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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin held an operational meeting with permanent members of the Security Council of the Russian Federation (January 21, 2026)
💬 Vladimir Putin: As far as the US “Peace Council” initiative is concerned, we have indeed received a personal message from President Trump inviting us to join a new international structure being established on his initiative.
In this regard, I would like first of all to thank the US President for this proposal.
We have always supported and continue to support any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability.
We also note the contribution of the current US Administration to efforts to find solutions for settling the Ukrainian crisis.
As for our participation in the “Peace Council”, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to review the documents received, consult our strategic partners on this matter, and only after that will we be able to provide a response to the invitation conveyed to us.
The proposal made to us primarily concerns settlement in the Middle East and the search for possible ways to address the urgent problems facing the Palestinian people and to resolve the acute humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
In this context, I would like to stress the main point. The key issue is that the entire process should contribute to a long-term settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the relevant UN decisions.
Even before we decide on the issue of our participation in the composition and work of the “Peace Council”, taking into account Russia’s special relations with the Palestinian people, we could, I believe, allocate 1 billion US dollars to the “Peace Council” from Russian assets that were frozen under the previous US administration.
By the way, the remaining funds from our assets frozen in the US could also be used for the restoration of territories affected by hostilities after the conclusion of a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. This possibility is also being discussed with representatives of the US Administration.
☝️ I plan to discuss all these issues with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, as well as with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are also arriving in Moscow on January 22 to continue the dialogue on Ukrainian settlement.
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❌ What is happening with Greenland does not concern us at all.
However, we do have experience in resolving similar issues with the US. In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States. If my memory serves me right, the area of Alaska is about 1 million 717 thousand square kilometres, slightly more. The US bought Alaska from us for 7.2 million US dollars.
The area of Greenland is slightly more than, I believe, 2 million 166 thousand square kilometres. That is, the difference is roughly 449-450 thousand square kilometres. If we compare this with the cost of the US acquisition of Alaska, the price for Greenland would be somewhere around 200-250 million US dollars.
If we compare this with gold prices of that period, the figure would probably be closer to one billion. But I think the US could handle that amount as well.
Most importantly, Denmark and the US also have their own experience in this regard. If I am not mistaken, in 1917 Denmark sold, and the US purchased, the Virgin Islands. So such experience also exists.
By the way, Denmark has always treated Greenland as a colony and treated it rather harshly, if not brutally. However, this is a separate issue and is hardly relevant to the current discussion.
👉 In any case, this definitely does not concern us. I think they will sort it out between themselves.
💬 Vladimir Putin: As far as the US “Peace Council” initiative is concerned, we have indeed received a personal message from President Trump inviting us to join a new international structure being established on his initiative.
In this regard, I would like first of all to thank the US President for this proposal.
We have always supported and continue to support any efforts aimed at strengthening international stability.
We also note the contribution of the current US Administration to efforts to find solutions for settling the Ukrainian crisis.
As for our participation in the “Peace Council”, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been instructed to review the documents received, consult our strategic partners on this matter, and only after that will we be able to provide a response to the invitation conveyed to us.
The proposal made to us primarily concerns settlement in the Middle East and the search for possible ways to address the urgent problems facing the Palestinian people and to resolve the acute humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
In this context, I would like to stress the main point. The key issue is that the entire process should contribute to a long-term settlement of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, based on the relevant UN decisions.
Even before we decide on the issue of our participation in the composition and work of the “Peace Council”, taking into account Russia’s special relations with the Palestinian people, we could, I believe, allocate 1 billion US dollars to the “Peace Council” from Russian assets that were frozen under the previous US administration.
By the way, the remaining funds from our assets frozen in the US could also be used for the restoration of territories affected by hostilities after the conclusion of a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine. This possibility is also being discussed with representatives of the US Administration.
☝️ I plan to discuss all these issues with President of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, as well as with US representatives Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, who are also arriving in Moscow on January 22 to continue the dialogue on Ukrainian settlement.
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❌ What is happening with Greenland does not concern us at all.
However, we do have experience in resolving similar issues with the US. In 1867, Russia sold Alaska to the United States. If my memory serves me right, the area of Alaska is about 1 million 717 thousand square kilometres, slightly more. The US bought Alaska from us for 7.2 million US dollars.
