop for the next review cycle.

The way the conference completed its work did not come as a surprise. It reflects the overall state of affairs in international relations, including within the NPT framework.

Russia is convinced that the fact that the Conference failed to produce an outcome document does not cast a shadow on the NPT’s relevance. It is and remains the cornerstone of international security and nuclear non-proliferation.

👉 The fact that the NPT review took place is what matters the most.

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◾️ Кровавая террористическая атака киевского режима на учебный корпус и общежитие колледжа Луганского государственного педагогического университета унесла 21 юную жизнь, ещё более 60 человек получили ранения.

Спустя два дня место трагедии посетила группа иностранных корреспондентов. В их числе не было ни «Би-би-си», которые прямо отказались, ни «Си-эн-эн», сославшихся на отпуск, ни японских журналистов, которым приехать запретил Токио.

Но многие всё же сделали выбор своими глазами увидеть последствия преступления, совершённого ВСУ в ночь на 22 мая. Вот, что они увидели...

⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry statement on strikes by the Kiev regime’s militants against Russia’s civilian population (May 25, 2026)

The gruesome UAV attack carried out by the Ukrainian armed forces on the night of May 22 against the academic building and dormitory of a college of Lugansk State Pedagogical University in Starobelsk, LPR, has become yet another glaring testimony to the Nazi and terrorist nature of the Kiev regime, which deliberately strikes civilians and does not stop short of the cold-blooded murder of children.

Zelensky’s junta and its Western sponsors, which supply the Ukrainian military with the means to commit crimes against our people, have demonstrated to the entire world their blatant disregard for international humanitarian law.

This is a direct violation of the 1949 Geneva Conventions and their Additional Protocols regulating the protection of civilians during conflicts, the 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child, and a number of other important international instruments.

This has exhausted Russia’s patience.

Under the circumstances, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation are beginning to deliver consistent, systematic strikes against Ukrainian defence industry enterprises in Kiev, including specific sites used for the design, production, programming and preparation for use of UAVs employed by the Kiev regime with the assistance of NATO specialists responsible for supplying components, providing intelligence data and target designation.

Strikes will also be carried out against decision-making centres and command posts.

❗️ Given that the above-mentioned facilities are dispersed across Kiev:

👉 we warn foreign nationals, including staff of diplomatic missions and representative offices of international organisations, of the need to leave the city as soon as possible,
👉 urge residents of the Ukrainian capital not to approach the military and administrative infrastructure facilities of the Zelensky regime.

Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian Muslims on Eid al-Adha holiday

The message reads, in part:

Following the precepts and centuries-old traditions of your ancestors, you widely celebrate this ancient holiday which reconnects believers with the origins of Islam and calls for kindness and justice, charity and piety.

I would like to note that Muslim organisations are actively engaged in our country’s social and cultural life, paying great attention to strengthening family values, fostering patriotism among the younger generation, and implementing socially significant educational and charitable initiatives. Of course, your meaningful efforts to support the defenders of the Fatherland and their families and friends deserve deep appreciation.

On this auspicious and joyful day, we extend our warmest and most sincere congratulations to Muslim people and their families.
🌱 We wish you a peaceful and happy celebration filled with harmony, prosperity, and good health. May this special day bring you unity, success, abundant blessings, and new opportunities for growth and happiness across your great nation. We wish all Nigerians peace, stability, and continued progress.

🇷🇺 Президент Российской Федерации В.В.Путин поздравил личный состав, гражданский персонал и ветеранов Пограничной службы ФСБ России с профессиональным праздником – Днём пограничника.

💬 На протяжении всей истории нашего Отечества защитники рубежей Родины отстаивали интересы государства, верой и правдой служили Родине и нашему народу.

Воины передовых застав и кордонов испокон веков первыми давали отпор врагу, сражались за родную землю, не щадя жизни.

Навечно в нашей благодарной памяти – мужество и стойкость пограничников, которые 85 лет назад, в июне 1941 года, вступили в схватку с нацистами, своей самоотверженностью задержали продвижение врага, уже в первые часы, дни и недели боёв внесли огромный вклад в срыв планов германского командования.

В послевоенный период «зелёные береты» с честью прошли, выдержали многие нелёгкие испытания: уничтожали пособников нацистов и националистическое подполье, жёстко реагировали на попытки незаконного пересечения госграницы, были образцом ратной доблести, выполняя интернациональный долг в Афганистане, достойно решали ответственные задачи в борьбе с международным терроризмом.

И в наши дни в ходе специальной военной операции вы на деле доказываете свой профессионализм, в самых сложных, нестандартных ситуациях действуете бесстрашно и решительно.

🕯 Мы склоняем головы перед памятью наших боевых товарищей, которые пали смертью храбрых, но не покинули свой пост, до конца остались верны воинскому долгу и Отечеству.

Сегодня Пограничная служба ФСБ России – это надёжное звено в обеспечении безопасности страны и наших граждан. Мы и дальше будем делать всё необходимое для совершенствования пограничной инфраструктуры, для всестороннего, качественного укрепления кадрового потенциала и оснащённости наших подразделений.

В этот праздничный день благодарю ветеранов и действующих сотрудников Пограничной службы ФСБ России за преданность Родине, за вашу ратную, боевую работу.

Уверен, что вы и впредь будете добросовестно выполнять поставленные задачи, вносить свой весомый вклад в защиту Отечества от террористов, транснациональной преступности, наркобизнеса, нелегальной миграции, добиваться значимых результатов в борьбе с контрабандой и незаконным промыслом морских биоресурсов.

🤝 Ещё раз поздравляю вас с Днём пограничника и желаю новых успехов в службе. Самые добрые слова – вашим родным и близким.

#ДеньПограничника