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Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
❗️ The US air strikes in #Yemen are the latest example of the Anglo-Saxons’ distortion of UN Security Council resolutions and total disregard for international law, aimed at escalating the situation in the region to achieve their destructive objectives.
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❗️ The US air strikes in #Yemen are the latest example of the Anglo-Saxons’ distortion of UN Security Council resolutions and total disregard for international law, aimed at escalating the situation in the region to achieve their destructive objectives.
Further detail of Russia's position 👉 watch LIVE at our weekly briefing
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By early 1945, the Red Army in the east and the Western Allies from the Second Front had closed in on Germany for a series of final assaults on the enemy. As before, the Wehrmacht concentrated its main forces – 185 divisions, including 33 tank and mechanised divisions, as well as 21 brigades – against the Soviet fronts.
The Soviet offensive was planned for January 20. But on January 6, the Allies suffered a major setback in the Ardennes and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill asked Soviet leader Joseph Stalin for help by moving up the offensive on the Vistula front. The Soviet Supreme High Command General Headquarters responded by curtailing preparations for the Vistula-Oder offensive and setting the date for its start on January 12.
☝️ The Red Army had to break through 300-500 kilometres of multi-layered defensive positions between the Vistula and the Oder rivers. The first line of defence on the Vistula consisted of four belts 30 to 70 kilometres deep. The most formidable obstacle for the attacking forces was the sixth line of defence that ran along the 1939 German-Polish border and included the Pomerania, Meseritz, and Glogau-Breslau fortified areas.
As a result, 35 enemy divisions were routed and another 25 lost between 50 and 70% of their strength, weapons and equipment. Forces of the two Soviet fronts took prisoner 147,400 officers and men and captured 14,000 guns and mortars, as many as 1,400 tanks and assault guns, and over 1,000 aircraft.
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The free Russian grain has arrived in Beira Mozambique, destined to Zimbabwe as part of the massive humanitarian assistance effort rendered by Russia to the African nations.
🌾 50'000 tonnes of grain is now residing at the port adjacent silos, waiting for for its final leg journey to Zimbabwe.
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The free Russian grain has arrived in Beira Mozambique, destined to Zimbabwe as part of the massive humanitarian assistance effort rendered by Russia to the African nations.
🌾 50'000 tonnes of grain is now residing at the port adjacent silos, waiting for for its final leg journey to Zimbabwe.
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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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🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding Russia’s position on the Taiwan issue
❓ Question: Taiwan held elections today to choose the so-called president and MPs. What is the Russian Federation’s position on this matter?
💬 Maria Zakharova: Russia’s position on Taiwan is well-known and consistent, as set forth in Presidential Executive Order No 1072 of September 15, 1992, On the Relations between Russian and Taiwan.
This position is also set forth in the key documents governing Russia-China relations, primarily Article 5 of the Russian-Chinese Treaty on Neighbourly Relations, Friendship and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, dated July 16, 2001.
<...> We believe that relations between the two parties in the Taiwan Strait constitute an internal matter for China. Attempts by certain countries to use the elections in Taiwan to pressure Beijing and destabilise the situation in the strait and across the region are counterproductive and must be condemned by the international community.
☝️ We call on all outside forces to refrain from provocative actions undermining regional stability and international security.
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❓ Question: Taiwan held elections today to choose the so-called president and MPs. What is the Russian Federation’s position on this matter?
💬 Maria Zakharova: Russia’s position on Taiwan is well-known and consistent, as set forth in Presidential Executive Order No 1072 of September 15, 1992, On the Relations between Russian and Taiwan.
This position is also set forth in the key documents governing Russia-China relations, primarily Article 5 of the Russian-Chinese Treaty on Neighbourly Relations, Friendship and Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China, dated July 16, 2001.
It reads: "The Russian side reaffirms that the principled stand on the Taiwan issue as expounded in the political documents signed and adopted by the heads of state of the two countries from 1992 to 2000 remain unchanged. The Russian side acknowledges that there is only one China, that the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China and that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. The Russian side opposes any form of Taiwan's independence."
