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🎉 Today, on June 16, 2025, Artek International Children’s Centre is celebrating the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary of its foundation.
Established in 1925 on the shores of the Black Sea as a sanatorium for children suffering from tuberculosis, Artek evolved into the largest and most recognisable children’s centre both in the USSR and beyond. In its first year, Artek received 320 children, and this figure only increased in subsequent years.
During the Great Patriotic War, Artek was occupied by German and Romanian invaders, who demolished part of its infrastructure to build their fortifications. Hostilities prevented some of the children from returning home, and nearly 200 of them were relocated to Altai, where the Artek All-Union Young Pioneer Camp operated until January 1945. During the war, the Artek children raised 116'000 roubles, which were used to fund a T-34 tank donated to the Army at the front
Artek was liberated on April 15, 1944, in the course of the Red Army's offensive. A large-scale reconstruction project was launched at the camp immediately, with considerable funds allocated for its restoration. Soon after the war, it was once again ready to accommodate children.
In May 1985, a monument to the liberators of Artek was erected to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Soviet people’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In July 2016, an Alley of Artek Heroes was opened at the International Children’s Centre in memory of the Artek alumni who perished during the war.
In the 1960s, the 'Greater Artek' project by architect Anatoly Polyansky was implemented, transforming the camp into a modern complex with advanced infrastructure. By the end of the decade, Artek had 150 buildings, three medical centres, a school, the ArtekFilm studio, three swimming pools, a stadium with 7'000 seats and various playgrounds.
Following Crimea’s reunification with Russia, Artek experienced a new era of revival. The camp has been continuously renovated and expanded. Since 2014, 360'000 children from 80 countries visited Russia’s International Children’s Centre, while more than 1'800'000 children have attended since its first shift.
👉 Today, Artek is a multifunctional centre for children and teenagers, consisting of nine children’s camps (spread across 218 hectares). Artek boasts its own educational technologies and cultural traditions, as well as a modern infrastructure, including educational and sports facilities, concert halls, research laboratories, and open-air spaces for outdoor activities.
The Artek International Children’s Centre is one of Russia’s largest educational venues, offering ample opportunities for rest and recreation. It hosts numerous competitions for schoolchildren, festivals, workshops, conferences, forums, marathons and sports events.
🎊 Artek is the ideal meeting place for active and knowledge-thirsty children from around the world, where everyone finds new friends, engages in exciting activities and builds unforgettable memories.
🎉 Today, on June 16, 2025, Artek International Children’s Centre is celebrating the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary of its foundation.
Established in 1925 on the shores of the Black Sea as a sanatorium for children suffering from tuberculosis, Artek evolved into the largest and most recognisable children’s centre both in the USSR and beyond. In its first year, Artek received 320 children, and this figure only increased in subsequent years.
During the Great Patriotic War, Artek was occupied by German and Romanian invaders, who demolished part of its infrastructure to build their fortifications. Hostilities prevented some of the children from returning home, and nearly 200 of them were relocated to Altai, where the Artek All-Union Young Pioneer Camp operated until January 1945. During the war, the Artek children raised 116'000 roubles, which were used to fund a T-34 tank donated to the Army at the front
Artek was liberated on April 15, 1944, in the course of the Red Army's offensive. A large-scale reconstruction project was launched at the camp immediately, with considerable funds allocated for its restoration. Soon after the war, it was once again ready to accommodate children.
In May 1985, a monument to the liberators of Artek was erected to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Soviet people’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In July 2016, an Alley of Artek Heroes was opened at the International Children’s Centre in memory of the Artek alumni who perished during the war.
In the 1960s, the 'Greater Artek' project by architect Anatoly Polyansky was implemented, transforming the camp into a modern complex with advanced infrastructure. By the end of the decade, Artek had 150 buildings, three medical centres, a school, the ArtekFilm studio, three swimming pools, a stadium with 7'000 seats and various playgrounds.
Following Crimea’s reunification with Russia, Artek experienced a new era of revival. The camp has been continuously renovated and expanded. Since 2014, 360'000 children from 80 countries visited Russia’s International Children’s Centre, while more than 1'800'000 children have attended since its first shift.
