🎙Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks at the Plenary Session of the 35th Congress of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs(March 26, 2026, Moscow)
💬Trust-based, substantive cooperation between the state and business is especially important today, when uncertainty and even stress has sharply increased across the world and on global markets.
We all remember the events of 2014, when Russia was compelled – indeed forced, as I have said many times – to take all necessary measures to protect our people in Crimeaand later in southeastern Ukraine. What followed were illegal sanctions. They are illegal – I want to emphasize this – because they were never backed by UN decisions.
And now the armed conflict in the Middle East is making an ever more noticeable contribution to the current situation, inflicting significant damage on international logistics, production and cooperation chains. Entire sectors have come under strain – including those linked to the extraction and processing of hydrocarbons and metals, the production of fertilizers, and many other goods and commodities.
☝️The consequences of the conflict in the Middle East are still difficult to predict with any precision. It seems to me that even those directly involved in the conflict are unable to forecast them, and for us this is all the more difficult.
Nevertheless, we must live and work under the conditions created by these developments. Comparisons are already being made with the COVID-19 pandemic, which, let me remind you, sharply slowed development across all regions and continents without exception.
It is no coincidence that such parallels are now being drawn with the recent pandemic. The events the international community has faced in recent years show that shocks in trade, investment and international relations in general are occurring ever more frequently. They are becoming the new reality, accompanying the transition of the global economy to a new state.
❗️To meet the modern challenges, Russia must be strong, as well as united in its understanding of national interests, in addressing the immediate tasks before us, and in achieving our strategic development goals.
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On a separate note, I would like to say that in today’s world and on global markets, success favors those who invest in technological innovationand continuously work to raise their efficiency to a qualitatively new level.
We will continue to encourage business investment in the modernization of enterprises and production capacities on the basis of domestic technological solutions. We will give particular support to the introduction of solutions in three key cross-cutting technologies – artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and digital platforms.
This work also offers scope for cooperation with foreign countries, including those from the fast-growing regions of the world – the Asia-Pacific and southern Eurasia. We plan to develop such cooperation further, as was also mentioned today, primarily through #BRICS.
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The US has ended its program to electrify Africa, opening the way for BRICS
The administration of US President Donald Trump has stopped funding the Power Africa program, aimed at increasing energy capacity in sub-Saharan Africa. This was reported by Bloomberg, citing a source.
The Power Africa program was launched in 2013 under President Barack Obama and was funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The State Department said that programs that do not meet the interests of the United States will no longer be supported. Most of the employees have already been fired.
This decision creates a vacuum in Africa's energy infrastructure, which BRICS countries can fill by offering investments and technologies for the development of energy on the continent. At the same time, the members of the association will be able to strengthen their presence on the continent.
#AREA#SouthAfrica#USA#BRICS#Africa
🇷🇺🇨🇳 President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin met with President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Astana.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I remember how warmly you welcomed us all in China. I would like to thank you again for the hospitality you showed us, on behalf of my colleagues and myself. <...>
Our countries stood at the cradle of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation in 2001. As the number of participants grew – and tomorrow Belarus will become another full member of the organisation – the #SCO also gained a bigger role as one of the key pillars of a just multipolar world order. We will certainly support China’s chairmanship of the SCO in 2024–2025 in every way.
🤝 We have repeatedly stated with good reason that Russia-China relations, our comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation, are going through the best period in their history. They are guided by the principles of equality, mutual benefit and respect for each other’s sovereignty.
☝️ Our cooperation is not directed against anyone. We do not create any blocs or alliances; we are simply acting in the interests of our people.
Russia and China continue the series of events dedicated to the 75th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between our countries we are marking this year.
📈 Trade is on the rise – we noted this during my visit to the People’s Republic of China, and we can reaffirm this today. We saw more positive trends in the first half of this year. <...>
🌐 Russian-Chinese cooperation in global affairs serves as a main stabilising factor on the international stage, and we continue to further enhance it.
This year, Russia holds the presidency of #BRICS, another organisation created on our initiative, and we hope that you and our colleagues will take part in the Kazan Summit in October.
Read in full: https://vk.cc/cy9dx1
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🇷🇺🇮🇩 On the sidelines of the 28th St Petersburg International Economic Forum, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putinheld a meeting with President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto, who is in Russia on an official visit (June 19, 2025)
💬Vladimir Putin: Mr President, friends. I am happy to welcome you to St Petersburg.
We previously met in Moscow before your inauguration, and now, during your official visit, we have the opportunity to discuss our bilateral relationsin greater detail.
Tomorrow, we will participate in the plenary session of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, where you will be our guest of honour. This forum has long served as a valuable platform, bringing together a wide range of entrepreneurs and political leaders from around the world.
🤝 Our relations with Indonesia are steadily advancing, with trade turnover on the rise and strong prospects across several key and promising areas of cooperation. These include agriculture, space exploration, energy, and military-technical cooperation. The scope of our partnership is substantial and continues to expand.
