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🎙Remarks by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following the wreath-laying ceremony on the occasion of Russian Diplomatic Workers' Day (February 10, 2026) Read in full 💬Sergey Lavrov: It is a great honour to welcome our friends and allies to this ceremony today. I greatly appreciate the presence of representatives of the #CIS and senior officials from the executive bodies of the Eurasian integration associations. We are confident that respect for our shared history and devotion to the unparalleled heroism of our fathers and grandfathers during the Great Patriotic War constitute a vital foundation for deepening cooperation between our diplomatic services and states, while also providing a solid basis for the successful implementation of unifying initiatives across the Eurasian space. Preserving the memory of our struggle against Nazism is of particular importance in preventing this hateful ideology from re-emerging in any form or manifestation. This year marks 80 years since the conclusion of the Nuremberg Trials, when history delivered its final and irrevocable verdict on the war criminals of the Third Reich for the genocide of the peoples of the former Soviet Union. We will continue our efforts to ensure that the rulings of the Tribunal remain inviolable and that the crimes once condemned never occur again – whether in Ukraine or anywhere else in Europe where attempts are being made to disguise Nazism as something acceptable. In close coordination with our allies, strategic partners and friends from the Global Majority, we will continue to promote a constructive international agenda, strengthen security throughout Eurasia and advance various forms of integration in line with the initiatives put forward by Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Through these efforts, we aim to facilitate the formation of a #MultipolarWorldfirmly grounded in the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnection. ❗️We will continue to resolutely defend Russia's national interests, do everything necessary to protect the lives and dignity of our citizens and compatriots, preserve and build upon the historical, spiritual and moral legacy passed down to us by our ancestors. I am strongly convinced that the staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is fully prepared to meet these challenges. You have my sincere gratitude. In conclusion, I would like to extend my congratulations on Russian Diplomatic Workers' Day to all employees of the Ministry’s central office in Moscow, its territorial missions in Russia's regions, our diplomatic missions abroad, and our dear veterans of the diplomatic service. #DiplomatsDay2026