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🇷🇺🇰🇵 On Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s official visit to the DPRK.
🗓 On October 18-19, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in order to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the DPRK. Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un received Sergey Lavrov.
During talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, the sides discussed topical issues of developing bilateral relations, including the schedule of political contacts, in great detail.
They focused on questions related to the full implementation of the agreements reached during meetings and talks between the leaders of Russia and the DPRK on April 25, 2019 and September 13, 2023, and prospects for invigorating interaction in practical spheres, with an emphasis on expanding bilateral trade turnover, while overcoming the consequences of the pandemic.
🤝 They conducted a meaningful exchange of opinions regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to finding political and diplomatic solutions to regional issues and a readiness to exert joint efforts to scale down regional tensions. The sides emphasised their determination to counter the hegemonic aspirations of the United States that serve to aggravate the situation in the Asia Pacific region.
Sergey Lavrov invited DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui to visit Moscow at an opportune moment.
Following the talks, the sides signed a plan for exchanges between Russian and DPRK foreign ministries to take place in 2024-2025.
#RussiaDPRK
🗓 On October 18-19, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov paid an official visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in order to mark the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the DPRK. Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the DPRK Kim Jong-un received Sergey Lavrov.
During talks with DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui, the sides discussed topical issues of developing bilateral relations, including the schedule of political contacts, in great detail.
They focused on questions related to the full implementation of the agreements reached during meetings and talks between the leaders of Russia and the DPRK on April 25, 2019 and September 13, 2023, and prospects for invigorating interaction in practical spheres, with an emphasis on expanding bilateral trade turnover, while overcoming the consequences of the pandemic.
🤝 They conducted a meaningful exchange of opinions regarding the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to finding political and diplomatic solutions to regional issues and a readiness to exert joint efforts to scale down regional tensions. The sides emphasised their determination to counter the hegemonic aspirations of the United States that serve to aggravate the situation in the Asia Pacific region.
Sergey Lavrov invited DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui to visit Moscow at an opportune moment.
Following the talks, the sides signed a plan for exchanges between Russian and DPRK foreign ministries to take place in 2024-2025.
#RussiaDPRK
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📸 On October 19, the Andrei Stenin International Photo Contest announced its Grand Prix winner during an awards ceremony at the Rossiya Segodnya international press-center.
🏆 Russian journalist Alexei Orlov and his black and white series Blaze received the top prize of the ninth edition of the contest. Blaze is a report from Donetsk and Mariupol photographed less than a month after the launch of the special military operation.
Along with the Grand Prix, the prizes won by all the shortlisted competitors were announced at the ceremony.
• In Top News, Ayman Yaqoob from Bahrain won best single for Fireball documenting Yemen’s missile attack on the Saudi Aramco oil depot in Jeddah.
• In My Planet, the most popular category among Stenin Contest participants, best single went to black and white The Dying Tradition Through Circle by Sayan Adhikary from Kolkata, who photographed fishers on the northern shore of India.
• In Sports, first prizes for both best singles and best series were awarded to Russian photographers. Edgar Breshchanov won best single for his Fighting to the End. The photo captures a moment in a CSKA Moscow vs. Torpedo Moscow football game featuring CSKA junior club’s Yegor Noskov. Best series went to Sergei Bobylev’s Energy of Victory that documented the most remarkable moments of the Russian Olympic team at the XXIV Olympic Games in Beijing.
• Photojournalists from Russia and France won best single and best series in Portrait. A Hero of Our Time. Novosibirsk journalist Vladislav Nekrasov’s black and white photographic phantasmagoria Imago took best single. French reporter Lucie Hodiesne Darras took best series with her Lilou, an Inside View of Autism about her autistic brother Antoine.
🌐 A total of 3,000 photos from 50 countries were screened by the international jury in 2023.
👉 The full list of 2023 winners is published on the English website of the contest.
🏆 Russian journalist Alexei Orlov and his black and white series Blaze received the top prize of the ninth edition of the contest. Blaze is a report from Donetsk and Mariupol photographed less than a month after the launch of the special military operation.
Along with the Grand Prix, the prizes won by all the shortlisted competitors were announced at the ceremony.
• In Top News, Ayman Yaqoob from Bahrain won best single for Fireball documenting Yemen’s missile attack on the Saudi Aramco oil depot in Jeddah.
