#Intervision
🎤 On September 20, the final of the international music contest "Intervision" will take place at the Live Arena venue.
Artists from over 20 countries will participate, including states from #BRICS, #CIS, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
A video adress to the contest participants was sent by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
🔊The participants’ musical tracks are available to listen to👇
🇷🇺Russia — SHAMAN, “Straight to the Heart” (VK)
🇧🇾Belarus — Nastya Kravchenko, “Moth” (VK)
🇧🇷Brazil — Luciano Calazans & Thais Nader, “Popcorn with Love” (VK)
🇨🇳China — Wang Xi, “天边” (VK)
🇨🇴Colombia — Nidia Góngora, “En Los Manglares” (VK)
🇨🇺Cuba — Zulema Iglesias Salazar, “Guaguancó” (VK)
🇪🇬Egypt — Mustafa Saad, “Ben elbanat” (VK)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan — AMRE, “Steppe Light” (VK)
🇰🇪Kenya — Sanaipei Tande, “Flavour” (VK)
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan — The Nomad Trio, “Jalgiz saga” (VK)
🇲🇬Madagascar — Denise & D-Lain, “Tiako Hanjeky” (VK)
🇶🇦Qatar — Dana Al Meer, “Huwa Dha Anta” (VK)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia — Zena Emad, “Mojrd Ham” (VK)
🇷🇸Serbia — Slobodan Trkulja, “Three Little Roses” (VK)
🇿🇦South Africa — Mzansi Jikelele, “Home” (VK)
🇹🇯Tajikistan — Farrukh Hasanov, “Burn!” (VK)
🇺🇸USA — Brandon Howard, “We Are Champions” (VK)
🇻🇪Venezuela — Omar Acedo, “La Fiesta de la Paz” (VK)
🇻🇳Vietnam — Duc Phuc, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương” (VK)
👉Competition Website
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📆 Reminder: Press conference on the preparation and holding of the international music contest "Intervision" will be held at 11 am on September 16, at the Reception House of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spiridonovka St., 17).
Participants: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Head of the Organizing Committee of the international music contest “Intervision” Dmitry Chernyshenko and General Director of the Channel One Russia Konstantin Ernst.
We also wish to inform that First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kiriyenko, will also attend the press conference.
📍 September 16, 11:00 — Moscow, Spiridonovka St., 17
Russian and foreign journalists are invited to attend the press conference.
👉Learn more
#Intervision
🎤 On September 20, the final of the international music contest "Intervision" will take place at the Live Arena venue.
Artists from over 20 countries will participate, including states from #BRICS, #CIS, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
A video adress to the contest participants was sent by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
🔊The participants’ musical tracks are available to listen to👇
🇷🇺Russia — SHAMAN, “Straight to the Heart” (VK)
🇧🇾Belarus — Nastya Kravchenko, “Moth” (VK)
🇧🇷Brazil — Luciano Calazans & Thais Nader, “Popcorn with Love” (VK)
🇨🇳China — Wang Xi, “天边” (VK)
🇨🇴Colombia — Nidia Góngora, “En Los Manglares” (VK)
🇨🇺Cuba — Zulema Iglesias Salazar, “Guaguancó” (VK)
🇪🇬Egypt — Mustafa Saad, “Ben elbanat” (VK)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan — AMRE, “Steppe Light” (VK)
🇰🇪Kenya — Sanaipei Tande, “Flavour” (VK)
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan — The Nomad Trio, “Jalgiz saga” (VK)
🇲🇬Madagascar — Denise & D-Lain, “Tiako Hanjeky” (VK)
🇶🇦Qatar — Dana Al Meer, “Huwa Dha Anta” (VK)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia — Zena Emad, “Mojrd Ham” (VK)
🇷🇸Serbia — Slobodan Trkulja, “Three Little Roses” (VK)
🇿🇦South Africa — Mzansi Jikelele, “Home” (VK)
🇹🇯Tajikistan — Farrukh Hasanov, “Burn!” (VK)
🇺🇸USA — Brandon Howard, “We Are Champions” (VK)
🇻🇪Venezuela — Omar Acedo, “La Fiesta de la Paz” (VK)
🇻🇳Vietnam — Duc Phuc, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương” (VK)
👉Competition Website
***
📆 Reminder: Press conference on the preparation and holding of the international music contest "Intervision" will be held at 11 am on September 16, at the Reception House of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spiridonovka St., 17).
