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❌ On 4 December, the Dawn Sturgess Inquiry published its report that happened to be yet another attempt to put the blame for the chemical provocation in Salisbury on Russia.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin visited the Foreign Office, where he categorically rejected the baseless and senseless accusations, including those targeting the President of the Russian Federation.
To this day no coherent answers have been provided to the key questions relating to the Skripal case. One of them is the whereabouts and state of health of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. We have once again demanded information on this matter and have requested consular access to our citizens.
In the light of the new illegitimate restrictive measures announced against our country, it was pointed out that Russia reserves the right to take retaliatory measures.
☝️ The intentions of the UK authorities in the present situation are entirely obvious. They clearly want to derail the negotiating process of a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict, which is gaining momentum. The release of the report coincides with Kiev's deteriorating position and the setbacks suffered by the Ukrainian armed forces on the front line.
With its latest anti-Russian move, London is distancing itself even further from the key political process.
Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin visited the Foreign Office, where he categorically rejected the baseless and senseless accusations, including those targeting the President of the Russian Federation.
To this day no coherent answers have been provided to the key questions relating to the Skripal case. One of them is the whereabouts and state of health of Sergei and Yulia Skripal. We have once again demanded information on this matter and have requested consular access to our citizens.
In the light of the new illegitimate restrictive measures announced against our country, it was pointed out that Russia reserves the right to take retaliatory measures.
☝️ The intentions of the UK authorities in the present situation are entirely obvious. They clearly want to derail the negotiating process of a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine conflict, which is gaining momentum. The release of the report coincides with Kiev's deteriorating position and the setbacks suffered by the Ukrainian armed forces on the front line.
With its latest anti-Russian move, London is distancing itself even further from the key political process.
📆 December 5 marks Volunteer Day in Russia. It’s a holiday celebrating people who help others selflessly.
It was officially established by President Vladimir Putin’s Executive Order in 2017 and was timed to coincide with the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development instituted by the UN General Assembly in 1985.
🤝 The number of volunteers in our country exceeds 20 million. They make a significant contribution to addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges and help people in adversity. During the pandemic, volunteers worked in the red zones, delivered food and medicine, and supported medical workers. More than 600,000 volunteers are helping participants of the special military operation and their families.
Campaigns and events to promote the volunteer movement are taking place nationwide. The international #WeAreTogether civil society participation forum with over 20,000 participants from 40-plus countries stands out as one of the largest among them.
💬 Speaking at an award ceremony before the winners of the #WeAreTogether International Prize on December 3, President Vladimir Putin had the following to say:
It was officially established by President Vladimir Putin’s Executive Order in 2017 and was timed to coincide with the International Volunteer Day for Economic and Social Development instituted by the UN General Assembly in 1985.
🤝 The number of volunteers in our country exceeds 20 million. They make a significant contribution to addressing social, environmental, and humanitarian challenges and help people in adversity. During the pandemic, volunteers worked in the red zones, delivered food and medicine, and supported medical workers. More than 600,000 volunteers are helping participants of the special military operation and their families.
Campaigns and events to promote the volunteer movement are taking place nationwide. The international #WeAreTogether civil society participation forum with over 20,000 participants from 40-plus countries stands out as one of the largest among them.
💬 Speaking at an award ceremony before the winners of the #WeAreTogether International Prize on December 3, President Vladimir Putin had the following to say:
To help one’s neighbour, to support those in need - it runs in our blood. <...> Yours is a mission that truly knows no national borders. What unites us all is a single, simple thing: a kind heart.
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Opening of the talks between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi (New Delhi, December 5, 2025)
💬 Vladimir Putin: First of all, thank you very much for the invitation and for the very warm evening we had yesterday – friendly, substantive and extremely useful conversation.
We had the opportunity to discuss, I had the opportunity to speak in detail on the situation in Ukraine and on the steps we are taking together with several other partners, including the US, regarding the possible peaceful settlement of this crisis.
🤝 Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your efforts aimed at resolving the situation.
Our relations rest on deep historical foundations. Regardless of how we choose to describe Russia-India relations, their deeply substantive essence speaks louder than any praise. We value this highly, and we see that you, Mr Prime Minister, also devote great personal attention to it.
In recent years, we have worked extensively to advance our partnership. As our countries develop, as our economies grow, the opportunities for cooperation expand.
We are developing new areas of cooperation – in high technology, in the development and joint work in aviation, space, advanced technologies in the broadest sense, as well as artificial intelligence. We also maintain very close and trusted military-technical cooperation.
We intend to continue moving forward in all these areas. This once again emphasizes the level, the nature and the trust-based character of our ties.
Our teams have worked very effectively ahead of this visit. A substantial package of documents has been prepared. We now have the opportunity to dwell on certain points, to discuss additional matters – and I am confident that we will conclude today’s working day with good results.
Thank you.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
💬 Vladimir Putin: First of all, thank you very much for the invitation and for the very warm evening we had yesterday – friendly, substantive and extremely useful conversation.
We had the opportunity to discuss, I had the opportunity to speak in detail on the situation in Ukraine and on the steps we are taking together with several other partners, including the US, regarding the possible peaceful settlement of this crisis.
🤝 Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your efforts aimed at resolving the situation.
Our relations rest on deep historical foundations. Regardless of how we choose to describe Russia-India relations, their deeply substantive essence speaks louder than any praise. We value this highly, and we see that you, Mr Prime Minister, also devote great personal attention to it.
In recent years, we have worked extensively to advance our partnership. As our countries develop, as our economies grow, the opportunities for cooperation expand.
We are developing new areas of cooperation – in high technology, in the development and joint work in aviation, space, advanced technologies in the broadest sense, as well as artificial intelligence. We also maintain very close and trusted military-technical cooperation.
We intend to continue moving forward in all these areas. This once again emphasizes the level, the nature and the trust-based character of our ties.
Our teams have worked very effectively ahead of this visit. A substantial package of documents has been prepared. We now have the opportunity to dwell on certain points, to discuss additional matters – and I am confident that we will conclude today’s working day with good results.
Thank you.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
🇷🇺🇮🇳 Statement by President Vladimir Putin for the press following the Russia-India talks (New Delhi, December 5, 2025)
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💬 Vladimir Putin: The talks with our Indian colleagues that have just concluded, as well as our conversation yesterday evening with Prime Minister Modi in a tête-à-tête format at his home over dinner – and I want once again to thank you for this gesture of hospitality – were highly useful. They took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, in the spirit of the Russia-India special and privileged strategic partnership.
I would note that Mr Prime Minister and I have established close working and personal contacts. We met earlier this year in September at the SCO Summit, we regularly hold telephone conversations, and we keep the development of Russia-India cooperation in all its strategic dimensions, as well as the implementation of key bilateral projects, under our constant personal oversight.
Today, together with our delegations, we conducted an in-depth review of our multifaceted Russia-India partnership and discussed pressing global and regional issues.
