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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin took part in the plenary session of the Russia Calling! Forum (December 7, 2023)
💬 You know that the global system of economic relations is going through radical, irreversible changes, as we have just heard, which is due to the fact that a multipolar model is about to replace yesterday’s globalisation model. <...> This change in the global economic landscape and the rise of new leaders are an objective and to a large degree predictable process.
Western elites are trying to contain growth artificially in what they regard as the global periphery, which they have traditionally exploited and used as a resource, as a source of [economic] rent and simply as a colony. To attain this goal, they use sanctions, for example, exacerbating the political situation and provoking conflicts in whole macro-regions in an attempt to maintain their slipping domination.
☝️ Despite any external pressure, rebuffing, pounding on the table, whispering in the ear, there are people who are leaders of countries, and powerful countries at that, who do not succumb to this pressure and are guided primarily by their own national interests, and they fit into the model that we offer for development.
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🇷🇺 Russia is Europe’s largest economy and is now ahead of all the leading EU countries in terms of growth rates. Moreover, the so-called essential non-commodity industries are accounting for an increasing share in the structure of Russia’s economic growth.
We are interested in making our market open and competitive. This is the key to development, a stimulus for the qualitative growth of domestic businesses and the entire Russian economy.
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💬 You know that the global system of economic relations is going through radical, irreversible changes, as we have just heard, which is due to the fact that a multipolar model is about to replace yesterday’s globalisation model. <...> This change in the global economic landscape and the rise of new leaders are an objective and to a large degree predictable process.
Western elites are trying to contain growth artificially in what they regard as the global periphery, which they have traditionally exploited and used as a resource, as a source of [economic] rent and simply as a colony. To attain this goal, they use sanctions, for example, exacerbating the political situation and provoking conflicts in whole macro-regions in an attempt to maintain their slipping domination.
☝️ Despite any external pressure, rebuffing, pounding on the table, whispering in the ear, there are people who are leaders of countries, and powerful countries at that, who do not succumb to this pressure and are guided primarily by their own national interests, and they fit into the model that we offer for development.
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🇷🇺 Russia is Europe’s largest economy and is now ahead of all the leading EU countries in terms of growth rates. Moreover, the so-called essential non-commodity industries are accounting for an increasing share in the structure of Russia’s economic growth.
We are interested in making our market open and competitive. This is the key to development, a stimulus for the qualitative growth of domestic businesses and the entire Russian economy.
You know, you can waste your breath as much as you want, making slogans and threats – let this be up to those Western politicians who intend to cancel Russia. But all this hype cannot cancel the immutable fact that it has always been profitable to work with Russia and in Russia; it is profitable today and will remain profitable.
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✉️ President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the passing of his brother, Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.
✍️ Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad rightfully commanded great authority in the Middle East. His dedicated efforts contributed substantially to the socioeconomic development of Kuwait and the elevation of the country’s standing in the international arena. We appreciate his personal contribution to fostering strong and friendly Russian-Kuwaiti relations.
The President of Russia asked to convey his sincere sympathy and support to all members of the Al-Sabah family and the friendly people of Kuwait.
✍️ Emir Nawaf Al-Ahmad rightfully commanded great authority in the Middle East. His dedicated efforts contributed substantially to the socioeconomic development of Kuwait and the elevation of the country’s standing in the international arena. We appreciate his personal contribution to fostering strong and friendly Russian-Kuwaiti relations.
The President of Russia asked to convey his sincere sympathy and support to all members of the Al-Sabah family and the friendly people of Kuwait.
بعث فخامة الرئيس فلاديمير بوتين، رئيس روسيا الاتحادية 🇷🇺، برقية التعزية إلى حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ مشعل الأحمد الجابر الصباح، أمير دولة الكويت 🇰🇼، وذلك في وفاة صاحب السمو الشيخ نواف الأحمد الجابر الصباح، الله يرحمه:
"تقبلوا أحر التعازي العميقة في وفاة أخيكم الأمير نواف الأحمد الجابر الصباح. إن الشيخ نواف الأحمد حقاً حظى بمتانة كبيرة وسُمعة عالية في الشرق الأوسط حيث أنه قام بكل ما بوسعه من أجل تطوير الكويت اقتصادياً واجتماعياً وتعزيز مكانة البلاد على الصعيد الدولي. إننا في روسيا نقدر عاليا دوره الشخصي في ترسيخ العلاقات الودية التي تربط بين روسيا والكويت.
