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#Анонс ❗️ В Музее Победы проходит выставка «Обыкновенный нацизм», посвящённая истории возникновения и развития украинского варианта нацизма с момента его зарождения и до наших дней. Вниманию посетителей представлено более 200 экспонатов, свидетельствующих о зверствах украинских националистов в годы Второй мировой войны, а также о массовых преступлениях и терроре их современных последователей против жителей Украины в 2014–2022 годах. Среди материалов — архивы из Германии конца 1930-х-начала 1940-х годов, документы и фотографии, уголовные дела на преступников из числа украинских националистов, ответственных за злодеяния против человечности на территории УССР. 📄 В разделе «Нацизм сегодня» представлены книги, форма, агитационная атрибутика украинских националистов и предметы с нацистской символикой, а также фотографии и воспоминания очевидцев о преступлениях современных неонацистов против жителей Украины. Центральной частью экспозиции стала инсталляция, посвящённая погибшим детям Донбасса. В выставку вошли материалы из фондов Музея Победы, Донецкого республиканского краеведческого музея, Российского государственного архива социально-политической истории, а также специального проекта РИА Новости «Донбасс. Геноцид 2014–2022». Многие уникальные материалы демонстрируются впервые. Выставка организована Музеем Победы при поддержке Президентского фонда культурных инициатив и будет доступна до 31 декабря 2026 года. 👉 Подробнее #БезСрокаДавности

🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s answers to media questions (St Petersburg, September 25, 2026) Key talking points: • The Russian Armed Forces’ recent actions were yet again retaliatory [to Ukraine’s reckless provocations] and proved so painful and devastating for the adversary that they are now once again actively raising the issue of ceasefires in several areas – energy and airspace, as they put it. But they were the ones who started all of this. • Is this some kind of children’s game to them? They must therefore feel the impact of Russia’s retaliatory strikes and understand that no provocations or escalation will bring them the results they seek. They are only making their own situation worse. • All these moves towards so-called reconciliation and proposals to resume negotiations are on the table. All of this is possible. But after everything they have done, we will think very carefully about what action we need to take in response. ❗️ I want to stress once again: we are not preparing for any military action against Europe. We have no such plans and, most importantly, no grounds or real motives for escalating the situation with Europe, whatever anyone may say, including those in the Baltic states. • We will continue to stand up for the rights of our compatriots, within the framework of international law. We have never intended to use other means, have never used them and have no intention of doing so. • We welcome negotiations between the US and China. Why? Because these are the world’s two largest economies. How they resolve their differences and the problems arising from illegitimate US sanctions, and what agreements they reach, will influence the entire global economy, including our own. • The APEC Summit in China is a major, important event, and I have been invited. I believe it would be useful to take part in such a forum. I have told President Xi Jinping this as well. I intend to participate. But, as I have said, the final decision will depend on the situation in Russia. Read in full

⚡️ Joint Statement "Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century: Inauguration of Negotiations" (New York, September 25, 2026) ✍️ We, the representatives of the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, meeting on 25 September 2026 on the margins of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Reaffirming our dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in their internal affairs, the inviolability of State borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes, Maintaining international peace and security, friendly relations among States, sovereign equality of States, and refraining from the threat or use of force, Guided by the shared commitment to strengthen international peace, security, and stability on the Eurasian continent and worldwide, Recognizing the inherent diversity of the world, including the diversity of civilizations, cultures, traditions, and models of development, as a fundamental principle of international relations, Reafirming that such diversity should be respected in full conformity with international law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all, Convinced of the need to promote a more inclusive, democratic and equitable international order, Emphasizing that the emerging #MultipolarWorld order must be based on international law, the central coordinating role of the UN and equal opportunities for all States, regardless of their size, economic potential or military capabilities, Convinced of the need to promote a genuine multipolar world order that ensures equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial cooperation, and sustainable development for all states, Recalling the idea of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century (hereinafter – the Charter), first articulated at the International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk in October 2023, and noting the subsequent discussions on the Charter that have taken place in various venues and formats since then, Desiring to translate the idea into a political framework for pan-Eurasian cooperation, Have agreed as follows: 1. We hereby officially launch a negotiation process to develop and adopt the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century. Given the Eurasian character of the initiative, the negotiation process shall be open to all interested Eurasian States on the basis of the principles of sovereign equality, inclusiveness, transparency and equal participation. All decisions on substantive and procedural issues, including the approval of the draft Charter, the determination of its legal nature, format and procedure for adoption, shall be taken only on the basis of concensus. *** 2. The purpose of this process is to develop a political document that sets out the principles of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to international law, and defines common approaches to ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space and fostering economic partnerships, promoting cultural and humanitarian ties, and facilitating civilizational exchanges in a multipolar era. *** 3. To this end, we establish a Working Group to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which will conduct the negotiations on the Eurasian Charter in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Working Group attached to this Joint Statement.

