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🎙️ Statement by the delegation of the Russian Federation on behalf of 🇧🇾🇨🇳🇨🇺🇮🇷🇷🇺 Republic of Belarus, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Iran, and the Russian Federation on the agenda item 5 (d) of the session of the IAEA Board of Governors «Safeguards Agreement in Connection with the NPT with the Islamic Republic of Iran» 📍Vienna, March 4, 2026 Full text of the Joint Statement 1. This Joint Statement is delivered on behalf of Republic of Belarus, People’s Republic of China, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Iran, and Russian Federation. 2. First of all we underscore the irrelevant nature of the current agenda item. In this regard we emphasize that in accordance with UNSCR 2231, all its provisions have been terminated on 18 October 2025. The morally and politically bankrupt attempts of the E3 in the United Nations Security Council to illegally «snapback» all previous resolutions on Iran are null and void. Therefore the IAEA Director General’s reporting on implementation of these resolutions is politically driven and detrimental to the comprehensive solution of the Iranian nuclear file. 3. We recall Iran’s long-standing commitment to nuclear non-proliferation as the State Party to the Treaty on the Non-proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and also reaffirm the need for the full and effective realization of the inalienable right of Member States to develop research, production, and use of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes and further affirm that all legitimate questions arising in this regard shall be exclusively addressed through dialogue and diplomacy, as the only viable path. 4. We reiterate that the situation regarding the implementation of IAEA safeguards in Iran did not arise in isolation. It is the direct consequence of the unlawful attacks against Iranian safeguarded nuclear facilities perpetrated by Israel and the United States in June 2025 and March 2026 — actions that we strongly condemn — compounded by earlier unconstructive measures undertaken by the E3, all of which have collectively contributed to the current circumstances. This reality was also acknowledged in the recent report of the Director General to the Board of Governors. 5. Circumstances following the unlawful attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities and continuing threats of further attacks have significantly impeded the efforts of the Director General and the Iranian authorities to continue their cooperation in a smooth manner. 6. Relevant resolution of the United Nations Security Council, as well as resolutions of the IAEA General Conference qualify any attack or threat of attack against nuclear facilities as a violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law and the Statute of the Agency. 7. The Agency and its Director General, acting within the Statutory mandate and in accordance with the principles of professionalism, technical objectivity, and impartiality, are vested with the authority to play a constructive and effective role by adopting principled positions condemning any attack or threat of attack against safeguarded nuclear facilities. 8. We are of the firm view that a sustainable diplomatic solution can be achieved with a constructive environment founded upon mutual respect and entirely free from threats, coercion, or any form of escalatory action. Acts of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran run counter to this objective and undermine the prospects for a diplomatic solution.

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#AntiFake In pursuit of its twisted political agenda to discredit, to mar Russia's image and justify criminal Kiev regime, the neoliberal Western press does not hesitate to resort to bald-faced lies. On February 17, Financial Times published another malicious article titled “Russia is using monuments to peddle misinformation.” The author, some Fiona Greenland, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia, previously helped make up the mythology behind the fake story about “millions of kidnapped and deported Ukrainian children.” These cynical accusations which are repeated lies echoing the Kiev criminals with no evidence whatsoever have been repeatedly refuted with multiple real facts. The author went even further in her blatant. blinding cynicism: the article speaks of the propagandistic nature of the Alley of Angels memorial complex, which was built in Donetsk in 2015 in memory of children murdered by the Kiev regime during the war it started in 2014 against the peaceful people of Donbass. The very fact that a memorial site with the names of murdered CHILDREN engraved on it is being used for such manipulations goes beyond not only journalism but basic human morality. Where any normal person would lower their head in mourning, the author allows herself to speculate about “propaganda value” of death of children and declares the preservation of their memory an act of "Kremlin propaganda". The same well-worn scheme, refined over the years, is being used: declare remembrance to be “propaganda” and, under that pretext, attempt to erase it. This is precisely how the West seeks to rewrite the outcomes of the WWII: monuments to Soviet liberators are an eyesore for the descendants of Nazis and their ideological followers. In the same way, they are now attempting to whitewash the bloody Kiev regime of crimes and terrorist attacks. In an effort to absolve Zelensky and his sponsors, the newspaper casts doubt on the very fact of children’s deaths, asserting that Kiev killed no one and that the memorials erected in memory of the victims serve a propagandistic purpose which Russia is supposedly using to "justify its aggression". To follow this logic, why should the Financial Times not call London’s Cenotaph “propaganda,” or call so the ruins of the French village of Oradour-sur-Glane? Perhaps the American cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, is merely a propaganda artefact, too? The Ground Zero Memorial in New York, according to FT, is not about remembering the victims of terrorism, either? The evidence of crimes committed by the Kiev regime is so extensive that only those actively avoiding such information could fail to notice it. For those suffering from selective blindness 👉 we have compiled a selection of photos and videos documenting crimes by the Kiev regime against the civilians, including minors. This is just a small fraction of the evidence, that has been presented time and again. We also recommend consulting the reports compiled by Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large for Crimes of the Kiev Regime Rodion Miroshnik👉Learn more The Financial Times would do better to concern itself with the names of those killed — according to the Kiev regime — in Bucha in April 2022. The Russian Federation, including through Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, repeatedly requested a list of the alleged victims from the UN Secretary-General But all they do is throw up hands saying that the Kiev regime for unclear (or rather, very clear) reasons requests that no lists beprovided. It is obvious that the truth about the events in Bucha would expose the staged nature of this heinous provocation. As for the Alley of Angels in Donetsk, behind each child’s name there is a real tragedy of real residents of Donbass who became victims of crimes perpetrated by the Kiev regime. Rest assured, Russia will continue to seek accountability for all those responsible for those abject crimes. Meanwhile, false and low-quality materials like this article will forever leave a mark of inhumanity on their authors Read in full