وأرجوكم، صاحب السمو، نقل عبارات التعاطف والمواساة لأفراد أسرة الصباح جمعاء وللشعب الكويتي الصديق."
"تقبلوا أحر التعازي العميقة في وفاة أخيكم الأمير نواف الأحمد الجابر الصباح. إن الشيخ نواف الأحمد حقاً حظى بمتانة كبيرة وسُمعة عالية في الشرق الأوسط حيث أنه قام بكل ما بوسعه من أجل تطوير الكويت اقتصادياً واجتماعياً وتعزيز مكانة البلاد على الصعيد الدولي. إننا في روسيا نقدر عاليا دوره الشخصي في ترسيخ العلاقات الودية التي تربط بين روسيا والكويت.
وأرجوكم، صاحب السمو، نقل عبارات التعاطف والمواساة لأفراد أسرة الصباح جمعاء وللشعب الكويتي الصديق."
بعث فخامة الرئيس فلاديمير بوتين، رئيس روسيا الاتحادية، برقية التهنئة إلى حضرة صاحب السمو الشيخ مشعل الأحمد الجابر الصباح، أمير دولة الكويت، وذلك بمناسبة تولي مسند الإمارة:
"تقبلوا أخلص التهاني بمناسبة تولي مسند الإمارة.
إن العلاقات بين روسيا والكويت تتميز بالطابع الودي تقليديا. إنني على يقين بأن هذه الروابط ستمضي قدما في التطور في مختلف المجالات لما فيه خير شعبينا ومن أجل ترسيخ السلام والأمن في منطقة الشرق الأوسط.
أتمنى لكم من صميم قلبي النجاح والتوفيق في أداء مهامكم ودوام الصحة والعافية."
President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a cable of congratulations to the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of his accession to power.
The message reads, in part:
“Accept my sincere congratulations on your accession to power.
Relations between Russia and Kuwait are traditionally friendly. I am confident that these ties will continue to develop productively in various areas for the benefit of our peoples and in the interest of strengthening peace and security in the Middle East.
I sincerely wish you success in your state activities, good health and prosperity.”
Президент России В.В.Путин направил поздравительную телеграмму Его Высочеству шейху Мишаалю Аль-Ахмеду Аль-Джаберу Ас-Сабаху, Эмиру Кувейта:
«Примите искренние поздравления по случаю Вашего вступления на престол.
Отношения между Россией и Кувейтом традиционно носят дружественный характер. Уверен, что эти отношения будут и впредь плодотворно развиваться в различных областях на благо наших народов, в интересах укрепления мира и безопасности на Ближнем Востоке.
От души желаю Вам успехов в государственной деятельности, а также доброго здоровья и благополучия».
"تقبلوا أخلص التهاني بمناسبة تولي مسند الإمارة.
إن العلاقات بين روسيا والكويت تتميز بالطابع الودي تقليديا. إنني على يقين بأن هذه الروابط ستمضي قدما في التطور في مختلف المجالات لما فيه خير شعبينا ومن أجل ترسيخ السلام والأمن في منطقة الشرق الأوسط.
أتمنى لكم من صميم قلبي النجاح والتوفيق في أداء مهامكم ودوام الصحة والعافية."
President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a cable of congratulations to the Emir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Mishaal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on the occasion of his accession to power.
The message reads, in part:
“Accept my sincere congratulations on your accession to power.
Relations between Russia and Kuwait are traditionally friendly. I am confident that these ties will continue to develop productively in various areas for the benefit of our peoples and in the interest of strengthening peace and security in the Middle East.
I sincerely wish you success in your state activities, good health and prosperity.”
Президент России В.В.Путин направил поздравительную телеграмму Его Высочеству шейху Мишаалю Аль-Ахмеду Аль-Джаберу Ас-Сабаху, Эмиру Кувейта:
«Примите искренние поздравления по случаю Вашего вступления на престол.
Отношения между Россией и Кувейтом традиционно носят дружественный характер. Уверен, что эти отношения будут и впредь плодотворно развиваться в различных областях на благо наших народов, в интересах укрепления мира и безопасности на Ближнем Востоке.
От души желаю Вам успехов в государственной деятельности, а также доброго здоровья и благополучия».
EAEU 🇷🇺🇦🇲🇧🇾🇰🇿🇰🇬 and China 🇨🇳 are developing a strategic partnership
The 5th conference “Eurasian Studies on Modern China and Eurasia” took place in Yerevan.
