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📰 Article by Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova for Komsomolskaya Pravda newspaper (March 25, 2024)
Biden likes ISIS, not peace
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💬 The US spin doctors have driven themselves into a trap by claiming that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS, a terrorist organisation banned in Russia. It is also clear why they are doing this. Obviously, they have no other way out.
This includes billions of dollars and an unprecedented amount of arms invested in the Kiev regime, based on corruption schemes, where no accounts were submitted; the use of aggressive rhetoric towards Russia. <...> Hence Washington’s daily effort to cover up for their charges in Kiev and the attempt to shift the blame away from themselves and the Zelensky regime they have nurtured by using the bogey of ISIS (an organisation banned in Russia).
And that's where they got caught in their own rusty trap.
What is ISIS?
In the past, Washington actively supported, armed and controlled the mujahideen in Afghanistan as part of its drive to oppose the Soviet Union. <...> Al-Qaeda emerged precisely from that Afghan campaign.
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But let us leave Afghanistan for a while and turn to Iraq. <...> In October 2006, the Consultative Meeting of the Mujahideen established a new jihadist group that brought together Al-Masri’s terrorists and other Islamists from the group known as the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI). Appointed as the leader of this new organisation was Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, whom the Americans, for some reason, had released from prison in Iraq not long before. QED!
He established close cooperation with the Islamists in Syria, who were fighting against the legitimate government of Bashar al-Assad. In April 2013, the expanded terrorist organisation was given a new name – the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).
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So, it turns out that after Al-Qaeda, the Americans willingly or unwillingly had a hand in creating yet another monster, ISIS.
In 2015, in response to a request from the legitimate Government of Syria, Russia sent a unit of its Aerospace Forces to help the Syrian army fight the terrorists. This interfered with ISIS’ plans to impose its control over vast territories in Iraq and Syria.
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President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the UN General Assembly session in 2015, suggesting that a united anti-ISIS front, modelled on the anti-Hitler coalition, should be created. The response was the West’s war face, not a delighted acceptance. Far from helping us to fight ISIS, the US was doing whatever it could to interfere with our effort. Interesting, isn’t it?
At the same time, a US-controlled extremist enclave, the so-called Al Tanf refugee camp, continues to exist in southeast Syria. It has become a haven for terrorists, providing them with training before they are sent to perform missions.
The White House clearly follows yet another tactical line in Syria, where ostensibly it has committed itself to sort the “moderate opposition” from the ISIS terrorists in a clear and informal manner. <...> In all evidence, this is how Washington has planned the whole thing: it wants the conflict to drag on, multiplying the number of victims, while preventing that seat of international terrorism from being definitively eliminated.
Oddly enough, ISIS has adjusted its plans in recent years and now attacks mostly enemies of the US, such as the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Iranians, the legitimate authorities in Syria, and Russia.
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❗️ Is there any logic in this, you would ask? It lies in the money and power. Moreover, in a situation where there is an international legal ban on direct interventions, the ulterior motive is to sow “controlled chaos” and rehash the world order with the help of terrorists.
And now, attention, my question to the White House: Was it really ISIS? Changed your mind yet?
Biden likes ISIS, not peace
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💬 The US spin doctors have driven themselves into a trap by claiming that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS, a terrorist organisation banned in Russia. It is also clear why they are doing this. Obviously, they have no other way out.
This includes billions of dollars and an unprecedented amount of arms invested in the Kiev regime, based on corruption schemes, where no accounts were submitted; the use of aggressive rhetoric towards Russia. <...> Hence Washington’s daily effort to cover up for their charges in Kiev and the attempt to shift the blame away from themselves and the Zelensky regime they have nurtured by using the bogey of ISIS (an organisation banned in Russia).
And that's where they got caught in their own rusty trap.
What is ISIS?
In the past, Washington actively supported, armed and controlled the mujahideen in Afghanistan as part of its drive to oppose the Soviet Union. <...> Al-Qaeda emerged precisely from that Afghan campaign.
