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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answer to a question from the 'Moscow. Kremlin. Putin television programme' (Moscow, November 30, 2025)
❓ Europe has been acting so outrageously, demanding some sort of role in the talks. Can they even demand anything?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It wasn’t really discussed.
We proceed from the premise (as also stated by representatives of the Presidential Executive Office, including Yury Ushakov) — which I believe is obvious to everybody — that Europe has already removed itself from the talks.
Europe spoiled the initial deal of February 2014, when it acted as guarantor for the formal agreement between Viktor Yanukovych and the opposition. It did nothing when the opposition seized all government agencies the morning after the agreement was signed.
Similarly, Europe undermined the Minsk agreements when the signatories, then Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and the then President of France Francois Hollande, subsequently admitted that nobody had intended to fulfil the agreements.
The most recent case occurred in April 2022 when, at the demand of then UK prime minister Boris Johnson and with Europe’s full acquiescence, if not connivance, the Istanbul agreements were derailed.
👉 Europe has used up its chances.
❓ Europe has been acting so outrageously, demanding some sort of role in the talks. Can they even demand anything?
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It wasn’t really discussed.
We proceed from the premise (as also stated by representatives of the Presidential Executive Office, including Yury Ushakov) — which I believe is obvious to everybody — that Europe has already removed itself from the talks.
Europe spoiled the initial deal of February 2014, when it acted as guarantor for the formal agreement between Viktor Yanukovych and the opposition. It did nothing when the opposition seized all government agencies the morning after the agreement was signed.
Similarly, Europe undermined the Minsk agreements when the signatories, then Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and the then President of France Francois Hollande, subsequently admitted that nobody had intended to fulfil the agreements.
The most recent case occurred in April 2022 when, at the demand of then UK prime minister Boris Johnson and with Europe’s full acquiescence, if not connivance, the Istanbul agreements were derailed.
👉 Europe has used up its chances.
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⚡️ Comment by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the Kiev regime’s terrorist attacks in the Black Sea (November 30, 2025)
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💬 On November 28, in the southern Black Sea off the coast of Türkiye, unmanned seagoing boats attacked and damaged the tankers Kairos and Virat, sailing under the Gambian flag and en route to the port of Novorossiysk; the following morning, the Virat was attacked a second time.
Furthermore, in the early hours of November 29, a similar attack by unmanned surface vessels took place within the seaport of Novorossiysk itself, rendering a VPU-2 mooring unit completely inoperable. This critical infrastructure belongs to the international Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which comprises fuel and energy companies from Russia, Kazakhstan, the United States, and several Western European nations.
The Kiev regime’s intelligence services have all but claimed responsibility for these attacks, publishing video evidence of the acts in Ukrainian media.
❗️ We strongly condemn these terrorist attacks and the actions of all parties involved in their planning and execution.
Our friends in the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already lodged a protest concerning this latest, third act of aggression against the CPC. Our Turkish partners have also expressed their concern over these events.
We must emphasise that the targeted civilian energy infrastructure plays a vital role in ensuring global energy security and has never been subject to any international restrictions or sanctions.
It is noteworthy that the terrorist attacks in the Black Sea on November 28 and 29 coincide with a large-scale corruption scandal in Ukraine – which has once again exposed the criminal nature of the junta that usurped power – and the subsequent resignations of high-ranking figures within the Kiev regime.
It appears that certain Western sponsors of Kiev are keen to redirect Ukrainian society’s attention towards these high-profile attacks on civilian targets. They are attempting to present a demoralised Ukrainian public with yet another illusory “victory” to obscure the crumbling front in the special military operation zone and the frankly dire condition of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
We also see a direct link between these attacks and attempts to hinder ongoing international efforts to achieve a sustainable peace. <...>
The Kiev regime’s terrorist acts are a deliberate signal to those currently seeking a negotiated solution, including in the context of Donald Trump’s recent initiatives.
☝️ We call on all sober-minded parties to condemn the terrorist attacks committed in the Black Sea on November 28 and 29, which jeopardise the safety of navigation in this vital waterway, and to give a proper assessment of the destructive actions of the Kiev regime and its handlers.
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💬 On November 28, in the southern Black Sea off the coast of Türkiye, unmanned seagoing boats attacked and damaged the tankers Kairos and Virat, sailing under the Gambian flag and en route to the port of Novorossiysk; the following morning, the Virat was attacked a second time.
Furthermore, in the early hours of November 29, a similar attack by unmanned surface vessels took place within the seaport of Novorossiysk itself, rendering a VPU-2 mooring unit completely inoperable. This critical infrastructure belongs to the international Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which comprises fuel and energy companies from Russia, Kazakhstan, the United States, and several Western European nations.
The Kiev regime’s intelligence services have all but claimed responsibility for these attacks, publishing video evidence of the acts in Ukrainian media.
❗️ We strongly condemn these terrorist attacks and the actions of all parties involved in their planning and execution.
Our friends in the Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already lodged a protest concerning this latest, third act of aggression against the CPC. Our Turkish partners have also expressed their concern over these events.
We must emphasise that the targeted civilian energy infrastructure plays a vital role in ensuring global energy security and has never been subject to any international restrictions or sanctions.
It is noteworthy that the terrorist attacks in the Black Sea on November 28 and 29 coincide with a large-scale corruption scandal in Ukraine – which has once again exposed the criminal nature of the junta that usurped power – and the subsequent resignations of high-ranking figures within the Kiev regime.
It appears that certain Western sponsors of Kiev are keen to redirect Ukrainian society’s attention towards these high-profile attacks on civilian targets. They are attempting to present a demoralised Ukrainian public with yet another illusory “victory” to obscure the crumbling front in the special military operation zone and the frankly dire condition of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
We also see a direct link between these attacks and attempts to hinder ongoing international efforts to achieve a sustainable peace. <...>
The Kiev regime’s terrorist acts are a deliberate signal to those currently seeking a negotiated solution, including in the context of Donald Trump’s recent initiatives.