In the Joint Statement adopted by Prime Minister Modi and myself, priority tasks were set for further strengthening our ties in politics and security, the economy and trade, and in the humanitarian and cultural spheres. A substantial package of intergovernmental, interagency and corporate agreements was also signed.
Many of the said documents are aimed at expanding the economic cooperation between Russia and India. This is entirely natural, given that our countries are important partners to one another in trade, investment and technology. Last year, bilateral trade increased by another 12%, reaching yet another all-time high. Different statistical sources show slightly different figures, but overall the volume stands at around USD 64-65 billion. It is expected that by the end of this year the trade turnover will remain roughly at the same level.
At the same time, it seems entirely within our reach to bring this figure to USD 100 billion. To achieve this important goal, we have agreed the Programme for the Development of Russia-India Economic Cooperation until 2030. <...>
I would also like to emphasize with satisfaction that our countries are steadily moving to national currencies in bilateral trade. Their share in commercial transactions already stands at 96%.
Our partnership in the energy sector is developing successfully. Russia is a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of India’s energy sector. We are ready to continue ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies for India’s fast-growing economy. <...>
In reviewing key global and regional issues, we confirmed the convergence of our positions. Both Russia and India conduct an independent and sovereign foreign policy.
Together with our like-minded partners in #BRICS, #SCO and across the broader Global Majority, we are advancing the formation of a more just and democratic multipolar world order and upholding the fundamental principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter. These include the right of every state to its own path of development and the preservation of its cultural and civilisational identity, respect for sovereignty, and a balanced consideration of the interests of all members of the international community.
I would also like to note that Russia and India have traditionally maintained close cooperation in the military-technical sphere. For more than half a century, our country has assisted in equipping and modernizing the Indian Armed Forces – including air defence, aviation and the navy.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: The talks with our Indian colleagues that have just concluded, as well as our conversation yesterday evening with Prime Minister Modi in a tête-à-tête format at his home over dinner – and I want once again to thank you for this gesture of hospitality – were highly useful. They took place in a constructive and friendly atmosphere, in the spirit of the Russia-India special and privileged strategic partnership.
I would note that Mr Prime Minister and I have established close working and personal contacts. We met earlier this year in September at the SCO Summit, we regularly hold telephone conversations, and we keep the development of Russia-India cooperation in all its strategic dimensions, as well as the implementation of key bilateral projects, under our constant personal oversight.
Today, together with our delegations, we conducted an in-depth review of our multifaceted Russia-India partnership and discussed pressing global and regional issues.
In the Joint Statement adopted by Prime Minister Modi and myself, priority tasks were set for further strengthening our ties in politics and security, the economy and trade, and in the humanitarian and cultural spheres. A substantial package of intergovernmental, interagency and corporate agreements was also signed.
Many of the said documents are aimed at expanding the economic cooperation between Russia and India. This is entirely natural, given that our countries are important partners to one another in trade, investment and technology. Last year, bilateral trade increased by another 12%, reaching yet another all-time high. Different statistical sources show slightly different figures, but overall the volume stands at around USD 64-65 billion. It is expected that by the end of this year the trade turnover will remain roughly at the same level.
At the same time, it seems entirely within our reach to bring this figure to USD 100 billion. To achieve this important goal, we have agreed the Programme for the Development of Russia-India Economic Cooperation until 2030. <...>
I would also like to emphasize with satisfaction that our countries are steadily moving to national currencies in bilateral trade. Their share in commercial transactions already stands at 96%.
Our partnership in the energy sector is developing successfully. Russia is a reliable supplier of energy resources and everything necessary for the development of India’s energy sector. We are ready to continue ensuring uninterrupted fuel supplies for India’s fast-growing economy. <...>
In reviewing key global and regional issues, we confirmed the convergence of our positions. Both Russia and India conduct an independent and sovereign foreign policy.
Together with our like-minded partners in #BRICS, #SCO and across the broader Global Majority, we are advancing the formation of a more just and democratic multipolar world order and upholding the fundamental principles of international law enshrined in the UN Charter. These include the right of every state to its own path of development and the preservation of its cultural and civilisational identity, respect for sovereignty, and a balanced consideration of the interests of all members of the international community.
I would also like to note that Russia and India have traditionally maintained close cooperation in the military-technical sphere. For more than half a century, our country has assisted in equipping and modernizing the Indian Armed Forces – including air defence, aviation and the navy.
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#DruzhbaDosti
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⚡️ Statement by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Vote in the UN General Assembly on the Resolution on the Return of Ukrainian Children (December 5, 2025)
On December 3, the UN General Assembly reviewed the draft resolution titled Return of Ukrainian Children as part of its 11th emergency special session.
Drafted by the Kiev regime, its European curators and the Canadians, this document is filled with lies and hypocrisy and turns reality upside-down.
It professes outrageous statements against Russia by accusing it of what it refers to as deporting Ukrainian children, speaking about their ‘forcible adoption’ and erasing their identity.
No evidence has been presented to back these groundless allegations. There is no mention of the fate of Ukrainian minors who were taken to Europe and lost all contact with their families.
It is obvious that the resolution is primarily intended to divert attention from the total decay of the Kiev regime, mired in corruption and suffering defeat after defeat on the battlefield. It is also part of an effort to discredit our country.
The discussion of the document revealed a division among UN member states on this issue. Western delegations insisted on the "deportation" of Ukrainian children. Representatives of the Global Majority opposed exploiting the issue of children and advocated for the use of political and diplomatic tools.
President of the UN General Assembly’s 80th Session, Annalena Baerbock, made an appalling and outrageous statement, clearly forgetting that she had already left her position as the head of the German Foreign Ministry and is now an international official, obliged to adhere to high standards of professionalism, impartiality, and neutrality. By framing her speech in the Goebbels propaganda mould, Annalena Baerbock has blatantly abused the trust many member states placed in her when they chose to elect her in June.
In the subsequent vote, the resolution received 91 votes "for," with 12 votes "against," 57 abstentions, and 33 absentees.
In other words, more than half – 102 out of 193 – member states refused to support the document in one form or another. Thus, among all the resolutions of the 11th emergency session, this draft received the fewest votes in its favor. It is clear that the European and NATO countries, which have no intention of abandoning its narrow political goals and continue to seek to prolong the conflict in Ukraine, had hoped for a different outcome.
❗️ The Russian Side once again emphasises that any accusations against Russia of "deportation" of Ukrainian children are completely groundless and misleading.
This was exclusively a matter of evacuating minors from combat zones where their lives were at risk. Russia is currently engaged in a systematic effort to reunite families and is ready to cooperate on children's issues with constructive international mediators.
On December 3, the UN General Assembly reviewed the draft resolution titled Return of Ukrainian Children as part of its 11th emergency special session.
Drafted by the Kiev regime, its European curators and the Canadians, this document is filled with lies and hypocrisy and turns reality upside-down.
It professes outrageous statements against Russia by accusing it of what it refers to as deporting Ukrainian children, speaking about their ‘forcible adoption’ and erasing their identity.