• In My Planet, the most popular category among Stenin Contest participants, best single went to black and white The Dying Tradition Through Circle by Sayan Adhikary from Kolkata, who photographed fishers on the northern shore of India.
• In Sports, first prizes for both best singles and best series were awarded to Russian photographers. Edgar Breshchanov won best single for his Fighting to the End. The photo captures a moment in a CSKA Moscow vs. Torpedo Moscow football game featuring CSKA junior club’s Yegor Noskov. Best series went to Sergei Bobylev’s Energy of Victory that documented the most remarkable moments of the Russian Olympic team at the XXIV Olympic Games in Beijing.
• Photojournalists from Russia and France won best single and best series in Portrait. A Hero of Our Time. Novosibirsk journalist Vladislav Nekrasov’s black and white photographic phantasmagoria Imago took best single. French reporter Lucie Hodiesne Darras took best series with her Lilou, an Inside View of Autism about her autistic brother Antoine.
🌐 A total of 3,000 photos from 50 countries were screened by the international jury in 2023.
👉 The full list of 2023 winners is published on the English website of the contest.
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⚡️ Address by the State Duma to the UN and the parliaments of foreign states over the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict
💬 Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation appeal to the United Nations Organisation and the parliaments of foreign states to take every measure possible as a matter of urgency to stop the bloodshed and the escalation of violence against civilians in the course of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and to prevent an unprecedented humanitarian disaster in the Middle East.
We strongly condemn all and any violations of the international humanitarian law by the conflicting sides, such as the use of munitions that have been prohibited under international treaties, carpet bombing, strikes at civilian infrastructure, first of all, medical facilities, energy and water supply systems, and the coercive relocation of local residents.
Those guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity must be called to account and severely punished.
☝️ We regard the policy of the US-led collective West as immoral and irresponsible; their current actions are hindering the settlement of the Middle East conflict and are instead adding fuel to conflagration in that long-suffering region.
❗️Nothing can camouflage the failure of Washington’s Middle East policy.
State Duma deputies call on members of parliament in all countries to do everything in their power to put an end to hostilities in the conflict zone, organise humanitarian corridors and provide the necessary assistance to the injured and the victims’ families.
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💬 Deputies of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation appeal to the United Nations Organisation and the parliaments of foreign states to take every measure possible as a matter of urgency to stop the bloodshed and the escalation of violence against civilians in the course of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and to prevent an unprecedented humanitarian disaster in the Middle East.
We strongly condemn all and any violations of the international humanitarian law by the conflicting sides, such as the use of munitions that have been prohibited under international treaties, carpet bombing, strikes at civilian infrastructure, first of all, medical facilities, energy and water supply systems, and the coercive relocation of local residents.
Those guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity must be called to account and severely punished.
☝️ We regard the policy of the US-led collective West as immoral and irresponsible; their current actions are hindering the settlement of the Middle East conflict and are instead adding fuel to conflagration in that long-suffering region.
❗️Nothing can camouflage the failure of Washington’s Middle East policy.
State Duma deputies call on members of parliament in all countries to do everything in their power to put an end to hostilities in the conflict zone, organise humanitarian corridors and provide the necessary assistance to the injured and the victims’ families.
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov laid flowers at Andrey Karlov’s bas-relief at the Russian Embassy in DPRK
📍 Pyongyang, October 19
🇷🇺🇰🇵 #RussiaDPRK
📍 Pyongyang, October 19
🇷🇺🇰🇵 #RussiaDPRK
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🗓 On October 20, 1944, the Red Army and the Yugoslav Partisans liberated Belgrade from the Nazi invaders.
The Hitlerites attacked Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941, on April 12 they captured Belgrade. During the three and a half years of occupation, the country suffered catastrophic destruction: 6,500 libraries, 1,500 schools, over 50 Orthodox churches and monasteries, 19 museums, and seven theaters were destroyed. A significant part of Serbia's cultural heritage was looted and taken to the Third Reich. During the war years, Belgrade was regularly subjected to massive air bombardments.
⚔️ The Belgrade Strategic Offensive began on September 28, 1944, with combat actions to liberate Belgrade commencing on October 14. Soviet and Yugoslav forces, following a powerful artillery preparation, broke through the outer defensive ring. Subsequent battles took on a protracted character, as the aim was to liberate the capital of Yugoslavia without unnecessary casualties and destruction, avoiding the use of heavy bombing and artillery strikes.