☝️ We call on all sober-minded parties to condemn the terrorist attacks committed in the Black Sea on November 28 and 29, which jeopardise the safety of navigation in this vital waterway, and to give a proper assessment of the destructive actions of the Kiev regime and its handlers.
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“I did everything possible to fulfill my duty...”
Born into a peasant family, he joined the army in 1915 and fought in the First World War. He served in the Red Army from 1918, rising from platoon commander to Army General, and during the Great Patriotic War, in 1943, was awarded the rank of Marshal of the Soviet Union.
He won his first major victory in the Battle of Khalkhin Gol in 1939. Thanks to Zhukov’s decisive actions, the Japanese army was encircled and destroyed, that became a key factor in Japan’s decision to abandon plans for a large-scale invasion of the USSR.
Zhukov’s strategic talent was displayed in full during the Great Patriotic War (World War II). He commanded the forces that defended Leningrad and Moscow, fought in the Battle of Kursk, crossed the Dnieper River, participated in the Byelorussian and Vistula-Oder offensives, and stormed Berlin. It was he who commanded the 1st Byelorussian Front during the final assault on Berlin, accepted Germany’s surrender, and took the first historic Victory Parade.
🎖 Marshal of the Soviet Union since 1943, four times Hero of the USSR, and two times Cavalier of the Order of Victory. In the postwar period, Georgy Zhukov was First Deputy Minister of Defence and later USSR Minister of Defence; he carried out sweeping reforms in the Soviet Army.
✍️ From Georgy Zhukov's memoirs: “The main thing for me was to serve my Motherland and my people. And I can say with clean conscience: I did everything possible to fulfill my duty… I was living my life with awareness that I worked for the benefit of my people, and this is the principal thing for any life.”
#Victory80 #WeRemember
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🎙 Statement by Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova regarding the remarks made by Chairman of the NATO Military Committee (December 1, 2025)
💬 We took note of the recent interview given by Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Cavo Dragone to The Financial Times. Discussing the bloc’s response to alleged “hybrid attacks” from Russia, he claimed that “a pre-emptive strike could be considered a defensive action”, and that the North Atlantic Alliance should supposedly act “more aggressively”.
We regard Admiral Dragone’s statement about possible delivery of pre-emptive strikes against Russia as an extremely irresponsible step, indicating the Alliance’s readiness to continue moving towards escalation. We consider this a deliberate effort to undermine efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Those making such statements must be fully aware of the risks and possible consequences – including for the Alliance’s own members.
❗️ NATO has long ceased to conceal its true goals and intentions. At the same time, the Alliance’s leadership somehow finds the audacity to accuse Russia of “bellicose nuclear rhetoric”, intimidation, and so-called hybrid attacks – without presenting any evidence whatsoever.
Against the backdrop of the anti-Russian hysteria being fuelled by NATO and its constant attempts to spread fear of an allegedly “imminent Russian attack” on NATO countries, such statements do not just add fuel to the fire – they seriously ignite an already existing confrontation.
Brussels likes to repeat the mantra about the Alliance’s “purely defensive” nature.
👉 Admiral Dragone’s self-exposing remarks about “pre-emptive strikes” put a bold line under this myth.
💬 We took note of the recent interview given by Chairman of the NATO Military Committee Giuseppe Cavo Dragone to The Financial Times. Discussing the bloc’s response to alleged “hybrid attacks” from Russia, he claimed that “a pre-emptive strike could be considered a defensive action”, and that the North Atlantic Alliance should supposedly act “more aggressively”.
We regard Admiral Dragone’s statement about possible delivery of pre-emptive strikes against Russia as an extremely irresponsible step, indicating the Alliance’s readiness to continue moving towards escalation. We consider this a deliberate effort to undermine efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Those making such statements must be fully aware of the risks and possible consequences – including for the Alliance’s own members.
❗️ NATO has long ceased to conceal its true goals and intentions. At the same time, the Alliance’s leadership somehow finds the audacity to accuse Russia of “bellicose nuclear rhetoric”, intimidation, and so-called hybrid attacks – without presenting any evidence whatsoever.
Against the backdrop of the anti-Russian hysteria being fuelled by NATO and its constant attempts to spread fear of an allegedly “imminent Russian attack” on NATO countries, such statements do not just add fuel to the fire – they seriously ignite an already existing confrontation.
Brussels likes to repeat the mantra about the Alliance’s “purely defensive” nature.
👉 Admiral Dragone’s self-exposing remarks about “pre-emptive strikes” put a bold line under this myth.
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Late on November 30, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief made a visit to a command post of the Joint Force
🔹In his report, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk in the Donetsk People's Republic as well as Volchansk in the Kharkov Region, also detailing the results of the offensive operations in other areas.
🔹Commander of the Centre Force Valery Solodchuk made a report on the progress in eliminating the Ukrainian Armed Forces group surrounded in the vicinity of the Krasnoarmeysk-Dimitrov agglomeration, announcing in particular that the southern part of Dimitrov was now under Russian control and also describing the situation in Krasnoarmeysk following the city's liberation.
🔹Commander of the East Force Andrei Ivanayev reported on the progress in liberating the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions within the area of responsibility of his subordinate troops. In addition, Andrei Ivanayev announced his force reached the Gaichur river, and units of the 5th Combined Arms Army were now beginning the operation to liberate the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region. At the moment, the troops of the 5th Army are engaged in urban combat in the northeastern part of the city.
Vladimir Putin thanked the commanders and personnel of all the forces for their efficiency and tasked the officers with ensuring the troops have everything they need to continue fighting during the upcoming winter months.