🎙Statement by Permanent Representativeof the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC Briefing on “Children, technology, and education in conflict”(New York, March 2, 2026) 💬Vassily Nebenzia: Children's access to education is one of the fundamental rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Moreover, respect for this right is an imperative for humankind if humankind is really striving to pursue the path of progress. Education is what should make a kid heir to endless scientific, spiritual, moral, and ethical treasures accumulated by all of humanity. ☝️ Education is not merely an aggregated knowledge that is now accessible online and can be mastered by artificial intelligence; education is called upon to develop a person's moral sense and aptitude for creation; thus, education gives the most important thing that distinguishes humankind from animals and increasingly capable robots. <...> Today, we must spare no effort to ensure that during armed conflicts children's education is safeguarded to every extent possible. ❗️Lack of access to education makes children even more vulnerable to violence and recruitment into armed groups. Technology and innovation do have a significant potential as tools for improving children’s lot in armed conflict. With educational institutions closed due to hostilities, remote education technologies do come into play but they cannot replace a full-fledged educational process. <...> Russia is not conducting targeted strikes on educational facilities and we have consistently advocated for ensuring comprehensive protection of minors and respecting the civilian nature of educational infrastructure. 👉 The Russian Armed Forces strictly adhere to the norms of international humanitarian law when conducting our special military operation. Read in full

