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⚡️ Comment by Foreign Ministry Official Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on developments regarding Russian nationals on board oil tanker Marinera (January 9, 2026)
💬 In response to our appeal, US President Donald Trump has made a decision to release two Russian nationals from the crew of the oil tanker Marinera, which was previously detained during the operation in the North Atlantic.
We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership.
We are beginning immediate action on all issues related to ensuring the prompt return of our fellow citizens to their homeland.
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💬 In response to our appeal, US President Donald Trump has made a decision to release two Russian nationals from the crew of the oil tanker Marinera, which was previously detained during the operation in the North Atlantic.
We welcome this decision and express our gratitude to the US leadership.
We are beginning immediate action on all issues related to ensuring the prompt return of our fellow citizens to their homeland.
🔊 Audio by Maria Zakharova (in Russian)
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⚡️ On false allegations against the Russian side regarding damage to Embassy of Qatar in Kiev
Ukrainian sources are circulating reports alleging that the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Kiev sustained damage during the Russian strike on January 9.
Diplomatic missions have never been targeted by the Russian Armed Forces.
There were no military or other designated targets located in the immediate vicinity of the Qatari diplomatic mission. This strongly suggests that the damage to the embassy building was caused by a malfunction of the Ukrainian air defence system.
Russia regards the State of Qatar as a friendly state and a priority partner.
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Ukrainian sources are circulating reports alleging that the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Kiev sustained damage during the Russian strike on January 9.
Diplomatic missions have never been targeted by the Russian Armed Forces.
There were no military or other designated targets located in the immediate vicinity of the Qatari diplomatic mission. This strongly suggests that the damage to the embassy building was caused by a malfunction of the Ukrainian air defence system.
Russia regards the State of Qatar as a friendly state and a priority partner.
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💬 High Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova:
At the invitation of the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric Egger we met at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva.
We reviewed issues related to the search for missing persons and the protection of the rights of civilians staying in temporary accommodation facilities.
We also discussed the transfer of parcels containing letters from relatives of POWs, as well as the need to ensure respect for the rights of Russian servicemen held in penitentiary institutions in Ukraine.
At the invitation of the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross Mirjana Spoljaric Egger we met at the ICRC headquarters in Geneva.
We reviewed issues related to the search for missing persons and the protection of the rights of civilians staying in temporary accommodation facilities.
We also discussed the transfer of parcels containing letters from relatives of POWs, as well as the need to ensure respect for the rights of Russian servicemen held in penitentiary institutions in Ukraine.
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🎬✨ Celebrating Cinema Without Borders ✨🎬
We are proud to share that the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (10–18 January 2026) featured Russian director Polina Kondrateva and her film “From Scratch” in the Women Filmmakers section. The film was honored with a prize, which was received on behalf of the director by Alexandra Khlevnoy the Director of the Russian House in Dhaka.
This year, the festival showcased an impressive 16 Russian films, highlighting the diversity, creativity, and strength of contemporary Russian cinema.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Dhaka International Film Festival for this recognition, their openness, warm hospitality, and genuine interest in Russian cinema and culture.
Events like this remind us that art has no borders. Cinema brings people closer, connecting different traditions and cultures through powerful stories and shared emotions.
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We are proud to share that the 24th Dhaka International Film Festival (10–18 January 2026) featured Russian director Polina Kondrateva and her film “From Scratch” in the Women Filmmakers section. The film was honored with a prize, which was received on behalf of the director by Alexandra Khlevnoy the Director of the Russian House in Dhaka.
This year, the festival showcased an impressive 16 Russian films, highlighting the diversity, creativity, and strength of contemporary Russian cinema.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Dhaka International Film Festival for this recognition, their openness, warm hospitality, and genuine interest in Russian cinema and culture.
Events like this remind us that art has no borders. Cinema brings people closer, connecting different traditions and cultures through powerful stories and shared emotions.
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🇷🇺 On January 15 Vladimir Putin received the letters of credence from newly appointed ambassadors of foreign nations. The ceremony took place in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.
The letters of credence were presented to the President of Russia by the representatives of Republic of Slovenia, Federal Republic of Somalia, Gabonese Republic, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, French Republic, Republic of Senegal, Republic of Rwanda, Czech Republic, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Portuguese Republic, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Federative Republic of Brazil, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Colombia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Austria, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Peru, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Republic of Lebanon, Swiss Confederation, Republic of Iraq, Italian Republic, and Republic of Maldives.