🔹In his report, Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov announced the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk in the Donetsk People's Republic as well as Volchansk in the Kharkov Region, also detailing the results of the offensive operations in other areas.
🔹Commander of the Centre Force Valery Solodchuk made a report on the progress in eliminating the Ukrainian Armed Forces group surrounded in the vicinity of the Krasnoarmeysk-Dimitrov agglomeration, announcing in particular that the southern part of Dimitrov was now under Russian control and also describing the situation in Krasnoarmeysk following the city's liberation.
🔹Commander of the East Force Andrei Ivanayev reported on the progress in liberating the Zaporozhye and Dnepropetrovsk regions within the area of responsibility of his subordinate troops. In addition, Andrei Ivanayev announced his force reached the Gaichur river, and units of the 5th Combined Arms Army were now beginning the operation to liberate the city of Gulyaipole in the Zaporozhye Region. At the moment, the troops of the 5th Army are engaged in urban combat in the northeastern part of the city.
Vladimir Putin thanked the commanders and personnel of all the forces for their efficiency and tasked the officers with ensuring the troops have everything they need to continue fighting during the upcoming winter months.
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⚡️ Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation:
The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) reports that, according to intelligence received by the SVR, France continues to look for ways to take part directly in the Ukrainian conflict. This is precisely the purpose of Government Decree No. 2025-1030 of October 31, 2025, which authorizes the use of private military companies to assist a “third country engaged in an armed confrontation”.
Even a casual European observer would have no doubt which country is meant. Ukraine’s mobile air-defence teams and its small number of F-16s are unable to intercept Russian aerial targets effectively. Mastering “Mirages” and other Western equipment takes time and highly qualified personnel.
This is why Kiev needs foreign private military companies (PMCs) equipped with modern Western – above all French – weaponry.
However, Paris should not imagine that this grants it a “freer hand” or absolves it of responsibility for its military personnel’s involvement in the conflict.
The presence of French PMCs in Ukraine – modestly described in the decree as “reference operators” of the Ministry of the Armed Forces – will be regarded by Moscow as France’s direct participation in hostilities against Russia.
Consequently, 👉 French PMCs will become a primary legitimate target for the Russian Armed Forces.
The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) reports that, according to intelligence received by the SVR, France continues to look for ways to take part directly in the Ukrainian conflict. This is precisely the purpose of Government Decree No. 2025-1030 of October 31, 2025, which authorizes the use of private military companies to assist a “third country engaged in an armed confrontation”.
Even a casual European observer would have no doubt which country is meant. Ukraine’s mobile air-defence teams and its small number of F-16s are unable to intercept Russian aerial targets effectively. Mastering “Mirages” and other Western equipment takes time and highly qualified personnel.
This is why Kiev needs foreign private military companies (PMCs) equipped with modern Western – above all French – weaponry.
However, Paris should not imagine that this grants it a “freer hand” or absolves it of responsibility for its military personnel’s involvement in the conflict.
The presence of French PMCs in Ukraine – modestly described in the decree as “reference operators” of the Ministry of the Armed Forces – will be regarded by Moscow as France’s direct participation in hostilities against Russia.
Consequently, 👉 French PMCs will become a primary legitimate target for the Russian Armed Forces.
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🎙 Briefing by Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (Moscow, November 27, 2025)
🔹 #KievRegimeCrimes
🔹 Ukraine crisis
🔹 Situation in Moldova
🔹 EU’s militarisation
🔹 Situation in Guinea-Bissau
🔹 Commemorative events in the Federal Republic of Germany
🔹 On the BRICS+ 2025 Counterterrorism Conference in Moscow
🔹 Russia–US contacts
🔹 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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#KievRegimeCrimes
The Kiev neo-Nazi regime continues to commit war crimes and acts of terrorism. Over the past week, 53 people have been affected by Ukrainian artillery shelling and UAV strikes. Seven of them were killed, 46 wounded, including 5 children.
From November 17 to 19, a group of priests from several Orthodox churches visited Washington to raise US officials’ awareness of the gross violations of believers’ rights in Ukraine and to discuss mechanisms for protecting the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
#Ukraine #West
On November 25, the bloodthirsty “coalition of the willing“ held an emergency meeting. The focus was on Ukraine’s “security guarantees” and its long-term financing, including through the “full use of frozen Russian assets.”
Supporters of the European party of war are fixated solely on causing harm to our country.
#EU #Russophobia
The European Union, originally created as an economic association of states that sought to jointly improve the well-being of their citizens, is before our eyes turning into a military-political bloc, a mere appendage of NATO pursuing a confrontational foreign policy.
Under the pretext of an invented “Russian threat,” EU governments have in recent years allocated unprecedented sums to military purposes.
Meanwhile, the European economy is experiencing prolonged stagnation, preventing EU member-state governments from increasing national budget revenues.
It is clear that cultivating the mythical “Russian threat” benefits the current EU leadership. It distracts European voters from deep internal socio-economic problems, which the European political elites apparently have no intention of resolving.
Or perhaps simply do not know how…
#Moldova
Moldova’s adjustment to NATO standards and its militarisation, together with its aggressive Russophobia, are the main guidelines of Chisinau’s foreign policy.
The most tragic aspect is that, in order to implement the so-called European integration project, representatives of the Chisinau regime are destroying ties with traditional partners in the CIS space, including Russia, which have proven their effectiveness over centuries.
This reckless policy is primarily backfiring at Moldovans. Many of them have become desperate and leave the country in search of a better life.
#Japan #Militarisation
At a time when the Japanese government is pursuing a course of remilitarisation, even raising the question of Tokyo revising its anti-nuclear commitments raises tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
There is no doubt that practical steps in this direction, if taken, will have irreversible global consequences in the field of strategic security.
#Laos #NationalDay
On December 2, Laos celebrates a national holiday – the 50th anniversary since the Lao People’s Democratic Republic was established.