<...>
But let us leave Afghanistan for a while and turn to Iraq. <...> In October 2006, the Consultative Meeting of the Mujahideen established a new jihadist group that brought together Al-Masri’s terrorists and other Islamists from the group known as the Islamic State of Iraq (ISI). Appointed as the leader of this new organisation was Abu Omar al-Baghdadi, whom the Americans, for some reason, had released from prison in Iraq not long before. QED!
He established close cooperation with the Islamists in Syria, who were fighting against the legitimate government of Bashar al-Assad. In April 2013, the expanded terrorist organisation was given a new name – the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIS).
<...>
So, it turns out that after Al-Qaeda, the Americans willingly or unwillingly had a hand in creating yet another monster, ISIS.
In 2015, in response to a request from the legitimate Government of Syria, Russia sent a unit of its Aerospace Forces to help the Syrian army fight the terrorists. This interfered with ISIS’ plans to impose its control over vast territories in Iraq and Syria.
<...>
President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed the UN General Assembly session in 2015, suggesting that a united anti-ISIS front, modelled on the anti-Hitler coalition, should be created. The response was the West’s war face, not a delighted acceptance. Far from helping us to fight ISIS, the US was doing whatever it could to interfere with our effort. Interesting, isn’t it?
At the same time, a US-controlled extremist enclave, the so-called Al Tanf refugee camp, continues to exist in southeast Syria. It has become a haven for terrorists, providing them with training before they are sent to perform missions.
The White House clearly follows yet another tactical line in Syria, where ostensibly it has committed itself to sort the “moderate opposition” from the ISIS terrorists in a clear and informal manner. <...> In all evidence, this is how Washington has planned the whole thing: it wants the conflict to drag on, multiplying the number of victims, while preventing that seat of international terrorism from being definitively eliminated.
Oddly enough, ISIS has adjusted its plans in recent years and now attacks mostly enemies of the US, such as the Taliban in Afghanistan, the Iranians, the legitimate authorities in Syria, and Russia.
<...>
❗️ Is there any logic in this, you would ask? It lies in the money and power. Moreover, in a situation where there is an international legal ban on direct interventions, the ulterior motive is to sow “controlled chaos” and rehash the world order with the help of terrorists.
And now, attention, my question to the White House: Was it really ISIS? Changed your mind yet?
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🩸 The Russian Foreign Ministry hosts an extraordinary donor event in support of the victims of the terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall: Russian diplomats donate blood for those in need. The volunteers include both those who have never participated in such events before and longtime donors.
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❗️ President Vladimir Putin held a videoconference meeting on measures being taken after the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall concert venue (March 25, 2024)
💬 We know that the crime was perpetrated by radical Islamists. The Islamic World itself has been fighting this ideology for centuries. But we are also seeing how the US is using different channels to try and convince its satellites and other countries of the world that, according to its intelligence, there is supposedly no sign of Kiev’s involvement in the Moscow terrorist attack, that the deadly terrorist attack was perpetrated by followers of Islam, members of ISIS, an organisation banned in Russia.
We know whose hands were used to commit this atrocity against Russia and its people.
We want to know who ordered it.
We need to obtain answers to a number of questions.
For example, do radical and even terrorist Islamist organisations truly have an interest in launching attacks on Russia now that it supports a fair resolution of the escalated conflict in the Middle East?
And how do radical Islamists, who present themselves as devout Muslims <...>, justify committing atrocities and serious crimes during the holy month of Ramadan, which is sacred to all Muslims? <...>
This leads to the next question: who stands to benefit from it?
This act of violence is likely just one in a series of attempts by those who have been fighting against our country since 2014, using the neo-Nazi Kiev regime as a pawn. As for the neo-Nazis, it is widely known that they have never hesitated to employ the most repugnant and inhumane methods to achieve their aims.
Of course, we must also answer the question of why the terrorists, after committing their crime, attempted to flee specifically to Ukraine. Who was waiting for them there? It is clear that those supporting the Kiev regime do not wish to be implicated in acts of terrorism and be seen as sponsors of terrorism.