Participants: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Head of the Organizing Committee of the international music contest “Intervision” Dmitry Chernyshenko and General Director of the Channel One Russia Konstantin Ernst.
We also wish to inform that First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kiriyenko, will also attend the press conference.
📍 September 16, 11:00 — Moscow, Spiridonovka St., 17
Russian and foreign journalists are invited to attend the press conference.
👉Learn more
#Intervision
🎤 On September 20, the final of the international music contest "Intervision" will take place at the Live Arena venue.
Artists from over 20 countries will participate, including states from #BRICS, #CIS, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
A video adress to the contest participants was sent by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
🔊The participants’ musical tracks are available to listen to👇
🇷🇺Russia — SHAMAN, “Straight to the Heart” (VK)
🇧🇾Belarus — Nastya Kravchenko, “Moth” (VK)
🇧🇷Brazil — Luciano Calazans & Thais Nader, “Popcorn with Love” (VK)
🇨🇳China — Wang Xi, “天边” (VK)
🇨🇴Colombia — Nidia Góngora, “En Los Manglares” (VK)
🇨🇺Cuba — Zulema Iglesias Salazar, “Guaguancó” (VK)
🇪🇬Egypt — Mustafa Saad, “Ben elbanat” (VK)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan — AMRE, “Steppe Light” (VK)
🇰🇪Kenya — Sanaipei Tande, “Flavour” (VK)
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan — The Nomad Trio, “Jalgiz saga” (VK)
🇲🇬Madagascar — Denise & D-Lain, “Tiako Hanjeky” (VK)
🇶🇦Qatar — Dana Al Meer, “Huwa Dha Anta” (VK)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia — Zena Emad, “Mojrd Ham” (VK)
🇷🇸Serbia — Slobodan Trkulja, “Three Little Roses” (VK)
🇿🇦South Africa — Mzansi Jikelele, “Home” (VK)
🇹🇯Tajikistan — Farrukh Hasanov, “Burn!” (VK)
🇺🇸USA — Brandon Howard, “We Are Champions” (VK)
🇻🇪Venezuela — Omar Acedo, “La Fiesta de la Paz” (VK)
🇻🇳Vietnam — Duc Phuc, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương” (VK)
👉Competition Website
***
📆 Reminder: Press conference on the preparation and holding of the international music contest "Intervision" will be held at 11 am on September 16, at the Reception House of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spiridonovka St., 17).
Participants: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Head of the Organizing Committee of the international music contest “Intervision” Dmitry Chernyshenko and General Director of the Channel One Russia Konstantin Ernst.
We also wish to inform that First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kiriyenko, will also attend the press conference.
📍 September 16, 11:00 — Moscow, Spiridonovka St., 17
Russian and foreign journalists are invited to attend the press conference.
👉Learn more
#Intervision
🎤 On September 20, the final of the international music contest "Intervision" will take place at the Live Arena venue.