🎙 Remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the XII International United Cultures Forum (St Petersburg, September 25, 2026) 💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia has historically developed as a crossroads of peoples, languages and traditions. For us, unity means solidarity built on nurturing the distinct identity and development of every people and ethnic group. Culture plays a key role in this process, just as it does in our complex world, with its conflicts, profound technological and social transformations, and competition between countries. 🤝 Culture can build bridges between people across any divide. It is a vital and irreplaceable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties have been frozen or put on hold because of disagreements, sanctions and restrictions. I consider the addition of a youth programme to the Forum particularly important. Younger generations are both the future and the present of culture. They are creating new forms of artistic expression, advancing technologies and reinterpreting traditions. I am convinced that their voices must be heard on an equal footing with those of respected, experienced masters. Of course, cultural cooperation also continues through long-established formats. The legendary Russian Seasons, reciprocal Years of Culture and Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are enjoying tremendous success in various countries. Our soloists and ensembles take part in the world’s leading festivals and competitions, while Russian cities extend a hospitable welcome to visiting performers from abroad. I must also mention a very important initiative that is gaining momentum and growing in quality: the Eurasian Film Academy and the Diamond Butterfly Award within #BRICS. School theatre exchanges are also continuing. This comprehensive educational practice teaches children to work as a team and listen to their fellow performers, introducing them to the richness of world literature and drama and the cultural heritage of different peoples. 🇷🇺 Russia’s education in the arts and culture is among the best in the world, and we can say this openly and with pride. Our theatre schools, art academies, institutes of culture and conservatoires have trained and continue to train conductors, directors, art historians and performers of the highest standard. They are welcomed by the world’s most distinguished theatre companies, orchestras and museums. We are making culture a right and an opportunity for everyone, rather than a privilege. We are open to sharing our experience and, certainly, to learning from others. Shared values must be put into practice through daily, painstaking, living work. ☝️ The International United Cultures Forum is one of the key platforms for this work. I consider it extremely important that it be held every year. Read in full

🌏 On September 25, a ministerial meeting marking the start of negotiations on drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century took place at Russia’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly*. The meeting was co-chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov. 👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks In their remarks, the Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Russia noted that negotiations on the Charter’s text would help build an atmosphere of trust and identify common approaches to addressing security challenges across Eurasia, based on a balance of interests of all states involved. In this context, the Charter is intended to enshrine principles of interstate security cooperation in Eurasia in the era of #Multipolarity, including equal and indivisible security and the responsibility of the continent’s countries for addressing regional security challenges, as well as lay the foundations for a new architecture of international relations. 🤝 The Ministers emphasised that the Charter aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity, develop humanitarian ties, support dialogue among civilisations and establish mechanisms for decision-making on an equal footing in the interests of Eurasian countries and peoples. The meeting brought together representatives of various Eurasian states. In their remarks, participants welcomed the joint initiative of Belarus and Russia and confirmed their countries’ interest in taking part in the forthcoming negotiations. 👉 The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Inauguration of Negotiations on Drafting the Eurasian Charter and the approval of the Terms of Reference of the Working Group of the Working Group tasked with drafting the Charter. *Unofficial translation