We sincerely congratulate our Lao friends on this holiday, and wish the friendly people of Laos wellbeing, prosperity, and every success. We reaffirm our commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries in the interest of promoting peace, stability, and security in the Asia-Pacific Region.
🔹 #KievRegimeCrimes
🔹 Ukraine crisis
🔹 Situation in Moldova
🔹 EU’s militarisation
🔹 Situation in Guinea-Bissau
🔹 Commemorative events in the Federal Republic of Germany
🔹 On the BRICS+ 2025 Counterterrorism Conference in Moscow
🔹 Russia–US contacts
🔹 50th anniversary of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic
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📺 Watch
#KievRegimeCrimes
The Kiev neo-Nazi regime continues to commit war crimes and acts of terrorism. Over the past week, 53 people have been affected by Ukrainian artillery shelling and UAV strikes. Seven of them were killed, 46 wounded, including 5 children.
From November 17 to 19, a group of priests from several Orthodox churches visited Washington to raise US officials’ awareness of the gross violations of believers’ rights in Ukraine and to discuss mechanisms for protecting the canonical Ukrainian Orthodox Church.
#Ukraine #West
On November 25, the bloodthirsty “coalition of the willing“ held an emergency meeting. The focus was on Ukraine’s “security guarantees” and its long-term financing, including through the “full use of frozen Russian assets.”
Supporters of the European party of war are fixated solely on causing harm to our country.
#EU #Russophobia
The European Union, originally created as an economic association of states that sought to jointly improve the well-being of their citizens, is before our eyes turning into a military-political bloc, a mere appendage of NATO pursuing a confrontational foreign policy.
Under the pretext of an invented “Russian threat,” EU governments have in recent years allocated unprecedented sums to military purposes.
Meanwhile, the European economy is experiencing prolonged stagnation, preventing EU member-state governments from increasing national budget revenues.
It is clear that cultivating the mythical “Russian threat” benefits the current EU leadership. It distracts European voters from deep internal socio-economic problems, which the European political elites apparently have no intention of resolving.
Or perhaps simply do not know how…
#Moldova
Moldova’s adjustment to NATO standards and its militarisation, together with its aggressive Russophobia, are the main guidelines of Chisinau’s foreign policy.
The most tragic aspect is that, in order to implement the so-called European integration project, representatives of the Chisinau regime are destroying ties with traditional partners in the CIS space, including Russia, which have proven their effectiveness over centuries.
This reckless policy is primarily backfiring at Moldovans. Many of them have become desperate and leave the country in search of a better life.
#Japan #Militarisation
At a time when the Japanese government is pursuing a course of remilitarisation, even raising the question of Tokyo revising its anti-nuclear commitments raises tensions in the Asia-Pacific region.
There is no doubt that practical steps in this direction, if taken, will have irreversible global consequences in the field of strategic security.
#Laos #NationalDay
On December 2, Laos celebrates a national holiday – the 50th anniversary since the Lao People’s Democratic Republic was established.
We sincerely congratulate our Lao friends on this holiday, and wish the friendly people of Laos wellbeing, prosperity, and every success. We reaffirm our commitment to further strengthening the strategic partnership between our countries in the interest of promoting peace, stability, and security in the Asia-Pacific Region.
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Vladimir Putin is holding a meeting with US Special Envoy Steven Witkoff
Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov and Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev are attending the meeting on the Russian side. The United States is represented by Mr Witkoff together with entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners Jared Kushner.
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Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov and Special Presidential Representative for Investment and Economic Cooperation with Foreign Countries, CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) Kirill Dmitriev are attending the meeting on the Russian side. The United States is represented by Mr Witkoff together with entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners Jared Kushner.
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Situation in the special military operation zone, talks on a settlement for Ukraine, and attacks on tankers off the coast of Turkiye: the President covered these and other topics in his answers to the media
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin's answers to media questions (December 2, 2025, Moscow)
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❓ Question: In a few hours you will meet Stephen Witkoff, who has travelled to Moscow specifically for the negotiating process. In fact, it now involves only the American Side. Why are the Europeans silent, why are they so detached from this process?
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Europeans are not silent. They are offended that they have supposedly been excluded from the negotiating process. Let me be clear: no one excluded them – they excluded themselves. At one point we maintained close contact with them, and then they abruptly cut off relations with Russia.
Why did they do this? Because they adopted the idea of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia and, apparently, still live under this illusion. Although they understand – rationally understand – that this is long in the past, that it was impossible. They mistook wishful thinking for reality at the time, but cannot and do not want to admit it to themselves. They removed themselves from this process – that is the first point.
The second point – seeing that they are also unhappy with today’s outcome, they have started to hinder the efforts of the current US Administration and President Trump to achieve peace through negotiations.
They refused peace talks themselves, and now they are obstructing President Trump.
The third point – they have no peace agenda, as they are on the side of war. And even when they ostensibly try to introduce some adjustments to President Trump’s proposals – we see this clearly – all these adjustments are aimed at one thing only: to block the entire peace process, to put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable to Russia (and they know this), and then to blame Russia for derailing the peace process. That is their goal.
If they wish to align themselves with reality – with the situation that exists “on the ground”, as they say – they are welcome. We do not rule this out.
❓ Question: Péter Szijjártó said today that Europe could find itself in a state of war with Russia. He says NATO, its European part, plans to bring its troops to full combat readiness by 2029, and that by 2030 there is a risk of armed conflict. Are we preparing for anything of this kind?
💬 Vladimir Putin: We have no intention to fight Europe – I have said this a hundred times. But if Europe suddenly decides it wants a war with us and starts one, we are ready right now. There can be no doubt about that.