👉 Today, Artek is a multifunctional centre for children and teenagers, consisting of nine children’s camps (spread across 218 hectares). Artek boasts its own educational technologies and cultural traditions, as well as a modern infrastructure, including educational and sports facilities, concert halls, research laboratories, and open-air spaces for outdoor activities.
The Artek International Children’s Centre is one of Russia’s largest educational venues, offering ample opportunities for rest and recreation. It hosts numerous competitions for schoolchildren, festivals, workshops, conferences, forums, marathons and sports events.
🎊 Artek is the ideal meeting place for active and knowledge-thirsty children from around the world, where everyone finds new friends, engages in exciting activities and builds unforgettable memories.
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📹 Видеообращение Президента России Владимира Путина по случаю 100-летия Международного детского центра «Артек»
💬 Дорогие друзья!
100-летие Международного детского центра «Артек» – это значимое событие для всей России. Первый в отечественной истории лагерь для отдыха и оздоровления школьников, он был и остаётся одним из главных символов счастливого детства и крепкой дружбы.
Здесь всегда радушно встречали гостей – мальчишек и девчонок, приехавших изо всех уголков страны и зарубежных государств. И дни, проведённые на побережье Чёрного моря, становились для них большим, настоящим праздником, воплощением яркой, заветной и светлой мечты. Здесь учили новому, воспитывали, подсказывали, направляли. Заботились о гармоничном развитии, помогали своим подопечным осознать всю ценность товарищества, командного духа, совместного творчества; поверить в себя, раскрыть свои таланты, обрести цели для будущей взрослой жизни.
И конечно, огромную роль в становлении школьников, которым посчастливилось отдыхать в «Артеке», играли встречи с известными писателями, космонавтами, общественными деятелями, олимпийскими чемпионами, прославленными военачальниками.
Отрадно, что эти и многие другие традиции сегодня приумножаются. Начавшийся век назад со скромного палаточного городка, «Артек» сегодня является одним из самых крупных и известных комплексов детского отдыха в мире, а его притягательность для ребят только растёт. Именно поэтому организаторы самого многочисленного детского конкурса «Большая перемена» проводят здесь заключительный этап испытания.
Сохраняя свою неповторимую атмосферу, за последние годы этот детский лагерь буквально преобразился, стал современной, устремлённой в будущее площадкой, где каждый может найти себе дело по душе: заняться спортом или искусством, освоить новые технологии, поучаствовать в туристических походах, экскурсиях, мастер-классах. Особую популярность обрели тематические смены, которые проводят здесь наши образовательные учреждения и общественные организации.
Такой активный, познавательный отдых – результат неустанного созидательного труда воспитателей и вожатых, педагогов и медицинских работников, многих людей, посвятивших себя развитию «Артека».
Искренне благодарю вас за преданность своему делу. И подчеркну, что наработанный здесь опыт и уникальные методики формирования личности ребёнка сегодня очень востребованы.
Поздравляю все поколения артековцев со знаменательным юбилеем и желаю больших успехов во всех начинаниях.
🎉 С днём рождения, легендарный, всегда юный, радостный и неповторимый «Артек»!
#Артек100
💬 Дорогие друзья!
100-летие Международного детского центра «Артек» – это значимое событие для всей России. Первый в отечественной истории лагерь для отдыха и оздоровления школьников, он был и остаётся одним из главных символов счастливого детства и крепкой дружбы.
Здесь всегда радушно встречали гостей – мальчишек и девчонок, приехавших изо всех уголков страны и зарубежных государств. И дни, проведённые на побережье Чёрного моря, становились для них большим, настоящим праздником, воплощением яркой, заветной и светлой мечты. Здесь учили новому, воспитывали, подсказывали, направляли. Заботились о гармоничном развитии, помогали своим подопечным осознать всю ценность товарищества, командного духа, совместного творчества; поверить в себя, раскрыть свои таланты, обрести цели для будущей взрослой жизни.