🇺🇳🏃‍♂️ The Russian delegation led by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continues its diplomatic marathon at an intense pace during the High-Level Week of #UNGA81! #Day2 📹 #VideoRecap On September 24, FM Sergey Lavrov's took part in 13 meetings. With: 🇸🇳 President of Senegal Bassirou Diomaye Faye 🇷🇸 President of of Serbia Aleksandar Vucic 🇯🇴 Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi 🇳🇮 Co-Foreign Minister of Nicaragua Valdrack Jaentschke 🇩🇴 Foreign Minister of the Dominican Republic Victor Bisono 🇵🇦 Foreign Minister of Panama Javier Martinez-Acha 🇲🇱 Foreign Minister of Mali Abdoulaye Diop 🇧🇳 Foreign Minister of Brunei Prince Abdul Mateen 🇮🇷 Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araghchi *** 🌍 Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Confederation of Sahel States 🌏 High-Level Representatives of the Pacific Small Island Developing States *** ⚛️ IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi 🇺🇳 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Sergey Lavrov at the High-Level Week of the #UNGA81 in real time!

🇷🇺🇺🇳 On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. The Sides discussed current issues relating to the Organisation’s work, focusing on the record of the Portuguese diplomat’s tenure as UN Secretary-General. Sergey Lavrov stressed the importance of carefully calibrated UN reform to adapt the Organisation to the realities of a #MultipolarWorld order, ensure significantly broader representation of nationals of #GlobalMajority countries within the Secretariat, and ensure that UN staff perform their duties impartially and without favouring any side. Russia's Foreign Minister also emphasised the inadmissibility of eroding the Organisation’s intergovernmental character or disrupting the “division of labour” among its principal organs. Sergey Lavrov presented Antonio Guterres with a copy of the report “Heirs of Goebbels: Falsification of the Events in Bucha and Bloody Staged Performances of the Kiev Regime”, prepared by the International Public Tribunal led by its Chairman, member of the Civic Chamber of Russia Maxim Grigoryev. 📄 The report is devoted to exposing the false claims spread by the Kiev regime about the Bucha hoax. The Minister demanded that the UN Secretariat conduct a detailed examination of the facts surrounding the provocation staged by Kiev and its NATO sponsors. #UNGA81

Australia announced a new AUD 60 million package of assistance to the Kiev regime and signed the Australia–Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement, committing to a ten-year framework for cooperation and continued support for Ukraine. Another waste of Australian taxpayers’ money. Another shot in the arm to the corrupt neo-Nazi Kiev regime. Another step towards prolonging the conflict. New anti-Russian sanctions have also been introduced, bringing their total number up to 1900. Running out of targets, they now cover the All-Russian Public Movement “Volunteers of Victory”, which keeps alive the memory of the fight against Nazism during World War II (in alliance with Australia, by the way). The Artek International Children’s Centre and children’s recreation and educational camps Smena and Orlyonok have also been sanctioned. What will Australia target next? Kindergartens? Hospitals? Have such vain efforts in any way changed Russia’s resolve and capacity to battle Nazism again, as it did during WWII, and achieve the goals of the special military operation? The answer is “NO” – and they will not.

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🌏 On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held his 13th meeting with high-level representatives of the Pacific Small Island Developing States in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. The Sides held a substantive exchange of views on current international and regional challenges and discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Russia and the participating countries in areas of mutual interest, including climate issues, fisheries, shipping and education. They reaffirmed their commitment to stepping up cooperation across a wide range of areas.