🤝 The main topics of discussion during the event were the practical implementation of the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the formation of a multipolar world order, the transformation of global supply chains, etc.
Gohar Barseghyan, Director of the Integration Development Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, emphasized that the EAEU is actively interacting with China, including within the framework of BRICS, SCO and other formats, including interface with the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” initiative.”
He added that such a dialogue ensures the synergy of regional economic development strategies and is a driver for the formation of a multipolar world order.
The 5th conference “Eurasian Studies on Modern China and Eurasia” took place in Yerevan.
🤝 The main topics of discussion during the event were the practical implementation of the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” initiative, the formation of a multipolar world order, the transformation of global supply chains, etc.
Gohar Barseghyan, Director of the Integration Development Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission, emphasized that the EAEU is actively interacting with China, including within the framework of BRICS, SCO and other formats, including interface with the Chinese “One Belt, One Road” initiative.”
He added that such a dialogue ensures the synergy of regional economic development strategies and is a driver for the formation of a multipolar world order.
🎙️قال وزير الخارجية الروسي 🇷🇺 السيد سيرغي لافروف خلال المؤتمر الصحفي عقب منتدى التعاون العربي الروسي في دورته السادسة:
"أكدنا من جديد موقفنا المشترك الداعم لتحقيق وقف دائم لإطلاق النار في أقرب وقت ممكن في 🇵🇸 قطاع غزة وتقديم المساعدات لسكان القطاع الذين يعانون من العواقب الإنسانية الوخيمة الناجمة عن الحصار والأعمال العدائية المستمرة."
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a joint news conference following the 6th Session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum:
“We reaffirmed our shared position in favour of achieving a sustainable ceasefire as soon as possible and providing assistance to the people of Gaza who are suffering from the severe humanitarian consequences of the blockade and the ongoing hostilities. “
📍https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1922112/
"أكدنا من جديد موقفنا المشترك الداعم لتحقيق وقف دائم لإطلاق النار في أقرب وقت ممكن في 🇵🇸 قطاع غزة وتقديم المساعدات لسكان القطاع الذين يعانون من العواقب الإنسانية الوخيمة الناجمة عن الحصار والأعمال العدائية المستمرة."
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a joint news conference following the 6th Session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum:
“We reaffirmed our shared position in favour of achieving a sustainable ceasefire as soon as possible and providing assistance to the people of Gaza who are suffering from the severe humanitarian consequences of the blockade and the ongoing hostilities. “
📍https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1922112/
В соответствии с устоявшейся доброй традицией в российском диппредставительстве 27 декабря 2023 г. прошло празднование наступающего Нового Года. В красочном театрализованном мероприятии участвовали ученики и преподаватели средней школы при Посольстве. Новогоднюю атмосферу создавали хорошо знакомые музыкальные и поэтические произведения прошлых лет. Они нашли живой отклик среди присутствовавших в зале сотрудников и гостей Посольства из числа наших соотечественников и представителей посольств стран СНГ. Взрослые радушно поддерживали аплодисментами выступавших детей. С поздравительным словом к участникам и гостям обратился Посол России в Кувейте В.Ф.Желтов.
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🇺🇳 The UN General Assembly adopted a Russian-drafted resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism, racial discrimination and xenophobia.
For the second year in a row, the adoption of this instrumental document has been accompanied by overt political posturing by Western countries and their attempts to settle scores with Russia against the backdrop of the continuing Ukraine crisis.
This time around, the West and, in particular, the EU countries abandoned any attempts to justify their refusal to support the resolution by clumsy references to freedom of assembly and speech. They spoke out against international efforts to fight the aggressive manifestations of racism and xenophobia.
The position adopted by Germany, Italy and Japan is a matter of special concern, since the fact that they have been encouraging dangerous trends of this kind leads us to question where the Western democracy is headed considering the dark pages in the history of these three countries in the 20th century.
☝️ Nevertheless, the outcome of this vote was a clear demonstration of the unwavering and tangible support by the international community for Russia’s initiatives as submitted to the UN General Assembly every year.
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For the second year in a row, the adoption of this instrumental document has been accompanied by overt political posturing by Western countries and their attempts to settle scores with Russia against the backdrop of the continuing Ukraine crisis.
This time around, the West and, in particular, the EU countries abandoned any attempts to justify their refusal to support the resolution by clumsy references to freedom of assembly and speech. They spoke out against international efforts to fight the aggressive manifestations of racism and xenophobia.
