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🎙 Remarks by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the Ambassadorial Roundtable “The Ukrainian Crisis. Digital Threats and International Information Security” (March 5, 2026, Moscow)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: This is far from the first time we are meeting to discuss an issue that is central to us in international politics. President Vladimir Putin and other representatives of the Russian leadership have repeatedly stated this.
The goal of the war waged against Russia – prepared and ultimately unleashed by the West through the Ukrainian regime – is to weaken our country and, as they themselves say, inflict a “strategic defeat” on it. There is every reason to believe that behind this goal also lies a desire to “break up” our country.
At the same time, many other developments are unfolding around the world – including the events in the Middle East – a result of the aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. In this regard, I cannot but mention this crisis, which threatens colossal negative consequences for the entire world – for global stability, the global economy and everything that was once called globalization for the prosperity of all humanity.
All of this has been destroyed.
Civilians are suffering both in Iran and, as a result of Iran’s retaliatory actions, in neighboring Arab states. We express our condolences for all civilian casualties. We also see the damage being inflicted on civilian infrastructure across the countries of the Persian Gulf.
#UkrainianCrisis
We are conducting negotiations with our US colleagues, who are assisting in the dialogue with Ukraine. Quite recently, several trilateral rounds took place in Abu Dhabi – for which we are sincerely grateful to our Emirati friends – and in Geneva.
❗️ At present, we see no grounds to believe that these talks are merely a “smokescreen”, as we remain in direct contact with our American counterparts.
At the same time, we clearly see that during the seven months since Anchorage, Ukrainians and Europeans have made – and continue to make – every effort to reinterpret and rewrite the understandings reached there.
We see how negotiators in the US are facing pressure and the temptation to yield to it – shifting the entire responsibility for further steps, as they say, onto Russia in order to meet certain symbolic dates in this year’s political calendar. This, too, is a fact. But our conscience is clear.
We remain faithful to the understandings reached at the initiative of the US in Alaska.
We are fully committed to the Alaska agreements. Our American colleagues know perfectly well what we are referring to, since these were their proposals.
I hope that no one will divert our American colleagues from this true path, despite all the efforts of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and other “masters” of the Kiev regime.
#MiddleEast #Iran
▪️ We express our condolences for all civilian casualties and see the damage being inflicted on civilian infrastructure across the countries of the Persian Gulf.
I have no doubt that one of the objectives was to drive a wedge between the countries of the region – between the Persian Gulf states, Iran and its Arab neighbors – among whom a positive process of normalization had been developing in recent years.
This became particularly evident when Saudi Arabia and Iran restored diplomatic relations. Russia actively contributed to this process.
For many years we have been promoting a unifying agenda. 👉 For more than 20 years, we have been working to mobilize support for the Concept of Collective Security in the Persian Gulf. This initiative envisages participation by all coastal states and their key neighbors and – as originally proposed – the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, ensuring transparency, confidence-building measures and practical steps to use this immensely rich region in the interests of the prosperity of its peoples.
The West has done everything to prevent the advancement of a positive agenda in the Gulf region.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: This is far from the first time we are meeting to discuss an issue that is central to us in international politics. President Vladimir Putin and other representatives of the Russian leadership have repeatedly stated this.
The goal of the war waged against Russia – prepared and ultimately unleashed by the West through the Ukrainian regime – is to weaken our country and, as they themselves say, inflict a “strategic defeat” on it. There is every reason to believe that behind this goal also lies a desire to “break up” our country.
At the same time, many other developments are unfolding around the world – including the events in the Middle East – a result of the aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. In this regard, I cannot but mention this crisis, which threatens colossal negative consequences for the entire world – for global stability, the global economy and everything that was once called globalization for the prosperity of all humanity.
All of this has been destroyed.
Civilians are suffering both in Iran and, as a result of Iran’s retaliatory actions, in neighboring Arab states. We express our condolences for all civilian casualties. We also see the damage being inflicted on civilian infrastructure across the countries of the Persian Gulf.