И конечно, огромную роль в становлении школьников, которым посчастливилось отдыхать в «Артеке», играли встречи с известными писателями, космонавтами, общественными деятелями, олимпийскими чемпионами, прославленными военачальниками.
Отрадно, что эти и многие другие традиции сегодня приумножаются. Начавшийся век назад со скромного палаточного городка, «Артек» сегодня является одним из самых крупных и известных комплексов детского отдыха в мире, а его притягательность для ребят только растёт. Именно поэтому организаторы самого многочисленного детского конкурса «Большая перемена» проводят здесь заключительный этап испытания.
Сохраняя свою неповторимую атмосферу, за последние годы этот детский лагерь буквально преобразился, стал современной, устремлённой в будущее площадкой, где каждый может найти себе дело по душе: заняться спортом или искусством, освоить новые технологии, поучаствовать в туристических походах, экскурсиях, мастер-классах. Особую популярность обрели тематические смены, которые проводят здесь наши образовательные учреждения и общественные организации.
Такой активный, познавательный отдых – результат неустанного созидательного труда воспитателей и вожатых, педагогов и медицинских работников, многих людей, посвятивших себя развитию «Артека».
Искренне благодарю вас за преданность своему делу. И подчеркну, что наработанный здесь опыт и уникальные методики формирования личности ребёнка сегодня очень востребованы.
Поздравляю все поколения артековцев со знаменательным юбилеем и желаю больших успехов во всех начинаниях.
🎉 С днём рождения, легендарный, всегда юный, радостный и неповторимый «Артек»!
#Артек100
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Россия выполнила данные в Стамбуле обещания: итого украинской стороне передано 6060 тел погибших офицеров и солдат ВСУ.
С той стороны получено 78 погибших наших.
Обмен пленными также продолжается.
Налажены срочные санитарные передачи тяжелораненых с линии фронта.
#Россия СВОих не бросает!
С той стороны получено 78 погибших наших.
Обмен пленными также продолжается.
Налажены срочные санитарные передачи тяжелораненых с линии фронта.
#Россия СВОих не бросает!
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👩🚀 On June 16, 1963, 62 years ago, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in history to travel into space. Her flight took place just over two years after Yury Gagarin’s historic mission and marked another major triumph for the Soviet space programme.
🚀 Aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft, Tereshkova spent nearly three days in orbit, completing 48 revolutions around the Earth. The mission was not only a scientific experiment – researchers were eager to study the effects of spaceflight on the female body – but also a powerful symbol of the times: from that moment on, space was no longer the exclusive domain of men.
Valentina Tereshkova flew solo – an extraordinary feat, as no other woman has since made a solo spaceflight . While in orbit, she maintained radio contact with Valery Bykovsky, the pilot of Vostok-5. After a successful landing in the Altai Territory, she couldn’t resist sharing her space rations with local residents, and happily joined them for a meal of potatoes and koumiss.
🌍 At just 26 years old, Valentina Tereshkova became not only the first female cosmonaut, but a true legend. She was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, granted the status of an honorary citizen of 18 cities, and received awards from countries around the world. Her achievement inspired millions of young women in our country and beyond.
📅 Remarkably, it would be another 19 years before a woman returned to space – and once again, it was a Soviet cosmonaut: in 1982, Svetlana Savitskaya made her historic flight.
Valentina Tereshkova was the sixth Soviet cosmonaut, the twelfth person in space, and remains the youngest woman ever to orbit the Earth. Her daughter holds a unique distinction as the first person in history born to two cosmonauts.
🚀 Aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft, Tereshkova spent nearly three days in orbit, completing 48 revolutions around the Earth. The mission was not only a scientific experiment – researchers were eager to study the effects of spaceflight on the female body – but also a powerful symbol of the times: from that moment on, space was no longer the exclusive domain of men.
Valentina Tereshkova flew solo – an extraordinary feat, as no other woman has since made a solo spaceflight . While in orbit, she maintained radio contact with Valery Bykovsky, the pilot of Vostok-5. After a successful landing in the Altai Territory, she couldn’t resist sharing her space rations with local residents, and happily joined them for a meal of potatoes and koumiss.