Artists from over 20 countries will participate, including states from #BRICS, #CIS, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
A video adress to the contest participants was sent by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
🔊The participants’ musical tracks are available to listen to👇
🇷🇺Russia — SHAMAN, “Straight to the Heart” (VK)
🇧🇾Belarus — Nastya Kravchenko, “Moth” (VK)
🇧🇷Brazil — Luciano Calazans & Thais Nader, “Popcorn with Love” (VK)
🇨🇳China — Wang Xi, “天边” (VK)
🇨🇴Colombia — Nidia Góngora, “En Los Manglares” (VK)
🇨🇺Cuba — Zulema Iglesias Salazar, “Guaguancó” (VK)
🇪🇬Egypt — Mustafa Saad, “Ben elbanat” (VK)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan — AMRE, “Steppe Light” (VK)
🇰🇪Kenya — Sanaipei Tande, “Flavour” (VK)
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan — The Nomad Trio, “Jalgiz saga” (VK)
🇲🇬Madagascar — Denise & D-Lain, “Tiako Hanjeky” (VK)
🇶🇦Qatar — Dana Al Meer, “Huwa Dha Anta” (VK)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia — Zena Emad, “Mojrd Ham” (VK)
🇷🇸Serbia — Slobodan Trkulja, “Three Little Roses” (VK)
🇿🇦South Africa — Mzansi Jikelele, “Home” (VK)
🇹🇯Tajikistan — Farrukh Hasanov, “Burn!” (VK)
🇺🇸USA — Brandon Howard, “We Are Champions” (VK)
🇻🇪Venezuela — Omar Acedo, “La Fiesta de la Paz” (VK)
🇻🇳Vietnam — Duc Phuc, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương” (VK)
👉Competition Website
***
📆 Reminder: Press conference on the preparation and holding of the international music contest "Intervision" will be held at 11 am on September 16, at the Reception House of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spiridonovka St., 17).
Participants: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Head of the Organizing Committee of the international music contest “Intervision” Dmitry Chernyshenko and General Director of the Channel One Russia Konstantin Ernst.
We also wish to inform that First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kiriyenko, will also attend the press conference.
📍 September 16, 11:00 — Moscow, Spiridonovka St., 17
Russian and foreign journalists are invited to attend the press conference.
👉Learn more
#Intervision
🎤 On September 20, the final of the international music contest "Intervision" will take place at the Live Arena venue.
Artists from over 20 countries will participate, including states from #BRICS, #CIS, Latin America, Asia, and Africa.
A video adress to the contest participants was sent by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
🔊The participants’ musical tracks are available to listen to👇
🇷🇺Russia — SHAMAN, “Straight to the Heart” (VK)
🇧🇾Belarus — Nastya Kravchenko, “Moth” (VK)
🇧🇷Brazil — Luciano Calazans & Thais Nader, “Popcorn with Love” (VK)
🇨🇳China — Wang Xi, “天边” (VK)
🇨🇴Colombia — Nidia Góngora, “En Los Manglares” (VK)
🇨🇺Cuba — Zulema Iglesias Salazar, “Guaguancó” (VK)
🇪🇬Egypt — Mustafa Saad, “Ben elbanat” (VK)
🇰🇿Kazakhstan — AMRE, “Steppe Light” (VK)
🇰🇪Kenya — Sanaipei Tande, “Flavour” (VK)
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan — The Nomad Trio, “Jalgiz saga” (VK)
🇲🇬Madagascar — Denise & D-Lain, “Tiako Hanjeky” (VK)
🇶🇦Qatar — Dana Al Meer, “Huwa Dha Anta” (VK)
🇸🇦Saudi Arabia — Zena Emad, “Mojrd Ham” (VK)
🇷🇸Serbia — Slobodan Trkulja, “Three Little Roses” (VK)
🇿🇦South Africa — Mzansi Jikelele, “Home” (VK)
🇹🇯Tajikistan — Farrukh Hasanov, “Burn!” (VK)
🇺🇸USA — Brandon Howard, “We Are Champions” (VK)
🇻🇪Venezuela — Omar Acedo, “La Fiesta de la Paz” (VK)
🇻🇳Vietnam — Duc Phuc, “Phù Đổng Thiên Vương” (VK)
👉Competition Website
***
📆 Reminder: Press conference on the preparation and holding of the international music contest "Intervision" will be held at 11 am on September 16, at the Reception House of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spiridonovka St., 17).
Participants: Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Head of the Organizing Committee of the international music contest “Intervision” Dmitry Chernyshenko and General Director of the Channel One Russia Konstantin Ernst.