#UkrainianCrisis
We are conducting negotiations with our US colleagues, who are assisting in the dialogue with Ukraine. Quite recently, several trilateral rounds took place in Abu Dhabi – for which we are sincerely grateful to our Emirati friends – and in Geneva.
❗️ At present, we see no grounds to believe that these talks are merely a “smokescreen”, as we remain in direct contact with our American counterparts.
At the same time, we clearly see that during the seven months since Anchorage, Ukrainians and Europeans have made – and continue to make – every effort to reinterpret and rewrite the understandings reached there.
We see how negotiators in the US are facing pressure and the temptation to yield to it – shifting the entire responsibility for further steps, as they say, onto Russia in order to meet certain symbolic dates in this year’s political calendar. This, too, is a fact. But our conscience is clear.
We remain faithful to the understandings reached at the initiative of the US in Alaska.
We are fully committed to the Alaska agreements. Our American colleagues know perfectly well what we are referring to, since these were their proposals.
I hope that no one will divert our American colleagues from this true path, despite all the efforts of the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and other “masters” of the Kiev regime.
#MiddleEast #Iran
▪️ We express our condolences for all civilian casualties and see the damage being inflicted on civilian infrastructure across the countries of the Persian Gulf.
I have no doubt that one of the objectives was to drive a wedge between the countries of the region – between the Persian Gulf states, Iran and its Arab neighbors – among whom a positive process of normalization had been developing in recent years.
This became particularly evident when Saudi Arabia and Iran restored diplomatic relations. Russia actively contributed to this process.
For many years we have been promoting a unifying agenda. 👉 For more than 20 years, we have been working to mobilize support for the Concept of Collective Security in the Persian Gulf. This initiative envisages participation by all coastal states and their key neighbors and – as originally proposed – the five permanent members of the UN Security Council, ensuring transparency, confidence-building measures and practical steps to use this immensely rich region in the interests of the prosperity of its peoples.
The West has done everything to prevent the advancement of a positive agenda in the Gulf region.
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⚡️ As a result of a complex negotiation process, 200 Russian servicemen were returned on March 5 from the territory controlled by the Kiev regime.
Their release became possible thanks to the humanitarian mediation of the UAE and the US.
All Russian servicemen who have returned home are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
❗️ An exchange under the “300 for 300” formula is scheduled for March 6.
In total, 500 Russian servicemen are expected to return home on March 5-6.
Their release became possible thanks to the humanitarian mediation of the UAE and the US.
All Russian servicemen who have returned home are receiving the necessary medical and psychological assistance.
❗️ An exchange under the “300 for 300” formula is scheduled for March 6.
In total, 500 Russian servicemen are expected to return home on March 5-6.
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#АНОНС
Международный исторический конкурс «Первый в космосе»
🚀 65 лет назад человек впервые покинул Землю. Его звали Юрий Гагарин. Этот полёт изменил историю всего мира
💡 Если тебе 14–17 лет, ты владеешь русским языком, живёшь за пределами России и интересуешься историей, наукой и космосом, то у тебя есть шанс стать частью международного исторического конкурса «Первый в космосе».
Это не просто проверка знаний, а возможность рассказать миру, почему первый полёт человека в космос остаётся важным и сегодня.
Для участия необходимо:
➡️ Ознакомиться с Положением о проведении конкурса
➡️ С 20 февраля по 15 марта 2026 года пройти регистрацию и выполнить творческое задание на одну из предложенных тем
➡️ Ознакомиться с вариантами творческого оформления видеоролика в инструкции
➡️ Быть подписанным на молодежный телеграм-канал МДС
Основные расходы на участие, включая перелет и проживание победителей, покрываются организаторами.
✨ Полёт Юрия Гагарина – это история о смелости, науке и вере в будущее. Твоя история тоже может быть услышана.
