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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answer to a question from 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin' television programme (Kazan, October 23, 2024)
❓ Question: Zelensky claims that halting strikes on energy infrastructure can be considered the first step towards peace.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: No. When he says this, he recalls previous exchanges of opinions when he initiated something along the lines of what you’re saying. After that, there was an incursion into the Kursk Region. Everyone is clear about what stands behind his steps “towards peace.”
There was a “peace formula” first followed by a “victory plan.”
That doesn't mean peace. It means victory for one side and defeat for the other side.
As I’ve been told, he has come up with a new “initiative” to follow up on the “victory plan,” which was largely rejected by the West.
The new “plan” concerns measures Ukraine itself is now pledging to undertake, such as expanding its defence industry, or something akin to it. This is not serious. Going through it is like reading a boring comic book.
❓ Question: Zelensky claims that halting strikes on energy infrastructure can be considered the first step towards peace.
💬 Sergey Lavrov: No. When he says this, he recalls previous exchanges of opinions when he initiated something along the lines of what you’re saying. After that, there was an incursion into the Kursk Region. Everyone is clear about what stands behind his steps “towards peace.”
There was a “peace formula” first followed by a “victory plan.”
That doesn't mean peace. It means victory for one side and defeat for the other side.
As I’ve been told, he has come up with a new “initiative” to follow up on the “victory plan,” which was largely rejected by the West.
The new “plan” concerns measures Ukraine itself is now pledging to undertake, such as expanding its defence industry, or something akin to it. This is not serious. Going through it is like reading a boring comic book.
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🇷🇺🇻🇪 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's opening remarks during talks with President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moros on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit in Kazan.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I know that our Venezuelan friends hold values and principles that are similar or overlapping with those BRICS is guided by: respect for each other’s legitimate interests and sovereignty, the sovereign choice of nations, mutually beneficial and honest equitable cooperation, and so on. We support your decision to participate in BRICS activities.
📈 Venezuela is one of Russia’s longstanding and reliable partners both in Latin America and in the world. The strategic partnership between our countries is still evolving, and our mutually beneficial cooperation is progressing in all areas. Bilateral trade is growing too, we have numerous projects in the works in energy, pharmaceutical industry, transportation, civilian space activities, and high tech.
It is good to have this kind of package of projects for cooperation, but it will be even better if they make progress. Some of them are underway, which is good news.
It is also important to establish ties in the financial and banking spheres based on settlements in national currencies.
Direct flights have been established between our countries. This facilitates the growth of tourism and encourages cultural, humanitarian, research and educational exchanges. Russia and Venezuela coordinate their steps at the UN and other international platforms.
Together, Russia and Venezuela are striving to create a new, more just world order based on the rule of law and zero tolerance for neo-colonialism, interference in the internal affairs of other states, political and financial pressure, and unilateral coercive measures.
🤝 We appreciate that Venezuela shares our stance on the current international situation and consistently supports us in the face of the hybrid war and the Russophobia campaign being waged against our country.
Today we will discuss all the key bilateral and international issues.
💪 We know how you are defending the interests of your people, Venezuela’s interests in your country, consistently and uncompromisingly. We are definitely on your side and strongly support your efforts in this area.
#RussiaVenezuela
🇷🇺🇻🇪 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's opening remarks during talks with President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro Moros on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit in Kazan.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I know that our Venezuelan friends hold values and principles that are similar or overlapping with those BRICS is guided by: respect for each other’s legitimate interests and sovereignty, the sovereign choice of nations, mutually beneficial and honest equitable cooperation, and so on. We support your decision to participate in BRICS activities.
📈 Venezuela is one of Russia’s longstanding and reliable partners both in Latin America and in the world. The strategic partnership between our countries is still evolving, and our mutually beneficial cooperation is progressing in all areas. Bilateral trade is growing too, we have numerous projects in the works in energy, pharmaceutical industry, transportation, civilian space activities, and high tech.
It is good to have this kind of package of projects for cooperation, but it will be even better if they make progress. Some of them are underway, which is good news.
It is also important to establish ties in the financial and banking spheres based on settlements in national currencies.
