President #Putin thanked D.Trump for the invitation to join the Board of Peace, adding: "I believe that even before we formulate our decision on participation & work on the Board of Peace we can transfer $1 bln from the Russian assets frozen under the previous US administration" https://t.co/XavIu8LyKx
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JUST IN: 🇷🇺🇺🇸 Russian President Putin thanks US President Trump for inviting him to join the "Board of Peace.
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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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⚡️ 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
Moscow’s extreme cold (up to -28°) has frozen the Ostankino Tower - the iconic 540-meter TV tower and one of the tallest structures in Europe. Sub-zero temperatures are no joke ❄️🥶 https://t.co/fydhK6YOKr
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🧐Everything you wanted to know about Russians but were afraid to ask.
A chance to separate myths from reality
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Everything you wanted to know about Russians but were afraid to ask
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👉Feature story from @TheStarKenya team on the #RussianBallet first ever performance in #Kenya.
🎊Let's recall this magic night when art met diplomacy and applause bridged nations:
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🎊Let's recall this magic night when art met diplomacy and applause bridged nations:
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Russian ballet thrills on historic debut in Nairobi
Troupe drew applause as it performed demanding techniques seamlessly
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Seems Europe is finally starting to connect the dots. Sovereignty isn’t a slogan, it’s a choice.
Maybe this moment of clarity shouldn’t stop in Europe. Others might want to reflect as well🤔 https://t.co/dekviPWGdZ
Maybe this moment of clarity shouldn’t stop in Europe. Others might want to reflect as well🤔 https://t.co/dekviPWGdZ
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Being a happy vassal is one thing. Being a miserable slave is something else. Dignity is the most precious thing you can have..." - Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever.
Belgian PM argues that the EU has become a vassal of the US - it surrendered not only…
Belgian PM argues that the EU has become a vassal of the US - it surrendered not only…
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🐻🇷🇺How did the bear become the symbol of #Russia?
It goes back to folklore, outsiders’ perceptions, and how Russians eventually embraced it.
More fun (and true) facts about it👇
https://t.co/gdjUOmlp34 https://t.co/gYGB2zElgl
It goes back to folklore, outsiders’ perceptions, and how Russians eventually embraced it.
More fun (and true) facts about it👇
https://t.co/gdjUOmlp34 https://t.co/gYGB2zElgl
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How the bear became the symbol of Russia
The Russian bear became a symbol of Russia through a strange set of circumstances, and the whole story goes to show that fake news has been around for hundreds of years.
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Forwarded from Russian Delegation to UNESCO
⚡️ Russia 🇷🇺 provides support to African countries through #UNESCO
📌 The voluntary contribution of the Russian Federation to the International Programme for the Development of Communication in the amount of USD 250,000 is earmarked for the development of media in Africa.
📌 Over the next eighteen months, projects will be implemented in Malawi, Mali, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal to improve journalists’ professional competencies, counter online violence, and develop media and information literacy.
📌 Using Russian funding, a programme on journalistic ethics will also be implemented in response to a request from Nepal.
💬 Permanent Representative 🇷🇺 Rinat Alyautdinov stated:
📌 The voluntary contribution of the Russian Federation to the International Programme for the Development of Communication in the amount of USD 250,000 is earmarked for the development of media in Africa.
📌 Over the next eighteen months, projects will be implemented in Malawi, Mali, Ghana, Kenya, and Senegal to improve journalists’ professional competencies, counter online violence, and develop media and information literacy.
📌 Using Russian funding, a programme on journalistic ethics will also be implemented in response to a request from Nepal.
💬 Permanent Representative 🇷🇺 Rinat Alyautdinov stated:
“Africa is a priority area of our work within UNESCO. We will continue to support our African partners within the Organization in the fields of education, science, culture, information, and communication.”
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⚡️ Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign Ministry Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of January 19-25, 2026
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#KievRegimeCrimes
PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of January 19-25, 2026
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#KievRegimeCrimes
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Could you even imagine that African lions can feel at home in a Siberian winter? https://t.co/td3mT3cz9d
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🦁 African Lions in Siberian Snow? Meet Richard and Naytria—Thriving, Not Just Surviving
These magnificent felines live in one of the largest zoos in Russia, located in Novosibirsk.
These magnificent felines live in one of the largest zoos in Russia, located in Novosibirsk.
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The Germans planned to annihilate the city entirely. They fired 150,000 artillery shells and dropped over 107,000 incendiary and high-explosive bombs. But worse than the bombardments was starvation.
The Red Army liberated the city on January 27, 1944. On this day, watch our video and the film 'Leningrad Unbreakable'—a tribute to the tragedy and heroism of the Soviet people.
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🗓️ January 27 marks Russia's Day of Military Glory – the Day of the Complete Liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi Siege.
⭐️ The defense of the city on the Neva became a symbol of the courage of the Soviet people.
⭐️ The defense of the city on the Neva became a symbol of the courage of the Soviet people.
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Prejudice says one thing. Lived experience says another.
How foreigners are treated in #Russia? - Watch in @sashameetsrus video: https://t.co/VB5drsWlr2
Stereotypes deserve to be changed! https://t.co/bOOBF3xcLj
How foreigners are treated in #Russia? - Watch in @sashameetsrus video: https://t.co/VB5drsWlr2
Stereotypes deserve to be changed! https://t.co/bOOBF3xcLj
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Would Russians help an American lost in Moscow? 🇺🇸🇷🇺 I pretended like I didn't know any Russian to find out!
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Russian logistics group "DELO" eyes to establish a grain hub in Oman to serve East African markets - a move that could boost wheat supply chains in the region. https://t.co/z2JhF8xMnS
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