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🎙Интервью Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова «Соловьев Live» («Генри Шоу»)
🔹Иран
Канада без промедления поддержала силовую акцию США против Ирана, прибегнув в своём заявлении к сомнительным обоснованиям, обходящим нормы международного права и призванным лишь создать видимость легитимности действий против Тегерана.
🔹Канада - США
Около 80% канадской экономики тесно связано с Соединёнными Штатами, а безопасность страны во многом обеспечивается за счёт предоставления её территории и инфраструктуры для американского военного присутствия и проецирования силы. Прежде всего в северном и арктическом направлениях, но также и в более широком глобальном контексте.
🔹Россия-Канада
Россия никогда не рассматривала Канаду как противника или источник угрозы.
Двусторонних отношений в их классическом смысле между Россией и Канадой не существует. Они в глубокой заморозке с2014 г. и особенно после 24 февраля 2022 г. Оттава сама пошла на их разрушение.
🔹Арктика
В Арктическом совете именно Канада выступает одним из ведущих голосов за то, чтобы решать арктвопросы в формате «семёрки», без России. Это трудно представить на практике, учитывая, что около половины Арктики относится к российской зоне ответственности.
🔹Канада-Великобритания
Между Лондоном и Оттавой осуществляется тесная координация по вопросам внешней политики.
🔹Канада-Украина
Русофобский курс Канады вырабатывается во многом под нажимом влиятельной здесь укробандеровской диаспоры.
🔹Иран
Канада без промедления поддержала силовую акцию США против Ирана, прибегнув в своём заявлении к сомнительным обоснованиям, обходящим нормы международного права и призванным лишь создать видимость легитимности действий против Тегерана.
🔹Канада - США
Около 80% канадской экономики тесно связано с Соединёнными Штатами, а безопасность страны во многом обеспечивается за счёт предоставления её территории и инфраструктуры для американского военного присутствия и проецирования силы. Прежде всего в северном и арктическом направлениях, но также и в более широком глобальном контексте.
🔹Россия-Канада
Россия никогда не рассматривала Канаду как противника или источник угрозы.
Двусторонних отношений в их классическом смысле между Россией и Канадой не существует. Они в глубокой заморозке с2014 г. и особенно после 24 февраля 2022 г. Оттава сама пошла на их разрушение.
🔹Арктика
В Арктическом совете именно Канада выступает одним из ведущих голосов за то, чтобы решать арктвопросы в формате «семёрки», без России. Это трудно представить на практике, учитывая, что около половины Арктики относится к российской зоне ответственности.
🔹Канада-Великобритания
Между Лондоном и Оттавой осуществляется тесная координация по вопросам внешней политики.
🔹Канада-Украина
Русофобский курс Канады вырабатывается во многом под нажимом влиятельной здесь укробандеровской диаспоры.
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🎙Interview of the Ambassador of Russia to Canada, Oleg Stepanov, with "Solovev Live" (“Henry Show”)
🔹Iran
Canada immediately supported the U.S. use of force against Iran, resorting in its statement to questionable justifications that circumvent international law and merely create the appearance of legitimacy for actions directed against Tehran.
🔹Canada–United States
Around 80% of the Canadian economy is closely tied to the United States, while the country’s security is largely ensured through the use of its territory and infrastructure for the American military presence and power projection. This applies first and foremost to the northern and Arctic directions, but also in a broader global context.
🔹Russia–Canada
Russia has never regarded Canada as an adversary or a source of threat.
Bilateral relations between Russia and Canada, in the classical sense, do not exist. They have been in a deep freeze since 2014 and especially after February 24, 2022. Ottawa itself chose to dismantle them.
🔹Arctic
Within the Arctic Council, Canada has been one of the leading voices advocating that Arctic issues be addressed in a “Group of Seven” format, without Russia. This is difficult to imagine in practice, given that roughly half of the Arctic falls within Russia’s zone of responsibility.
🔹Canada–United Kingdom
There is close coordination between London and Ottawa on foreign policy matters.
🔹Canada–Ukraine
Canada’s Russophobic course is shaped to a considerable extent under pressure from the influential Ukrainian Banderite diaspora in the country.
🔹Iran
Canada immediately supported the U.S. use of force against Iran, resorting in its statement to questionable justifications that circumvent international law and merely create the appearance of legitimacy for actions directed against Tehran.
