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🇷🇺🇮🇳📞 On March 11, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Minister of External Affairs of India Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar had a telephone conversation.
The Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the situation around Iran, speaking in favour of its swift normalization.
Support was expressed for the contribution of #SCO and #BRICS to efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and creating conditions for achieving a sustainable settlement based on a balance of the legitimate interests of all parties.
They also discussed certain aspects of the bilateral agenda, including the schedule of upcoming political contacts.
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The Foreign Ministers exchanged views on the situation around Iran, speaking in favour of its swift normalization.
Support was expressed for the contribution of #SCO and #BRICS to efforts aimed at de-escalating tensions and creating conditions for achieving a sustainable settlement based on a balance of the legitimate interests of all parties.
They also discussed certain aspects of the bilateral agenda, including the schedule of upcoming political contacts.
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#Announcement
🗓 The International Security Forum held under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation is scheduled to take place on May 26-29, 2026, at the ‘Live Arena’ multifunctional complex and the ‘Patriot’ Central Park.
The Forum to feature the following events:
• the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters
• a variety of thematic sessions (scientific conferences, roundtables, briefings, presentations)
• bilateral and multilateral meetings
• exhibitions devoted to specific areas of activity of relevant Russian agencies and organizations
👉 The Forum's Core Events (.doc file)
More than 180 delegations from foreign states and international organizations have been invited to participate in the Forum.
Secretaries of security councils, national security advisors to heads of state, directors of law enforcement agencies and special services, and general secretaries of international organizations are expected to attend. Ambassadors of foreign states, representatives of the academia, and security experts will also participate in the event.
👉 Russian government agencies and ministries, organizations and companies featured at the Forum
Total number of participants is expected to be as high as 5,000 people.
Forum's working languages: Russian, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Serbian, and Spanish (simultaneous interpretation will be provided).
👉 Accreditation & registration for the Forum's participants (starts on March 17)
👉 Accreditation for media representatives
🗓 The International Security Forum held under the auspices of the Security Council of the Russian Federation is scheduled to take place on May 26-29, 2026, at the ‘Live Arena’ multifunctional complex and the ‘Patriot’ Central Park.
The Forum to feature the following events:
• the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters
• a variety of thematic sessions (scientific conferences, roundtables, briefings, presentations)
• bilateral and multilateral meetings
• exhibitions devoted to specific areas of activity of relevant Russian agencies and organizations
👉 The Forum's Core Events (.doc file)
More than 180 delegations from foreign states and international organizations have been invited to participate in the Forum.
Secretaries of security councils, national security advisors to heads of state, directors of law enforcement agencies and special services, and general secretaries of international organizations are expected to attend. Ambassadors of foreign states, representatives of the academia, and security experts will also participate in the event.
👉 Russian government agencies and ministries, organizations and companies featured at the Forum
Total number of participants is expected to be as high as 5,000 people.
Forum's working languages: Russian, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Serbian, and Spanish (simultaneous interpretation will be provided).
👉 Accreditation & registration for the Forum's participants (starts on March 17)
👉 Accreditation for media representatives
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🥞🧧 Cross-cultural festivals took place in Russia and China: Moscow celebrated 中国新年 the Chinese New Year, while Beijing hosted Maslenitsa.
The “Chinese New Year in Moscow” festival took place from February 16 to March 1, uniting more than 60 venues across the city. On this occasion, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, extended her greetings in Chinese on the main folk holiday of the Celestial Empire.
The opening ceremony was held at Manezhnaya Square, featuring performances by artists from China, a drum show, folk dances and acrobatics. Residents of Moscow and visitors to the capital had the opportunity to attend performances by artists from various Chinese provinces, take part in interactive quests, create traditional tangu musical instruments, and make hongbao aka red envelopes for gifts and good wishes.
🍜 Guests were also treated to Chinese national delicacies, including Lanzhou noodles, Wenchang chicken with rice, traditional baozi buns and other dishes. At other festival venues, visitors could attend tea ceremonies, take part in a championship of Chinese board games and explore international exhibitions.