🗓 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in the meeting “Russia - Small Island States of the South Pacific” on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. 📍 New York, September 24 #UNGA81

Off we go! 🇺🇳 #UNGA81 is in full swing! #Day1 📹 #VideoRecap On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to take part in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. As always, dozens of meetings and events are taking place on the sidelines. As always, it’s been a packed schedule from the start. Over the past day, Sergey Lavrov held 13 bilateral meetings with: 🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio 🇨🇺 Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez 🇸🇾 Foreign Minister of Syria Asaad al-Shaibani 🇪🇬 Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty 🇺🇳 President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly Khalilur Rahman 🤝 OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu 🇱🇧 Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam 🇹🇹 Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago Sean Sobers 🇩🇿 Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria Ahmed Attaf 🤝 Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy 🇧🇷 Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira 🇦🇪 Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan 🇨🇭 Head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis *** 🌐 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov chaired the traditional meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (#CSTO) member states. 👉 The key event of the day was Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. The Minister has yet again reminded those present of the facts regarding the crisis, the root causes of the conflict, #KievRegimeCrimes against civilians and its own population, Russia’s principled position on a long-term settlement. Sergey Lavrov also took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque honouring our country’s late Permanent Representatives to the UN – Vitaly Churkin and Andrey Vyshinsky. *** 👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Sergey Lavrov at the High-Level Week of the #UNGA81 in real time!

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#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: ❗️Governor of Russia's Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein has shared photographic evidence of another Ukrainian war crime – the destruction of St George’s Church, a historical and cultural heritage site in the Rylsk district. According to Alexander Khinshtein, the church stood in the village of Kozino, one kilometre from the state border. The wooden church was built in 1844, but its history goes back much further: the earliest mention dates to 1648, in a tax record. In 1662, the chapel was ravaged. In 1699, it received a new antimension and was consecrated. Over the centuries, the church on this site has perished and risen again more than once. The hundreds of crimes already committed by the Kiev regime against historical and religious sites make clear that the Zelensky regime has chosen to wage war on history and the faith of its forebears.

Roscongress: 🌐 The 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum kicks off on September 24! The Hermitage halls are filling with participants, reporters are going live, and early arrivals are soaking up the museum’s unique atmosphere. 📹 A look inside as the Forum gets started.

✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum (September 24, 2024) ✍️ Over the years, the Forum has earned considerable prestige, bringing together prominent writers, artists, creative professionals and experts from many countries around its objectives. Today, it is rightly regarded as a major event in the cultural life of Russia and the world. The theme of this year’s Forum, “United Cultures – Shared Values”, holds particular significance. Culture has always provided a solid foundation for mutual understanding between people and nations, helping to preserve historical memory and spiritual and moral values and pass them down from generation to generation. Respect for one another’s distinctive identities and traditions, together with a commitment to open dialogue on an equal footing, enables us to find common ground even in the most difficult circumstances. I am confident that the 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum will take place in a constructive and creative atmosphere, helping to strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and launch promising new joint projects. And, of course, the extensive business and cultural programme will give the Forum’s participants and guests vivid and unforgettable memories of their stay in St Petersburg – a city with a unique historical and cultural heritage. 🤝 I wish you productive discussions, success and all the very best. VLADIMIR PUTIN

🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (September 24, 2026) 💬 September 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT). This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of the situation surrounding the CTBT. Despite the fact that the Treaty has been ratified by 179 of the 188 states that had signed it, the prospects for the CTBT entering into force remain just as uncertain due to the position of a number of countries, primarily the US, which was one of the Treaty’s initiators, but has nevertheless failed over the decades to take effective steps towards ratifying it. The US leadership’s claim that the draft law to that effect would not pass Congress does not stand up to scrutiny. Notably, Congress is quick to pass legislation that serves the vested interests of the US political establishment. Things we’ve been hearing Washington say of late are of particular concern to us. President Donald Trump’s October 29, 2025 directive to begin preparations for nuclear testing is not empty rhetoric; it is effectively a direct threat to the moratorium that has helped prevent the world from sliding into a new round of the nuclear arms race. ☝️ The US attempts to accuse other countries of actions that are allegedly incompatible with the Treaty are completely unfounded. Every time we hear Washington make such statements, we know that the Americans once again intend to walk away from their international commitments. The Russian Federation was the first of the five nuclear-weapon states to join the CTBT and did so on the day it was opened for signature, September 24, 1996. For over 20 years now, we’ve maintained this status even as Washington failed to make any progress whatsoever towards ratifying the Treaty. However, this could not go on indefinitely. In 2023, Russia withdrew its ratification, thus restoring parity with the US in terms of international legal commitments in this area. Russia remains a party to the CTBT, with all the rights and obligations arising from that status. We continue to work responsibly in the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO. In December 2023, we completed the construction of the national segment of the International Monitoring System, the world’s second-largest: 32 facilities have been certified and are operational. ❗️ The Russian Federation continues to observe the voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing introduced by the Soviet Union back in 1990. 💬 On November 5, 2025, President Vladimir Putin stated expressly: “Russia has always strictly complied with and continues to comply with its obligations under the CTBT, and we have no plans to depart from them. However, if the US or other states parties to the treaty conduct full-scale nuclear tests, Russia will have to respond in kind”. We continue to consistently follow this approach.