🔹Canada–United States
Around 80% of the Canadian economy is closely tied to the United States, while the country’s security is largely ensured through the use of its territory and infrastructure for the American military presence and power projection. This applies first and foremost to the northern and Arctic directions, but also in a broader global context.
🔹Russia–Canada
Russia has never regarded Canada as an adversary or a source of threat.
Bilateral relations between Russia and Canada, in the classical sense, do not exist. They have been in a deep freeze since 2014 and especially after February 24, 2022. Ottawa itself chose to dismantle them.
🔹Arctic
Within the Arctic Council, Canada has been one of the leading voices advocating that Arctic issues be addressed in a “Group of Seven” format, without Russia. This is difficult to imagine in practice, given that roughly half of the Arctic falls within Russia’s zone of responsibility.
🔹Canada–United Kingdom
There is close coordination between London and Ottawa on foreign policy matters.
🔹Canada–Ukraine
Canada’s Russophobic course is shaped to a considerable extent under pressure from the influential Ukrainian Banderite diaspora in the country.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding the attack on the Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagaz (March 4, 2026)
❓ Question: On March 3, a Russian vessel, the gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea. What is the fate of its crew, and what measures is the Russian side taking in this situation?
💬 Maria Zakharova: The Russian Foreign Ministry and its overseas missions, in coordination with the relevant authorities, have joined the operation to rescue the crew members of the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, which was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea.
According to the information available to us, all 30 crew members have been rescued and are safe. Two individuals who sustained burns are receiving medical assistance in cooperation with the coastal state.
Russian diplomatic missions in the region continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to provide the necessary support to Russian citizens.
As stated by the Russian Ministry of Transport, the attack on the tanker was carried out by Ukrainian unmanned boats.
Such actions – if confirmed – constitute an act of terrorism, a blatant violation of international law, and pose a direct threat to maritime security.
Given that the vessel in question was a gas carrier transporting cargo, the consequences of this attack also entail colossal environmental damage.
❗️ We reserve the right to take political and diplomatic measures in response to this incident, including in light of the threat to international peace and security posed by such actions.
❓ Question: On March 3, a Russian vessel, the gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea. What is the fate of its crew, and what measures is the Russian side taking in this situation?
💬 Maria Zakharova: The Russian Foreign Ministry and its overseas missions, in coordination with the relevant authorities, have joined the operation to rescue the crew members of the Russian gas carrier Arctic Metagaz, which was attacked in the Mediterranean Sea.
According to the information available to us, all 30 crew members have been rescued and are safe. Two individuals who sustained burns are receiving medical assistance in cooperation with the coastal state.
Russian diplomatic missions in the region continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to provide the necessary support to Russian citizens.
As stated by the Russian Ministry of Transport, the attack on the tanker was carried out by Ukrainian unmanned boats.
Such actions – if confirmed – constitute an act of terrorism, a blatant violation of international law, and pose a direct threat to maritime security.
Given that the vessel in question was a gas carrier transporting cargo, the consequences of this attack also entail colossal environmental damage.
❗️ We reserve the right to take political and diplomatic measures in response to this incident, including in light of the threat to international peace and security posed by such actions.
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🎙 Comment by Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on France’s decision to increase its nuclear arsenal (March 4, 2026)
💬 The statement made the other day by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Paris’s intention to embark upon a non-transparent expansion of its nuclear arsenal, which in itself constitutes an extremely destabilising development, should be viewed in a broader context.
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We note that the United Kingdom earlier announced an approach largely similar to the course now adopted by France, having some time ago also begun a significant expansion of its national nuclear arsenal while reducing its transparency.
Moreover, in accordance with US-UK arrangements, London will, in addition to its existing sea-based component, acquire air delivery systems for nuclear weapons and gain access, with US consent, to US nuclear aerial bombs newly deployed in Britain which will further increase the number of warheads that the country could employ in a potential conflict.
At the same time, NATO’s traditional policy in this sphere excludes disclosure of the quantitative parameters of US nuclear weapons deployed in Europe. Russia is compelled to take into account that, in addition to the United Kingdom, an undeclared number of such weapons is stationed in four other European NATO countries and Türkiye, from where they are capable of striking a broad range of critically important targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. <...>
Beyond strengthening their national military nuclear capabilities, the United Kingdom and France are working with their allies to shape a certain independent or autonomous European nuclear deterrent capability.