#ПервыйВКосмосе
Международный исторический конкурс «Первый в космосе»
🚀 65 лет назад человек впервые покинул Землю. Его звали Юрий Гагарин. Этот полёт изменил историю всего мира
💡 Если тебе 14–17 лет, ты владеешь русским языком, живёшь за пределами России и интересуешься историей, наукой и космосом, то у тебя есть шанс стать частью международного исторического конкурса «Первый в космосе».
Это не просто проверка знаний, а возможность рассказать миру, почему первый полёт человека в космос остаётся важным и сегодня.
Для участия необходимо:
➡️ Ознакомиться с Положением о проведении конкурса
➡️ С 20 февраля по 15 марта 2026 года пройти регистрацию и выполнить творческое задание на одну из предложенных тем
➡️ Ознакомиться с вариантами творческого оформления видеоролика в инструкции
➡️ Быть подписанным на молодежный телеграм-канал МДС
Основные расходы на участие, включая перелет и проживание победителей, покрываются организаторами.
✨ Полёт Юрия Гагарина – это история о смелости, науке и вере в будущее. Твоя история тоже может быть услышана.
#ПервыйВКосмосе
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🇷🇺🇨🇫Key takeaways from Russian President Vladimir Putin’s statements during negotiations with Central African Republic’s leader Faustin-Archange Touadera (5 March 2026):
• Russian President Vladimir Putin personally congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his victory in the most recent presidential election in the Central African Republic.
• An intergovernmental commission on trade and economic ties will be established shortly in the Central African Republic.
• Russia and the Central African Republic have promising opportunities for collaboration in the humanitarian sphere.
• The Russian leader expressed gratitude to the Central African Republic's president for his efforts in promoting the Russian language within the country.
• Moscow will increase the state scholarship quota for young students from the Central African Republic to study in Russia.
#RussiaCAR
• Russian President Vladimir Putin personally congratulated Faustin-Archange Touadera on his victory in the most recent presidential election in the Central African Republic.
• An intergovernmental commission on trade and economic ties will be established shortly in the Central African Republic.
• Russia and the Central African Republic have promising opportunities for collaboration in the humanitarian sphere.
• The Russian leader expressed gratitude to the Central African Republic's president for his efforts in promoting the Russian language within the country.
• Moscow will increase the state scholarship quota for young students from the Central African Republic to study in Russia.
#RussiaCAR
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🇷🇺⚡️🇿🇦 From 3-5 March 2026, Africa Energy Indaba 2026 took place in Cape Town, one of the largest energy forums on the African continent.
🌐 The conference traditionally brings together government officials, energy companies, international investors and regulators to discuss the future of Africa’s energy sector, from energy security and investment to the development of renewable and nuclear technologies.
The final day of the conference featured active participation by the South African division of Rosatom. Its head, Ryan Collyer, took part in several discussions focused on the development of nuclear energy and workforce training for the sector across the continent.
✍️ An important milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Rosatom South Africa and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA).
The document aims to strengthen human capacity in the nuclear sector. The parties agreed to jointly develop an educational and professional ecosystem for specialists working in the nuclear field.
This includes launching training and professional development programmes, supporting young professionals and technical students, and expanding employment opportunities in the nuclear industry.
For its part, Rosatom, which has been present on the African energy market for several years, continues to promote educational and technological initiatives across the continent, from training specialists to providing advisory support for nuclear projects.
☝️ The signed memorandum became one of the practical outcomes of Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reflecting the growing interest of African countries in developing nuclear energy as part of the continent’s future energy mix.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #AfricaEnergyIndaba
🌐 The conference traditionally brings together government officials, energy companies, international investors and regulators to discuss the future of Africa’s energy sector, from energy security and investment to the development of renewable and nuclear technologies.
The final day of the conference featured active participation by the South African division of Rosatom. Its head, Ryan Collyer, took part in several discussions focused on the development of nuclear energy and workforce training for the sector across the continent.
✍️ An important milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Rosatom South Africa and the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA).