The area of Greenland is slightly more than, I believe, 2 million 166 thousand square kilometres. That is, the difference is roughly 449-450 thousand square kilometres. If we compare this with the cost of the US acquisition of Alaska, the price for Greenland would be somewhere around 200-250 million US dollars.
If we compare this with gold prices of that period, the figure would probably be closer to one billion. But I think the US could handle that amount as well.
Most importantly, Denmark and the US also have their own experience in this regard. If I am not mistaken, in 1917 Denmark sold, and the US purchased, the Virgin Islands. So such experience also exists.
By the way, Denmark has always treated Greenland as a colony and treated it rather harshly, if not brutally. However, this is a separate issue and is hardly relevant to the current discussion.
👉 In any case, this definitely does not concern us. I think they will sort it out between themselves.
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🇷🇺🇵🇸 #RussiaPalestine talks have begun in Moscow – President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas meet in the Kremlin.
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🇷🇺🇵🇸 Opening remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin during his talks with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas (January 22, 2026, Moscow)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Relations between Russia and Palestine have deep roots and are distinguished by their special nature and quality. Back in 1988, the Soviet Union recognized the Palestinian state, and we continue to adhere to this position today.
Our approach to the Palestinian question and to the Middle East settlement is principled and non-conjunctural.
❗️ We proceed from the understanding that only the establishment and full-fledged functioning of a Palestinian State can lead to a final settlement of the Middle East conflict.
We recall your visit last year to attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and we are grateful to you for taking part.
I would like to note that our relations are developing today despite all the difficulties associated with the situation in the region. Of course, in absolute terms, our trade turnover remains modest so far, but the upward trend is evident – trade has increased threefold.
We continue cooperation in the humanitarian sphere as well, including the training of personnel for Palestine. This year, 150 young Palestinians are studying – and will continue to study – at Russian universities and other educational institutions.
Naturally, security issues are among the most important topics. You know that during the most difficult periods of the crisis in Gaza, we provided humanitarian assistance – and did so primarily at your request.
Over 800 tonnes of cargo were delivered to the Gaza Strip, around 32 humanitarian operations were carried out, wheat was supplied both directly and through international organizations, again at your request.
Of course, today we will also discuss the current situation in the Gaza Strip, in Palestine as a whole, and along the Israeli-Palestinian track.
We will also address the initiative of the US President concerning the creation of a new structure which, judging by what we see, is primarily aimed at settling the situation in Palestine and the Gaza Strip.
You may have heard that we are prepared to allocate $1 billion to this new structure – the “Board of Peace” – first and foremost to support the Palestinian people, to channel these funds into the reconstruction of Gaza and, more broadly, into addressing Palestine’s problems. As I have already said, these funds would come from assets frozen in the US under the previous administration. I believe this is quite feasible. We have discussed such options before with representatives of the US administration, a meeting and discussion on this matter are scheduled to take place in Moscow today.
🤝 In any case, we are very pleased that our contacts with you continue. They take place at various levels, and we are glad that high-level contacts are also being maintained.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Relations between Russia and Palestine have deep roots and are distinguished by their special nature and quality. Back in 1988, the Soviet Union recognized the Palestinian state, and we continue to adhere to this position today.
Our approach to the Palestinian question and to the Middle East settlement is principled and non-conjunctural.
❗️ We proceed from the understanding that only the establishment and full-fledged functioning of a Palestinian State can lead to a final settlement of the Middle East conflict.
We recall your visit last year to attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and we are grateful to you for taking part.
I would like to note that our relations are developing today despite all the difficulties associated with the situation in the region. Of course, in absolute terms, our trade turnover remains modest so far, but the upward trend is evident – trade has increased threefold.
We continue cooperation in the humanitarian sphere as well, including the training of personnel for Palestine. This year, 150 young Palestinians are studying – and will continue to study – at Russian universities and other educational institutions.
Naturally, security issues are among the most important topics. You know that during the most difficult periods of the crisis in Gaza, we provided humanitarian assistance – and did so primarily at your request.