Direct flights have been established between our countries. This facilitates the growth of tourism and encourages cultural, humanitarian, research and educational exchanges. Russia and Venezuela coordinate their steps at the UN and other international platforms.
Together, Russia and Venezuela are striving to create a new, more just world order based on the rule of law and zero tolerance for neo-colonialism, interference in the internal affairs of other states, political and financial pressure, and unilateral coercive measures.
🤝 We appreciate that Venezuela shares our stance on the current international situation and consistently supports us in the face of the hybrid war and the Russophobia campaign being waged against our country.
Today we will discuss all the key bilateral and international issues.
💪 We know how you are defending the interests of your people, Venezuela’s interests in your country, consistently and uncompromisingly. We are definitely on your side and strongly support your efforts in this area.
#RussiaVenezuela
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit in Kazan.
💬 Vladimir Putin: This visit to Russia is your first as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and this has great symbolic importance.
Iran has become a full participant of BRICS, and you know that we strongly supported your application. Earlier, we also vigorously promoted your accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This has given us additional opportunities for cooperation in the international arena.
Recently, we had a very substantive and, I am sure, useful meeting in Ashgabat, where we reviewed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and the most relevant regional issues. Most importantly, we reaffirmed our policy of mutually strengthening ties in every possible way. Our interaction is on the rise; it is genuinely friendly and constructive. Soon we will be able to consolidate the results achieved with a new major interstate agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
We are grateful to you for accepting the invitation to pay a separate visit to our country to sign this document and other important documents in a ceremonial atmosphere.
As I said in Ashgabat, one of our priorities is to consolidate the emerging positive trends in trade and economic cooperation. We expect this issue to be addressed by the intergovernmental commission, chaired by our Minister of Energy, Mr Tsivilev, and Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad.
Other priorities include the implementation of major joint initiatives such as the development of Iranian railway infrastructure as part of promoting a major project, the International North-South Transport Corridor project, as well as the construction of the second and third power units at the Bushehr NPP.
📊 Indeed, the Free Trade Agreement signed between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union at the close of 2023 significantly contributes to the expansion of economic ties.
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation is likewise making good progress. Notably, an intergovernmental agreement concerning the establishment and operation of cultural centres came into effect in July of this year. Moreover, the visa-free regime for organised groups of tourists, operational since August of the previous year, is actively fostering an increase in mutual tourist exchange – a 52-percent growth was observed in 2023.
Today, we will continue our discussions on the most pressing international issues, including the dramatic developments in the Middle East, as well as the situations in Syria and the South Caucasus.
🤝 Generally speaking, I would like to emphasise that the approaches of Russia and Iran towards the global agenda are closely aligned or fully coincide. We are united by a shared aspiration to establish a just multipolar world order, to uphold international norms, and to maintain the pivotal role of the United Nations.
I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my greetings and best wishes to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. We hold in high regard his attentive and constructive approach to the development of Russian-Iranian relations.
#RussiaIran
🇷🇺🇮🇷 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit in Kazan.
💬 Vladimir Putin: This visit to Russia is your first as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and this has great symbolic importance.
Iran has become a full participant of BRICS, and you know that we strongly supported your application. Earlier, we also vigorously promoted your accession to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. This has given us additional opportunities for cooperation in the international arena.
Recently, we had a very substantive and, I am sure, useful meeting in Ashgabat, where we reviewed the main aspects of bilateral cooperation and the most relevant regional issues. Most importantly, we reaffirmed our policy of mutually strengthening ties in every possible way. Our interaction is on the rise; it is genuinely friendly and constructive. Soon we will be able to consolidate the results achieved with a new major interstate agreement on comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
We are grateful to you for accepting the invitation to pay a separate visit to our country to sign this document and other important documents in a ceremonial atmosphere.
As I said in Ashgabat, one of our priorities is to consolidate the emerging positive trends in trade and economic cooperation. We expect this issue to be addressed by the intergovernmental commission, chaired by our Minister of Energy, Mr Tsivilev, and Iranian Minister of Petroleum Mohsen Paknejad.
Other priorities include the implementation of major joint initiatives such as the development of Iranian railway infrastructure as part of promoting a major project, the International North-South Transport Corridor project, as well as the construction of the second and third power units at the Bushehr NPP.