The only question is this: if Europe does start a war with us, I believe events might escalate very quickly. This won't be Ukraine. In Ukraine, we are acting with surgical precision, carefully. It is not a "war" in the direct, modern sense of the word.
But if Europe were to start a war with us, the situation could very quickly reach a point where there is... simply no one left for us to negotiate with.
❓ Question: Could you comment on the attacks on tankers off the coast of Türkiye? There was another such incident today.
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Ukrainian armed forces have previously tried to strike our seaports. We responded – we did not initiate these operations – with similar strikes. This primarily concerned vessels delivering military equipment, hardware, and ammunition to Ukraine. Ukraine’s armed forces have crossed into piracy.
What response measures are available to us?
❗️ We will expand the range of our strikes against port facilities and against vessels and ships entering Ukrainian ports.
If this continues, we will consider – I am not saying we will do it, but we will consider – taking retaliatory measures against ships of those countries that assist Ukraine in carrying out these piracy attacks.
The most radical option is to cut Ukraine off from the sea entirely. That would make piracy impossible in principle. But all this would be escalatory.
I hope that the Ukrainian military and political leadership, as well as those standing behind them, will reflect on whether it is worth continuing this practice.
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❓ Question: In a few hours you will meet Stephen Witkoff, who has travelled to Moscow specifically for the negotiating process. In fact, it now involves only the American Side. Why are the Europeans silent, why are they so detached from this process?
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Europeans are not silent. They are offended that they have supposedly been excluded from the negotiating process. Let me be clear: no one excluded them – they excluded themselves. At one point we maintained close contact with them, and then they abruptly cut off relations with Russia.
Why did they do this? Because they adopted the idea of inflicting a strategic defeat on Russia and, apparently, still live under this illusion. Although they understand – rationally understand – that this is long in the past, that it was impossible. They mistook wishful thinking for reality at the time, but cannot and do not want to admit it to themselves. They removed themselves from this process – that is the first point.
The second point – seeing that they are also unhappy with today’s outcome, they have started to hinder the efforts of the current US Administration and President Trump to achieve peace through negotiations.
They refused peace talks themselves, and now they are obstructing President Trump.
The third point – they have no peace agenda, as they are on the side of war. And even when they ostensibly try to introduce some adjustments to President Trump’s proposals – we see this clearly – all these adjustments are aimed at one thing only: to block the entire peace process, to put forward demands that are absolutely unacceptable to Russia (and they know this), and then to blame Russia for derailing the peace process. That is their goal.
If they wish to align themselves with reality – with the situation that exists “on the ground”, as they say – they are welcome. We do not rule this out.
❓ Question: Péter Szijjártó said today that Europe could find itself in a state of war with Russia. He says NATO, its European part, plans to bring its troops to full combat readiness by 2029, and that by 2030 there is a risk of armed conflict. Are we preparing for anything of this kind?
💬 Vladimir Putin: We have no intention to fight Europe – I have said this a hundred times. But if Europe suddenly decides it wants a war with us and starts one, we are ready right now. There can be no doubt about that.
The only question is this: if Europe does start a war with us, I believe events might escalate very quickly. This won't be Ukraine. In Ukraine, we are acting with surgical precision, carefully. It is not a "war" in the direct, modern sense of the word.
But if Europe were to start a war with us, the situation could very quickly reach a point where there is... simply no one left for us to negotiate with.
❓ Question: Could you comment on the attacks on tankers off the coast of Türkiye? There was another such incident today.
💬 Vladimir Putin: The Ukrainian armed forces have previously tried to strike our seaports. We responded – we did not initiate these operations – with similar strikes. This primarily concerned vessels delivering military equipment, hardware, and ammunition to Ukraine. Ukraine’s armed forces have crossed into piracy.
What response measures are available to us?
❗️ We will expand the range of our strikes against port facilities and against vessels and ships entering Ukrainian ports.
If this continues, we will consider – I am not saying we will do it, but we will consider – taking retaliatory measures against ships of those countries that assist Ukraine in carrying out these piracy attacks.
The most radical option is to cut Ukraine off from the sea entirely. That would make piracy impossible in principle. But all this would be escalatory.
I hope that the Ukrainian military and political leadership, as well as those standing behind them, will reflect on whether it is worth continuing this practice.
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⚡️ Statement by Aide to the President of Russia Yuri Ushakov on President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with the Special Envoy of the US President Stephen Witkoff (December 3, 2025, Moscow)
💬 Yuri Ushakov: The conversation was very useful, constructive, substantive, and lasted five hours. This made it possible to thoroughly discuss prospects for further joint work aimed at achieving a long-term peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
Naturally, together with our American colleagues, we discussed the contents of the documents that the US had handed over to Moscow some time ago. We did not discuss specific wording or specific American proposals – we discussed the substance behind the proposals contained in these documents.
There were points with which we could agree, and the President confirmed this to his interlocutors; and there were points that drew criticism, and the President likewise did not conceal our critical, even negative, attitude to a number of proposals.
What matters most is that the discussion was very productive. And most importantly, I would stress once again that both Sides expressed readiness to continue joint work to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
Specific territorial issues were discussed, since without addressing them, we do not see a way to resolve the crisis. Of course, the enormous prospects for future economic cooperation between Russia and the US were also discussed. By the way, this has been raised repeatedly at earlier meetings. But today it was emphasized that if we genuinely want to cooperate – and the opportunities for this are immense – then real determination must now be shown, both in Moscow and in Washington.
Overall, it was a very useful, positive conversation. And, of course, the meeting began with the Trump representatives conveying greetings and best wishes from their President to Vladimir Putin. In turn, our President asked them to convey his friendly greetings to President Trump. Moreover, he passed on not only friendly greetings, but also a number of important political signals, which will be delivered to Washington.
