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🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's statement at a joint news conference with US President Donald Trump following talks (Anchorage, August 15) 💬PresidentPutin: We held our talks in a constructive and mutually respectful atmosphere, and they have proved substantive and productive. I would like to once again thank my US counterpart for the proposal to come to Alaska. It is quite logical to meet here since our countries, albeit separated by oceans, are, in fact, close neighbours. <...> As you know, Russian-American summit talks have not been held for over four years. That is a long time. This period has proved exceptionally difficult for bilateral relations, and, let’s face it, they have deteriorated to their lowest point since the Cold War. And this does not benefit either our countries or the world in general. Obviously, sooner or later we had to remedy the situation, to move from confrontation to dialogue, and in this regard, an in-person meeting between the two heads of state was really overdue – of course, with serious and thorough preparations, and this work has been done. President Trump and I have established very good direct contacts. We have had frank conversations on the phone multiple times. As you know, the US President’s Special Envoy, Mr Witkoff, has visited us in Russia several times. Our aides and heads of foreign ministries have maintained regular contacts. As you are well aware, the situation around Ukraine is one of the key issues. We acknowledge the commitment of the US administration and President Trump personally to help resolve the Ukrainian conflict, and the President’s willingness to understand the root causes and its origins. I have repeatedly said that the developments in Ukraine present fundamental threats to Russia’s national security. Moreover, we have always considered the Ukrainian people – and I have said this many times – a brotherly people, no matter how strange it may sound in today’s circumstances. We share the same roots, and the current situation is tragic and deeply painful to us. Therefore, our country is sincerely interested in ending this. Yet, we are convinced that, for the conflict resolution in Ukraine to be long-term and lasting, all the root causes of the crisis, which have been repeatedly explained, must be eliminated; all of Russia’s legitimate concerns must be taken into account, and a fair security balance must be restored in Europe and the rest of the world. <...> Hopefully, the understanding we have reached will bring us closer to this goal and open up the road to peace in Ukraine. <...> Today, we hear President Trump saying: “If I had been president, there would have been no war.” I believe it would have been so. I confirm this because President Trump and I have established a generally very good, businesslike and trustworthy contact. And I have every reason to believe that, as we move along this path, we can reach – and the sooner the better – the end of the conflict in Ukraine. Read in full #RussiaUS

🇺🇳24 October - United Nations Day 🗓️ It is exactly 79 years ago that the UN Charter came into force. Since its creation, the global organisation has remained a unique and inclusive platform aimed at promoting multilateralism and coordination of world politics. It is the responsibility of every UN Member State to ensure that the purposes and principles originally set out in the Charter are fulfilled in their entirety and interconnection. TheRussian Federation has always advocated for the preservation of the central coordinating role of the United Nations in global affairs as well as the consolidation of a multipolar system of international relations. ❌ Among the factors that have a negative impact on daily activities of the United Nations are attempts by the European Union and the West in general to replace or supplement the principles enshrined in the UN Charter with certain “rules” that the world order should supposedly be based on. It is a world order where someone's own selfish interests are hypocritically presented as universal, illegitimate coercive measures are introduced, all dissent and alternative points of view are suppressed, pressure and blackmail are used, interference in internal affairs and manifestations of neocolonial practices take place. The goal is thus to shape international relations through aggressive and explosive promotion of global hegemony, not through forging a sustainable consensus based on the balance of interests of sovereign States. ❗️The work of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter is intended to counter Western aspirations to subordinate international relations to a so-called “rules-based world order”. The regular exchange of views between representatives of the Group’s Member States accredited in Brussels aims to contribute to the achievement of its goals and objectives within UN platforms. Russia will continue to reinforce its fruitful cooperation with those who advocate for a healthier situation in the world and for establishing inter-State communication on the principles of genuine multilateralism, international law, truth and justice. #UNCharterIsOurRules

🗓 On October 24, 1945, exactly 7️⃣9️⃣ years ago, the UN Charter entered into force, almost four months after its singing at the concluding session of the UN Conference on International Organisation in San Francisco (June 26, 1945). With the ratification of this founding document the United Nations officially came into being. 💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:After the UN Charter came into force, the constituent conference was held in San Francisco, and the UN was established, the Soviet Union acted energetically to ensure respect for implementation of the principles set out in the UN Charter (excerpt from the interview for a documentary titled "The UN from the 20th to the 21st Century", Moscow, September 25, 2024). 🇷🇺🇺🇳 Strict adherence to the letter and spirit of the UN Charter is a prerequisite for building a more peaceful, prosperous, genuinely just and equitable world order. 💬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov:Today, the international community faces massive challenges, <...> which require united efforts rather than confrontation and desire of global dominance. Russia will always advocate collective efforts, truth and the rule of law, peace and cooperation in the interests of reviving the ideals set forth by the UN’s founding fathers. <...> [The] objectives and principles [of the UN Charter] remain fully relevant. The main thing is that everyone, without exception, respects these principles, not selectively, but considering their holistic and interconnected nature (excerpt from the article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine "The UN must recover its central role in coordinating actions by nations", October 4, 2024) 👉Article by FM Sergey Lavrov "Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability" (October 10, 2023) #UNCharterIsOurRules