The document aims to strengthen human capacity in the nuclear sector. The parties agreed to jointly develop an educational and professional ecosystem for specialists working in the nuclear field.
This includes launching training and professional development programmes, supporting young professionals and technical students, and expanding employment opportunities in the nuclear industry.
For its part, Rosatom, which has been present on the African energy market for several years, continues to promote educational and technological initiatives across the continent, from training specialists to providing advisory support for nuclear projects.
☝️ The signed memorandum became one of the practical outcomes of Africa Energy Indaba 2026, reflecting the growing interest of African countries in developing nuclear energy as part of the continent’s future energy mix.
#RussiaSouthAfrica #AfricaEnergyIndaba
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⚡️ Russia interested in expanding to African markets – Minister Maxim Reshetnikov
Russia is interested in entering African markets, which are among the fastest-growing in the world. This was stated by Russia’s Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov.
According to Maxim Reshetnikov, priority areas for cooperation with African countries include:
• agriculture and the agro-industrial sector
• energy resources
• the application of Russian technologies
🇷🇺🌍 Earlier, in June 2025, Reshetnikov also noted that Russia and African countries continue to expand trade and economic cooperation, including the creation of intergovernmental commissions, the establishment of a dedicated investment fund, and the development of new logistics routes.
#RussiaAfrica
Russia is interested in entering African markets, which are among the fastest-growing in the world. This was stated by Russia’s Minister of Economic Development Maxim Reshetnikov.
“It is very important to be present in this market and to enter it now, because in the coming decades Africa will be one of the fastest-growing markets on the planet. Yes, the continent is very diverse, but we must work with African countries, it represents a vast potential market for our products. This is our strategic vector,” the Minister said.
According to Maxim Reshetnikov, priority areas for cooperation with African countries include:
• agriculture and the agro-industrial sector
• energy resources
• the application of Russian technologies
🇷🇺🌍 Earlier, in June 2025, Reshetnikov also noted that Russia and African countries continue to expand trade and economic cooperation, including the creation of intergovernmental commissions, the establishment of a dedicated investment fund, and the development of new logistics routes.
#RussiaAfrica
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🇷🇺🎓🇱🇸 On 5 March 2026, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology of Lesotho hosted an online guest lecture by Dr. Daria Zelenova, Head of the #BRICS African Strategy Centre at the Institute for African Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IAS RAS), and Prof. Vera Zabotkina, Acting Vice Rector for International Cooperation of the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH).
The event was organised at the invitation of Dr. Lelingoana Lerotholi, Director of Academic Management and Research of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology of Lesotho, with the support of the Russian Embassy in South Africa and Lesotho.
At the lecture senior management and academic staff of one of the Lesotho's leading universities learned about education and research opportunities in Russia, in particular those offered by RSUH, IAS RAS and Russian-African Network University.
Following the lecture, Vera Zabotkina and Daria Zelenova answered numerous questions from the audience.
#RussiaLesotho
The event was organised at the invitation of Dr. Lelingoana Lerotholi, Director of Academic Management and Research of Limkokwing University of Creative Technology of Lesotho, with the support of the Russian Embassy in South Africa and Lesotho.
At the lecture senior management and academic staff of one of the Lesotho's leading universities learned about education and research opportunities in Russia, in particular those offered by RSUH, IAS RAS and Russian-African Network University.
Following the lecture, Vera Zabotkina and Daria Zelenova answered numerous questions from the audience.
#RussiaLesotho
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⚡️ Russia's Ministry of Defence:
300 Russian servicemen have been returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 300 Ukrainian POWs were handed over.
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance.
They will be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence.
🤝 Humanitarian mediation efforts by the UAE and the US contributed to the return of the Russian servicemen.
300 Russian servicemen have been returned from territory controlled by the Kiev regime. In exchange, 300 Ukrainian POWs were handed over.
The Russian servicemen are currently in Belarus, where they are receiving the necessary psychological and medical assistance.
They will be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation at medical facilities of the Russian Ministry of Defence.
