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🎙Statement and answers to media questions by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following his visit to the People’s Republic of China (Beijing, April 15, 2026) Key points: • Russia and China are interested in ensuring that the West’s overt attemptsto preserve and, in some cases, even “renew” its hegemony fail. These efforts are rooted in the assumption that the West’s five-hundred-year experience of conquering the world, subordinating it to its own interests and shaping mechanisms of global governance that allow it to live at others’ expense can somehow be sustained. • We devoted particular attention to Eurasia, where new centres of tension are continuing to emerge. In Europe, this is reflected in NATO’s attempts to find a new reason for its existence, above all by drawing Ukraine into its ranks. It is also evident in the militarisation of the EU, which we are witnessing against the backdrop of crises within NATO caused by disagreements between Washington and the European capitals, above all – the Brussels bureaucracy. • Our entire Eurasian continent, in one way or another, has become an arena for serious and competing trendsand practical actions by leading members of the international community. It is the largest and wealthiest continent, with resources that are essentially inexhaustible. That is why both the geopolitical and geoeconomic dimensions are of particular importance here. • I agree with the description of #RussiaChina relations as “unshakable in the face of any storm”. This is not merely a slogan, but a statement of fact already borne out by a whole range of developments in which Russia and China are playing a stabilising role in support of those trends – enshrined in the UN Charter – that are now striving to prevail in international affairs. • Russia can help offset the supply deficit now faced by both China and other countries interested in working with us on an equal and mutually beneficial basis. 👉 We have said this on a number of occasions. It is no coincidence that, now that the crisis in the Middle East has erupted, EU officials are already publicly calling on the European Commission to “show mercy” toward the national sovereignty of EU member states and postpone plans to shut off the “valve” completely. • Europe is startingto realise that, if it gets off what it calls the Russian “oil and gas needle”, it may well end up impaled on the “energy stake” of another great power – one already being carefully sharpened for Europe. It is a pivotal moment. • One must always look at the root causes. Would Iran have taken any steps to close the Strait of Hormuz or strike US facilities on the Arabian Peninsula had it not been for the aggression of Washington and Israel against the Islamic Republic? Everyone understands that this would not have happened. • In Kosovo, the West demonstrated that the law simply does not apply to it–only the part which happens to suit it at a given moment. At that time, what suited the West was the provision of the UN Charter stating that nations are equal and that every nation has the right to self-determination. But when the question is raised about the right of the people of Crimea and Novorossiya to self-determination, the West ducks the issue. • Unlike the EU, we are interested in seeing unifying infrastructure take shape in the Balkans in every sense – economic as well as cultural. The same goal – to unite and maximise benefits for all – is pursued by China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which is also highly popular in the Balkans and being actively advanced there. • I hope that the US will not return to the era of outright colonial wars and the suppression of free peoples. It was not Cuba that refused dialogue with Washington for decades. • I would advise the US, in every case where it dislikes a particular government, to begin by engaging it in dialogue. Not a single country, including Venezuela, has ever refused dialogue with the US. It was the US, however, that first made agreements and then walked away from them. Read in full

📸 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping 📍 Beijing, April 15 #RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳✍️ Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi sign a Plan for bilateral inter-ministerial consultations for 2026 📍 April 14, 2026, Beijing #RussiaChina

🎙Opening remarks by Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov during talks with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi (April 14, 2026, Beijing) 💬 This is our first in-person meeting this year, although we have already had several telephone conversations. They are always substantive and detailed. I have no doubt that we will have many more opportunities to speak again this year and thus prepare additional decisions ahead of new contacts between our Leaders. These contacts are already scheduled. Today, we will discuss this in detail. I fully agree that the foundations of international relations are now being put through the most serious trials. One need only look at what happened at the beginning of the year in Latin America, in Venezuela, and at what is happening now in the Middle East. The Ukrainian crisis, which the West sought to manufacture artificially in order, as it claimed, to inflict a “strategic defeat” on Russia, is now being used, above all by the Europeans, to begin hatching plans for the creation of a new aggressive bloc in the west of the Eurasian continent, involving the Kiev regime, with the obvious aim of directing this new formation against our country. In the eastern part of the Eurasian continent, dangerous games are also continuing – both over Taiwan and in the South China Sea, while tensions are being fuelled on the Korean Peninsula. The same applies to the space which for many years was a place of cooperation and good-neighbourliness – the so-called ASEAN-centred space. Attempts are being made to dismantle it by creating small-group and bloc-based structures with the aim of containing both China and Russia, which also border this most important region and form part of Eurasia. Our vast continent as a whole requires constant attention. I am confident that today we will be able to discuss in practical terms our concrete steps both in line with the initiatives put forward by the President of China on global security and in other areas, and in line with President Vladimir Putin’s initiative to build a pan-continental Eurasian security architecture. I believe our meeting is very timely. Thank you for the invitation. I am focused on concrete and productive work. 🇷🇺🇨🇳#RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳🤝 Foreign Ministers of Russia & China Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi commence bilateral talks in Beijing #RussiaChina