Indonesia is now a full-fledged member of #BRICS, and we very much hope — in fact, I am sure of it — that Indonesia will contribute significantly to the development and work of this organisation, which is becoming more and more influential in international affairs.
We are very pleased to see you, Mr President. Welcome.
#RussiaIndonesia
📸#FamilyPhoto
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in the official family photo ceremony together with heads of delegations of the #BRICS nations.
📍 Rio de Janeiro, July 6
#BRICS2025
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in family photo ceremony together with the heads of delegations, partner countries, invited states and executive bodies of international organizations and structures at the XVII #BRICS Summit
📍 Rio de Janeiro, July 7
#BRICS2025
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Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in family photo ceremony together with the heads of delegations, partner countries, invited states and executive bodies of international organizations and structures at the XVII #BRICS Summit
📍 Rio de Janeiro, July 7
#BRICS2025
🌐BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform: shaping the future of global nuclear energy
On 26 September 2025, Moscow hosted the annual conference of the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform as part of World Atomic Week (WAW-2025). The event brought together leaders and partners from Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, China, South Africa, the UAE, Ethiopia, Turkey, and the ASEAN Energy Hub to discuss 2025 results and plans for 2026.
A key moment of the conference was the approval of the Platform’s first strategic concept, outlining priorities such as human resource development, fundraising for nuclear projects, supply chain sustainability, reactor construction, nuclear fuel cycle technologies, and public acceptance of nuclear energy.
Elsie Pule, Chief Coordinator of the Platform, emphasized the growing global role of BRICS:
“According to her, the group accounts for almost one-third of operating NPPs and more than 70% currently under-construction power units. Elsie Pule predicted that the BRICS’s share would be least two-thirds of all new nuclear capacity added to the global NPP fleet by 2030.”
Alexey Likhachev also highlighted Rosatom’s commitment to international cooperation:
“By tradition, Rosatom supports international cooperation, partnerships, and the exchange of best practices as we believe that the development of safe, sustainable and innovative energy - especially nuclear energy - is only possible through joint efforts. A year and a half ago, Rosatom joined the initiative for creating the BRICS Nuclear Energy Platform. Over the first year, the Platform became the site for direct exchange of experience, knowledge, and technologies for public and private companies. The addition of new members is important and symbolic as it confirms that the number of partners sharing our goals and values is increasing.”
During the conference, Nucleo Brasil Energia Participações Ltd. officially joined the Platform, further strengthening international collaboration in nuclear energy.
#Rosatom#BRICS#NuclearEnergy#WAW2025#InternationalCooperation
🤩🤩🤩#BRICS2024
It's a wrap!
🤝The XVI #BRICS Summit (October 22-24) — one of the most important international events of the year — has successfully concluded in Kazan under the Russia's Chairship.
Watch our event recap video and relive the best moments from the Summit 👆
📹#ICYMI
$88,16 млрд. - внешнеторговый оборот Вьетнама в январе 2026г.
Рост за три года — почти 90%!
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За последние десятилетия Вьетнам стал страной одной из самых быстрорастущих экономик мира.
📊Вьетнам: взрывной рост внешней торговли
По данным Национального статистического управления Вьетнама:
В январе 2026 года внешнеторговый оборот Вьетнама достиг
$88,16 млрд.
📈 Для сравнения: в январе 2023 года этот показатель составлял $46,63 млрд.
Рост за три года — почти 90%! ✌️
Импорт: $43,19 млрд.
Экспорт: $44,97 млрд.
🚢📦🚢Новые горизонты для логистики и ВЭД. Пора задуматься о новых маршрутах и партнёрах.
Владение ветнамским языком открывает двери для карьерных возможностей в международных компаниях, работающих на азиатском рынке.
Сравнение с китайским и персидским языками
Сложность грамматики
🇨🇳Китайский язык славится сложной системой тонов и иероглифов (не факт!), что делает его изучение довольно трудным для начинающих.
🇮🇷Персидский язык, хотя и менее сложный, все равно требует значительных усилий для освоения грамматических конструкций и произношения.
🇻🇳Вьетнамский язык, напротив, имеет простую грамматику и сравнительно легкую систему письма, основанную на латинице.
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Практичность
Хотя китайский язык широко распространен в деловой среде, но в России уже много кто его изучает (конкуренция 😉 ), а вот владение вьетнамским языком может оказаться более выгодным в определенных нишах рынка труда, связанных с торговлей, туризмом или гуманитарными проектами.
p.s. Ровно через 4 часа - напишу интересное про Экономический потенциал Вьетнама.
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С уважением,
ваш ИВЛ (в логистике).