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The “Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing” festival was held in the Chinese capital. During the festival, Chaoyang Park was transformed into a festive Moscow fair with wooden houses, themed art installations and photo zones.
Residents and visitors of the Chinese capital were introduced to Russian traditions of welcoming spring, enjoyed musical and vocal performances, and tasted blini with a variety of fillings. Visitors could also take a virtual walk around Moscow and see its landmarks in VR.
From February 19-22, the festival attracted more than 486,000 visitors.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 #RussiaChina: The festivals became a vivid example of cultural exchange between Moscow and Beijing. As part of “Maslenitsa in Beijing”, the Sides also signed a Memorandum of cooperation in tourism, providing for joint projects, exchanges of experience and the promotion of the tourist potential of both capitals.
The “Chinese New Year in Moscow” festival took place from February 16 to March 1, uniting more than 60 venues across the city. On this occasion, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, extended her greetings in Chinese on the main folk holiday of the Celestial Empire.
The opening ceremony was held at Manezhnaya Square, featuring performances by artists from China, a drum show, folk dances and acrobatics. Residents of Moscow and visitors to the capital had the opportunity to attend performances by artists from various Chinese provinces, take part in interactive quests, create traditional tangu musical instruments, and make hongbao aka red envelopes for gifts and good wishes.
🍜 Guests were also treated to Chinese national delicacies, including Lanzhou noodles, Wenchang chicken with rice, traditional baozi buns and other dishes. At other festival venues, visitors could attend tea ceremonies, take part in a championship of Chinese board games and explore international exhibitions.
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The “Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing” festival was held in the Chinese capital. During the festival, Chaoyang Park was transformed into a festive Moscow fair with wooden houses, themed art installations and photo zones.
Residents and visitors of the Chinese capital were introduced to Russian traditions of welcoming spring, enjoyed musical and vocal performances, and tasted blini with a variety of fillings. Visitors could also take a virtual walk around Moscow and see its landmarks in VR.
From February 19-22, the festival attracted more than 486,000 visitors.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 #RussiaChina: The festivals became a vivid example of cultural exchange between Moscow and Beijing. As part of “Maslenitsa in Beijing”, the Sides also signed a Memorandum of cooperation in tourism, providing for joint projects, exchanges of experience and the promotion of the tourist potential of both capitals.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language (Moscow, March 11, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are holding the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language (#IORL). Allow me to declare it open. <...>
Indeed, the Russian language – rich, powerful and multifaceted – is our precious shared heritage, as the President of Russia has rightly noted. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, including in the digital domain, where it ranks second after English in terms of the number of websites and social media channels.
Russian is an official or working language of a number of international organisations, including the United Nations. It plays a major constructive role in bringing together the peoples of the Eurasian space and in deepening creative, scientific and academic exchanges.
Strengthening the positions of the Russian language in the world is, without exaggeration, a guarantee of preserving the planet’s cultural and civilisational diversity and an important contribution to the formation of a more just multipolar world order.
In this context, I would like once again, on behalf of the Russian Federation, to express sincere appreciation to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who in December 2021 put forward the initiative to establish an organisation dedicated to promoting the Russian language.
The relevant treaty, signed in October 2023 by the leaders of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, entered into force at the end of 2024. This is undoubtedly a landmark event for our countries and, naturally, for all those who know, value and cherish the language of Alexander Pushkin and Leo Tolstoy, as well as the great Russian culture built upon it.
We see the International Organisation for the Russian Language as an independent multilateral entity. Its core objectives include: enhancing international cooperation in support of the Russian language based on the principles of friendship, trust, good-neighbourliness and interethnic harmony, as well as fostering dialogue among scholars and writers around the world.
🤝 At the same time, the Organisation is open to all interested states, both in Eurasia and on other continents. I would stress that this was particularly emphasised when President Tokayev first proposed the initiative.
In my view, it is important that the International Organisation for the Russian Language combine, in its work, the traditional and well-established instruments of multilateral cooperation with modern approaches capable of engaging the younger generation in our countries.