Initial, somewhat disingenuous attempts to present this as an alternative to the American nuclear umbrella quickly gave way to recognition of the obvious fact that this concerns the expansion of the European nuclear component within NATO, in addition to the existing practice of nuclear sharing missions based on US nuclear weapons.
Thus, there is a substantial reinforcement and expansion of NATO’s overall nuclear potential, which, in the event of a direct military conflict with Russia, could be coordinated against our country not only in its European segment but in its entirety, including the US arsenal. <...>
We also note that the decisions by London and Paris to expand their nuclear arsenals are intended to be implemented outside international constraints, continuing their long-standing policy of avoiding participation in any nuclear arms control arrangements.
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💬 The statement made the other day by French President Emmanuel Macron regarding Paris’s intention to embark upon a non-transparent expansion of its nuclear arsenal, which in itself constitutes an extremely destabilising development, should be viewed in a broader context.
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We note that the United Kingdom earlier announced an approach largely similar to the course now adopted by France, having some time ago also begun a significant expansion of its national nuclear arsenal while reducing its transparency.
Moreover, in accordance with US-UK arrangements, London will, in addition to its existing sea-based component, acquire air delivery systems for nuclear weapons and gain access, with US consent, to US nuclear aerial bombs newly deployed in Britain which will further increase the number of warheads that the country could employ in a potential conflict.
At the same time, NATO’s traditional policy in this sphere excludes disclosure of the quantitative parameters of US nuclear weapons deployed in Europe. Russia is compelled to take into account that, in addition to the United Kingdom, an undeclared number of such weapons is stationed in four other European NATO countries and Türkiye, from where they are capable of striking a broad range of critically important targets on the territory of the Russian Federation. <...>
Beyond strengthening their national military nuclear capabilities, the United Kingdom and France are working with their allies to shape a certain independent or autonomous European nuclear deterrent capability.
Initial, somewhat disingenuous attempts to present this as an alternative to the American nuclear umbrella quickly gave way to recognition of the obvious fact that this concerns the expansion of the European nuclear component within NATO, in addition to the existing practice of nuclear sharing missions based on US nuclear weapons.
Thus, there is a substantial reinforcement and expansion of NATO’s overall nuclear potential, which, in the event of a direct military conflict with Russia, could be coordinated against our country not only in its European segment but in its entirety, including the US arsenal. <...>
We also note that the decisions by London and Paris to expand their nuclear arsenals are intended to be implemented outside international constraints, continuing their long-standing policy of avoiding participation in any nuclear arms control arrangements.
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto (March 4, 2026, Moscow)
From the Russian Side, the meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov.
💬 Vladimir Putin: You chair the intergovernmental commission on the Hungarian Side, and it is working actively. You visit Russia frequently. I am aware of your efforts to maintain the momentum in our relations, despite the well-known challenges, though we will not dwell on that now.
Our trade turnover has unfortunately declined somewhat – last year, I believe, it fell by about 13%. Nevertheless, overall our relations remain stable and continue to develop in a positive direction. I refer in particular to cooperation in energy policy, including hydrocarbons, as well as our flagship project – the Paks Nuclear Power Plant.
As for hydrocarbons, I understand that oil supplies are of particular concern to you. We see what is happening now on global gas markets and on the European gas market. We will be glad to discuss all these matters. Whatever depends on us – we have always fulfilled all our obligations – and, of course, we intend and are prepared to continue doing so.
I repeat: we have always been reliable suppliers. You know this, and I have noted your public statements on this matter. Only yesterday I spoke with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban on several issues.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Minister, during our telephone conversation yesterday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban also raised this issue and asked me to consider releasing Hungarian citizens held by the Russian army. These individuals hold dual citizenship – Ukrainian and Hungarian – and were forcibly mobilized.
I have decided to release two individuals. As the Prime Minister requested, you will be able to take them with you – directly onto the plane on which you arrived and on which you will return to Budapest.
#RussiaHungary
From the Russian Side, the meeting was also attended by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, and Presidential Aide Yury Ushakov.
💬 Vladimir Putin: You chair the intergovernmental commission on the Hungarian Side, and it is working actively. You visit Russia frequently. I am aware of your efforts to maintain the momentum in our relations, despite the well-known challenges, though we will not dwell on that now.
