In response to Prime Minister Trudeau’s post ("...we remain unequivocally clear: Ukraine’s territory will remain Ukraine’s."):
Aaah, again… 🤦🏻♂️ BTW, what territory? 😸😸😸
Aaah, again… 🤦🏻♂️ BTW, what territory? 😸😸😸
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🎙 Foreign Ministry statement regarding the Kiev regime’s terrorist actions during the presidential election in the Russian Federation
❌ The neo-Nazi Kiev regime continues to display its criminal and terrorist identity for the whole world to see.
Over the past two days, the intense shelling of the Belgorod Region has resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 19 others.
On March 16, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a UAV to drop a bomb on a polling station in Blagoveshchenka, Zaporozhye Region.
Over the last week, the neo-Nazis in Kiev have systematically subjected residential neighbourhoods in Donetsk to artillery shelling and drone attacks, targeting kindergartens, schools, and healthcare facilities. Attacks were also carried out on border districts of the Kursk Region and in Rozhdestvenka, Belgorod Region.
Sabotage and reconnaissance units staffed by Ukrainian fighters have stepped up their attempts to penetrate the Russian territory, but the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have effectively repelled these attacks.
☝️ It is obvious that it was the presidential election currently underway in Russia which prompted the corrupt Kiev regime to step up its terrorist activity in order to show its Western patrons its proactive position and ask for more financial aid and lethal weapons.
Through the unrelenting shelling of civilian infrastructure in our country, the Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to disrupt the election and prevent civilians from expressing their will, intimidate people and deny them the opportunity to cast their ballots.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry firmly condemns the brutal crimes committed by the Kiev regime, which deliberately targets civilians and civilian infrastructure.
We will make sure that all attempts to use terrorist tactics to influence the election are documented, thoroughly investigated, and that their perpetrators face severe and inevitable punishment.
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❌ The neo-Nazi Kiev regime continues to display its criminal and terrorist identity for the whole world to see.
Over the past two days, the intense shelling of the Belgorod Region has resulted in the deaths of two people and injuries to 19 others.
On March 16, the Ukrainian Armed Forces used a UAV to drop a bomb on a polling station in Blagoveshchenka, Zaporozhye Region.
Over the last week, the neo-Nazis in Kiev have systematically subjected residential neighbourhoods in Donetsk to artillery shelling and drone attacks, targeting kindergartens, schools, and healthcare facilities. Attacks were also carried out on border districts of the Kursk Region and in Rozhdestvenka, Belgorod Region.
Sabotage and reconnaissance units staffed by Ukrainian fighters have stepped up their attempts to penetrate the Russian territory, but the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation have effectively repelled these attacks.
☝️ It is obvious that it was the presidential election currently underway in Russia which prompted the corrupt Kiev regime to step up its terrorist activity in order to show its Western patrons its proactive position and ask for more financial aid and lethal weapons.
Through the unrelenting shelling of civilian infrastructure in our country, the Ukrainian Armed Forces seek to disrupt the election and prevent civilians from expressing their will, intimidate people and deny them the opportunity to cast their ballots.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry firmly condemns the brutal crimes committed by the Kiev regime, which deliberately targets civilians and civilian infrastructure.
We will make sure that all attempts to use terrorist tactics to influence the election are documented, thoroughly investigated, and that their perpetrators face severe and inevitable punishment.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s address on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring (Moscow, March 16, 2024)
🔟 years ago – on March 16, 2014 – the people of Crimea participated in a referendum, making an independent and informed choice to determine their own future by reuniting with Russia, thus exercising their right to self-determination in full compliance with the UN Charter and the Declaration on Principles of International Law.
The ensuing developments showed this was the only way to go, which made it possible to defend the lives, honour and dignity of the Crimean people from the encroachments of the Russophobic Kiev regime.