🌍 At just 26 years old, Valentina Tereshkova became not only the first female cosmonaut, but a true legend. She was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, granted the status of an honorary citizen of 18 cities, and received awards from countries around the world. Her achievement inspired millions of young women in our country and beyond.
📅 Remarkably, it would be another 19 years before a woman returned to space – and once again, it was a Soviet cosmonaut: in 1982, Svetlana Savitskaya made her historic flight.
Valentina Tereshkova was the sixth Soviet cosmonaut, the twelfth person in space, and remains the youngest woman ever to orbit the Earth. Her daughter holds a unique distinction as the first person in history born to two cosmonauts.
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Video address on the 100th anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
As the nation’s first camp dedicated to the recreation and health of schoolchildren, Artek has long stood as a symbol of joyful childhood and enduring friendship. <…> While preserving its unique spirit, Artek has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as a modern, forward-thinking space where every child can find something that inspires them.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
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📹 Video address of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre (June 16, 2025)
💬 Friends,
The 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre is a momentous occasion for all of Russia. As the nation’s first camp dedicated to the recreation and health of schoolchildren, Artek has long stood as a symbol of joyful childhood and enduring friendship.
Over the years, it has warmly welcomed boys and girls from across the country and around the world. For many, the days spent on the shores of the Black Sea became a true celebration of a vivid, cherished dream come to life. At Artek, children were inspired, guided, and educated. They were encouraged to grow in harmony, to understand the power of camaraderie and teamwork, to express their creativity, and to believe in themselves. It was a place where talents were discovered, values were shaped, and goals for the future began to take form.
Meetings with renowned writers, cosmonauts, public figures, Olympic champions, and distinguished military leaders played a vital role in shaping the young minds of the schoolchildren fortunate enough to spend their holidays at Artek.
It is heartening to see that these and many other traditions continue to thrive today. What began a century ago as a modest tent camp has grown into one of the world’s largest and most renowned centres for children’s recreation. Artek’s appeal remains as strong as ever, which is why the final stage of the country’s largest youth contest, Bolshaya Peremena (The Big Recess), is now held here.
While preserving its unique spirit, Artek has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as a modern, forward-thinking space where every child can find something that inspires them, whether it is sports, the arts, exploring new technologies, or joining hikes, excursions, and workshops. The themed sessions organised by educational institutions and public organisations are particularly popular.
This vibrant, educational environment is the result of the tireless and creative efforts of educators and counsellors, teachers and medical staff – of all those who have devoted themselves to the development of Artek.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude for your dedication, hard work and commitment. The experience gained here and the unique approaches to shaping young personalities are more relevant and valuable today than ever before.
I congratulate all generations of Artek alumni on this remarkable anniversary and wish you continued success in all your pursuits.
🎉 Happy birthday to the legendary, forever young, joyful, and one-of-a-kind Artek.
#Artek100
💬 Friends,
The 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre is a momentous occasion for all of Russia. As the nation’s first camp dedicated to the recreation and health of schoolchildren, Artek has long stood as a symbol of joyful childhood and enduring friendship.
Over the years, it has warmly welcomed boys and girls from across the country and around the world. For many, the days spent on the shores of the Black Sea became a true celebration of a vivid, cherished dream come to life. At Artek, children were inspired, guided, and educated. They were encouraged to grow in harmony, to understand the power of camaraderie and teamwork, to express their creativity, and to believe in themselves. It was a place where talents were discovered, values were shaped, and goals for the future began to take form.
Meetings with renowned writers, cosmonauts, public figures, Olympic champions, and distinguished military leaders played a vital role in shaping the young minds of the schoolchildren fortunate enough to spend their holidays at Artek.
It is heartening to see that these and many other traditions continue to thrive today. What began a century ago as a modest tent camp has grown into one of the world’s largest and most renowned centres for children’s recreation. Artek’s appeal remains as strong as ever, which is why the final stage of the country’s largest youth contest, Bolshaya Peremena (The Big Recess), is now held here.