Over 800 tonnes of cargo were delivered to the Gaza Strip, around 32 humanitarian operations were carried out, wheat was supplied both directly and through international organizations, again at your request.
Of course, today we will also discuss the current situation in the Gaza Strip, in Palestine as a whole, and along the Israeli-Palestinian track.
We will also address the initiative of the US President concerning the creation of a new structure which, judging by what we see, is primarily aimed at settling the situation in Palestine and the Gaza Strip.
You may have heard that we are prepared to allocate $1 billion to this new structure – the “Board of Peace” – first and foremost to support the Palestinian people, to channel these funds into the reconstruction of Gaza and, more broadly, into addressing Palestine’s problems. As I have already said, these funds would come from assets frozen in the US under the previous administration. I believe this is quite feasible. We have discussed such options before with representatives of the US administration, a meeting and discussion on this matter are scheduled to take place in Moscow today.
🤝 In any case, we are very pleased that our contacts with you continue. They take place at various levels, and we are glad that high-level contacts are also being maintained.
#RussiaPalestine
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#Announcement
⚡️ Russia's Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime’s War Crimes, Rodion Miroshnik, will hold a briefing and present the Annual report on the crimes commited by the Kiev regime in 2025 at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Press centre at 11.00 am MSK on January 30, 2026.
The briefing will be held online.
Accreditation is open until 11.00 am on January 28.
⚡️ Russia's Foreign Ministry's Ambassador-at-Large on the Kiev Regime’s War Crimes, Rodion Miroshnik, will hold a briefing and present the Annual report on the crimes commited by the Kiev regime in 2025 at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Press centre at 11.00 am MSK on January 30, 2026.
The briefing will be held online.
Accreditation is open until 11.00 am on January 28.
📅 21 января 2026 г. в Генеральном консульстве Российской Федерации в Монреале состоялась торжественная церемония награждения медалью А.С.Пушкина директора русской школы "Грамота" Татьяны Евсеевны Кругликовой-Львовой.
📃 В торжественной обстановке руководство Генконсульства и Посольства вручили оригинал Указа Президента Российской Федерации В.В.Путина "за большой вклад в сохранение русского языка, культурного и исторического наследия России в Канаде".
🎖Высокая государственная награда по праву вручена Т.Е.Кругликовой-Львовой — профессионалу экстра-класса, посвятившему свою жизнь служению Отечеству вдали от родной земли и развитию культурного диалога между Россией и Канадой.
🎓Школа "Грамота" является не только ведущим образовательным центром для русскоязычных детей Монреаля и всей провинции Квебек, но и одним из ключевых оплотов просвещения и обучения русскому языку на североамериканском континенте. За три десятилетия "Грамота" стала важным образовательным центром русского зарубежья. Сегодня здесь обучаются более 7️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ детей, а разработанные под руководством Татьяны Евсеевны учебные пособия используются во многих школах русской диаспоры по всему миру.
🇷🇺 Школа вносит значимый вклад в сплочение общины, объединяя людей на основе любви к богатейшему духовному наследию и традициям Русского мира.
🎖Высокая государственная награда по праву вручена Т.Е.Кругликовой-Львовой — профессионалу экстра-класса, посвятившему свою жизнь служению Отечеству вдали от родной земли и развитию культурного диалога между Россией и Канадой.
🎓Школа "Грамота" является не только ведущим образовательным центром для русскоязычных детей Монреаля и всей провинции Квебек, но и одним из ключевых оплотов просвещения и обучения русскому языку на североамериканском континенте. За три десятилетия "Грамота" стала важным образовательным центром русского зарубежья. Сегодня здесь обучаются более 7️⃣5️⃣0️⃣ детей, а разработанные под руководством Татьяны Евсеевны учебные пособия используются во многих школах русской диаспоры по всему миру.
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📅 On January 21, 2026, a solemn ceremony was held at the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Montreal to present the Alexander Pushkin Medal to Mrs. Tatyana Evseevna Kruglikova-Lvova, Director of the Russian school "Gramota".
📃 In a formal setting, the leadership of the Consulate General and the Embassy of Russia to Canada presented the original Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, awarding the medal "for her significant contribution to preserving the Russian language and Russia’s cultural and historical heritage in Canada".
