RUSSIAN EMBASSY WEEKLY_348.pdf
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Main topics:
#President
🔹 Meeting with heads of international news agencies on the sidelines of the 27th St Petersburg International Economic Forum
🔹 Visit to Lakhta Centre
🔹 Visit to Tsarskoye Selo State Museum and Heritage Site
🇷🇺🇧🇴 Russian-Bolivian talks
🇷🇺🇿🇼 Russia-Zimbabwe talks
#ForeignMinistry
🇷🇺🇬🇼 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans abroad of the Republic of Guinea, Morrisanda Kouyate
🇷🇺🇨🇬 On June 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who was on a working visit in Oyo, was received by President of the Republic of the Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso and held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Francophonie and Congolese Abroad Jean-Claude Gakosso
🇷🇺🇧🇫 On June 4−5 Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov made a visit to Ouagadougou, the first in the history of bilateral relations
🇷🇺🇹🇩 On June 5, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited N’Djamena for the first time in the history of bilateral relations
🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s greetings on Russian Language Day
#Embassy
#OnThisDay
🪶 225 years ago – on June 6, 1799 – Alexander Pushkin was born – the greatest poet, writer, playwright, historian, publicist, creator of the modern Russian literary language
📆 Russian sculptor Pyotr Klodt was born on June 5, 1805
✈️ Aerobatic team Russ – Russia's oldest aviation aerobatics group – turns 37 on June 3
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❓: Уважаемый Анатолий Иванович, как бы Вы прокомментировали призывы американских законодателей блокировать доступ России к украинским полезным ископаемым?
💬 А.И.Антонов: Циничные признания «на публику» сидящих на Капитолии русофобов свидетельствуют о стремлении сохранить для американских компаний возможность пользоваться ресурсами марионеточной республики. Очевидно, что в подобных высказываниях - суть неоколониального подхода США. Когда речь идет о триллионах долларов, здесь готовы принести в жертву всех украинцев.
👉 Вот она - настоящая экономика конфликта для Америки. Кровь тысяч людей есть котировка за банальное сырье для аккумуляторов. А также - шанс насытить контрактами свой ВПК. Возможность всучить собственным союзникам «газовые молекулы демократии», да подороже.
✊ Сломить Россию такими методами не удастся. Тем более в условиях, когда число столиц, понимающих истинные устремления вашингтонских стратегов и реальные причины специальной военной операции, постоянно растет. В том числе - благодаря удивительной откровенности некоторых здешних политиков.
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❓: Dear Ambassador Antonov, how would you comment on the calls by American legislators to block Russia’s access to Ukrainian mineral resources?
💬 Anatoly Antonov: Cynical public confessions of Russophobes, sitting on the Capitol Hill, indicate a desire to preserve for U.S. companies the opportunity to use the resources of the puppet republic. Such statements are the essence of the Americans’ neocolonial approach. When it comes to trillions of dollars, they are ready to sacrifice all Ukrainians.
👉 This is the real economy of conflict for the U.S. The blood of thousands of people is a “stock quote” for banal raw materials used in batteries. And also a chance to saturate the local military-industrial complex with contracts. An opportunity to sell “gas molecules of democracy” to one’s own allies, and at a higher price that is.
✊ It will not be possible to break Russia using such methods. Especially keeping in mind that the number of capitals, who understand the true aspirations of Washington strategists and the real reasons for the special military operation, is constantly growing. Including thanks to the amazing frankness of some of the local politicians.
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🇷🇺🇻🇪 On the sidelines of the "BRICS Plus" Ministerial Meeting, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Venezuela Yvan Gil held talks and signed a memorandum on cooperation in countering unilateral coercive measures.
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#RussiaVenezuela
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#RussiaVenezuela
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks during a BRICS Ministerial Council meeting (Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024)
💬 Today’s meeting will leave a mark of its own not only in the history of major international events held in this city, but in the history of BRICS as well. This is the first time a meeting of the #BRICS Ministerial Council is being held in a new expanded format.
