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✍️ 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 #DiplomatsDay

🎥 Ahead of Diplomatic Workers' Day celebrated in Russia on February 10, watch the State Historical Museum video tour dedicated to Artamon Matveyev(1625–1682), an outstanding Russian statesman and diplomat of the 17th century. Artamon Matveyev entered state service at a young age and gradually rose to prominence at the court of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. In 1669, he was appointed head of the Posolsky Prikaz, the institution that served as Russia’s early foreign ministry. Matveyev held this position until 1676, playing a key role in shaping Russia’s diplomatic relations with European powers during a crucial period of state development. This video tour explores key stages of Matveyev’s life and career, highlighting his contribution to the development of Russian diplomacy and offering insight into the dramatic events of the late 17th century that shaped the country’s history. #DiplomatsDay#DWR2026

#HistoryOfDiplomacy#DiplomatsDay 🌐Ahead of Russia's Diplomatic Workers’ Day, a new section dedicated to the history of Russian diplomacy has been launched on the MFA Russia website. Russia's Foreign Ministry continues its efforts to preserve the memory and legacy of the heads of Russia’s foreign service. The in-depth historical overview covers the key milestones and guiding principles that have shaped – and continue to shape – Russian foreign policy, as well as historical figures who guided its evolution. This is not merely a history of negotiations, but a reflection of Russia’s millennia-long path as an independent and distinct civilization By preserving its traditions, Russia’s diplomatic service consistently explains Russia’s stance on the international stage, counters the West’s aggressive campaign and contributes to forming an objective picture of the world. The publication of such materials holds a special importance today, when the countries of the so-called “collective West” are using every possible means to downplay the contribution of Russian diplomats to the geopolitical transformation of the world. Achievements are rewritten, outcomes and key facts distorted – all for short-term gain. ❗️We proudly remember our history. And we will continue to stand up for the truth. 👉We invite everyone to explore the history of Russian diplomacy in greater detail.

On February 10, the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Singapore hosted a reception to mark Russia’s Diplomatic Worker’s Day. The event brought together a distinguished audience, including foreign ambassadors, diplomats, business representatives, and members of the Russian diaspora in Singapore. H.E. Nikolay Kudashev, Ambassador of Russia to Singapore, opened the evening with a speech, highlighting that this year’s celebration coincides with a significant milestone – the 80th anniversary of the United Nations and the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and the Great Patriotic War. In his remarks, Ambassador Kudashev noted that the Russian Federation presents to the peoples of Eurasia its vision of continental security that would replace the failed Euro-Atlantic layout and would be grounded on the principle “regional problems require regional solutions”. The economic basis for this understanding of regional stability could be Greater Eurasian Partnership, which organically interfaces the diverse integration formats existing on the continent. During the reception, a congratulatory address from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov was broadcast. The evening also featured a rich cultural program, including a musical performance of renowned Russian composers' works, an art exhibition of paintings by young Russian artists on the theme of Russian nature, culture and everyday life, and a screening of the film "Witness", dedicated to the tragic events in Ukraine, which were caused by the rampant neo-Nazism spread in that country. #DiplomatsDay#DWR2025

On the occasion of the Russian #DiplomatsDay (February 10) we would like to tell you about the Contribution of Soviet Diplomacy to the Establishment of the #UN Key points: - At the #Moscow Conference of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the USSR, USA, Great Britain and China in October 1943, the #Soviet delegation put forward a proposal to establish a universal international organization. - The first draft of the #UNCharter was developed at a conference convened at the suggestion of the #USSR in Dumbarton Oaks (#USA) from September 21 to October 7, 1944. At this forum, representatives of the USSR, the USA, #GreatBritain and #China agreed on the goals, structure and functions of the world organization. The Soviet delegation consistently and resolutely advocated that the activities of this organization be based on democratic principles. - At the #Crimea (Yalta) Conference of the leaders of the great powers, which took place from 4 to 11 February 1945, participants agreed upon the issues of the initial members of the organization and the voting procedure in the Security Council, as well as on issues related to the maintenance of international peace and security, the development of economic relations, cooperation in the social, technical and other areas of interstate relations. - On April 25 – June 26, 1945, the founding conference of the United Nations was held in #SanFrancisco. The Soviet delegation sought to ensure that the #democratic principles of the structure and activities of the UN were enshrined in the Charter. - Based on Soviet amendments, important new provisions were included in the chapter on the purposes and principles of the UN, stating that peaceful settlement of international disputes should be carried out "in accordance with the principles of justice and international law"; that friendly relations between nations should develop "on the basis of respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples"; that international cooperation in resolving international problems of an economic, social, cultural and humanitarian nature should be carried out "and in promoting and encouraging respect for human rights and for fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion...". - On June 26, 1945, the UN Charter was signed by A.A. Gromyko, then the Soviet Ambassador to the USA, thanks to whose personal participation and persistence the final documents related to the creation of the UN recorded positions largely corresponding to the interests of the Soviet Union. Full article: https://telegra.ph/te4st-02-10