We also wish to inform that First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office of the Russian Federation, Sergey Kiriyenko, will also attend the press conference.
📍 September 16, 11:00 — Moscow, Spiridonovka St., 17
Russian and foreign journalists are invited to attend the press conference.
👉Learn more
#Intervision
🎤Më 20 shtator, në platformën “Live Arena” në Moskë do të zhvillohet finalja e Konkursit Ndërkombëtar Muzikor "Intervision".
Në të do të marrin pjesë yje nga më shumë se 20 vende, duke përfshirë shtete të #BRICS, #CIS, Amerikës Latine, Azisë dhe Afrikës.
🔊 Tashmë mund t'i shihni kompozimet muzikore të pjesëmarrësve 👉 në uebsitin e konkursit.
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#Интервидение
🎤 20 сентября на площадке «Live Арена» в Москве состоится финал Международного музыкального конкурса «Интервидение».
В нём примут участие звёзды из более чем 20 стран, включая государства #БРИКС, #СНГ, Латинской Америки, Азии и Африки.
🔊 С конкурсными музыкальными композициями участников уже можно ознакомиться 👉 на сайте конкурса.
🗓 On December 4-5, Vienna (Austria) will host the 32nd Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council.
The Russian delegation will be helmed by Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Grushko.
In the OSCE’s governance structure, the Ministerial Council (MC) ranks second only to the Summit and convenes in years when no high-level meeting is held (the last Summit took place in Astana in 2010). As a rule, the MC is hosted by the country holding the OSCE Chairmanship.
Finland, which serves this year as the OSCE Chair-in-Office, requested that the meeting be moved to Vienna, citing excessive workload related to organizing the 50th anniversary event of the Helsinki Final Act on 1 August.
The Ministerial Council reviews the implementation of previously adopted decisions, sets tasks for the medium term and ensures political dialogue among the participating States. All decisions in the Organization are made by consensus – a key condition for maintaining the viability of the Vienna platform.
For the Russian delegation, the key focus of the upcoming Ministerial will be reviewing the OSCE’s work in its 50th anniversary year, as well as assessing the Organization’s prospects against the backdrop of the emerging multipolar world order. We expect to discuss ways to resolve existing problems with due regard for the interests of all participating States.
The OSCE’s current institutional crisis is the result of destructive actions by a number of Western countries that use the Organization for their own purposes, including to fuel anti-Russian hysteria.
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At meetings of the OSCE’s decision-making bodies – the Permanent Council and the Forum for Security Co-operation (FSC) – Russian representatives consistently raise the most acute issues for the OSCE area. These include combating terrorism and drug trafficking, countering manifestations of neo-Nazism, preventing the falsification of history and media censorship, as well as protecting traditional values, the rights of believers and national minorities. We call on all states to join efforts in these areas.
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The second dimension, intended to help harmonize the interests of participating States in the relevant fields, is in practice used by Western members to assess “environmental damage” in Ukraine or to promote inherently confrontational concepts such as linking climate and security.
The third dimension – the most politicized – continues to “suffer” from clear thematic and geographical imbalances, with an emphasis on neoliberal values that are unrelated to the priorities of the majority of participating States.
Significant concerns persist regarding the OSCE’s human dimension institutions – the Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR), the High Commissioner on National Minorities, and the Representative on Freedom of the Media. Their new leadership, appointed last year, has shown a clear inclination to give in to Western political pressure.
ODIHR stands out in particular for its openly biased electoral monitoring in countries “east of Vienna”, its advance preparation of “desired” conclusions, and its publication of anti-Russian reports on the politically motivated topic of alleged violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Ukraine.
❗️Given the current state of affairs in the OSCE,it is difficult to speak of any meaningful role for the Organization amid today’s profound global realignment.
The OSCE would undoubtedly benefit from drawing on the experience of groupings such as the #SCO, #BRICS and the #CIS, whose member states operate on the principles of equality and mutual support.