While preserving its unique spirit, Artek has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as a modern, forward-thinking space where every child can find something that inspires them, whether it is sports, the arts, exploring new technologies, or joining hikes, excursions, and workshops. The themed sessions organised by educational institutions and public organisations are particularly popular.
This vibrant, educational environment is the result of the tireless and creative efforts of educators and counsellors, teachers and medical staff – of all those who have devoted themselves to the development of Artek.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude for your dedication, hard work and commitment. The experience gained here and the unique approaches to shaping young personalities are more relevant and valuable today than ever before.
I congratulate all generations of Artek alumni on this remarkable anniversary and wish you continued success in all your pursuits.
🎉 Happy birthday to the legendary, forever young, joyful, and one-of-a-kind Artek.
#Artek100
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding the prospects for Russian-American consultations (June 17, 2025)
❓ Question: Could you clarify when the next round of Russian-American bilateral consultations will take place?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations aimed at eliminating irritants to normalise the operations of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled by the American negotiators.
We hope that the pause they have taken will not prove excessively prolonged.
❓ Question: Could you clarify when the next round of Russian-American bilateral consultations will take place?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations aimed at eliminating irritants to normalise the operations of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled by the American negotiators.
We hope that the pause they have taken will not prove excessively prolonged.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono (Moscow, June 17, 2025)
💬 Dear Mr. Minister,
Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow.
It is a pleasure to host you for the third time in the past year. In the summer of 2024, we participated in our Leaders’ meeting at the Kremlin, in autumn, we travelled to Kazan for the #BRICS events, and this past winter, you met with First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
Today’s talks are taking place in the run-up to another Summit meeting between our Presidents. They will meet the day after tomorrow in St Petersburg, ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Several months ago, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. Over this period, diplomatic interaction has consistently reaffirmed the special nature of our friendly and trust-based ties, reflecting shared approaches to key international issues.
🤝 We appreciate our Indonesian partners’ constructive and substantive approach – guided by national interest – to advancing bilateral relations across trade, economic, humanitarian, political, and security cooperation.
We are pleased with our close coordination in the international arena, which is gaining momentum and taking on new forms. We welcome your country’s accession to BRICS as a full member. We are satisfied with our cooperation within the UN, the G20, and the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
We hope to discuss each of our cooperation tracks today to report our assessments to the Presidents of Russia and Indonesia.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 #RussiaIndonesia
💬 Dear Mr. Minister,
Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow.
It is a pleasure to host you for the third time in the past year. In the summer of 2024, we participated in our Leaders’ meeting at the Kremlin, in autumn, we travelled to Kazan for the #BRICS events, and this past winter, you met with First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
Today’s talks are taking place in the run-up to another Summit meeting between our Presidents. They will meet the day after tomorrow in St Petersburg, ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Several months ago, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. Over this period, diplomatic interaction has consistently reaffirmed the special nature of our friendly and trust-based ties, reflecting shared approaches to key international issues.
🤝 We appreciate our Indonesian partners’ constructive and substantive approach – guided by national interest – to advancing bilateral relations across trade, economic, humanitarian, political, and security cooperation.
We are pleased with our close coordination in the international arena, which is gaining momentum and taking on new forms. We welcome your country’s accession to BRICS as a full member. We are satisfied with our cooperation within the UN, the G20, and the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
We hope to discuss each of our cooperation tracks today to report our assessments to the Presidents of Russia and Indonesia.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 #RussiaIndonesia
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Statement in connection with the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
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🇷🇺🇦🇪📞 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the United Arab Emirates Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke over the phone (June 18, 2025)
The Leaders exchanged views in relation to the rapid escalation in the Middle East. Both sides expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, fraught with most adverse consequences for the entire region.
They emphasised it was imperative to cease the hostilities and step up the political and diplomatic efforts aimed at settling the differences related to Iran's nuclear programme.
Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia was willing to provide mediation with a view to promoting the dialogue between the parties to the conflict. In addition, he notified his counterpart of contacts made with several foreign leaders to discuss the issue.
The Presidents expressed satisfaction with the high level achieved in Russia-UAE cooperation in political, trade and economic, and humanitarian and cultural matters, and agreed to maintain personal contact.
