#Artek100
🎉 Today, on June 16, 2025, Artek International Children’s Centre is celebrating the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary of its foundation.
Established in 1925 on the shores of the Black Sea as a sanatorium for children suffering from tuberculosis, Artek evolved into the largest and most recognisable children’s centre both in the USSR and beyond. In its first year, Artek received 320 children, and this figure only increased in subsequent years.
During the Great Patriotic War, Artek was occupied by German and Romanian invaders, who demolished part of its infrastructure to build their fortifications. Hostilities prevented some of the children from returning home, and nearly 200 of them were relocated to Altai, where the Artek All-Union Young Pioneer Camp operated until January 1945. During the war, the Artek children raised 116'000 roubles, which were used to fund a T-34 tank donated to the Army at the front
Artek was liberated on April 15, 1944, in the course of the Red Army's offensive. A large-scale reconstruction project was launched at the camp immediately, with considerable funds allocated for its restoration. Soon after the war, it was once again ready to accommodate children.
In May 1985, a monument to the liberators of Artek was erected to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Soviet people’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In July 2016, an Alley of Artek Heroes was opened at the International Children’s Centre in memory of the Artek alumni who perished during the war.
In the 1960s, the 'Greater Artek' project by architect Anatoly Polyansky was implemented, transforming the camp into a modern complex with advanced infrastructure. By the end of the decade, Artek had 150 buildings, three medical centres, a school, the ArtekFilm studio, three swimming pools, a stadium with 7'000 seats and various playgrounds.
Following Crimea’s reunification with Russia, Artek experienced a new era of revival. The camp has been continuously renovated and expanded. Since 2014, 360'000 children from 80 countries visited Russia’s International Children’s Centre, while more than 1'800'000 children have attended since its first shift.
👉 Today, Artek is a multifunctional centre for children and teenagers, consisting of nine children’s camps (spread across 218 hectares). Artek boasts its own educational technologies and cultural traditions, as well as a modern infrastructure, including educational and sports facilities, concert halls, research laboratories, and open-air spaces for outdoor activities.
The Artek International Children’s Centre is one of Russia’s largest educational venues, offering ample opportunities for rest and recreation. It hosts numerous competitions for schoolchildren, festivals, workshops, conferences, forums, marathons and sports events.
🎊 Artek is the ideal meeting place for active and knowledge-thirsty children from around the world, where everyone finds new friends, engages in exciting activities and builds unforgettable memories.
🎉 Today, on June 16, 2025, Artek International Children’s Centre is celebrating the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary of its foundation.
Established in 1925 on the shores of the Black Sea as a sanatorium for children suffering from tuberculosis, Artek evolved into the largest and most recognisable children’s centre both in the USSR and beyond. In its first year, Artek received 320 children, and this figure only increased in subsequent years.
During the Great Patriotic War, Artek was occupied by German and Romanian invaders, who demolished part of its infrastructure to build their fortifications. Hostilities prevented some of the children from returning home, and nearly 200 of them were relocated to Altai, where the Artek All-Union Young Pioneer Camp operated until January 1945. During the war, the Artek children raised 116'000 roubles, which were used to fund a T-34 tank donated to the Army at the front
Artek was liberated on April 15, 1944, in the course of the Red Army's offensive. A large-scale reconstruction project was launched at the camp immediately, with considerable funds allocated for its restoration. Soon after the war, it was once again ready to accommodate children.
In May 1985, a monument to the liberators of Artek was erected to mark the 40th Anniversary of the Soviet people’s Victory in the Great Patriotic War. In July 2016, an Alley of Artek Heroes was opened at the International Children’s Centre in memory of the Artek alumni who perished during the war.
In the 1960s, the 'Greater Artek' project by architect Anatoly Polyansky was implemented, transforming the camp into a modern complex with advanced infrastructure. By the end of the decade, Artek had 150 buildings, three medical centres, a school, the ArtekFilm studio, three swimming pools, a stadium with 7'000 seats and various playgrounds.
Following Crimea’s reunification with Russia, Artek experienced a new era of revival. The camp has been continuously renovated and expanded. Since 2014, 360'000 children from 80 countries visited Russia’s International Children’s Centre, while more than 1'800'000 children have attended since its first shift.