📰Article by FM Sergey Lavrov(October 10, 2023) Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability Read in full 💬 The recently held general political discussion during the 78th session of the UNGA affirmed that the world is going through profound and tectonic changes. We are witnessing the emergence of a new and fairer multipolar order that reflects the world’s cultural and civilisational diversity. The future world is taking shape in the midst of a battle. The global majority, representing 85 percent of the world's population, advocates a more equitable distribution of global resources and respect of cultural diversity, as well as consistent democratisation of international affairs. On the other hand, a select group of Western nations led by the US is endeavouring to hinder progress through neo-colonial methods and to maintain its waning dominance. <....> Key talking points: 🔸 One can’t help but get the strong impression that the US and its subservient “Western team” have decided to impart a global dimension to the Monroe Doctrine. 🔸 Western ruling elites, in violation of the UN Charter, are telling other countries who they should maintain relations with and how. 🔸 The aggressive and self-serving approach adopted by the Western minority has sparked a major crisis in international relations, and the risks of a global conflict are running high. <...> It is critical to endeavor to turn the spirit of multipolarity enshrined in the UN Charter into reality. 🇺🇳 The mission of the United Nations lies precisely in seeking consensus, rather than dividing the world into “democracies” and “autocracies.” Russia, along with its like-minded partners, is fully prepared to contribute to this mission. ❗️ If global community members muster the determination to get back to basics and put their UN Charter commitments into practice, humanity will have a chance to overcome the destructive legacy of the unipolar era. #UNCharterIsOurRules

📰Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s article for Russia in Global Affairs magazine(May 5, 2023) Read in full Key talking points: • The UN-centric system is undergoing a deep crisis, the root cause of which was brought on by the decision of certain UN members to replace international law and the UN Charter with some “rules-based international order”. <...> Its masterminds haughtily reject the key principle underlying the UN Charter, which is the sovereign equality of states. • Since World War II, Washington has pulled off dozens of reckless criminal military operations without even trying to secure multilateral legitimacy. Why bother when your “rules” are unbeknownst to everyone. • Everyone is aware of it, even though not everyone is talking about it openly: the real issue is not about Ukraine, but rather about the future of international relations. Will they be forged on a sustainable consensus, one based on the balance of interests? Or will they be reduced to an aggressive and explosive advancement of hegemony? The Ukraine issue cannot be considered outside its geopolitical context. • There should be no double standards. Multilateralism and democracy should enjoy respect both within the member countries and in their relations with one another. • At this juncture, genuine multilateralism requires that the UN adapt to objective developments in the process of forming a multipolar architecture of international relations. It is imperative to expedite Security Council reform by expanding the representation of countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. • It is our common duty to preserve the United Nations as the hard-won epitome of multilateralism and coordination of international politics. The key to success lies in working together, renouncing claims on exceptionalism and – I reiterate – showing respect for the sovereign equality of states. This is what we all signed up for when we ratified the UN Charter. #UNCharterIsOurRules

🎙Interview of Russia's President Vladimir Putin to TV host and Rossiya Segodnya Director General Dmitry Kiselev (March 13, 2024): Key talking points 💬Russia is not at the crossroads. It is on the strategic path of its development and will not deviate from its path. #MultipolarWorld • Many people in the world are looking at us, at what is happening in our country and in our struggle for our interests. <...> They associate our struggle for our independence and true sovereignty with their aspirations for their own sovereignty and independent development. • This is aggravated by the fact that there is a very strong desire in Western elites to freeze the current unjust state of affairs in international affairs. They've spent centuries filling their bellies with human flesh and their pockets with money. But they must realise that the vampire ball is ending. #Ukraine • Are we ready to negotiate? We are. But we are not ready for talks that are based on some kind of ”wishful thinking“, but we are ready for talks based on the realities that have developed on the ground. • We are open to a serious discussion, and we are eager to resolve all conflicts by peaceful means. However, we must be sure that this is not just another pause that the enemy wants to use for rearmament, but rather a serious conversation with security guarantees for Russia. #US#RussiaUS • We know what it is to have American troops on Russian soil. They are interventionists. That is how we will treat them even if they appear in the territory of Ukraine. • I have said many times that it [achieving the goals of the special military operation & resolving the conflict] is a matter of life and death for us, while for them it is a matter of improving their tactical position in the world on the whole as well as maintaining their status among their allies in Europe in particular. Read in full