📊 Indeed, the Free Trade Agreement signed between Iran and the Eurasian Economic Union at the close of 2023 significantly contributes to the expansion of economic ties.
Cultural and humanitarian cooperation is likewise making good progress. Notably, an intergovernmental agreement concerning the establishment and operation of cultural centres came into effect in July of this year. Moreover, the visa-free regime for organised groups of tourists, operational since August of the previous year, is actively fostering an increase in mutual tourist exchange – a 52-percent growth was observed in 2023.
Today, we will continue our discussions on the most pressing international issues, including the dramatic developments in the Middle East, as well as the situations in Syria and the South Caucasus.
🤝 Generally speaking, I would like to emphasise that the approaches of Russia and Iran towards the global agenda are closely aligned or fully coincide. We are united by a shared aspiration to establish a just multipolar world order, to uphold international norms, and to maintain the pivotal role of the United Nations.
I would also like to take this opportunity to extend my greetings and best wishes to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. We hold in high regard his attentive and constructive approach to the development of Russian-Iranian relations.
#RussiaIran
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🇷🇺🇹🇷 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's opening remarks during talks with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit (Kazan, October 23, 2024)
💬 Vladimir Putin: We are very pleased to welcome you to Kazan.
🕯 Before we get started, I would like to express my condolences over the recent terrorist attack. The media are reporting a terrorist attack in Türkiye. You are certainly aware of our stance on this: we condemn any acts of this kind, no matter what the motives may be.
<...>
Russian-Turkish relations are of a good-neighbourly and constructive nature, rooted in a long-standing history of partnership across a wide range of areas. You and I maintain a regular dialogue on current issues on both bilateral and international agendas. I highly value these consistently beneficial interactions. I am confident that our conversation today will be both fruitful and useful.
Naturally, we will discuss ways to enhance trade and economic cooperation, which has been developing very steadily year by year. For instance, last year, the volume of trade was an impressive $55.4 billion and from January to August this year, this figure rose by a further 6.2 percent.
<...>
Strategically significant ties have been established in the energy sector. Russia is a reliable, time-tested supplier of natural gas to Türkiye. Last year, 20.5 billion cubic metres were exported through the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines.
Preparations are ongoing for the implementation of our initiative to create an international gas hub in Türkiye. I am confident that it will significantly enhance regional energy security, primarily through more balanced pricing mechanisms.
The flagship joint project is the construction of Akkuyu, Türkiye's first nuclear power plant. Work is being conducted simultaneously on all four power units around the clock. <...>
Tourism has traditionally held a special place in our bilateral relations. In 2023, a record 6.3 million Russian tourists visited Türkiye, up 20.7 percent on the year before that. From January to August this year, over 4.5 million people visited Türkiye, an increase of 4.6 percent. Russia ranks first in Türkiye in this regard.
<...>
Of course, we will discuss international issues, including in light of tomorrow’s meeting of BRICS leaders and guest countries and organisations in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format.
Without a doubt, your participation in this event will convey the weighty role Türkiye plays in addressing pressing global issues. Tragic developments in the Middle East are the most pressing item on the international agenda. Russia’s and Türkiye’s principled positions on these matters are very close, and we both believe that a lasting political and diplomatic settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict can only be based on the universally recognised two-state solution approved by the UN Security Council.
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🇷🇺🇹🇷 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's opening remarks during talks with President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the #BRICS Summit (Kazan, October 23, 2024)
💬 Vladimir Putin: We are very pleased to welcome you to Kazan.
🕯 Before we get started, I would like to express my condolences over the recent terrorist attack. The media are reporting a terrorist attack in Türkiye. You are certainly aware of our stance on this: we condemn any acts of this kind, no matter what the motives may be.
<...>
Russian-Turkish relations are of a good-neighbourly and constructive nature, rooted in a long-standing history of partnership across a wide range of areas. You and I maintain a regular dialogue on current issues on both bilateral and international agendas. I highly value these consistently beneficial interactions. I am confident that our conversation today will be both fruitful and useful.