🎖 This high state award was rightfully bestowed upon Mrs. Kruglikova-Lvova - an outstanding professional who has devoted her life to serving her Homeland abroad and to developing cultural dialogue between Russia and Canada.
🎓 The "Gramota" School is not only the leading educational center for Russian-speaking children in Montreal and across the Province of Québec, but also one of the key pillars of Russian language education and cultural enlightenment in North America.
Over three decades, "Gramota" has become an important educational institution of the Russian diaspora. Today, more than 7️⃣5️⃣0️⃣students study at "Gramota", while teaching materials developed under Mrs. Kruglikova-Lvova’s leadership are used by Russian schools worldwide.
🇷🇺 The school makes a significant contribution to strengthening the community, uniting people through a shared respect for the rich spiritual heritage and traditions of the Russian World.
📃 In a formal setting, the leadership of the Consulate General and the Embassy of Russia to Canada presented the original Decree of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, awarding the medal "for her significant contribution to preserving the Russian language and Russia’s cultural and historical heritage in Canada".
🎖 This high state award was rightfully bestowed upon Mrs. Kruglikova-Lvova - an outstanding professional who has devoted her life to serving her Homeland abroad and to developing cultural dialogue between Russia and Canada.
🎓 The "Gramota" School is not only the leading educational center for Russian-speaking children in Montreal and across the Province of Québec, but also one of the key pillars of Russian language education and cultural enlightenment in North America.
Over three decades, "Gramota" has become an important educational institution of the Russian diaspora. Today, more than 7️⃣5️⃣0️⃣students study at "Gramota", while teaching materials developed under Mrs. Kruglikova-Lvova’s leadership are used by Russian schools worldwide.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Speaking of Greenland, this is in fact part of a broader problem linked to the legacy of the colonial era.
From the 13th century, Greenland was essentially a colony of Norway, and later a Danish colony. Only in the mid-20th century was an agreement signed under which it became part of Denmark not as a colony, but as an associated territory. It was associated with the EU.
But, in essence, Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark. That is true, is it not? It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark – it was a colonial conquest.
The fact that the population has now become accustomed to this situation and feels comfortable is a different matter. However, the issue of former colonial possessions is becoming ever more acute. According to the UN register, there are currently 17 territories worldwide that are either deprived of sovereignty or are in direct dependence on administering powers.
🇫🇷 France, in defiance of resolutions of the UN General Assembly, continues to retain the island of Mayotte, which, according to all decisions of the UN, forms part of the Comoros.
🇬🇧 Britain continues to hold on to the Falkland Islands (the Malvinas), likewise in violation of numerous UN General Assembly resolutions. The UK also clings to its presence in the Chagos Archipelago of Mauritius.
It is no coincidence that, within the framework of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, we adopted an important initiative to launch a campaign at the UN aimed at eliminating all remnants of the colonial era. As I have already said, at our initiative, 14 December will be marked every year at the UN as the International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.
As for Greenland specifically, I have noted several quotes. For example, President of Croatia, in my view a very experienced and far-sighted politician, urged US President Donald Trump not to place his interests above the rights of the people of Greenland: “Greenland’s future can be decided exclusively by the people of Greenland“.
👉 Replace “the people of Greenland” with “the people of Crimea”, and much will become clear.
In Crimea, people went to a referendum after the unconstitutional coup in 2014, when the radicals who came to power declared war on the Russian language and sent militants to storm the Supreme Council of Crimea.
In Greenland, the was no such coups. It is simply that, as President Trump said, this territory is important for the security of the US.
❗️ Crimea is no less important for the security of Russia than Greenland is for the US.
When what is happening around Greenland is justified by claims that otherwise it would be seized by Russia or China, there is no evidence to support this. Western economists and political analysts have already refuted such assertions.
In any case, we proceed from the understanding that we have no involvement in this matter. At the same time, we are certainly monitoring this serious geopolitical situation and will draw conclusions once the issue is resolved.
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🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov during his annual news conference on the Russian diplomacy outcomes in 2025 (January 20, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Speaking of Greenland, this is in fact part of a broader problem linked to the legacy of the colonial era.