🎙 Remarks by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine (New York, September 23, 2026) 💬 Had the 2015 Minsk agreements, reaffirmed in Paris in 2019 – with Zelensky already in office – been implemented as required by the UN Security Council, Ukraine would still be within its 1991 borders, except, of course, for Crimea. That issue has long been settled, as everyone fully understands. <...> Russia’s December 2021 proposals to reach an agreement based on mutual respect for the security interests of Russia and the countries of Europe and North America were arrogantly rejected by NATO and the Biden administration. In practice, preparations were being made for Kiev to seize by force the territories of Donbass beyond its control. To prevent this Western scenario from unfolding, we were compelled to launch the special military operation in February 2022. Just a week later, the Ukrainian side requested negotiations. We agreed. After several rounds in Belarus and Istanbul, the Ukrainian side proposed key principles for a settlement, which our negotiators accepted. Crucially, these enshrined Ukraine’s neutral status, recognised the realities on the ground and provided collective security guarantees offering reliable protection against any recurrence of armed provocations or attempts at aggression. The document was initialled by the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, but everyone knows what happened to it. <...> ☝️ Had that initialled agreement been formalised in a treaty and implemented, Ukraine would, once again, have retained its 1991 borders, but without Crimea and part of Donbass. <...> Russia – as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly reaffirmed – is ready for negotiations to achieve precisely such a lasting and just peace. The tasks that must be accomplished to achieve this goal were clearly outlined in President Vladimir Putin’s keynote address in June 2024. ❗️ However, having learned from bitter experience, we will not suspend the special military operation for the duration of negotiations, whatever their format. Yet this is precisely what Europe wants, with the same simple aim of securing a respite and replenishing the depleted arsenals of the Kiev regime, which, out of desperation, has long since resorted to openly terrorist methods. *** As we can see, Greenland is neither Crimea nor Donbass, and “never the twain shall meet”. We eagerly await the next episode of this “series”. It will be interesting to hear the Secretariat’s response to any questions journalists may ask about the plans of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We hope that the next Secretary-General will bring the statements of Secretariat officials back into line with international law. 👉 The Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the UN clearly stipulates that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity apply to states that respect the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples and have a government representing the whole people belonging to the territory, without distinction as to race, creed or colour. I believe it is obvious to everyone that the Kiev regime cannot be regarded as a government representing the interests of the people of Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya, whom it has time and again branded “terrorists, subhumans and specimen”. Read in full

