🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’sarticle for Russia in Global Affairs magazine «The UN must recover its central role in coordinating actions by nations»(October 4, 2024)
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💬 The 79th Session of the UN General Assembly has recently completed the general debate, where President Vladimir Putin tasked me to represent the Russian Federation.
Does the Pact for the Future have a future?
Held as usual in the last week of September, the UN’s High-Level Week included the so-called Summit of the Future. The idea to convene it came from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and Russia has met this idea with understanding considering that the UN is sinking deeper and deeper into a crisis, and something has to be done about it. Russian diplomats joined efforts to prepare this meeting and acted in a sincere and honest way, even if we did not have any illusions in this regard. In fact, there were quite a few major UN events in the past which failed to go beyond bombastic declarations that were forgotten soon after their adoption.
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In 2015, the UN Summit on Sustainable Development adopted grand plans to fight poverty and inequality. In the end, they turned out to be empty promises in the face of the unwillingness of the Western countries to give up their neo-colonial practices of siphoning off the riches of the world for their own benefit. <...>
The current UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, just like Kofi Annan and Ban Ki-moon before him, has put forward an initiative under the slogan of giving a new start and resetting global cooperation.
This is a wonderful idea. Who could disagree?
But what global cooperation is there to talk about, when the West has trampled all those unshakeable values of globalisation we have been hearing about from everywhere for so many years. These perorations were designed to convince us that they would give everyone equal access to the goods of modern civilisation. Where is the inviolability of property, the presumption of innocence, freedom of expression, access to information, fair market competition under fair and constant rules?
How can we discuss global cooperation when the Western countries have unleashed a real war of sanctions against more than half, if not the majority, of the countries of the world, and the US dollar has been crudely turned into a weapon against undesirable countries? <...>
Key talking points:
• It is not too late to give the UN a new lease on life.
• It has gotten to the point where the West wants to turn the UN into an instrument for attaining itself-seeking goals.
• [The West is] hindering the badly needed change in the system of forming the UN Secretariat, where the key posts have been seized and are “inherited” by representatives of the Western minority.
• There must be an honest discussion by all UN member states, and not like a process in which the Pact for the Future was prepared – without a single plenary session of talks attended by all countries.
• Establishing a space of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia is crucial amid the all-encompassing processes unfolding in the macro-region.
• Our initiative is based on the understanding of the need for states and multilateral organisations of the Eurasian region to assume responsibility for ensuring their own security under the ‘Eurasian solutions to Eurasian problems’ formula.
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❗️ Today, the international community once again faces massive challenges, just like during World War II, which require united efforts rather than confrontation and desire of global dominance. Russia will always advocate collective efforts, truth and the rule of law, peace and cooperation in the interests of reviving the ideals set forth by the UN’s founding fathers.
🇺🇳 Working for the honest balance of the legitimate national interests of all countries, we can bring to life the purpose of the #UN as stated in its Charter: “To be a centre for harmonising the actions of nations in the attainment of these common ends.”
✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomatic Worker’s Day(February 10, 2026).
The message reads, in part:
💬 The history of Russia's Foreign Ministry contains many distinguished chapters. Our diplomats have always served the Fatherland with dignity and integrity, demonstrating genuine patriotism, dedication to duty, civic courage, and a high level of professionalism.
Amid increasing global turbulence and the tense, volatile situation unfolding in a number of regions, the active, constructive, and unifying role of Russian diplomacy is especially needed.
It is essential to make consistent and comprehensive use of all foreign policy instruments and opportunities so as to reliably safeguard Russia’s national security, defend its legitimate interests, and create favourable conditions for the country’s steady and comprehensive development.
Further strengthening friendly relations with our closest allies and neighbours within the CIS, as well as advancing Eurasian integration processes, remain unconditional priorities.
At the same time, deepening cooperation with countries of the Global Majority for the sake of building a just, genuinely democratic, multipolar world order grounded in international law and the principle of equal and indivisible security remains highly relevant.
Of course, equally significant are efforts to protect the rights of compatriots abroad, promote the Russian language, highlight Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements, and foster an objective image of our country in the global information space.