From the 13th century, Greenland was essentially a colony of Norway, and later a Danish colony. Only in the mid-20th century was an agreement signed under which it became part of Denmark not as a colony, but as an associated territory. It was associated with the EU.
But, in essence, Greenland is not a natural part of Denmark. That is true, is it not? It was neither a natural part of Norway nor a natural part of Denmark – it was a colonial conquest.
The fact that the population has now become accustomed to this situation and feels comfortable is a different matter. However, the issue of former colonial possessions is becoming ever more acute. According to the UN register, there are currently 17 territories worldwide that are either deprived of sovereignty or are in direct dependence on administering powers.
🇫🇷 France, in defiance of resolutions of the UN General Assembly, continues to retain the island of Mayotte, which, according to all decisions of the UN, forms part of the Comoros.
🇬🇧 Britain continues to hold on to the Falkland Islands (the Malvinas), likewise in violation of numerous UN General Assembly resolutions. The UK also clings to its presence in the Chagos Archipelago of Mauritius.
It is no coincidence that, within the framework of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, we adopted an important initiative to launch a campaign at the UN aimed at eliminating all remnants of the colonial era. As I have already said, at our initiative, 14 December will be marked every year at the UN as the International Day Against Colonialism in All Its Forms and Manifestations.
As for Greenland specifically, I have noted several quotes. For example, President of Croatia, in my view a very experienced and far-sighted politician, urged US President Donald Trump not to place his interests above the rights of the people of Greenland: “Greenland’s future can be decided exclusively by the people of Greenland“.
👉 Replace “the people of Greenland” with “the people of Crimea”, and much will become clear.
In Crimea, people went to a referendum after the unconstitutional coup in 2014, when the radicals who came to power declared war on the Russian language and sent militants to storm the Supreme Council of Crimea.
In Greenland, the was no such coups. It is simply that, as President Trump said, this territory is important for the security of the US.
❗️ Crimea is no less important for the security of Russia than Greenland is for the US.
When what is happening around Greenland is justified by claims that otherwise it would be seized by Russia or China, there is no evidence to support this. Western economists and political analysts have already refuted such assertions.
In any case, we proceed from the understanding that we have no involvement in this matter. At the same time, we are certainly monitoring this serious geopolitical situation and will draw conclusions once the issue is resolved.
📺 Watch the news conference in full
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a question from Russia Today on the Russian nationals among the crew of the tanker Marinera, who were detained by the US authorities (January 22, 2026)
❓ Question: How can you comment on the situation involving Russian nationals – members of the crew of the oil tanker Marinera – whose release was promised by US President Donald Trump?
💬 Maria Zakharova: A considerable amount of time has passed since the Russian Side received confirmation that, in response to our request, Donald Trump had taken a decision to release two Russian nationals serving as members of the crew of the oil tanker Marinera, detained by US armed forces in international waters of the North Atlantic.
We express bewilderment and disappointment over the prolonged pause in resolving this issue, which is important to us and requires urgent action.
We expect that their release will take place in the very near future, allowing our citizens to return home soon.
❓ Question: How can you comment on the situation involving Russian nationals – members of the crew of the oil tanker Marinera – whose release was promised by US President Donald Trump?
💬 Maria Zakharova: A considerable amount of time has passed since the Russian Side received confirmation that, in response to our request, Donald Trump had taken a decision to release two Russian nationals serving as members of the crew of the oil tanker Marinera, detained by US armed forces in international waters of the North Atlantic.
We express bewilderment and disappointment over the prolonged pause in resolving this issue, which is important to us and requires urgent action.
We expect that their release will take place in the very near future, allowing our citizens to return home soon.
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Steven Witkoff welcomed at the Kremlin
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.
Attending on behalf of the United States are entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners Jared Kushner and Commissioner of the US General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service Josh Gruenbaum.
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.
Attending on behalf of the United States are entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Affinity Partners Jared Kushner and Commissioner of the US General Services Administration's Federal Acquisition Service Josh Gruenbaum.