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🎙Excerpts from President of Russia Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Plenary Session of the AI Journey international conference
💬Vladimir Putin: Russia’s experience in the practical implementation of artificial intelligence is needed in various countries. Today, nations in Asia, Africa, Latin America, as well as our partners from the #CIS, the Eurasian Economic Union, the #SCO, #BRICS, and other associations are forming promising economic sectors and introducing innovations.
Russia unquestionably shares and supports their commitment to developing, and also supports domestic companies in creating AI-based products and services both for themselves and for the whole world.
We will provide the countries of the Global South and East with consultative and technical assistance in the domain of artificial intelligence. Of course, we hope that we will also borrow our partners’ achievements and implement joint projects based on equal access to knowledge, technology, and scientific achievements. This priority is enshrined in the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence.
We are ready to help create and apply generative models not only in Russian, but also in other languages. As I have said, these systems’ algorithms must be trusted, that is, clear, open, and unbiased. They must also be developed considering cultural and national peculiarities of each civilisation with its history, identity and traditions, which we, in Russia, deeply respect.
❗️I am confident that an international alliance of AI National associations and development institutions of the BRICS countries and other interested states will give a boost to this cooperation. This Alliance will be launched at the AI Journey conference today.
I hope that new foreign participants, including my colleagues, leaders of state, will attend this event.
🎙 Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s answer to a media question regarding Moldova’s withdrawal from the Commonwealth of Independent States (January 21, 2026)
❓Question: On January 19, Moldovan Foreign Minister Mihai Popșoi announced the initiation of a process to denounce three fundamental CIS documents: the Commonwealth Charter, the Agreement on the Establishment of the CIS, and its Protocol. According to him, this will grant Chișinău “the right to say that Moldova is no longer a member of the CIS.” How would you comment on this?
💬 Maria Zakharova: The Moldovan authorities have on numerous occasions declared their intention to, in their own words, undertake a “civilised divorce” from the Commonwealth of Independent States.
For several years now, Chișinău has been systematically distancing itself from the Commonwealth:
• it does not participate in meetings of its statutory bodies,
• does not contribute its share to the organisation’s budget,
• selectively denounces agreements it claims hold no added value for its citizens.
It is important to note, however, that Moldova remains a party to approximately 200 international treaties concluded within the CIS framework, covering virtually all spheres of interstate cooperation.
It is crucial, however, to understand that withdrawing from CIS membership requires adherence to established procedure. According to Article 9 of the CIS Charter, a member state may withdraw by notifying the CIS Executive Committee in writing, which triggers a 12-month period. Following this notification, the date from which this one-year period begins is determined, and a formal process begins to inventory all treaties and decisions of CIS bodies to which the withdrawing state is a party.
This process results in the compilation of lists detailing which agreements will cease to apply and which the state may choose to retain. Therefore, withdrawal does not happen overnight; compliance with this procedure constitutes an international obligation of Moldova towards all other CIS member states, not merely Russia.
While the decision to initiate the denunciation of the core treaties within the #CIS framework is undoubtedly the sovereign right of Moldova, within the country itself it has been widely characterised as further evidence of the government’s short-sighted foreign policy, as it recklessly prioritises exclusive cooperation with the EU while severing long-standing ties across the Eurasian space.
📉 It is a difficult assessment to dispute. The current socio-economic situation in Moldova can only be described as disastrous. According to its own National Bureau of Statistics, from January to November 2025, the country’s imports exceeded exports by more than fourfold, with the trade deficit growing by 29.5% compared to the same period in 2024.
Simultaneously, Moldovan exports to EU countries fell by 4% by the end of the first half of 2025. Real incomes continue to decline against a backdrop of rising prices for food and essential services. The poverty rate now exceeds 30%, with approximately 65% of the population living on low incomes. In essence, Moldova’s entire socio-economic framework is now dependent on external funding, predominantly from the EU, leaving the nation firmly in the grip of European debt.
