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📢 More than 150 participants are currently attending RT's biggest international educational project for journalists from #ASEAN.
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🇷🇺🇳🇮 On April 22, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow with Special Representative of the President of Nicaragua for Cooperation with Russia Laureano Ortega Murillo.
✍️ The officials signed a declaration between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Nicaragua on the ways and means of countering, alleviating and compensating for the negative consequences of unilateral coercive measures.
By tradition, the officials exchanged views on current issues of bilateral strategic partnership in a trust-based and friendly atmosphere. They confirmed their invariable mutual commitment to oppose the West’s neo-colonial practices and its interference in the internal affairs of independent states.
They mapped out further joint moves towards building a fair multi-polar world based on genuine equality, respect for each other’s interests, as well as principles and norms of international law.
#RussiaNicaragua
✍️ The officials signed a declaration between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Nicaragua on the ways and means of countering, alleviating and compensating for the negative consequences of unilateral coercive measures.
By tradition, the officials exchanged views on current issues of bilateral strategic partnership in a trust-based and friendly atmosphere. They confirmed their invariable mutual commitment to oppose the West’s neo-colonial practices and its interference in the internal affairs of independent states.
They mapped out further joint moves towards building a fair multi-polar world based on genuine equality, respect for each other’s interests, as well as principles and norms of international law.
New centres of power have emerged, including such structures as BRICS, the SCO, CELAC and the African Union. There is no doubt that the days of colonialism and neocolonialism are passing away.
Latin America and the Caribbean will become one of the major centres of a multipolar international order. We consider this a sound trend. CELAC’s return to its identity is a good sign.
— FM Sergey Lavrov
#RussiaNicaragua
🇷🇺🇧🇷 On April 23, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met in Moscow with Celso Amorim, international affairs advisor to the President of Brazil.
During the conversation, which took place in the friendly atmosphere traditional for Russian-Brazilian relations of strategic partnership, the parties exchanged views in an engaged and trustful manner on current issues of the international agenda, including interaction in the UN and BRICS.
Special focus was given to the Ukrainian crisis.
#RussiaBrazil
During the conversation, which took place in the friendly atmosphere traditional for Russian-Brazilian relations of strategic partnership, the parties exchanged views in an engaged and trustful manner on current issues of the international agenda, including interaction in the UN and BRICS.
Special focus was given to the Ukrainian crisis.
#RussiaBrazil
Forwarded from Embassy of Russia in the USA / Посольство России в США
We negatively assess the Country Reports on Human Rights Practices in 2023 published by the State Department. Another attempt has been made to impose U.S. values on the international community. And everyone who disagrees should be ostracized.
📌 Attacks against Russia mainly focused on challenging the legality of the special military operation in Ukraine and unsubstantiated allegations of violations of international humanitarian law by the Russian Armed Forces. In the same row is slander about internal repression and suppression of freedom of speech in our country.
❗️We categorically reject these accusations. This is not the first time Washington has played the human rights card in vain attempts to destabilize the internal political situation in Russia.
📌 Another fact is also clear. The United States is no longer able to “turn a blind eye” to blatant and flagrant cases of violation of fundamental rights and freedoms by the Kiev regime, including arbitrary detentions, threats of physical violence against journalists and total corruption in the courts and government. Although the U.S. authorities are trying to shield their puppets, seeking to attribute all the negativity to the special military operation.
☝️Instead of promoting “double” standards, Washington should focus on improving its own “track record.” For example, on humanization of the penitentiary system. There is still ongoing criticism from international institutions that condemn the United States for the brutal treatment of prisoners and the use of inhumane methods of the death penalty. These facts also include surveillance of citizens around the world, violations of the rights of migrants, including children, a surge in anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, etc.
👉 It is high time for the U.S. authorities to think about including in the report a separate section on the human rights situation in the United States itself.
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🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's address to participants in 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues
💬 President Putin: Welcome to St Petersburg for the opening of the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues.
During the upcoming plenary sessions, discussions, and roundtables, you will analyse the global landscape, discuss key aspects of global and regional stability, and share perspectives on enhancing responses to the most urgent and perilous contemporary challenges.
Undoubtedly, international terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of the 21st century <…> At the same time, the tactics employed by these criminals are becoming increasingly complex and barbaric.
Once again, this was demonstrated by the bloody terrorist attack that took place on March 22 in the Moscow Region. Russia’s intelligence services and law enforcement agencies are investigating and scrutinising every detail of this despicable act, identifying all parties involved, including instigators, sponsors, and orchestrators. None of them should escape just punishment.