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Excerpts from President Putin's speech at the ceremony for presenting letters of credence:
💬 Vladimir Putin: International cooperation is fundamental to humanity’s sustainable development and prosperity. In today’s diverse and interconnected world, global stability and security depend directly on the ability of states to interact constructively. Open and honest partnerships create the conditions needed to tackle our shared challenges.
There is a reason why people say that peace does not come by itself. It must be built, day-by-day, and it is a painstaking process. Achieving peace requires effort, a sense of responsibility and the ability to make deliberate choices. This posture is especially relevant today considering the increasingly deteriorating international environment. Old conflicts are escalating, while new serious hotbeds of tension emerge.
At the same time, unilateral and dangerous actions often substitute diplomacy, efforts to come to a compromise or find solutions which would suit everyone. Instead of having states engage in dialogue with one another, there are those relying on the might-makes-right principle to assert their unilateral narratives, those who believe that they can impose their will, lecture others how they must live and issue orders.
Dozens of countries across the world have been suffering from the infringement of their sovereign rights, from chaos and lawlessness. They lack the strength and resources to stand up for themselves.
Placing a greater emphasis on having all members of the international community respect international law, as well as facilitating the advent of new emerging trends and a fair multipolar world order can be viewed as a reasonable solution.
I would like to note that Russia is sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world. Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both our national interests and the objective trends of global development. <...>
Russia advocates for strengthening the key, central role of the United Nations in global affairs, the organisation that celebrated its anniversary last year. <...>
Security must be truly comprehensive and, therefore, equal and indivisible, and it cannot be ensured for some at the expense of the security of others.
This principle is enshrined in fundamental international legal instruments.
Disregarding this basic, vital principle has never led to anything good and never will. This has been clearly demonstrated by the crisis around Ukraine, which became a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests and a deliberate policy of creating threats to our security, including the advancement of the NATO bloc towards Russia’s borders – contrary to the public promises made to us.
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☝️ Russia is always open to building equal and constructive relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being, and development.
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The letters of credence were presented to the President of Russia by the representatives of Republic of Slovenia, Federal Republic of Somalia, Gabonese Republic, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, French Republic, Republic of Senegal, Republic of Rwanda, Czech Republic, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Portuguese Republic, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Federative Republic of Brazil, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Colombia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Austria, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Peru, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Republic of Lebanon, Swiss Confederation, Republic of Iraq, Italian Republic, and Republic of Maldives.
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Excerpts from President Putin's speech at the ceremony for presenting letters of credence:
💬 Vladimir Putin: International cooperation is fundamental to humanity’s sustainable development and prosperity. In today’s diverse and interconnected world, global stability and security depend directly on the ability of states to interact constructively. Open and honest partnerships create the conditions needed to tackle our shared challenges.
There is a reason why people say that peace does not come by itself. It must be built, day-by-day, and it is a painstaking process. Achieving peace requires effort, a sense of responsibility and the ability to make deliberate choices. This posture is especially relevant today considering the increasingly deteriorating international environment. Old conflicts are escalating, while new serious hotbeds of tension emerge.
At the same time, unilateral and dangerous actions often substitute diplomacy, efforts to come to a compromise or find solutions which would suit everyone. Instead of having states engage in dialogue with one another, there are those relying on the might-makes-right principle to assert their unilateral narratives, those who believe that they can impose their will, lecture others how they must live and issue orders.
Dozens of countries across the world have been suffering from the infringement of their sovereign rights, from chaos and lawlessness. They lack the strength and resources to stand up for themselves.
Placing a greater emphasis on having all members of the international community respect international law, as well as facilitating the advent of new emerging trends and a fair multipolar world order can be viewed as a reasonable solution.
I would like to note that Russia is sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world. Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both our national interests and the objective trends of global development. <...>
Russia advocates for strengthening the key, central role of the United Nations in global affairs, the organisation that celebrated its anniversary last year. <...>
Security must be truly comprehensive and, therefore, equal and indivisible, and it cannot be ensured for some at the expense of the security of others.
This principle is enshrined in fundamental international legal instruments.
Disregarding this basic, vital principle has never led to anything good and never will. This has been clearly demonstrated by the crisis around Ukraine, which became a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests and a deliberate policy of creating threats to our security, including the advancement of the NATO bloc towards Russia’s borders – contrary to the public promises made to us.
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☝️ Russia is always open to building equal and constructive relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being, and development.
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🌱 A major Russian producer and exporter of fertilisers, Uralchem Group, donated 30,000 tonnes of potash to Bangladesh. The official handover ceremony was held in Dhaka on January 19.
The event was marked by the participation of Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.), Honourable Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Alexander Khozin, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, and representatives of Uralchem Group.