Among the priorities on the agenda are promoting the Organisation’s international standing and helping to establish its external partnerships.
A special role in these efforts will be played by the Secretariat of the International Organisation for the Russian Language. Today, we are to approve the leadership of the Secretariat.
I trust that all of us will provide it with the full support it requires.
<...>
Nearly two and a half years have passed since the treaty was signed, and I would like to acknowledge the extensive work carried out during this period by experts from our countries, including those from the ministries of education, science, innovation, and foreign affairs.
Today we are submitting for your consideration draft documents agreed upon by the experts, which will create the legal foundation for the Organisation’s practical work to begin as early as this April.
<...>
The Foreign Ministry will actively support the Secretariat’s work, while understanding that over time the primary role of the Russian Federation in this organisation will gradually transition to the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.
Today we had a very fruitful session: we established the organisation’s structure and fulfilled our heads of state’s instructions.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: We are holding the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language (#IORL). Allow me to declare it open. <...>
Indeed, the Russian language – rich, powerful and multifaceted – is our precious shared heritage, as the President of Russia has rightly noted. It is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, including in the digital domain, where it ranks second after English in terms of the number of websites and social media channels.
Russian is an official or working language of a number of international organisations, including the United Nations. It plays a major constructive role in bringing together the peoples of the Eurasian space and in deepening creative, scientific and academic exchanges.
Strengthening the positions of the Russian language in the world is, without exaggeration, a guarantee of preserving the planet’s cultural and civilisational diversity and an important contribution to the formation of a more just multipolar world order.
In this context, I would like once again, on behalf of the Russian Federation, to express sincere appreciation to President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, who in December 2021 put forward the initiative to establish an organisation dedicated to promoting the Russian language.
The relevant treaty, signed in October 2023 by the leaders of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, entered into force at the end of 2024. This is undoubtedly a landmark event for our countries and, naturally, for all those who know, value and cherish the language of Alexander Pushkin and Leo Tolstoy, as well as the great Russian culture built upon it.
We see the International Organisation for the Russian Language as an independent multilateral entity. Its core objectives include: enhancing international cooperation in support of the Russian language based on the principles of friendship, trust, good-neighbourliness and interethnic harmony, as well as fostering dialogue among scholars and writers around the world.
🤝 At the same time, the Organisation is open to all interested states, both in Eurasia and on other continents. I would stress that this was particularly emphasised when President Tokayev first proposed the initiative.
In my view, it is important that the International Organisation for the Russian Language combine, in its work, the traditional and well-established instruments of multilateral cooperation with modern approaches capable of engaging the younger generation in our countries.
Among the priorities on the agenda are promoting the Organisation’s international standing and helping to establish its external partnerships.
A special role in these efforts will be played by the Secretariat of the International Organisation for the Russian Language. Today, we are to approve the leadership of the Secretariat.
I trust that all of us will provide it with the full support it requires.
<...>
Nearly two and a half years have passed since the treaty was signed, and I would like to acknowledge the extensive work carried out during this period by experts from our countries, including those from the ministries of education, science, innovation, and foreign affairs.
Today we are submitting for your consideration draft documents agreed upon by the experts, which will create the legal foundation for the Organisation’s practical work to begin as early as this April.
<...>
The Foreign Ministry will actively support the Secretariat’s work, while understanding that over time the primary role of the Russian Federation in this organisation will gradually transition to the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.
Today we had a very fruitful session: we established the organisation’s structure and fulfilled our heads of state’s instructions.
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🗓 On March 11, Moscow hosted the first Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation for the Russian Language (#IORL), established under the relevant Agreement signed by the presidents of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The conference was opened by Russia's Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov.
✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to participants in the Ministerial Conference, whose attendants included heads of educational and foreign policy agencies of the member states.
✍️ The participants signed documents required for the IORL to start its operations and establish its Secretariat, and elected its Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.
Participants held an in-depth exchange of views on issues related to the organisation’s activities and promising focus areas.
The conference was opened by Russia's Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov.
✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to participants in the Ministerial Conference, whose attendants included heads of educational and foreign policy agencies of the member states.
✍️ The participants signed documents required for the IORL to start its operations and establish its Secretariat, and elected its Secretary General and Deputy Secretary General.
Participants held an in-depth exchange of views on issues related to the organisation’s activities and promising focus areas.
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⚡️ Russia’s EMERCOM:
✈️ An Il-76 aircraft of Russia’s EMERCOM will deliver humanitarian aid for the Iranian people.
On the instruction of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and by order of EMERCOM Head Alexander Kurenkov, the aircraft will transport over 13 tonnes of medicines to the Republic of Azerbaijan, where they will be delivered to authorized representatives of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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✈️ An Il-76 aircraft of Russia’s EMERCOM will deliver humanitarian aid for the Iranian people.
On the instruction of Russia's President Vladimir Putin and by order of EMERCOM Head Alexander Kurenkov, the aircraft will transport over 13 tonnes of medicines to the Republic of Azerbaijan, where they will be delivered to authorized representatives of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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⚡️ Russia's Investigative Committee:
On March 12, evidence collected by the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has been deemed sufficient by the court to convict 19 defendants in the case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue on March 22, 2024.
Members of the terrorist organisation “Wilayah Khorasan”, as well as their accomplices and those who supplied weapons to the terrorists and were affiliated with the terrorist movement of Batal-Hadzhi Belkhoroev were found guilty – depending on their respective roles – of committing crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
The investigation and the court established that preparations for the Crocus City Hall attack began several months before it was carried out. Some defendants arrived in Russia from abroad, where they had undergone initial training. Others already present in Russia were tasked with obtaining the means and tools necessary to carry out the crime.
▪️ As a result of the terrorist act, 149 people were killed, one person remains missing, and 609 citizens sustained injuries of varying severity. The total damage caused by the attack amounted to approximately 6 billion rubles.
After committing the crime, the perpetrators attempted to flee to Ukraine, but were detained in the Bryansk region and brought to Moscow. Some accomplices were instructed by the organisers to leave Russia, but were detained while attempting to cross the border.
❗️ It has been reliably established that this heinous crime was planned and carried out in the interests of the current leadership of Ukraine, with the aim of destabilizing the political situation in Russia.
By the court’s verdict, 19 defendants were sentenced – depending on their roles – to terms of imprisonment ranging from 19 years and 11 months to life, as well as fines of up to 2.7 million rubles.
Preliminary investigation continues with regard to two organisers and four members of the terrorist organisation. They have been placed on the international wanted list and arrested in absentia. Measures are underway to establish their whereabouts, with investigators and operational services actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies of other states.
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On March 12, evidence collected by the Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has been deemed sufficient by the court to convict 19 defendants in the case of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue on March 22, 2024.
Members of the terrorist organisation “Wilayah Khorasan”, as well as their accomplices and those who supplied weapons to the terrorists and were affiliated with the terrorist movement of Batal-Hadzhi Belkhoroev were found guilty – depending on their respective roles – of committing crimes under the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.
The investigation and the court established that preparations for the Crocus City Hall attack began several months before it was carried out. Some defendants arrived in Russia from abroad, where they had undergone initial training. Others already present in Russia were tasked with obtaining the means and tools necessary to carry out the crime.
▪️ As a result of the terrorist act, 149 people were killed, one person remains missing, and 609 citizens sustained injuries of varying severity. The total damage caused by the attack amounted to approximately 6 billion rubles.
After committing the crime, the perpetrators attempted to flee to Ukraine, but were detained in the Bryansk region and brought to Moscow. Some accomplices were instructed by the organisers to leave Russia, but were detained while attempting to cross the border.
❗️ It has been reliably established that this heinous crime was planned and carried out in the interests of the current leadership of Ukraine, with the aim of destabilizing the political situation in Russia.
By the court’s verdict, 19 defendants were sentenced – depending on their roles – to terms of imprisonment ranging from 19 years and 11 months to life, as well as fines of up to 2.7 million rubles.