No evidence has been presented to back these groundless allegations. There is no mention of the fate of Ukrainian minors who were taken to Europe and lost all contact with their families.
It is obvious that the resolution is primarily intended to divert attention from the total decay of the Kiev regime, mired in corruption and suffering defeat after defeat on the battlefield. It is also part of an effort to discredit our country.
The discussion of the document revealed a division among UN member states on this issue. Western delegations insisted on the "deportation" of Ukrainian children. Representatives of the Global Majority opposed exploiting the issue of children and advocated for the use of political and diplomatic tools.
President of the UN General Assembly’s 80th Session, Annalena Baerbock, made an appalling and outrageous statement, clearly forgetting that she had already left her position as the head of the German Foreign Ministry and is now an international official, obliged to adhere to high standards of professionalism, impartiality, and neutrality. By framing her speech in the Goebbels propaganda mould, Annalena Baerbock has blatantly abused the trust many member states placed in her when they chose to elect her in June.
In the subsequent vote, the resolution received 91 votes "for," with 12 votes "against," 57 abstentions, and 33 absentees.
In other words, more than half – 102 out of 193 – member states refused to support the document in one form or another. Thus, among all the resolutions of the 11th emergency session, this draft received the fewest votes in its favor. It is clear that the European and NATO countries, which have no intention of abandoning its narrow political goals and continue to seek to prolong the conflict in Ukraine, had hoped for a different outcome.
❗️ The Russian Side once again emphasises that any accusations against Russia of "deportation" of Ukrainian children are completely groundless and misleading.
This was exclusively a matter of evacuating minors from combat zones where their lives were at risk. Russia is currently engaged in a systematic effort to reunite families and is ready to cooperate on children's issues with constructive international mediators.
🇷🇺🇪🇬 On December 5, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration of Egypt Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation.
The discussion was centred on preparations for the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which is scheduled to take place in Cairo on December 19–20.
The Ministers also reviewed current issues in bilateral cooperation, underscoring the importance of maintaining close coordination to deepen trade and economic ties between Russia and Egypt.
They exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, including developments in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories, as well as around Lebanon and Syria.
At Badr Abdelatty’s request, the Russian Minister also provided his assessment of recent developments related to the Ukrainian crisis.
#RussiaEgypt
The discussion was centred on preparations for the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum, which is scheduled to take place in Cairo on December 19–20.
The Ministers also reviewed current issues in bilateral cooperation, underscoring the importance of maintaining close coordination to deepen trade and economic ties between Russia and Egypt.
They exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, including developments in the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories, as well as around Lebanon and Syria.
At Badr Abdelatty’s request, the Russian Minister also provided his assessment of recent developments related to the Ukrainian crisis.
#RussiaEgypt
#Victory80
🌟 On December 5, 1941, the Red Army launched a counter-offensive as part of the Battle of Moscow — a decisive stage in the fighting for the capital of our Motherland, resulting in our total Victory.
The Heroism of Soviet people, the Red Army soldiers, fighting the Nazis side-by-side with their steadfast comrades — home-front workers — all from small to large were jointly forging our Triumph in that crucial battle. Thanks to their efforts, the ruthless Nazi military machine, which had been sweeping everything on its way, was stopped.
❗️ The hour of reckoning was upon the Nazi criminals, who had to pay for their treacherous attack on our Motherland.
It was near Moscow in frosty December of 1941 that the Red Army inflicted on the enemy its first major defeat in WW2. Hitler’s infamous 'Blitzkrieg' strategy, which the aggressor had successfully used in the capture of a number of European states (Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium), completely failed.
After its defeat near Moscow, the Wehrmacht further failed to launch any large successful offensive on the Eastern Front. The Nazis, which had steamrolled over Europe without meeting with any resistance, were doomed to the biggest surrender in their history.
***
The Nazi command planned to capture Moscow within three or four months and annihilate all its residents.
This is what Chief of German General Staff and Nazi criminal Franz Halder wrote in his memoirs:
In September 1941, Hitler’s troops reached the Red Army’s positions in several sectors at once. General Heinz Guderian’s tank armies broke through the Soviet defences and advanced 80 kilometres.
During two weeks, the Soviet forces were deterring nearly 20 (!) Nazi divisions. This made it possible to gain more time for organising the Moscow defence and redeploy reserves to the city from other regions of the country.
❗️ Previously during #WWII, no other nation, faced with Hitler’s aggression, fought back so fiercely.
In early December, the Red Army launched a decisive counter-offensive, ushering in the long-awaited turning point in the #BattleOfMoscow.
On December 5, the Western, Kalinin, and, in part, Southwestern fronts attacked the Nazis along the entire front line. Like a hurricane, the Soviet forces were sweeping the fascists away. As the Red Army advanced, the enemy, already incapable of fighting in the dire wintertime environment, was wavering and started retreating.
In the course of its triumphal counter-offensive, the Red Army liberated Kalinin, Klin, Istra, Volokolamsk, and other towns. The enemy was expelled from the Moscow, Tula, Kalinin and Ryazan regions. Also liberated were parts of the Smolensk and Oryol regions. As early as January 8, 1942, the Soviet forces, after driving the Wehrmacht back hundreds of kilometres westwards, launched the Rzhev-Vyazma offensive.
Like the defence of Moscow, the counter-offensive involved new Red Army units redeployed from the Urals and the Far East, Siberia and Central Asia. The success in the Battle of Moscow was made possible, among other things, by their feats of valour and generally by the fierce resistance of the defenders of the capital, who wore out the enemy that had hoped for an easy “walkover” on our land.
The victory near Moscow gave a powerful impetus to the partisan underground movement in the Nazi-occupied areas, with thousands of fighters joining the Red Army in the struggle against the invaders and making an invaluable contribution to our Great Victory.
🎖 Nearly a million defenders of Moscow were awarded the Medal “For the Defence of Moscow” and 110 soldiers and officers were made Heroes of the Soviet Union.
#OurVictory #WeRemember
The Heroism of Soviet people, the Red Army soldiers, fighting the Nazis side-by-side with their steadfast comrades — home-front workers — all from small to large were jointly forging our Triumph in that crucial battle. Thanks to their efforts, the ruthless Nazi military machine, which had been sweeping everything on its way, was stopped.
❗️ The hour of reckoning was upon the Nazi criminals, who had to pay for their treacherous attack on our Motherland.
It was near Moscow in frosty December of 1941 that the Red Army inflicted on the enemy its first major defeat in WW2. Hitler’s infamous 'Blitzkrieg' strategy, which the aggressor had successfully used in the capture of a number of European states (Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, and Belgium), completely failed.
After its defeat near Moscow, the Wehrmacht further failed to launch any large successful offensive on the Eastern Front. The Nazis, which had steamrolled over Europe without meeting with any resistance, were doomed to the biggest surrender in their history.