#RussiaUAE
The Leaders exchanged views in relation to the rapid escalation in the Middle East. Both sides expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, fraught with most adverse consequences for the entire region.
They emphasised it was imperative to cease the hostilities and step up the political and diplomatic efforts aimed at settling the differences related to Iran's nuclear programme.
Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia was willing to provide mediation with a view to promoting the dialogue between the parties to the conflict. In addition, he notified his counterpart of contacts made with several foreign leaders to discuss the issue.
The Presidents expressed satisfaction with the high level achieved in Russia-UAE cooperation in political, trade and economic, and humanitarian and cultural matters, and agreed to maintain personal contact.
#RussiaUAE
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during his meeting with Foreign Minister of Uganda Jeje Odongo (Moscow, June 18, 2025)
💬 I am delighted to see you.
We attach a lot of importance to our cooperation with Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni attended both the first and the second #RussiaAfrica summits and took part in them proactively by pushing for a new African agenda.
It was also an honour for me to receive you in November 2024 in Sochi on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum.
In our current efforts to work with the African Union and national governments, Russia tends to focus on carrying out the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023–2026 as adopted at the Second Russia-Africa Summit. It sets forth specific priority areas.
We welcome Uganda as a #BRICS partner country. Its accession to this status was one of the main outcomes of the Kazan summit.
We look forward to working with our friends in Uganda within this new framework.
#RussiaUganda
💬 I am delighted to see you.
We attach a lot of importance to our cooperation with Uganda. President Yoweri Museveni attended both the first and the second #RussiaAfrica summits and took part in them proactively by pushing for a new African agenda.
It was also an honour for me to receive you in November 2024 in Sochi on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum.
In our current efforts to work with the African Union and national governments, Russia tends to focus on carrying out the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023–2026 as adopted at the Second Russia-Africa Summit. It sets forth specific priority areas.
We welcome Uganda as a #BRICS partner country. Its accession to this status was one of the main outcomes of the Kazan summit.
We look forward to working with our friends in Uganda within this new framework.
#RussiaUganda
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video message to the organisers, participants and guest of the 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA; Moscow, June 19, 2025)
💬 I am delighted to greet the organisers, participants and guests of the 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), which is taking place as part of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
This Organisation has been operating as one of the biggest international associations of news agencies for many years now with a mission to encourage media outlets from across Eurasia, the Asia Pacific Region and the Middle East to exchange experience and share their best practices. It has been contributing to ensuring unbiased and impartial coverage of key international developments and has done a great deal to promote the values and high standards of honest journalism, while also defending the rights of all media professionals without distinction and free from any discrimination. Acting along these lines, it has helped make this world better, for which it deserves our respect and support.
You have quite a packed agenda for this gathering. It covers a wide range of matters all journalists face, from fighting fakes and misinformation to using artificial intelligence in your work.
Apart from plenary sessions, the General Assembly will also serve as a platform for holding meetings with Russian political and civil society leaders. You will also get to discover St Petersburg, Russia’s northern capital.
🤝 I am convinced that this Assembly will be constructive and fruitful. Its resolutions and recommendations will inject positive momentum into the politics-free dialogue and cooperation between various media outlets from the participating countries for promoting trust and mutual understanding in international and regional affairs.
💬 I am delighted to greet the organisers, participants and guests of the 19th General Assembly of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA), which is taking place as part of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
This Organisation has been operating as one of the biggest international associations of news agencies for many years now with a mission to encourage media outlets from across Eurasia, the Asia Pacific Region and the Middle East to exchange experience and share their best practices. It has been contributing to ensuring unbiased and impartial coverage of key international developments and has done a great deal to promote the values and high standards of honest journalism, while also defending the rights of all media professionals without distinction and free from any discrimination. Acting along these lines, it has helped make this world better, for which it deserves our respect and support.
You have quite a packed agenda for this gathering. It covers a wide range of matters all journalists face, from fighting fakes and misinformation to using artificial intelligence in your work.
Apart from plenary sessions, the General Assembly will also serve as a platform for holding meetings with Russian political and civil society leaders. You will also get to discover St Petersburg, Russia’s northern capital.