Preliminary investigation continues with regard to two organisers and four members of the terrorist organisation. They have been placed on the international wanted list and arrested in absentia. Measures are underway to establish their whereabouts, with investigators and operational services actively cooperating with law enforcement agencies of other states.
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🎙 Explanation of Vote Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia after UNSC Vote on Bahraini Draft Resolution on Iran's Strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (New York, March 11, 2026)
💬 Vassily Nebenzia: The Russian Federation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution tabled by Bahrain because it is extremely unbalanced and does not serve the purposes of maintaining international peace and security.
we do understand and regret the situation in which the Middle East countries find themselves today. Moreover, Russia deems unacceptable any strikes on the territory of Arab States in the Persian Gulf, in particular on civilian infrastructure there. <...>
However, it would be impossible and unfair to talk about attacks on countries in the region without regard for the root causes of the current escalation, namely the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran.
⚠️ To our deep regret, the resolution that has just been adopted is framed precisely in such a biased and one-sided tone. It muddles up the cause and effect. If someone who is not well versed in international affairs reads this resolution, they will inevitably get the impression that Tehran, willingly and out of malice, conducted an unprovoked attack on Arab countries.
Nor does the document mention the fact that the authorities in Tehran have repeatedly emphasized that their retaliatory actions are directed not against the countries in the region, but against US military facilities and infrastructure located on their territory, and are legitimate targets within Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The unconditional imperative to protect civilians and infrastructure in the current conflict is also presented in the adopted resolution in a very one-sided manner. Strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable under any circumstances and in any country – be it Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Israel.
However, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) draft suggests that no one has ever attacked the civilian population of Iran. <...>
☝️ Passing such a resolution will not advance peace in the Middle East. It will only exacerbate the differences between key players in the region.
We are worried that, rushing to condemn Iran, the GCC countries may undo all the latest accomplishments on the path to restoring good-neighborly relations with Tehran, thus pushing away the prospect of creating a common security space for the entire region for many years to come.
Moreover, a positive decision by the Council on this document could be interpreted by bad-faith actors, and primarily by those who started this war, as a “blessing” to proceed with aggression against Iran. We urge all UN members to bear this in mind.
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💬 Vassily Nebenzia: The Russian Federation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution tabled by Bahrain because it is extremely unbalanced and does not serve the purposes of maintaining international peace and security.
we do understand and regret the situation in which the Middle East countries find themselves today. Moreover, Russia deems unacceptable any strikes on the territory of Arab States in the Persian Gulf, in particular on civilian infrastructure there. <...>
However, it would be impossible and unfair to talk about attacks on countries in the region without regard for the root causes of the current escalation, namely the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran.
⚠️ To our deep regret, the resolution that has just been adopted is framed precisely in such a biased and one-sided tone. It muddles up the cause and effect. If someone who is not well versed in international affairs reads this resolution, they will inevitably get the impression that Tehran, willingly and out of malice, conducted an unprovoked attack on Arab countries.
Nor does the document mention the fact that the authorities in Tehran have repeatedly emphasized that their retaliatory actions are directed not against the countries in the region, but against US military facilities and infrastructure located on their territory, and are legitimate targets within Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The unconditional imperative to protect civilians and infrastructure in the current conflict is also presented in the adopted resolution in a very one-sided manner. Strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable under any circumstances and in any country – be it Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Israel.
However, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) draft suggests that no one has ever attacked the civilian population of Iran. <...>
☝️ Passing such a resolution will not advance peace in the Middle East. It will only exacerbate the differences between key players in the region.
We are worried that, rushing to condemn Iran, the GCC countries may undo all the latest accomplishments on the path to restoring good-neighborly relations with Tehran, thus pushing away the prospect of creating a common security space for the entire region for many years to come.
Moreover, a positive decision by the Council on this document could be interpreted by bad-faith actors, and primarily by those who started this war, as a “blessing” to proceed with aggression against Iran. We urge all UN members to bear this in mind.