Our trade turnover has unfortunately declined somewhat – last year, I believe, it fell by about 13%. Nevertheless, overall our relations remain stable and continue to develop in a positive direction. I refer in particular to cooperation in energy policy, including hydrocarbons, as well as our flagship project – the Paks Nuclear Power Plant.
As for hydrocarbons, I understand that oil supplies are of particular concern to you. We see what is happening now on global gas markets and on the European gas market. We will be glad to discuss all these matters. Whatever depends on us – we have always fulfilled all our obligations – and, of course, we intend and are prepared to continue doing so.
I repeat: we have always been reliable suppliers. You know this, and I have noted your public statements on this matter. Only yesterday I spoke with Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban on several issues.
***
💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Minister, during our telephone conversation yesterday, Prime Minister Viktor Orban also raised this issue and asked me to consider releasing Hungarian citizens held by the Russian army. These individuals hold dual citizenship – Ukrainian and Hungarian – and were forcibly mobilized.
I have decided to release two individuals. As the Prime Minister requested, you will be able to take them with you – directly onto the plane on which you arrived and on which you will return to Budapest.
#RussiaHungary
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🎙 Russian President Vladimir Putin's answer to a media question following talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary Peter Szijjarto (March 4, 2026, Moscow)
❓ Question: You mentioned the situation on the global gas markets. Many countries are panicking over the current events. Prices have soared, and it is unclear what will happen with prices and deliveries next. This makes one recall that Europe has repeatedly prohibited Russian gas imports. They are saying now that the deadline for the bans should be revised in light of the current global developments.
💬 Vladimir Putin: First of all, Russia has always been – and remains – a reliable supplier of energy resources to all its partners, including those in Europe. We will continue to work in this manner with partners who themselves remain reliable counterparties, such as Slovakia and Hungary in Eastern Europe.
We supply these countries with our energy resources, including oil and gas, and we intend to continue doing so provided that their authorities maintain this policy – in other words, if they remain reliable partners.
☝️ The current developments in European energy markets are primarily the result of the flawed energy policy pursued by European authorities, the misuse of the green agenda, and the instrumentalisation of these tools for internal political purposes – to advance party or group interests. This policy has little to do with the real interests of their citizens.
Oil and gas prices have increased now. With regard to oil, this is understandable and is partly linked to restrictions on imports of Russian oil. At the same time, the situation has been further aggravated by developments in the Middle East resulting from the aggression against Iran, which has produced a complicated and undoubtedly unpleasant outcome for consumers.
As for natural gas, under the current conditions there was no immediate link between the surge in prices on the European market and any reduction in supplies. After all, the main suppliers have not cut their deliveries. Who are these main suppliers? Algeria, the US, Norway, and, to some extent, Russia. None of them reduced their shipments, yet this did not prevent prices from climbing to as high as $700.
Why did this happen? It reflects the overall situation on global markets – including both oil and gas markets. In particular, it is driven by the fact that some buyers are prepared to pay a higher price for natural gas. In this case, the situation has also been influenced by developments in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and related factors.
When such premium buyers appear on the market, it naturally means that certain suppliers who have long served the European market – for example the US companies – will redirect their supplies to those offering the highest price. This is entirely natural and has nothing to do with politics. Just business.
👉 For this reason, I repeat: the situation largely stems from the misguided policies pursued by European governments. Moreover, they have been following this course for many years.
Recently they announced plans to introduce new restrictions on Russian gas imports in April – meaning that the 24th will effectively be the last day before these measures come into force on the 25th. Further restrictions are planned for 2027, up to a complete ban.
☝️ Meanwhile, other markets are opening up. One may ask whether it would make sense for us to stop supplying the European market earlier and redirect these volumes to emerging markets, thereby strengthening our positions there.
I would like to emphazise that this is not a political matter. If we are likely to lose access to their market in a month or two anyway, it may make sense to cease supplies immediately and turn instead to countries that have been reliable partners for us, securing a stronger presence in their markets.
However, this is not a final decision. I will certainly instruct the Government to work this matter through with our companies.
❓ Question: You mentioned the situation on the global gas markets. Many countries are panicking over the current events. Prices have soared, and it is unclear what will happen with prices and deliveries next. This makes one recall that Europe has repeatedly prohibited Russian gas imports. They are saying now that the deadline for the bans should be revised in light of the current global developments.