Answers to media questions:
• It was agreed that at the level of aides and other representatives we will continue contacts with the US Side, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner who visited the Kremlin today. As for a possible meeting at the presidential level, this will depend on the progress we manage to achieve along this path as we work persistently and consistently through the channels of aides, foreign ministries, and other agencies.
• There was a document containing 27 points. It was handed to us, and we studied it. Although we did not work on the specific wording or engage in discussions with our American colleagues on that matter. Then we received several more documents – four documents, to be specific – which were also discussed today at the meeting . All of them concern a long-term peaceful settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. Initially there was one version; then that version was revised, and instead of one document, four appeared.
• A compromise version has not been found yet. However, some of the American ideas look more or less acceptable, but they require discussion. Some of the proposed wording does not suit us.
• We agreed with our US colleagues that we will not disclose the substance of the talks. This is perfectly reasonable. The talks were completely closed and confidential. Considerable work still lies ahead, both in Washington and in Moscow. This was agreed, and contacts will continue.
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💬 Yuri Ushakov: The conversation was very useful, constructive, substantive, and lasted five hours. This made it possible to thoroughly discuss prospects for further joint work aimed at achieving a long-term peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
Naturally, together with our American colleagues, we discussed the contents of the documents that the US had handed over to Moscow some time ago. We did not discuss specific wording or specific American proposals – we discussed the substance behind the proposals contained in these documents.
There were points with which we could agree, and the President confirmed this to his interlocutors; and there were points that drew criticism, and the President likewise did not conceal our critical, even negative, attitude to a number of proposals.
What matters most is that the discussion was very productive. And most importantly, I would stress once again that both Sides expressed readiness to continue joint work to achieve a long-term peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
Specific territorial issues were discussed, since without addressing them, we do not see a way to resolve the crisis. Of course, the enormous prospects for future economic cooperation between Russia and the US were also discussed. By the way, this has been raised repeatedly at earlier meetings. But today it was emphasized that if we genuinely want to cooperate – and the opportunities for this are immense – then real determination must now be shown, both in Moscow and in Washington.
Overall, it was a very useful, positive conversation. And, of course, the meeting began with the Trump representatives conveying greetings and best wishes from their President to Vladimir Putin. In turn, our President asked them to convey his friendly greetings to President Trump. Moreover, he passed on not only friendly greetings, but also a number of important political signals, which will be delivered to Washington.
Answers to media questions:
• It was agreed that at the level of aides and other representatives we will continue contacts with the US Side, including Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner who visited the Kremlin today. As for a possible meeting at the presidential level, this will depend on the progress we manage to achieve along this path as we work persistently and consistently through the channels of aides, foreign ministries, and other agencies.
• There was a document containing 27 points. It was handed to us, and we studied it. Although we did not work on the specific wording or engage in discussions with our American colleagues on that matter. Then we received several more documents – four documents, to be specific – which were also discussed today at the meeting . All of them concern a long-term peaceful settlement of the crisis in Ukraine. Initially there was one version; then that version was revised, and instead of one document, four appeared.
• A compromise version has not been found yet. However, some of the American ideas look more or less acceptable, but they require discussion. Some of the proposed wording does not suit us.
• We agreed with our US colleagues that we will not disclose the substance of the talks. This is perfectly reasonable. The talks were completely closed and confidential. Considerable work still lies ahead, both in Washington and in Moscow. This was agreed, and contacts will continue.
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⛓️ December 2 marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
◼️ Slavery is one of the darkest and most tragic chapters in world history. A hideous crime against humanity, which went hand in hand with great numbers of forcibly displaced peoples in the colonial era of the modern period, stands behind this short word. The bitter legacy of the slave trade compounded by the aftermath of colonialism still shows itself today in deep economic inequality, persistent social discrimination, and profound cultural trauma in the countries that were victims of, primarily, European powers.
From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the slave trade perpetuated by Euro-Atlantic Powers extended across multiple regions and continents, including Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and North and South America.
Organised slave trading in new times was initiated by the Portuguese who began exploring Africa in the early 15th century. Initial interest in exporting gold and spices soon expanded to the widespread capture of slaves. Later, the forts established by the Portuguese on the West African coast became major slave markets.
The transatlantic slave trade followed the discovery of America. The exploitation of indigenous populations, the extermination of those who resisted, and diseases brought from Europe rapidly devastated local populations.
The drive for profit and benefits offered by mining and sugar and coffee production amid a shrinking labour force pushed Europeans to seek cheap labour. By the 16th century, Spanish authorities had begun issuing official permits for slave trading, thereby legalising this criminal and immoral way of gaining economic benefit.
The wealth of Britain, the Netherlands, France, and the United States originated back then and derived from extracting maximum profit from cheap slave labour at the cost of millions of human lives. Entire dynasties of slave traders emerged, buying titles and entering the ranks of the high nobility. The rise of capitalism was accompanied by the worst colonial practices.
❗️ The key role in decolonisation was played by the 1960 Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples adopted largely at the initiative of the Soviet Union.
Decolonisation radically reshaped the established ideas about law and justice, and the historical and international legal responsibility of former colonial powers towards their colonies. However, by the second half of the 20th century, supranational integration processes had pushed issues of colonial legacy off the international agenda.
Today, the West still prefers to remain silent about the tragic events connected to four centuries of exploitation of the African continent and crimes against the indigenous peoples of Latin America, refusing to compensate for the damage.
⚡️ According to the UN, around 17 million people were taken from Africa during the slave trade. This figure includes only those who reached the New World; many more died en route. Experts note that the actual numbers were much higher. Cultural treasures were looted, and enormous damage was inflicted on the continent’s economic potential, which the African Reparations Commission has estimated at $777 trillion.
Despite the egregious historical injustice, African states today have established themselves as respected members of the international community and have achieved widely recognised success in economic and social development.