I firmly believe that the staff of the Central Office and foreign missions of the Foreign Ministry will continue their work across all areas with creativity, energy, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
📰Articleby H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Russian Federation to the Kingdom of Cambodia, published by Fresh News(February 10, 2026)
Key points:
🔴 The global landscape is marked by rapid political transformation, economic uncertainty, technological change, and growing security risks. Conflicts are becoming more complex, while global challenges transcend national borders. In such an environment, dialogue and cooperation are not optional – they are essential instruments for stability and development.
🔴 One of the most serious international challenges today is the crisis around Ukraine and the broader deterioration of the security architecture. The Russian leadership has consistently emphasized that durable peace can only be achieved through political and diplomatic means, repeatedly stressed Russia’s openness to dialogue aimed at addressing the root causes of the conflict, ensuring security guarantees, and establishing a fair and sustainable framework for peace in Europe.
🔴 Equally pressing are issues related to the global strategic stability and arms control, taking into account the expiration of the New START Treaty on February 5, 2026. The gradual erosion of long-established mechanisms has significantly increased uncertainty in the international security sphere. These developments carry risks of a new arms race and weakened predictability among major powers.
🔴 This year carries particular significance for Russia and Cambodia as we celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between our two countries. As we mark this important anniversary, diplomats from both countries face the shared task of elevating our dialogue to a new level, exploring new areas of cooperation, deepening mutual understanding, and responding jointly to regional and global challenges.
🔴 Russia has consistently called for the restoration of meaningful dialogue on strategic security, emphasizing that such discussions must be based on equality, mutual respect, and recognition of the indivisible nature of security. No country can strengthen its own safety at the expense of others. Preserving global stability requires collective responsibility and renewed diplomatic engagement.
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🎉On 10 February, Russian Embassy in Cambodia hosted a concert dedicated to #DiplomatsDay.
🎙 H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, read out the congratulatory messages sent by H.E. Mr Vladimir Putin, President, and H.E. Mr Mikhail Mishustin, Prime Minister. The audience watched a video message from H.E. Mr Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Foreign Affairs.
"The history of the Russian diplomatic service is the history of people who, in different eras, represented our country abroad, defended its interests, and contributed to strengthening peace and developing cooperation. Generations of diplomats have succeeded one another, passing on their experience, traditions, and high standards of service to the Motherland. This continuity is one of the core values of our profession," stated the Head of the diplomatic mission in his welcoming speech.
Students and teachers of the Embassy school presented the history of Russian diplomacy to the guests through poetry, songs, and dances.
🏐 On February 8, ahead of #DiplomatsDay, the Russian Embassy in Cambodia held a volleyball tournament.
With the first serve, H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, kicked off the game.
🏆 Four teams competed for the championship cup. The hard-fought match ended in victory for one of them who will keep the trophy until next year.
✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomatic Worker’s Day(February 10, 2026).
The message reads, in part:
💬 The history of Russia's Foreign Ministry contains many distinguished chapters. Our diplomats have always served the Fatherland with dignity and integrity, demonstrating genuine patriotism, dedication to duty, civic courage, and a high level of professionalism.
Amid increasing global turbulence and the tense, volatile situation unfolding in a number of regions, the active, constructive, and unifying role of Russian diplomacy is especially needed.
It is essential to make consistent and comprehensive use of all foreign policy instruments and opportunities so as to reliably safeguard Russia’s national security, defend its legitimate interests, and create favourable conditions for the country’s steady and comprehensive development.
Further strengthening friendly relations with our closest allies and neighbours within the CIS, as well as advancing Eurasian integration processes, remain unconditional priorities.
At the same time, deepening cooperation with countries of the Global Majority for the sake of building a just, genuinely democratic, multipolar world order grounded in international law and the principle of equal and indivisible security remains highly relevant.
Of course, equally significant are efforts to protect the rights of compatriots abroad, promote the Russian language, highlight Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements, and foster an objective image of our country in the global information space.
I firmly believe that the staff of the Central Office and foreign missions of the Foreign Ministry will continue their work across all areas with creativity, energy, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
⚽️ On February 6, ahead of #DiplomatsDay, and in keeping with tradition, a friendly match took place on the mission's football field between the teams of the Russian Embassy in Cambodia and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Kingdom.
The event was kicked off by H.E. Mr Anatoly Borovik, Ambassador, and H.E. Mr Khy Sovanratana, Secretary of State of the Foreign Ministry.