“We have opened a ruthless path to Berlin through our Battle of Moscow,” Pavel Shubin, Soviet poet.
***
The Nazi command planned to capture Moscow within three or four months and annihilate all its residents.
This is what Chief of German General Staff and Nazi criminal Franz Halder wrote in his memoirs:
“The Fuhrer’s absolute resolve is to raze Moscow and Leningrad to the ground…
This will be a national disaster that will deprive not only Bolshevism but also the Muscovites (Russians) in general of their centres.”
In September 1941, Hitler’s troops reached the Red Army’s positions in several sectors at once. General Heinz Guderian’s tank armies broke through the Soviet defences and advanced 80 kilometres.
During two weeks, the Soviet forces were deterring nearly 20 (!) Nazi divisions. This made it possible to gain more time for organising the Moscow defence and redeploy reserves to the city from other regions of the country.
❗️ Previously during #WWII, no other nation, faced with Hitler’s aggression, fought back so fiercely.
In early December, the Red Army launched a decisive counter-offensive, ushering in the long-awaited turning point in the #BattleOfMoscow.
On December 5, the Western, Kalinin, and, in part, Southwestern fronts attacked the Nazis along the entire front line. Like a hurricane, the Soviet forces were sweeping the fascists away. As the Red Army advanced, the enemy, already incapable of fighting in the dire wintertime environment, was wavering and started retreating.
In the course of its triumphal counter-offensive, the Red Army liberated Kalinin, Klin, Istra, Volokolamsk, and other towns. The enemy was expelled from the Moscow, Tula, Kalinin and Ryazan regions. Also liberated were parts of the Smolensk and Oryol regions. As early as January 8, 1942, the Soviet forces, after driving the Wehrmacht back hundreds of kilometres westwards, launched the Rzhev-Vyazma offensive.
Like the defence of Moscow, the counter-offensive involved new Red Army units redeployed from the Urals and the Far East, Siberia and Central Asia. The success in the Battle of Moscow was made possible, among other things, by their feats of valour and generally by the fierce resistance of the defenders of the capital, who wore out the enemy that had hoped for an easy “walkover” on our land.
The victory near Moscow gave a powerful impetus to the partisan underground movement in the Nazi-occupied areas, with thousands of fighters joining the Red Army in the struggle against the invaders and making an invaluable contribution to our Great Victory.
🎖 Nearly a million defenders of Moscow were awarded the Medal “For the Defence of Moscow” and 110 soldiers and officers were made Heroes of the Soviet Union.
#OurVictory #WeRemember
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📄 Statement by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War
💬 We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan
emphasizing the enduring significance for the humankind of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War and recalling in this regard that the year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory,
recognizing the importance of the outcomes of the Victory over Nazism in 1945 and of the decisions of the Nuremberg Tribunal, aimed at preventing a repetition of past mistakes and sparing the world from the scourge of war,
noting with concern the spread of various extremist movements and ideologies of a racist and xenophobic nature, including neo-Nazism, which is not limited merely to the glorification of a movement that existed in the past, but represents a contemporary phenomenon whose adherents advocate ideas of national or racial superiority,
relying on the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly of 17 December 2024 entitled “Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”,
reaffirm our commitment to efforts aimed at preventing the revision or distortion of the outcomes of the Second World War and the downplaying of the contribution of the peoples of the Soviet Union and of the liberation movements of European countries to the defeat of Nazism,
express our intention to resolutely suppress activities aimed at glorifying the Nazi movement, rehabilitating former members of the Waffen-SS and their accomplices, and denying the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by them,
emphasize the importance of work among young people, above all in the information space, with a view to preventing the spread of the ideology of neo-Nazism and militant nationalism,
consider it necessary to make full use of all OSCE capabilities to combat the dissemination of ideas of racial superiority and manifestations of racism, xenophobia and related intolerance,
call upon the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and the heads of OSCE executive structures to give proper assessment to manifestations of neo-Nazism, as well as to acts of glorification and rehabilitation of Nazis and their accomplices,
propose to consolidate international efforts aimed at preserving the historical memory of the Second World War and at countering any manifestations of neo-Nazism.
💬 We, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Serbia, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and the Republic of Uzbekistan
emphasizing the enduring significance for the humankind of the Victory over Nazism in the Second World War and recalling in this regard that the year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory,
recognizing the importance of the outcomes of the Victory over Nazism in 1945 and of the decisions of the Nuremberg Tribunal, aimed at preventing a repetition of past mistakes and sparing the world from the scourge of war,
noting with concern the spread of various extremist movements and ideologies of a racist and xenophobic nature, including neo-Nazism, which is not limited merely to the glorification of a movement that existed in the past, but represents a contemporary phenomenon whose adherents advocate ideas of national or racial superiority,
relying on the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly of 17 December 2024 entitled “Combating glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism and other practices that contribute to fueling contemporary forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance”,
reaffirm our commitment to efforts aimed at preventing the revision or distortion of the outcomes of the Second World War and the downplaying of the contribution of the peoples of the Soviet Union and of the liberation movements of European countries to the defeat of Nazism,
express our intention to resolutely suppress activities aimed at glorifying the Nazi movement, rehabilitating former members of the Waffen-SS and their accomplices, and denying the war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by them,
emphasize the importance of work among young people, above all in the information space, with a view to preventing the spread of the ideology of neo-Nazism and militant nationalism,
consider it necessary to make full use of all OSCE capabilities to combat the dissemination of ideas of racial superiority and manifestations of racism, xenophobia and related intolerance,
call upon the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and the heads of OSCE executive structures to give proper assessment to manifestations of neo-Nazism, as well as to acts of glorification and rehabilitation of Nazis and their accomplices,
propose to consolidate international efforts aimed at preserving the historical memory of the Second World War and at countering any manifestations of neo-Nazism.
🇷🇺🇧🇾 Joint Statement by the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation in the context of departure of structured dialogue activities from understandings set forth in the OSCE Ministerial Council Declaration in Hamburg, 2016
💬 The Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation
express their commitment to the fundamental principles of the Structured Dialogue (SD) on the current and future challenges and risks to security in the OSCE area, enshrined in the OSCE Ministerial Council document “From Lisbon to Hamburg: Declaration on the Twentieth Anniversary of the OSCE Framework for Arms Control”;
proceed from the inviolability of the fundamental elements of the dialogue mechanism, including the sovereign equality of participating States, non-discriminatory format of work involving all 57 participating States, and the principle of adopting decisions by consensus in accordance with the OSCE Rules of Procedure;
reaffirm their commitment to the principles proposed by the Chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on the SD between 2017 and 2021 to serve as guidelines:
• transparency;
• collective ownership and responsibility of participating States for advancing the dialogue;
• inclusiveness and involvement of all participating States in the dialogue;
• constructiveness and respect for divergencies, priorities, and concerns of all participating States.
These principles can be implemented only if the SD is open for all 57 participating States.