The position adopted by Germany, Italy and Japan is a matter of special concern, since the fact that they have been encouraging dangerous trends of this kind leads us to question where the Western democracy is headed considering the dark pages in the history of these three countries in the 20th century.
☝️ Nevertheless, the outcome of this vote was a clear demonstration of the unwavering and tangible support by the international community for Russia’s initiatives as submitted to the UN General Assembly every year.
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📑 The Foreign Ministry of the Russian Federation has compiled the latest report on the glorification of Nazism, the proliferation of neo-Nazism and other practices that escalate modern forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance, 2023 edition.
The report has been drawn up in line with Russia’s efforts to preserve the historical truth about the course and outcome of World War II.
Primarily caused by blatant double standards and revanchism, the negative tendencies described in the report become more prominent every year.
❗️ This year is sadly no exception
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There is a significant number of countries today where Nazi collaborators are now honoured as “fighters for independence” of these countries, and where all possible means are used to reshape public opinion to take a different tone. <...> Russia sees increasingly more evidence that the roles played by the officials of these countries are damaging their own people’s interests.
In February 2022, the collective West gained another impetus and motivation to justify its Russophobic activity after Russia started the special military operation to de-Nazify and demilitarise Ukraine and protect the civilian population of Donbass. In reality, the West’s activity took the shape of total discrimination against Russians, which persists to this day.
The exposed tendencies only confirm Russia’s claim that racial discrimination and the glorification of Nazism create a serious threat to the values of true democracy and the protection of human rights, seriously challenging international and regional security.
☝️ Importantly, the absolute majority of members of the global community shares Russia’s approaches to countering the glorification of Nazism.
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The report has been drawn up in line with Russia’s efforts to preserve the historical truth about the course and outcome of World War II.
Primarily caused by blatant double standards and revanchism, the negative tendencies described in the report become more prominent every year.
❗️ This year is sadly no exception
<...>
There is a significant number of countries today where Nazi collaborators are now honoured as “fighters for independence” of these countries, and where all possible means are used to reshape public opinion to take a different tone. <...> Russia sees increasingly more evidence that the roles played by the officials of these countries are damaging their own people’s interests.
In February 2022, the collective West gained another impetus and motivation to justify its Russophobic activity after Russia started the special military operation to de-Nazify and demilitarise Ukraine and protect the civilian population of Donbass. In reality, the West’s activity took the shape of total discrimination against Russians, which persists to this day.
The exposed tendencies only confirm Russia’s claim that racial discrimination and the glorification of Nazism create a serious threat to the values of true democracy and the protection of human rights, seriously challenging international and regional security.
☝️ Importantly, the absolute majority of members of the global community shares Russia’s approaches to countering the glorification of Nazism.
Read in full (In PFD)
🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council meetings:
Key points:
• We are expected to approve a declaration, drafted on the Russian side’s initiative, on the further development of economic processes within our association for the period to 2030 and further to 2045.
📈 The Eurasian Union will soon be 10 years old. Over this period, the scale of trade has almost doubled and the aggregate GDP of the EAEU countries has grown from $1.6 trillion to $2.5 trillion US dollars.
• In Russia, GDP added three percent in the first three quarters and we expect it to reach 3.5 percent for the annual results. Other EAEU countries have also recorded a substantial increase in GDP.
🇮🇷 In the run-up to our meeting, a free trade agreement between the EAEU and Iran was signed. Once the agreement comes into force, practically all categories of goods produced in the Union will obtain duty-free access to the extensive Iranian market with 90 million consumers, and non-tariff barriers will be significantly reduced.
🇪🇬🇦🇪🇮🇩 Work on a draft free trade agreement with Egypt is at a very advanced stage. Apart from that, the Eurasian Commission is negotiating with the UAE and Indonesia.
• Overall, as the EAEU’s authority and economic weight grows, an increasing number of countries and international organisations are showing interest in establishing mutually beneficial contacts with the EAEU.
🇨🇳 The work on aligning integration processes within the EAEU and China's Belt and Road Initiative is also yielding real results.
Key points:
• We are expected to approve a declaration, drafted on the Russian side’s initiative, on the further development of economic processes within our association for the period to 2030 and further to 2045.
📈 The Eurasian Union will soon be 10 years old. Over this period, the scale of trade has almost doubled and the aggregate GDP of the EAEU countries has grown from $1.6 trillion to $2.5 trillion US dollars.
• In Russia, GDP added three percent in the first three quarters and we expect it to reach 3.5 percent for the annual results. Other EAEU countries have also recorded a substantial increase in GDP.