The expansion of the BRICS is a compelling proof of the ongoing formation of a multipolar international order. New globally significant political decision-making centres are emerging among the countries of the Global South and Global East, the Global Majority countries. <...>
❗️ The US and its allies keep trying to retain their elusive dominance and to slow down the objective processes leading to multipolarity. <...>
Recent international developments have revealed the true colours of those who have so far claimed an almost exclusive right to define “universal values” acting under the guise of the “rules-based order.” The proponents of this concept are trying to impose rules and interaction mechanisms that benefit only them, to replace equal candid dialogue with small coalitions that act in a non-transparent manner and monopolise the right to speak and act on behalf of the entire world.
Just like the Global Majority countries, Russia advocates a fairer international order based on the sovereign equality of states that relies on the balance of power and interests. As a team, we aim to promote a future-oriented, constructive international agenda. Strengthening the role of the country-to-country formats that advocate collective approaches to international development becomes particularly important in this context.
☝️ BRICS is one such association where the principles of equal cooperation - mutual respect, openness, pragmatism, solidarity, continuity and, of course, consensus — have been implemented in real life, not in words.
❗️ I’m convinced that BRICS is driven by the wind of change, since its role in addressing global challenges will increase which can be seen from the steady growth in the number of countries that are genuinely interested in joining our association.
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💬 Today’s meeting will leave a mark of its own not only in the history of major international events held in this city, but in the history of BRICS as well. This is the first time a meeting of the #BRICS Ministerial Council is being held in a new expanded format.
The expansion of the BRICS is a compelling proof of the ongoing formation of a multipolar international order. New globally significant political decision-making centres are emerging among the countries of the Global South and Global East, the Global Majority countries. <...>
❗️ The US and its allies keep trying to retain their elusive dominance and to slow down the objective processes leading to multipolarity. <...>
Recent international developments have revealed the true colours of those who have so far claimed an almost exclusive right to define “universal values” acting under the guise of the “rules-based order.” The proponents of this concept are trying to impose rules and interaction mechanisms that benefit only them, to replace equal candid dialogue with small coalitions that act in a non-transparent manner and monopolise the right to speak and act on behalf of the entire world.
Just like the Global Majority countries, Russia advocates a fairer international order based on the sovereign equality of states that relies on the balance of power and interests. As a team, we aim to promote a future-oriented, constructive international agenda. Strengthening the role of the country-to-country formats that advocate collective approaches to international development becomes particularly important in this context.
☝️ BRICS is one such association where the principles of equal cooperation - mutual respect, openness, pragmatism, solidarity, continuity and, of course, consensus — have been implemented in real life, not in words.
❗️ I’m convinced that BRICS is driven by the wind of change, since its role in addressing global challenges will increase which can be seen from the steady growth in the number of countries that are genuinely interested in joining our association.
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🇷🇺🇹🇷 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Türkiye Hakan Fidan held a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Ministerial.
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#RussiaTürkiye
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#RussiaTürkiye
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📸 Heads of delegations take part in the #FamilyPhoto ceremony ahead of the "BRICS Plus" Ministerial Meeting
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#BRICS2024
📍 Nizhny Novgorod, June 11
#BRICS2024
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting with Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting (Nizhny Novgorod, June 10, 2024)
💬 We are happy to welcome you to Nizhny Novgorod, the capital of the Volga Federal District and the Nizhny Novgorod Region, which actively cooperates with the People’s Republic of China, including through the implementation of the well-known and beneficial Volga-Yangtze project.
During our recent meeting in Astana, we exchanged thoughts on the traditional Russian-Chinese Summit, which took place in May of this year. Our Presidents outlined the main direction for advancing our strategic cooperation in the context of the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China.
We have a special responsibility for foreign policy coordination, primarily at the UN Security Council, #BRICS, #SCO, #G20, #APEC, and other multilateral formats. The Global Majority countries have an increasingly positive perception of our engagement with our Chinese friends. The number of our opinion allies and countries interested in cooperation with BRICS and the SCO is steadily expanding.
Today’s ministerial meeting, the first after BRICS’ enlargement, will be dedicated to discussing these trends and charting guidelines for further development and determination. We will submit these to our leaders at the summit in Kazan in October 2024.