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💬 We know that the crime was perpetrated by radical Islamists. The Islamic World itself has been fighting this ideology for centuries. But we are also seeing how the US is using different channels to try and convince its satellites and other countries of the world that, according to its intelligence, there is supposedly no sign of Kiev’s involvement in the Moscow terrorist attack, that the deadly terrorist attack was perpetrated by followers of Islam, members of ISIS, an organisation banned in Russia.
We know whose hands were used to commit this atrocity against Russia and its people.
We want to know who ordered it.
We need to obtain answers to a number of questions.
For example, do radical and even terrorist Islamist organisations truly have an interest in launching attacks on Russia now that it supports a fair resolution of the escalated conflict in the Middle East?
And how do radical Islamists, who present themselves as devout Muslims <...>, justify committing atrocities and serious crimes during the holy month of Ramadan, which is sacred to all Muslims? <...>
This leads to the next question: who stands to benefit from it?
This act of violence is likely just one in a series of attempts by those who have been fighting against our country since 2014, using the neo-Nazi Kiev regime as a pawn. As for the neo-Nazis, it is widely known that they have never hesitated to employ the most repugnant and inhumane methods to achieve their aims.
Of course, we must also answer the question of why the terrorists, after committing their crime, attempted to flee specifically to Ukraine. Who was waiting for them there? It is clear that those supporting the Kiev regime do not wish to be implicated in acts of terrorism and be seen as sponsors of terrorism.
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🕯 The world mourns with Russia following the horrific terrorist attack that claimed dozens of innocent lives at Crocus City Hall.
Throughout the last days, memorial events are taking place in various parts of the globe; those who are not indifferent bring flowers and toys to the walls of Russian diplomatic missions.
Throughout the last days, memorial events are taking place in various parts of the globe; those who are not indifferent bring flowers and toys to the walls of Russian diplomatic missions.
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❗️On the Russian Federation’s non-recognition of the outer limits of the unilaterally established US continental shelf
On March 18-29, Kingston (Jamaica) is hosting a session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority). In accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, it is supposed to regulate the activities of states in the deep seabed of areas that are not subject to the national jurisdiction of the coastal states.
During the session, the Russian delegation announced its refusal to recognise the outer limits of the US continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the width of the territorial sea is measured in seven areas of the world’s oceans. The US declared this in December 2023. It is unilaterally trying to reduce the area of the seabed under the Authority, and hence the entire international community, and to obtain additional sections of the shelf for its own use (about 1 million square kilometres).
☝️ These unilateral steps by the US do not conform to the rules and procedures established by international law. The Russian delegation criticised the selective approach of the US to the application of international law, focusing on its rights and completely ignoring its obligations, and blocked Washington’s latest attempt to use the 1982 Convention exclusively to advance its own interests.
Earlier, a corresponding demarche was sent to the US through bilateral channels.
On March 18-29, Kingston (Jamaica) is hosting a session of the Council of the International Seabed Authority (hereinafter referred to as the Authority). In accordance with the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, it is supposed to regulate the activities of states in the deep seabed of areas that are not subject to the national jurisdiction of the coastal states.
During the session, the Russian delegation announced its refusal to recognise the outer limits of the US continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles from the baselines from which the width of the territorial sea is measured in seven areas of the world’s oceans. The US declared this in December 2023. It is unilaterally trying to reduce the area of the seabed under the Authority, and hence the entire international community, and to obtain additional sections of the shelf for its own use (about 1 million square kilometres).
☝️ These unilateral steps by the US do not conform to the rules and procedures established by international law. The Russian delegation criticised the selective approach of the US to the application of international law, focusing on its rights and completely ignoring its obligations, and blocked Washington’s latest attempt to use the 1982 Convention exclusively to advance its own interests.
Earlier, a corresponding demarche was sent to the US through bilateral channels.
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🇷🇺 Russia's EMERCOM aircraft delivered yet another 29 tonnes of humanitarian aid to the people of the Gaza Strip
✅ cereal, flour, sugar and other long-term storage products;
✅ personal hygiene products.