🇮🇷 In the run-up to our meeting, a free trade agreement between the EAEU and Iran was signed. Once the agreement comes into force, practically all categories of goods produced in the Union will obtain duty-free access to the extensive Iranian market with 90 million consumers, and non-tariff barriers will be significantly reduced.
🇪🇬🇦🇪🇮🇩 Work on a draft free trade agreement with Egypt is at a very advanced stage. Apart from that, the Eurasian Commission is negotiating with the UAE and Indonesia.
• Overall, as the EAEU’s authority and economic weight grows, an increasing number of countries and international organisations are showing interest in establishing mutually beneficial contacts with the EAEU.
🇨🇳 The work on aligning integration processes within the EAEU and China's Belt and Road Initiative is also yielding real results.
On January 9, 2024 registration for the online Open Olympiad of the RUDN University for foreign citizens will be launched: http://olymp.rudn.ru/gb/
The competition is for students wishing to enroll for study in the RUDN University for Bachelor, Specialist, Master`s Degree and PhD Programs in 2024.
The winners of the Olympiad are given the opportunity to study in the chosen course on a scholarship basis. Prize-winners can take advantage of a discount on a contract basis.
Please note that the registration closes on January 21, 2024 (6:00 pm, Moscow time).
The competition is for students wishing to enroll for study in the RUDN University for Bachelor, Specialist, Master`s Degree and PhD Programs in 2024.
The winners of the Olympiad are given the opportunity to study in the chosen course on a scholarship basis. Prize-winners can take advantage of a discount on a contract basis.
Please note that the registration closes on January 21, 2024 (6:00 pm, Moscow time).
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🎙 Statement by Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question (January 12, 2024)
💬 Russia supported Algeria's initiative to convene today's urgent meeting of the Council on the situation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with a focus on the threat of forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, in light of the illegality of such steps by West Jerusalem in the terms of international law.
And that is only part of the deadly "puzzle" that assembles into the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
As of now, more than 23,000 people have been killed in the enclave. That includes, by preliminary data, more than 7,500 children. Thousands of people are missing under the rubble of destroyed buildings. <...> Civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, has been destroyed almost completely. The total blockade of Gaza has led to acute shortages of water, fuel and medical supplies. <...> Since the beginning of the escalation, some 2 million people have already been displaced. Half of them are women and children. <...>
❗️ The attack of October 7 cannot be used to legitimize Israel's use of force in the Gaza Strip. <...>
A coherent strategy of West Jerusalem is emerging. Its goal is to forcibly displace Palestinians, and its logic is simple - to make life in Gaza unbearable, even impossible, leaving the civilian population with the unimaginable choice – either leave your homeland or get killed. <...>
☝️ Under the current circumstances, Russia's principled approaches remain unchanged:
• an immediate ceasefire,
• unimpeded & safe humanitarian access,
• release of hostages,
• the restoration of the political horizon on the basis of the two-state solution for the Middle East settlement.
⚠️ Without an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the Middle East risks plunging into a full-scale war with the most serious global implications.
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💬 Russia supported Algeria's initiative to convene today's urgent meeting of the Council on the situation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, with a focus on the threat of forced displacement of Palestinians from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, in light of the illegality of such steps by West Jerusalem in the terms of international law.
And that is only part of the deadly "puzzle" that assembles into the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.
As of now, more than 23,000 people have been killed in the enclave. That includes, by preliminary data, more than 7,500 children. Thousands of people are missing under the rubble of destroyed buildings. <...> Civilian infrastructure, including medical facilities, has been destroyed almost completely. The total blockade of Gaza has led to acute shortages of water, fuel and medical supplies. <...> Since the beginning of the escalation, some 2 million people have already been displaced. Half of them are women and children. <...>
❗️ The attack of October 7 cannot be used to legitimize Israel's use of force in the Gaza Strip. <...>
A coherent strategy of West Jerusalem is emerging. Its goal is to forcibly displace Palestinians, and its logic is simple - to make life in Gaza unbearable, even impossible, leaving the civilian population with the unimaginable choice – either leave your homeland or get killed. <...>
☝️ Under the current circumstances, Russia's principled approaches remain unchanged:
• an immediate ceasefire,
• unimpeded & safe humanitarian access,
• release of hostages,
• the restoration of the political horizon on the basis of the two-state solution for the Middle East settlement.
⚠️ Without an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the Middle East risks plunging into a full-scale war with the most serious global implications.
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