“Not only Diplomats’ Day makes today’s match special – this year, Russia and Cambodia mark 70 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Over these seven decades, our countries have built strong ties based on mutual respect, understanding and a shared desire to work together for the benefit of our peoples," noted the head of the diplomatic mission in his welcoming speech.
The players thrilled the audience with an exciting game. The Ambassador and the Guest of Honour awarded the participants with certificates.
✍️ Russia’s Ambassador to Singapore H.E. Dr Sergey Ganzha’s article “Yevgeny Primakov and the Multipolar World Concept”
Key points:
• Diplomat’s Day is not only a professional holiday, but also an occasion to reflect on the figures of Russia’s foreign policy tradition whose ideas and practical decisions continue to shape international processes.
• Yevgeny Maximovich Primakov (1929–2015) articulated a coherent vision of the evolving global order, later reflected in Russia’s foreign policy thinking. He consistently emphasized that a multipolar world does not imply rejection of cooperation, but rather a system in which several centers of power share responsibility for global stability.
• Primakov’s analytical writings and diplomatic practice reflected sustained attention to the changing role of non-Western states in international relations, including Asia’s growing political and economic significance.
• Primakov drew attention to the potential role of closer Russia–China–India interaction in the context of emerging multipolar trends, on the basis of equality and mutual respect.
• Today, the ideas of a multipolar world articulated by Primakov in the late twentieth century not only retain their relevance, but are reflected in the evolution of international relations.
• Russia advocates the concept of the Greater Eurasian Partnership as a framework to broader regional cooperation, bringing together existing integration frameworks, including the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and ASEAN.
❗️ “Multipolarity and polycentrism are not just concepts; they are a reality that is here to stay,” President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin stated at the Valdai Discussion Club in October 2025.
• Taken together, these assessments reflect an approach to international relations that clearly traces its intellectual lineage to Primakov’s legacy.
🔗Read the full article on Telegraph
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✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to current and former staff of the Foreign Ministry on their professional holiday, Diplomatic Worker’s Day(February 10, 2026).
The message reads, in part:
💬 The history of Russia's Foreign Ministry contains many distinguished chapters. Our diplomats have always served the Fatherland with dignity and integrity, demonstrating genuine patriotism, dedication to duty, civic courage, and a high level of professionalism.
Amid increasing global turbulence and the tense, volatile situation unfolding in a number of regions, the active, constructive, and unifying role of Russian diplomacy is especially needed.
It is essential to make consistent and comprehensive use of all foreign policy instruments and opportunities so as to reliably safeguard Russia’s national security, defend its legitimate interests, and create favourable conditions for the country’s steady and comprehensive development.
Further strengthening friendly relations with our closest allies and neighbours within the CIS, as well as advancing Eurasian integration processes, remain unconditional priorities.
At the same time, deepening cooperation with countries of the Global Majority for the sake of building a just, genuinely democratic, multipolar world order grounded in international law and the principle of equal and indivisible security remains highly relevant.
Of course, equally significant are efforts to protect the rights of compatriots abroad, promote the Russian language, highlight Russia’s scientific and cultural achievements, and foster an objective image of our country in the global information space.
I firmly believe that the staff of the Central Office and foreign missions of the Foreign Ministry will continue their work across all areas with creativity, energy, and initiative.
#DiplomatsDay
🇷🇺오늘 러시아 외교관의 날을 맞이하면서 현대 러시아의 뛰어난 외교관, 우리의 대선배, 러시아연방의 영웅인 안드레이 겐나디예비치 카를로프에 대한 기억을 되새길 수밖에 없습니다.
그는 전문외교관으로서 오랫동안 한반도에서 근무했습니다. 2001-2006년 주 평양 러시아대사로 근무했다는 사실이 잘 알려져 있습니다. 그러나 그 전에 카를로프는 서울에서도 근무한 적 있고 1992-1997년 주한 러시아 대사 영사로 활동했습니다.
우리는 그를 한없이 관대하고 인정이 많은 사람, 유능한 전문가, 젊은 세대가 바라보는 모범 외교관으로 기억합니다.
📸사진. 주 평양 러시아 대사관에서 설치된 기념비 명판
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