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🇷🇺🇰🇲✉️ Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, responsible for the Arab World, Diaspora, the Francophonie and African Integration of Comoros Mohamed Mbaeexchanged congratulatory message on the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries established on January 6, 1976. In his message, Sergey Lavrov stressed that the Russian Federation and the Union of the Comoros enjoy well-established friendly partnership relations. Moscow and Moroni constructively interact in international affairs. The Minister expressed his confidence that the mutually advantageous collaboration will continue to successfully unfold for the benefit of the peoples of Russia and the Comoros and in the interests of enhancing peace and stability in the western part of the Indian Ocean. Mohamed Mbae, in turn highlighter the Comoros’ invariable commitment to further deepen political dialogue and step up fruitful cooperation in the trade, economic, humanitarian and other areas. #RussiaComoros

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️Ambassador at Large of the Russian Foreign MinistryRodion Miroshnik: PHOTO EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of December 29 – January 4: ▪️December 30 – a kamikaze drone attacked a civilian passenger car in Novaya Kakhovka, Kherson Region. ▪️December 31 – a fixed-wing UAV Chaklun-V struck a privately owned residential house in Donetsk, DPR. ▪️December 31 – shelling of a residential area in Maslova Pristan, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured, 23 private homes were damaged. ▪️January 1, at midnight – three Ukrainian UAVs attacked a café and a hotel complex in Khorly, Kherson Region. 29 people were killed, at least 31 were injured. ▪️January 1 – a kamikaze drone strike on a grocery store in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured. ▪️Night of January 2 – UAVs attacked a power substation in Rubezhnoye, LPR. More than 85,000 household consumers in eight localities were left without electricity. ▪️ January 2 – a missile strike hit a commercial facility in central Belgorod. Two women were injured. ▪️ January 2 – an FPV-drone strike on a civilian passenger car in Belyanka village, Belgorod Region. Two civilians were injured. ▪️Night of January 4 – UAVs attacked Gubkin, Belgorod Region. A civilian woman was injured, several commercial facilities were damaged. ▪️ January 4 – a kamikaze drone struck civilian passenger cars in a car park in Razumnoye, Belgorod Region. Three civilians were injured.

✉Russia's President Vladimir Putin sent greetings to athletes, coaches, the staff, and veteran members of the Russian Paralympic Committee on its 30th anniversary(January 5, 2026) ✍️ Over all these years, the Russian Paralympic Committee has been pursuing an important and socially-oriented mission; its noble goals unite thousands of people with disabilities, involve them in adaptive physical fitness programmes and help them to completely unlock their talents, display a strong character and indomitable spirit. Largely owing to this skilful and consistent work, Russian athletes score outstanding achievements at world and European championships and Summer and Winter Paralympic Games. And, of course, it is gratifying to know that our Paralympic athletes now once again compete at major international competitions with their national symbols, flag and anthem. I consider this to be our major common victory.