🇷🇺🇺🇸 On July 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubiomet on the sidelines of the annual #ASEAN ministerial events in Kuala Lumpur. As a follow-up to the agreements reached by the Presidents of Russia and the United States, including during their latest telephone conversation on July 3, the Ministers reviewed all issues on the bilateral agenda and the global situation. They also held a substantive and frank exchange of views on the settlement in Ukraine, the situation in Iran and Syria, as well as a number of other international issues. They have reaffirmed mutual commitment to searching for peaceful solutions to conflict situations and resuming Russian-US economic and humanitarian cooperation and unhindered ties between their countries’ societies, which could be promoted by the resumption of direct flights. They also emphasised the importance of continued efforts to normalise the functioning of bilateral diplomatic missions. 🤝 It has been agreed to continue constructive dialogue on a growing number of issues of mutual interest based on mutual respect between the Russian and US foreign policy offices. #RussiaUS

Israel Bombed Palmyra in #Syria Who still roams around Palmyra causing chaos and terror? –ISIS/Daesh. Who is playing the role of ISIS-Daesh's airforce to help them make ground advances? –Israel.

✍️ Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’sarticle"Russia and Venezuela: Friendship and Partnership Spanning Years and Kilometres"for Cancilleria, a Venezuelan Foreign Ministry publication (March 14, 2025) READ IN FULL 🇷🇺🇻🇪 March 14 is an important date for Russia and Venezuela as they mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Over the decades, the relations between our two countries enjoyed an upward momentum, adding mutually beneficial cooperation and trust-based dialogue rooted in our convergent political, spiritual and moral tenets to the bonds of friendship and mutual sympathy between our nations. This relationship evolved into a strategic partnership at the turn of the century. It hinges on our unwavering commitment to the principles and values of equality, mutual trust, non-interference in one another's domestic affairs, as well as supporting each other in matters related to respecting sovereignty and promoting national interests. <...> March 1945 marks the latest landmark event, and reference point, in the diplomatic relations between Moscow and Caracas. This is when the two countries established regular political dialogue and started exchanging delegations, expanding trade, while also promoting contacts in culture and research. <...> Today, Russian-Venezuelan relations are developing on a firm basis of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation, which was signed in 1996, and a common foreign policy philosophy focused on establishing and protecting national sovereignty and maintaining a balance of interests in international relations. Our countries are committed to the creation of a more just polycentric world order based on the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and as a whole, and the right of nations to independently determine their paths and models of political and socioeconomic development 👉#UNCharterIsOurRules Our countries reject Western diktat and hegemonic actions. They are working closely together against the modern practices of colonialism, and are in the vanguard of fighting against any manifestations of racism, xenophobia and neo-Nazism. We preserve our historical memory and protect our nations’ heritage from the attempts to falsify history undertaken by those who would benefit from forgetting or distorting the facts of aggression and genocide. ❗️ We are grateful to our Bolivarian friends for their understanding of the causes and goals of the special military operation in Ukraine. <...> Russia and Venezuela stand together in defence of the principles and norms of international law on multilateral platforms. They are acting together to derail the attempts of a narrow group of Western states to impose their rules-based order on the international community. <...> We attach great importance to the further strengthening of our cooperation to stabilise the global energy market, including within OPEC+ and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum. We value Venezuela’s interest in deepening cooperation with #BRICS – a group of counties advancing the interests of the Global South and East, and a pillar of the multipolar world order. We commend Caracas’s vigorous role in consolidating centripetal trends across Latin America and the Caribbean. Venezuela stands as the epicentre for progressive leftist forces on the continent. We acknowledge with appreciation its support for Russia’s efforts to expand collaboration with the region. <...> 🤝 Based on the experience we have accumulated in our relations and by being creative in building on this legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to further strengthening our friendship and promoting lasting, stable, predictable ties. We look to the future with optimism. We are certain that our bilateral relations will keep expanding into new domains, while our alliance on the foreign policy front will enable us to achieve our objectives. Celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War and in WWII will definitely mark a major milestone in our bilateral agenda. #RussiaVenezuela

At least 1,383 civilians, mostly Alawites and Christians, were killed in a wave of violence that swept across Syria's Mediterranean coast — the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights #Syria