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#Victory81 🏅 In January 1944, Leningrad was completely liberated from the Nazi siege, which had lasted 8️⃣7️⃣2️⃣ days. During this time, the city endured severe hunger, constant shelling, and bombing. ◾️ Facts about the genocide of the Soviet people in Leningrad 👉 More than 1 million people fell victim to the genocide. Of these, over 600,000 residents — children, women, the elderly, soldiers wounded and maimed at the front — died of hunger, cold, exhaustion, and disease. Leningraders saw death all around them every day, but they did not lose their dignity and faith in Victory. The memory of the Leningrad siege is preserved by museums, memorials, and the Piskarevskoye Cemetery, and the stories of survivors remind us of the courage and resilience of the city's residents. #WeRemember 🎥The film was produced by the Information Department of the Administration of the Governor of St. Petersburg, commissioned by the Government of St. Petersburg, with the support of JSC "GATR" and the Archives Committee.

#Outcomes2025 ✍️Russia’s Foreign Ministry’s answers to media questions received for Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s news conference on the performance of Russian diplomacy in 2025 Read in full Key points #UkraineCrisis#KievRegimeCrimes • [Following the Kiev regime attack on Russia’s President’s state residence in the Novgorod Region] many countries could once again see the terrorist nature of Zelensky’s clique <…> Terrorism in any form is unacceptable and certainly does not help achieve a political and diplomatic solution to the conflict. Kiev is only making matters worse for itself with its recklessness and impeding efforts to find possible compromises. • The deployment of military units, facilities, warehouses and other infrastructure of the Western countries in Ukraine <…> will be considered as foreign intervention that directly threatens Russia’s security. #Multipolarity • The situation surrounding Denmark’s northern autonomous territory vividly demonstrates the bankruptcy of the so-called “rules-based international order” so dear to many in the West. • Cooperation is being actively forged in formats with limited membership. Alongside the CIS, mechanisms such as the #EAEU, #BRICS, #SCO, #ASEAN, #LAS, #GCC, the #AfricanUnion, and #CELAC, among others, maintain momentum. <...> We regard these developments as part of the historically determined process of shaping a multipolar world order, which will lead to the further consolidation of several global and an even greater number of regional centres of power and development. #InternationalSecurity • The international security system is indeed undergoing a period of profound transformation today. This is driven by two primary factors: the objective processes shaping a polycentric world order, and attempts to substitute international law with the law of the mightiest. • Relying on force as the primary instrument in foreign policy and undermining of the existing institutional and legal framework of international relations risks chaos and escalating confrontation, <...> increase of the likelihood of direct clashes between major states, including nuclear powers. Under these conditions, developments become highly unpredictable. • Russia firmly opposes this scenario. We are capable of defending our interests – history provides ample evidence of this. Our country has traditionally played a stabilising and balancing role in global affairs. #RussiaUS • Following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the Presidents of Russia and the US <...> agreed to maintain a high tempo of work. This was founded upon a mutual understanding of the necessity to rid ourselves as soon as possible of the “toxic legacy” of the Joe Biden administration. <...> Our American counterparts made it clear: great powers, when their national interests diverge <...> must not allow differences to escalate into confrontation. • President Donald Trump is perhaps one of the few Western politicians who not only immediately rejected imposing meaningless and destructive preconditions for substantive dialogue with Moscow on the Ukraine crisis but also publicly addressed its root causes. • It was precisely the elimination of these root causes that was discussed in Anchorage on August 15, 2025. <...> We anticipate that, provided the original Anchorage formula is preserved and Russian interests are handled with due care, we can, sooner or later, come close to a negotiated resolution of the Ukraine issue. #Iran • We strongly condemn subversive external interference in Iran’s domestic political processes. <...> Threats of new military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran are absolutely unacceptable. • Those who intend to exploit foreign-inspired unrest as a pretext to repeat the aggression against Iran <...> must clearly understand the catastrophic consequences such actions would have for the situation in the Middle East and for international security as a whole.

🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’sinterview with RT(Moscow, February 5, 2026) Read in full Key talking points: #Europe#EU#Germany • Over the past 45 days, many European politicians have addressed relations with the Russian Federation. Until recently, they were united in demanding firmness, not scaling back support or weapons supplies to Ukraine, and financing it to make sure Russia suffers a “strategic defeat” on the battlefield. • Recently, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz made a comment describing Russia as the largest country in Europe. I must correct this immediately. Russia is the largest country in Eurasia – and in the world. • The Americans have never wanted, and still do not want, to leave the Europeans to their own devices. Their goal is for Europeans to finance all their own military preparations by buying US weaponry, while the US naturally retains control and the role of ‘guardian’ over its NATO allies. • As Euro-Atlantic structures have weakened (the EU having become a mere appendage of NATO, a status even formalised in documents) Germany’s rising profile has caused alarm, not only in our country but in many EU capitals. There is growing resentment and a palpable desire to prevent Germany from subjugating all others once more, especially as Germany’s being “back on track,” proclaimed by Friedrich Merz and his government, is openly linked to the country’s rapid militarisation and preparations for war. • We do maintain contacts with some European leaders. They call and ask us not to publicise the conversations. Some engage in ‘undercover’ contacts here. • I see no coherent position from Europe. They are trapped by their own rhetoric, locked into an uncompromising stance: ‘Russia’s strategic defeat,’ ‘Ukraine cannot lose, and Russia cannot win, otherwise Europe loses face.’ #NATO • We have indeed been “burned” by our trust in those who swore that NATO would not expand eastwards, that Russia would not be marginalised, and that we would forge a common space from Lisbon to Vladivostok – a vast continent of peace and security. • NATO first lost its reason for existence, then found renewed purpose in Afghanistan. When that purpose was publicly, shamelessly trampled before the eyes of the international community, action was needed. So, they regrouped, convened, and contrived the situation we witness today – declaring Russia a “pariah” and identifying Ukraine as the “optimal material” with which to provoke us, a pliable entity to be shaped as they saw fit. #Ukraine • This is nonsense and a quite telling one. What do I mean? For the past year, the West (Europe) has been saying the same thing over and over: there must be solid guarantees of security and an immediate ceasefire. But without addressing issues pertaining to settlement, these security guarantees will implicate that the ceasefire will be exploited to funnel more arms into Ukraine. They did not hear this reasoning; neither did they respond in any way. • What kind of Ukraine we are willing to see as a neighbour for the long, even eternal term? It must be a friendly Ukraine. Not necessarily an ally, but a neutral and benign state. This, of course, implies respect not only for the rights of the people in the territory that will remain part of Ukraine, not only respect for their rights to access basic necessities, such as warmth, food, and water, but also respect for their, if you will, fundamental human rights, including language, education, and religion. • That man [Zelensky] is devoid of shame or conscience, who thinks of nothing but his own survival. For that, he feels compelled to perform some scripted ‘sketches’ on the international stage, which he actually treats as a theatre. • In Anchorage, we accepted the Trump administration’s proposal concerning Ukraine. If everything was as straightforward and decisive as presented, then it would imply that Ukraine had been set aside from our bright path towards future cooperation and prosperity.

📺 Watch Ambassador Andrei Kelin's interview with Channel 4 presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy(4 February 2026) Key talking points: •We will not allow any NATO member states to deploy troops on Ukrainian territory because it will be another line of attack against Russia [...] This is unacceptable for us. • The best [security guarantees] will be good relations between Russia and the United States, as well as good relations between Russia and European countries, including the UK. • We need a comprehensive settlement with the other countries involved [in the Ukraine crisis] to ensure that we will never experience a threat from Ukraine or NATO. •Here in London they are never talking about diplomatic efforts [with regard to Ukraine]. London is not interested in it. The UK is interested in pushing Ukrainians to continue fighting and causing harm to Russia. •We are moving towards a new multipolar world [...] which includes different states, not only big ones, like Russia, China or the US. What we need is to respect the interests of every country and government, understand them and avoid confrontation. Watch the interview on our YouTube channel

🔴#LIVE: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the international showcase presentation of Perm Krai 🔴Russia's MFA Website

🔴#LIVE: Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and President of National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia AlenSimonyan commence talks in Moscow 🔴Ruptly 🔴Russia's MFA Website

⚡️Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Western elites against the backdrop of the Epstein Files scandal - Excerpt from an upcoming interview with RT FM Sergey Lavrov: The Deep State, hidden funds, closed groups etc. ... they are said to be able to decide the fates of the world. I don't quite believe in that. People who are elected PMs, Presidents, they have enough leverage to pursue their own course. And if they choose to pursue a course that is all about deceiving — that is their conscious choice. That's a fact. There are plenty of people like that. This mentality is showing visibly in the European arena. And they haven't made any conclusions, haven't taken any lessons [from their mistakes]. 👉Full interview by RT's Rick Sanchez with Sergey Lavrov to be released later today, at 17:30 MSK. Stay tuned!