I know that your meeting will primarily focus on addressing the issue of safeguarding the information space from both external and internal threats. This topic holds importance for all nations, as it significantly contributes to ensuring national security, social stability, and economic development.
We strongly advocate for the systematic and concerted efforts of the global community in establishing unified, legally binding norms and principles governing state conduct in the information domain.
Undoubtedly, the key factor in strengthening the sovereignty and security of nations lies in safeguarding and protecting traditional spiritual and moral values <…>
Russia stands ready for close cooperation with all interested partners to uphold global and regional security and to establish a new multipolar international order that aligns with the interests of the majority of nations.
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💬 President Putin: Welcome to St Petersburg for the opening of the 12th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues.
During the upcoming plenary sessions, discussions, and roundtables, you will analyse the global landscape, discuss key aspects of global and regional stability, and share perspectives on enhancing responses to the most urgent and perilous contemporary challenges.
Undoubtedly, international terrorism remains one of the gravest threats of the 21st century <…> At the same time, the tactics employed by these criminals are becoming increasingly complex and barbaric.
Once again, this was demonstrated by the bloody terrorist attack that took place on March 22 in the Moscow Region. Russia’s intelligence services and law enforcement agencies are investigating and scrutinising every detail of this despicable act, identifying all parties involved, including instigators, sponsors, and orchestrators. None of them should escape just punishment.
I know that your meeting will primarily focus on addressing the issue of safeguarding the information space from both external and internal threats. This topic holds importance for all nations, as it significantly contributes to ensuring national security, social stability, and economic development.
We strongly advocate for the systematic and concerted efforts of the global community in establishing unified, legally binding norms and principles governing state conduct in the information domain.
Undoubtedly, the key factor in strengthening the sovereignty and security of nations lies in safeguarding and protecting traditional spiritual and moral values <…>
Russia stands ready for close cooperation with all interested partners to uphold global and regional security and to establish a new multipolar international order that aligns with the interests of the majority of nations.
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🎙️Ambassador Andrei Kelin’s answer to “RIA Novosti” question about another British “package” of military-technical assistance to the Kiev regime
▪︎The pledged delivery by the UK Government of yet another tranche of military aid to its Kiev proxies is an exercise in political expediency.
▪︎On the one hand, London is trying to jump on the bandwagon of US policy of fueling armed conflict in Ukraine. On the other hand, it seeks to shape a favourable media landscape for the visit of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Poland.
▪︎For the ruling Tories the optics are of particular significance ahead of parliamentary elections tentatively scheduled for autumn – because the Labour Party, admittedly, is starting to outshine them as the “party of strong defence”.
▪︎Statements by Rishi Sunak in Warsaw regarding the intention of spending up to 2,5% of GDP on defence by 2030 serve the same purpose. And, of course, London is throwing down the gauntlet to other European countries to get behind its initiative.
▪︎The desperate attempt to alter the disappointing dynamic of the conflict in Ukraine is being undertaken at the expense of British taxpayers. Money that could have been spent on muting the more painful symptoms of the intensely felt “cost of living” crisis are set to irretrievably disappear down the Ukrainian “black hole”.
▪︎It is hardly a coincidence that Kiev has simultaneously decided to cease providing consular services to military-age Ukrainian men living abroad. Clearly holding up its end of the “bargain”, Zelensky’s regime is stepping up mobilisation activities designed to drive more of its own citizens to the frontline of the Western-sponsored proxy conflict against Russia.
❗We know that despite the round-the-clock anti-Russian propaganda many reasonable people in the UK clearly understand that this turn of events is fraught with a catastrophic scenario for Ukraine and the Ukrainians for which official London pretends to care.
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▪︎The pledged delivery by the UK Government of yet another tranche of military aid to its Kiev proxies is an exercise in political expediency.
▪︎On the one hand, London is trying to jump on the bandwagon of US policy of fueling armed conflict in Ukraine. On the other hand, it seeks to shape a favourable media landscape for the visit of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Poland.
▪︎For the ruling Tories the optics are of particular significance ahead of parliamentary elections tentatively scheduled for autumn – because the Labour Party, admittedly, is starting to outshine them as the “party of strong defence”.
▪︎Statements by Rishi Sunak in Warsaw regarding the intention of spending up to 2,5% of GDP on defence by 2030 serve the same purpose. And, of course, London is throwing down the gauntlet to other European countries to get behind its initiative.