By October 20, Belgrade and the larger part of Serbia were completely cleared of the enemy and the residents of the capital welcomed the liberators.
🎖 The people of Yugoslavia highly appreciated the feat of the Red Army. For the bravery and courage shown in the battles for Belgrade, the Presidium of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia awarded orders and medals to over 2,000 Soviet soldiers and officers.
The Hitlerites attacked Yugoslavia on April 6, 1941, on April 12 they captured Belgrade. During the three and a half years of occupation, the country suffered catastrophic destruction: 6,500 libraries, 1,500 schools, over 50 Orthodox churches and monasteries, 19 museums, and seven theaters were destroyed. A significant part of Serbia's cultural heritage was looted and taken to the Third Reich. During the war years, Belgrade was regularly subjected to massive air bombardments.
⚔️ The Belgrade Strategic Offensive began on September 28, 1944, with combat actions to liberate Belgrade commencing on October 14. Soviet and Yugoslav forces, following a powerful artillery preparation, broke through the outer defensive ring. Subsequent battles took on a protracted character, as the aim was to liberate the capital of Yugoslavia without unnecessary casualties and destruction, avoiding the use of heavy bombing and artillery strikes.
By October 20, Belgrade and the larger part of Serbia were completely cleared of the enemy and the residents of the capital welcomed the liberators.
🎖 The people of Yugoslavia highly appreciated the feat of the Red Army. For the bravery and courage shown in the battles for Belgrade, the Presidium of the Anti-Fascist Council for the National Liberation of Yugoslavia awarded orders and medals to over 2,000 Soviet soldiers and officers.
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📰 Article by FM Sergey Lavrov (October 10, 2023)
Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability
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💬 The recently held general political discussion during the 78th session of the UNGA affirmed that the world is going through profound and tectonic changes.
We are witnessing the emergence of a new and fairer multipolar order that reflects the world’s cultural and civilisational diversity. The future world is taking shape in the midst of a battle. The global majority, representing 85 percent of the world's population, advocates a more equitable distribution of global resources and respect of cultural diversity, as well as consistent democratisation of international affairs. On the other hand, a select group of Western nations led by the US is endeavouring to hinder progress through neo-colonial methods and to maintain its waning dominance. <....>
Key talking points:
🔸 One can’t help but get the strong impression that the US and its subservient “Western team” have decided to impart a global dimension to the Monroe Doctrine.
🔸 Western ruling elites, in violation of the UN Charter, are telling other countries who they should maintain relations with and how.
🔸 The aggressive and self-serving approach adopted by the Western minority has sparked a major crisis in international relations, and the risks of a global conflict are running high. <...> It is critical to endeavor to turn the spirit of multipolarity enshrined in the UN Charter into reality.
🇺🇳 The mission of the United Nations lies precisely in seeking consensus, rather than dividing the world into “democracies” and “autocracies.” Russia, along with its like-minded partners, is fully prepared to contribute to this mission.
❗️ If global community members muster the determination to get back to basics and put their UN Charter commitments into practice, humanity will have a chance to overcome the destructive legacy of the unipolar era.
#UNCharterIsOurRules
Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability
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💬 The recently held general political discussion during the 78th session of the UNGA affirmed that the world is going through profound and tectonic changes.
We are witnessing the emergence of a new and fairer multipolar order that reflects the world’s cultural and civilisational diversity. The future world is taking shape in the midst of a battle. The global majority, representing 85 percent of the world's population, advocates a more equitable distribution of global resources and respect of cultural diversity, as well as consistent democratisation of international affairs. On the other hand, a select group of Western nations led by the US is endeavouring to hinder progress through neo-colonial methods and to maintain its waning dominance. <....>
Key talking points:
🔸 One can’t help but get the strong impression that the US and its subservient “Western team” have decided to impart a global dimension to the Monroe Doctrine.
🔸 Western ruling elites, in violation of the UN Charter, are telling other countries who they should maintain relations with and how.
🔸 The aggressive and self-serving approach adopted by the Western minority has sparked a major crisis in international relations, and the risks of a global conflict are running high. <...> It is critical to endeavor to turn the spirit of multipolarity enshrined in the UN Charter into reality.