In view of the consultations being conducted under the Norwegian Chairpersonship within the framework of the IWG on the SD, we consider the diversion of the format’s work towards so-called ‘small groups’ to be a mistake. In accordance with the OSCE Rules of Procedure, any IWGs are open-ended bodies; all their activities must be open to all participating States without exception. Continuing the course towards fragmenting the SD is fraught with deepening the existing divides and destroying the remnants of collegial work within the OSCE.
We do not deny the importance of informal exchanges of views on the Structured Dialogue issues and of maintaining communication channels that allow for risk reduction and the building of potential for mutual understanding. At the same time, we are convinced that any serious, result-oriented discussion on the politico-military aspects of security is possible only in the format of all 57 participating States and must be based on the following premises:
• commitment to developing equal and mutually beneficial inter-State relations;
• lack of alternatives to the principle of equal and indivisible security, according to which no State, group of States or organization can strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others;
• compliance with international law, based on the norms of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelationship;
• unacceptability of sanctions restrictions, dividing lines and double standards;
• facilitation of a de-ideologized pragmatic dialogue to discuss current challenges, as well as joint search for balanced solutions;
• eradication of the root causes of the crisis in the OSCE area and fundamental contradictions in the field of security, as well as the elaboration of mutually acceptable mechanisms for maintaining the sustainability of the future peaceful coexistence model based on mutual consideration of interests.
We call on the Chairpersonship of the IWG on the SD to refrain from discriminatory actions that contradict the OSCE Rules of Procedure and to bring the platform back to professional, mutually respectful, and depoliticized dialogue based on the principle of inclusiveness with the aim of overcoming the divide within the OSCE.
This statement remains open for alignment by other OSCE participating States.
💬 The Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation
express their commitment to the fundamental principles of the Structured Dialogue (SD) on the current and future challenges and risks to security in the OSCE area, enshrined in the OSCE Ministerial Council document “From Lisbon to Hamburg: Declaration on the Twentieth Anniversary of the OSCE Framework for Arms Control”;
proceed from the inviolability of the fundamental elements of the dialogue mechanism, including the sovereign equality of participating States, non-discriminatory format of work involving all 57 participating States, and the principle of adopting decisions by consensus in accordance with the OSCE Rules of Procedure;
reaffirm their commitment to the principles proposed by the Chairs of the Informal Working Group (IWG) on the SD between 2017 and 2021 to serve as guidelines:
• transparency;
• collective ownership and responsibility of participating States for advancing the dialogue;
• inclusiveness and involvement of all participating States in the dialogue;
• constructiveness and respect for divergencies, priorities, and concerns of all participating States.
These principles can be implemented only if the SD is open for all 57 participating States.
In view of the consultations being conducted under the Norwegian Chairpersonship within the framework of the IWG on the SD, we consider the diversion of the format’s work towards so-called ‘small groups’ to be a mistake. In accordance with the OSCE Rules of Procedure, any IWGs are open-ended bodies; all their activities must be open to all participating States without exception. Continuing the course towards fragmenting the SD is fraught with deepening the existing divides and destroying the remnants of collegial work within the OSCE.
We do not deny the importance of informal exchanges of views on the Structured Dialogue issues and of maintaining communication channels that allow for risk reduction and the building of potential for mutual understanding. At the same time, we are convinced that any serious, result-oriented discussion on the politico-military aspects of security is possible only in the format of all 57 participating States and must be based on the following premises:
• commitment to developing equal and mutually beneficial inter-State relations;
• lack of alternatives to the principle of equal and indivisible security, according to which no State, group of States or organization can strengthen their security at the expense of the security of others;
• compliance with international law, based on the norms of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelationship;
• unacceptability of sanctions restrictions, dividing lines and double standards;
• facilitation of a de-ideologized pragmatic dialogue to discuss current challenges, as well as joint search for balanced solutions;
• eradication of the root causes of the crisis in the OSCE area and fundamental contradictions in the field of security, as well as the elaboration of mutually acceptable mechanisms for maintaining the sustainability of the future peaceful coexistence model based on mutual consideration of interests.
We call on the Chairpersonship of the IWG on the SD to refrain from discriminatory actions that contradict the OSCE Rules of Procedure and to bring the platform back to professional, mutually respectful, and depoliticized dialogue based on the principle of inclusiveness with the aim of overcoming the divide within the OSCE.
This statement remains open for alignment by other OSCE participating States.
🇷🇺🇰🇬📞 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov had a telephone conversation (December 6, 2025)
During the conversation, Vladimir Putin wished Sadyr Japarov a happy birthday.
The President of Russia once again expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his November 25–26 state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
Both Sides emphasised that the top-level talks in Bishkek gave a considerable momentum to the development of the deep strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
In addition, a message of greetings was sent to Sadyr Japarov.
#RussiaKyrgyzstan
During the conversation, Vladimir Putin wished Sadyr Japarov a happy birthday.
The President of Russia once again expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality extended to him during his November 25–26 state visit to Kyrgyzstan.
Both Sides emphasised that the top-level talks in Bishkek gave a considerable momentum to the development of the deep strategic partnership and allied relationship between Russia and Kyrgyzstan.
In addition, a message of greetings was sent to Sadyr Japarov.
#RussiaKyrgyzstan
❗️ On the UN International Court of Justice’s acceptance for hearing of the matter of Ukraine’s responsibility for genocide and related crimes
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has upheld the Russian Federation’s position and accepted its counter-claims against Ukraine for hearing under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
👉 All objections raised by Kiev regarding the alleged inadmissibility of Russia’s counter-claims have been dismissed in their entirety, and the Russian Federation’s submissions have been accepted by the Court in full.
The ICJ’s ruling, rendered on December 5, marks a logical development following Ukraine’s futile attempts to hold Russia accountable for initiating the special military operation. This litigation was instigated by the Kiev regime and its Western sponsors as far back as February 2022. At that time, Kiev, backed by 33 Western-aligned states, lodged a claim with the ICJ alleging that Russia had violated the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
On February 1, 2024, the ICJ issued a judgement that wholly rejected all of Ukraine’s accusations against Russia. The sole remaining matter before the Court was whether Ukraine itself had committed genocide.
On November 18, 2024, the Russian side submitted to the Court a substantial body of evidence, exceeding 10,000 pages, which substantiates the criminal Kiev regime’s perpetration of genocide against the Russian and Russian-speaking population of #Donbass. The evidentiary materials included documentation of over 140 incidents of deliberate targeting of civilians in Donbass, corroborated by testimonies from more than 300 witnesses and victims, as well as expert analyses and investigations.
The West-backed Ukrainian government, driven by genocidal intent, employed a broad arsenal of war crimes and other violations of international law against civilians: mass murders, torture, indiscriminate bombardments, and shelling. Across Ukraine, a policy of forcibly erasing Russian ethnic identity has been implemented — banning the Russian language and culture, persecuting the Russian-speaking Orthodox Church, while simultaneously glorifying collaborators of the Third Reich and obliterating the memory of the Victory over Nazism.
