๐๐To wrap up the year on a high note, the Russian Mission to ASEAN brought together friends from missions to ASEAN in Jakarta and ASEAN Secretariat for a Barbeoke nightโBBQ, karaoke, and great company.
The relaxed evening was filled with music, laughter, and friendly conversations, making it a memorable way to celebrate the yearโs achievements and the spirit of friendship and cooperation. ๐ค๐ฅ
The relaxed evening was filled with music, laughter, and friendly conversations, making it a memorable way to celebrate the yearโs achievements and the spirit of friendship and cooperation. ๐ค๐ฅ
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๐ท๐บ Key foreign policy outcomes of 2025
#Outcomes2025
In 2025, Russia made a significant contribution to strengthening the foundations of a just multipolar world order based on international law and cooperation between countries. Decisive steps were taken to protect the countryโs vital national interests on the external front, with a focus on the CIS countries and Eurasia.
This year marked the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Alongside its like-minded international partners, Russia reaffirmed its commitment to inviolability of the post-war world order and its foundation in the form of the full body of principles enshrined in the UN Charter understood as an indivisible and interdependent whole.
โข In the Commonwealth of Independent States, 2025 was declared the Year of Peace and Unity in the Fight against Nazism.
โข A solemn General Assembly session to commemorate WWII victims was held at Russiaโs initiative at the New York UN headquarters in May. An annual resolution on combatting glorification of Nazism and neo-Nazism co-sponsored by 44 countries was adopted in December.
โข Comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China received a strong boost thanks to successful leader diplomacy by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping and reciprocal visits to Moscow in May and to Beijing in September.
โข After the new US administration came to the White House in January, political dialogue with Washington at the top levels was restored. During the Russia-US summit in Anchorage on August 15, understandings were reached that could form the basis for resolving the Ukraine conflict by addressing its underlying causes, including military threats to Russia created by NATO expansion and policies undermining the rights of the Russian and Russian-speaking populations.
โข Relations with North Korea took on a new dimension, with the DPRK providing allied assistance in liberating the Kursk Region from Ukrainian militants and contributing significantly to creating proper conditions for the regionโs return to peaceful life, in accordance with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
โข A new stage in relations with Iran was marked by the signing in January and entry into force in October of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
โข Tangible results were achieved in supporting integration processes in Eurasia.
โข Within the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), priority tasks were identified for implementing the collective security strategy, steps were taken to strengthen the combat readiness of collective forces, and an anti-narcotics strategy through 2030 was approved.
โข On December 14, at the initiative of Russia and other member states of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Colonialism in all its forms, and on December 4, the International Day for Combatting Unilateral Coercive Measures.
โข Measures taken to protect Orthodox Christianity and other Russian religions and denominations created favourable conditions for the resettlement of foreign nationals, including from countries with unfriendly governments, to our country under the framework of the Presidential Executive Order On Providing Humanitarian Support to Individuals Sharing Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values.
โข Efforts to combat the spread of untruthful information about Russia in foreign printed and social media intensified, including through cooperation with our international partners within the International Fact-Checking Network.
โ๏ธ The firm defence of national interests in relations with the countries whose governments undertake hostile anti-Russian actions forced them to recognise the impossibility of inflicting on Russia a โstrategic defeat on the battlefieldโ and led them to adopt a concept of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Ukrainian theatre of operations.
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In 2025, Russia made a significant contribution to strengthening the foundations of a just multipolar world order based on international law and cooperation between countries. Decisive steps were taken to protect the countryโs vital national interests on the external front, with a focus on the CIS countries and Eurasia.
This year marked the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory. Alongside its like-minded international partners, Russia reaffirmed its commitment to inviolability of the post-war world order and its foundation in the form of the full body of principles enshrined in the UN Charter understood as an indivisible and interdependent whole.
โข In the Commonwealth of Independent States, 2025 was declared the Year of Peace and Unity in the Fight against Nazism.
โข A solemn General Assembly session to commemorate WWII victims was held at Russiaโs initiative at the New York UN headquarters in May. An annual resolution on combatting glorification of Nazism and neo-Nazism co-sponsored by 44 countries was adopted in December.
โข Comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction between Russia and China received a strong boost thanks to successful leader diplomacy by President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping and reciprocal visits to Moscow in May and to Beijing in September.