💬 Vladimir Putin: First of all, Russia has always been – and remains – a reliable supplier of energy resources to all its partners, including those in Europe. We will continue to work in this manner with partners who themselves remain reliable counterparties, such as Slovakia and Hungary in Eastern Europe.
We supply these countries with our energy resources, including oil and gas, and we intend to continue doing so provided that their authorities maintain this policy – in other words, if they remain reliable partners.
☝️ The current developments in European energy markets are primarily the result of the flawed energy policy pursued by European authorities, the misuse of the green agenda, and the instrumentalisation of these tools for internal political purposes – to advance party or group interests. This policy has little to do with the real interests of their citizens.
Oil and gas prices have increased now. With regard to oil, this is understandable and is partly linked to restrictions on imports of Russian oil. At the same time, the situation has been further aggravated by developments in the Middle East resulting from the aggression against Iran, which has produced a complicated and undoubtedly unpleasant outcome for consumers.
As for natural gas, under the current conditions there was no immediate link between the surge in prices on the European market and any reduction in supplies. After all, the main suppliers have not cut their deliveries. Who are these main suppliers? Algeria, the US, Norway, and, to some extent, Russia. None of them reduced their shipments, yet this did not prevent prices from climbing to as high as $700.
Why did this happen? It reflects the overall situation on global markets – including both oil and gas markets. In particular, it is driven by the fact that some buyers are prepared to pay a higher price for natural gas. In this case, the situation has also been influenced by developments in the Middle East, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and related factors.
When such premium buyers appear on the market, it naturally means that certain suppliers who have long served the European market – for example the US companies – will redirect their supplies to those offering the highest price. This is entirely natural and has nothing to do with politics. Just business.
👉 For this reason, I repeat: the situation largely stems from the misguided policies pursued by European governments. Moreover, they have been following this course for many years.
Recently they announced plans to introduce new restrictions on Russian gas imports in April – meaning that the 24th will effectively be the last day before these measures come into force on the 25th. Further restrictions are planned for 2027, up to a complete ban.
☝️ Meanwhile, other markets are opening up. One may ask whether it would make sense for us to stop supplying the European market earlier and redirect these volumes to emerging markets, thereby strengthening our positions there.
I would like to emphazise that this is not a political matter. If we are likely to lose access to their market in a month or two anyway, it may make sense to cease supplies immediately and turn instead to countries that have been reliable partners for us, securing a stronger presence in their markets.
However, this is not a final decision. I will certainly instruct the Government to work this matter through with our companies.
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⚡️ Russia's Foreign Ministry statement on the situation in the Middle East (March 5, 2026)
💬 Moscow is deeply concerned that the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate.
There are no signs that the US and Israel – which launched a military operation under a completely far-fetched pretext aimed at overthrowing the legitimate authorities in Iran – are prepared to show restraint and stop the bloodshed. On the contrary, belligerent statements continue to flow from their capitals, while the Israeli army has carried out a new incursion into Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the aggressors are seeking to sow division within the Islamic world in the midst of the holy month of Ramadan.
They deliberately provoked Iran into retaliatory strikes against facilities in several Arab countries, which resulted in human casualties and material damage – developments that the Russian side deeply regrets.
In doing so, they are attempting to draw Arab states into a war serving someone else’s interests. At the same time, they are trying to divert attention from the catastrophic plight of the Palestinian people.
Russia once again calls on all parties to the current confrontation to immediately cease hostilities, including unacceptable strikes on the territory of the Arab states of the Gulf.
We consider attacks on civilians and strikes against any civilian infrastructure – whether in Iran or in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council – to be absolutely unacceptable.
❗️ It is clear that the only way to prevent the region from sliding further into the abyss of destabilization is to stop the aggression of the US and Israel, which triggered this chain reaction of suffering for the Arab peoples.
💬 Moscow is deeply concerned that the situation in the Middle East continues to deteriorate.
There are no signs that the US and Israel – which launched a military operation under a completely far-fetched pretext aimed at overthrowing the legitimate authorities in Iran – are prepared to show restraint and stop the bloodshed. On the contrary, belligerent statements continue to flow from their capitals, while the Israeli army has carried out a new incursion into Lebanon.
Meanwhile, the aggressors are seeking to sow division within the Islamic world in the midst of the holy month of Ramadan.