<...> We believe that relations between the two parties in the Taiwan Strait constitute an internal matter for China. Attempts by certain countries to use the elections in Taiwan to pressure Beijing and destabilise the situation in the strait and across the region are counterproductive and must be condemned by the international community.
☝️ We call on all outside forces to refrain from provocative actions undermining regional stability and international security.
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🎙 Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing with regard to strikes by US-led "international coalition" against the territory of Yemen (January 12, 2024)
💬 On January 11, the so-called "international coalition" led by the United States and Great Britain, which included Australia, Canada, Bahrain and the Netherlands, who calls itself the capital of world justice, launched massive strikes on the territory of Yemen.
This was not an attack against a group in this country, but against the people of Yemen as a whole. They hit the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, the cities of Sanaa, Saada, Zabid, Taiz and Damar. The US and satellites bombed airports and other infrastructure. Fires are burning in shell craters.
Unfortunately, what we are witnessing in Yemen looks painfully familiar. We have seen the exact same pattern of destruction in Gaza for the past three months. Now, long-suffering Yemen has once again become a hotbed of hostilities in the region.
Clearly, Washington is not going to stop there. The White House said it "reserves the right" to resume military action if there be more "threats". It does not take an expert to see that the United States will determine these "threats" and response measures at own discretion, without slightest regard for international law.
☝️ Massive strikes of the US and the UK against the territory of Yemen have nothing to do with the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The US and its allies have a long record of gross violations and misinterpretations of international law. <...> Apparently, when it comes to Washington's hegemonic aspirations, neither international law nor the ICJ carry any weight for Americans and their allies. This is what the US-promoted "rules-based world order" is about. <...>
❗️ We call on the international community to resolutely condemn the attack on Yemen by a group of countries under the lead of the US and UK that was done without a UN mandate.
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💬 On January 11, the so-called "international coalition" led by the United States and Great Britain, which included Australia, Canada, Bahrain and the Netherlands, who calls itself the capital of world justice, launched massive strikes on the territory of Yemen.
This was not an attack against a group in this country, but against the people of Yemen as a whole. They hit the Yemeni port of Hodeidah, the cities of Sanaa, Saada, Zabid, Taiz and Damar. The US and satellites bombed airports and other infrastructure. Fires are burning in shell craters.
Unfortunately, what we are witnessing in Yemen looks painfully familiar. We have seen the exact same pattern of destruction in Gaza for the past three months. Now, long-suffering Yemen has once again become a hotbed of hostilities in the region.
Clearly, Washington is not going to stop there. The White House said it "reserves the right" to resume military action if there be more "threats". It does not take an expert to see that the United States will determine these "threats" and response measures at own discretion, without slightest regard for international law.
☝️ Massive strikes of the US and the UK against the territory of Yemen have nothing to do with the right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The US and its allies have a long record of gross violations and misinterpretations of international law. <...> Apparently, when it comes to Washington's hegemonic aspirations, neither international law nor the ICJ carry any weight for Americans and their allies. This is what the US-promoted "rules-based world order" is about. <...>
❗️ We call on the international community to resolutely condemn the attack on Yemen by a group of countries under the lead of the US and UK that was done without a UN mandate.
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🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding Russia’s position on the Taiwan issue ❓ Question: Taiwan held elections today to choose the so-called president and MPs. What is the Russian Federation’s position on this…
Here is a recap on Russia's firm, well-known and consistent position on Taiwan as per Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova:
👉 There is only one China.
👉 The PRC is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.
👉 Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
👉 The Russian side opposes any form of Taiwan's independence.
👉 Russian Side firmly supports actions by the Chinese side to defend its state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
👉 There is only one China.
👉 The PRC is the sole legal government representing the whole of China.
👉 Taiwan is an inalienable part of China.
👉 The Russian side opposes any form of Taiwan's independence.
👉 Russian Side firmly supports actions by the Chinese side to defend its state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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⚡️ On March 25-28, 2024, Moscow to host the International conference on the research education development "Scientific and methodological problems of talented youth involvement into the field of researches and developments" – #ICRED2024.