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🎙 Explanation of Vote Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia after UNSC Vote on Bahraini Draft Resolution on Iran's Strikes on Gulf Cooperation Council Countries (New York, March 11, 2026)
💬 Vassily Nebenzia: The Russian Federation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution tabled by Bahrain because it is extremely unbalanced and does not serve the purposes of maintaining international peace and security.
we do understand and regret the situation in which the Middle East countries find themselves today. Moreover, Russia deems unacceptable any strikes on the territory of Arab States in the Persian Gulf, in particular on civilian infrastructure there. <...>
However, it would be impossible and unfair to talk about attacks on countries in the region without regard for the root causes of the current escalation, namely the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran.
⚠️ To our deep regret, the resolution that has just been adopted is framed precisely in such a biased and one-sided tone. It muddles up the cause and effect. If someone who is not well versed in international affairs reads this resolution, they will inevitably get the impression that Tehran, willingly and out of malice, conducted an unprovoked attack on Arab countries.
Nor does the document mention the fact that the authorities in Tehran have repeatedly emphasized that their retaliatory actions are directed not against the countries in the region, but against US military facilities and infrastructure located on their territory, and are legitimate targets within Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The unconditional imperative to protect civilians and infrastructure in the current conflict is also presented in the adopted resolution in a very one-sided manner. Strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable under any circumstances and in any country – be it Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Israel.
However, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) draft suggests that no one has ever attacked the civilian population of Iran. <...>
☝️ Passing such a resolution will not advance peace in the Middle East. It will only exacerbate the differences between key players in the region.
We are worried that, rushing to condemn Iran, the GCC countries may undo all the latest accomplishments on the path to restoring good-neighborly relations with Tehran, thus pushing away the prospect of creating a common security space for the entire region for many years to come.
Moreover, a positive decision by the Council on this document could be interpreted by bad-faith actors, and primarily by those who started this war, as a “blessing” to proceed with aggression against Iran. We urge all UN members to bear this in mind.
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💬 Vassily Nebenzia: The Russian Federation abstained in the vote on the draft resolution tabled by Bahrain because it is extremely unbalanced and does not serve the purposes of maintaining international peace and security.
we do understand and regret the situation in which the Middle East countries find themselves today. Moreover, Russia deems unacceptable any strikes on the territory of Arab States in the Persian Gulf, in particular on civilian infrastructure there. <...>
However, it would be impossible and unfair to talk about attacks on countries in the region without regard for the root causes of the current escalation, namely the aggression of the US and Israel against Iran.
⚠️ To our deep regret, the resolution that has just been adopted is framed precisely in such a biased and one-sided tone. It muddles up the cause and effect. If someone who is not well versed in international affairs reads this resolution, they will inevitably get the impression that Tehran, willingly and out of malice, conducted an unprovoked attack on Arab countries.
Nor does the document mention the fact that the authorities in Tehran have repeatedly emphasized that their retaliatory actions are directed not against the countries in the region, but against US military facilities and infrastructure located on their territory, and are legitimate targets within Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. <...>
The unconditional imperative to protect civilians and infrastructure in the current conflict is also presented in the adopted resolution in a very one-sided manner. Strikes targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable under any circumstances and in any country – be it Iran, Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, or Israel.
However, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) draft suggests that no one has ever attacked the civilian population of Iran. <...>
☝️ Passing such a resolution will not advance peace in the Middle East. It will only exacerbate the differences between key players in the region.
We are worried that, rushing to condemn Iran, the GCC countries may undo all the latest accomplishments on the path to restoring good-neighborly relations with Tehran, thus pushing away the prospect of creating a common security space for the entire region for many years to come.
Moreover, a positive decision by the Council on this document could be interpreted by bad-faith actors, and primarily by those who started this war, as a “blessing” to proceed with aggression against Iran. We urge all UN members to bear this in mind.
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🎙 Remarks to the Press by Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia on the Ukrainian Armed Forces Attack on Bryansk (March 11, 2026)
💬 Vassily Nebenzia: On March 10, the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev committed yet another barbaric crime against the civilian population of our country by carrying out a missile strike on Bryansk. A busy business district, located in close proximity to multi-apartment residential buildings, children’s goods stores, a university and other civilian infrastructure, came under deliberate attack. As a result of this strike, seven people were killed and 42 were injured.