🤝 I am convinced that this Assembly will be constructive and fruitful. Its resolutions and recommendations will inject positive momentum into the politics-free dialogue and cooperation between various media outlets from the participating countries for promoting trust and mutual understanding in international and regional affairs.
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🎙 Comment by Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov following 🇷🇺🇨🇳 a telephone conversation with President of China Xi Jinping (June 19 2025)
💬 President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. The phone call took place in keeping with the mutual agreement of the two Sides. This was a friendly and constructive conversation with a primary focus on the escalation in the Middle East.
The two Sides share identical approaches and firmly condemn Israel’s actions in violation of the UN Charter and other international norms.
Moscow and Beijing have adopted a position of principle in their belief that the current situation and matters relating to the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be resolved by force, while a solution can only be achieved by political and diplomatic means.
The President of Russia informed his colleague about his latest international contacts with a focus on his telephone conversations with the key actors in the context of the confrontation between Israel and Iran.
The Russian leader reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to offer its good offices, if necessary. <...>
In view of this increasingly challenging environment, the two Leaders agreed to instruct their respective teams in the relevant agencies and services of the two countries to work closely together in the coming days by sharing insights and perspectives. <...>
The conversation organically shifted to the bilateral agenda, with both Leaders stressing that the Chinese President’s May visit to Moscow helped set new important goals and benchmarks for the governments and relevant agencies in their ongoing efforts to reinforce the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership.
It was emphasised that the Chinese President’s participation as the main guest in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War held special significance and served as a compelling testament to our shared steadfast positions in upholding historical truth and preserving the memory of the heroic feats of our forefathers. <...>
It has been agreed that the next time the Leaders will see each other will be on Chinese soil during the SCO Summit in Tianjin on August 31 – September 1. They will take part in the festivities marking the 80th anniversary of victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II in Beijing on September 3. Full-scale bilateral talks will be held on September 2.
📈 Despite a number of adverse external factors, it was noted that trade and economic cooperation continues to gain momentum. Last year, mutual trade broke another record at almost $245 billion. <...>
The Leaders of Russia and China emphasised their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation on pressing international issues and coordinating their efforts within #BRICS, the #SCO, the #UN, and other international platforms. <...>
It was noted that it would be beneficial, in the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership between our countries, to coordinate mutual approaches so that the #CentralAsia region becomes a model of genuine stability, economic prosperity, and constructive cooperation.
☝️ The information we received from the President of China was highly significant and useful to us, particularly in light of our own preparations for the second high-level meeting in the Russia–Central Asia format, which is scheduled for October 10 in Dushanbe.
The Heads of State once again expressed their satisfaction with the unprecedented level of Russian-Chinese relations, and both our President and the President of China remarked at the conclusion that they were very pleased with the exchange of views. The exchange was indeed highly productive, as it addressed the most pressing issues currently on the agenda, both internationally and in terms of developing our bilateral relations and contacts.
The conversation lasted approximately an hour, and the Leaders bid each other farewell in a very warm and friendly manner.
#RussiaChina
💬 President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping. The phone call took place in keeping with the mutual agreement of the two Sides. This was a friendly and constructive conversation with a primary focus on the escalation in the Middle East.
The two Sides share identical approaches and firmly condemn Israel’s actions in violation of the UN Charter and other international norms.
Moscow and Beijing have adopted a position of principle in their belief that the current situation and matters relating to the Iranian nuclear programme cannot be resolved by force, while a solution can only be achieved by political and diplomatic means.
The President of Russia informed his colleague about his latest international contacts with a focus on his telephone conversations with the key actors in the context of the confrontation between Israel and Iran.
The Russian leader reaffirmed Russia’s readiness to offer its good offices, if necessary. <...>
In view of this increasingly challenging environment, the two Leaders agreed to instruct their respective teams in the relevant agencies and services of the two countries to work closely together in the coming days by sharing insights and perspectives. <...>
The conversation organically shifted to the bilateral agenda, with both Leaders stressing that the Chinese President’s May visit to Moscow helped set new important goals and benchmarks for the governments and relevant agencies in their ongoing efforts to reinforce the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership.