#транспорт#экономика#BRICS#БРИКС#объёмы#Вьетнам
🇷🇺🇧🇷 Em 23 de abril, à margem das consultas do #BRICS sobre o Oriente Médio e o Norte da África, realizadas em Nova Delhi (Índia) o Vice-Ministro dos Negócios Estrangeiros da Rússia, Georgy Borisenko, reuniu-se com o Secretário de África e Oriente Médio do Ministério das Relações Exteriores, Carlos Duarte.
A situação na região, resultante dos ataques dos EUA e de Israel ao #Irã, foi discutida.
Ambos os lados enfatizaram a importância de uma resolução rápida pacífica para esse conflito, que impactou severamente os países da Península Arábica e o Líbano, bem como a necessidade de voltar a atenção internacional para o sofrimento do povo palestino.
#RússiaBrasil
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions following the 19th East Asia Summit (#EAS)
📍 Vientiane, October 11, 2024
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We have completed our meetings as part of the 19th East Asia Summit. President of Russia Vladimir Putin instructed me to represent him at this event.
The discussions evidenced that our Western colleagues, who are #ASEAN partners <…> have been seeking to undermine the multilateral economic and security architecture which has evolved over decades with ASEAN at its core and which has proven its relevance and effectiveness.
However, it is obvious today that the United States and its allies decided to draw the Asia-Pacific Region into NATO’s sphere of interests by creating all these narrow and exclusive US-led military and political associations. <...>
☝️ We have highlighted that this Western policy may lead to the region’s militarisation, while also threatening stability and sustainable development in the Asian part of our shared continent.
Russia reaffirmed its unwavering support for ASEAN countries in their efforts to preserve peace and ensure equal cooperation with all ASEAN partners.
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👉 Instead of using the events held as part of the East Asia Summit for pursuing vested political interests, Russia opted for promoting initiatives in several domains, including pandemic response, people-to-people contacts, including tourism, and supporting volunteering. We offer practical avenues for working together which can benefit all the participants and advocate equal and mutually beneficial cooperation. <...>
The Association hosted the Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation as its guest at the East Asia Summit for the third time. He put forward a proposal to promote closer contacts between the SCO and ASEAN in various spheres that are relevant for the countries involved. <...>
We welcomed the fact that several ASEAN countries want to forge closer ties with #BRICS. Today, this structure acts as one of the cornerstones of a multipolar world order. In just a few days, Kazan will be hosting the BRICS Summit, which will be a major international event. Several ASEAN countries were invited to attend it, and they accepted these invitations.
Excerpts from responses to media questions. Key talking points:
• The final declaration has not been adopted because of the persistent attempts by the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand to turn it into a purely political statement, contrary to the decades-long practice of East Asia summits, which boils down to preventing the saturation of declarations with confrontational geopolitical narratives.
• When the United States and its allies unanimously reaffirmed their commitment to ASEAN’s central role in facilitating cooperation in the region today, they were being dishonest. Everything they do is aimed at containing Russia and China. Everything that has been accomplished in the ASEAN-centric format over decades is being sacrificed to this goal now. That format was convenient for everyone and incorporated the interests of each and every stakeholder. So, the destructive nature of Washington’s actions in the region is obvious.
• We are seriously concerned about re-militarisation of Japan. Having forgotten the lessons of WWII, the Japanese authorities have stated increasing defence spending and augmenting its basic doctrines with a pre-emptive strike capability.
Read in full https://mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1975643/
📹 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s video message to the participants in the 6th BRICS+ Young Diplomats’ Forum(August 28, 2024)
💬 I would like to begin by offering my heartfelt greetings to the participants in the 6th Young Diplomats’ Forum which is taking place in the #BRICSplus format.
It was the Foreign Ministry’s Council of Young Diplomats that initiated the first event of this kind in Ufa as part of Russia’s 2015 chairmanship. Since then, this platform has emerged as an effective tool for promoting horizontal ties between the BRICS foreign ministries.
It is worth noting that Ufa, the capital of Bashkortostan, has been selected to host the 2024 meeting. It stands at the crossroads of civilisations, and people representing various religions, creeds and ethnic groups have been living here in peace and harmony for many centuries. This offers a vivid example of the way ethnic, religious and cultural diversity can serve as a foundation for promoting long-term development and sustaining mutual understanding. #BRICS countries have been relying on these very principles in their relations.
👉 The Forum’s main topic is The Role of Young Diplomats in Strengthening Multilateralism for Fairness in Global Development and Security. It covers a wide range of major issues for BRICS states, as well as for other like-minded countries. I welcome the fact that all partners share the association’s approaches to working together when responding to present-day global challenges.
BRICS attracts more and more attention, which is a clear sign that our aspirations to build a fairer global architecture in international relations are aligned with deep-running and objective geopolitical shifts. The Global Majority has been very receptive to this vision, which demonstrates that what we do together is highly relevant and important.
I am certain that your forum will contribute in its own way to strengthening the comprehensive partnership, atmosphere of friendship and trust between our countries and their people.
🌐 I wish all the participants every success, good health and fruitful work.
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