👉 Today, Artek is a multifunctional centre for children and teenagers, consisting of nine children’s camps (spread across 218 hectares). Artek boasts its own educational technologies and cultural traditions, as well as a modern infrastructure, including educational and sports facilities, concert halls, research laboratories, and open-air spaces for outdoor activities.
The Artek International Children’s Centre is one of Russia’s largest educational venues, offering ample opportunities for rest and recreation. It hosts numerous competitions for schoolchildren, festivals, workshops, conferences, forums, marathons and sports events.
🎊 Artek is the ideal meeting place for active and knowledge-thirsty children from around the world, where everyone finds new friends, engages in exciting activities and builds unforgettable memories.
🇷🇺🇹🇷📞 On June 16, President Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation.
The discussion focused on the rapid escalation in the Middle East. Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's act of force against Iran, committed in violation of the UN Charter and other norms of international law.
Both Sides expressed most serious concern over the ongoing escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, which has already had a significant death toll and is fraught with long-term consequences for the entire region. The two Leaders called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for Israel and Iran to settle their differences, including those pertaining to the Iranian nuclear programme, exclusively through political and diplomatic means.
It was agreed that the relevant authorities of Russia and Turkey will maintain close cooperation on the issue.
☝️ When discussing issues concerning Ukraine, Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to the Turkish side for providing organisational support for the direct talks between Moscow and Kiev. It was noted that Russia strictly complies with the agreements reached as a result of the second round, including those concerning the return of bodies of dead service personnel and the exchange of prisoners of war.
In addition, there was an exchange of views on pressing bilateral matters, including the energy sector. This topic will be addressed during the Russian-Turkish contacts as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as well as at the meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation to be held in late June.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended greetings to Vladimir Putin and all Russians on the national holiday – Russia Day, celebrated on June 12.
#RussiaTürkiye
The discussion focused on the rapid escalation in the Middle East. Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemned Israel's act of force against Iran, committed in violation of the UN Charter and other norms of international law.
Both Sides expressed most serious concern over the ongoing escalation of the conflict between Iran and Israel, which has already had a significant death toll and is fraught with long-term consequences for the entire region. The two Leaders called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and for Israel and Iran to settle their differences, including those pertaining to the Iranian nuclear programme, exclusively through political and diplomatic means.
It was agreed that the relevant authorities of Russia and Turkey will maintain close cooperation on the issue.
☝️ When discussing issues concerning Ukraine, Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude to the Turkish side for providing organisational support for the direct talks between Moscow and Kiev. It was noted that Russia strictly complies with the agreements reached as a result of the second round, including those concerning the return of bodies of dead service personnel and the exchange of prisoners of war.
In addition, there was an exchange of views on pressing bilateral matters, including the energy sector. This topic will be addressed during the Russian-Turkish contacts as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum as well as at the meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation to be held in late June.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended greetings to Vladimir Putin and all Russians on the national holiday – Russia Day, celebrated on June 12.
#RussiaTürkiye
#Announcement
🎙 On June 19, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues on the sidelines of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Pavilion «Press Center», briefing room №3):
🕐 1.00 pm MSK
🕙 10.00 am GMT
🕚 11.00 am CEST
🕕 6.00 pm CST (Beijing)
The Russia's Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman will answer media questions received by the call centre.
For those wishing to participate personally accreditation for the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is required.
Accreditation is open until 9.00 am on June 17.
🎙 On June 19, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues on the sidelines of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Pavilion «Press Center», briefing room №3):
🕐 1.00 pm MSK
🕙 10.00 am GMT
🕚 11.00 am CEST
🕕 6.00 pm CST (Beijing)
The Russia's Foreign Ministry’s Spokeswoman will answer media questions received by the call centre.
For those wishing to participate personally accreditation for the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is required.
Accreditation is open until 9.00 am on June 17.
👩🚀 On June 16, 1963, 62 years ago, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in history to travel into space. Her flight took place just over two years after Yury Gagarin’s historic mission and marked another major triumph for the Soviet space programme.