⚡️Comment by Aide to the President Yury Ushakov following President Vladimir Putin’s videoconference with President of China Xi Jinping(February 4, 2026) Read in full 💬Yury Ushakov: Friends, I would like to brief you on the substantive negotiations between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping, held via videoconference. <...> The Leaders, in a friendly and trusting manner, summarised the outcomes of the past year and thoroughly discussed plans for the development of Russia-China relations in the current year. <...> Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping agreed that it is necessary to maintain permanent bilateral consultation mechanisms across all channels – the security councils, foreign ministries, and defence agencies – to complement their personal communication. This pertains to the swift alignment and coordination of approaches on current matters, including sensitive ones, to ensure timely responses to emerging challenges and threats. <...> Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping once again noted that the comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation between our two countries are at an unprecedented level, are based on equality and mutual benefit, are not directed against any third parties, and are not subject to short-term political considerations. <...> 📄 On July 16, Russia and China will mark an important date: the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighbourliness and Friendly Cooperation between the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. This foundational document for international relations, which remains fully relevant and in tune with the spirit of the times, has been automatically extended for a further five-year period. During the conversation, President Xi Jinping invited Vladimir Putin to pay an official visit to China in the first half of this year. The invitation was accepted with gratitude, and the dates and details will be agreed separately. The Chinese Leader also invited the President of Russia to take part in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting, to be held in November in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen. Russia supports the work of China’s APEC chairmanship, and our President will, of course, be ready to attend the meeting in Shenzhen. <...> 📈 The Leaders paid considerable attention to trade and economic cooperation. It was also mentioned that despite a minor decline due to a number of objective and subjective factors, bilateral trade has been considerably above $200 billion for three years in a row. It is common knowledge that China remains our leading foreign trade partner. <...> Regarding foreign policy issues, the President of Russia and the President of China emphasised the importance of Russian-Chinese cooperation at multilateral platforms, such as the #UN, the #SCO, #BRICS, #APEC and #G20. The Sides reaffirmed the common course for creating a just multilateral world order based on international law. Overall, Moscow and Beijing have been working in coordination with each other on the international stage. It was pointed out that the sides’ positions on the overwhelming majority of international issues are similar or fully coincide. Of course, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping also exchanged views on their countries’ relations with the US. Their approaches almost fully coincide, which is evident from their attitude to the US President’s initiative for creating the Board of Peace. Regarding the contacts our countries had with the Donald Trump administration — the Leaders believe that there is a window of opportunity in this regard. In particular, the President of China voiced his support for the ongoing talks in Abu Dhabi within the trilateral working group on security matters. <...> ☝️Cooperation between Moscow and Beijing operates as a powerful, constructive and stabilising factor in the world, while the Russia-China nexus effectively enhances global security, and benefits the Global Majority, as well as the people of both Russia and China. #RussiaChina

🎙Statement by Permanent Representativeof the Russian Federation to the UN Vassily Nebenzia at a UNSC Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security posed by ISIL(New York, February 4, 2026) 💬Vassily Nebenzia: As far as the content of the report is concerned, we support most of its premises. First and foremost, we agree with the fact that the threat posed by ISIL is steadily escalating on numerous fronts and becoming increasingly complex. In our statement, we would like to focus on the following aspects of countering terrorism. One of the pressing themes contained in the report is the growing use of new and emerging technologies by terrorists, including ISIL. As is seen in the document, such terrorist organizations as ISIL are banking on improving unmanned lethal aircraft technology. But we are talking not just about drones that are being used for reconnaissance, cargo delivery, and terrorist attacks. It is important to suppress the acquisition and use by ISIL and its affiliates of commercial satellite communication terminals, including Starlink. ☝️ We trust that the countries under whose jurisdiction the relevant technology companies operate will be prescient and take effective measures to prevent such technologies from falling into the hands of terrorists. <...> Another premise in the report that we support is the worsening security situation in certain regions of Africa due to the expansion of terrorist presence. Here, we must, first and foremost, pay tribute to the Africans who are on the front lines, confronting terrorists every day and achieving certain successes, particularly in the most “hot spot” regions, such as the Sahel. At the same time, we cannot but note that a number of non-regional players are hindering these efforts and continue to engage with terrorists, using them as a tool for advancing their geopolitical agendas, and destabilizing the situation with the help of various terrorist groups. ❗️ We condemn the tenacious attempts by these countries torestore their erstwhile colonial influence in Africa. <...> We call on UN Member States to bear in mind the fundamental principle of international law, namely the principle of cooperation. We address a separate appeal to Western countries: Moderate your geopolitical appetites and stop interacting with terrorists directly and through your Ukrainian satellites! 👉 Russia advocates depoliticized professional cooperation in counterterrorism on the basis of the norms and principles of international law. Read in full

#HistoryOfDiplomacy#DiplomatsDay 🌐Ahead of Russia's Diplomatic Workers’ Day, a new section dedicated to the history of Russian diplomacy has been launched on the MFA Russia website. Russia's Foreign Ministry continues its efforts to preserve the memory and legacy of the heads of Russia’s foreign service. The in-depth historical overview covers the key milestones and guiding principles that have shaped – and continue to shape – Russian foreign policy, as well as historical figures who guided its evolution. This is not merely a history of negotiations, but a reflection of Russia’s millennia-long path as an independent and distinct civilization By preserving its traditions, Russia’s diplomatic service consistently explains Russia’s stance on the international stage, counters the West’s aggressive campaign and contributes to forming an objective picture of the world. The publication of such materials holds a special importance today, when the countries of the so-called “collective West” are using every possible means to downplay the contribution of Russian diplomats to the geopolitical transformation of the world. Achievements are rewritten, outcomes and key facts distorted – all for short-term gain. ❗️We proudly remember our history. And we will continue to stand up for the truth. 👉We invite everyone to explore the history of Russian diplomacy in greater detail.