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🎙️ Комментарий помощника Президента России Юрия Ушакова о встрече Владимира Путина со спецпосланником Президента США Стивеном Уиткоффом (23 января 2026)
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💬 Ю.В.Ушаков: Была проведена встреча Президента России В.В.Путина со спецпредставителем Президента США С.Уиткоффом, а также Д.Кушнером и Д.Грюнбаумом. Последний участник — это старший советник Белого дома, специалист по экономическому досье. Он впервые присоединился к американской команде.
🤝 Переговоры продолжались около четырёх часов и были исключительно содержательными, конструктивными и, я бы сказал, предельно откровенными и доверительными.
Собеседники, как известно, прибыли из Давоса, где буквально до самого вылета в Москву участвовали в серии мероприятий вместе со своим Президентом Д.Трампом, в том числе в тех, которые касались украинского урегулирования.
Они, что называется, из первых рук поделились своими впечатлениями и свежими оценками встречи Президента США в Давосе с Зеленским, на которой и Уиткофф, и Кушнер лично присутствовали. <…>.
Условлено, что уже сегодня, то есть в пятницу, 23 января, в Абу-Даби состоится первое заседание трёхсторонней рабочей группы по вопросам безопасности — это значит представители России, США и Украины. Наряду с этим там же, в Абу-Даби, встретятся и руководители двухсторонней группы по экономическим делам. Это уже двухсторонняя группа, то есть Россия-США, Кирилл Дмитриев и Стив Уиткофф.
Наша переговорная группа по вопросам безопасности уже сформирована и в ближайшие часы вылетит в Эмираты. В её состав включены представители руководства Министерства обороны во главе с начальником Главного управления Генерального штаба адмиралом Костюковым.
И скажу, что только что наша делегация получила от Президента России конкретные инструкции с учётом всех деталей состоявшегося сегодня разговора с американцами.
Главное, что в ходе переговоров нашего Президента с американцами было вновь констатировано:
☝️ Без решения территориального вопроса по согласованной в Анкоридже формуле рассчитывать на достижение долгосрочного урегулирования не стоит.
Мы, как подчёркивал Владимир Путин, искренне заинтересованы в урегулировании украинского кризиса политико-дипломатическими методами.
Но пока этого нет, Россия продолжит последовательно добиваться поставленных перед специальной военной операцией целей именно на поле боя, где российские Вооружённые Силы владеют стратегической инициативой.
На встрече в Кремле были также обсуждены инициатива Дональда Трампа о создании «Совета мира», целый ряд региональных вопросов и ситуация вокруг Гренландии.
При обмене мнениями по «Совету мира» была акцентирована наша готовность направить в бюджет этой структуры 1 миллиард долларов 👉 из замороженных ещё прежней администрацией США российских активов. Остальные же средства из наших замороженных США резервов можно было направить на восстановление территорий, пострадавших в ходе боевых действий, уже после заключения мирного договора между Россией и Украиной.
Особо хотел бы отметить, что вопросы дальнейшего развития двухсторонних российско-американских отношений обсуждались в концептуальном плане, исходя из того, что у наших стран огромный потенциал для сотрудничества в самых различных областях.
Американские представители уже строят определённые планы, которые можно было бы реализовать после урегулирования украинского конфликта.
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В целом встреча только что закончившаяся в Кремле, была во всех смыслах полезной как для нашей, так и для американской стороны.
На встрече условлено, что российская и американская стороны будут поддерживать в дальнейшем плотные контакты друг с другом как по украинской, так и по другим темам.
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💬 Ю.В.Ушаков: Была проведена встреча Президента России В.В.Путина со спецпредставителем Президента США С.Уиткоффом, а также Д.Кушнером и Д.Грюнбаумом. Последний участник — это старший советник Белого дома, специалист по экономическому досье. Он впервые присоединился к американской команде.
🤝 Переговоры продолжались около четырёх часов и были исключительно содержательными, конструктивными и, я бы сказал, предельно откровенными и доверительными.
Собеседники, как известно, прибыли из Давоса, где буквально до самого вылета в Москву участвовали в серии мероприятий вместе со своим Президентом Д.Трампом, в том числе в тех, которые касались украинского урегулирования.
Они, что называется, из первых рук поделились своими впечатлениями и свежими оценками встречи Президента США в Давосе с Зеленским, на которой и Уиткофф, и Кушнер лично присутствовали. <…>.