🤝 Humanitarian mediation efforts by the UAE and the US contributed to the return of the Russian servicemen.
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🎙Интервью Посла России в ЮАР и Королевстве Лесото Р.Е.Амбарова информационному агентству ТАСС (6 марта 2026 года):
Ключевые тезисы:
🇷🇺🇱🇸 Россия - Лесото
▫️Российскую Федерацию и Королевство Лесото объединяет близость подходов по ключевым вопросам международной повестки, прежде всего в части уважения суверенного равенства государств, невмешательства во внутренние дела и укрепления центральной роли ООН.
▫️В ходе моей встречи с Министром иностранных дел и внешних связей Лесото Леджоне Мпотджоане, состоявшейся в Масеру 17 февраля с.г. обсудили актуальные вопросы двусторонних отношений и практические шаги по их развитию. Особое внимание уделили расширению торгово-экономического сотрудничества, взаимодействию в сфере образования и другим приоритетным направлениям совместной работы.
▫️ Мы чувствуем искренний интерес Лесото к развитию двустороннего диалога и практического сотрудничества. Несмотря на географическую удаленность, наши государства объединяет высокий уровень взаимопонимания.
▫️С самого начала отношения между странами строились на основе дружбы, уважения к суверенитету и приверженности международному праву. Они никогда не были омрачены колониальным наследием или попытками навязать свои модели развития - и это создает прочный фундамент доверия.
▫️ Министр иностранных дел и внешних связей Королевства Леджоне Мпотджоане в интервью местным СМИ по итогам нашего визита в Масеру дал высокую оценку состоянию двусторонних отношений. Он подчеркнул активный характер взаимодействия, прежде всего во внешнеполитической сфере.
▫️ Мы придаём большое значение активному вовлечению Лесото в работу Форума партнерства "Россия - Африка" и рассчитываем на участие лесотской делегации в предстоящем саммите «Россия - Африка» в этом году. Убеждён, что практическая работа на этой площадке способна принести Лесото конкретные и ощутимые результаты.
🤝 Перспективные направления партнерства:
▫️Потенциал партнёрства между Россией и Лесото далеко не исчерпан, напротив, он только начинает раскрываться. Прежде всего, это сотрудничество в сфере водопользования и управления водными ресурсами. Для Лесото, обладающего значительными водными запасами, обмен опытом и технологическими решениями с российскими профильными структурами может быть весьма востребованным.
▫️Мы готовы содействовать в развитии лесотской гидроэнергетики и модернизации соответствующей инфраструктуры. При этом особое внимание мы уделяем развитию собственных источников энергии в Африке, что позволяет укреплять технологический суверенитет наших партнёров в этой сфере.
▫️ Перспективным направлением является сотрудничество в горнодобывающей отрасли. Наша страна располагает значительным опытом и наработками, которые могут быть применены для развития горнодобывающей промышленности Лесото с учётом «зелёной» повестки и современных экологических стандартов.
▫️ Отдельное и традиционно важное направление – подготовка кадров. Мы намерены продолжать обучение представителей Лесотской службы полиции на курсах МВД России. Перспективным видим и расширение образовательных квот для лесотских студентов в российских государственных вузах. Российское образование по праву считается одним из лучших и конкурентоспособных в мире, обеспечивая фундаментальную подготовку по инженерным, медицинским, аграрным и гуманитарным направлениям: именно тем специальностям, которые востребованы для устойчивого развития экономики Лесото.
▫️ Считаю важным активнее вовлекать лесотскую молодёжь в культурные и гуманитарные проекты, проводимые в России: форумы, фестивали, молодёжные обмены. Это инвестиция в будущее наших отношений.