#RussiaChina
💬 We are happy to welcome you to Nizhny Novgorod, the capital of the Volga Federal District and the Nizhny Novgorod Region, which actively cooperates with the People’s Republic of China, including through the implementation of the well-known and beneficial Volga-Yangtze project.
During our recent meeting in Astana, we exchanged thoughts on the traditional Russian-Chinese Summit, which took place in May of this year. Our Presidents outlined the main direction for advancing our strategic cooperation in the context of the comprehensive partnership between Russia and China.
We have a special responsibility for foreign policy coordination, primarily at the UN Security Council, #BRICS, #SCO, #G20, #APEC, and other multilateral formats. The Global Majority countries have an increasingly positive perception of our engagement with our Chinese friends. The number of our opinion allies and countries interested in cooperation with BRICS and the SCO is steadily expanding.
Today’s ministerial meeting, the first after BRICS’ enlargement, will be dedicated to discussing these trends and charting guidelines for further development and determination. We will submit these to our leaders at the summit in Kazan in October 2024.
#RussiaChina
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🇷🇺🇧🇷 On June 10, Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with Foreign Minister of the Federative Republic of Brazil Mauro Vieira on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Ministers had a productive and engaging discussion on various issues concerning the bilateral strategic partnership. They focused on the key aspects of Moscow-Brasilia collaboration at international platforms, primarily #BRICS and the #G20, as both countries are holding the chairmanship of these associations throughout 2024.
Additionally, the Foreign Ministers aligned their positions on a number of international and regional matters, including the situation in Ukraine.
🤝 The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is a traditional feature of Russian-Brazilian interactions.
#RussiaBrazil
The Ministers had a productive and engaging discussion on various issues concerning the bilateral strategic partnership. They focused on the key aspects of Moscow-Brasilia collaboration at international platforms, primarily #BRICS and the #G20, as both countries are holding the chairmanship of these associations throughout 2024.
Additionally, the Foreign Ministers aligned their positions on a number of international and regional matters, including the situation in Ukraine.
🤝 The meeting took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, which is a traditional feature of Russian-Brazilian interactions.
#RussiaBrazil
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa Naledi Pandor on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The meeting focused on topical issues of bilateral strategical partnership, with an emphasis on expanding trade and economic cooperation. Both Parties expressed an interest in deepening political dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to effective cooperation at the #UN, #BRICS, the #G20 and other international platforms.
The participants also discussed further opportunities for the contribution of South Africa and a number of other representatives of the Global South in finding solutions to the Ukraine crisis proceeding from the common understanding of the origins and causes of the crisis.
During the discussion on Middle East issues, concerns were raised about the ongoing escalation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation. Additionally, the Ministers considered some aspects of the current situation in Africa and Europe.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
The meeting focused on topical issues of bilateral strategical partnership, with an emphasis on expanding trade and economic cooperation. Both Parties expressed an interest in deepening political dialogue and reaffirmed their commitment to effective cooperation at the #UN, #BRICS, the #G20 and other international platforms.
The participants also discussed further opportunities for the contribution of South Africa and a number of other representatives of the Global South in finding solutions to the Ukraine crisis proceeding from the common understanding of the origins and causes of the crisis.
During the discussion on Middle East issues, concerns were raised about the ongoing escalation in the zone of the Palestinian-Israeli confrontation. Additionally, the Ministers considered some aspects of the current situation in Africa and Europe.
#RussiaSouthAfrica
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🇷🇺🇮🇷 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Acting Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Ali Bagheri Kani on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
During the meeting, Minister Lavrov once again expressed his deepest condolences to his Iranian counterpart over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. He acknowledged their significant contribution to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. In response, Mr Bagheri Kani expressed his gratitude for the sincere sympathy and empathy shown by the top political leadership of the Russian Federation and all Russians towards the people of Iran. He emphasised that this gesture will always be remembered in Iran.
The Ministers emphasised the importance of continuing efforts to establish a strategic partnership between Russia and Iran in accordance with the political guidelines set by the leaders of the two states. Both Parties reaffirmed their commitment to the unconditional implementation of all projects and areas of cooperation agreed upon under the Government of Ebrahim Raisi.