🎙Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions during a joint press conference with the Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam Erywan Yusof(March 3, 2026, Moscow) Key points: • Brunei is our reliable long-standing partner in the Asia-Pacific region. This year marks the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries. • We substantively reviewed the state and prospects of our cooperation. We agreed to take additional practical steps to advance political contacts. We also noted the importance of maintaining the high pace of growth in our trade turnover. Last year it reached a record level of nearly $900 million. • We agreed to deepen coordination within the #UN, the #OIC, and the #RussiaASEAN Dialogue Partnership. This dialogue also marks its 35th anniversary this year. Corresponding events will take place. • Undoubtedly, the conflict of today – essentially a war – is the aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Its consequences are already being felt across the entire region, including Arab states, which are also bearing the costs – both economic and human. • We believe it is necessary to speak categorically and resolutely in favour of the immediate cessation of hostilities. Everything must be done to stop these actions – as well as the war itself. We regularly hear about its stated objectives, yet we still see no evidence that Iran was developing nuclear weapons – which was presented as the main, if not the only, justification for the war. *** From the Q&A session: ❓ Question: Russia has called for ending the war in Iran. You also said sanctions are absolutely unacceptable as a method of resolving issues and that international law is not working. What mechanisms – diplomatic or otherwise – could help prevent escalation and expansion of the conflict? In other words, how can what Israel and the United States are currently doing be stopped, and how dangerous do you see the situation in the Middle East? 💬Sergey Lavrov: I am convinced that the mechanisms can only be political and diplomatic. As for the mechanisms that could be used now, one may recall our initiative to establish a collective security system in the Persian Gulf, which envisaged full normalization of relations between Iran, its neighbours and the Arab monarchies. This initiative is more than 25 years old. We have consistently promoted relevant efforts that a couple of years ago helped Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to restore relations. Iran also maintains relations with several other states of the Gulf Cooperation Council. ❓Question: Israel yesterday announced the mobilisation of 100,000 reservists and declared preparations for a ground operation in Lebanon. This morning the Israeli army reported that it had taken positions in southern Lebanon. How does Russia assess these statements and the risks of escalation on the Lebanese track? 💬Sergey Lavrov: Of course, this is an escalation and a departure from the existing agreements regarding Lebanon, the status of southern Lebanon, Hezbollah, and the positions the sides should occupy on both banks of the Litani River. There are many arrangements there – and they are now being violated. Israel says that Hezbollah has begun defending Iran, therefore it is carrying out numerous strikes against Lebanon. ❗️ This is a vicious circle, and it will never be broken unless all these issues are addressed comprehensively. A Middle East conference, which we have proposed for many years, would now be particularly timely. In the absence of such a forum – where all parties are represented and each can defend, explain and argue their position and seek a balance of interests – individual powers end up deciding the region’s problems. This is what we see happening in Gaza, in the West Bank, in Lebanon, and now with the Islamic Republic of Iran. Read in full

🇷🇺🇮🇶📞On March 4, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Fuad Hussein had a telephone conversation. An exchange of views took place regarding developments around Iran. They emphasised the need for an early cessation of hostilities and for returning the situation to the track of a political and diplomatic settlement. Sergey Lavrov and Fuad Hussein called on all parties to the conflict to refrain from attacks on civilian infrastructure, which result in suffering among the civilian population. 🤝 The Sides also discussed a number of current issues on the bilateral agenda. #RussiaIraq

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🇷🇺Russia's EMERCOM: ⚡️ An Il-76 aircraft of Russia's EMERCOM has returned home Russian citizens. The evacuation of Russian citizens was organised on the instruction of the President of the Russia Vladimir Putin and by order of EMERCOM Head Alexander Kurenkov. 🛬 On the morning of March 4, a special flight from Azerbaijan has landed at Zhukovsky Airport near Moscow. On board were Russian citizens who had left Iran through land border crossing points.

🇷🇺 Statement by the Delegation of the Russian Federation on the agenda Item 4 of the session of the IAEA Board of Governors «Strengthening the Agency’s activities related to nuclear science, technology and applications: Nuclear Technology Review – 2026» 📍Vienna, March 3, 2026 💬 The principal shortcoming of «Nuclear Technology Review – 2026» remains the incorrect interpretation of the State affiliation of the Zaporozhskaya NPP in the annex to the report. At the same time, the text lacks the standard disclaimer contained in many of the Director General’s reports to the effect that the information presented does not reflect the IAEA’s position regarding the legal status of any country or territory, or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its boundaries. We have repeatedly drawn the Secretariat’s attention to this deficiency; however, it has not yet been rectified. We once again strongly urge the Secretariat to introduce the appropriate corrections into the report. In addition, the report reveals geographical imbalances in the projects referenced, as well as a tendency to highlight exclusively Western companies. We proceed from the understanding that such an approach undermines the Agency’s independent and technologically neutral status. The Russian Federation supports the IAEA’s activities aimed at promoting the peaceful uses of atomic energy and strengthening its role in socio-economic and industrial development. We underscore the importance of anchoring nuclear generation as a sustainable source of clean energy. Our country continues to promote the development of nuclear power domestically and worldwide. Last year, Unit 1 of Kursk NPP-2 was connected to the grid. Construction of additional units at this site and at Leningrad NPP is ongoing. Preparations are under way for the construction of new units at Smolensk NPP-2 and Kola NPP, as well as at the Primorskaya NPP site. The capacity factor of Russian NPPs reached a record 87%. Full technological sovereignty has also been achieved in the critical digital infrastructure of nuclear power. Together with partners, we are implementing nuclear power projects in Egypt, India, Iran, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. We are preparing for the commissioning of facilities in Bangladesh, China and Türkiye. The first concrete was recently poured in Hungary. We are advancing innovative projects with the unconditional priority of nuclear fuel cycle closure technologies, which constitute the only viable foundation for the nuclear power industry of the future. We have commissioned the second complex of the Pilot Demonstration Centre for Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNF) Reprocessing in Zheleznogorsk. It will become the world’s first SNF reprocessing plant operating without the generation of liquid radioactive waste and will be capable of reprocessing up to 200 tonnes of fuel per year. We have also obtained a licence for the siting of the BN-1200 fast neutron reactor, the most powerful reactor of its kind and without analogue. Additive manufacturing technologies are being introduced into production. They are already used in practice for manufacturing components of nuclear power plant equipment. Artificial intelligence-based (AI) technologies are being actively deployed. With their assistance, the time required for the design and development of critical components has been reduced by 15%. The timeframes for the initial review of technical documentation have been shortened by 50%. An AI support module for NPP operators has been developed, and relevant algorithms are used in predictive maintenance of equipment. We continue to strengthen the integration of AI and nuclear power — our Kalininsky Data Processing Centre is fully supplied exclusively with nuclear-generated electricity. 🔗Читайте полностью