It was emphasised that the Chinese President’s participation as the main guest in the celebrations of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War held special significance and served as a compelling testament to our shared steadfast positions in upholding historical truth and preserving the memory of the heroic feats of our forefathers. <...>
It has been agreed that the next time the Leaders will see each other will be on Chinese soil during the SCO Summit in Tianjin on August 31 – September 1. They will take part in the festivities marking the 80th anniversary of victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II in Beijing on September 3. Full-scale bilateral talks will be held on September 2.
📈 Despite a number of adverse external factors, it was noted that trade and economic cooperation continues to gain momentum. Last year, mutual trade broke another record at almost $245 billion. <...>
The Leaders of Russia and China emphasised their mutual interest in strengthening cooperation on pressing international issues and coordinating their efforts within #BRICS, the #SCO, the #UN, and other international platforms. <...>
It was noted that it would be beneficial, in the spirit of the comprehensive strategic partnership between our countries, to coordinate mutual approaches so that the #CentralAsia region becomes a model of genuine stability, economic prosperity, and constructive cooperation.
☝️ The information we received from the President of China was highly significant and useful to us, particularly in light of our own preparations for the second high-level meeting in the Russia–Central Asia format, which is scheduled for October 10 in Dushanbe.
The Heads of State once again expressed their satisfaction with the unprecedented level of Russian-Chinese relations, and both our President and the President of China remarked at the conclusion that they were very pleased with the exchange of views. The exchange was indeed highly productive, as it addressed the most pressing issues currently on the agenda, both internationally and in terms of developing our bilateral relations and contacts.
The conversation lasted approximately an hour, and the Leaders bid each other farewell in a very warm and friendly manner.
#RussiaChina
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🗓 Excerpts from Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks and Q&A at a meeting with heads of the world’s leading news agencies on the sidelines of SPIEF-2025 (June 19, 2025)
Key statements:
• We advocate for a just world order and for respecting the rules of the World Trade Organisation, rather than changing them month to month based on shifting political agendas. We firmly oppose all forms of trade wars, restrictions, and so on.
• Our cooperation with Southeast Asia is making progress year in and year out. Trade is up. Regarding the region as a whole, we consider it extremely promising, because the share of Southeast Asian countries in the global economy and their growth rates exceed the global average. We believe these countries are very promising partners.
• Russia’s (supposed) turn towards Asia is a natural sphere of cooperation. The reason is the growth of our economies. We noticed this trend back in the early 2000s, if not at the end of the 1990s, and started developing relations with China.
• Russia is becoming a major economic partner for the People’s Republic of China. Our mutual projects alone, including investment projects, have been estimated at $200 billion. All of them are realistic and will be implemented. I have no doubt about that.
• We can see that Iranian society is consolidating around the national political leadership despite the complex internal political processes in Iran, which we are aware of, so there is no need to talk about this in detail. This happens almost always and almost everywhere, and Iran is no exception.
Key statements:
• We advocate for a just world order and for respecting the rules of the World Trade Organisation, rather than changing them month to month based on shifting political agendas. We firmly oppose all forms of trade wars, restrictions, and so on.
• Our cooperation with Southeast Asia is making progress year in and year out. Trade is up. Regarding the region as a whole, we consider it extremely promising, because the share of Southeast Asian countries in the global economy and their growth rates exceed the global average. We believe these countries are very promising partners.
• Russia’s (supposed) turn towards Asia is a natural sphere of cooperation. The reason is the growth of our economies. We noticed this trend back in the early 2000s, if not at the end of the 1990s, and started developing relations with China.
• Russia is becoming a major economic partner for the People’s Republic of China. Our mutual projects alone, including investment projects, have been estimated at $200 billion. All of them are realistic and will be implemented. I have no doubt about that.
• We can see that Iranian society is consolidating around the national political leadership despite the complex internal political processes in Iran, which we are aware of, so there is no need to talk about this in detail. This happens almost always and almost everywhere, and Iran is no exception.