🎓 Scientists, teachers, specialists involved in research and technological activities of young researchers are invited to take part in the Conference.
👉 Conference participants (speakers and attendees) must register on the main web-site of the “Step into the Future” programme. Deadline for e-registration and acceptance of the papers is February 2, 2024.
The Conference will be held during the International Forum for Scientific Youth “Step into the Future”, which is expected to involve 1,500 talented young people – schoolchildren and entry-level students from Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Oceania.
🎓 Scientists, teachers, specialists involved in research and technological activities of young researchers are invited to take part in the Conference.
👉 Conference participants (speakers and attendees) must register on the main web-site of the “Step into the Future” programme. Deadline for e-registration and acceptance of the papers is February 2, 2024.
The Conference will be held during the International Forum for Scientific Youth “Step into the Future”, which is expected to involve 1,500 talented young people – schoolchildren and entry-level students from Europe, Asia, America, Africa, and Oceania.
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🇷🇺 🤝 🇰🇵 On January 15-17, 2024, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Choe Son-hui will pay an official visit to the Russian Federation at the invitation of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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#RussiaDPRK
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🇷🇺🇮🇳📞 Russia's President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
The discussion focused on current issues of developing Russian-Indian relations of specially privileged strategic partnership. Both sides expressed satisfaction with various successes in practical interaction in such areas as cooperation in trade and the economy, science and technology, energy, transport and logistics, as well as cooperation in Russia’s Far East.
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi expressed interest in further stepping up mutually beneficial bilateral ties and wished each other every success at the upcoming elections – presidential election in Russia and the general election in India.
On January 1, the Russian Federation assumed chairmanship of #BRICS. In this context, both leaders emphasised their readiness to closely coordinate their approaches to the BRICS agenda.
According to Narendra Modi, India intends to help implement the goals and objectives of Russia’s chairmanship. The leaders also touched on several other international issues, including the situation around Ukraine.
🤝 Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi agreed to continue their personal contact.
#RussiaIndia #DruzbaDosti
The discussion focused on current issues of developing Russian-Indian relations of specially privileged strategic partnership. Both sides expressed satisfaction with various successes in practical interaction in such areas as cooperation in trade and the economy, science and technology, energy, transport and logistics, as well as cooperation in Russia’s Far East.
Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi expressed interest in further stepping up mutually beneficial bilateral ties and wished each other every success at the upcoming elections – presidential election in Russia and the general election in India.
On January 1, the Russian Federation assumed chairmanship of #BRICS. In this context, both leaders emphasised their readiness to closely coordinate their approaches to the BRICS agenda.
According to Narendra Modi, India intends to help implement the goals and objectives of Russia’s chairmanship. The leaders also touched on several other international issues, including the situation around Ukraine.
🤝 Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi agreed to continue their personal contact.
#RussiaIndia #DruzbaDosti
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 On January 15, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.
The Ministers discussed the progress in drafting a new treaty and a number of practical issues concerning bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as cooperation in transport, logistics and other areas.
A special focus was given to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Foreign Ministers strongly condemned the large-scale attacks on Yemen carried out by a group of countries led by the US and Great Britain. They spoke in favour of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring unobstructed humanitarian access to the enclave to provide urgent assistance to the suffering civilian population.
🤝 The ministers also discussed efforts to further develop contacts and coordination between the two countries at all levels, emphasising the abiding mutual commitment to the fundamental principles of Russian-Iranian relations, including unconditional respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and other principles of the UN Charter, which will be reaffirmed in the major treaty being prepared for signing by the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The Ministers discussed the progress in drafting a new treaty and a number of practical issues concerning bilateral trade and economic cooperation, as well as cooperation in transport, logistics and other areas.
A special focus was given to the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Foreign Ministers strongly condemned the large-scale attacks on Yemen carried out by a group of countries led by the US and Great Britain. They spoke in favour of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring unobstructed humanitarian access to the enclave to provide urgent assistance to the suffering civilian population.