The EMERCOM's IL-76 aircraft flew to the airport of El-Arish. In Egypt, the humanitarian aid will be handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society. They will redirect it to the people of the Gaza Strip.
In total, since the beginning of the humanitarian mission, 20 flights of the Russia's EMERCOM have delivered ~480 tonnes of food products, medicines, clothing and other essentials to the people of the Gaza Strip.
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✅ cereal, flour, sugar and other long-term storage products;
✅ personal hygiene products.
The EMERCOM's IL-76 aircraft flew to the airport of El-Arish. In Egypt, the humanitarian aid will be handed over to representatives of the Egyptian Red Crescent Society. They will redirect it to the people of the Gaza Strip.
In total, since the beginning of the humanitarian mission, 20 flights of the Russia's EMERCOM have delivered ~480 tonnes of food products, medicines, clothing and other essentials to the people of the Gaza Strip.
📹 EMERCOM of Russia
#RussiaHelps
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⚡️ Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation:
The Head of Russia’s Investigative Committee held a meeting on current issues and listened to a report of the investigative team on the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall.
The investigators reported about their intensive efforts to reconstruct a complete picture of the crime, both its preparation and planning and the commission of a terrorist attack against unarmed civilians.
The initial results of the investigation fully confirm that the crime was planned, meticulously prepared and funded by its organisers.
❗️ Interrogations of the detained terrorists, study of their technical devices and the analysis of information on their financial transactions point 👉 to their connections with Ukrainian nationalists.
The investigators have confirmed evidence that the terrorists received substantial funds and crypto currency from Ukraine for preparing the crime.
One more suspect who took part in funding the terrorists was detained. The investigators will apply to the court for his detention as a measure of restraint.
The Head of Russia’s Investigative Committee held a meeting on current issues and listened to a report of the investigative team on the terrorist attack in the Crocus City Hall.
The investigators reported about their intensive efforts to reconstruct a complete picture of the crime, both its preparation and planning and the commission of a terrorist attack against unarmed civilians.
The initial results of the investigation fully confirm that the crime was planned, meticulously prepared and funded by its organisers.
❗️ Interrogations of the detained terrorists, study of their technical devices and the analysis of information on their financial transactions point 👉 to their connections with Ukrainian nationalists.
The investigators have confirmed evidence that the terrorists received substantial funds and crypto currency from Ukraine for preparing the crime.
One more suspect who took part in funding the terrorists was detained. The investigators will apply to the court for his detention as a measure of restraint.
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💔 Nearly a week has passed since the dreadful terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall, but this tragedy rings fresh and continues to echo in the hearts of people from around the world.
The inflow of condolences coming from the leadership of the host countries, political parties, representatives of the diplomatic corps and public organisations continues unabated. Orthodox churches around the world are holding memorial services for the dead and prayers for the health of the injured. Russian compatriots as well as foreign citizens are carrying flowers and candles to makeshift memorials outside Russian diplomatic missions.
Thank you for your sympathy and support!
📹 The world mourns with Russia
The inflow of condolences coming from the leadership of the host countries, political parties, representatives of the diplomatic corps and public organisations continues unabated. Orthodox churches around the world are holding memorial services for the dead and prayers for the health of the injured. Russian compatriots as well as foreign citizens are carrying flowers and candles to makeshift memorials outside Russian diplomatic missions.
Thank you for your sympathy and support!
📹 The world mourns with Russia
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This campaign came to be known among Russian historians as the Foreign Campaigns of the Russian Army. Together with its allied armies, namely Prussia, Austria, Sweden, and Great Britain, Russia liberated European countries from the French oppression.
📜 When the Russian Army entered France in December 1813, Emperor Alexander I issued an order. Here’s a quote from it:
Warriors! You have already saved your Motherland and brought it glory, and enabled Europe to recover its liberty and independence. Crowning this feat with the much-desired peace is all that remains.
With Paris seized by the Russians, Napoleon abdicated in Fontainebleau on April 6 under pressure from his marshals, and was exiled to the Island of Elba off the Italian coast.