▪︎The desperate attempt to alter the disappointing dynamic of the conflict in Ukraine is being undertaken at the expense of British taxpayers. Money that could have been spent on muting the more painful symptoms of the intensely felt “cost of living” crisis are set to irretrievably disappear down the Ukrainian “black hole”.
▪︎It is hardly a coincidence that Kiev has simultaneously decided to cease providing consular services to military-age Ukrainian men living abroad. Clearly holding up its end of the “bargain”, Zelensky’s regime is stepping up mobilisation activities designed to drive more of its own citizens to the frontline of the Western-sponsored proxy conflict against Russia.
❗We know that despite the round-the-clock anti-Russian propaganda many reasonable people in the UK clearly understand that this turn of events is fraught with a catastrophic scenario for Ukraine and the Ukrainians for which official London pretends to care.
➡️Read in full
Forwarded from Russian Mission to ASEAN
🗓 On April 24, the 4th ASEAN-Russia Consultations of the High Representatives for Security Issues were successfully held in Saint Petersburg on the sidelines of the 12th International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters.
🔹️ The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev 🇷🇺 and Deputy Director General of the General Department of Research and Intelligence, Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Major General Duong Uddam 🇰🇭.
🔹️ High-ranking officials from ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Secretariat attended the meeting. Participants exchanged views on regional security in Asia-Pacific, discussed issues related to the system of strategic stability and arms control.
🔹️ During the meeting Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev 🇷🇺 reaffirmed Russia's commitment to ASEAN centrality in the region and its will to further deepen cooperation with #ASEAN in all dimensions including security.
🔹️This unique ASEAN-Russia platform proved to be an important venue for professional and open dialogue on issues related to regional and global security as well as developing multilateral interaction in combating common challenges and threats.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
🔹️ The meeting was co-chaired by Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev 🇷🇺 and Deputy Director General of the General Department of Research and Intelligence, Ministry of National Defence of the Kingdom of Cambodia H.E. Major General Duong Uddam 🇰🇭.
🔹️ High-ranking officials from ASEAN Member States and ASEAN Secretariat attended the meeting. Participants exchanged views on regional security in Asia-Pacific, discussed issues related to the system of strategic stability and arms control.
🔹️ During the meeting Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Nikolai Patrushev 🇷🇺 reaffirmed Russia's commitment to ASEAN centrality in the region and its will to further deepen cooperation with #ASEAN in all dimensions including security.
🔹️This unique ASEAN-Russia platform proved to be an important venue for professional and open dialogue on issues related to regional and global security as well as developing multilateral interaction in combating common challenges and threats.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaASEAN
Russia’s MFA Spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova:
💬 Yesterday we paid our last respects to Semyon Yeryomin, a frontline correspondent with Izvestia newspaper, who was deliberately and cold-bloodedly bombed by Ukrainian forces using drones, despite the white “press” markings on his helmet or, most likely he was targeted precisely because they saw these markings. Many military correspondents have noted that various symbols used worldwide to identify journalists make them easy targets for the Kiev regime and its adepts.
I have a question for those international officials whose duty it is to hold the Ukrainian butchers accountable for their descent into inhumanity.
I have a question for Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, one of whose core missions is to respond to attacks on and the murder of members of the press, regardless of their nationality, ethnic background or professional affiliation. Russia marked the 70th anniversary of its accession to UNESCO the day before yesterday. Ms Azoulay probably did not want to darken the celebration with the grim news. However, a day has passed, and then another, yet the head of the world’s largest educational and cultural organisation has not expressed her views on the merciless shedding of blood by the Kiev criminals and murderers. Similarly, there was no reaction when other journalists, frontline correspondents and members of the press were killed by the neo-Nazis and their agents.
Many nice words regarding UNESCO were voiced the day before yesterday, but they mainly referred to its past deeds and achievements. Its current actions, or rather the chronic and deliberate inaction of its leadership, are devaluing its achievements and undermining its prestige. How can UNESCO remain a global reference point in the field of ethics and humanitarian standards when its head is displaying callousness and a lack of elementary empathy, let alone objectivity and impartiality, due to political bias?
Where are all those who have worked for years to ensure that the UN Security Council adopts resolutions on the safety of journalists? Where is the OSCE?