They deliberately provoked Iran into retaliatory strikes against facilities in several Arab countries, which resulted in human casualties and material damage – developments that the Russian side deeply regrets.
In doing so, they are attempting to draw Arab states into a war serving someone else’s interests. At the same time, they are trying to divert attention from the catastrophic plight of the Palestinian people.
Russia once again calls on all parties to the current confrontation to immediately cease hostilities, including unacceptable strikes on the territory of the Arab states of the Gulf.
We consider attacks on civilians and strikes against any civilian infrastructure – whether in Iran or in the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council – to be absolutely unacceptable.
❗️ It is clear that the only way to prevent the region from sliding further into the abyss of destabilization is to stop the aggression of the US and Israel, which triggered this chain reaction of suffering for the Arab peoples.
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⚡️ As a result of a complex negotiation process, 200 Russian servicemen were returned on March 5 from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime.
Their release became possible thanks to the humanitarian mediation of the UAE and the US.
All Russian servicemen who have returned home are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
❗️ An exchange under the “300 for 300” formula is scheduled for March 6.
In total, 500 Russian servicemen are expected to return home on March 5-6.
Their release became possible thanks to the humanitarian mediation of the UAE and the US.
All Russian servicemen who have returned home are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
❗️ An exchange under the “300 for 300” formula is scheduled for March 6.
In total, 500 Russian servicemen are expected to return home on March 5-6.
🎙Ambassador Oleg Stepanov's comment to the Russian media with regard to Foreign Affairs Minister Anand's recent statements on the Arctic (March 5, 2026)
🇷🇺Russia has consistently advocated preserving the Arctic as a region of peace and cooperation, free from confrontation. It is therefore regrettable that official Ottawa seeks to promote, within NATO, an agenda of militarising the northern latitudes.
❗️ Such a course lacks any constructive substance and, above all, undermines Canada’s own security. The history of international relations has long demonstrated that any unilateral increase in military activity inevitably provokes reciprocal steps. Those in Ottawa should be fully mindful of this.
☝️We do not seek confrontation with NATO and have never regarded Canada as an adversary. Attempts by the Carney government to view us through the prism of confrontation are simply irrational.
Russia is the largest Arctic power and a self-sufficient state in the region. We possess all the necessary resources and capabilities to defend our national interests in the North and stand ready to respond to any challenges, wherever they may arise.
🇷🇺Russia has consistently advocated preserving the Arctic as a region of peace and cooperation, free from confrontation. It is therefore regrettable that official Ottawa seeks to promote, within NATO, an agenda of militarising the northern latitudes.
☝️We do not seek confrontation with NATO and have never regarded Canada as an adversary. Attempts by the Carney government to view us through the prism of confrontation are simply irrational.
Russia is the largest Arctic power and a self-sufficient state in the region. We possess all the necessary resources and capabilities to defend our national interests in the North and stand ready to respond to any challenges, wherever they may arise.
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🎙Комментарий Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова российским СМИ в связи с заявлениями Министра иностранных дел Канады А.Ананд по Арктике (5 марта 2026 г.)
🇷🇺Россия последовательно выступает за сохранение Арктики территорией мира и сотрудничества, свободной от конфронтации. Именно поэтому вызывают сожаление попытки официальной Оттавы продвигать в рамках НАТО повестку милитаризации северных широт.
❗️ Подобный курс не имеет конструктивного содержания и подрывает прежде всего безопасность самой Канады. История международных отношений давно показала: любое одностороннее усиление военной активности вызывает ответные шаги. В Оттаве должны отдавать себе в этом отчёт.
☝️Мы не ищем конфронтации с НАТО и никогда не воспринимали Канаду как на противника. Попытки кабинета Карни смотреть на нас через оптику противостояния попросту иррациональны.
Россия — крупнейшая арктическая держава и самодостаточное государство в регионе. Мы располагаем всеми необходимыми ресурсами и возможностями для защиты своих национальных интересов на Севере и готовы реагировать на любые вызовы, откуда бы они ни исходили.
🇷🇺Россия последовательно выступает за сохранение Арктики территорией мира и сотрудничества, свободной от конфронтации. Именно поэтому вызывают сожаление попытки официальной Оттавы продвигать в рамках НАТО повестку милитаризации северных широт.
