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🛑 #LIVE: Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov gives speech at the UNSC meeting on Ukraine
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202209221400-LIVE11963-UN-Security-Council-holds-high-level-debate-on-Ukraine
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
🔗 https://media.un.org/en/webtv
#UNGA77
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202209221400-LIVE11963-UN-Security-Council-holds-high-level-debate-on-Ukraine
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
🔗 https://media.un.org/en/webtv
#UNGA77
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📸 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov participates in the Plenary Session (Food and Energy Security) of the G20 Summit in Indonesia.
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🗓 On November 17, the Russian Academy of Arts celebrates the 265th anniversary of its foundation.
The Russian Academy of Arts was established in 1757 by the decision of the Senate on the initiative of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov & famous educator Ivan Shuvalov. Its establishment laid the foundations for the further development of Russian artistic culture & science.
🖼 Among its graduates were outstanding painters Karl Bryullov, Ilya Repin, & Vasily Surikov; sculptors Ivan Martos, Stepan Pimenov, & Ivan Prokofiev; architects Andrey Voronikhin, Nicholas Benois, Konstantin Ton, & Ivan Fomin.
🏛 Academy tutors & students took part in the designing & construction of well-known landmarks, such as the Kazan & St Isaac's cathedrals, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St Petersburg & the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
Today, the Academy is a unique organisation which implements the national interests in the development of artistic culture & aesthetic education.
💬 Sergey #Lavrov: The Academy, relying on the invaluable legacy of outstanding masters of the past, makes a significant contribution to preserving the inextricable link between times & generations, & strengthening international cultural cooperation (from Sergey Lavrov’s welcoming remarks to the organisers & participants of the ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 265th anniversary of foundation of the Russian Academy of Arts).
This year, the Academy has planned & held a number of events as part of its anniversary programme, with the key ones being the ceremonial meeting & the opening of an exhibition project from the collection of the Russian Academy of Arts Museum, which visitors can enjoy at the Museum & Exhibition Complex of the Russian Academy of Arts until January 29, 2023.
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The Russian Academy of Arts was established in 1757 by the decision of the Senate on the initiative of the Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov & famous educator Ivan Shuvalov. Its establishment laid the foundations for the further development of Russian artistic culture & science.
🖼 Among its graduates were outstanding painters Karl Bryullov, Ilya Repin, & Vasily Surikov; sculptors Ivan Martos, Stepan Pimenov, & Ivan Prokofiev; architects Andrey Voronikhin, Nicholas Benois, Konstantin Ton, & Ivan Fomin.
🏛 Academy tutors & students took part in the designing & construction of well-known landmarks, such as the Kazan & St Isaac's cathedrals, the Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood in St Petersburg & the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.
Today, the Academy is a unique organisation which implements the national interests in the development of artistic culture & aesthetic education.
💬 Sergey #Lavrov: The Academy, relying on the invaluable legacy of outstanding masters of the past, makes a significant contribution to preserving the inextricable link between times & generations, & strengthening international cultural cooperation (from Sergey Lavrov’s welcoming remarks to the organisers & participants of the ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 265th anniversary of foundation of the Russian Academy of Arts).
This year, the Academy has planned & held a number of events as part of its anniversary programme, with the key ones being the ceremonial meeting & the opening of an exhibition project from the collection of the Russian Academy of Arts Museum, which visitors can enjoy at the Museum & Exhibition Complex of the Russian Academy of Arts until January 29, 2023.
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🇷🇺 On December 12, 1993, the #Constitution of the Russian Federation was adopted by a nationwide referendum.
🛡 Constitutional norms received direct action status for the first time in the history of the country. This means that any person can defend his or her rights by citing constitutional norms, and judicial and other state agencies should, first of all, be guided by the norms of the fundamental law, while reviewing cases and addressing contentious issues.
💬 President of Russia Vladimir #Putin: The Constitution and its articles are the pinnacle of the Russian legal system and the foundation for its further development. All current Russian laws are built on this constitutional foundation.
💬 Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov: The amendments to the Constitution, which were approved by a nationwide referendum in 2020, are an invaluable asset during our work. They have a foreign policy dimension as they elevate the efforts to protect our country’s sovereignty.
🎉 On Constitution Day, the entire country organises various events honouring the fundamental law.
🛡 Constitutional norms received direct action status for the first time in the history of the country. This means that any person can defend his or her rights by citing constitutional norms, and judicial and other state agencies should, first of all, be guided by the norms of the fundamental law, while reviewing cases and addressing contentious issues.