Naturally, we will discuss ways to enhance trade and economic cooperation, which has been developing very steadily year by year. For instance, last year, the volume of trade was an impressive $55.4 billion and from January to August this year, this figure rose by a further 6.2 percent.
<...>
Strategically significant ties have been established in the energy sector. Russia is a reliable, time-tested supplier of natural gas to Türkiye. Last year, 20.5 billion cubic metres were exported through the Blue Stream and Turkish Stream pipelines.
Preparations are ongoing for the implementation of our initiative to create an international gas hub in Türkiye. I am confident that it will significantly enhance regional energy security, primarily through more balanced pricing mechanisms.
The flagship joint project is the construction of Akkuyu, Türkiye's first nuclear power plant. Work is being conducted simultaneously on all four power units around the clock. <...>
Tourism has traditionally held a special place in our bilateral relations. In 2023, a record 6.3 million Russian tourists visited Türkiye, up 20.7 percent on the year before that. From January to August this year, over 4.5 million people visited Türkiye, an increase of 4.6 percent. Russia ranks first in Türkiye in this regard.
<...>
Of course, we will discuss international issues, including in light of tomorrow’s meeting of BRICS leaders and guest countries and organisations in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format.
Without a doubt, your participation in this event will convey the weighty role Türkiye plays in addressing pressing global issues. Tragic developments in the Middle East are the most pressing item on the international agenda. Russia’s and Türkiye’s principled positions on these matters are very close, and we both believe that a lasting political and diplomatic settlement of the Arab-Israeli conflict can only be based on the universally recognised two-state solution approved by the UN Security Council.
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🛬 October 23 in photos: Heads of Delegations arrive in Kazan to take part in the BRICS Summit and BRICS Plus / Outreach meetings.
Welcome!
🇹🇷 President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan
🇦🇿 President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev
🇰🇬 President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov
🇹🇯 President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon
🇺🇿 President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev
🇹🇲 President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov
🇻🇳 Prime Minister of Vietnam Pham Minh Chính
🇸🇦 Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
🇹🇭 Foreign Minister of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa
🇧🇭 Foreign Minister of Bahrain Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani
📸 BRICS Summit Photo Gallery
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🗓 On October 24, 1945, exactly 7️⃣9️⃣ years ago, the UN Charter entered into force, almost four months after its singing at the concluding session of the UN Conference on International Organisation in San Francisco (June 26, 1945).
With the ratification of this founding document the United Nations officially came into being.
💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: After the UN Charter came into force, the constituent conference was held in San Francisco, and the UN was established, the Soviet Union acted energetically to ensure respect for implementation of the principles set out in the UN Charter (excerpt from the interview for a documentary titled "The UN from the 20th to the 21st Century", Moscow, September 25, 2024).
🇷🇺🇺🇳 Strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the UN Charter is a prerequisite for building a more peaceful, prosperous, genuinely just and equitable world order.
💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Today, the international community faces massive challenges, <...> which require united efforts rather than confrontation and desire of global dominance. Russia will always advocate collective efforts, truth and the rule of law, peace and cooperation in the interests of reviving the ideals set forth by the UN’s founding fathers. <...> [The] objectives and principles [of the UN Charter] remain fully relevant. The main thing is that everyone, without exception, respects these principles, not selectively, but considering their holistic and interconnected nature (excerpt from the article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine "The UN must recover its central role in coordinating actions by nations", October 4, 2024)
👉 Article by FM Sergey Lavrov "Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability" (October 10, 2023)
#UNCharterIsOurRules
With the ratification of this founding document the United Nations officially came into being.
💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: After the UN Charter came into force, the constituent conference was held in San Francisco, and the UN was established, the Soviet Union acted energetically to ensure respect for implementation of the principles set out in the UN Charter (excerpt from the interview for a documentary titled "The UN from the 20th to the 21st Century", Moscow, September 25, 2024).
🇷🇺🇺🇳 Strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the UN Charter is a prerequisite for building a more peaceful, prosperous, genuinely just and equitable world order.
💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Today, the international community faces massive challenges, <...> which require united efforts rather than confrontation and desire of global dominance. Russia will always advocate collective efforts, truth and the rule of law, peace and cooperation in the interests of reviving the ideals set forth by the UN’s founding fathers. <...> [The] objectives and principles [of the UN Charter] remain fully relevant. The main thing is that everyone, without exception, respects these principles, not selectively, but considering their holistic and interconnected nature (excerpt from the article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine "The UN must recover its central role in coordinating actions by nations", October 4, 2024)
👉 Article by FM Sergey Lavrov "Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability" (October 10, 2023)
#UNCharterIsOurRules
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📸 #PhotoOfTheDay
🤝 Joint photo of the leaders of the BRICS nations' delegations at the XVI BRICS Summit in the Outreach/BRICS Plus format.
📍 Kazan, October 24, 2024
#BRICS2024
🤝 Joint photo of the leaders of the BRICS nations' delegations at the XVI BRICS Summit in the Outreach/BRICS Plus format.
📍 Kazan, October 24, 2024
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🇷🇺🇪🇹 President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the XVI #BRICS Summit in Kazan (October 23, 2024)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, I am delighted to see you again.
Ethiopia’s accession to #BRICS is a momentous decision and yet further proof of your country’s prestige on the international stage. We will continue to assist Ethiopia’s seamless integration into the operations of our group.
🤝 Last year, we marked the 125th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, which are based on a rich history and longstanding traditions of friendship, mutual respect, and cultural and spiritual affinity between our nations.
Over the past year, we have stepped up our political dialogue and developed regular contacts between our ministries and agencies. Our countries often hold very similar views on the majority of global and regional issues.
We appreciate Ethiopia’s support for the majority of Russian initiatives at the UN.
🌍 Russia is giving special attention to the development of ties with African countries. We are implementing the agreements reached at the second Russia–Africa Summit in St Petersburg, and we look forward to seeing the new Foreign Minister of Ethiopia at the first ministerial conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi this November.
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📈 Our bilateral trade is growing. It may be modest in absolute terms, but there is positive dynamics with a 65 percent growth in 2023. If we continue in the same vein, we will achieve substantial results, considering that the current figures are far from the optimal mark.
We would like to strengthen interaction in healthcare and research. Rospotrebnadzor is ready to donate a mobile laboratory to Ethiopia, just as we do in relations with our partners when we provide equipment and train their personnel. We are also providing assistance to our African partners through international organizations.
We pay special attention to cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Since the 1960s, over 20,000 Ethiopians have received a higher education in Russia. About 200 Ethiopians are currently studying in Russia. Days of Russia's Spiritual Culture were held in Addis Ababa in September.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, I am delighted to see you again.
Ethiopia’s accession to #BRICS is a momentous decision and yet further proof of your country’s prestige on the international stage. We will continue to assist Ethiopia’s seamless integration into the operations of our group.
🤝 Last year, we marked the 125th anniversary of our diplomatic relations, which are based on a rich history and longstanding traditions of friendship, mutual respect, and cultural and spiritual affinity between our nations.
Over the past year, we have stepped up our political dialogue and developed regular contacts between our ministries and agencies. Our countries often hold very similar views on the majority of global and regional issues.
We appreciate Ethiopia’s support for the majority of Russian initiatives at the UN.
🌍 Russia is giving special attention to the development of ties with African countries. We are implementing the agreements reached at the second Russia–Africa Summit in St Petersburg, and we look forward to seeing the new Foreign Minister of Ethiopia at the first ministerial conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi this November.
<...>
📈 Our bilateral trade is growing. It may be modest in absolute terms, but there is positive dynamics with a 65 percent growth in 2023. If we continue in the same vein, we will achieve substantial results, considering that the current figures are far from the optimal mark.
We would like to strengthen interaction in healthcare and research. Rospotrebnadzor is ready to donate a mobile laboratory to Ethiopia, just as we do in relations with our partners when we provide equipment and train their personnel. We are also providing assistance to our African partners through international organizations.
We pay special attention to cultural and humanitarian cooperation. Since the 1960s, over 20,000 Ethiopians have received a higher education in Russia. About 200 Ethiopians are currently studying in Russia. Days of Russia's Spiritual Culture were held in Addis Ababa in September.
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#RussiaEthiopia