In his speech, the head of Russian diplomatic mission emphasized that fertilisers are fundamental to food security, as they ensure productivity and resilience of agricultural crops. He explained that the shipment is free of charge and any conditions, and goes in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal #2 — “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.”
The delivery of the fertilisers was facilitated by the World Food Programme (WFP), while Uralchem Group covered the sea freight and other associated costs.
The event was marked by the participation of Lt. Gen. Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (Retd.), Honourable Adviser, Ministry of Agriculture of Bangladesh, H.E. Mr. Alexander Khozin, Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh, and representatives of Uralchem Group.
In his speech, the head of Russian diplomatic mission emphasized that fertilisers are fundamental to food security, as they ensure productivity and resilience of agricultural crops. He explained that the shipment is free of charge and any conditions, and goes in line with UN Sustainable Development Goal #2 — “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture.”
The delivery of the fertilisers was facilitated by the World Food Programme (WFP), while Uralchem Group covered the sea freight and other associated costs.
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🌱 Ключевой российский производитель и экспортер удобрений, группа «Уралхим», передала Бангладеш 30 000 тонн калийных удобрений. Официальная церемония по этому случаю состоялась в Дакке 19 января.
В мероприятии приняли участие генерал-лейтенант в отставке Мохаммад Джахангир Алам Чоудхури, курирующий Министерство сельского хозяйства Бангладеш, посол России Александр Хозин и представители группы «Уралхим».
В своей речи глава российской дипломатической миссии подчеркнул, что удобрения крайне важны для продовольственной безопасности, поскольку они обеспечивают продуктивность и жизнеспособность сельскохозяйственных культур. Он пояснил, что поставка осуществляется бесплатно, без каких-либо дополнительных условий и соответствует Цели устойчивого развития ООН № 2 — «Ликвидация голода, обеспечение продовольственной безопасности и улучшение питания, а также содействие устойчивому сельскому хозяйству».
Доставка удобрений была организована при содействии Всемирной продовольственной программы (ВПП), а группа компаний «Уралхим» покрыла стоимость морской перевозки и другие сопутствующие расходы
В мероприятии приняли участие генерал-лейтенант в отставке Мохаммад Джахангир Алам Чоудхури, курирующий Министерство сельского хозяйства Бангладеш, посол России Александр Хозин и представители группы «Уралхим».
В своей речи глава российской дипломатической миссии подчеркнул, что удобрения крайне важны для продовольственной безопасности, поскольку они обеспечивают продуктивность и жизнеспособность сельскохозяйственных культур. Он пояснил, что поставка осуществляется бесплатно, без каких-либо дополнительных условий и соответствует Цели устойчивого развития ООН № 2 — «Ликвидация голода, обеспечение продовольственной безопасности и улучшение питания, а также содействие устойчивому сельскому хозяйству».
Доставка удобрений была организована при содействии Всемирной продовольственной программы (ВПП), а группа компаний «Уралхим» покрыла стоимость морской перевозки и другие сопутствующие расходы
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On January 20, the delegation of the Russian Embassy lead by the Ambassador Alexander Khozin paid a courtesy call on Tarique Rahman, Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
The head of Russian diplomatic mission emphasized his hope for progressive strengthening of mutually beneficial ties between Russia and Bangladesh under any political force than comes to power as the result of the elections. Alexander Khozin wished BNP a successful campaign.
The sides discussed the most prospectful areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy and trade in agricultural goods. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of promoting interparlamentary contacts.
Sattar Mia, president of the Russian Friendship Society with Bangladesh, who was also present at the meeting, expressed an intention to further develop business ties, cultural exchange and people-to-people links for the good of our two nations.
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20 января делегация посольства России в Бангладеш во главе с послом Александром Хозиным нанесла визит вежливости Тарику Рахману, председателю Националистической партии Бангладеш (НПБ).
Глава российской дипломатической миссии выразил надежду на дальнейшее укрепление взаимовыгодных связей между Россией и Бангладеш, какая бы партия ни сформировала правительство по итогам предстоящих выборов. Александр Хозин пожелал НПБ успешной избирательной кампании.
Стороны обсудили наиболее перспективные направления двустороннего сотрудничества, включая энергетику и торговлю сельскохозяйственной продукцией. Посол также подчеркнул важность развития межпарламентских контактов.
Саттар Миа, президент Общества дружбы России с Бангладеш, также присутствовавший на встрече, выразил намерение и дальше развивать деловые, культурные и гуманитарные связи на благо двух стран.
The head of Russian diplomatic mission emphasized his hope for progressive strengthening of mutually beneficial ties between Russia and Bangladesh under any political force than comes to power as the result of the elections. Alexander Khozin wished BNP a successful campaign.