We well remember that troubling and terrible spring, when the bloody coup brought neo-Nazis to power in Kiev. We also remember the notorious “friendship trains” that were packed off by the ideological followers of the Banderites to quell the protests of Crimean residents, who chose not to betray the values, culture, history and centuries-old traditions of their ancestors. The ensuing anti-Crimea sanctions, bombings of power lines, and the transport, energy and water blockades reinforced Crimean residents’ belief in the fact that they had made the right choice.
🇷🇺 The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation.
Over the past ten years, we have managed to overcome numerous problems that were the legacy of Ukraine. Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea. <...>
☝️ Notably, the rights of all citizens without exception, regardless of their ethnic background or language preferences, are strictly respected in Crimea. Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar are state languages in the republic, and their status is protected by law.
With a clear outlook for what lies ahead, the people of Crimea can look to the future with confidence and optimism.
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🔟 years ago – on March 16, 2014 – the people of Crimea participated in a referendum, making an independent and informed choice to determine their own future by reuniting with Russia, thus exercising their right to self-determination in full compliance with the UN Charter and the Declaration on Principles of International Law.
The ensuing developments showed this was the only way to go, which made it possible to defend the lives, honour and dignity of the Crimean people from the encroachments of the Russophobic Kiev regime.
We well remember that troubling and terrible spring, when the bloody coup brought neo-Nazis to power in Kiev. We also remember the notorious “friendship trains” that were packed off by the ideological followers of the Banderites to quell the protests of Crimean residents, who chose not to betray the values, culture, history and centuries-old traditions of their ancestors. The ensuing anti-Crimea sanctions, bombings of power lines, and the transport, energy and water blockades reinforced Crimean residents’ belief in the fact that they had made the right choice.
🇷🇺 The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation.
Over the past ten years, we have managed to overcome numerous problems that were the legacy of Ukraine. Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea. <...>
☝️ Notably, the rights of all citizens without exception, regardless of their ethnic background or language preferences, are strictly respected in Crimea. Russian, Ukrainian and Crimean Tatar are state languages in the republic, and their status is protected by law.
With a clear outlook for what lies ahead, the people of Crimea can look to the future with confidence and optimism.
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🇷🇺🗳 В Посольстве России в Оттаве на избирательном участке №8148 началось голосование на выборах Президента Российской Федерации.
Одними из первых проголосовали Посол России в Канаде О.В.Степанов и его супруга.
#Выборы2024
Вместе мы сила - голосуем за Россию!
Одними из первых проголосовали Посол России в Канаде О.В.Степанов и его супруга.
#Выборы2024
Вместе мы сила - голосуем за Россию!
🇷🇺🗳Избирательный участок №8148 в Посольстве России в Канаде завершил свою работу.
🧮Избирательная комиссия приступила к подсчету голосов.
👏Поздравляем и благодарим всех граждан, кто принял участие в сегодняшнем голосовании.
#Выборы2024
🧮Избирательная комиссия приступила к подсчету голосов.
👏Поздравляем и благодарим всех граждан, кто принял участие в сегодняшнем голосовании.
#Выборы2024
🗳🇷🇺Presidential Elections are over at the polling station #8148 located at the Russian Embassy in Ottawa.
🧮The electoral commission starts to count the votes.
👏 We congratulate and thank all Russian citizens who voted today!
#Elections2024
🧮The electoral commission starts to count the votes.
👏 We congratulate and thank all Russian citizens who voted today!
#Elections2024
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🗓 On March 18, 2014, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov, Chairman of the State Council of Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov and Head of Sevastopol Alexey Chaly signed the Agreement formalising Crimea’s reunification with the Russian Federation.
🗳 This historic moment occurred just two days after the all-Crimean referendum had been held. 96.77% of Crimeans and 95.6% of Sevastopol residents supported reunification with Russia. It was the embodiment of the right of peoples for self-determination and a true triumph of democracy.
💬 President Putin: In people’s hearts and minds, Crimea has always been an inseparable part of Russia. This firm conviction is based on truth and justice and was passed from generation to generation, over time, under any circumstances (from the Address by the President of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2014).