▫️ Актуальным и продиктованным временем направлением представляется и развитие сотрудничества в сфере СМИ – от программ повышения профессиональной квалификации для лесотских журналистов до обмена контентом и налаживания прямых контактов между редакциями. В условиях стремительно меняющегося информационного пространства такие связи способствуют лучшему взаимопониманию и формированию объективного представления друг о друге
#РоссияЛесото #АмбаровИзПервыхУст #АмбаровТАСС
Ключевые тезисы:
🇷🇺🇱🇸 Россия - Лесото
▫️Российскую Федерацию и Королевство Лесото объединяет близость подходов по ключевым вопросам международной повестки, прежде всего в части уважения суверенного равенства государств, невмешательства во внутренние дела и укрепления центральной роли ООН.
▫️В ходе моей встречи с Министром иностранных дел и внешних связей Лесото Леджоне Мпотджоане, состоявшейся в Масеру 17 февраля с.г. обсудили актуальные вопросы двусторонних отношений и практические шаги по их развитию. Особое внимание уделили расширению торгово-экономического сотрудничества, взаимодействию в сфере образования и другим приоритетным направлениям совместной работы.
▫️ Мы чувствуем искренний интерес Лесото к развитию двустороннего диалога и практического сотрудничества. Несмотря на географическую удаленность, наши государства объединяет высокий уровень взаимопонимания.
▫️С самого начала отношения между странами строились на основе дружбы, уважения к суверенитету и приверженности международному праву. Они никогда не были омрачены колониальным наследием или попытками навязать свои модели развития - и это создает прочный фундамент доверия.
▫️ Министр иностранных дел и внешних связей Королевства Леджоне Мпотджоане в интервью местным СМИ по итогам нашего визита в Масеру дал высокую оценку состоянию двусторонних отношений. Он подчеркнул активный характер взаимодействия, прежде всего во внешнеполитической сфере.
▫️ Мы придаём большое значение активному вовлечению Лесото в работу Форума партнерства "Россия - Африка" и рассчитываем на участие лесотской делегации в предстоящем саммите «Россия - Африка» в этом году. Убеждён, что практическая работа на этой площадке способна принести Лесото конкретные и ощутимые результаты.
🤝 Перспективные направления партнерства:
▫️Потенциал партнёрства между Россией и Лесото далеко не исчерпан, напротив, он только начинает раскрываться. Прежде всего, это сотрудничество в сфере водопользования и управления водными ресурсами. Для Лесото, обладающего значительными водными запасами, обмен опытом и технологическими решениями с российскими профильными структурами может быть весьма востребованным.
▫️Мы готовы содействовать в развитии лесотской гидроэнергетики и модернизации соответствующей инфраструктуры. При этом особое внимание мы уделяем развитию собственных источников энергии в Африке, что позволяет укреплять технологический суверенитет наших партнёров в этой сфере.
▫️ Перспективным направлением является сотрудничество в горнодобывающей отрасли. Наша страна располагает значительным опытом и наработками, которые могут быть применены для развития горнодобывающей промышленности Лесото с учётом «зелёной» повестки и современных экологических стандартов.
▫️ Отдельное и традиционно важное направление – подготовка кадров. Мы намерены продолжать обучение представителей Лесотской службы полиции на курсах МВД России. Перспективным видим и расширение образовательных квот для лесотских студентов в российских государственных вузах. Российское образование по праву считается одним из лучших и конкурентоспособных в мире, обеспечивая фундаментальную подготовку по инженерным, медицинским, аграрным и гуманитарным направлениям: именно тем специальностям, которые востребованы для устойчивого развития экономики Лесото.
▫️ Считаю важным активнее вовлекать лесотскую молодёжь в культурные и гуманитарные проекты, проводимые в России: форумы, фестивали, молодёжные обмены. Это инвестиция в будущее наших отношений.
▫️ Актуальным и продиктованным временем направлением представляется и развитие сотрудничества в сфере СМИ – от программ повышения профессиональной квалификации для лесотских журналистов до обмена контентом и налаживания прямых контактов между редакциями. В условиях стремительно меняющегося информационного пространства такие связи способствуют лучшему взаимопониманию и формированию объективного представления друг о друге
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Посол РФ отметил потенциал сотрудничества России и Лесото
Роман Амбаров указал, что государства объединяет высокий уровень взаимопонимания
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 On March 5, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko visited the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow to express the condolences of Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the assassination of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, members of his family and officials of the military-political authorities of Iran in the unprovoked US-Israeli aggression.