☝️Мы не ищем конфронтации с НАТО и никогда не воспринимали Канаду как на противника. Попытки кабинета Карни смотреть на нас через оптику противостояния попросту иррациональны.
Россия — крупнейшая арктическая держава и самодостаточное государство в регионе. Мы располагаем всеми необходимыми ресурсами и возможностями для защиты своих национальных интересов на Севере и готовы реагировать на любые вызовы, откуда бы они ни исходили.
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Ahead of International Women's Day, Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin with female military personnel, healthcare staff, war correspondents, creative professionals, and specialists in other trades
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
See more on the Kremlin’s official website.
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⚡️ Russia's Ministry of Defence:
300 Russian servicemen have been returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 300 Ukrainian POWs were handed over.
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance.
They will be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence.
🤝 Humanitarian mediation efforts by the UAE and the US contributed to the return of the Russian servicemen.
300 Russian servicemen have been returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 300 Ukrainian POWs were handed over.
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance.
They will be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence.
🤝 Humanitarian mediation efforts by the UAE and the US contributed to the return of the Russian servicemen.
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 On March 5, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow to express the condolences of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family and officials of the military-political authorities of Iran in the unprovoked US-Israeli aggression.
Andrey Rudenko left a message in the book of condolences for the family and loved ones of the Supreme Leader and the grieving Iranian people.
He described the cynical assassination of senior officials of a sovereign state as a challenge to the foundations of international law and universal moral values.
The message noted the historical significance of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has made a major contribution to comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
During a brief conversation with Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Andrey Rudenko expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and wished them fortitude in the courageous struggle for the sovereignty and independence of their homeland.
#RussiaIran
Andrey Rudenko left a message in the book of condolences for the family and loved ones of the Supreme Leader and the grieving Iranian people.
He described the cynical assassination of senior officials of a sovereign state as a challenge to the foundations of international law and universal moral values.
The message noted the historical significance of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has made a major contribution to comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
During a brief conversation with Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Andrey Rudenko expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and wished them fortitude in the courageous struggle for the sovereignty and independence of their homeland.
#RussiaIran
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🇷🇺🇮🇷📞 On March 6, President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian had a telephone conversation.
During the telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian Vladimir Putin has once again expressed his heartfelt condolences on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei along with his family members and the country's military and political leadership, as well as the numerous civilian casualties resulting from the United States and Israel's armed aggression against Iran.
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the rejection of force as a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution.
In this regard, the President of Russia noted that he was in constant contact with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's solidarity with the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country. He also provided a detailed update on the developments during the latest active phase of the conflict.
🤝 It was agreed that contact will be maintained with the Iranian side via various channels.
#RussiaIran
During the telephone conversation with President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian Vladimir Putin has once again expressed his heartfelt condolences on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei along with his family members and the country's military and political leadership, as well as the numerous civilian casualties resulting from the United States and Israel's armed aggression against Iran.
Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia's principled stance in favour of an immediate cessation of hostilities, the rejection of force as a method to solve any issues surrounding Iran or arising in the Middle East, and a swift return to the path of diplomatic resolution.
In this regard, the President of Russia noted that he was in constant contact with the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council member states.
Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia's solidarity with the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country. He also provided a detailed update on the developments during the latest active phase of the conflict.
🤝 It was agreed that contact will be maintained with the Iranian side via various channels.
#RussiaIran
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🎙 President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian women on International Women’s Day (March 8, 2026)
On March 7, Russia's President held a meeting at the Kremlin with women serving the Motherland on the front lines and beyond – military personnel, doctors, war correspondents, artists & professionals from across the country.
💬 Vladimir Putin: We always celebrate this holiday with the warmest and most heartfelt feelings.
We admire our wonderful women and express our love, appreciation and gratitude from the bottom of our hearts.
Women make the world better and kinder with their generosity, compassion and genuine female wisdom. A mother’s love remains in every person’s heart for a lifetime – it warms us, multiplies our joyful emotions and gives us strength in the most difficult moments.
There are no heights beyond the reach of our women. You achieve remarkable success in many different professions. And when circumstances demand it – you demonstrate exceptional resilience, determination and strong leadership.
You never hesitate to help those who need your assistance, surrounding your families and loved ones with care and attention and dedicating yourselves to educating children.