The ensuing developments, including attempts by the post-coup Ukrainian authorities to punish the peninsula's population, prove that the decision of Crimeans to reunite with Russia was the only way to go. Having made their choice to be with their historical homeland, with Russia, the residents of Crimea avoided the fate of the many Russians and Russian-speakers, did not fall victim to the Russophobic Kiev regime.
Instead, the peninsula and its people flourished, overcoming decades of neglect and decay under Ukraine, becoming one of the most rapidly developing region worldwide.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation (from the address of Russia's Foreign Minister on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, March 16, 2014).
#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever
🗳 This historic moment occurred just two days after the all-Crimean referendum had been held. 96.77% of Crimeans and 95.6% of Sevastopol residents supported reunification with Russia. It was the embodiment of the right of peoples for self-determination and a true triumph of democracy.
💬 President Putin: In people’s hearts and minds, Crimea has always been an inseparable part of Russia. This firm conviction is based on truth and justice and was passed from generation to generation, over time, under any circumstances (from the Address by the President of the Russian Federation on March 18, 2014).
The ensuing developments, including attempts by the post-coup Ukrainian authorities to punish the peninsula's population, prove that the decision of Crimeans to reunite with Russia was the only way to go. Having made their choice to be with their historical homeland, with Russia, the residents of Crimea avoided the fate of the many Russians and Russian-speakers, did not fall victim to the Russophobic Kiev regime.
Instead, the peninsula and its people flourished, overcoming decades of neglect and decay under Ukraine, becoming one of the most rapidly developing region worldwide.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: The question of who Crimea and Sevastopol belong to is closed. The peninsula is an integral part of the Russian Federation (from the address of Russia's Foreign Minister on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, March 16, 2014).
#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever
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🎙 Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the Kiev regime’s terrorist attacks during the presidential elections in Russia
💬 On March 17, the Kiev regime launched yet another missile attack on Belgorod in Russia, as millions of Russian citizens across the country and abroad went to the polls in the presidential elections to implement their constitutional right to choose the head of state. A 16-year-old girl was killed as a result of this brutal terrorist assault. The Ukrainian Armed Forces target residential houses and crowded public places in Russian cities. As it was reported before, the Russian investigative authorities record all the crimes committed by the neo-Nazi Kiev regime. The masterminds and perpetrators of terrorist attacks will face a well-deserved and inevitable punishment.
A helicopter-crippling drone attack on an airfield in Tiraspol, Transnistria, was obviously an attempt to rock things out of balance in that region and saw panic among people voting in the Russian presidential elections. But it failed to discourage 220,000 Russian citizens living in Transnistria from going to the polls.
The Moldovan authorities’ statements of non-involvement in the Ukrainian strike look ludicrous. Everyone is aware that the despairing and agonising Kiev regime is suffering defeat after defeat on the battlefield and using terrorist methods as a last resort.
We are grateful to all Russian citizens for resisting intimidation and casting their ballot for the presidential candidate of their choice.
💬 On March 17, the Kiev regime launched yet another missile attack on Belgorod in Russia, as millions of Russian citizens across the country and abroad went to the polls in the presidential elections to implement their constitutional right to choose the head of state. A 16-year-old girl was killed as a result of this brutal terrorist assault. The Ukrainian Armed Forces target residential houses and crowded public places in Russian cities. As it was reported before, the Russian investigative authorities record all the crimes committed by the neo-Nazi Kiev regime. The masterminds and perpetrators of terrorist attacks will face a well-deserved and inevitable punishment.
A helicopter-crippling drone attack on an airfield in Tiraspol, Transnistria, was obviously an attempt to rock things out of balance in that region and saw panic among people voting in the Russian presidential elections. But it failed to discourage 220,000 Russian citizens living in Transnistria from going to the polls.
The Moldovan authorities’ statements of non-involvement in the Ukrainian strike look ludicrous. Everyone is aware that the despairing and agonising Kiev regime is suffering defeat after defeat on the battlefield and using terrorist methods as a last resort.