🇷🇺🌍 Russia stands in solidarity with the African states in their pursuit of a more just multipolar world and in addressing socioeconomic inequalities exacerbated by sophisticated neocolonial policies towards Africa pursued by the countries of the collective West that are already stained by the bloody crimes of the past.
#Colonialism #Neocolonialism
◼️ Slavery is one of the darkest and most tragic chapters in world history. A hideous crime against humanity, which went hand in hand with great numbers of forcibly displaced peoples in the colonial era of the modern period, stands behind this short word. The bitter legacy of the slave trade compounded by the aftermath of colonialism still shows itself today in deep economic inequality, persistent social discrimination, and profound cultural trauma in the countries that were victims of, primarily, European powers.
From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the slave trade perpetuated by Euro-Atlantic Powers extended across multiple regions and continents, including Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and North and South America.
Organised slave trading in new times was initiated by the Portuguese who began exploring Africa in the early 15th century. Initial interest in exporting gold and spices soon expanded to the widespread capture of slaves. Later, the forts established by the Portuguese on the West African coast became major slave markets.
The transatlantic slave trade followed the discovery of America. The exploitation of indigenous populations, the extermination of those who resisted, and diseases brought from Europe rapidly devastated local populations.
The drive for profit and benefits offered by mining and sugar and coffee production amid a shrinking labour force pushed Europeans to seek cheap labour. By the 16th century, Spanish authorities had begun issuing official permits for slave trading, thereby legalising this criminal and immoral way of gaining economic benefit.
The wealth of Britain, the Netherlands, France, and the United States originated back then and derived from extracting maximum profit from cheap slave labour at the cost of millions of human lives. Entire dynasties of slave traders emerged, buying titles and entering the ranks of the high nobility. The rise of capitalism was accompanied by the worst colonial practices.
❗️ The key role in decolonisation was played by the 1960 Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples adopted largely at the initiative of the Soviet Union.
Decolonisation radically reshaped the established ideas about law and justice, and the historical and international legal responsibility of former colonial powers towards their colonies. However, by the second half of the 20th century, supranational integration processes had pushed issues of colonial legacy off the international agenda.
Today, the West still prefers to remain silent about the tragic events connected to four centuries of exploitation of the African continent and crimes against the indigenous peoples of Latin America, refusing to compensate for the damage.
⚡️ According to the UN, around 17 million people were taken from Africa during the slave trade. This figure includes only those who reached the New World; many more died en route. Experts note that the actual numbers were much higher. Cultural treasures were looted, and enormous damage was inflicted on the continent’s economic potential, which the African Reparations Commission has estimated at $777 trillion.
Despite the egregious historical injustice, African states today have established themselves as respected members of the international community and have achieved widely recognised success in economic and social development.
🇷🇺🌍 Russia stands in solidarity with the African states in their pursuit of a more just multipolar world and in addressing socioeconomic inequalities exacerbated by sophisticated neocolonial policies towards Africa pursued by the countries of the collective West that are already stained by the bloody crimes of the past.
#Colonialism #Neocolonialism
The decision on a new package of military assistance to the Kiev regime was made by the Australian government amid a raging corruption scandal in Ukraine, which revealed that at least US$100 million had been stolen by Zelensky’s close associates.
For Australian taxpayers it will be the waste of another AUD 95 million.
The money will be used to prop up the neo-Nazi regime, which, since the anti-constitutional armed coup d’etat in Kiev in 2014, has been destroying everything Russian be it the language, Orthodox religion and Church or the Russian identity itself. The West calls it “democracy”.
Today’s announcement by official Canberra was also made against the backdrop of efforts of Russia and the current US Administration aimed at achieving a long-term peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
Pumping the Kiev regime with money and weapons undermines and delays the prospects for sustainable peace, which is impossible without demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine.
For Australian taxpayers it will be the waste of another AUD 95 million.
The money will be used to prop up the neo-Nazi regime, which, since the anti-constitutional armed coup d’etat in Kiev in 2014, has been destroying everything Russian be it the language, Orthodox religion and Church or the Russian identity itself. The West calls it “democracy”.
Today’s announcement by official Canberra was also made against the backdrop of efforts of Russia and the current US Administration aimed at achieving a long-term peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis.
Pumping the Kiev regime with money and weapons undermines and delays the prospects for sustainable peace, which is impossible without demilitarisation and denazification of Ukraine.
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#Announcement
⚡️ On December 19 at 12 pm (Moscow time), the “End of Year Conference with Vladimir Putin” will be broadcast live.
The Russian President will review the results of the outgoing year and answer questions from journalists and citizens across the country.
Questions may be submitted via:
👉 the programme’s website
👉 by SMS / MMS to 0–40–40
👉 by phone at 8–800–200–40–40
👉 through the dedicated mobile app
👉 through the social networks VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and the chatbot in the national messenger MAX.
Questions are accepted starting 3 pm on December 4 until the end of the programme on December 19.
⚡️ On December 19 at 12 pm (Moscow time), the “End of Year Conference with Vladimir Putin” will be broadcast live.
The Russian President will review the results of the outgoing year and answer questions from journalists and citizens across the country.
Questions may be submitted via:
👉 the programme’s website
👉 by SMS / MMS to 0–40–40
👉 by phone at 8–800–200–40–40
👉 through the dedicated mobile app
👉 through the social networks VKontakte, Odnoklassniki and the chatbot in the national messenger MAX.
Questions are accepted starting 3 pm on December 4 until the end of the programme on December 19.
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🎙 President Vladimir Putin's interview with Aaj Tak and India Today (December 4, 2025)
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❓ Question: The history of Russia-India relations spans more than seven decades. This friendship is over 70 years old. How do you assess the strength of this friendship today?