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🌟 In early January 1942, the Kerch-Feodosia amphibious landing operation by the Red Army (December 26, 1941 — January 2, 1942) concluded — the offensive when the legendary #KoktebelLanding — a daring operation by a reconnaissance unit of the Red Navy seamen in the Koktebel Bay, where they engaged in a heavy uphill combat with the Nazi garrison — was carried out. Fearless seamen, who were tasked with an important strategic mission, which consisted of engaging the German garrison in combat to distract it from Feodosia, performed deceptive tactical manoeuvre hampering a huge number of the German troops along the Koktebel shore at the time when the main Red Army forces attacked on the Kerch peninsula. Despite the enemy’s superiority in manpower and equipment, the Koktebel landing was carried out successfully, with the main mission being completed. Soviet Red Nave seamen showed unparalleled courage and heroism: under harsh and fierce weather conditions (a five-category storm and a -20°C frost), engaging combat being waist-deep in the icy water, the seamen were fighting to death, selflessly assisting their comrades to defend Crimea against the Nazi invaders. Thanks to the heroic feat of Soviet seamen in Koktebel, the Red Army was given the opportunity to reach Feodosia on land and firmly entrench on the Kerch bridgehead. On January 5, a group of Red Army soldiers landed in Yevpatoria, having driven the Romanian invaders out of the city. 🎖 The success of the Koktebel landing turned the tide in the Battle of Sevastopol —the Nazis hastened to redeploy some of their divisions to Kerch so as to deter the Red Army attacking. Thus, the defenders of Sevastopol gained the necessary time: the city garrison could regroup the forces and throw all their strength to fend off the enemy. *** The Koktebel landing December 1941 On the night of December 28-29, 1941, during the Kerch offensive, a reconnaissance unit of 29 volunteering Red Navy seamen reached the Koktebel Bay on board of the D-5 'Spartakovets' submarine. Once arrived at the destination of the mission, the unit received an order — to land ashore and launch an assault on the Nazi-occupied Koktebel village, while the main Red Army ground forces were reaching Feodosia. In the early morning of December 29, at 3:30 a.m., the Soviet seamen launched the attack. Despite dense machinegun fire and enemy mines, the unit broke through the sheer hell — the seamen reached the shore and engaged in combat with the German and Romanian troops. Our seamen's surprise attack tied down the enemy garrison in Koktebel for several days until the main Red Army forces approached. By January 1, the Red Army assault group, which successfully landed in Feodosia, finally reached Koktebel and joined their comrades — the heroic seamen who were selflessly fighting till the end. Together they crushed the enemy and further continued liberation of Crimea. The heroic Victory in Koktebel was achieved at a high cost: according to various estimates, only 10 out of the 29 seamen survived. *** In 1975, marking the 35th Anniversary of the Great Victory, in Koktebel (Republic of Crimea) a monument to the Heroic 29 Red Navy seamen was unveiled. The memorial stone bears the inscription: To the soldiers who participated in the landing and died for the Crimean land during the Great Patriotic War. 🕯 The monument is located beside the mass grave where the seamen, who perished in the Koktebel operation, found their eternal rest. #Victory80#WeAreProud#WeRemember

🇷🇺🇧🇾📞 On January 3, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the Republic of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkovspoke over the phone. The two Ministers discussed the developments around Venezuela. They stressed that Moscow and Minsk stand united in resolutely condemning the aggression carried out by the United States against a sovereign state, in violation of international law. ❗️ They underscored the absolute necessity of the immediate release of the legitimate President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his wife, their return to the capital of the country, and the restoration of Nicolas Maduro as head of state. Sergey Lavrov and Maxim Ryzhenkov also emphasised the importance of the efforts to promptly establish conditions for resolving the situation in Venezuela through dialogue conducted in accordance with international law.

⚡️Russia's Foreign Ministry statement concerning developments around Venezuela In view of the confirmed reports about Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his spouse being in the United States, we strongly urge the US leadership to reconsider their position and release the legitimately elected president of a sovereign country and his spouse. We highlight the need to create conditions for resolving any existing issues between the United States and Venezuela through dialogue.

🇷🇺🇻🇪📞 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovhad a telephone conversation on January 3 with Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez. Sergey Lavrov expressed firm solidarity with the people of Venezuela confronting an armed aggression. Russia will keep supporting the policy of the Bolivarian Government to protect the country’s national interests and sovereignty. The officials spoke against further escalation so as to find a solution via dialogue. During the conversation, the Parties expressed mutual commitment to bolster up comprehensive strategic partnership between Russia and Venezuela. #RussiaVenezuela#Venezuela

⚡️Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation regarding the further development of the situation around Venezuela We are extremely concerned by reports that the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro and his spouse were forcibly taken out of the country during today’s aggressive actions by the United States. We demand immediate clarification of these reports. If such actions did in fact take place, they represent an unacceptable violation of the sovereignty of an independent state, the respect for which is a fundamental principle of international law.