We are grateful to all Russian citizens for resisting intimidation and casting their ballot for the presidential candidate of their choice.
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🎉 Today, our country celebrates the 🔟th Anniversary of the historic reunification of Crimea with Russia.
The past decade has seen Crimea change dramatically, as Russia has done tremendous work to improve the region’s economic, investment, cultural and tourist appeal. Today, Crimea is one of the fastest growing regions not only in Russia, but in the entire continent.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea, helping it integrate into the political, legal and socioeconomic space of Russia and improve the quality of life, have been implemented and some are underway. (from the Russian Foreign Minister’s video address on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, Moscow, March 16, 2024).
Over the past 10 years:
✅ Major transport infrastructure facilities have been developed:
• Crimean Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, and a symbol of Crimea’s reunification with Russia.
• Simferopol International Airport, one of the most comfortable, well-equipped, and up-to-date airports in Russia.
• The Tavrida highway, connecting cities from Kerch to Sevastopol.
✅ Social facilities upgraded or built anew:
• More than 7 million square metres of housing made available.
• Several multipurpose medical centres opened, including the Semashko Republican Clinical Hospital.
• Artek, the largest international children’s centre in the world, was renovated.
• Three major sports facilities built, including the Water Sports Palace in Simferopol.
• Ten schools have been built and 160 kindergartens have opened.
🤝 Much has been done to harmonise ethnic and religious relations in the peninsula. An atmosphere of inter-ethnic and inter-religious harmony is now maintained in Crimea. Linguistic equality and diversity are respected.
Today, Crimea has everything to ensure its further effective long-term development, and Crimeans can look to the future with confidence and optimism.
#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever
The past decade has seen Crimea change dramatically, as Russia has done tremendous work to improve the region’s economic, investment, cultural and tourist appeal. Today, Crimea is one of the fastest growing regions not only in Russia, but in the entire continent.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Large projects which contribute to reviving and renewing Crimea, helping it integrate into the political, legal and socioeconomic space of Russia and improve the quality of life, have been implemented and some are underway. (from the Russian Foreign Minister’s video address on the 10th anniversary of the Crimean Spring, Moscow, March 16, 2024).
Over the past 10 years:
✅ Major transport infrastructure facilities have been developed:
• Crimean Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe, and a symbol of Crimea’s reunification with Russia.
• Simferopol International Airport, one of the most comfortable, well-equipped, and up-to-date airports in Russia.
• The Tavrida highway, connecting cities from Kerch to Sevastopol.
✅ Social facilities upgraded or built anew:
• More than 7 million square metres of housing made available.
• Several multipurpose medical centres opened, including the Semashko Republican Clinical Hospital.
• Artek, the largest international children’s centre in the world, was renovated.
• Three major sports facilities built, including the Water Sports Palace in Simferopol.
• Ten schools have been built and 160 kindergartens have opened.
🤝 Much has been done to harmonise ethnic and religious relations in the peninsula. An atmosphere of inter-ethnic and inter-religious harmony is now maintained in Crimea. Linguistic equality and diversity are respected.
Today, Crimea has everything to ensure its further effective long-term development, and Crimeans can look to the future with confidence and optimism.
#CrimeaIsRussia #TogetherForever
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📞 President Vladimir Putin had telephone conversations with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev 🇦🇿, President of the Republic of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko 🇧🇾, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev 🇰🇿, President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sadyr Japarov 🇰🇬, President of the Republic of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon 🇹🇯, and President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev 🇺🇿.
The Leaders warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the presidential election, emphasised the broad public support for his domestic and foreign policy and the high voter turnout, and wished him further success in his state activities.
The conversations touched on current aspects of developing bilateral relations and some key topics on the international agenda.
The Leaders warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the presidential election, emphasised the broad public support for his domestic and foreign policy and the high voter turnout, and wished him further success in his state activities.