Russia played an instrumental role in France’s remaining within its pre-war borders, and took French cities under its protection by preventing Prussian and Austrian troops from pillaging them. Following Alexander I’s orders, the Russian troops also ensured that the collections of the Louvre and other French museums, as well as historical monuments, remained intact.
On June 9, 1815, a new European security architecture was established a the Vienna Congress, which became one of the main outcomes of Russia’s Foreign Campaigns.
From Maria Zakharova’s briefing:
We honour the memory of our heroic ancestors, finding strength and inspiration in their valorous deeds. We’d like to advise the contemporary Western leaders and the emerging “Napoleons” who once again harbour intentions of sending troops eastward to remember the lessons of history
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💐🕯On March 30, flowers were laid at an improvised memorial near the Crocus City Hall.
The heads of missions and staff from over 130 embassies (over 350 people) took part in the event.
The Russian side is grateful to the esteemed representatives of the diplomatic corps for solidarity with the people of Russia at this difficult moment.
#ForeverInOurHearts
The heads of missions and staff from over 130 embassies (over 350 people) took part in the event.
The Russian side is grateful to the esteemed representatives of the diplomatic corps for solidarity with the people of Russia at this difficult moment.
#ForeverInOurHearts
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⚔️ These day we commemorate the conclusion of the main leg of the Napoleonic Wars: it ended with the triumph of the Russian and allied forces who repelled Napoleon all the way back to France. On March 31, 1814, Russian army led by Emperor Alexander I triumphantly entered Paris.
Russia's goal was to expel the French troops from the countries they had invaded, deprive Napoleon of the opportunity to use their resources, complete the defeat of the aggressor on his own territory and ensure the establishment of a lasting peace in Europe.
The Russian forces seized the French capital, thus winning the final battle of its 1813-1814 foreign campaign. After the fall of Paris Napoleon abdicated the throne.
On May 30, 1814 the Treaty of Paris was signed between the members of the Anti-Napaleonic coalition and France. The Patriotic War was over: Germany was liberated and France was restored to its borders of 1792.
☝️ Russia made the main contribution to the defeat of Napoleon.
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Russia's goal was to expel the French troops from the countries they had invaded, deprive Napoleon of the opportunity to use their resources, complete the defeat of the aggressor on his own territory and ensure the establishment of a lasting peace in Europe.
The Russian forces seized the French capital, thus winning the final battle of its 1813-1814 foreign campaign. After the fall of Paris Napoleon abdicated the throne.
On May 30, 1814 the Treaty of Paris was signed between the members of the Anti-Napaleonic coalition and France. The Patriotic War was over: Germany was liberated and France was restored to its borders of 1792.
☝️ Russia made the main contribution to the defeat of Napoleon.
🎥 © Russian Military Historical Society
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🇷🇺 The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation:
⚖️ A procedural examination has been initiated in response to an appeal from State Duma deputies concerning terrorist activities against Russia.
Following a review of the appeal submitted by State Duma deputies Andrey Krasov, Nikolai Kharitonov, Yana Lantratova, as well as public figures Alexander Dugin and Andrey Derkach, regarding the necessity of investigating into the organisation, financing, and execution of terrorist attacks orchestrated by the United States, Ukraine, and other Western nations against Russia, a procedural examination has been launched at the central office of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
🔍 During the examination, the investigation will meticulously analyse the provided information and make a procedural decision.
⚖️ A procedural examination has been initiated in response to an appeal from State Duma deputies concerning terrorist activities against Russia.
Following a review of the appeal submitted by State Duma deputies Andrey Krasov, Nikolai Kharitonov, Yana Lantratova, as well as public figures Alexander Dugin and Andrey Derkach, regarding the necessity of investigating into the organisation, financing, and execution of terrorist attacks orchestrated by the United States, Ukraine, and other Western nations against Russia, a procedural examination has been launched at the central office of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
🔍 During the examination, the investigation will meticulously analyse the provided information and make a procedural decision.