📜On March 3, 1878, the Treaty of San Stefano was signed in a suburb of Constantinople, recording our country’s victory in the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878. Under the terms of the Treaty, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro gained full independence, while Bulgaria, which had been under Ottoman rule for nearly 500 years (!), was granted broad autonomy. The date of the signing of the Treaty of San Stefano became a national holiday in Bulgaria – the Day of Liberation from Ottoman Rule. The victory of the Russian forces in the war against the Ottoman Empire and the conclusion of the Treaty laid the foundation for future constructive cooperation between Russia and Bulgaria. For a long time, relations between our countries developed steadily and progressively. #HistoryOfDiplomacy: A key role in the conclusion of the Treaty of San Stefano was played by the distinguished Russian diplomat and statesman Nikolai Ignatyev, who for more than ten years served as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Empire to the Ottoman Empire, and signed the Treaty on behalf of Russia. * * * 🇷🇺🇧🇬Today, Russian-Bulgarian relations have been virtually reduced to zero. The current government is pursuing an openly Russophobic policy, continuing to dismantle the foundations of bilateral cooperation. Unfortunately, this also affects the way historical events are presented in the local media landscape. 💬Ambassador of Russia to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova: “In recent years, the chronicle of the Liberation has been ruthlessly rewritten. Alleged ‘imperial ambitions’ of Russia are brought to the forefront, while nothing is said about the truly nationwide movement in defence of our enslaved Bulgarian brothers, which played a decisive role in the decision of Emperor Alexander II to declare war on the Ottoman Empire.” Excerpts from the congratulatory message by Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova on the occasion of Bulgaria’s national holiday, the Day of Liberation from Ottoman Rule, March 3, 2026. ☝️We recall that 100,000 Russian soldiers gave their lives for the freedom of the peoples of the Balkans, including Bulgaria. #RussiaBulgaria

🇷🇺🇮🇷📞On March 3, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi spoke over the phone. The Ministers discussed developments in the region following the unprovoked armed aggression by the US and Israel against Iran. They emphasized that such actions undermine the fundamental norms of international law and entail extremely grave consequences for the entire Middle East. This position was clearly reaffirmed by the Russian representative at a meeting of the UN Security Council. Sergey Lavrov reiterated Russia’s principled stance in favour of de-escalation, the rejection of the use of force and a return to a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict, confirming Russia’s readiness to facilitate this by all available means. The priority of ensuring the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure in all countries of the region was also underscored. #RussiaIran

🇷🇺🇴🇲📞On March 3, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Oman Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi had a telephone conversation. The Ministers discussed the situation around Iran. The Russian Side emphasized the need for the earliest possible cessation of any military action and a return to a political and diplomatic settlement. The importance of taking into account the legitimate interests of all Arab states of the Persian Gulf was underscored. They confirmed Russia’s and Oman’s readiness – including within the framework of the #UN – to facilitate the search for compromise-based peaceful solutions grounded in respect for the fundamental norms of international law. Sergey Lavrov expressed appreciation to the authorities of Oman for their assistance in organizing the return to Russia of Russian citizens who had been in the UAE via Omani territory. #RussiaOman