An in-depth discussion was held on the main international and regional issues of mutual interest, including cooperation within BRICS and the #SCO.
The Ministers gave special attention to the finalisation of a new comprehensive interstate agreement, the main parameters of which have been coordinated by both Parties.
#RussiaIran
During the meeting, Minister Lavrov once again expressed his deepest condolences to his Iranian counterpart over the tragic death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. He acknowledged their significant contribution to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the two countries. In response, Mr Bagheri Kani expressed his gratitude for the sincere sympathy and empathy shown by the top political leadership of the Russian Federation and all Russians towards the people of Iran. He emphasised that this gesture will always be remembered in Iran.
The Ministers emphasised the importance of continuing efforts to establish a strategic partnership between Russia and Iran in accordance with the political guidelines set by the leaders of the two states. Both Parties reaffirmed their commitment to the unconditional implementation of all projects and areas of cooperation agreed upon under the Government of Ebrahim Raisi.
An in-depth discussion was held on the main international and regional issues of mutual interest, including cooperation within BRICS and the #SCO.
The Ministers gave special attention to the finalisation of a new comprehensive interstate agreement, the main parameters of which have been coordinated by both Parties.
#RussiaIran
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🇷🇺🇱🇦 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic Saleumxay Kommasith in the BRICS Plus/Outreach format on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
During the meeting, the Ministers discussed the state of Russia-Laos strategic partnership, as well as the prospects for further advancement. They focused on the implementation of agreements reached following talks between the Leaders of the two countries in Moscow on May 9.
The discussion also covered regional and global issues of mutual interest, as well as the #RussiaASEAN Dialogue Partnership in the context of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s chairmanship of #ASEAN in 2024. Additionally, they exchanged views on interaction within the #SCO and other multilateral formats, including BRICS.
The conversation took place in a friendly and trust-based atmosphere, which is a traditional feature of Russia-Laos relations.
#RussiaLaos
During the meeting, the Ministers discussed the state of Russia-Laos strategic partnership, as well as the prospects for further advancement. They focused on the implementation of agreements reached following talks between the Leaders of the two countries in Moscow on May 9.
The discussion also covered regional and global issues of mutual interest, as well as the #RussiaASEAN Dialogue Partnership in the context of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic’s chairmanship of #ASEAN in 2024. Additionally, they exchanged views on interaction within the #SCO and other multilateral formats, including BRICS.
The conversation took place in a friendly and trust-based atmosphere, which is a traditional feature of Russia-Laos relations.
#RussiaLaos
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🇷🇺🇪🇹 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Taye Atskeselassie on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The discussion focused on key areas for enhancing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, trade, economy, science, technology and humanitarian ties.
Moscow and Addis Ababa reiterated their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and close coordination of approaches within the #UN and #BRICS, including in the context of the Russia’s BRICS presidency.
The two Ministers held a confidential discussion on engagement at the UN and other international organisations. Detailed discussions were held on conflicts in Africa, with a specific emphasis on the situation in the Horn of Africa.
#RussiaEthiopia
The discussion focused on key areas for enhancing mutually beneficial bilateral cooperation, trade, economy, science, technology and humanitarian ties.
Moscow and Addis Ababa reiterated their commitment to strengthening political dialogue and close coordination of approaches within the #UN and #BRICS, including in the context of the Russia’s BRICS presidency.
The two Ministers held a confidential discussion on engagement at the UN and other international organisations. Detailed discussions were held on conflicts in Africa, with a specific emphasis on the situation in the Horn of Africa.
#RussiaEthiopia
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🇷🇺🇹🇭 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Maris Sangiampongsa on the sidelines of the meeting of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers in Nizhny Novgorod.
During the conversation, prospects for the development of Russian-Thai cooperation in priority areas were discussed, including promoting political dialogue, further building up trade and economic ties and cultural exchanges, as well as issues of combining efforts on international platforms.
Current issues on the regional agenda were discussed.