The conversations touched on current aspects of developing bilateral relations and some key topics on the international agenda.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister of Cuba Ricardo Cabrisas (Moscow, March 18, 2024)
💬 We are glad to welcome you to Moscow. Your visits always help to promote our relations based on the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel.
On March 15, the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation held its most recent meeting. You are scheduled to have a number of additional contacts.
☝️ We note that each time the Cuban delegation visits Moscow, you seek to embrace as many bilateral issues as possible and compare notes on the international situation and matters of mutual interest. We welcome this approach. We hope to hear about your impressions of the visit and your meetings, both those already held and upcoming ones.
💬 We are glad to welcome you to Moscow. Your visits always help to promote our relations based on the agreements reached by President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel.
On March 15, the Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation held its most recent meeting. You are scheduled to have a number of additional contacts.
☝️ We note that each time the Cuban delegation visits Moscow, you seek to embrace as many bilateral issues as possible and compare notes on the international situation and matters of mutual interest. We welcome this approach. We hope to hear about your impressions of the visit and your meetings, both those already held and upcoming ones.
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🎬 Crimea's Renaissance - an RT Doc Film.
Synopsis: In 2014, almost 97% of eligible citizens voted for Crimea to join the Russian Federation.
"We could really breathe after the referendum. It was like... a second birth," says Andrey Malgin, a Crimean resident.
In the 10 following its reunification with Russia, Crimea has undergone an incredible transformation. The region now boasts new infrastructure, a modern energy system, scientific centres, renovated museums, advancements in winemaking, and breakthroughs in medicine. Its legendary 'Artek' youth camp has been given a second life. All shaping the new reality for its residents. But... this is not all that has been achieved within the Russian Crimea, there is much more!
Learn more on the achievements of the region, in which the whole country can take pride. Watch this RT documentary to witness firsthand the pristine beauty of the peninsula and see the breathtaking changes.
👉 Watch the full film by RT Documentary
🎬 Crimea's Renaissance - an RT Doc Film.
Synopsis: In 2014, almost 97% of eligible citizens voted for Crimea to join the Russian Federation.
"We could really breathe after the referendum. It was like... a second birth," says Andrey Malgin, a Crimean resident.
In the 10 following its reunification with Russia, Crimea has undergone an incredible transformation. The region now boasts new infrastructure, a modern energy system, scientific centres, renovated museums, advancements in winemaking, and breakthroughs in medicine. Its legendary 'Artek' youth camp has been given a second life. All shaping the new reality for its residents. But... this is not all that has been achieved within the Russian Crimea, there is much more!
Learn more on the achievements of the region, in which the whole country can take pride. Watch this RT documentary to witness firsthand the pristine beauty of the peninsula and see the breathtaking changes.
👉 Watch the full film by RT Documentary
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🚀 March 18 marks one of the most important dates in the history of space exploration. It was on this day 5️⃣9️⃣ years ago, in 1963, that Soviet cosmonaut Alexey Leonov performed the first ever spacewalk. Having stepped out of the "Voskhod-2" spacecraft, piloted by Pavel Belyaev, into near-Earth space, Leonov added another great achievement to the hall of fame of Soviet/Russian cosmonautics.
The spacewalk itself lasted 23 minutes & 41 seconds, 12 minutes & 9 seconds of which were spent in free fall, floating in space.
This is how Alexey Leonov described his feelings, speaking from the podium of Moscow Mausoleum. Together with his crewmate Pavel Belyaev, they were hailed as heroes by the whole Moscow city.
🎖 Lieutenant Colonel Alexey Leonov was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union with the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal for the successful flight, along with the courage & heroism shown during it.
Today, spacewalk is a routine (still a highlight though) of the otherwise busy ISS schedule: scientific research, repair work, installation of new equipment on the station's exterior, launch of small satellites and much more. All this was made possible thanks to the colossal work and joint efforts of many Soviet specialists and enterprises, as well as the personal courage of our cosmonauts.