📄Article by Ambassador of Russia to Indonesia Sergei Tolchenov on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Russia and Indonesia in Kompas(February 4, 2026) Key points: • On February 3, 2026, Russia and Indonesia celebrated the 76th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. This occasion offers a timely opportunity to review the progress of Russian-Indonesian cooperation in 2025, a landmark year marked by intensive high-level contacts and substantive practical agreements. • We continue to pursue a consistent course toward strengthening the Strategic Partnership. The Declaration was endorsed following the negotiations between President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto held in St Petersburg on June 19, 2025. • Bilateral trade and economic cooperation continued to demonstrate positive momentum. In the first ten months of 2025, bilateral trade grew by 16,2%, reaching 4,02 billion US dollars. • A major milestone in further expanding trade ties was the signing of the Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union, its Member States, and Indonesia [December 21, 2025]. The new trade framework provides for the gradual removal of tariff and technical barriers, including the elimination of customs duties on the vast majority of traded goods - 90,5% of Indonesian products and around 90% of product lines from the EAEU member states. • Rosatom State Corporation can offer comprehensive solutions in the field of nuclear energy, as well as a wide range of non-power applications of peaceful nuclear technologies, including nuclear medicine and the use of isotopes and radiological methods in agriculture, industry, and scientific research. • We continued to actively advance cooperation in the field of education. In the 2025-2026 academic year, despite an official quota of 250 places, 300 Indonesian students were awarded scholarships funded by the Government of the Russian Federation. Read in full

⚡️Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia Concerning the Expiration of the Russia-US New START Treaty(February 4, 2026) On February 5, 2026, the life cycle of the Russian-US Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (#NewSTART) comes to an end; it was signed by the Parties on April 8, 2010, entered into force on February 5, 2011, and was extended for a five-year period in February 2021 on the basis of a relevant one-time option provided for in this agreement. In February 2023, the Russian Federation suspended the New START Treaty against the backdrop of the unsatisfactory state of affairs with the implementation of certain aspects of the Treaty, as well as due to the absolutely unacceptable steps by the United States running counter to the fundamental principles and understandings of the agreement enshrined in its preamble. It was a compelled measure and an inevitable response of the Russian Side to the extremely hostile policy of the Biden administration which resulted in the fundamental change in the security situation, as well as to a number of illegitimate steps taken by Washington in the context of specific provisions of the New START Treaty, which together constituted a material breach incompatible with the Treaty being further implemented in a full-fledged manner. Among the key negative factors, it is worth to highlight the destabilizing actions of the United States in the field of missile defense, contrary to the inseparable interrelationship between strategic offensive and strategic defensive arms enshrined in the New START Treaty. <...> Despite some obvious problematic moments, basically the New START Treaty used to fulfill its key functions. The conclusion of the Treaty and the years of its initially successful implementation helped to discourage the strategic arms race, allowing for significant reductions in the parties' arsenals. At the same time, due to the restrictions applied in this area a sufficient level of predictability was ensured on a long-term basis. <...> In parallel to suspending this agreement, the Russian Federation announced the intention to voluntarily maintain its commitment to the central quantitative limits on weapons regulated by the New START until the end of the Treaty's life cycle in February 2026. At that time, the United States followed suit, announcing its readiness to act in a similar manner. Striving to extend the positive effect of such reciprocal measures in terms of maintaining balance and certainty in the field of strategic offensive arms during the current turbulent period, our country took an additional constructive step. On September 22, 2025, the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin publicly proposed that the Parties to the New START Treaty commit to voluntary self-limitations to keep the quantitative ceilings on the relevant weapons specified in the Treaty for at least one year after the termination of the agreement. However, no formal official response from the United States with regard to the Russian initiative has been received through bilateral channels. <...> It means that our ideas have been deliberately left unanswered. <...> In the current circumstances, we assume that the Parties to the New START are no longer bound by any obligations or symmetrical declarations in the context of the Treaty, including its core provisions, and are in principle free to choose their next steps. <...> 🇷🇺The Russian Federation remains ready to take decisive military-technical measures to counter potential additional threats to the national security. At the same time, our country remains open to seeking politico-diplomatic ways to comprehensively stabilize the strategic situation on the basis of equal and mutually beneficial dialogue solutions, if the appropriate conditions for such cooperation are shaped. Read in full