The expired head of the regime Zelensky, speaking to the press, described this heinous attack as a “successful operation” and thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their service. This is yet another striking example of the sheer cynicism with which the Kiev authorities treat attacks that claim lives of civilians.
The strike was carried out with the use of at least seven long-range British Storm Shadow missiles. It is entirely obvious – and we have repeatedly pointed this out – that such an operation would be technically impossible for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to conduct on their own.
The use of advanced Western weaponry takes place only with the direct involvement of foreign specialists who guide the targeting. In addition, certain NATO countries provide the necessary intelligence data.
❗️ As such, the Western sponsors of Zelensky bear full responsibility for the killing of civilians. Instead of giving peace negotiations, facilitated by the United States, a genuine chance, Kiev and London are seeking ways to further escalate tensions.
This tactic is not new. It has been repeatedly employed whenever a real prospect of settlement begins to emerge. It is hardly a coincidence that the timing of this attack coincided with signals from Washington expressing hope that negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement have reached a “turning point” and that achieving peace is entirely possible.
Regrettably, international organizations have once again remained blind and deaf to what has happened. Yesterday, during the daily noon briefing, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General mentioned the issue only in passing and only after being asked a direct question. Even then, he stated that he “hasn’t seen that particular report”, limiting himself to a general remark that “the UN is against” such attacks.
❓ But where is clear and unequivocal condemnation of this crime? Where is the statement from the Secretary-General himself?
The continued silence on this and similar grave incidents raises serious questions about the impartiality and consistency of the Organization’s approach.
👉 We call on the UN Secretariat to abandon the policy of double standards and to provide an appropriate, clear and unequivocal assessment of this heinous attack.
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💬 Vassily Nebenzia: On March 10, the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev committed yet another barbaric crime against the civilian population of our country by carrying out a missile strike on Bryansk. A busy business district, located in close proximity to multi-apartment residential buildings, children’s goods stores, a university and other civilian infrastructure, came under deliberate attack. As a result of this strike, seven people were killed and 42 were injured.
The expired head of the regime Zelensky, speaking to the press, described this heinous attack as a “successful operation” and thanked the Armed Forces of Ukraine for their service. This is yet another striking example of the sheer cynicism with which the Kiev authorities treat attacks that claim lives of civilians.
The strike was carried out with the use of at least seven long-range British Storm Shadow missiles. It is entirely obvious – and we have repeatedly pointed this out – that such an operation would be technically impossible for the Ukrainian Armed Forces to conduct on their own.
The use of advanced Western weaponry takes place only with the direct involvement of foreign specialists who guide the targeting. In addition, certain NATO countries provide the necessary intelligence data.
❗️ As such, the Western sponsors of Zelensky bear full responsibility for the killing of civilians. Instead of giving peace negotiations, facilitated by the United States, a genuine chance, Kiev and London are seeking ways to further escalate tensions.
This tactic is not new. It has been repeatedly employed whenever a real prospect of settlement begins to emerge. It is hardly a coincidence that the timing of this attack coincided with signals from Washington expressing hope that negotiations on the Ukrainian settlement have reached a “turning point” and that achieving peace is entirely possible.
Regrettably, international organizations have once again remained blind and deaf to what has happened. Yesterday, during the daily noon briefing, the spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General mentioned the issue only in passing and only after being asked a direct question. Even then, he stated that he “hasn’t seen that particular report”, limiting himself to a general remark that “the UN is against” such attacks.
❓ But where is clear and unequivocal condemnation of this crime? Where is the statement from the Secretary-General himself?
The continued silence on this and similar grave incidents raises serious questions about the impartiality and consistency of the Organization’s approach.
👉 We call on the UN Secretariat to abandon the policy of double standards and to provide an appropriate, clear and unequivocal assessment of this heinous attack.
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