At the very least, these organisations, which are funded by member states’ contributions, are neglecting their direct responsibilities. This has no connection to the United States, but I will address that later.
https://xn--r1a.website/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/7904
💬 Yesterday we paid our last respects to Semyon Yeryomin, a frontline correspondent with Izvestia newspaper, who was deliberately and cold-bloodedly bombed by Ukrainian forces using drones, despite the white “press” markings on his helmet or, most likely he was targeted precisely because they saw these markings. Many military correspondents have noted that various symbols used worldwide to identify journalists make them easy targets for the Kiev regime and its adepts.
I have a question for those international officials whose duty it is to hold the Ukrainian butchers accountable for their descent into inhumanity.
I have a question for Audrey Azoulay, the Director-General of UNESCO, one of whose core missions is to respond to attacks on and the murder of members of the press, regardless of their nationality, ethnic background or professional affiliation. Russia marked the 70th anniversary of its accession to UNESCO the day before yesterday. Ms Azoulay probably did not want to darken the celebration with the grim news. However, a day has passed, and then another, yet the head of the world’s largest educational and cultural organisation has not expressed her views on the merciless shedding of blood by the Kiev criminals and murderers. Similarly, there was no reaction when other journalists, frontline correspondents and members of the press were killed by the neo-Nazis and their agents.
Many nice words regarding UNESCO were voiced the day before yesterday, but they mainly referred to its past deeds and achievements. Its current actions, or rather the chronic and deliberate inaction of its leadership, are devaluing its achievements and undermining its prestige. How can UNESCO remain a global reference point in the field of ethics and humanitarian standards when its head is displaying callousness and a lack of elementary empathy, let alone objectivity and impartiality, due to political bias?
Where are all those who have worked for years to ensure that the UN Security Council adopts resolutions on the safety of journalists? Where is the OSCE?
At the very least, these organisations, which are funded by member states’ contributions, are neglecting their direct responsibilities. This has no connection to the United States, but I will address that later.
https://xn--r1a.website/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/7904
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at the meeting with special representative of the President of Nicaragua Lauriano Ortega (April 22, 2024).
💬 Security issues are acquiring special significance now considering the processes unfolding in the world when our Western colleagues headed by the Americans want to prove to everyone that they have the right to decide and control everything.
At one time, Sandinista leader Carlos Fonseca wrote a “Centenary-long review of North American invasions of Nicaragua”. In other words, these manners, instincts and politics have deep roots. But history is implacably moving forward, and the unipolar world is coming to an end.
☝️ New centres of power have emerged, including such structures as BRICS, the SCO, CELAC and the African Union. There is no doubt that the days of colonialism and neocolonialism are passing away.
Latin America and the Caribbean will become one of the major centres of a multipolar international order. We consider this a sound trend. CELAC’s return to its identity is a good sign.
🤝 We appreciate out trust-based, regular and detailed dialogue with our Nicaraguan friends on the international agenda. Today, we will also discuss the status of our bilateral relations. Then we will wish you success at the international meeting of the high representatives supervising security issues in St Petersburg.
#RussiaNicaragua 🇷🇺🇳🇮
💬 Security issues are acquiring special significance now considering the processes unfolding in the world when our Western colleagues headed by the Americans want to prove to everyone that they have the right to decide and control everything.
At one time, Sandinista leader Carlos Fonseca wrote a “Centenary-long review of North American invasions of Nicaragua”. In other words, these manners, instincts and politics have deep roots. But history is implacably moving forward, and the unipolar world is coming to an end.
☝️ New centres of power have emerged, including such structures as BRICS, the SCO, CELAC and the African Union. There is no doubt that the days of colonialism and neocolonialism are passing away.
Latin America and the Caribbean will become one of the major centres of a multipolar international order. We consider this a sound trend. CELAC’s return to its identity is a good sign.
🤝 We appreciate out trust-based, regular and detailed dialogue with our Nicaraguan friends on the international agenda. Today, we will also discuss the status of our bilateral relations. Then we will wish you success at the international meeting of the high representatives supervising security issues in St Petersburg.
#RussiaNicaragua 🇷🇺🇳🇮
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s address to the participants in the 3rd international youth forum Russia-Africa: What Next? (Moscow, April 24, 2024)
💬 Over the past years, this forum has established itself as one of the key platforms for promoting the youth dimension in our cooperation with African countries.
I believe that your mission involves supporting efforts to implement the agreements resulting from last year’s Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg. This meeting at the highest level laid a solid foundation for generating steady momentum in promoting multifaceted ties between Russia and Africa in the near future. The summit’s outcome documents – the Declaration and the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023–2026 – set forth our converging approaches on these matters.
