▪️ Moscow conveys its sincere condolences to the people of Spain and to the families and friends of the victims in the collision of two high-speed passenger trains in Adamus on January 18.

We express support and consolation to the families of the victims, and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

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💬 High Commissioner for Human Rights of the Russian Federation Tatiana Moskalkova:

At a meeting with the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights, I raised the need to promptly unblock the exchange of POWs, as no such exchanges have taken place for more than four months.

Mothers and wives have been waiting far too long for their loved ones. Their swift return home would be an act of humanity and compassion.

I underscored that the Russian Ministry of Defence has repeatedly proposed various formats for the exchange process, yet the Ukrainian side continues to delay taking the necessary decisions.

The Ukrainian ombudsman received a list of Ukrainian servicemen currently held on the Russian territory who could be released as part of an exchange in the near future. We are awaiting proposals from the Ukrainian side.

I also raised the need to repatriate wounded Russian POWs in accordance with the Geneva Conventions.

⚡️ All is set for the annual Sergey Lavrov's news conference on the results of Russian diplomacy in 2025.

We start soon, at 11:00 MSK!

#Outcomes2025

#Outcomes2025

🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)

💬 Sergey Lavrov: The events of the first twenty days of 2026 have surpassed everything in terms of intensity that 2025 left behind.

We have witnessed unprecedented events – a blatant armed invasion by the US of Venezuela, resulting in dozens killed and wounded, as well as the seizure and forcible removal of the legitimate President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro together with his spouse. At the same time, we are observing threats directed at Cuba and other countries of the Latin American and Caribbean region.

Of deep concern are the overt and openly declared attempts by external forces to destabilize the political situation in Iran. In particular, one such “political figure” of our time – the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas – recently stated that, by supporting protests, the international community, apparently meaning the EU, is seeking regime change in that country.

I will not even dwell on the aspiration of most Western countries to continue using the Kiev regime for armed confrontation with Russia. The goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on us is voiced less frequently now, but by all indications it remains present in the minds and plans of, above all, European leaders.

🇷🇺 Russia will defend its interests consistently – without encroaching on anyone’s legitimate rights, yet without allowing our own legitimate rights to be treated arbitrarily.

As for the theses used by the West with regard to our country in 2025, the “isolation” of Russia – as is obvious to everyone – did not happen, no matter how insistently our ill-wishers spoke of it.

❗️ Our position on Ukraine is that it is necessary to eliminate the root causes of this crisis, which the West for many years deliberately created in order to turn this country into a threat to our security, using it as a bulwark against Russia directly on our borders.

A major event in 2025 was the celebration marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War – the Parade on Red Square and the large number of foreign guests. We value everyone who personally took part in these celebrations or sent a special delegation.

👉 We are interested in contributing to de-escalation in all the hotspots referred to – be it Venezuela, and I would especially highlight the situation around Iran, which must be resolved on the basis of respect and Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

We are convinced that, for a long-term settlement in the Middle East, it is finally necessary to implement the UN decision on the establishment of a Palestinian State. This criterion fully retains its relevance in light of the widely discussed Donald Trump's initiative to establish a “Peace Council”.

🇨🇫 On January 19, the National Authority for Elections of the Central African Republic (CAR) published the official results of the presidential elections held on December 28, 2025.

The incumbent Head of State, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, won the election with 77.9% of the vote.

Moscow welcomes the successful conduct of the popular will in the #CAR and reaffirms its principled commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations and continuing close coordination on the international stage.

The Russian Side looks forward to the continued, steady progress of Central African society towards lasting political stability and socio-economic development.