🚀 Aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft, Tereshkova spent nearly three days in orbit, completing 48 revolutions around the Earth. The mission was not only a scientific experiment – researchers were eager to study the effects of spaceflight on the female body – but also a powerful symbol of the times: from that moment on, space was no longer the exclusive domain of men.
Valentina Tereshkova flew solo – an extraordinary feat, as no other woman has since made a solo spaceflight . While in orbit, she maintained radio contact with Valery Bykovsky, the pilot of Vostok-5. After a successful landing in the Altai Territory, she couldn’t resist sharing her space rations with local residents, and happily joined them for a meal of potatoes and koumiss.
🌍 At just 26 years old, Valentina Tereshkova became not only the first female cosmonaut, but a true legend. She was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, granted the status of an honorary citizen of 18 cities, and received awards from countries around the world. Her achievement inspired millions of young women in our country and beyond.
📅 Remarkably, it would be another 19 years before a woman returned to space – and once again, it was a Soviet cosmonaut: in 1982, Svetlana Savitskaya made her historic flight.
Valentina Tereshkova was the sixth Soviet cosmonaut, the twelfth person in space, and remains the youngest woman ever to orbit the Earth. Her daughter holds a unique distinction as the first person in history born to two cosmonauts.
🚀 Aboard the Vostok-6 spacecraft, Tereshkova spent nearly three days in orbit, completing 48 revolutions around the Earth. The mission was not only a scientific experiment – researchers were eager to study the effects of spaceflight on the female body – but also a powerful symbol of the times: from that moment on, space was no longer the exclusive domain of men.
Valentina Tereshkova flew solo – an extraordinary feat, as no other woman has since made a solo spaceflight . While in orbit, she maintained radio contact with Valery Bykovsky, the pilot of Vostok-5. After a successful landing in the Altai Territory, she couldn’t resist sharing her space rations with local residents, and happily joined them for a meal of potatoes and koumiss.
🌍 At just 26 years old, Valentina Tereshkova became not only the first female cosmonaut, but a true legend. She was named a Hero of the Soviet Union, granted the status of an honorary citizen of 18 cities, and received awards from countries around the world. Her achievement inspired millions of young women in our country and beyond.
📅 Remarkably, it would be another 19 years before a woman returned to space – and once again, it was a Soviet cosmonaut: in 1982, Svetlana Savitskaya made her historic flight.
Valentina Tereshkova was the sixth Soviet cosmonaut, the twelfth person in space, and remains the youngest woman ever to orbit the Earth. Her daughter holds a unique distinction as the first person in history born to two cosmonauts.
📹 Video address of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin on the 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre (June 16, 2025)
💬 Friends,
The 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre is a momentous occasion for all of Russia. As the nation’s first camp dedicated to the recreation and health of schoolchildren, Artek has long stood as a symbol of joyful childhood and enduring friendship.
Over the years, it has warmly welcomed boys and girls from across the country and around the world. For many, the days spent on the shores of the Black Sea became a true celebration of a vivid, cherished dream come to life. At Artek, children were inspired, guided, and educated. They were encouraged to grow in harmony, to understand the power of camaraderie and teamwork, to express their creativity, and to believe in themselves. It was a place where talents were discovered, values were shaped, and goals for the future began to take form.
Meetings with renowned writers, cosmonauts, public figures, Olympic champions, and distinguished military leaders played a vital role in shaping the young minds of the schoolchildren fortunate enough to spend their holidays at Artek.
It is heartening to see that these and many other traditions continue to thrive today. What began a century ago as a modest tent camp has grown into one of the world’s largest and most renowned centres for children’s recreation. Artek’s appeal remains as strong as ever, which is why the final stage of the country’s largest youth contest, Bolshaya Peremena (The Big Recess), is now held here.
While preserving its unique spirit, Artek has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as a modern, forward-thinking space where every child can find something that inspires them, whether it is sports, the arts, exploring new technologies, or joining hikes, excursions, and workshops. The themed sessions organised by educational institutions and public organisations are particularly popular.
This vibrant, educational environment is the result of the tireless and creative efforts of educators and counsellors, teachers and medical staff – of all those who have devoted themselves to the development of Artek.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude for your dedication, hard work and commitment. The experience gained here and the unique approaches to shaping young personalities are more relevant and valuable today than ever before.