💬 President of Russia Vladimir #Putin: The Constitution and its articles are the pinnacle of the Russian legal system and the foundation for its further development. All current Russian laws are built on this constitutional foundation.
💬 Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov: The amendments to the Constitution, which were approved by a nationwide referendum in 2020, are an invaluable asset during our work. They have a foreign policy dimension as they elevate the efforts to protect our country’s sovereignty.
🎉 On Constitution Day, the entire country organises various events honouring the fundamental law.
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Today marks the 8️⃣0️⃣th anniversary of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations – MGIMO!
Today #MGIMO = thousands of students, 14 faculties and institutes, 3 campuses in Moscow, the Moscow region and Tashkent. It is an indisputable symbol of education of the highest standard.
It was founded on October 14, 1944, during World War II, taking upon itself the mission to provide highly qualified diplomats and experts in international relations in the wake of the post-war development.
🌍 In 1946, MGIMO became the first university in the USSR to admit foreign students, establishing its international academic reputation.
🗓 In 1994, MGIMO received the status of a university.
On September 18, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 800, awarding the University the Order of Alexander Nevsky for "outstanding achievements in scientific and educational work and long-standing excellence in preparing highly qualified specialists in international relations, global economics, international law, and journalism."
The name of Saint Alexander Nevsky, the patron of Russian diplomacy, is closely linked with MGIMO: the university chapel bears his name, while in 2021, a monument to the Russian statesman of the 13th century was unveiled on its grounds. This year Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 800, awarding the University the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
👉 Today, MGIMO alumni hold top positions in Russia’s diplomatic service, including Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov.
#DYK? In 2010, MGIMO was listed in the Guinness World Records for offering the most foreign languages taught at a university—5️⃣3️⃣.
Today #MGIMO = thousands of students, 14 faculties and institutes, 3 campuses in Moscow, the Moscow region and Tashkent. It is an indisputable symbol of education of the highest standard.
It was founded on October 14, 1944, during World War II, taking upon itself the mission to provide highly qualified diplomats and experts in international relations in the wake of the post-war development.
🌍 In 1946, MGIMO became the first university in the USSR to admit foreign students, establishing its international academic reputation.
🗓 In 1994, MGIMO received the status of a university.
On September 18, 2024, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 800, awarding the University the Order of Alexander Nevsky for "outstanding achievements in scientific and educational work and long-standing excellence in preparing highly qualified specialists in international relations, global economics, international law, and journalism."
The name of Saint Alexander Nevsky, the patron of Russian diplomacy, is closely linked with MGIMO: the university chapel bears his name, while in 2021, a monument to the Russian statesman of the 13th century was unveiled on its grounds. This year Russian President Vladimir Putin signed Decree No. 800, awarding the University the Order of Alexander Nevsky.
👉 Today, MGIMO alumni hold top positions in Russia’s diplomatic service, including Foreign Minister Sergey #Lavrov.
#DYK? In 2010, MGIMO was listed in the Guinness World Records for offering the most foreign languages taught at a university—5️⃣3️⃣.
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#Outcomes2024
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a news conference on the outcomes of Russian diplomacy in 2024 (January 14, 2025)
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💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: We are living in a historical era or confrontation between those who uphold the fundamental principles of international law <...> which have been formulated, set out and put forth in the most important international document – the UN Charter – and those who are not satisfied with that document, who decided <...> that they could not live in accordance with the wishes of the “political West”, <...> those who oppose multipolarity.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has repeatedly explained the true root causes of the special military operation in Ukraine. We had to begin to repel an attack, a war waged against us by the collective West with the main goal of suppressing competition when Russia re-emerged as its strong rival on the international arena.
Their main goal was to weaken our country geopolitically, creating direct military threats to us right on our borders, on Russia’s native territories, <...> in an attempt to slash our strategic potential and devalue it as much as possible.
The second reason also has to do with the history of the region, only it was more about the people who have lived on that land for centuries. <...> These people were labelled ‘terrorists’ by the current Ukrainian regime, which came to power through a coup d'etat. And when they refused to accept it, that regime launched an all-out offensive against all things Russian. <...>
There has been a revival in efforts to oppose the Western diktat, with emerging economies and new centres of financial power in China, India, ASEAN, the Arab world, and CELAC. This group also includes a resurgent Russia together with its allies from the EAEU, the CIS, and CSTO. This also includes the SCO and #BRICS.