The sides discussed the most prospectful areas of bilateral cooperation, including energy and trade in agricultural goods. The Ambassador also stressed the importance of promoting interparlamentary contacts.
Sattar Mia, president of the Russian Friendship Society with Bangladesh, who was also present at the meeting, expressed an intention to further develop business ties, cultural exchange and people-to-people links for the good of our two nations.
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20 января делегация посольства России в Бангладеш во главе с послом Александром Хозиным нанесла визит вежливости Тарику Рахману, председателю Националистической партии Бангладеш (НПБ).
Глава российской дипломатической миссии выразил надежду на дальнейшее укрепление взаимовыгодных связей между Россией и Бангладеш, какая бы партия ни сформировала правительство по итогам предстоящих выборов. Александр Хозин пожелал НПБ успешной избирательной кампании.
Стороны обсудили наиболее перспективные направления двустороннего сотрудничества, включая энергетику и торговлю сельскохозяйственной продукцией. Посол также подчеркнул важность развития межпарламентских контактов.
Саттар Миа, президент Общества дружбы России с Бангладеш, также присутствовавший на встрече, выразил намерение и дальше развивать деловые, культурные и гуманитарные связи на благо двух стран.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The events of the first twenty days of 2026 have surpassed everything in terms of intensity that 2025 left behind.
We have witnessed unprecedented events – a blatant armed invasion by the US of Venezuela, resulting in dozens killed and wounded, as well as the seizure and forcible removal of the legitimate President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro together with his spouse. At the same time, we are observing threats directed at Cuba and other countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Of deep concern are the overt and openly declared attempts by external forces to destabilize the political situation in Iran. In particular, one such “political figure” of our time – the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas – recently stated that, by supporting protests, the international community, apparently meaning the EU, is seeking regime change in that country.
I will not even dwell on the aspiration of most Western countries to continue using the Kiev regime for armed confrontation with Russia. The goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on us is voiced less frequently now, but by all indications it remains present in the minds and plans of, above all, European leaders.
🇷🇺 Russia will defend its interests consistently – without encroaching on anyone’s legitimate rights, yet without allowing our own legitimate rights to be treated arbitrarily.
As for the theses used by the West with regard to our country in 2025, the “isolation” of Russia – as is obvious to everyone – did not happen, no matter how insistently our ill-wishers spoke of it.
❗️ Our position on Ukraine is that it is necessary to eliminate the root causes of this crisis, which the West for many years deliberately created in order to turn this country into a threat to our security, using it as a bulwark against Russia directly on our borders.
A major event in 2025 was the celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – the Parade on Red Square and the large number of foreign guests. We value everyone who personally took part in these celebrations or sent a special delegation.
👉 We are interested in contributing to de-escalation in all the hotspots referred to – be it Venezuela, and I would especially highlight the situation around Iran, which must be resolved on the basis of respect and Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
We are convinced that, for a long-term settlement in the Middle East, it is finally necessary to implement the UN decision on the establishment of a Palestinian State. This criterion fully retains its relevance in light of the widely discussed Donald Trump's initiative to establish a “Peace Council”.
🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The events of the first twenty days of 2026 have surpassed everything in terms of intensity that 2025 left behind.
We have witnessed unprecedented events – a blatant armed invasion by the US of Venezuela, resulting in dozens killed and wounded, as well as the seizure and forcible removal of the legitimate President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro together with his spouse. At the same time, we are observing threats directed at Cuba and other countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Of deep concern are the overt and openly declared attempts by external forces to destabilize the political situation in Iran. In particular, one such “political figure” of our time – the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas – recently stated that, by supporting protests, the international community, apparently meaning the EU, is seeking regime change in that country.
I will not even dwell on the aspiration of most Western countries to continue using the Kiev regime for armed confrontation with Russia. The goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on us is voiced less frequently now, but by all indications it remains present in the minds and plans of, above all, European leaders.
🇷🇺 Russia will defend its interests consistently – without encroaching on anyone’s legitimate rights, yet without allowing our own legitimate rights to be treated arbitrarily.
As for the theses used by the West with regard to our country in 2025, the “isolation” of Russia – as is obvious to everyone – did not happen, no matter how insistently our ill-wishers spoke of it.
❗️ Our position on Ukraine is that it is necessary to eliminate the root causes of this crisis, which the West for many years deliberately created in order to turn this country into a threat to our security, using it as a bulwark against Russia directly on our borders.
A major event in 2025 was the celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – the Parade on Red Square and the large number of foreign guests. We value everyone who personally took part in these celebrations or sent a special delegation.