#SpaceExplorationHistory
The spacewalk itself lasted 23 minutes & 41 seconds, 12 minutes & 9 seconds of which were spent in free fall, floating in space.
As I stepped out from the airlock, I felt a powerful stream of light and heat, reminiscent of electric welding. Above me was a black sky and bright, unblinking stars. The sun appeared to me as a glowing disc of fire.
This is how Alexey Leonov described his feelings, speaking from the podium of Moscow Mausoleum. Together with his crewmate Pavel Belyaev, they were hailed as heroes by the whole Moscow city.
🎖 Lieutenant Colonel Alexey Leonov was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union with the Order of Lenin and the Gold Star Medal for the successful flight, along with the courage & heroism shown during it.
Today, spacewalk is a routine (still a highlight though) of the otherwise busy ISS schedule: scientific research, repair work, installation of new equipment on the station's exterior, launch of small satellites and much more. All this was made possible thanks to the colossal work and joint efforts of many Soviet specialists and enterprises, as well as the personal courage of our cosmonauts.
#SpaceExplorationHistory
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⚡️ Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media):
During the presidential election, Roskomnadzor’s Public Communications Network Monitoring and Management Centre (PCNMMC) had to adopt countermeasures against 497 DDoS attacks at Russia’s ICT infrastructure.
During the election, Roskomnadzor specialists protected 920 important Russian resources. The main vector of DDoS attacks was aimed at the resources of the Central Election Commission and at Moscow’s remote online voting. Attacks were conducted at all election infrastructure resources at the same time. The most powerful attack was 87 Gb/S, the longest lasted for 40 hours 12 minutes.
❗️ Germany, the UK, the US, Finland and Lithuania were the main sources of the attacks.
Active countermeasures by the PCNMMC neutralised the impact of the attacks on Russian infrastructure. The attacks did not cause any mishaps or loss of access to Russian resources. All attacks were rebuffed.
Five phishing websites imitating electoral resources were also blocked during these days.
⚡️ Roskomnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media):
During the presidential election, Roskomnadzor’s Public Communications Network Monitoring and Management Centre (PCNMMC) had to adopt countermeasures against 497 DDoS attacks at Russia’s ICT infrastructure.
During the election, Roskomnadzor specialists protected 920 important Russian resources. The main vector of DDoS attacks was aimed at the resources of the Central Election Commission and at Moscow’s remote online voting. Attacks were conducted at all election infrastructure resources at the same time. The most powerful attack was 87 Gb/S, the longest lasted for 40 hours 12 minutes.
❗️ Germany, the UK, the US, Finland and Lithuania were the main sources of the attacks.
Active countermeasures by the PCNMMC neutralised the impact of the attacks on Russian infrastructure. The attacks did not cause any mishaps or loss of access to Russian resources. All attacks were rebuffed.
Five phishing websites imitating electoral resources were also blocked during these days.
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📅 On March 18, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov received SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming and Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui. They were in Moscow as observers in the election for the President of the Russian Federation.
Sergey Lavrov thanked the heads of the SCO and China’s monitoring missions for their visit to the Russian capital. In turn, Zhang Ming and Li Hui thanked Lavrov for the warm reception and all-round assistance in their work. They expressed satisfaction with the success of the election and the excellent organising and noted that the election was open and unbiased throughout the nation.
🗳 In the context of the tentative election results announced by the Central Election Commission, Zhang Ming and Li Hui asked Sergey Lavrov to convey to Vladimir Putin their congratulations on the victory in the election. They noted his instrumental contribution to the founding and development of the SCO and to the dynamic and comprehensive strengthening of the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov exchanged views with Zhang Ming on a broad range of issues pertaining to the SCO’s activities. He emphasised the practical aspects of the SCO’s comprehensive changes to the current geopolitical reality amidst mounting challenges and threats to the security of the SCO member states.