I congratulate all generations of Artek alumni on this remarkable anniversary and wish you continued success in all your pursuits.
🎉 Happy birthday to the legendary, forever young, joyful, and one-of-a-kind Artek.
#Artek100
💬 Friends,
The 100th Anniversary of the Artek International Children’s Centre is a momentous occasion for all of Russia. As the nation’s first camp dedicated to the recreation and health of schoolchildren, Artek has long stood as a symbol of joyful childhood and enduring friendship.
Over the years, it has warmly welcomed boys and girls from across the country and around the world. For many, the days spent on the shores of the Black Sea became a true celebration of a vivid, cherished dream come to life. At Artek, children were inspired, guided, and educated. They were encouraged to grow in harmony, to understand the power of camaraderie and teamwork, to express their creativity, and to believe in themselves. It was a place where talents were discovered, values were shaped, and goals for the future began to take form.
Meetings with renowned writers, cosmonauts, public figures, Olympic champions, and distinguished military leaders played a vital role in shaping the young minds of the schoolchildren fortunate enough to spend their holidays at Artek.
It is heartening to see that these and many other traditions continue to thrive today. What began a century ago as a modest tent camp has grown into one of the world’s largest and most renowned centres for children’s recreation. Artek’s appeal remains as strong as ever, which is why the final stage of the country’s largest youth contest, Bolshaya Peremena (The Big Recess), is now held here.
While preserving its unique spirit, Artek has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years. Today, it stands as a modern, forward-thinking space where every child can find something that inspires them, whether it is sports, the arts, exploring new technologies, or joining hikes, excursions, and workshops. The themed sessions organised by educational institutions and public organisations are particularly popular.
This vibrant, educational environment is the result of the tireless and creative efforts of educators and counsellors, teachers and medical staff – of all those who have devoted themselves to the development of Artek.
I would like to offer my sincere gratitude for your dedication, hard work and commitment. The experience gained here and the unique approaches to shaping young personalities are more relevant and valuable today than ever before.
I congratulate all generations of Artek alumni on this remarkable anniversary and wish you continued success in all your pursuits.
🎉 Happy birthday to the legendary, forever young, joyful, and one-of-a-kind Artek.
#Artek100
🎙 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding the prospects for Russian-American consultations (June 17, 2025)
❓ Question: Could you clarify when the next round of Russian-American bilateral consultations will take place?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations aimed at eliminating irritants to normalise the operations of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled by the American negotiators.
We hope that the pause they have taken will not prove excessively prolonged.
❓ Question: Could you clarify when the next round of Russian-American bilateral consultations will take place?
💬 Maria Zakharova: As of today, the next meeting within the framework of bilateral consultations aimed at eliminating irritants to normalise the operations of diplomatic missions of both countries has been cancelled by the American negotiators.
We hope that the pause they have taken will not prove excessively prolonged.
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🎙 Comment by Russia's Ambassador to the US Alexander Darchiev for TV 'Russia 1' Programme "News of the Week" (June 15, 2025)
💬 Alexander Darchiev: The conversation [with US President Donald Trump following the presentation of credentials] was very constructive.
I assured the President that, according to the instructions I have, I will do everything possible to restore Russian-American relations, return them to normality and common sense.
There is such understanding. Now it is time for practical work.
#RussiaUS
💬 Alexander Darchiev: The conversation [with US President Donald Trump following the presentation of credentials] was very constructive.
I assured the President that, according to the instructions I have, I will do everything possible to restore Russian-American relations, return them to normality and common sense.
There is such understanding. Now it is time for practical work.
#RussiaUS
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at talks with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono (Moscow, June 17, 2025)
💬 Dear Mr. Minister,
Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow.
It is a pleasure to host you for the third time in the past year. In the summer of 2024, we participated in our Leaders’ meeting at the Kremlin, in autumn, we travelled to Kazan for the #BRICS events, and this past winter, you met with First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
Today’s talks are taking place in the run-up to another Summit meeting between our Presidents. They will meet the day after tomorrow in St Petersburg, ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Several months ago, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. Over this period, diplomatic interaction has consistently reaffirmed the special nature of our friendly and trust-based ties, reflecting shared approaches to key international issues.