🛬 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in China on an official visit Further details regarding the upcoming talks 📍 Beijing, April 14 #RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳On April 8, Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimovheld consultations in Beijing with Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Cai Wei on Russia-China bilateral cooperation at the UnitedNations. The Sides conducted a detailed review of a broad range of issues on the agenda of the UN Security Council and the General Assembly, including: • reform of the UN Security Council, • the Secretary-General’s UN80 Initiative, • the election of non-permanent members of the Security Council and of the President of the 81st session of the General Assembly, • coordination within the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, • aligning efforts with the Group of Friends of Global Governance, • a number of regional issues, with an emphasis on finding political and diplomatic solutions to the situation around Iran and on cooperation between our two countries on this track in the UN Security Council. The Sides also paid particular attention to the upcoming election of the UN Secretary-General. It was emphasized that the future head of the World Organisation must maintain an equidistant and neutral stance, approach the principles of the UN Charter in good faith and without selectivity, and work to build bridges among the Organisation’s member states. 🤝 Once again, the talks demonstratedthe high degree of mutual understanding and alignment of positions between our countries on the most important global issues, fully in line with the spirit of the Russia-China comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction entering a new era. #RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳📞 On April 5, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yihad a telephone conversation. The Ministers discussed the situation in the Persian Gulf, as well as the international efforts to end the confrontation in this important region as soon as possible and launch a political and diplomatic dialogue. In this context, ways to strengthen Russian-Chinese cooperation across international platforms and, above all, at the United Nations were discussed. The Ministers expressed satisfaction with Russia and China’s converging approaches on most issues on the global agenda, including the situation around Iran related to the unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against that country. The Parties agreed to continue close coordination on the entire range of issues of mutual interest on the UN Security Council agenda, including through the permanent missions of Russia and China to the United Nations in New York. #RussiaChina

🥞🧧Cross-cultural festivals took place in Russia and China: Moscow celebrated 中国新年 the Chinese New Year, while Beijing hosted Maslenitsa. The “Chinese New Year in Moscow” festival took place from February 16 to March 1, unitingmore than 60 venues across the city. On this occasion, Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, extended her greetings in Chinese on the main folk holiday of the Celestial Empire. The opening ceremony was held at Manezhnaya Square, featuring performances by artists from China, a drum show, folk dances and acrobatics. Residents of Moscow and visitors to the capital had the opportunity to attend performances by artists from various Chinese provinces, take part in interactive quests, create traditional tangu musical instruments, and make hongbao aka red envelopes for gifts and good wishes. 🍜 Guests were also treated to Chinese national delicacies, including Lanzhou noodles, Wenchang chicken with rice, traditional baozi buns and other dishes. At other festival venues, visitors could attend tea ceremonies, take part in a championship of Chinese board games and explore international exhibitions. *** The “Moscow Maslenitsa in Beijing” festival was held in the Chinese capital. During the festival, Chaoyang Park was transformed into a festive Moscow fair with wooden houses, themed art installations and photo zones. Residents and visitors of the Chinese capital were introduced to Russian traditions of welcoming spring, enjoyed musical and vocal performances, and tasted blini with a variety of fillings. Visitors could also take a virtual walk around Moscow and see its landmarks in VR. From February 19-22, the festival attracted more than 486,000 visitors. *** 🇷🇺🇨🇳#RussiaChina: The festivals became a vivid example of cultural exchange between Moscow and Beijing. As part of “Maslenitsa in Beijing”, the Sides also signed a Memorandum of cooperation in tourism, providing for joint projects, exchanges of experience and the promotion of the tourist potential of both capitals.