🤝 The ministers also discussed efforts to further develop contacts and coordination between the two countries at all levels, emphasising the abiding mutual commitment to the fundamental principles of Russian-Iranian relations, including unconditional respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity and other principles of the UN Charter, which will be reaffirmed in the major treaty being prepared for signing by the Russian Federation and the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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⚡️ Briefing by Chief of Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov on U.S. military-biological activity (January 15, 2024)
💬 Based on the analysis of documents obtained during the special military operation, the structure of the system set up by the U.S. administration for global biological risk management became clear. It is made up of government agencies and private contracting companies, including the so-called 'Big Pharma' companies.
Through the U.S. executive branch, a legislative framework is being formed to fund military biological research directly from the federal budget. Under state guarantees, funds are attracted from non-governmental organisations controlled by the Democratic Party leadership, including the investment funds of the Clintons, Rockefellers, Soros, and Biden.
The main contractors of the American military department are Metabiota, Black & Veatch, and CH2M HILL, which are entrusted with the construction of biobased facilities, supplying equipment for the Pentagon's biolaboratories around the world. The work is being coordinated by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
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Thus, the systemic expansion of biological-military activities poses a threat to the security of the Russian Federation and other States considered by the United States as strategic adversaries. The scale of U.S. dual-use research and the global biological risks it poses raise the question of an independent international investigation.
☝️ In the current situation, we consider it extremely important to resume work on a legally binding protocol to the Convention, which would be binding on all States Parties to the BWC, and first and foremost on the United States.
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💬 Based on the analysis of documents obtained during the special military operation, the structure of the system set up by the U.S. administration for global biological risk management became clear. It is made up of government agencies and private contracting companies, including the so-called 'Big Pharma' companies.
Through the U.S. executive branch, a legislative framework is being formed to fund military biological research directly from the federal budget. Under state guarantees, funds are attracted from non-governmental organisations controlled by the Democratic Party leadership, including the investment funds of the Clintons, Rockefellers, Soros, and Biden.
The main contractors of the American military department are Metabiota, Black & Veatch, and CH2M HILL, which are entrusted with the construction of biobased facilities, supplying equipment for the Pentagon's biolaboratories around the world. The work is being coordinated by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).
<...>
Thus, the systemic expansion of biological-military activities poses a threat to the security of the Russian Federation and other States considered by the United States as strategic adversaries. The scale of U.S. dual-use research and the global biological risks it poses raise the question of an independent international investigation.
☝️ In the current situation, we consider it extremely important to resume work on a legally binding protocol to the Convention, which would be binding on all States Parties to the BWC, and first and foremost on the United States.
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🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s reply to a media question about the death of video blogger, journalist and film director Gonzalo Lira
❓Question: On January 12, the world media reported the death of Gonzalo Angel Quintilio Lira López in a Ukrainian prison. He was an American journalist, film director and video blogger and had Chilean citizenship as well. What can you say about this tragedy?
💬 Maria Zakharova: First, I would like to draw your attention to this truly unprecedented situation. Gonzalo Lira was a national of both the US and Chile but these countries preferred to leave him without attention and support from the moment of his arrest by the Security Service of Ukraine.
They essentially consigned this “inconvenient” journalist to execution.
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In the meantime, the reasons for the blatant disregard for the journalist by the US and Chilean authorities that refused to defend him and DID NOT EVEN NOTE his death in a Ukrainian prison are obvious to all those that followed without bias the fate of this courageous man.
In May 2023, it became known that the blogger was detained and accused under the article “Justification, defence as legal and/or denial of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine and glorification of its participants.” After posting bail, he was put under house arrest.
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He stayed there until his death after eight months of torture and lack of proper medical care. Obviously, the journalist’s refusal to follow the American mainstream and Washington’s line could not go unpunished. But in his case, the punishment was truly inhuman and literally murderous.
The tragedy of Gonzalo Lira, who dared have his own opinion, has yet again vividly revealed the face of the collective West.
