🇷🇺 Russia Day 🇷🇺

🔹On June 12 the state reception on the occasion of Russia Day was held at the Russian Embassy in the USA. Around 400 people took part in the event. There were more than 40 heads of diplomatic missions of the CIS countries, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America; compatriots; Russian and foreign journalists as well as constructive American public figures among the guests.

🔹 Russia’s Ambassador Anatoly Antonov addressed the audience. He drew attention to the fact that this year Russia Day is being celebrated against the backdrop of tectonic shifts on the world stage. Our country is once again at the forefront of the struggle against the hegemonic model of the world order. Ambassador underscored that despite the unprecedented pressure of the collective West the Russian Federation will go on resolutely defending national sovereignty, International law as well as the UN Charter, constructively contributing to solving acute global challenges.

❗️Ambassador Anatoly Antonov focused on the special responsibility of Russia and the United States as nuclear powers for strategic stability and international security.

🔹Highlighted the importance of getting back to the principle of the indivisibility of security as the only way to prevent conflicts. Thanked for the support and understanding, which we come across among our friends and partners all over the world.

🛰 The guests were also shown a video message were the members of the Russian crew of the 69th International Space Station expedition congratulated everyone on Russia Day.

🎶 Local bands helped to create a warm atmosphere at the reception by playing famous Russian musical pieces.

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