Условлено, что уже сегодня, то есть в пятницу, 23 января, в Абу-Даби состоится первое заседание трёхсторонней рабочей группы по вопросам безопасности — это значит представители России, США и Украины. Наряду с этим там же, в Абу-Даби, встретятся и руководители двухсторонней группы по экономическим делам. Это уже двухсторонняя группа, то есть Россия-США, Кирилл Дмитриев и Стив Уиткофф.
Наша переговорная группа по вопросам безопасности уже сформирована и в ближайшие часы вылетит в Эмираты. В её состав включены представители руководства Министерства обороны во главе с начальником Главного управления Генерального штаба адмиралом Костюковым.
И скажу, что только что наша делегация получила от Президента России конкретные инструкции с учётом всех деталей состоявшегося сегодня разговора с американцами.
Главное, что в ходе переговоров нашего Президента с американцами было вновь констатировано:
☝️ Без решения территориального вопроса по согласованной в Анкоридже формуле рассчитывать на достижение долгосрочного урегулирования не стоит.
Мы, как подчёркивал Владимир Путин, искренне заинтересованы в урегулировании украинского кризиса политико-дипломатическими методами.
Но пока этого нет, Россия продолжит последовательно добиваться поставленных перед специальной военной операцией целей именно на поле боя, где российские Вооружённые Силы владеют стратегической инициативой.
На встрече в Кремле были также обсуждены инициатива Дональда Трампа о создании «Совета мира», целый ряд региональных вопросов и ситуация вокруг Гренландии.
При обмене мнениями по «Совету мира» была акцентирована наша готовность направить в бюджет этой структуры 1 миллиард долларов 👉 из замороженных ещё прежней администрацией США российских активов. Остальные же средства из наших замороженных США резервов можно было направить на восстановление территорий, пострадавших в ходе боевых действий, уже после заключения мирного договора между Россией и Украиной.
Особо хотел бы отметить, что вопросы дальнейшего развития двухсторонних российско-американских отношений обсуждались в концептуальном плане, исходя из того, что у наших стран огромный потенциал для сотрудничества в самых различных областях.
Американские представители уже строят определённые планы, которые можно было бы реализовать после урегулирования украинского конфликта.
<…>
В целом встреча только что закончившаяся в Кремле, была во всех смыслах полезной как для нашей, так и для американской стороны.
На встрече условлено, что российская и американская стороны будут поддерживать в дальнейшем плотные контакты друг с другом как по украинской, так и по другим темам.
#РоссияСША
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⚡️ Comment by Aide to the President Yury Ushakov regarding President Vladimir Putin’s meeting with US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff (January 23, 2026)
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💬 Yury Ushakov: President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum also attended the meeting. The latter is a White House Senior Advisor who specialises in economic matters. This was his first time joining the US team.
🤝 The talks lasted about four hours and were exceptionally in-depth, constructive, and, I should say, constituted an extremely frank and heart-to-heart conversation.
As you know, our counterparts arrived from Davos after taking part in a series of events together with President Donald Trump, including those concerning the Ukraine settlement. These meetings literally lasted until it was time for them to leave for Moscow.
They provided first-hand accounts of these events and shared their impressions, as well as their latest thoughts and assessments regarding the meeting between the President of the United States and Zelensky in Davos. <...>
An agreement on the next step in this direction has been reached. An agreement was reached to hold the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security matters today, this Friday, January 23, in Abu Dhabi, with Russia, the United States and Ukraine. At the same time, Abu Dhabi will also host a meeting of the heads of the bilateral working group on economic matters. This bilateral group was formed by Russia and the United States, led by Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff.
Our negotiating team on security matters has already been formed and will depart for the Emirates in a few hours. The group includes senior officials from the Defence Ministry, led by Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Admiral Kostyukov.
I would also like to inform you that the President of Russia has given our delegation specific instructions based on today's conversation with the United States.
Importantly, the participants in the conversation between the President of Russia and the Americans reaffirmed the fact that:
☝️ achieving a lasting settlement is unlikely without addressing the territorial issue based on the formula agreed upon in Anchorage.