🤝 We appreciate our Indonesian partners’ constructive and substantive approach – guided by national interest – to advancing bilateral relations across trade, economic, humanitarian, political, and security cooperation.
We are pleased with our close coordination in the international arena, which is gaining momentum and taking on new forms. We welcome your country’s accession to BRICS as a full member. We are satisfied with our cooperation within the UN, the G20, and the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
We hope to discuss each of our cooperation tracks today to report our assessments to the Presidents of Russia and Indonesia.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 #RussiaIndonesia
💬 Dear Mr. Minister,
Colleagues,
We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow.
It is a pleasure to host you for the third time in the past year. In the summer of 2024, we participated in our Leaders’ meeting at the Kremlin, in autumn, we travelled to Kazan for the #BRICS events, and this past winter, you met with First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov.
Today’s talks are taking place in the run-up to another Summit meeting between our Presidents. They will meet the day after tomorrow in St Petersburg, ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Several months ago, we celebrated the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. Over this period, diplomatic interaction has consistently reaffirmed the special nature of our friendly and trust-based ties, reflecting shared approaches to key international issues.
🤝 We appreciate our Indonesian partners’ constructive and substantive approach – guided by national interest – to advancing bilateral relations across trade, economic, humanitarian, political, and security cooperation.
We are pleased with our close coordination in the international arena, which is gaining momentum and taking on new forms. We welcome your country’s accession to BRICS as a full member. We are satisfied with our cooperation within the UN, the G20, and the Russia-ASEAN Dialogue Partnership.
We hope to discuss each of our cooperation tracks today to report our assessments to the Presidents of Russia and Indonesia.
🇷🇺🇮🇩 #RussiaIndonesia
🇷🇺🇪🇬📞 On June 17, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration of the Arab Republic of Egypt Badr Abdelatty.
The discussion primarily addressed the unprecedented escalation in the Middle East. The Ministers expressed profound concern regarding Israel’s use of force against Iran, which constitutes a violation of the UN Charter and international law.
The Heads of diplomacy underscored the urgent necessity to cease hostilities and refrain from actions that could exacerbate armed confrontation and expand the conflict zone, with inevitable negative repercussions for the entire region.
In this context, Sergey Lavrov highlighted the joint statement issued by the foreign ministries of 20 Arab and Muslim nations, including Egypt, which calls for an immediate ceasefire and collective endeavours to de-escalate tensions. The Egyptian Side highly commended Russia’s readiness to offer the necessary mediation for a political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
#RussiaEgypt
The discussion primarily addressed the unprecedented escalation in the Middle East. The Ministers expressed profound concern regarding Israel’s use of force against Iran, which constitutes a violation of the UN Charter and international law.
The Heads of diplomacy underscored the urgent necessity to cease hostilities and refrain from actions that could exacerbate armed confrontation and expand the conflict zone, with inevitable negative repercussions for the entire region.
In this context, Sergey Lavrov highlighted the joint statement issued by the foreign ministries of 20 Arab and Muslim nations, including Egypt, which calls for an immediate ceasefire and collective endeavours to de-escalate tensions. The Egyptian Side highly commended Russia’s readiness to offer the necessary mediation for a political and diplomatic resolution to the crisis.
#RussiaEgypt
Forwarded from Russian Mission Geneva
📍June 17, 2025, Geneva
❗️ The Russian Federation expresses its serious concern over the dangerous escalation of tensions in the Middle East, which could have the most adverse impact on the activities of our forum.
❌ We condemn the military actions undertaken by the State of Israel against the Islamic Republic of Iran, launched on the night of June 13 in violation of the UN Charter and international law. We are convinced that targeted strikes against civilian objects of a sovereign State, including peaceful nuclear facilities, cannot be justified. The international community cannot and must not remain indifferent to such actions.
🚨 Recent events eloquently prove that a deliberate decision has been made by West Jerusalem in favour of further escalation of tensions. The Russian side has repeatedly warned of the counterproductive and harmful nature of such military adventures, which not only pose a direct threat to stability and security in the region, but are also fraught with a large-scale nuclear catastrophe.