Moscow demanded that Kiev answer for these atrocities, advancing counter-claims not only concerning the Ukrainian authorities’ state-sponsored genocide but also numerous other breaches of the Convention – complicity in genocide, incitement to genocide, and failure to take measures to prevent and punish genocide.
By affirming today the legal admissibility of Russia’s claims, the ICJ has signalled its readiness to assess the full scope of crimes committed by the Kiev regime and its accomplices.
The West’s hopes of wielding “legal weaponry” against Russia have once again been dashed. On the contrary, this weapon is now turned against Kiev’s “plaintiffs.” Against this backdrop, Western support for Kiev has already begun to dwindle sharply: a third of the states previously aligned with Ukraine in this process have hastily withdrawn, evidently recognising the futility — and even the risks — of continued participation. Other Western nations should likewise cease shielding this criminal neo-Nazi regime and exerting pressure on the ICJ.
The Russian Federation, in upholding international law, maintains that the impartiality and objectivity of international judicial bodies are critical to the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Moscow hopes that the UN International Court of Justice will continue to demonstrate balance and impartiality in its future judgments.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has upheld the Russian Federation’s position and accepted its counter-claims against Ukraine for hearing under the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
👉 All objections raised by Kiev regarding the alleged inadmissibility of Russia’s counter-claims have been dismissed in their entirety, and the Russian Federation’s submissions have been accepted by the Court in full.
The ICJ’s ruling, rendered on December 5, marks a logical development following Ukraine’s futile attempts to hold Russia accountable for initiating the special military operation. This litigation was instigated by the Kiev regime and its Western sponsors as far back as February 2022. At that time, Kiev, backed by 33 Western-aligned states, lodged a claim with the ICJ alleging that Russia had violated the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
On February 1, 2024, the ICJ issued a judgement that wholly rejected all of Ukraine’s accusations against Russia. The sole remaining matter before the Court was whether Ukraine itself had committed genocide.
On November 18, 2024, the Russian side submitted to the Court a substantial body of evidence, exceeding 10,000 pages, which substantiates the criminal Kiev regime’s perpetration of genocide against the Russian and Russian-speaking population of #Donbass. The evidentiary materials included documentation of over 140 incidents of deliberate targeting of civilians in Donbass, corroborated by testimonies from more than 300 witnesses and victims, as well as expert analyses and investigations.
The West-backed Ukrainian government, driven by genocidal intent, employed a broad arsenal of war crimes and other violations of international law against civilians: mass murders, torture, indiscriminate bombardments, and shelling. Across Ukraine, a policy of forcibly erasing Russian ethnic identity has been implemented — banning the Russian language and culture, persecuting the Russian-speaking Orthodox Church, while simultaneously glorifying collaborators of the Third Reich and obliterating the memory of the Victory over Nazism.
Moscow demanded that Kiev answer for these atrocities, advancing counter-claims not only concerning the Ukrainian authorities’ state-sponsored genocide but also numerous other breaches of the Convention – complicity in genocide, incitement to genocide, and failure to take measures to prevent and punish genocide.
By affirming today the legal admissibility of Russia’s claims, the ICJ has signalled its readiness to assess the full scope of crimes committed by the Kiev regime and its accomplices.
The West’s hopes of wielding “legal weaponry” against Russia have once again been dashed. On the contrary, this weapon is now turned against Kiev’s “plaintiffs.” Against this backdrop, Western support for Kiev has already begun to dwindle sharply: a third of the states previously aligned with Ukraine in this process have hastily withdrawn, evidently recognising the futility — and even the risks — of continued participation. Other Western nations should likewise cease shielding this criminal neo-Nazi regime and exerting pressure on the ICJ.
The Russian Federation, in upholding international law, maintains that the impartiality and objectivity of international judicial bodies are critical to the peaceful resolution of international disputes.
Moscow hopes that the UN International Court of Justice will continue to demonstrate balance and impartiality in its future judgments.
Forwarded from Embassy of Russia in the Netherlands
🇷🇺On the occasion of Unknown Soldier Day, Russian diplomats in the Netherlands laid flowers at the monument in the Soviet Field of Glory cemetery near Amersfoort. The memorial commemorates 865 Soviet soldiers who gave their lives for the freedom of the Kingdom.
🔹Those present honoured the memory of the fallen with a minute of silence.
🔹December 3 is celebrated annually in Russia as Unknown Soldier Day. This date was established on 4 November 2014 by Russian President Vladimir Putin to ‘perpetuate the memory, military valour and immortal feat of Russian and Soviet soldiers who died in combat on the territory of our country or beyond its borders, whose names remain unknown.’
❗️No one is forgotten, nothing is forgotten!
🔹Those present honoured the memory of the fallen with a minute of silence.
🔹December 3 is celebrated annually in Russia as Unknown Soldier Day. This date was established on 4 November 2014 by Russian President Vladimir Putin to ‘perpetuate the memory, military valour and immortal feat of Russian and Soviet soldiers who died in combat on the territory of our country or beyond its borders, whose names remain unknown.’
❗️No one is forgotten, nothing is forgotten!
🇷🇺🇮🇳 On his state visit to India, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu (December 5, 2025)
Thereafter, a state reception was held on behalf of the President of the Republic of India in honour of the President of the Russian Federation, which was also attended by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Madam President, Mr Prime Minister, friends,
First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, and, of course, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to all our Indian colleagues for the exceptionally warm and cordial welcome, for the constructive and open dialogue, and for the fruitful joint work during our state visit.
🤝 We sincerely treasure our strong friendship with India. The foundation of this relationship was laid in the middle of the last century, when our country actively supported India’s struggle for national liberation.
Soviet specialists played an important role in shaping the future of the Indian people, assisting in the construction of major industrial, energy, and infrastructure facilities, and contributing to the development of the space programme.
It was 15 years ago, in December, that we adopted a joint statement elevating our interstate relations to a new, even more advanced level of a special and privileged strategic partnership. This strategic partnership continues to develop successfully based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and consideration for each other’s interests, consistently gaining new, mutually beneficial content.
Our talks with our Indian friends yesterday and today were held in a truly open and constructive atmosphere.
The final policy statement we adopted outlines ambitious plans for future cooperation in politics and security, economy and finance, transport, energy, education, and culture.
I am confident that this document, along with other significant agreements reached, will give a strong impetus to the development of our bilateral ties. Equally important is the fact that Russia and India are working together, shoulder to shoulder, to build a just, #MultipolarWorld order.
We firmly believe that such an order must be based on the central role of the #UnitedNations and on a balanced alignment of interests among all members of the international community.
Together with our Indian friends, we coordinate our work within #BRICS, which India will chair in 2026, as well as in other multilateral formats.
Overall, we work closely together to foster an atmosphere of security, trust, and peaceful cooperation across the vast Eurasian region: between our countries, among the peoples of this region, and throughout the world.