#RussiaThailand
During the conversation, prospects for the development of Russian-Thai cooperation in priority areas were discussed, including promoting political dialogue, further building up trade and economic ties and cultural exchanges, as well as issues of combining efforts on international platforms.
Current issues on the regional agenda were discussed.
#RussiaThailand
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🇷🇺🇻🇪 On June 11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Yvan Gil on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
During the meeting, the foreign ministers noted that Russia and Venezuela share similar perspectives on global and regional matters. They reiterated their dedication to building a genuinely multipolar world and advocating for strict adherence to international law, while renouncing unilateral coercive measures. They conducted a comprehensive synchronisation of their foreign policy approaches to enhance coordination, notably within the framework of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
The Russian side welcomed Venezuela’s interest in joining BRICS.
🤝 The Ministers highlighted the advancing bilateral relations, in line with their strategic partnership, emphasising the importance of enhancing political dialogue and broadening ties in trade, investment, science, technology, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Russia reiterated its ongoing support for the efforts of Nicolas Maduro’s Government to stabilise the internal situation, particularly with regard to the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for July this year.
#RussiaVenezuela
During the meeting, the foreign ministers noted that Russia and Venezuela share similar perspectives on global and regional matters. They reiterated their dedication to building a genuinely multipolar world and advocating for strict adherence to international law, while renouncing unilateral coercive measures. They conducted a comprehensive synchronisation of their foreign policy approaches to enhance coordination, notably within the framework of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter.
The Russian side welcomed Venezuela’s interest in joining BRICS.
🤝 The Ministers highlighted the advancing bilateral relations, in line with their strategic partnership, emphasising the importance of enhancing political dialogue and broadening ties in trade, investment, science, technology, as well as cultural and humanitarian exchanges.
Russia reiterated its ongoing support for the efforts of Nicolas Maduro’s Government to stabilise the internal situation, particularly with regard to the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for July this year.
#RussiaVenezuela
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🇷🇺🇪🇬 On June 10, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Shoukry on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
During their conversation, the Officials discussed various important aspects of the Middle East agenda, with a particular focus on the current escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They emphasised the urgent need to increase international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and provide sustainable humanitarian access to the area, ensuring necessary assistance to the population of the Palestinian enclave.
The Ministers also explored ways to further strengthen the traditionally friendly Russian-Egyptian relations, including efforts to maintain political dialogue and advancing trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.
#RussiaEgypt
During their conversation, the Officials discussed various important aspects of the Middle East agenda, with a particular focus on the current escalation in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. They emphasised the urgent need to increase international efforts to achieve a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and provide sustainable humanitarian access to the area, ensuring necessary assistance to the population of the Palestinian enclave.
The Ministers also explored ways to further strengthen the traditionally friendly Russian-Egyptian relations, including efforts to maintain political dialogue and advancing trade, economic, cultural and humanitarian ties.
#RussiaEgypt
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🇷🇺🇹🇷 On June 11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Türkiye Hakan Fidan on the sidelines of the #BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting in Nizhny Novgorod.
The Ministers exchanged views on the ongoing bilateral political dialogue and trade and economic cooperation. The Russian Side emphasised the importance of maintaining close interaction to address current issues, expand ties, and explore promising areas of cooperation further.
The meeting participants discussed various aspects of the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and South Caucasus, as well as developments on certain international platforms. Sergey Lavrov briefed his Turkish counterpart on the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship in BRICS. The Russian Federation’s key assessments of the situation concerning the Ukrainian conflict were also outlined.
#RussiaTürkiye
The Ministers exchanged views on the ongoing bilateral political dialogue and trade and economic cooperation. The Russian Side emphasised the importance of maintaining close interaction to address current issues, expand ties, and explore promising areas of cooperation further.
The meeting participants discussed various aspects of the international agenda, including the situation in the Middle East and South Caucasus, as well as developments on certain international platforms. Sergey Lavrov briefed his Turkish counterpart on the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship in BRICS. The Russian Federation’s key assessments of the situation concerning the Ukrainian conflict were also outlined.
#RussiaTürkiye