☢️ We are particularly concerned that Israel carried out its attacks in the midst of a session of the IAEA Board of Governors on Iranian nuclear programme and just before another round of indirect contacts between Iranian and U.S. representatives on this topic.
📉 Unfortunately, despite constructive efforts of our country and those of some other States, the situation is now developing according to the most negative and unpredictable scenario, which could have dire consequences not only for the Middle East but also for the entire world. Now, more than ever, the international community must provide an unambiguous legal and political assessment of Israel’s actions, as well as support all diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing the degree of confrontation and returning to negotiations.
🕊 We urge the parties to exercise restraint in order to prevent further deterioration of the situation, and descent into a full-scale war.
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🇷🇺🇮🇩 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks during a joint news conference with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Sugiono following their talks (Moscow, June 17, 2025)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: As usual, we held talks with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Sugiono in an atmosphere of trust, and in an open, friendly and constructive manner.
Once again, we noted the fact that our two countries marked 75 years of Russia-Indonesia diplomatic relations in February 2025. These relations have been gathering momentum lately. We have established regular trust-based political dialogue at the highest and high levels. There are also regular inter-parliamentary exchanges. Today, we expressed our shared interest in having our respective political parties work with certain neighbouring countries and other nations. In addition, the ruling parties of both Russia and Indonesia could contribute to various frameworks which shape our strategic partnership.
We had a detailed discussion of our bilateral agenda, as well as regional and international affairs. Both our countries are looking forward to stepping up cooperation in defence and security matters, in particular in cybersecurity, law enforcement, including fighting cybercrime, drug trafficking, and extremism. We also spoke out in favour of consolidating the legal framework governing our relations.
We noted that cooperation between Russian and Indonesian navies for holding joint exercises has been gathering momentum. As usual, building on its existing experience and know-how, our country is ready to review any requests our Indonesian friends might have in terms of our military-technical cooperation <...>
Having Indonesia sign a free trade agreement with the EAEU could have a major impact in terms of strengthening economic cooperation with our Indonesian friends. This agreement is about to be finalised. We hope that it will be signed without delay <...>
We pointed out that our positions on the majority of international issues, including the most important current matters, coincide or are similar. I am referring to the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian territories, and Israel’s attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is necessary for the international community to make every possible effort to calm down and deescalate the situation and promote settlement of any disputes at the negotiating table.
It is delightful that Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member. We emphasised that our joint work within this framework will help strengthen the multipolar foundations of global politics and economy.
We share an interest in the constructive development of the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, so that any attempts to incite confrontation there fail. Relations between Russia and ASEAN are of great significance in this context. We welcome Jakarta’s resolve to continue to encourage the development of Russia-ASEAN cooperation, in particular in light of the 35th anniversary of our dialogue partnership with the Association, which we will mark next year. We drew the attention of our colleagues to the initiative for creating a Eurasian architecture of equal and indivisible security, which the Russian Federation is promoting jointly with many other countries and which will be open to any country on the continent, unlike the schemes advocated by our Western colleagues in the form of Indo-Pacific strategies.
I expressed gratitude to our friends for their balanced stance on the conflict in Ukraine, for their understanding of the situation and their recognition of the futility of pandering to the attempts to include the Ukrainian issue in the agenda of all international organisations and platforms.
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#RussiaIndonesia
💬 Sergey Lavrov: As usual, we held talks with Foreign Minister of Indonesia Sugiono in an atmosphere of trust, and in an open, friendly and constructive manner.
Once again, we noted the fact that our two countries marked 75 years of Russia-Indonesia diplomatic relations in February 2025. These relations have been gathering momentum lately. We have established regular trust-based political dialogue at the highest and high levels. There are also regular inter-parliamentary exchanges. Today, we expressed our shared interest in having our respective political parties work with certain neighbouring countries and other nations. In addition, the ruling parties of both Russia and Indonesia could contribute to various frameworks which shape our strategic partnership.
We had a detailed discussion of our bilateral agenda, as well as regional and international affairs. Both our countries are looking forward to stepping up cooperation in defence and security matters, in particular in cybersecurity, law enforcement, including fighting cybercrime, drug trafficking, and extremism. We also spoke out in favour of consolidating the legal framework governing our relations.