🇺🇳 The mission of the United Nations lies precisely in seeking consensus, rather than dividing the world into “democracies” and “autocracies.” Russia, along with its like-minded partners, is fully prepared to contribute to this mission.
❗️ If global community members muster the determination to get back to basics and put their UN Charter commitments into practice, humanity will have a chance to overcome the destructive legacy of the unipolar era.
#UNCharterIsOurRules
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a news conference following his visit to North Korea (Pyongyang, October 19, 2023)
🇷🇺🇰🇵 North Korea is Russia’s close neighbour and long-standing partner. We are unanimous in our belief that progressive enhancement of bilateral relations meets the interests of both states and contributes to the strengthening of peace and security in Northeast Asia.
Like our North Korean friends, we are seriously concerned about the US, Japan and South Korea’s growing military activity in the region, as well as about Washington’s policy aimed at transferring parts of its strategic infrastructure, including nuclear components, to the region.
We are striving to propose constructive alternatives to the escalation of tensions here. We advocate the establishment of a regular negotiation process on security issues on the Korean Peninsula without any preconditions.
From answers to questions:
💬 With regard to Gaza, there is a serious risk of that crisis growing into a regional conflict.
I have already said that the United States vetoed the resolution that called for an end to the hostilities and for humanitarian issues to be addressed. By doing this, Washington has shown that it is not ready to encourage a truce or a ceasefire.
I cannot say anything about their goals. Attempts have been made to put the blame on Iran. We regard them as incendiary.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 North Korea is Russia’s close neighbour and long-standing partner. We are unanimous in our belief that progressive enhancement of bilateral relations meets the interests of both states and contributes to the strengthening of peace and security in Northeast Asia.
Like our North Korean friends, we are seriously concerned about the US, Japan and South Korea’s growing military activity in the region, as well as about Washington’s policy aimed at transferring parts of its strategic infrastructure, including nuclear components, to the region.
We are striving to propose constructive alternatives to the escalation of tensions here. We advocate the establishment of a regular negotiation process on security issues on the Korean Peninsula without any preconditions.
From answers to questions:
💬 With regard to Gaza, there is a serious risk of that crisis growing into a regional conflict.
I have already said that the United States vetoed the resolution that called for an end to the hostilities and for humanitarian issues to be addressed. By doing this, Washington has shown that it is not ready to encourage a truce or a ceasefire.
I cannot say anything about their goals. Attempts have been made to put the blame on Iran. We regard them as incendiary.
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#Opinion by Maria Zakharova
💬 Biden called assistance to Ukraine a “smart investment” that will pay dividends for American security “for generations.”
They used to call it fighting “for freedom and democracy” – but now it turns out it was just a pragmatic convenience. In fact, this has always been the case, only Washington has been deceiving the world with its grandstanding for some non-existent values.
Wars have always been a “smart investment” for the US. As long as they were not being fought on American territory, they never cared for the toll those wars had on others.
Nothing personal, it's just business, as the saying goes.
Now back to the “dividends.”
As longtime US Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., observed a century ago, “A man's learning dies with him; even his virtues fade out of remembrance, but the dividends on the stocks he bequeaths to his children live and keep his memory green.”
Everything seems to have died and faded for those who think of dividends from blood in this way.
💬 Biden called assistance to Ukraine a “smart investment” that will pay dividends for American security “for generations.”
They used to call it fighting “for freedom and democracy” – but now it turns out it was just a pragmatic convenience. In fact, this has always been the case, only Washington has been deceiving the world with its grandstanding for some non-existent values.
Wars have always been a “smart investment” for the US. As long as they were not being fought on American territory, they never cared for the toll those wars had on others.
Nothing personal, it's just business, as the saying goes.
Now back to the “dividends.”
As longtime US Supreme Court justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., observed a century ago, “A man's learning dies with him; even his virtues fade out of remembrance, but the dividends on the stocks he bequeaths to his children live and keep his memory green.”
Everything seems to have died and faded for those who think of dividends from blood in this way.
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⚡️ On developments in the Middle East
The crisis in the Middle East is escalating. Shelling of Israeli territory continues, as well as rocket and bomb attacks on the northern and other parts of the Gaza Strip, and armed incidents along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel. The death toll and the number of wounded are rising, prompting massive protests around the world.