We urge Gonzalo Lira’s colleagues to raise their voice in defence of the prisoners of the Kiev regime. This is necessary for those that are still alive and can still fight for the truth.
🕯 Our most sincere condolences to Gonzalo Lira’s family and friends.
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❓Question: On January 12, the world media reported the death of Gonzalo Angel Quintilio Lira López in a Ukrainian prison. He was an American journalist, film director and video blogger and had Chilean citizenship as well. What can you say about this tragedy?
💬 Maria Zakharova: First, I would like to draw your attention to this truly unprecedented situation. Gonzalo Lira was a national of both the US and Chile but these countries preferred to leave him without attention and support from the moment of his arrest by the Security Service of Ukraine.
They essentially consigned this “inconvenient” journalist to execution.
<...>
In the meantime, the reasons for the blatant disregard for the journalist by the US and Chilean authorities that refused to defend him and DID NOT EVEN NOTE his death in a Ukrainian prison are obvious to all those that followed without bias the fate of this courageous man.
In May 2023, it became known that the blogger was detained and accused under the article “Justification, defence as legal and/or denial of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine and glorification of its participants.” After posting bail, he was put under house arrest.
<...>
He stayed there until his death after eight months of torture and lack of proper medical care. Obviously, the journalist’s refusal to follow the American mainstream and Washington’s line could not go unpunished. But in his case, the punishment was truly inhuman and literally murderous.
The tragedy of Gonzalo Lira, who dared have his own opinion, has yet again vividly revealed the face of the collective West.
We urge Gonzalo Lira’s colleagues to raise their voice in defence of the prisoners of the Kiev regime. This is necessary for those that are still alive and can still fight for the truth.
🕯 Our most sincere condolences to Gonzalo Lira’s family and friends.
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🎙 Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (Moscow, January 12, 2024)
🔹 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s schedule. FM’s news conference on the Foreign Ministry’s performance in 2023
🔹 Yemen faces strikes by US and UK-led “coalition”
🔹 Ukrainian crisis
🔹 Situation in Moldova
🔹 Details of the German Defence Ministry’s preparations to deploy a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania
🔹 EU charges against Russia over increased illegal migration flows in 2023
🔹 Dismantling Russian monuments in Bulgaria
🔹 Ukraine brings pressure to bear on journalist Trofim Tatarenkov
🔹 Serbia launches museum project showcasing Russian regions
🔹 Russian Press Day
🔹 Russian Federation’s chairmanship of #BRICS
🔹 Games of the Future 2024 accreditation
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#Yemen
We urge the international community to strongly condemn the attack on Yemen carried out by a group of countries without a UN mandate. We share the concerns expressed by our partners in the region, particularly Saudi Arabia, and call for increased international efforts to prevent further escalation of the situation.
We believe that this undertaking by the forces of the illegal "coalition" poses a direct threat to global peace and security. Based on this understanding, we have called for an immediate convening of the Security Council, where we will voice our principled assessment of these unlawful actions.
#Ukraine
In reality, Washington, London, and Brussels have nurtured an aggressive nationalist and essentially neo-Nazi dictatorship in Ukraine whose sole objective, openly expressed, is to bring a "strategic defeat" to Russia. Western countries can no longer deny that Ukraine itself has been brought to ruin as a result of these policies. However, this has yet to be officially acknowledged.
Naturally, we cannot allow such a source of threat to the security of our country and our citizens to exist near our borders.
🔹 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s schedule. FM’s news conference on the Foreign Ministry’s performance in 2023
🔹 Yemen faces strikes by US and UK-led “coalition”
🔹 Ukrainian crisis
🔹 Situation in Moldova
🔹 Details of the German Defence Ministry’s preparations to deploy a Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania
🔹 EU charges against Russia over increased illegal migration flows in 2023
🔹 Dismantling Russian monuments in Bulgaria
🔹 Ukraine brings pressure to bear on journalist Trofim Tatarenkov
🔹 Serbia launches museum project showcasing Russian regions
🔹 Russian Press Day
🔹 Russian Federation’s chairmanship of #BRICS
🔹 Games of the Future 2024 accreditation
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#Yemen
We urge the international community to strongly condemn the attack on Yemen carried out by a group of countries without a UN mandate. We share the concerns expressed by our partners in the region, particularly Saudi Arabia, and call for increased international efforts to prevent further escalation of the situation.