I know there is a saying in India: “Together we go, together we grow.” These words accurately reflect the spirit, nature, and traditions of Russian-Indian relations. We will do everything to ensure that our strategic partnership continues to strengthen and evolve for the benefit of our two nations.
Once again, I would like to express confidence that we will continue to advance our friendship and our special and privileged partnership, and that our nations will enjoy further prosperity. I wish the friendly people of India wellbeing, and I wish Madam President and Mr Prime Minister good health and every success for the benefit of India and its people.
#RussiaIndia
Thereafter, a state reception was held on behalf of the President of the Republic of India in honour of the President of the Russian Federation, which was also attended by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi.
💬 Vladimir Putin: Madam President, Mr Prime Minister, friends,
First of all, I would like to express my deep gratitude to President of the Republic of India Droupadi Murmu, and, of course, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as well as to all our Indian colleagues for the exceptionally warm and cordial welcome, for the constructive and open dialogue, and for the fruitful joint work during our state visit.
🤝 We sincerely treasure our strong friendship with India. The foundation of this relationship was laid in the middle of the last century, when our country actively supported India’s struggle for national liberation.
Soviet specialists played an important role in shaping the future of the Indian people, assisting in the construction of major industrial, energy, and infrastructure facilities, and contributing to the development of the space programme.
It was 15 years ago, in December, that we adopted a joint statement elevating our interstate relations to a new, even more advanced level of a special and privileged strategic partnership. This strategic partnership continues to develop successfully based on the principles of equality, mutual respect, and consideration for each other’s interests, consistently gaining new, mutually beneficial content.
Our talks with our Indian friends yesterday and today were held in a truly open and constructive atmosphere.
The final policy statement we adopted outlines ambitious plans for future cooperation in politics and security, economy and finance, transport, energy, education, and culture.
I am confident that this document, along with other significant agreements reached, will give a strong impetus to the development of our bilateral ties. Equally important is the fact that Russia and India are working together, shoulder to shoulder, to build a just, #MultipolarWorld order.
We firmly believe that such an order must be based on the central role of the #UnitedNations and on a balanced alignment of interests among all members of the international community.
Together with our Indian friends, we coordinate our work within #BRICS, which India will chair in 2026, as well as in other multilateral formats.
Overall, we work closely together to foster an atmosphere of security, trust, and peaceful cooperation across the vast Eurasian region: between our countries, among the peoples of this region, and throughout the world.
I know there is a saying in India: “Together we go, together we grow.” These words accurately reflect the spirit, nature, and traditions of Russian-Indian relations. We will do everything to ensure that our strategic partnership continues to strengthen and evolve for the benefit of our two nations.
Once again, I would like to express confidence that we will continue to advance our friendship and our special and privileged partnership, and that our nations will enjoy further prosperity. I wish the friendly people of India wellbeing, and I wish Madam President and Mr Prime Minister good health and every success for the benefit of India and its people.
#RussiaIndia
🇷🇺🇮🇳 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi took part in the plenary session of the Russia-India Business Forum co-organised by the Roscongress Foundation and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) (New Delhi, December 5, 2025)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, friends,
I am delighted to welcome the participants of the Russia-India Business Forum plenary session.
These days, New Delhi is hosting representatives from our economic ministries and departments, the heads of our largest companies, banks and regions, as well as members of parliament — that is, all those who are engaged in practical efforts to promote multifaceted Russian-Indian cooperation in imports and exports, finance and investments.
As I understand it, you have discussed a broad range of specific issues related to economic interaction between Russia and India during your numerous panel sessions and expert discussions. But the main achievement is that new business contacts have been established at the forum, talks have begun on future commercial deals, and forward-looking mutually beneficial projects have been launched. <...>
Mr Prime Minister has pointed out many times during our private conversations that India has vast and growing opportunities in many spheres, but they are not being used as both sides would like them to be used. In fact, this is what this forum is about.
To tell the truth, this forum is devoted to the possibilities of the Indian economy and aims to inform our economic operators about these opportunities, so that we can open up our markets to mutual satisfaction and mutual development. All this has fundamental significance because strong and diversified ties between Russian and Indian businesses are among the most powerful pillars of the privileged strategic partnership between our countries.
🤝 Russia and India are indeed long-time, close trading partners. Trade continues to grow steadily, with the dynamics hitting record highs of up to 80% over the past three years. Last year, the volume of Russian-Indian trade reached US$64 billion. <...>
To reiterate, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India is pursuing an entirely independent sovereign policy and is achieving very good results in the economy. The Indian economy is one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
<...> Russian businesses and companies are willing to multiply imports of Indian goods and services. Friends, we welcome this, as it helps make our economy more resilient.
Your forum clearly showed that Indian entrepreneurs are genuinely interested in trading with Russia as well. They have much to offer. The synergy is obvious. Therefore, it makes good economic sense to prioritise projects to increase Indian imports to Russia as part of the new export support programme recently adopted by Mr Modi’s government. <...>
A positive effect in this regard would likely stem from the prompt conclusion of a preferential trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. Free trade cannot exist without a stable system of bilateral settlements and reliable payment and insurance mechanisms. <...>
We are ready for broad partnership with India in the field of #AI, where both our countries have their own advanced achievements. Russia is interested in taking part in the AI summit planned for February 2026 in India, as I have just mentioned to the Prime Minister. We will send a representative delegation to this event.
In conclusion, I would like to once again emphasise the continued strengthening of Russian-Indian trade and investment ties and the close cooperation between our business communities.
All of this truly contributes to economic growth and development, improving the wellbeing of our citizens, and therefore fully corresponds to the fundamental interests of our countries and our peoples.
I wish the forum participants and organisers every success and all the best.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Mr Prime Minister, friends,
I am delighted to welcome the participants of the Russia-India Business Forum plenary session.
These days, New Delhi is hosting representatives from our economic ministries and departments, the heads of our largest companies, banks and regions, as well as members of parliament — that is, all those who are engaged in practical efforts to promote multifaceted Russian-Indian cooperation in imports and exports, finance and investments.
As I understand it, you have discussed a broad range of specific issues related to economic interaction between Russia and India during your numerous panel sessions and expert discussions. But the main achievement is that new business contacts have been established at the forum, talks have begun on future commercial deals, and forward-looking mutually beneficial projects have been launched. <...>
Mr Prime Minister has pointed out many times during our private conversations that India has vast and growing opportunities in many spheres, but they are not being used as both sides would like them to be used. In fact, this is what this forum is about.
To tell the truth, this forum is devoted to the possibilities of the Indian economy and aims to inform our economic operators about these opportunities, so that we can open up our markets to mutual satisfaction and mutual development. All this has fundamental significance because strong and diversified ties between Russian and Indian businesses are among the most powerful pillars of the privileged strategic partnership between our countries.