Of course, managing to strike us with your beauty and charm while doing hard work, showing commitment and stamina is a formidable task, but you have succeeded in it.
It is essential that we recognise and understand this. As for us, we reaffirm our commitment to create all the necessary conditions, both at the state level and, no doubt, in our families to enable women to strike a balance between motherhood and professional excellence, empowering them to fulfil their potential so that they do not have to wait too long before they can experience the joy of having a family, becoming a spouse and a mother.
On a special note, I would like to congratulate women who are performing their duties in the special military operation zone and are facing extreme hardship while working in Donbass and Novorossiya and in our border regions. Wherever you find yourselves, you have been demonstrating valour and courage, selflessness and strength of spirit. You have my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for that.
Dear women,
The sky is the limit for you. You are sources of creation and development, and you combine resilience with tenderness. Your commitment to create a better future for your children inspires all of us to keep moving forward.
I wish you happiness with those dear to you, success in everything that matters to you, and sound health and well-being to you and your loved ones.
💐 Happy holiday! Happy International Women’s Day!
#InternationalWomensDay #March8
On March 7, Russia's President held a meeting at the Kremlin with women serving the Motherland on the front lines and beyond – military personnel, doctors, war correspondents, artists & professionals from across the country.
💬 Vladimir Putin: We always celebrate this holiday with the warmest and most heartfelt feelings.
We admire our wonderful women and express our love, appreciation and gratitude from the bottom of our hearts.
Women make the world better and kinder with their generosity, compassion and genuine female wisdom. A mother’s love remains in every person’s heart for a lifetime – it warms us, multiplies our joyful emotions and gives us strength in the most difficult moments.
There are no heights beyond the reach of our women. You achieve remarkable success in many different professions. And when circumstances demand it – you demonstrate exceptional resilience, determination and strong leadership.
You never hesitate to help those who need your assistance, surrounding your families and loved ones with care and attention and dedicating yourselves to educating children.
Of course, managing to strike us with your beauty and charm while doing hard work, showing commitment and stamina is a formidable task, but you have succeeded in it.
It is essential that we recognise and understand this. As for us, we reaffirm our commitment to create all the necessary conditions, both at the state level and, no doubt, in our families to enable women to strike a balance between motherhood and professional excellence, empowering them to fulfil their potential so that they do not have to wait too long before they can experience the joy of having a family, becoming a spouse and a mother.
On a special note, I would like to congratulate women who are performing their duties in the special military operation zone and are facing extreme hardship while working in Donbass and Novorossiya and in our border regions. Wherever you find yourselves, you have been demonstrating valour and courage, selflessness and strength of spirit. You have my sincere and heartfelt gratitude for that.
Dear women,
The sky is the limit for you. You are sources of creation and development, and you combine resilience with tenderness. Your commitment to create a better future for your children inspires all of us to keep moving forward.
I wish you happiness with those dear to you, success in everything that matters to you, and sound health and well-being to you and your loved ones.
💐 Happy holiday! Happy International Women’s Day!
#InternationalWomensDay #March8
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The Russian Foreign Ministry wishes a very happy International Women's Day to all the women worldwide! You're are breathtaking!
Dear women, dear colleagues, loved ones & family members — we wish you all the best 💐
May you enjoy happiness and love ❤️
#IWD2026 #WomensDay
Dear women, dear colleagues, loved ones & family members — we wish you all the best 💐
May you enjoy happiness and love ❤️
#IWD2026 #WomensDay
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's answer to a media question from the programme “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” (March 8, 2026, Moscow)
❓ Question: What kind of world are we all living in now?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are trying to understand what kind of world we are living in. That is precisely why I have spoken on this topic several times already.
We proceed from the assumption that the US should explain its plans and how the current events correlate with what previously defined certain norms.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin proposed quite some time ago – even before the COVID-19 pandemic – convening a Summit of the permanent UN Security Council members.
❗️ It seems to me that now is high time to implement this idea.
❓ Question: What kind of world are we all living in now?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are trying to understand what kind of world we are living in. That is precisely why I have spoken on this topic several times already.
We proceed from the assumption that the US should explain its plans and how the current events correlate with what previously defined certain norms.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin proposed quite some time ago – even before the COVID-19 pandemic – convening a Summit of the permanent UN Security Council members.
❗️ It seems to me that now is high time to implement this idea.