โข After the new US administration came to the White House in January, political dialogue with Washington at the top levels was restored. During the Russia-US summit in Anchorage on August 15, understandings were reached that could form the basis for resolving the Ukraine conflict by addressing its underlying causes, including military threats to Russia created by NATO expansion and policies undermining the rights of the Russian and Russian-speaking populations.
โข Relations with North Korea took on a new dimension, with the DPRK providing allied assistance in liberating the Kursk Region from Ukrainian militants and contributing significantly to creating proper conditions for the regionโs return to peaceful life, in accordance with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
โข A new stage in relations with Iran was marked by the signing in January and entry into force in October of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty.
โข Tangible results were achieved in supporting integration processes in Eurasia.
โข Within the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO), priority tasks were identified for implementing the collective security strategy, steps were taken to strengthen the combat readiness of collective forces, and an anti-narcotics strategy through 2030 was approved.
โข On December 14, at the initiative of Russia and other member states of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, the UN General Assembly proclaimed the International Day for the Elimination of Colonialism in all its forms, and on December 4, the International Day for Combatting Unilateral Coercive Measures.
โข Measures taken to protect Orthodox Christianity and other Russian religions and denominations created favourable conditions for the resettlement of foreign nationals, including from countries with unfriendly governments, to our country under the framework of the Presidential Executive Order On Providing Humanitarian Support to Individuals Sharing Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values.
โข Efforts to combat the spread of untruthful information about Russia in foreign printed and social media intensified, including through cooperation with our international partners within the International Fact-Checking Network.
โ๏ธ The firm defence of national interests in relations with the countries whose governments undertake hostile anti-Russian actions forced them to recognise the impossibility of inflicting on Russia a โstrategic defeat on the battlefieldโ and led them to adopt a concept of an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Ukrainian theatre of operations.
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โฆ๏ธ Heartfelt congratulations to all Christians, in Russia and abroad, who celebrate Orthodox Christmas on January 7.
๐ Love, well-being and best wishes!
#Christmas2026 #OrthodoxChristmas
๐ Love, well-being and best wishes!
#Christmas2026 #OrthodoxChristmas
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On January 20, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov ๐ท๐บ took part in the ceremony marking the unveiling of the logo of the Philippinesโ ASEAN Chairship for 2026 ๐ต๐ญ, held at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta ๐ฎ๐ฉ.
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๐ท๐บ๐จ๐ณ On January 23, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko held consultations in Beijing with China's Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong on cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region (#APR).
The Sides highly assessed Russia-China foreign policy coordination in the #APR amid rapidly changing global developments and spoke in favour of further stepping up efforts toward strategic interaction in line with the agreements reached by the leaders of Russia and China.
The Deputy Foreign Ministers expressed readiness to expand cooperation within #ASEAN and its mechanisms with a view to containing emerging security challenges in the region against the backdrop of the proliferation of selective military-political quasi-alliances.
Russia and China stand in solidarity against the actions and plans of the โcollective Westโ aimed at militarizing the Asia-Pacific, imposing Indo-Pacific strategies on the region, including attempts to deploy military infrastructure there based on NATO standards.
The Sides also held in-depth discussions on various aspects of bilateral interaction in connection with developments in Myanmar, Afghanistan, on the Korean Peninsula and in North-East Asia as a whole.
The talks were held in the traditionally friendly and trusting atmosphere inherent in Russia-China relations.
#RussiaChina
The Sides highly assessed Russia-China foreign policy coordination in the #APR amid rapidly changing global developments and spoke in favour of further stepping up efforts toward strategic interaction in line with the agreements reached by the leaders of Russia and China.
The Deputy Foreign Ministers expressed readiness to expand cooperation within #ASEAN and its mechanisms with a view to containing emerging security challenges in the region against the backdrop of the proliferation of selective military-political quasi-alliances.
Russia and China stand in solidarity against the actions and plans of the โcollective Westโ aimed at militarizing the Asia-Pacific, imposing Indo-Pacific strategies on the region, including attempts to deploy military infrastructure there based on NATO standards.
The Sides also held in-depth discussions on various aspects of bilateral interaction in connection with developments in Myanmar, Afghanistan, on the Korean Peninsula and in North-East Asia as a whole.
The talks were held in the traditionally friendly and trusting atmosphere inherent in Russia-China relations.
#RussiaChina
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๐ On January 27, delegation of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation ๐ท๐บ took part in the 16th ASEAN-Russia Tourism Consultation Meeting in Cebu, the Philippines ๐ต๐ญ.