👉 We are interested in contributing to de-escalation in all the hotspots referred to – be it Venezuela, and I would especially highlight the situation around Iran, which must be resolved on the basis of respect and Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
We are convinced that, for a long-term settlement in the Middle East, it is finally necessary to implement the UN decision on the establishment of a Palestinian State. This criterion fully retains its relevance in light of the widely discussed Donald Trump's initiative to establish a “Peace Council”.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are witnessing tectonic shifts affecting the entire global order.
It is telling that the West, which over the past decade actively sought to oppose international law in its original, principled interpretation with its own concept of a so-called “rules-based world order”, has now largely dropped this term from its vocabulary.
All Western European countries are currently trying to make sense of what is happening in the world in the context of the course announced and pursued by the US President, a course that formally fits into the “rules-based order”. The difference is that these “rules” are no longer written by the “collective West”, but by its single representative. For Europe, this has come as a profound shock. We are observing the situation closely.
👉 It is clear that the developments we are witnessing, as well as the actions announced by President Trump on the international stage, reflect an intensifying competitive struggle.
We have repeatedly spoken about recent trends in global economic development. China, operating within the very rules that the West – led by the US – laid down as the foundation of the globalization model promoted worldwide until recently, has outperformed its Western competitors in trade, the economy, investment and infrastructure projects. China's economic and financial indicators speak for themselves.
We see attempts to counter this situation through sanctions, tariffs and duties. The US seeks to negotiate, yet this is happening in the absence of any common criteria that until recently underpinned the work of the #IMF, the #WorldBank and the #WTO. All those rules on which a Western-friendly world order was supposed to be based have effectively been cast aside.
⚔️ What is unfolding is a game of “might makes right”. We are all witnessing this.
We can discuss how conceptual approaches to world order are changing and how concrete processes are developing in the course of an interactive dialogue. However, the consequences of this line are felt not only by countries of the Global South and East – crisis tendencies are also accumulating within Western societies themselves.
Greenland is a clear example. It is on everyone’s lips, and the debates unfolding around it would have been difficult to imagine not so long ago – including discussions about the prospects for NATO’s continued existence as a unified Western military-political bloc.
As for Greenland, our position is simple: if Western countries choose to deal with one another “by mob rules”, that is their choice and their right.
🇷🇺 For our part, Russia will conduct relations with all our partners – both from the Global Majority and from among Western countries – who are genuinely interested in engaging with Russia and discussing concrete, mutually beneficial projects ☝️ on the basis of equality.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are witnessing tectonic shifts affecting the entire global order.
It is telling that the West, which over the past decade actively sought to oppose international law in its original, principled interpretation with its own concept of a so-called “rules-based world order”, has now largely dropped this term from its vocabulary.
All Western European countries are currently trying to make sense of what is happening in the world in the context of the course announced and pursued by the US President, a course that formally fits into the “rules-based order”. The difference is that these “rules” are no longer written by the “collective West”, but by its single representative. For Europe, this has come as a profound shock. We are observing the situation closely.
👉 It is clear that the developments we are witnessing, as well as the actions announced by President Trump on the international stage, reflect an intensifying competitive struggle.
We have repeatedly spoken about recent trends in global economic development. China, operating within the very rules that the West – led by the US – laid down as the foundation of the globalization model promoted worldwide until recently, has outperformed its Western competitors in trade, the economy, investment and infrastructure projects. China's economic and financial indicators speak for themselves.
We see attempts to counter this situation through sanctions, tariffs and duties. The US seeks to negotiate, yet this is happening in the absence of any common criteria that until recently underpinned the work of the #IMF, the #WorldBank and the #WTO. All those rules on which a Western-friendly world order was supposed to be based have effectively been cast aside.
⚔️ What is unfolding is a game of “might makes right”. We are all witnessing this.
We can discuss how conceptual approaches to world order are changing and how concrete processes are developing in the course of an interactive dialogue. However, the consequences of this line are felt not only by countries of the Global South and East – crisis tendencies are also accumulating within Western societies themselves.
Greenland is a clear example. It is on everyone’s lips, and the debates unfolding around it would have been difficult to imagine not so long ago – including discussions about the prospects for NATO’s continued existence as a unified Western military-political bloc.
As for Greenland, our position is simple: if Western countries choose to deal with one another “by mob rules”, that is their choice and their right.
🇷🇺 For our part, Russia will conduct relations with all our partners – both from the Global Majority and from among Western countries – who are genuinely interested in engaging with Russia and discussing concrete, mutually beneficial projects ☝️ on the basis of equality.
📺 Watch the news conference in full