We believe that this undertaking by the forces of the illegal "coalition" poses a direct threat to global peace and security. Based on this understanding, we have called for an immediate convening of the Security Council, where we will voice our principled assessment of these unlawful actions.
#Ukraine
In reality, Washington, London, and Brussels have nurtured an aggressive nationalist and essentially neo-Nazi dictatorship in Ukraine whose sole objective, openly expressed, is to bring a "strategic defeat" to Russia. Western countries can no longer deny that Ukraine itself has been brought to ruin as a result of these policies. However, this has yet to be officially acknowledged.
Naturally, we cannot allow such a source of threat to the security of our country and our citizens to exist near our borders.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 FM Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with FM of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Choe Son-hui (Moscow, January 16, 2024)
💬 I am very glad to welcome you and all your delegation members to Moscow in the first days of 2024. <...>
Today, we will have a detailed discussion on topical bilateral matters, including ways to further enhance our practical cooperation.
🌐 As for the international agenda, we are looking forward to continuing our trust-based dialogue on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia in general. Russia reaffirms its principled position on the need to find comprehensive and fair solutions to the existing problems.
☝️ We have always advocated for talks without preconditions as a path to achieving lasting peace and stability across Northeast Asia. Russia has independently submitted proposals to this effect, as well as together with the PRC, to the UNSC. These proposals are currently on the negotiating table.
We must recognise that the policy pursued by the US and its regional satellites to create security threats for the DPRK does nothing to promote any positive advancements. We will continue to call for the rejection of any steps that lead to escalation and heightening tensions.
We are working together within a broader geography on security matters in the Asia-Pacific region, where we must uphold universal mechanisms rooted in ASEAN proposals and which have been effectively operating for many decades. However, attempts by the US and its allies to create closed, bloc-based formats and to expand NATO infrastructure to this region undermine these mechanisms and erode their effectiveness.
🇺🇳 We have been working closely and very successfully with Pyongyang within the UN and at other multilateral organisations. Russia has always supported the DPRK within the UN and appreciates the fact that you have treated Russia in the same manner, including on matters related to the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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💬 I am very glad to welcome you and all your delegation members to Moscow in the first days of 2024. <...>
Today, we will have a detailed discussion on topical bilateral matters, including ways to further enhance our practical cooperation.
🌐 As for the international agenda, we are looking forward to continuing our trust-based dialogue on the situation on the Korean Peninsula and in Northeast Asia in general. Russia reaffirms its principled position on the need to find comprehensive and fair solutions to the existing problems.
☝️ We have always advocated for talks without preconditions as a path to achieving lasting peace and stability across Northeast Asia. Russia has independently submitted proposals to this effect, as well as together with the PRC, to the UNSC. These proposals are currently on the negotiating table.
We must recognise that the policy pursued by the US and its regional satellites to create security threats for the DPRK does nothing to promote any positive advancements. We will continue to call for the rejection of any steps that lead to escalation and heightening tensions.
We are working together within a broader geography on security matters in the Asia-Pacific region, where we must uphold universal mechanisms rooted in ASEAN proposals and which have been effectively operating for many decades. However, attempts by the US and its allies to create closed, bloc-based formats and to expand NATO infrastructure to this region undermine these mechanisms and erode their effectiveness.
🇺🇳 We have been working closely and very successfully with Pyongyang within the UN and at other multilateral organisations. Russia has always supported the DPRK within the UN and appreciates the fact that you have treated Russia in the same manner, including on matters related to the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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🇷🇺🇰🇵 President of Russia Vladimir Putin received Foreign Minister of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Choe Son Hui at the Kremlin.
📍 Moscow, January 16, 2024
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📍 Moscow, January 16, 2024
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