⚠️ In this context, we strongly recommend that citizens of the Russian Federation refrain from traveling to the region, especially to Israel, Lebanon, Jordan or the Palestinian territories. If you must travel to those countries, please observe extreme caution and take heightened personal safety measures; avoid areas of clashes and risks, and follow the recommendations of the local authorities, as well as reports from Russia’s overseas missions.
Russia continues to work closely with the authorities in Egypt and Israel to evacuate Russian citizens who have applied for assistance from the Gaza Strip.
We are constantly monitoring the flights situation in the region. There are opportunities to leave Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and other countries using regular flights. About 6,000 people have returned to Russia from Tel Aviv using regular airlines since October 9.
❗️Following the Russian President’s instruction, on October 19, a special flight of the Russian Emergencies Ministry delivered humanitarian aid (a total of 27 tonnes of flour, sugar, rice and other food) to El Arish Airport, Egypt, which was handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society for the people of Gaza. This is yet another confirmation of Russia’s readiness to provide a prompt humanitarian response.
The crisis in the Middle East is escalating. Shelling of Israeli territory continues, as well as rocket and bomb attacks on the northern and other parts of the Gaza Strip, and armed incidents along the Blue Line between Lebanon and Israel. The death toll and the number of wounded are rising, prompting massive protests around the world.
⚠️ In this context, we strongly recommend that citizens of the Russian Federation refrain from traveling to the region, especially to Israel, Lebanon, Jordan or the Palestinian territories. If you must travel to those countries, please observe extreme caution and take heightened personal safety measures; avoid areas of clashes and risks, and follow the recommendations of the local authorities, as well as reports from Russia’s overseas missions.
Russia continues to work closely with the authorities in Egypt and Israel to evacuate Russian citizens who have applied for assistance from the Gaza Strip.
We are constantly monitoring the flights situation in the region. There are opportunities to leave Israel, Lebanon, Jordan and other countries using regular flights. About 6,000 people have returned to Russia from Tel Aviv using regular airlines since October 9.
❗️Following the Russian President’s instruction, on October 19, a special flight of the Russian Emergencies Ministry delivered humanitarian aid (a total of 27 tonnes of flour, sugar, rice and other food) to El Arish Airport, Egypt, which was handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society for the people of Gaza. This is yet another confirmation of Russia’s readiness to provide a prompt humanitarian response.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the 60 Minutes TV show (Moscow, October 20, 2023)
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❓ Question: National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby has recently said, as quoted by all US news agencies, that thousands of containers with military equipment had been delivered from Pyongyang to Moscow over the past two months. The Washington Post subsequently published satellite images which allegedly confirm that information. What was in those containers?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I don’t comment on rumours. It’s no news that the Americans always accuse everyone. It is common knowledge.
<...>
Today everyone is talking about the tragedy in Gaza, where a hospital was attacked, hundreds of people were killed and hundreds more wounded. Why not ask the Americans for the satellite images of the attack, considering that they are undoubtedly monitoring the area? The strike could not have gone unnoticed. The situation in the world would be much calmer if people stopped throwing stones without good reason.
<...>
❓ Question: Does the de-ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty mean that we are ready or planning to hold nuclear tests?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We also pointed out that we did not plan to revise our attitude to activities under that treaty. We are withdrawing ratification exclusively because the United States has been too long with its own ratification and obviously doesn’t intend to complete the process. As President Putin said, we merely wanted to mirror the US approach. This is exactly what we have done.
❓ Question: Did we see this as an attempt to sober up or bring the Americans to their senses?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I don’t know what a politically sober American looks like. I can’t comment on that.
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❓ Question: National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby has recently said, as quoted by all US news agencies, that thousands of containers with military equipment had been delivered from Pyongyang to Moscow over the past two months. The Washington Post subsequently published satellite images which allegedly confirm that information. What was in those containers?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I don’t comment on rumours. It’s no news that the Americans always accuse everyone. It is common knowledge.
<...>
Today everyone is talking about the tragedy in Gaza, where a hospital was attacked, hundreds of people were killed and hundreds more wounded. Why not ask the Americans for the satellite images of the attack, considering that they are undoubtedly monitoring the area? The strike could not have gone unnoticed. The situation in the world would be much calmer if people stopped throwing stones without good reason.