The CIS remains a respected and dynamically growing organisation in the post-Soviet space.
📈 The economies of its member states demonstrated positive growth across most key indicators in the first half of 2025. Compared to the same period last year, the Commonwealth’s aggregate GDP grew by 2.2%, industrial production by 4.7%, freight traffic by 6.0%, and retail turnover by 3.2%.
Mutual trade between CIS countries has increased by 18% over the past four years.
Chișinău’s destructive course is ricocheting primarily onto the citizens of Moldova, whose interests are being sacrificed to Brussels’s geopolitical ambitions.
A once-prosperous nation is being transformed into a land of deepening poverty and lawlessness.
🪦 It is indeed a bitter spectacle to witness.
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🎙 Excerpt from Russia's President Vladimir Putin's answers to media questions at the news conference on the outcomes of his three-day visit to the Republic of Tajikistan. (October 10, 2025)
❓Question: Two major international summits have been held – the CIS summit and the Russia – Central Asia summit yesterday. How successful are they?
💬Vladimir Putin: Some time ago, when the Soviet Union ceased to exist, the establishment of the #CIS was announced. I believe that an overwhelming majority of our countries’ citizens did not have a very clear idea of what was going on – they believed that the CIS had replaced the Soviet Union. They believed that, in essence, very little would change. In reality, everything changed drastically.
Unfortunately, the citizens of our countries were not informed in detail about the changes underway. But we are living in conditions that have evolved historically. Apart from living in these conditions, we should see how we can improve this vast region, how to move forwards and what should be done so as not to lose competitive advantages that emerged following the establishment on the territory of the former Soviet Union of common logistics, common industrial cooperation projects, and a common cultural code, despite the cultural diversity of the Soviet Union’s nations. The CIS is called on to preserve all this.
It became obvious at a certain stage that the level of intra-CIS collaboration was not enough for addressing current complicated economic issues. For this reason, on the initiative of Kazakhstan and its President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, another association emerged – the EAEU, where its members are working within the framework of more profound cooperation between countries that deemed it possible, expedient and advisable to establish this association.
☝️But the CIS is not losing its significance; it essentially aims to maintain this common space, including its cultural and humanitarian aspects.
Regardless of the scale of cultural differences between the most diverse nations of the former Soviet Union, Soviet people had their own common and distinctive moral code, which is very significant. The CIS is called on to preserve the heritage of the Soviet Union, and it is accomplishing this objective rather successfully.
People-to-people contacts remain robust. Again, we are committed to preserving a seamless transport space, which is of paramount importance.
🇷🇺We actively support the Russian language as a language of interethnic communication. This is a fundamental element in uniting our efforts and preserving the competitive advantages that I mentioned earlier.
This collaborative spirit extends to addressing security challenges and combating the most dangerous types of crime, such as drug trafficking. If you examine the package of documents we adopted and signed today, you will see that it speaks directly to these priorities.
❗️Ultimately, the preservation and strengthening of our unity is crucial for our shared future.
The situation in the Central Asian countries follows a similar logic, albeit with local specificities. We all recognise the region’s rich ethnic diversity. The further, the more each nation is developing based on its own foundation – its own economy, its own cultural code, its own traditions. Russia is developing in the same way. This makes it all the more important that we do not drift too far apart. We must maintain our shared conviction that something unites us – a great deal actually – because that is the reality.
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Our shared history is an important unifying force. Today, we have discussed the common Victory over Nazism – a shared legacy and a source of pride for all our nations. We will talk more about it in our ongoing meetings. That is, while we are connected by the past and the present, we must constantly seek and build upon the things that will unite us in the future.
This format has been designed precisely to give special focus to this track of our foreign policy.
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🎙 Excerpt from Russia's President Vladimir Putin's answers to media questions at the news conference on the outcomes of his three-day visit to the Republic of Tajikistan. (October 10, 2025)
❓Question: Two major international summits have been held – the CIS summit and the Russia – Central Asia summit yesterday. How successful are they?