๐น๏ธThe Meeting was co-chaired by the Philippines and the Russian Federation and attended by representatives of National Tourism Organisations of ASEAN Member States and the Russian Federation, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat.
๐น๏ธParticipants reviewed the progress in ASEAN-Russia tourism cooperation, assessed implementation of the relevant Work Plan 2022โ2025 and finalised documents for the 5th Meeting of ASEANโRussian Federation Tourism Ministers (5th M-ATM Plus Russia).
๐น๏ธThe Meeting was co-chaired by the Philippines and the Russian Federation and attended by representatives of National Tourism Organisations of ASEAN Member States and the Russian Federation, as well as the ASEAN Secretariat.
๐น๏ธParticipants reviewed the progress in ASEAN-Russia tourism cooperation, assessed implementation of the relevant Work Plan 2022โ2025 and finalised documents for the 5th Meeting of ASEANโRussian Federation Tourism Ministers (5th M-ATM Plus Russia).
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๐ On January 30, the 5th ASEAN-Russia Tourism Ministersโ Meeting took place in Cebu, Philippines ๐ต๐ญ.
๐น The participants reviewed the implementation of the ASEAN-Russia Work Plan on Tourism Cooperation for 2022โ2025 and outlined practical steps to further deepen cooperation.
๐น The positive dynamics were driven primarily by the expansion of air connectivity, the gradual liberalization of visa regimes, and stronger business ties.
๐น A key outcome of the Meeting was the adoption of a new five-year ASEAN-Russia Tourism Work Plan (2026-2030) focused on digitalization, exchange of best practices, capacity building, and joint promotion of tourism.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
๐น The participants reviewed the implementation of the ASEAN-Russia Work Plan on Tourism Cooperation for 2022โ2025 and outlined practical steps to further deepen cooperation.
โWe are witnessing steady growth in tourism exchanges between Russia and ASEAN Member States. By the end of 2024, mutual tourist flows increased by 20% compared to 2023. From January to September 2026, tourist exchanges reached 2.5 million people, effectively returning to pre-pandemic levels,โnoted Mr. Nikita Kondratiev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Economic Cooperation and Special Projects of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation.
๐น The positive dynamics were driven primarily by the expansion of air connectivity, the gradual liberalization of visa regimes, and stronger business ties.
๐น A key outcome of the Meeting was the adoption of a new five-year ASEAN-Russia Tourism Work Plan (2026-2030) focused on digitalization, exchange of best practices, capacity building, and joint promotion of tourism.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
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#BioSecurity
๐ท๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ On 29 January, 2026, Russian-Myanmar consultations on biological security in interagency format took place in Naypyidaw.
The Russian delegation was headed by Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Aung Zay Ya, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of the Union of #Myanmar.
The exchange of assessments concerning threats in the field of biological security in Asia-Pacific Region as well as in the world was conducted.
The issues of developing bilateral cooperation in the field of biological security and strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (#BTWC) regime were discussed.
The meeting confirmed the unity of approaches between the Russian Federation and Myanmar on the issues of biological security.
๐ค The need for further close coordination and constructive interaction both in bilateral format, as well as at relevant multilateral fora, primarily within the framework of the BTWC and the UN, was noted.
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๐ท๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ On 29 January, 2026, Russian-Myanmar consultations on biological security in interagency format took place in Naypyidaw.
The Russian delegation was headed by Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Aung Zay Ya, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology of the Republic of the Union of #Myanmar.
The exchange of assessments concerning threats in the field of biological security in Asia-Pacific Region as well as in the world was conducted.
The issues of developing bilateral cooperation in the field of biological security and strengthening the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (#BTWC) regime were discussed.
The meeting confirmed the unity of approaches between the Russian Federation and Myanmar on the issues of biological security.
๐ค The need for further close coordination and constructive interaction both in bilateral format, as well as at relevant multilateral fora, primarily within the framework of the BTWC and the UN, was noted.
#RussiaMyanmar
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๐ท๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ On January 29, the Russian-Myanmar consultations on arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation were held o in Naypyidaw.
The Russian delegation was headed by Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Aye Thidar Myo, Director General of the Department of International Organizations and Economic of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.
The two Sides exchanged views on the overall situation in the area of international security, as well as compared national positions on various aspects regarding the functioning of international organizations and multilateral fora related to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
๐ค Mutual determination was expressed to maintain dialogue and further strengthen the coordination of national approaches in this sphere.