💬 Vladimir Putin: You know, the world is changing very quickly, and the speed of these changes is growing – everyone can see this clearly. The global configuration is shifting, new centres of power are emerging. In these conditions, stability between major countries becomes extremely important. It creates a solid foundation for steady development – both bilaterally and globally.
In this sense, our work together with Prime Minister Modi is of great significance, even beyond the bilateral dimension. And when it comes specifically to our countries, stability across certain areas of cooperation is critically important, because it guarantees the achievement of the goals we have set for ourselves. <...>
We have an entire roadmap for cooperation across key sectors. The most important areas are certainly those oriented towards the future – high technologies. Russia and India work together in these fields in space, in energy – including nuclear energy, as is well known from the Kudankulam NPP, one of our major joint projects – as well as in shipbuilding and aviation.
❓ Question: There has been enormous pressure on India and on Russia, especially regarding oil. India has faced strong Western pressure. How can both countries counter this sanctions policy?
💬 Vladimir Putin: Our energy cooperation with India remains unaffected by present political shifts – and even by the tragic developments in Ukraine. <...>
Trade in oil and petroleum products, and the refining of Russian oil for Indian consumers, proceeds in a completely stable and predictable manner. I know the sentiment of our Russian partners and companies – they regard their Indian counterparts as reliable and very serious people. <...>
The US still purchases nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel – uranium for reactors operating in the US. If the US has the right to buy fuel from us, why should India be deprived of this right? This is a question that deserves careful consideration, and we are ready to discuss it with President Trump.
❓ Question: In your view, what would constitute a victory for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war? What are the “red lines”?
💬 Vladimir Putin: It is not about victory, as you put it – it is about the fact that Russia seeks to protect, and will certainly protect, its interests. To protect our people who live there, to protect our traditional values, the Russian language and so on. To protect the centuries-old religious heritage of these territories.
For eight years we did not recognize the self-proclaimed republics. They declared independence, and we tried to help establish relations between the rest of Ukraine and these republics. Later, when we realized this was impossible – that they were simply being eradicated – we were forced to recognize them.
And we immediately told Ukraine, told the Ukrainian military: people do not want to live with you, they held a referendum and voted for independence – withdraw your forces from there, and there will be no military action. No, they preferred to fight it out.
Now they have fought themselves into the situation we see today. And essentially it all comes down to the following: 👉 either we liberate these territories by military means, or Ukrainian troops eventually withdraw and stop killing people there. <...>
As I have already said, the most important thing for them [the Kiev regime] – is to realize that the best way to resolve issues is to reach an agreement by peaceful means on precisely what we sought to negotiate with them back in 2022.
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❓ Question: The history of Russia-India relations spans more than seven decades. This friendship is over 70 years old. How do you assess the strength of this friendship today?
💬 Vladimir Putin: You know, the world is changing very quickly, and the speed of these changes is growing – everyone can see this clearly. The global configuration is shifting, new centres of power are emerging. In these conditions, stability between major countries becomes extremely important. It creates a solid foundation for steady development – both bilaterally and globally.
In this sense, our work together with Prime Minister Modi is of great significance, even beyond the bilateral dimension. And when it comes specifically to our countries, stability across certain areas of cooperation is critically important, because it guarantees the achievement of the goals we have set for ourselves. <...>
We have an entire roadmap for cooperation across key sectors. The most important areas are certainly those oriented towards the future – high technologies. Russia and India work together in these fields in space, in energy – including nuclear energy, as is well known from the Kudankulam NPP, one of our major joint projects – as well as in shipbuilding and aviation.
❓ Question: There has been enormous pressure on India and on Russia, especially regarding oil. India has faced strong Western pressure. How can both countries counter this sanctions policy?
💬 Vladimir Putin: Our energy cooperation with India remains unaffected by present political shifts – and even by the tragic developments in Ukraine. <...>
Trade in oil and petroleum products, and the refining of Russian oil for Indian consumers, proceeds in a completely stable and predictable manner. I know the sentiment of our Russian partners and companies – they regard their Indian counterparts as reliable and very serious people. <...>
The US still purchases nuclear fuel from us for its own nuclear power plants. That is also fuel – uranium for reactors operating in the US. If the US has the right to buy fuel from us, why should India be deprived of this right? This is a question that deserves careful consideration, and we are ready to discuss it with President Trump.
❓ Question: In your view, what would constitute a victory for Russia in the Russia-Ukraine war? What are the “red lines”?
💬 Vladimir Putin: It is not about victory, as you put it – it is about the fact that Russia seeks to protect, and will certainly protect, its interests. To protect our people who live there, to protect our traditional values, the Russian language and so on. To protect the centuries-old religious heritage of these territories.
For eight years we did not recognize the self-proclaimed republics. They declared independence, and we tried to help establish relations between the rest of Ukraine and these republics. Later, when we realized this was impossible – that they were simply being eradicated – we were forced to recognize them.
And we immediately told Ukraine, told the Ukrainian military: people do not want to live with you, they held a referendum and voted for independence – withdraw your forces from there, and there will be no military action. No, they preferred to fight it out.
Now they have fought themselves into the situation we see today. And essentially it all comes down to the following: 👉 either we liberate these territories by military means, or Ukrainian troops eventually withdraw and stop killing people there. <...>
As I have already said, the most important thing for them [the Kiev regime] – is to realize that the best way to resolve issues is to reach an agreement by peaceful means on precisely what we sought to negotiate with them back in 2022.
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 A ceremonial reception for President of Russia Vladimir Putin by President of India, Droupadi Murmu, and Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, was held in front of the Presidential Palace in New Delhi.
After the ceremony, the Russian President visited the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, who led the Indian people in their struggle for independence.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
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After the ceremony, the Russian President visited the Memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, who led the Indian people in their struggle for independence.
#RussiaIndia #DruzhbaDosti
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🇷🇺🇮🇳 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.