🇷🇺🇨🇳📞 On March 1, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi held a telephone conversation. The Ministers condemned the large-scale military strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iranian territory, an operation carried out despite Tehran’s stated openness to dialogue. They stressed that such acts of aggression represent a grave violation of international law and the fundamental principles of the UN Charter, destabilising the situation across the entire region. Particular emphasis was placed on the fact that it is unacceptable to pursue policies aimed at overthrowing the legitimately elected authorities of sovereign states. Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and underscored the urgent need for a political and diplomatic resolution to all issues related to the Iranian case, including ensuring the legitimate security interests of all the Gulf states. The Ministers highlighted the unity of Moscow’s and Beijing’s positions during the emergency UN Security Council meeting convened the previous day at the initiative of Russia and China. They expressed their readiness to continue working together to help stabilise the situation, by coordinating their efforts within the UN Security Council, the IAEA, the SCO, and the Group of Friends in Defence of the Charter of the United Nations. The Parties agreed to maintain close contact on all pressing international issues. #RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳 During his state visit to China, Russia's President Vladimir Putinmet with Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Li Qiang. 💬Vladimir Putin: We have signed the fundamental Joint Statement on deepening our comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction as we enter a new era. We have set ambitious goals and long-term guidelines for the development of the entire range of Russia-China relations. Over the past seven and a half decades, Russia-China relations have developed dynamically and reached an unprecedentedly high level. They are based on a solid foundation of neighbourliness, equality, mutual respect and support. This strategic approach serves the fundamental interests of the Russian and Chinese nations. ☝️ We have scored impressive results in practical cooperation through joint efforts. Today, we have already discussed statistics that highlight bilateral trade. <...> According to Chinese statistics, bilateral trade has exceeded $240 billion. Our statistics are slightly lower, but this is not important. We have reached such a high level in the past five years. <...> You have established cordial and business-like relations with Mr Mishustin, the Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. We hope that your close and truly professional working relationship will continue. 🤝 In practice, the mechanism of regular meetings between Russian and Chinese heads of government has proven to be effective. This also applies to the implementation of the entire range of highest-level agreements. Moscow is set to host regular talks at the level of Prime Minister. We look forward to welcoming you to Russia. I am confident that these talks will contribute to further deepening Russia-China relations. Read in full #RussiaChina

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Russia's President Vladimir Putin and President of the PRC Xi Jinpingmade a speech at the gala concert devoted to the 75th anniversary of Russia-China diplomatic relations and the opening of Russia and China’s years of culture. 💬Vladimir Putin: Seventy five years is a short period of time by the yardstick of centuries-long history of Russia and China, but during this period we managed to achieve serious results, amass the priceless experience of close, goodneighbourly interaction that embraced joint successes and achievements as well as important historical lessons. The main thing has always remained unchanged − the traditions of Russian-Chinese friendship, which has stood the test of time and continues to strengthen for the benefit of the peoples of our two countries. ❗️ We can be justly proud of the fact that Russian-Chinese relations have now reached the highest level in history and have acquired the character of genuine comprehensive partnership and strategic interaction. <...> Symbolically, such a large-scale joint project as the years of culture of Russia and China has been timed to the anniversary of our bilateral relations. <...> The suggested programme is not limited to Moscow and St Petersburg, Beijing and Shanghai. It covers many cities and regions of the two countries. ☝️ A well-known song of that time – 75 years ago − is often performed today. It has a sentence that has become a catch phrase – “Russian and Chinese are brothers forever.” I am confident that we will continue strengthening harmonious Russia-China partnership in this fraternal spirit. We will continue acting in unison for the sake of the successful development of our two countries and prosperity of our peoples with a view to enhancing the authority and influence of Russia and China in the world. Our cooperation has limitless opportunities and prospects. We are strong enough to cope with any obstacles and implement most ambitious plans. Read in full #RussiaChina