#RussiaMyanmar
The Russian delegation was headed by Konstantin Vorontsov, Deputy Director of the Department for Nonproliferation and Arms Control of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, and the Myanmar delegation was headed by Aye Thidar Myo, Director General of the Department of International Organizations and Economic of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Myanmar.
The two Sides exchanged views on the overall situation in the area of international security, as well as compared national positions on various aspects regarding the functioning of international organizations and multilateral fora related to arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation.
๐ค Mutual determination was expressed to maintain dialogue and further strengthen the coordination of national approaches in this sphere.
#RussiaMyanmar
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๐๏ธ On January 26-30, a delegation from the Russian Ministry of Defence ๐ท๐บ participated in a middle planning conference to prepare a joint exercise of the three experts' working groups of the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (#ADMM-Plus) in Banten Province, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ.
๐น๏ธThe event allowed participants to exchange views on regional security issues and share Russia's position on organizing the combined field multilateral exercise.
๐Banten Province, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
๐น๏ธThe event allowed participants to exchange views on regional security issues and share Russia's position on organizing the combined field multilateral exercise.
๐Banten Province, Indonesia ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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MGIMO Day in Hanoi: How It Was ๐ ๐ป๐ณ
On January 26, Hanoi, Vietnam, successfully hosted "MGIMO Day" โ the first large-scale event in a series of meetings between the university's representatives and prospective students from ASEAN countries.
๐ The event brought together over one hundred and fifty school and university students, as well as representatives from the Embassy of Russia in Vietnam, the Russian House in Hanoi, MGIMO alumni, and journalists.
Warm greetings were addressed to the audience by H.E. Gennady Bezdetko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Vladimir Murashkin, Head of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi.
A valuable addition was the address to future applicants by Nguyen Phuong Nga, MGIMO alumna, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, and former Chairwoman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations.
โ Another alumnus of our alma mater, Nguyen Manh Tien, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for National Defense, Security, and International Relations of the National Assembly of Vietnam and a member of the Parliamentary Friendship Group with Russia, was also a guest of honor at the event.
Then, the guests were fully immersed in the university atmosphere: MGIMO International Marketing Group gave a presentation about the university and answered all questions about admissions and the academic process in detail.
๐ The immersion into academic life continued with engaging lectures by leading MGIMO professors: Sergey Vasilyev, Deputy Director of the International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy, spoke to prospective students about the intricacies of energy diplomacy, and Anastasia Makarenko, Deputy Academic Supervisor of the MGIMO Economic Club Oeconomicus, delivered an interactive lecture "The Economic Puzzle: Why is Cooperation Beneficial for Russia and Vietnam?"
โก๏ธ A special highlight was the "Russia-Vietnam Strategic Partnership" quiz for future leaders, where the most active participants received commemorative prizes from the university.
๐ท๐บ This eventful day concluded with a performance by the Vietnamese ensemble "Berezka," whose sincerity once again reminded everyone of the deep cultural ties between the two countries.
This is how we remember MGIMO Day in Hanoi โ vibrant, informative, and truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who was with us! We extend special gratitude to the Embassy of Russia in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Russian House in Hanoi, and the MGIMO Vietnamese Association for their invaluable assistance in organizing this meeting.
Learn more about the event on the MGIMO website.
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"Vietnamese MGIMO graduates, myself included, take great pride in being part of the MGIMO family!", โ Nguyen Phuong Nga, MGIMO alumna, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, and former Chairwoman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations.
On January 26, Hanoi, Vietnam, successfully hosted "MGIMO Day" โ the first large-scale event in a series of meetings between the university's representatives and prospective students from ASEAN countries.
Warm greetings were addressed to the audience by H.E. Gennady Bezdetko, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, and Vladimir Murashkin, Head of the Russian Centre of Science and Culture in Hanoi.
A valuable addition was the address to future applicants by Nguyen Phuong Nga, MGIMO alumna, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN, and former Chairwoman of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations.
The International Marketing Group presented the distinguished guests with commemorative gifts and
letters of gratitude from MGIMO Rector A.Torkunov.
Then, the guests were fully immersed in the university atmosphere: MGIMO International Marketing Group gave a presentation about the university and answered all questions about admissions and the academic process in detail.
This is how we remember MGIMO Day in Hanoi โ vibrant, informative, and truly inspiring. Thank you to everyone who was with us! We extend special gratitude to the Embassy of Russia in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the Russian House in Hanoi, and the MGIMO Vietnamese Association for their invaluable assistance in organizing this meeting.
Learn more about the event on the MGIMO website.
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