🤝 Russia and India are indeed long-time, close trading partners. Trade continues to grow steadily, with the dynamics hitting record highs of up to 80% over the past three years. Last year, the volume of Russian-Indian trade reached US$64 billion. <...>
To reiterate, under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, India is pursuing an entirely independent sovereign policy and is achieving very good results in the economy. The Indian economy is one of the world’s fastest growing economies.
<...> Russian businesses and companies are willing to multiply imports of Indian goods and services. Friends, we welcome this, as it helps make our economy more resilient.
Your forum clearly showed that Indian entrepreneurs are genuinely interested in trading with Russia as well. They have much to offer. The synergy is obvious. Therefore, it makes good economic sense to prioritise projects to increase Indian imports to Russia as part of the new export support programme recently adopted by Mr Modi’s government. <...>
A positive effect in this regard would likely stem from the prompt conclusion of a preferential trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. Free trade cannot exist without a stable system of bilateral settlements and reliable payment and insurance mechanisms. <...>
We are ready for broad partnership with India in the field of #AI, where both our countries have their own advanced achievements. Russia is interested in taking part in the AI summit planned for February 2026 in India, as I have just mentioned to the Prime Minister. We will send a representative delegation to this event.
In conclusion, I would like to once again emphasise the continued strengthening of Russian-Indian trade and investment ties and the close cooperation between our business communities.
All of this truly contributes to economic growth and development, improving the wellbeing of our citizens, and therefore fully corresponds to the fundamental interests of our countries and our peoples.
I wish the forum participants and organisers every success and all the best.
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🗓 Today, Russia and the Central African Republic mark 6️⃣5️⃣ years of diplomatic relations.
On August 13, 1960, when the CAR declared its independence, the Soviet Union was one of the first to recognise this new African republic’s sovereignty.
Soviet doctors, teachers, geologists, astronomers, and other professionals worked in the Central African Republic. Over 500 CAR citizens graduated from higher education institutions in the USSR.
🇷🇺🇨🇫 These days, Russia-CAR dialogue continues to develop actively across all levels.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the CAR Faustin-Archange Touadéra held meetings during the first and second Russia-Africa summits, and on the sidelines of the 2018 St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
On January 16, 2025, the Leaders of the two countries held talks during President Touadéra’s official visit to Moscow. The CAR President met with Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko.
In 2024, President of the CAR visited Moscow to attend the “For the Freedom of Nations” Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism. In an important part of his visit programme, Faustin-Archange Touadéra had a meeting with Deputy Chair of the Russian Security Council and Chair of the United Russia Party Dmitry Medvedev.
In 2019, at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum and during the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum in 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Foreign Minister of the CAR Sylvie Baipo-Temon.
On June 16, the first in history political consultations between the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of Central African Republic were held in Bangui.
📄 On November 9, 2024, on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, the two countries signed an intergovernmental agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports (effective since April 25, 2025) and a memorandum on consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
🎓 Russia continues to assist the Central African Republic with building education infrastructure and developing human capital.
On November 21, 2025, the Central African Republic held an official opening ceremony for the Centre for Open Education of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, at the Higher Normal School of the University of Bangui.
On September 13 in the Mboko 2 village (the ninth district of Bangui), the opening ceremony took place for a primary school for local children.
On September 17-21, representatives of Central African youth took part in the first conference of the World Youth Festival in Nizhny Novgorod.
In 2022, the Russian House Cultural Centre opened in Bangui.
🤝 Our country continues to pay special attention to humanitarian cooperation projects with the Central African Republic.
In January 2025, Russia handed over 29,400 tonnes of diesel fuel to the CAR as humanitarian aid.
As part of Russia’s annual targeted contribution to the UN World Food Programme Fund in 2022 and 2024, the CAR received 540 and 645 tonnes in Russian food aid, respectively. As per the decisions on providing humanitarian aid to several African countries, adopted at the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, 50,000 tonnes of wheat were delivered to the CAR.
In September 2020, the Russian Emergencies Ministry delivered 8 tonnes of humanitarian cargo (personal protection equipment, medical devices, and disinfectants) as COVID-19 aid to Bangui.
🎉 Congratulations to our Central African colleagues and friends on our shared holiday. We wish you prosperity and success!
#RussiaCAR #RussiaAfrica
On August 13, 1960, when the CAR declared its independence, the Soviet Union was one of the first to recognise this new African republic’s sovereignty.
Soviet doctors, teachers, geologists, astronomers, and other professionals worked in the Central African Republic. Over 500 CAR citizens graduated from higher education institutions in the USSR.
🇷🇺🇨🇫 These days, Russia-CAR dialogue continues to develop actively across all levels.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the CAR Faustin-Archange Touadéra held meetings during the first and second Russia-Africa summits, and on the sidelines of the 2018 St Petersburg International Economic Forum.
On January 16, 2025, the Leaders of the two countries held talks during President Touadéra’s official visit to Moscow. The CAR President met with Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko.
In 2024, President of the CAR visited Moscow to attend the “For the Freedom of Nations” Forum of Supporters of the Struggle Against Modern Practices of Neocolonialism. In an important part of his visit programme, Faustin-Archange Touadéra had a meeting with Deputy Chair of the Russian Security Council and Chair of the United Russia Party Dmitry Medvedev.
In 2019, at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum and during the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia – Africa Partnership Forum in 2024, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Foreign Minister of the CAR Sylvie Baipo-Temon.
On June 16, the first in history political consultations between the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Central Africans Abroad of Central African Republic were held in Bangui.
📄 On November 9, 2024, on the sidelines of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Sochi, the two countries signed an intergovernmental agreement on visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports (effective since April 25, 2025) and a memorandum on consultations between the foreign ministries of the two countries.
🎓 Russia continues to assist the Central African Republic with building education infrastructure and developing human capital.
On November 21, 2025, the Central African Republic held an official opening ceremony for the Centre for Open Education of the Patrice Lumumba Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, at the Higher Normal School of the University of Bangui.
On September 13 in the Mboko 2 village (the ninth district of Bangui), the opening ceremony took place for a primary school for local children.
On September 17-21, representatives of Central African youth took part in the first conference of the World Youth Festival in Nizhny Novgorod.
In 2022, the Russian House Cultural Centre opened in Bangui.
🤝 Our country continues to pay special attention to humanitarian cooperation projects with the Central African Republic.
In January 2025, Russia handed over 29,400 tonnes of diesel fuel to the CAR as humanitarian aid.
As part of Russia’s annual targeted contribution to the UN World Food Programme Fund in 2022 and 2024, the CAR received 540 and 645 tonnes in Russian food aid, respectively. As per the decisions on providing humanitarian aid to several African countries, adopted at the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit, 50,000 tonnes of wheat were delivered to the CAR.
In September 2020, the Russian Emergencies Ministry delivered 8 tonnes of humanitarian cargo (personal protection equipment, medical devices, and disinfectants) as COVID-19 aid to Bangui.
🎉 Congratulations to our Central African colleagues and friends on our shared holiday. We wish you prosperity and success!
#RussiaCAR #RussiaAfrica