Andrey Rudenko left a message in the book of condolences for the family and loved ones of the Supreme Leader and the grieving Iranian people.
He described the cynical assassination of senior officials of a sovereign state as a challenge to the foundations of international law and universal moral values.
The message noted the historical significance of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has made a major contribution to comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
During a brief conversation with Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Andrey Rudenko expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and wished them fortitude in the courageous struggle for the sovereignty and independence of their homeland.
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Andrey Rudenko left a message in the book of condolences for the family and loved ones of the Supreme Leader and the grieving Iranian people.
He described the cynical assassination of senior officials of a sovereign state as a challenge to the foundations of international law and universal moral values.
The message noted the historical significance of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has made a major contribution to comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Iran.
During a brief conversation with Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali, Andrey Rudenko expressed solidarity with the Iranian people and wished them fortitude in the courageous struggle for the sovereignty and independence of their homeland.
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#Opinion
✍️ Read the article by Gillian Schutte on IOL about the situation involving Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa A.Scherba, who used the moment to mock the deaths of hundreds of Iranians following the unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran.
👉 https://iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-03-06-ukraines-diplomatic-impunity-in-pretoria/
Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria
“In earlier periods of diplomatic practice, conduct of this nature could easily have triggered recall or resignation. Ambassadors have historically been required to step down for statements far less provocative than publicly refusing condolences following the death of a head of state. Yet in the present case Dr Olexander Scherba appears able to operate with considerable freedom inside South Africa’s public sphere.”
✍️ Read the article by Gillian Schutte on IOL about the situation involving Ukrainian ambassador to South Africa A.Scherba, who used the moment to mock the deaths of hundreds of Iranians following the unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran.
👉 https://iol.co.za/news/opinion/2026-03-06-ukraines-diplomatic-impunity-in-pretoria/
Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria
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Ukraine's Diplomatic Impunity in Pretoria
Gillian Schutte unravels the intricate web of diplomacy as Ukraine's ambassador in South Africa publicly refuses to sign a condolence book for Iran's fallen leaders, igniting a debate on the ethics of diplomatic conduct and the role of media in shaping narratives…
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On 5 March 2026, H.E. Roman Ambarov, Ambassador of Russia to South Africa visited the diplomatic mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Pretoria and conveyed his deepest condolences to Ambassador H.E. Mansour Shakib Mehr and his colleagues following the assassination of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and members of his family, in the wake of unprovoked military aggression by the United States and Israel, by signing the book of condolences.
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#RussiaIran
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5 марта 2026 года Посол России в ЮАР Р.Е.Амбаров посетил Посольство Исламской Республики Иран в Претории и выразил глубокие соболезнования Послу Мансуру Шакибу Мехру и его коллегам в связи с убийством Верховного руководителя Ирана Аятоллы Али Хаменеи и членов его семьи в результате неспровоцированной военной агрессии США и Израиля, сделав запись в книге соболезнований.
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📞 On March 6, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi held a telephone conversation.
The Sides exchanged views on the situation in the region, including the negative destabilizing consequences of the aggression against Iran.
Prospects for reducing military and political tensions in Afghan-Pakistani relations were also discussed.
❗️Sergey Lavrov stressed the need to resolve differences between Kabul and Islamabad through political and diplomatic means.
#RussiaAfghanistan
The Sides exchanged views on the situation in the region, including the negative destabilizing consequences of the aggression against Iran.
Prospects for reducing military and political tensions in Afghan-Pakistani relations were also discussed.
❗️Sergey Lavrov stressed the need to resolve differences between Kabul and Islamabad through political and diplomatic means.
#RussiaAfghanistan
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