💬Vladimir Putin: Some time ago, when the Soviet Union ceased to exist, the establishment of the #CIS was announced. I believe that an overwhelming majority of our countries’ citizens did not have a very clear idea of what was going on – they believed that the CIS had replaced the Soviet Union. They believed that, in essence, very little would change. In reality, everything changed drastically.
Unfortunately, the citizens of our countries were not informed in detail about the changes underway. But we are living in conditions that have evolved historically. Apart from living in these conditions, we should see how we can improve this vast region, how to move forwards and what should be done so as not to lose competitive advantages that emerged following the establishment on the territory of the former Soviet Union of common logistics, common industrial cooperation projects, and a common cultural code, despite the cultural diversity of the Soviet Union’s nations. The CIS is called on to preserve all this.
It became obvious at a certain stage that the level of intra-CIS collaboration was not enough for addressing current complicated economic issues. For this reason, on the initiative of Kazakhstan and its President, Nursultan Nazarbayev, another association emerged – the EAEU, where its members are working within the framework of more profound cooperation between countries that deemed it possible, expedient and advisable to establish this association.
☝️But the CIS is not losing its significance; it essentially aims to maintain this common space, including its cultural and humanitarian aspects.
Regardless of the scale of cultural differences between the most diverse nations of the former Soviet Union, Soviet people had their own common and distinctive moral code, which is very significant. The CIS is called on to preserve the heritage of the Soviet Union, and it is accomplishing this objective rather successfully.
People-to-people contacts remain robust. Again, we are committed to preserving a seamless transport space, which is of paramount importance.
🇷🇺We actively support the Russian language as a language of interethnic communication. This is a fundamental element in uniting our efforts and preserving the competitive advantages that I mentioned earlier.
This collaborative spirit extends to addressing security challenges and combating the most dangerous types of crime, such as drug trafficking. If you examine the package of documents we adopted and signed today, you will see that it speaks directly to these priorities.
❗️Ultimately, the preservation and strengthening of our unity is crucial for our shared future.
The situation in the Central Asian countries follows a similar logic, albeit with local specificities. We all recognise the region’s rich ethnic diversity. The further, the more each nation is developing based on its own foundation – its own economy, its own cultural code, its own traditions. Russia is developing in the same way. This makes it all the more important that we do not drift too far apart. We must maintain our shared conviction that something unites us – a great deal actually – because that is the reality.
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Our shared history is an important unifying force. Today, we have discussed the common Victory over Nazism – a shared legacy and a source of pride for all our nations. We will talk more about it in our ongoing meetings. That is, while we are connected by the past and the present, we must constantly seek and build upon the things that will unite us in the future.
This format has been designed precisely to give special focus to this track of our foreign policy.
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Nu înțeleg nimic - 4 ore de la invazie și nicio reacție din partea liderei globale, unicul lider al lumii care l-a învins pe Putin 🤯
#cis tvarești uăi..
✨ Konkursi Ndërkombëtar Muzikor#Intervision la mbresë në shumë zemra dhe shpirtra.
Ndërsa pati shumë performanca të shkëlqyera, njëra prej tyre u bë e veçantë.
Pas pjesës zyrtare, artistët rusë Klava Koka, grupi "Ai Yola", Tatyana Kurtukova dhe Pelageya performuan së bashku këngët ruse më ikonike, popullore dhe të njohura gjerësisht.
🤍💙❤️ Një finale prekëse muzikore, që nderon kulturën jashtë kohërave.
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✨ Международный музыкальный конкурс #Интервидение оставил след во многих сердцах и душах.
Хотя было много ярких выступлений, одно из них стало особенным.
После официальной части российские артисты Клава Кока, группа «Ай Йола», Татьяна Куртукова и Пелагея вместе исполнили самые знаковые, популярные и широко известные российские песни.
🤍💙❤️ Душевный музыкальный финал, воспевающий культуру вне времени.