The United States does not want to have any competitors anywhere, starting with the energy sector. <...> The United States and its allies have placed sanctions policies at the core of what they do on the international stage, including regarding Russia. This demonstrates their refusal to engage in fair economic competition and their commitment to using unfair, aggressive practices for suppressing their opponents.
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#CollectiveWest
The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity, and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude towards the rest of the world. It is yet another brazen assertion that when we speak of “democracy,” it signifies merely one thing – “we do as we please.” <...> It is sheer hypocrisy, dictatorial behaviour, disrespect for the populace.
#UN
UN Security Council reform is needed. Not all countries that bear special responsibility in the global economy, finance, politics, and military affairs are represented in the UN Security Council. It has been pointed out repeatedly that countries such as India and Brazil have long earned permanent Security Council membership on all counts, as has Africa.
#RussiaChina
Russia-China partnership is among the key factors stabilising modern international life and the ongoing processes that are used, among other things, to escalate confrontation and hostility in international affairs, which is what our neighbours from NATO engage in under US guidance.
#USA #Ukraine
As soon as Donald Trump assumes the presidency and articulates his final stance on Ukrainian matters, we will examine it. <...> The increasing reference to the realities “on the ground” is a development likely to be welcomed.
#RussiaSerbia
Our relations with Serbia are grounded solely in the interests of the Serbian and Russian peoples, as well as our respective states. Our interests align on the vast majority of issues. These relations are rich with specific agreements and projects, including those in the energy sector, approved by our heads of state, governments, and companies.
🎙 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a news conference on the outcomes of Russian diplomacy in 2024 (January 14, 2025)
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💬 FM Sergey #Lavrov: We are living in a historical era or confrontation between those who uphold the fundamental principles of international law <...> which have been formulated, set out and put forth in the most important international document – the UN Charter – and those who are not satisfied with that document, who decided <...> that they could not live in accordance with the wishes of the “political West”, <...> those who oppose multipolarity.
President of Russia Vladimir Putin has repeatedly explained the true root causes of the special military operation in Ukraine. We had to begin to repel an attack, a war waged against us by the collective West with the main goal of suppressing competition when Russia re-emerged as its strong rival on the international arena.
Their main goal was to weaken our country geopolitically, creating direct military threats to us right on our borders, on Russia’s native territories, <...> in an attempt to slash our strategic potential and devalue it as much as possible.
The second reason also has to do with the history of the region, only it was more about the people who have lived on that land for centuries. <...> These people were labelled ‘terrorists’ by the current Ukrainian regime, which came to power through a coup d'etat. And when they refused to accept it, that regime launched an all-out offensive against all things Russian. <...>
There has been a revival in efforts to oppose the Western diktat, with emerging economies and new centres of financial power in China, India, ASEAN, the Arab world, and CELAC. This group also includes a resurgent Russia together with its allies from the EAEU, the CIS, and CSTO. This also includes the SCO and #BRICS.
The United States does not want to have any competitors anywhere, starting with the energy sector. <...> The United States and its allies have placed sanctions policies at the core of what they do on the international stage, including regarding Russia. This demonstrates their refusal to engage in fair economic competition and their commitment to using unfair, aggressive practices for suppressing their opponents.
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#CollectiveWest
The West is intoxicated by its perceived “greatness,” its impunity, and its self-endowed authority to dictate the destinies of peoples worldwide. This reflects arrogance and a disdainful attitude towards the rest of the world. It is yet another brazen assertion that when we speak of “democracy,” it signifies merely one thing – “we do as we please.” <...> It is sheer hypocrisy, dictatorial behaviour, disrespect for the populace.
#UN
UN Security Council reform is needed. Not all countries that bear special responsibility in the global economy, finance, politics, and military affairs are represented in the UN Security Council. It has been pointed out repeatedly that countries such as India and Brazil have long earned permanent Security Council membership on all counts, as has Africa.
#RussiaChina
Russia-China partnership is among the key factors stabilising modern international life and the ongoing processes that are used, among other things, to escalate confrontation and hostility in international affairs, which is what our neighbours from NATO engage in under US guidance.
#USA #Ukraine
As soon as Donald Trump assumes the presidency and articulates his final stance on Ukrainian matters, we will examine it. <...> The increasing reference to the realities “on the ground” is a development likely to be welcomed.
#RussiaSerbia
Our relations with Serbia are grounded solely in the interests of the Serbian and Russian peoples, as well as our respective states. Our interests align on the vast majority of issues. These relations are rich with specific agreements and projects, including those in the energy sector, approved by our heads of state, governments, and companies.