<...>
❓ Question: Does the de-ratification of the nuclear test ban treaty mean that we are ready or planning to hold nuclear tests?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We also pointed out that we did not plan to revise our attitude to activities under that treaty. We are withdrawing ratification exclusively because the United States has been too long with its own ratification and obviously doesn’t intend to complete the process. As President Putin said, we merely wanted to mirror the US approach. This is exactly what we have done.
❓ Question: Did we see this as an attempt to sober up or bring the Americans to their senses?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I don’t know what a politically sober American looks like. I can’t comment on that.
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⚔️ On October 22, 1944, the Red Army commenced the liberation of the Norway's northern regions (Eastern Finnmark) from the Nazi invaders.
While fleeing, the Germans burned and destroyed houses, bridges, and forcibly moved the civilian population to the west. Those who refused "evacuation" went into hiding. Not far from Kirkenes, Soviet soldiers saved 3,500 innocent civilians who had sought refuge in a mine, that the Nazis had planned to detonate upon discovery.
On the liberated territories, the Red Army provided assistance to the civilian population, which ended up in an incredibly difficult situation due to the devastation caused by the German invaders. Soviet soldiers did not occupy surviving buildings, instead offering them to Norwegians who lost their homes. They allocated provisions from the Red Army's warehouses, opened hospitals, and provided locals with medical care.
The military operation resulted in Germany losing a crucial source of strategic resources. The Kriegsmarine on northern communications were also severely limited.
☝️ The defeat of the Nazis in the Arctic region marked the beginning of the liberation of the rest of Norway from German invaders, encouraged the Norwegian resistance to fight the enemy, doing so with the support of the Soviet operational command.
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany ended on May 8, 1945.
#Victory78
While fleeing, the Germans burned and destroyed houses, bridges, and forcibly moved the civilian population to the west. Those who refused "evacuation" went into hiding. Not far from Kirkenes, Soviet soldiers saved 3,500 innocent civilians who had sought refuge in a mine, that the Nazis had planned to detonate upon discovery.
On the liberated territories, the Red Army provided assistance to the civilian population, which ended up in an incredibly difficult situation due to the devastation caused by the German invaders. Soviet soldiers did not occupy surviving buildings, instead offering them to Norwegians who lost their homes. They allocated provisions from the Red Army's warehouses, opened hospitals, and provided locals with medical care.
The military operation resulted in Germany losing a crucial source of strategic resources. The Kriegsmarine on northern communications were also severely limited.
☝️ The defeat of the Nazis in the Arctic region marked the beginning of the liberation of the rest of Norway from German invaders, encouraged the Norwegian resistance to fight the enemy, doing so with the support of the Soviet operational command.
The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany ended on May 8, 1945.
#Victory78
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📸 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took part in #FamilyPhoto ceremony of the Ministerial Meeting of the Consultative Regional Platform "3+3" for the South Caucasus
📍 Tehran, October 23
📍 Tehran, October 23
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi
📍 Tehran, October 23
#RussiaIran
📍 Tehran, October 23
#RussiaIran
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🇺🇳 The UN Charter entered into force 7️⃣8️⃣ years ago, having been signed at the concluding session of the UN Conference on International Organisation in San Francisco on June 26, 1945. This is the official date of the founding of the UN.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is critical to endeavor to turn the spirit of multipolarity enshrined in the UN Charter into reality. An increasing number of countries from the global majority seek to strengthen their sovereignty and uphold their national interests, traditions, culture, and way of life.
🇷🇺 Russia consistently calls for strengthening the UN’s central and coordinating role in global affairs.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is time to look at fairer methods of making up the UN Secretariat. The criteria that have been in place for many years do not reflect the actual influence of states in global affairs and artificially ensure the excessive dominance of citizens of NATO and EU countries.
👉 Article Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability by Sergey Lavrov (October 10, 2023)
#UNCharterIsOurRules
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is critical to endeavor to turn the spirit of multipolarity enshrined in the UN Charter into reality. An increasing number of countries from the global majority seek to strengthen their sovereignty and uphold their national interests, traditions, culture, and way of life.
🇷🇺 Russia consistently calls for strengthening the UN’s central and coordinating role in global affairs.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is time to look at fairer methods of making up the UN Secretariat. The criteria that have been in place for many years do not reflect the actual influence of states in global affairs and artificially ensure the excessive dominance of citizens of NATO and EU countries.
👉 Article Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability by Sergey Lavrov (October 10, 2023)
#UNCharterIsOurRules