We noted that cooperation between Russian and Indonesian navies for holding joint exercises has been gathering momentum. As usual, building on its existing experience and know-how, our country is ready to review any requests our Indonesian friends might have in terms of our military-technical cooperation <...>
Having Indonesia sign a free trade agreement with the EAEU could have a major impact in terms of strengthening economic cooperation with our Indonesian friends. This agreement is about to be finalised. We hope that it will be signed without delay <...>
We pointed out that our positions on the majority of international issues, including the most important current matters, coincide or are similar. I am referring to the situation in the Middle East and the Palestinian territories, and Israel’s attack on the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is necessary for the international community to make every possible effort to calm down and deescalate the situation and promote settlement of any disputes at the negotiating table.
It is delightful that Indonesia has joined BRICS as a full member. We emphasised that our joint work within this framework will help strengthen the multipolar foundations of global politics and economy.
We share an interest in the constructive development of the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, so that any attempts to incite confrontation there fail. Relations between Russia and ASEAN are of great significance in this context. We welcome Jakarta’s resolve to continue to encourage the development of Russia-ASEAN cooperation, in particular in light of the 35th anniversary of our dialogue partnership with the Association, which we will mark next year. We drew the attention of our colleagues to the initiative for creating a Eurasian architecture of equal and indivisible security, which the Russian Federation is promoting jointly with many other countries and which will be open to any country on the continent, unlike the schemes advocated by our Western colleagues in the form of Indo-Pacific strategies.
I expressed gratitude to our friends for their balanced stance on the conflict in Ukraine, for their understanding of the situation and their recognition of the futility of pandering to the attempts to include the Ukrainian issue in the agenda of all international organisations and platforms.
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#RussiaIndonesia
⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Statement in connection with the escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
The current escalation of the Iranian-Israeli conflict poses risks of further destabilisation across the region, particularly in the states neighbouring Israel and Iran.
The firm and unwavering response of the global majority to Israeli strikes on Iranian territory, including its nuclear energy infrastructure, alongside the outcomes of the UN Security Council’s emergency session on June 13 and the special session of the IAEA Board of Governors on June 16, underscores that the confrontational approach and destructive actions of the Israeli leadership receive understanding and support solely from those states which are de facto accomplices, motivated by opportunistic interests.
It was precisely these “sympathisers” who exerted pressure on the leadership of the Agency to prepare a controversial “comprehensive assessment” of Iran’s nuclear programme, the flaws of which were subsequently exploited to push through a biased anti-Iran resolution at the IAEA Board of Governors on June 12. This resolution effectively provided a green light to actions by West Jerusalem, leading to tragedy. Clearly, the attempts of the Western camp to manipulate the global nuclear non-proliferation regime in order to settle political scores with disfavoured nations come at a high cost to the international community and are entirely unacceptable.
Israel’s continued, intensive attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran are unlawful under international law, pose unacceptable threats to international security, and drive the world closer to a nuclear catastrophe – the consequences of which will be felt globally, including in Israel itself.
Russia calls on the Israeli leadership to reconsider its actions and immediately cease its raids on nuclear installations and sites under IAEA safeguards and subject to IAEA verification.
The Russian side expects the leadership of the Agency to promptly prepare a detailed written report for consideration by the IAEA Board of Governors and the UN Security Council. This report must provide objective and unvarnished assessments of the damage caused by Israeli military actions to the safety of Iran’s nuclear energy complex, as well as to the application of IAEA safeguards in Iran – including the intimidation of inspectors on the ground, whose lives have been placed in grave danger.
❗️ Russia acknowledges Iran’s clear statements reaffirming its unwavering commitment to obligations under the NPT and its readiness to resume contacts with the United States to explore potential solutions that would dispel any unfounded suspicions and prejudices regarding Tehran’s nuclear programme – provided Israeli attacks cease. Moscow supports this stance and firmly maintains that a sustainable resolution can only be reliably achieved through diplomacy and negotiations.
The objectives of nuclear non-proliferation, the cornerstone of which remains the NPT, must not be pursued through aggression or at the cost of innocent lives.
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