Vladimir Putin has emphasised Russia’s sincere commitment to settling the Ukraine crisis by political and diplomatic means.
However, as long as this is not the case, Russia will persist in its consistent effort to achieve the special military operation’s goals on the battlefield, where Russia’s Armed Forces hold the strategic initiative.
During the meeting at the Kremlin, we also discussed Donald Trump’s idea of a Board of Peace, a host of regional matters and the Greenland issue.
While exchanging views on the Board of Peace, we emphasised our readiness to transfer US$1 billion from Russia’s assets frozen under the previous US administration to its budget. The remaining Russian assets frozen in the US can be used for rebuilding the territories damaged during the hostilities after a peace agreement is signed between Russia and Ukraine. Discussions on this issue will continue in the bilateral economic group.
I would like to note that the further development of bilateral Russian-US relations was discussed conceptually, considering the vast potential for cooperation in various spheres.
American representatives are already considering certain plans that could be implemented after the settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
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Overall, as I mentioned, the meeting that has just ended at the Kremlin was beneficial in every sense for both us and the American Side.
It was decided that the Russian and American Sides will maintain close contact on Ukraine and other issues.
#RussiaUSA
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💬 Yury Ushakov: President Vladimir Putin has held a meeting with US President’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum also attended the meeting. The latter is a White House Senior Advisor who specialises in economic matters. This was his first time joining the US team.
🤝 The talks lasted about four hours and were exceptionally in-depth, constructive, and, I should say, constituted an extremely frank and heart-to-heart conversation.
As you know, our counterparts arrived from Davos after taking part in a series of events together with President Donald Trump, including those concerning the Ukraine settlement. These meetings literally lasted until it was time for them to leave for Moscow.
They provided first-hand accounts of these events and shared their impressions, as well as their latest thoughts and assessments regarding the meeting between the President of the United States and Zelensky in Davos. <...>
An agreement on the next step in this direction has been reached. An agreement was reached to hold the first meeting of a trilateral working group on security matters today, this Friday, January 23, in Abu Dhabi, with Russia, the United States and Ukraine. At the same time, Abu Dhabi will also host a meeting of the heads of the bilateral working group on economic matters. This bilateral group was formed by Russia and the United States, led by Kirill Dmitriev and Steve Witkoff.
Our negotiating team on security matters has already been formed and will depart for the Emirates in a few hours. The group includes senior officials from the Defence Ministry, led by Chief of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Admiral Kostyukov.
I would also like to inform you that the President of Russia has given our delegation specific instructions based on today's conversation with the United States.
Importantly, the participants in the conversation between the President of Russia and the Americans reaffirmed the fact that:
☝️ achieving a lasting settlement is unlikely without addressing the territorial issue based on the formula agreed upon in Anchorage.
Vladimir Putin has emphasised Russia’s sincere commitment to settling the Ukraine crisis by political and diplomatic means.
However, as long as this is not the case, Russia will persist in its consistent effort to achieve the special military operation’s goals on the battlefield, where Russia’s Armed Forces hold the strategic initiative.
During the meeting at the Kremlin, we also discussed Donald Trump’s idea of a Board of Peace, a host of regional matters and the Greenland issue.
While exchanging views on the Board of Peace, we emphasised our readiness to transfer US$1 billion from Russia’s assets frozen under the previous US administration to its budget. The remaining Russian assets frozen in the US can be used for rebuilding the territories damaged during the hostilities after a peace agreement is signed between Russia and Ukraine. Discussions on this issue will continue in the bilateral economic group.
I would like to note that the further development of bilateral Russian-US relations was discussed conceptually, considering the vast potential for cooperation in various spheres.
American representatives are already considering certain plans that could be implemented after the settlement of the Ukraine crisis.
<...>
Overall, as I mentioned, the meeting that has just ended at the Kremlin was beneficial in every sense for both us and the American Side.
It was decided that the Russian and American Sides will maintain close contact on Ukraine and other issues.
#RussiaUSA
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We just finished watching the new 'Ponies' TV show on 'Peacock' starring the 'Mother of Dragons' in Cold War Moscow... And here's what we think about it! 🤔 📽
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