⚡️Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation regarding the armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela This morning, the US committed an act of armed aggression against Venezuela. This development gives rise to deep concern and warrants condemnation. The pretexts used to justify these actions are untenable. Ideologized animosity has prevailed over pragmatic engagement, as well as over any readiness to build relations based on trust and predictability. In the current situation, it is essential above all to prevent further escalation and to focus on finding a solution through dialogue. We proceed from the understanding that all parties that may have grievances against one another must seek solutions through dialogue-based mechanisms. We stand ready to support such efforts. Latin America must remain a zone of peace, as it proclaimed itself in 2014. Venezuela must be guaranteed the right to determine its own destiny, free from any destructive – let alone military – external interference. We reaffirm our solidarity with the Venezuelan people and our support for the course pursued by its Bolivarian leadership, aimed at safeguarding the country’s national interests and sovereignty. We support the statements by the Venezuelan authorities and by the leaders of Latin American countries calling for the urgent convening of a meeting of the UN Security Council. Russia's Embassy in Caracas is operating as normal, taking into account the situation on the ground, and maintains constant contact with the Venezuelan authorities as well as with Russian nationals present in Venezuela. At present, there is no information indicating that any citizens of the Russian Federation have been injured. Full Statement

🎙Comment by Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on the revocation of the rehabilitation of Japanese war criminals (January 2, 2026) 💬 In 2025, we marked a major anniversary, 80 years since the Great Victory and the end of #WWII. In the new year, we will keep disclosing information about the war crimes committed in the mid-XXth century, including byJapanese militarists. We have repeatedly stressed that these crimes have#NoStatuteOfLimitation while the legal proceedings required to prosecute all the criminals continue to this day. In April-November 2025, the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation issued decisions revoking the rulings adopted in the 1980s-2000s that had granted rehabilitation to the following Japanese citizens: • Masaichiro KADOMA • Tatsuo MARUYAMA • Hiroshi MOMMA • Hatsuo NIOKA • Yoshizumi NIHEI • Haruju ONO • Yasuhide SATO • Juniti TORIUMI • Seichi MATSUI • Imao MATSUTA • Fukio KAWANA • Kazuhisa MASUDA • Ichizo OHARA • Tsuneichi TAKAYAMA • Tokusaburo SATO • Makoto BABA • Nobuo IMAI • Tetsuji MARUYAMA • Tadao MAEDA • Yasumichi KAGAWA During the war and even after Japan’s surrender in 1945, 👉they participated in sabotage and espionage against the Soviet Union. Following a review of the court decisions by the cassation court and supervisory authority, it has been established that these individuals are not subject to rehabilitationand that their guilt has been proven in full. As a specific example, it should be noted that several criminals from this list surrendered to the Red Army but subsequently made attempts to organise espionagein order to gather intelligence on the manpower and disposition of Soviet forces. Some others trained saboteurs while operating in the border regions. There are also individuals among the listed who sent people to the notoriousUnit 731for experiments. ❗️The efforts on disclosing and making public the information on the crimes of the militarist Japan will continue.

⚡️The information about the alleged attack by the Russian Armed Forces on Kharkov on 2 January is not true. ❗️ The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation neither planned nor launched attacks using missile weapons or aircraft weapons within the city of Kharkov. ▫️ Based on eyewitness-made videos published by Ukrainian information resources, the epicenter of the explosion was located in the Persona shopping center at 2, Olesya Gonchara Street. ▫️On the published footage, heavy smoke of unknown origin was recorded in the building a few seconds before the explosion, which indicates that there was a high probability of detonation of the ammunition stored there by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. ▫️ The statements of the Kiev regime about the alleged 'Russian strike on Kharkov' are intended to distract the attention of the international community from the violent terrorist attack committed by the AFU on the night of 1 January against civilians in the settelment of Khorly (Kherson region). 🔹Russian Defence Ministry