🇷🇺🇺🇸 On September 23, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. They held an in-depth exchange of views on a wide range of bilateral and international issues, building on recent contacts at the highest level. Discussing the Ukraine conflict resolution, Russia’s Foreign Minister drew attention to the close coordination between the Kiev regime and its European sponsors. They examined in detail Kiev’s destructive actions, including deliberate strikes against civilians and cross-border infrastructure, which destabilise global energy markets. The Russian Side reaffirmed its unconditional commitment to achieving the goals of the special military operation, including through a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict that addresses its root causes. International and regional issues discussed included the situation in the Middle East, the South Caucasus, Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as efforts to counter illegitimate practices by certain multilateral institutions in the field of international law. They also reviewed preparations for the #G20 events scheduled before the end of the year. The Russian Side also stressed the need to restore bilateral relations to a sound footing as soon as possible, in accordance with the agreements reached by the Presidents of Russia and the United States. This is particularly relevant as discussions intensify on prospects for economic cooperation, cultural and humanitarian exchanges, easier travel between the two countries, and closer ties between their societies and citizens. Naturally, this requires an honest dialogue on removing “irritants” and restoring normal working conditions for both countries’ diplomatic missions, including the return of Russian property in the US that has effectively been confiscated. 🤝 The Sides agreed to maintain contacts on all these issues through their Foreign Ministries. #RussiaUS

🎙 Interview by Director of the Russian Foreign Ministry’s Department of International Organisations Kirill Logvinov with TASS news agency (September 23, 2026) Key points: • The schedule of events that members of the Russian delegation will attend on the sidelines of the #UNGA High-Level Week will be subject to change until the last moment, as invitations are still coming in. • Sergey Lavrov already has a busy schedule of bilateral meetings, primarily with representatives of friendly countries, as well as other major global players. • Sergey Lavrov is scheduled to address the General Debate of the 81st Session of the UNGA on Saturday, September 26. That same day, the Head of the Russian delegation will hold his traditional press conference to conclude his visit to New York. • Dialogue with the US on removing irritants in bilateral relations, including restrictions on staff at Russia’s Permanent Mission to the UN, continues. ❗️ Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, who oversees UN affairs, has not been issued a visa. Failure to issue a visa constitutes a serious violation of US obligations as the host country of the UN Headquarters. • Russia continues to press for proceedings to be initiated over the ongoing US violations of its obligations as the host country of the UN Headquarters. This is not a demand of our own, but a specific requirement reiterated year after year in the relevant UNGA resolutions. • Regrettably, the current UN Secretary-General has consistently evaded implementing these resolutions and the relevant provisions of the 1947 UN Headquarters Agreement. Under Guterres, the UN Secretariat has effectively admitted its inability to fulfil its duty to safeguard normal working conditions for permanent missions to the UN. • We will, of course, continue to insist that this issue be resolved as soon as possible. We expect the next Secretary-General to initiate arbitration proceedings and, more broadly, to discharge his duties conscientiously and in full accordance with the UN Charter. We would not want to hear the future head of the Secretariat resort to Guterres-style excuses: “We could, but why bother” ⁉️ • Guterres’ tenure as UN Secretary-General will be remembered for repeatedly overstepping his mandate and departing from the fundamental norms and principles of the UN Charter, which the Secretary-General is called upon to uphold. This has been reflected in politically biased statements, actions taken without consulting member states, and reliance on decisions that lack the broadest possible support. • Ultimately, Guterres’ actions have seriously undermined trust in the UN. These failings have been most blatant in the context of the Ukraine crisis. • These issues will also be raised at the UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine on September 23. This will provide Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov with another opportunity to explain in detail the goals and objectives of the special military operation, including ensuring that the rights of Russians and Russian-speaking people in Ukraine are respected. • We have plenty to say to those in the West who support Kiev with money and weapons, and to UN Secretariat officials who seek to “prioritise” certain principles of the UN Charter over others. In the presence of delegations from our allies in the anti-Hitler coalition, we will highlight the ongoing Nazification of Ukraine. Read in full (Telegraph - unofficial translation)

🎙 Интервью заместителя Министра иностранных дел России А.Ю.Руденко информационному порталу «News.ru» (23 сентября 2026 года) Ключевые тезисы: #БРИКС #РоссияИндия • Состоявшийся 12-13 сентября в Нью-Дели XVIII саммит БРИКС стал кульминацией индийского председательства в объединении. Встреча имела поистине глобальный охват – участие в ней приняли представители порядка трёх десятков государств, что наглядно подтвердило растущий авторитет нашего стратегического партнёрства, выступающего в качестве проводника многосторонности. • Как в течение всего года, так и непосредственно в ходе саммита в фокусе внимания традиционно находился весь спектр вопросов стратегического взаимодействия [России и Индии] в формате БРИКС. Это политика и безопасность, экономика и финансы, культурные и гуманитарные контакты. К числу важных тем можно отнести углубление сотрудничества в области борьбы с терроризмом и безопасного использования ИКТ. #ШОС • Ключевое значение для дальнейшего укрепления международных позиций Шанхайской организации сотрудничества, роста её привлекательности и авторитета имеет последовательное продвижение процесса комплексного совершенствования деятельности объединения применительно к современным геополитическим реалиям. • Важным вкладом в оптимизацию механизмов обеспечения мира и стабильности в регионе стало утверждение положений об Универсальном центре по противодействию вызовам и угрозам безопасности и Исполнительном комитете Антинаркотического центра. #РоссияКитай • Плотное взаимодействие России и Китая на шосовской площадке имеет глубокие корни, которые уходят ещё к совместной работе в рамках «Шанхайской пятёрки», занимавшейся вопросами укрепления доверия в приграничных районах. Таким образом были заложены основы для создания полноценного регионального объединения. • Наши страны вносили и продолжают вносить весомый вклад в формирование повестки дня и определение магистральных направлений сотрудничества в ШОС. #Япония • 21 марта 2022 года было опубликовано заявление МИД России, где говорилось, что мы не намерены продолжать переговоры с Японией по мирному договору ввиду невозможности обсуждать подписание основополагающих документов о двусторонних отношениях с государством, занимающим откровенно недружественные позиции и стремящимся нанести ущерб интересам Российской Федерации. • Путь для возобновления межгосударственного диалога и сотрудничества сможет открыться только после подкреплённого реальными действиями отказа японского руководства от антироссийской линии. #Энергобезопасность • Россия является важнейшим гарантом обеспечения энергобезопасности на мировых рынках. <...> В рамках достигнутых с Индией пониманий удаётся во многом смягчить для партнёров пагубные последствия американской агрессии против Ирана, приведшей к глобальным затруднениям в части торговли энергоносителями. • Между Россией и Китаем также давно сложилась прочная кооперация в энергетическом секторе, которая становится крепче год от года. Мы уверенно удерживаем первенство по поставкам нефти и природного газа в КНР, находимся в числе лидеров по углю и СПГ. • С учётом происходящих на Ближнем Востоке событий особую актуальность приобретает развитие Северного морского пути (#СМП), который в будущем станет одной из важнейших международных транспортных артерий. С китайскими друзьями налажен серьёзный профессиональный диалог по этой теме. Читайте полностью

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: 💬 During the week of Russia’s State Duma elections, Ukrainian militants carried out more attacks on civilian facilities than in any other week since the start of 2026. Kiev sought to disrupt voting in the new regions – the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, as well as the Lugansk and Donetsk People’s Republics – by attacking polling sites. Numerous schools, cultural centres, social facilities and administrative buildings sustained serious damage from targeted Ukrainian drone strikes. On the morning of September 20, Ukrainian terrorists deliberately destroyed a polling station at a school in Prishib, Zaporozhye Region. On September 20, the main voting day, Ukrainian armed groups launched their largest attack on civilian targets. According to Russia’s Defence Ministry, 1,951 enemy attack drones and nine cruise missiles heading towards Moscow and the Moscow Region were destroyed over the course of the day. The attacks resulted in deaths and injuries, as well as damage to homes, industrial facilities and logistics infrastructure. Over the past week, the highest numbers of civilian casualties from Ukrainian attacks were recorded in the Belgorod Region, the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, and the Zaporozhye, Kherson, Moscow and Rostov regions. On September 14-20, attacks by Ukrainian Nazis resulted in 379 civilian casualties: 338 people were injured, including 18 minors, and 41 were killed, including four children. In total, Ukrainian armed formations fired at least 8,889 munitions at civilian facilities on Russian territory over the seven days – more than 1,250 strikes a day.