According to the updated Foreign Policy Concept as approved by President Vladimir Putin on March 31, 2023, one of the unquestionable priorities for us today is to forge lasting strategic partnerships with African countries.
🌍 Russia views the African continent as a global centre with its own unique identity in the emerging multipolar global architecture. The fact that our African friends have made great strides in their national development is a source of great satisfaction for us. This is largely attributable to proactive youth engagement in political, economic and humanitarian processes.
❗️ Russia reaffirms its commitment to helping African countries strengthen their sovereignty and security in all aspects and dimensions.
We will keep up our proactive efforts to promote capacity building in African countries, including by increasing the number of scholarships we award, as well as by opening branches of Russian universities and schools across the continent, and developing a network of open education centres.
📄 Full transcript
💬 Over the past years, this forum has established itself as one of the key platforms for promoting the youth dimension in our cooperation with African countries.
I believe that your mission involves supporting efforts to implement the agreements resulting from last year’s Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg. This meeting at the highest level laid a solid foundation for generating steady momentum in promoting multifaceted ties between Russia and Africa in the near future. The summit’s outcome documents – the Declaration and the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum Action Plan 2023–2026 – set forth our converging approaches on these matters.
According to the updated Foreign Policy Concept as approved by President Vladimir Putin on March 31, 2023, one of the unquestionable priorities for us today is to forge lasting strategic partnerships with African countries.
🌍 Russia views the African continent as a global centre with its own unique identity in the emerging multipolar global architecture. The fact that our African friends have made great strides in their national development is a source of great satisfaction for us. This is largely attributable to proactive youth engagement in political, economic and humanitarian processes.
❗️ Russia reaffirms its commitment to helping African countries strengthen their sovereignty and security in all aspects and dimensions.
We will keep up our proactive efforts to promote capacity building in African countries, including by increasing the number of scholarships we award, as well as by opening branches of Russian universities and schools across the continent, and developing a network of open education centres.
📄 Full transcript
⚡️ Talented individuals and socially responsible organizations from around the globe are invited to compete in the #WeAreTogether International Prize.
The Prize is a reward for selfless contribution to solving important humanitarian problems and strengthening international humanitarian cooperation.
The official theme of the 2024 Prize is Social partnership for Global development.
Laureates are selected from 6 regions of the world:
• the CIS,
• Europe,
• the Asia-Pacific region,
• the Middle East and North Africa,
• North and South America,
• Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timeline of the Prize:
🗓 until May 20, 2024 – application campaign conculdes
🗓 June 25 – October 20, 2024 – evaluation of applications
🗓 December 5-8, 2024 – award ceremony
The winners of the Prize will:
✔️ have a unique opportunity to tell the world about their activities;
✔️ receive financial and expert support from representatives of Russian and international organisations during the year following the announcement of the results.
🌐 Over the past years more than 1300 projects rendering selfless aid from 100 countries have participated in the International Prize.
👉 Learn more
The Prize is a reward for selfless contribution to solving important humanitarian problems and strengthening international humanitarian cooperation.
The official theme of the 2024 Prize is Social partnership for Global development.
Laureates are selected from 6 regions of the world:
• the CIS,
• Europe,
• the Asia-Pacific region,
• the Middle East and North Africa,
• North and South America,
• Sub-Saharan Africa.
Timeline of the Prize:
🗓 until May 20, 2024 – application campaign conculdes
🗓 June 25 – October 20, 2024 – evaluation of applications
🗓 December 5-8, 2024 – award ceremony
The winners of the Prize will:
✔️ have a unique opportunity to tell the world about their activities;
✔️ receive financial and expert support from representatives of Russian and international organisations during the year following the announcement of the results.
🌐 Over the past years more than 1300 projects rendering selfless aid from 100 countries have participated in the International Prize.
👉 Learn more
🤝 On April 24, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a traditional meeting with the leadership of the Association of European Businesses in Russia and multiple European trade and industrial associations.
During the event, the Russian side assessed the current geopolitical situation and emphasised risks linked with the increasingly greater politicisation of the trade and economic interaction sphere. The participants openly exchanged opinions on a number of current foreign policy issues, including foreign business operations in Russia.
During the event, the Russian side assessed the current geopolitical situation and emphasised risks linked with the increasingly greater politicisation of the trade and economic interaction sphere. The participants openly exchanged opinions on a number of current foreign policy issues, including foreign business operations in Russia.