The officials also discussed in detail the crisis in Ukraine and ways of overcoming it. Li Hui spoke about his recent European tour that he conducted to compare positions and assess opportunities for a political and diplomatic settlement to the crisis. Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Russia is open to a negotiated solution. However, he emphasised that Moscow finds any event promoting the Zelensky formula, regardless of its wrapping, unacceptable.
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🤝 By tradition, the conversation took place in a friendly and trust-based atmosphere.
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Sergey Lavrov thanked the heads of the SCO and China’s monitoring missions for their visit to the Russian capital. In turn, Zhang Ming and Li Hui thanked Lavrov for the warm reception and all-round assistance in their work. They expressed satisfaction with the success of the election and the excellent organising and noted that the election was open and unbiased throughout the nation.
🗳 In the context of the tentative election results announced by the Central Election Commission, Zhang Ming and Li Hui asked Sergey Lavrov to convey to Vladimir Putin their congratulations on the victory in the election. They noted his instrumental contribution to the founding and development of the SCO and to the dynamic and comprehensive strengthening of the Russian-Chinese strategic partnership.
During the meeting, Sergey Lavrov exchanged views with Zhang Ming on a broad range of issues pertaining to the SCO’s activities. He emphasised the practical aspects of the SCO’s comprehensive changes to the current geopolitical reality amidst mounting challenges and threats to the security of the SCO member states.
The officials also discussed in detail the crisis in Ukraine and ways of overcoming it. Li Hui spoke about his recent European tour that he conducted to compare positions and assess opportunities for a political and diplomatic settlement to the crisis. Sergey Lavrov confirmed that Russia is open to a negotiated solution. However, he emphasised that Moscow finds any event promoting the Zelensky formula, regardless of its wrapping, unacceptable.
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🤝 By tradition, the conversation took place in a friendly and trust-based atmosphere.
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In response to 🇨🇦Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly's Statement on Presidential Election in Russia:
Aaahhh! So predictable… It's almost a Freudian continuous obsession with Russia.🫢
Unfortunately, the Embassy is obliged to read this. 😸😸😸
Aaahhh! So predictable… It's almost a Freudian continuous obsession with Russia.🫢
Unfortunately, the Embassy is obliged to read this. 😸😸😸
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🇷🇺🇹🇷📞 President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone with President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
The Turkish Leader warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the presidential election and wished him further success in his state activities for the benefit of the people of Russia.
🤝 The Presidents expressed mutual desire to continue close cooperation for developing multifaceted Russian-Turkish relations. They discussed issues of enhancing international stability and security, in part, in the Black Sea region.
Vladimir Putin congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan and all Muslims in Turkiye on the holy month of Ramadan.
It was agreed to continue dialogue in various formats.
#RussiaTürkiye
The Turkish Leader warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the presidential election and wished him further success in his state activities for the benefit of the people of Russia.
🤝 The Presidents expressed mutual desire to continue close cooperation for developing multifaceted Russian-Turkish relations. They discussed issues of enhancing international stability and security, in part, in the Black Sea region.
Vladimir Putin congratulated Recep Tayyip Erdogan and all Muslims in Turkiye on the holy month of Ramadan.
It was agreed to continue dialogue in various formats.
#RussiaTürkiye
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🇷🇺🇸🇦📞 President Vladimir Putin spoke over the phone with Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud.
During the telephone conversation Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the Russian presidential election.
Both Sides expressed readiness to further actively develop friendly ties and mutually advantageous cooperation between the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia and noted, in particular, the two countries’ effective coordination in the OPEC Plus format.
Vladimir Putin asked to convey his best wishes to the King of Saudi Arabia and congratulated the people of the Kingdom on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.
During the telephone conversation Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud warmly congratulated Vladimir Putin on his convincing victory in the Russian presidential election.
Both Sides expressed readiness to further actively develop friendly ties and mutually advantageous cooperation between the Russian Federation and Saudi Arabia and noted, in particular, the two countries’ effective coordination in the OPEC Plus format.
Vladimir Putin asked to convey his best wishes to the King of Saudi Arabia and congratulated the people of the Kingdom on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan.