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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on Latvia’s presidency of the UN Security Council (November 3, 2026) 💬 On November 1, Latvia assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council for one month, in accordance with the rotation principle. In this capacity, Riga is obliged to pursue a balanced and constructive approach, work to overcome differences and heed the views of all Council members, prioritising strict compliance with the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interrelationship. ☝️ Russia will closely monitor Latvia’s fulfilment of its obligations as President of the UN Security Council. At the same time, we harbour no illusions about Riga’s intention to follow the impartial approaches outlined above. Its representatives’ initial statements on the country’s priorities during its term at the helm of the UN Security Council, including keeping the crisis surrounding Ukraine in the spotlight, clearly demonstrate Latvia’s desire to make the UN Security Council serve its own selfish interests. We regard attempts to artificially keep the Ukraine issue on the UN Security Council’s agenda and use the Council to spread anti-Russian insinuations as destructive. We recall that Latvia is among the states that directly sponsor the Kiev regime and thus bear direct responsibility for prolonging the conflict. ❗️ As a permanent member of the UN Security Council, Russia intends to firmly counter any attacks on our country and ensure that the Council acts in strict accordance with its mandate, guided by the interests of truly strengthening international peace and security.

❗️📄 Уважаемые граждане, В связи с празднованием Дня народного единства Консульский отдел Посольства России в Шри-Ланке будет закрыт для приема посетителей 4 ноября 2026 года (среда). ❗️📄 Dear applicants, Due to the celebration of National Unity Day, the Consular section of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka will be closed to visitors on November 4, 2026 (Wednesday).

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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On November 1, Russia's Federation Council delegation led by its Speaker Valentina Matvienko arrived in the People’s Republic of China. On November 2, Valentina Matvienko and Chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress Zhao Leji held a meeting in Beijing. During their talks at the Great Hall of the People, the two officials noted that regular and productive interparliamentary ties reflect the high level of Russia-China cooperation. They emphasised that President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of China Xi Jinping maintain close contact (1, 2, 3). At their meetings in Beijing and Bishkek this year, the Leaders reached important agreements that set the course for cooperation between Russia and China. Their next meeting is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of the Summit in Shenzhen. Valentina Matvienko briefed her Chinese counterpart on the results of Russia’s recent parliamentary elections. She reaffirmed Russian lawmakers’ commitment to constructive cooperation with their Chinese partners. 🤝 The parliamentarians expressed their determination to provide all necessary legislative support for the full implementation of the agreements reached at the highest level and to advance the Russia-China comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation. They also addressed current bilateral and international issues, discussing ways to develop trade and economic cooperation, deepen interregional ties, and expand humanitarian contacts and youth dialogue, including as part of the Years of Russia–China Cooperation in Education in 2026–2027. *** 💐 Before the talks, Valentina Matvienko took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Monument to the People’s Heroes in Tiananmen Square. She also visited the China Soong Ching Ling Science and Culture Centre for Young People and the National Art Museum of China. #RussiaChina

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Русский язык объединяет: второй выпуск курса А1 в престижном институте BCIS! Еще одна важная образовательная глава в истории Русского дома в Коломбо успешно завершена! Сегодня состоялись выпускные экзамены второго потока студентов курса русского языка уровня А1, который реализуется совместно с престижным Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies (BCIS) — Центром международных исследований имени Бандаранаике. BCIS — один из ведущих институтов Шри-Ланки, специализирующийся на международных отношениях и подготовке дипломатических кадров. Здесь преподается более десяти иностранных языков, и русский язык занимает достойное место в этой многоязычной образовательной программе. Для Русского дома особенно ценно и престижно продолжать сотрудничество с таким авторитетным образовательным учреждением, расширяя возможности изучения русского языка в академической и профессиональной среде Шри-Ланки. 📚 История нашего курса началась в мае 2025 года. Именно тогда стартовал первый поток этого образовательного проекта. Преподавателем стала Татьяна Пандита — один из ведущих русистов Русского дома в Коломбо. За пять месяцев обучения слушатели освоили программу начального уровня А1, познакомились с основами русского языка и сделали первые уверенные шаги в изучении русской культуры. Сегодняшний экзамен продолжался два с половиной часа и проходил со всей академической строгостью. Студенты серьезно подготовились и успешно справились с испытанием. В честь завершения курса студенты преподнесли Татьяне Пандите открытку, которую самостоятельно подписали на русском языке. В этих нескольких строках — гораздо больше, чем просто выученные слова. Это искренняя благодарность своему учителю, радость от знакомства с русским языком и удовольствие от времени, проведенного вместе. Именно такие моменты напоминают нам, что образование — это не только знания, но и человеческие связи, которые остаются надолго. И самое главное — на этом наша история не заканчивается! Выпускники уже выразили заинтересованность в продолжении обучения на следующем уровне — А2. Сейчас Русский дом совместно с руководством BCIS прорабатывает организационные и технические возможности для реализации этой программы. Параллельно ведется набор нового, третьего потока студентов на курс А1. Запуск следующей группы запланирован на июнь 2027 года. Таким образом, наше сотрудничество с Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies уверенно продолжается, открывая больше возможностей для тех, кто хочет изучать русский язык и расширять свои профессиональные горизонты. #РусскийДомКоломбо #Россотрудничество #РусскийЯзык #РКИ #BCIS #BandaranaikeCentreForInternationalStudies #РоссияШриЛанка

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#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik: PHOTO FACTS & EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of October 26 – November 1, 2026: ▪️ October 26 – an apartment building damaged in a massive UAV attack on Voronezh, Voronezh Region. Three civilians were killed and 39 others were injured in overnight UAV strikes on the city. ▪️ October 26 – a private home destroyed in a massive shelling attack on Melitopol, Zaporozhye Region. ▪️ October 27 – an apartment building damaged in a massive UAV attack on Bryansk, Bryansk Region. Six civilians were injured. ▪️ October 27 – a UAV strike on a private home in Uralo-Kavkaz, LPR. One civilian was killed. ▪️ October 28 – a UAV strike on a grocery shop in Lgov, Kursk Region. Two civilians were injured. ▪️ October 29 – an apartment building damaged in a massive shelling attack on Lugansk, LPR. ▪️ October 29 – a UAV strike on Post Office No. 1 in Lugansk, LPR. ▪️ October 30 – Mines remotely scattered on roads in Bryansk, Bryansk Region. ▪️ October 30 – a UAV strike on the LPR State Archives building in Lugansk, LPR. ▪️ November 1 – a UAV strike on a passenger bus in Donetsk, DPR. Two civilians were injured.

⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (November 2, 2026) 💬 November 2 marks the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, established in 2013 by a #UN General Assembly resolution. This observance aims to draw global attention to the need to protect journalists as they carry out their professional duties and to reinforce the principle that atrocities committed against them must inevitably be punished. ❗️ We have to acknowledge that the actual situation regarding journalists’ safety has not improved and continues to steadily deteriorate. Over these years, the media landscape has turned into a full-fledged theatre of war, where the countries of the “collective West”, clinging to their former hegemony, use every means available to suppress dissent and impose on the #GlobalMajority the “only correct” view of world events. Repressive actions by the West and its protégés in Ukraine, Moldova and the Baltic states against Russian media outlets and their staff have still not received an adequate response from the relevant international organisations – the UN Human Rights Office, UNESCO, the OSCE and others. Emboldened by unchecked impunity, the Kiev regime is openly conducting a relentless hunt for members of the Russian media community. War correspondents on the front line know better than anyone that the blue “PRESS” patch on a bulletproof vest, which once offered protection against targeted fire, has become a convenient target for Ukrainian Banderites – visible from afar and used to direct deliberate attacks. Such attacks constitute war crimes under international humanitarian law, yet the relevant international bodies fail to direct criticism at those responsible. 🕯 In the 13 years since the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists was established, dozens of talented professionals have been killed by Ukrainian militants, including: ▪️ Igor Kornelyuk ▪️ Anton Voloshin ▪️ Andrey Stenin ▪️ Anatoly Klyan ▪️ Daria Dugina ▪️ Oleg Klokov ▪️ Maxim Fomin (Vladlen Tatarsky) ▪️ Rostislav Zhuravlev ▪️ Boris Maksudov ▪️ Semyon Yeryomin ▪️ Valery Kozhin ▪️ Nikita Tsisagi ▪️ Yulia Kuznetsova ▪️ Alexander Martemyanov ▪️ Alexander Fedorchak ▪️ Andrey Panov ▪️ Anna Prokofyeva ▪️ Nikita Goldin ▪️ Ivan Zuev *** 👉 Another regrettable consequence of the toxic politicisation of journalists’ protection is that many of the Russian correspondents named above were once again omitted from the newly published UNESCO Director-General’s Report on the Safety of Journalists for 2024-2025. Although, at our insistence, a link to official Russian data on all such crimes was finally included in an annex to the report, the document itself continues to take a selective approach to statistics. We consider it necessary to recall that the 1997 General Conference resolution and the 2023 Executive Board decision require UNESCO’s leadership to condemn the killing of journalists and acts of physical violence against them without distinction. #NoStatuteOfLimitations There is NO statute of limitations for crimes against Russian journalists. ☝️ Russia will not back down from its legitimate demands within UNESCO and other relevant frameworks. The Russian MFA will continue to consistently defend the professional rights of Russian journalists abroad, work to create safe conditions for their activities and seek just punishment for those responsible for crimes against them. Read in full

⚡️ Комментарий официального представителя МИД России М.В.Захаровой по случаю Международного дня прекращения безнаказанности за преступления против журналистов (2 ноября 2026 года) 💬 2 ноября отмечается Международный день прекращения безнаказанности за преступления против журналистов, учреждённый в 2013 году резолюцией Генассамблеи #ООН. Смысл и предназначение этой памятной даты – привлечь внимание мировой общественности к проблеме обеспечения безопасности журналистов при исполнении своего профессионального долга, а также укоренить идею неотвратимости наказания за совершённые против них злодеяния. ❗️Приходится констатировать, что реальная ситуация с безопасностью журналистов не только не улучшилась, но и продолжает неуклонно деградировать. Медийное пространство за эти годы превратилось в полноценный театр военных действий, где цепляющиеся за былую гегемонию страны «коллективного Запада» всеми средствами пытаются подавить инакомыслие и навязать Мировому большинству «единственно верную» точку зрения на происходящие в мире события. <...> Репрессивные действия Запада и его протеже на Украине, в Молдавии и Прибалтике против российских СМИ и их персонала так и не получили должной реакции со стороны профильных международных организаций – УВКПЧ ООН, ЮНЕСКО, ОБСЕ и других. Ошалевший от вседозволенности и безнаказанности киевский режим, не скрываясь, ведёт настоящую охоту на представителей российского медиасообщества. Военкоры на передовой как никто другой знают, что служившая ранее «охранной грамотой» от прицельного огня синяя плашка «ПРЕССА» на бронежилете для укробандеровцев стала удобной, различимой издалека, мишенью для целенаправленных атак. Такие нападения квалифицируются как военные преступления по международному гуманитарному праву, однако не встречают адресной критики со стороны профильных международных структур. ▪️ За 13 лет с момента учреждения Международного дня прекращения безнаказанности за преступления против журналистов от рук украинских боевиков погибли десятки талантливых профессионалов. Среди них: А.Д.Волошин, И.В.Корнелюк, А.С.Клян, А.А.Стенин, Д.А.Дугина, О.В.Клоков, М.Ю.Фомин (Владлен Татарский), Р.И.Журавлёв, Б.Б.Максудов, С.Н.Ерёмин, В.А.Кожин, Н.Н.Цицаги, Ю.Н.Кузнецова, А.С.Мартемьянов, А.С.Федорчак, А.А.Панов, А.Сиркели, А.А.Прокофьева, Н.М.Гольдин и И.М.Зуев. 👉 Очередным прискорбным следствием токсичной политизации темы защиты журналистов стало то, что многие из упомянутых выше имен убитых российских корреспондентов были вновь проигнорированы в только что опубликованном Докладе Гендиректора ЮНЕСКО по безопасности журналистов за 2024-2025 годы. Несмотря на то, что, по нашему требованию, в приложение к докладу всё-таки была включена ссылка на официальные российские данные обо всех таких преступлениях, сам документ по-прежнему опирается на избирательный подход к статистике. <...> Считаем необходимым напомнить, что резолюция Генконференции 1997 года и решение Исполсовета 2023 года предписывают руководству ЮНЕСКО осуждать убийства и факты физического насилия против журналистов без каких-либо различий. #БезСрокаДавности Преступления против российских журналистов не имеют срока давности. <...> ☝️ Российская сторона не отступится от своих законных требований в ЮНЕСКО и в рамках других профильных форматов. МИД России продолжит последовательно отстаивать профессиональные права российских журналистов за рубежом, работать над созданием безопасных условий для их деятельности, добиваться справедливого наказания виновных в совершённых против них преступлениях. Читать полностью

#KievRegimeCrimes ⚡️ Maxim Grigoryev, the Сhairman of the International Public Tribunal on the Crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, which includes representatives of civil society from more than 30 countries, continues to gather evidence and testimonies, exposing crimes committed in Starobelsk. The film series bring together eyewitness accounts from students, teachers, medical staff and rescue workers documenting the Kiev regime’s terrorist attack on the Starobelsk college of Lugansk State Pedagogical University. 👉 Watch PART I ◾️ PART II | May 22, 2026, began as an ordinary day in Starobelsk. Students went to class, met up with friends and made plans for the future. After the first strikes that evening, there was a lull, and many thought the danger had passed. But a few hours later, the attacks began again. 💬 Maxim Bogach, college student: We all went down to the first floor and stayed there until midnight. Things had quieted down, so we went back up to the fifth floor. <..> When the first drone hit a car, I was standing by the window watching. I could hear it buzzing, and it sounded like it was coming straight at me. I ran into the hallway, and the building came down on top of me. <...> I was lying there, knowing I had to get out. I started digging myself out with my hands until I saw a gap and managed to crawl out from under the rubble. Then I saw two girls lying there. They showed no signs of life. 💬 Yulia Pristinskaya, Russian language teacher at the Starobelsk branch of Lugansk State Pedagogical University: At around one in the morning, I heard a huge explosion. I got up and looked outside. There were flames and sparks where the children were staying. That’s when I realized we were being attacked. 💬 Maria Mysnik, college student: We heard an explosion, and then I saw a flash. The blast knocked us back, bricks started raining down from above, and everything was filled with dust. Everyone was screaming. I had no idea what was going on. The film documents the human cost of the attack, with testimonies from those who witnessed the horror firsthand. ❗️ We demand a full international investigation.

🍂 The first golden leaves appear among the birch trees of Krasnoyarsk Stolby National Park, where autumn arrives almost a month earlier than in the Moscow region. 🔔 Gateway to Russia

⚡️ Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova: ❗️ Our humanitarian mission in #Alyoshki has concluded. The convoys are now heading to their respective destinations. Those who decided to leave for Ukraine have been given the opportunity to do so. We will provide accommodation and the necessary support to residents staying in Russia. We delivered all the essential supplies and arranged safe passage out of the city. However, people still have much to resolve – medical treatment, housing, documents and reunification with their loved ones. We will help them. We also remain in contact with those who stayed in Alyoshki to keep track of their further needs. *** ❗️ I propose making humanitarian missions coordinated by US First Lady Melania Trump a regular practice. Our experience in Alyoshki and our joint work with my counterpart Dmitry Lubinets have shown that such agreements make it possible to help people even in the most difficult conditions. It is important to continue this work wherever civilians are waiting for support. I thank President of Russia Vladimir Putin, our Defence Ministry, the relevant services and our military personnel for helping carry out the mission and ensuring people’s safety. 🙏 Special thanks go to Melania Trump for her assistance and coordination.

🎙 Remarks and answers to media questions by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Atlanta, October 30, 2026) 💬 Sergey Lavrov: We support the US Presidency’s firm commitment to depoliticising discussions and focusing on the issues originally agreed upon as the #G20’s agenda. This year’s meeting is, of course, part of the preparations for the Miami Summit, which will take place in December. The main topics were the impact of geopolitics on economic processes (an important issue), energy, food and supply chains – in other words, everything affected by unlawful sanctions and Western policies. To our American hosts’ credit, they do not shy away from discussing these matters and listen attentively. I do not know to what extent this will be reflected in the final agreed documents, but the approach is right: ☝️ depoliticise discussions and focus on real problems. Another point that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio particularly emphasised when discussing preparations for the Miami Summit was that twenty countries, the European Union and the African Union are represented here. Given the influence of #G20 members on the global economy and their combined economic weight, however, the decisions we take will affect virtually every country. We must always bear this in mind. 🤝 Let me reiterate that we welcome this firm commitment to dialogue. Work on the Miami Summit’s outcome documents has, in fact, already begun. There will be many difficult issues, since interests are at stake across all these areas, including energy and food security. The impact of conflicts, including the war unleashed against us by the West through the Ukrainian regime, remains to be discussed. <...> *** Other key points: • Under the pragmatic US Presidency of the #G20, we believe there is a chance of reaching agreements that will be implemented. • We see no need to add another European voice [Poland] to the G20, especially one that is far from constructive. You know the positions Poland regularly voices at international events. The G20 must reflect actual trends in the global economy, where countries of the Global South and East are gaining prominence. • We spoke [with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio] about certain aspects of our bilateral relations and cooperation in multilateral forums, including the #UN, the #G20 and #APEC, that will host a Summit shortly in Shenzhen (China). • Despite all our differences, the US willingness and interest in pursuing dialogue at various levels and through a range of other channels can only be welcomed. This is a good lesson for our European colleagues, who persist in their arrogant boycott. • Everyone can see that the Europeans want to squeeze their way into the negotiating process [on Ukraine]. Clearly, they want to avoid leaving these negotiations solely to Russia and the US at all costs. What matters is not what the Europeans want, but what added value they can actually bring. • As for the talks in Abu Dhabi, I can say that they will take place. Our position is well known. It is unclear, however, what the Ukrainians intend to bring to the negotiating table. 👉 As President Vladimir Putin has said, if Zelensky wants a meeting, he can come to Moscow. We guarantee his safety and security, which, as far as I understand, cannot be guaranteed in Kiev. Read in full

🛬 FM Sergey Lavrov arrives in the USA to take part in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. More on the upcoming Ministerial 📍 Atlanta, October 30

🗓 Russian Foreign Ministry’s Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik will hold a briefing and present a consolidated report on the #KievRegimeCrimes committed in the third quarter of 2026 at the Russian Foreign Ministry's Press centre at 11.00 a.m. MSK on November 3, 2026. The briefing will be held online. ❗️ Accreditation is open until 12.00 am MSK on November 2. Questions on accreditation procedure please address to the Press centre (tel.: +7 (499) 244-20-87, +7 (499) 244-17-58, e-mail: pc.mid@yandex.ru). *** 📺 The Foreign Ministry will broadcast the briefing online in the Video section of its website in Russian with simultaneous interpretation into English, Spanish, and French, as well as on the MFA’s official social media accounts: X (ex-Twitter), Facebook, VKontakte, OK, YouTube, RuTube and Telegram. Distribution: Ruptly video news agency Contact: Tatiana Boichevskaia (Tatiana.boichevskaia@ruptly.video)

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ЛЕГЕНДАРНЫЙ «АРТЕК» В ГОСТЯХ У РУССКОГО ДОМА В КОЛОМБО Русский дом принимает большую делегацию знаменитого Международного детского центра «Артек» во главе с руководителем управления информационной политики Кариной Бабиной. Для ланкийских гостей это возможность познакомиться с легендарным лагерем, куда когда-то мечтали попасть советские школьники и который сегодня объединяет детей со всего мира. 🎭 «Артек» — это ярко! Делегация привезла красочную концертную программу, русские народные танцы и информационную площадку, рассказывающую об истории, традициях и современной жизни центра. Уже третий день артековские вожатые проводят для ланкийских детей интерактивные занятия, игры и творческие активности. 📚 От русского языка до совместных образовательных проектов Сегодня «Артек» активно развивает образовательное направление. Как рассказали представители делегации, особое внимание уделяется русскому языку как иностранному. Мы уже наметили совместные проекты с Лигой русистов Шри-Ланки. В начале 2027 года на традиционном форуме Лиги планируется запустить программу повышения квалификации для местных преподавателей русского языка, разработанную специалистами школы РКИ «Артека». В дальнейшем занятия продолжатся в онлайн-формате. Также планируется привлекать к совместным проектам ланкийских детей, изучающих русский язык в школах Лиги русистов. 💃 Русский и сингальский танец на фьюжн мастер-классе В последний день своего визита делегация «Артека» проведет мастер-класс по русскому народному танцу для преподавателей нашей школы танца и балета. Наши педагоги активно развивают направление народного танца, а ланкийские ученики с удовольствием осваивают русскую хореографию. Поэтому мастер-класс станет настоящим творческим обменом: ланкийские преподаватели познакомятся с новыми элементами богатой традиции русского народного танца, а артековцы, в свою очередь, попросили научить их сингальским народным танцам. Получится настоящее слияние двух культур! Мы рады, что встреча с «Артеком» открывает возможности для всестороннего сотрудничества — как в сфере образования, так и в области культуры и творчества. #РусскийДомКоломбо #Артек #РКИ #ЛигаРусистовШриЛанки #РусскийЯзык #КультурныйОбмен

A solemn reception was held on October 28 at the Kremlin in honour of the Heads of delegations – participants in the Third Russia–Africa Summit. 🎙 Welcoming remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at a reception in honour of the participants in the Third Russia–Africa Summit (Moscow, October 28, 2026) 💬 Vladimir Putin: In its time, the Soviet Union provided substantial assistance to the peoples of Africa in breaking free from the shackles of colonial dependence and strengthening their sovereignty and national security. The USSR helped develop agriculture and energy, build new factories and enterprises, roads, schools and hospitals, which played a major role in overcoming the acute socioeconomic problems facing the newly independent African states. 🎓 Hundreds of thousands of Africans received a quality education and advanced knowledge in the USSR and later in Russia, becoming highly qualified specialists in the professions most needed by their economies. They made, and continue to make, an invaluable contribution to their home countries. Russia continues, and will continue, this well-established practice of training African professionals. Russia and Africa share a commitment to a just and #MultipolarWorld order, free from diktat and based on the sovereign equality of states and respect for their values and cultures. 🤝 We work closely together in many international forums, including the #UN, coordinating our positions on key global and regional issues. Russia seeks to make a tangible contribution to addressing the challenges facing Africa, to take an active part in resolving ongoing crises and preventing new sources of tension on the continent, and to help combat terrorism and extremism, epidemics and hunger, while ensuring food, digital and environmental security. ☝️ There is a fine African proverb: when the roots are deep, there is no reason to fear the wind. Indeed, however the world may change, whatever the political or economic circumstances, the spirit and principles of Russia’s relations with African countries remain unchanged. We are true friends and partners, always open to honest, constructive cooperation and able to listen to and understand one another. This enables us to steadily expand cooperation across all areas, work together to find effective responses to the key challenges and threats of our time, and promote growth for all, for the benefit of our countries and peoples. *** 🥂 Allow me to propose a toast to the African Heads of State and Leaders of African integration associations present here; to the further development of comprehensive cooperation between Russia and the countries of the African continent; to the well-being, peace and prosperity of our countries and peoples; and to the health of all participants in the Moscow Summit. Read in full #RussiaAfrica

🎙 Address by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the Plenary Session of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum (Moscow, October 28, 2026) Key points: • The Russia–Africa Forum, its agenda and participants, and its free and open dialogue fit naturally into the global transformation, the scale and depth of which can hardly be overstated. We are witnessing a #MultipolarWorld truly becoming a reality, and this trend is objective and irreversible. • The era when the destinies of entire continents were determined by a narrow bloc of states is coming to an irrevocable end. A fairer world is taking its place, one in which the voices of all countries participating in international affairs must be heard. New centres of global governance are emerging, becoming focal points for reshaping the world order. • Over the past five years, the #BRICS countries have accounted for more than 40% of global GDP, while the G7’s contribution has been less than 30%. There is no doubt that this balance will continue to shift in favour of developing countries. • Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the poles of the global economy and politics. The continent is experiencing a new awakening: its sovereignty is growing stronger, and its influence and standing on the world stage are increasing. Above all, Africans have an unshakeable determination to defend their interests and a desire to shape their own future and choose their own path of development. 💬 Let me recall the words of Thomas Sankara, a great son of the Burkinabe people, the first President of Burkina Faso: Debt is neo-colonialism, in which colonizers have transformed themselves into “technical assistants”. Under its current form, controlled and dominated by imperialism, debt is a skillfully managed reconquest of Africa, intended to subjugate its growth and development through foreign rules. • It is no coincidence that Africa is called the continent of the future. According to UN projections, from 2030 onwards, the centre of global population growth will inevitably shift to Africa – a process that is already under way. By 2050, its population will exceed 2.5 billion, around 70% of whom will be young people under the age of 30. • Russia is one of the most reliable guarantors of food security on the African continent. More than 40 African countries already receive Russian fertilisers and grain. We stand ready to further expand the geographical reach of our agricultural supplies. In the first nine months of 2026, Russia exported 13 million tonnes of agricultural products to Africa. • Russia firmly maintains a leading position in the global race for technological sovereignty. I would like to emphasise that our country is ready to share its advanced expertise and high-tech digital know-how with our African friends. • Our shared interest lies in improving Africans’ access to affordable, sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources and helping develop domestic energy markets in Africa, including in areas where Russia possesses unique technologies. This work is already under way. More than 30 promising energy projects are being jointly implemented in 16 African countries. • Since 2020, the number of African students studying in Russia has increased by 50%, while the number of Russian scholarships for Africa has almost tripled. A record number of citizens of African countries – around 40,000 – are studying at Russian universities. For the 2026-2027 academic year, the scholarship quota has been increased to 5,500 places. ❗️ Russia is sincerely interested in further developing and deepening trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation with all African countries in every possible way. Read in full #RussiaAfrica

EAEU ministers approbated common gas market development plan through 2030 and discussed shaping common oil, petroleum products and electricity markets Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister in charge of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, chaired a meeting of the Council of Heads of Authorized Energy Bodies of the Eurasian Economic Union Member States to discuss key issues in establishing common energy markets. The meeting brought together the heads of energy ministries and relevant agencies from Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. The Council approbated the plan for developing the common gas market through 2030. The document will be submitted to the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council for approval. Participants also considered the Member States’ proposals on the principles for amending the Union’s legal framework in line with the SEEC’s 2024 Decision on establishing the Eurasian Economic Union’s common gas market. Particular attention was paid to progress in establishing common markets for oil and petroleum products. “The Commission is working closely with EAEU countries to advance this agenda. The key tasks at this stage are to put the necessary legal framework in place and develop stable, mutually beneficial arrangements for these markets, taking account of current conditions and the Member States’ commitments,” Arzybek Kozhoshev reported. The EEC Minister reported that a draft standard agreement for accession to electricity trading on the common electricity market had been completed and submitted to the Union’s governing bodies for consideration. #EAEU

🇷🇺🇫🇮🇳🇴📞 On October 27, President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of Finland Alexander Stubb and Prime Minister of Norway Jonas Gahr Store at the request of the Finnish and Norwegian sides. They exchanged views on resolving the Ukrainian crisis in light of Vladimir Putin’s talks with Special Envoy of the US President Stephen Witkoff in St Petersburg on October 21 and Alexander Stubb’s and Jonas Gahr Store’s contacts with Stephen Witkoff and Zelensky in Oslo. The leaders welcomed the agreement to resume trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the US in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November, focusing, in particular, on security arrangements for Russia and Ukraine following a complete cessation of hostilities. Vladimir Putin assessed the current situation in the conflict zone in Ukraine and recalled the conflict’s root causes. ☝️ He stressed that a just and lasting peace can only be achieved if the Russian Federation’s legitimate interests are fully and unconditionally taken into account. He also drew attention to the confrontational policies of EU and NATO countries, which are prolonging the hostilities. The sides also addressed security and stability in the Baltic Sea region and Northern Europe. In this context, the President of Finland and the Prime Minister of Norway reaffirmed the importance of respecting international maritime law and the principle of freedom of navigation. Russia's President provided an update on the launch of a US-mediated humanitarian operation near the Russian town of Alyoshki and the introduction of a temporary ceasefire in the Kherson sector for this purpose. The leaders of the three countries agreed to maintain direct telephone contacts.

📹 Watch the full recording of the VI International Telebridge “Zaporozhye Region: the Escalation of the Terrorist War by the Armed Forces of Ukraine”, held on October 22, 2026, at the initiative of the Delegation of the Russian Federation to the Vienna negotiations on military security and arms control and Ambassador-at-Large, MFA of Russia, Mr. Rodion Miroshnik. ⏱️ Key Speakers: ◽00:00:00 — Opening remarks by the Head of the Delegation Iulia Zhdanova ◽00:04:40 — R.V.Miroshnik, Ambassador-at-Large of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia ◽00:19:10 — E.V.Paramonov, Acting Minister of Energy of the Zaporozhye Region ◽00:23:27 — N.D.Plotnikov, Head of the Center for Scientific and Analytical Information of the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences; presentations by leading specialists and experts from the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences ◽00:42:14 — Yu.A.Chernichuk, Director of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant ◽00:50:28 — M.I.Ulyanov, Permanent Representative of Russia to the International Organizations in Vienna ◽00:58:56 — M.O.Pukhov, Head of the Administration of the Enerhodar District ◽01:11:13 — S.V.Gubichev, Officer of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, UAV expert ◽01:27:22 — N.V.Ilyina, victim of shelling ◽01:35:45 — N.A.Romanichenko, Head of the Vasilievsky Municipal District of the Zaporozhye Region ◽01:42:35 — D.I.Khurilenko, Deputy Chief Physician of the Melitopol Regional Center for Emergency Medical Care and Disaster Medicine ◽01:51:20 — Free discussion (Q&A session) ◽03:11:56 — Video address by S. Ritter, American journalist (watch full version here) ◽03:22:43 — D.Simic, Head of the Association of Journalists of the Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina ◽03:33:38 — Closing remarks by the Head of the Delegation Iulia Zhdanova Delegation on social media: 💙VK 💬Telegram 💬 X📺YouTube📺Rutube 💬Facebook

⚡️ Statement by Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov on the humanitarian operation in Alyoshki, Kherson Region* (October 23, 2026) Russia welcomes the efforts of US First Lady Melania Trump, who has made a substantial contribution to securing agreement on a humanitarian operation in Alyoshki, Kherson Region. To implement the agreements reached by the Presidents of Russia and the US, Russian Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova and her Ukrainian counterpart have carried out extensive work with Ms Trump’s direct involvement. Representatives of the defence ministries are coordinating the timing of a ceasefire (from 04:00 Moscow time on October 27, 2026) to enable the humanitarian mission in Alyoshki. ❗️ Those wishing to leave the city will be able to do so. The mission requires extensive and complex preparations involving a wide range of representatives. Melania Trump is playing a coordinating role. This issue was discussed during the recent telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. *Unofficial translation