🔵 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of the Russian Federation, Permanent Representative of Russia to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich at the 29th meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
📍Lodz, 1 December 2022
Read the full statement in Russian language
🔹 Politically motivated decision of Poland to deny access for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to #OSCEMC2022 in Lodz is a serious blow to the prestige of the country tasked to lead the work in the OSCE in 2022. Such methods deserve condemnation
🔹 The West intentionally devalues tools of diplomacy, firmly embarks on the path of confrontation due to the blind preoccupation with the idea of its own superiority, faith in uniqueness and infallibility of the Western model of globalization
🔹 Logic for events in Ukraine portrayed as a root cause of #OSCE security crisis is untenable - contradictions have been accumulating for a long time, accompanied by West’s refusal to engage in dialogue based on mutual respect of interests
🔹 Taking advantage of its numerical superiority in the Organization, the West presented by EU and NATO tries to raid the OSCE & privatize the only remaining regional platform for dialogue
🔹 The “collective West” initially did not intend to build a European security architecture with reliance on #OSCE, tried to fully control it, while the waves of NATO expansion blurred the core meaning of OSCE as a comprehensive tool for building indivisible security
🔹 OSCE missed its historic chance to promote inclusive national dialogue in Ukraine, to prevent an uncontrolled militarization of its territory & the slide of its authorities towards the worst examples of Nazi practices
🔹 NATO continued its aggressive military absorbtion of Ukraine. More and more so-called Western instructors and military equipment arrived there, more often the country’ territory was involved in provocative NATO exercises
🔹 The launch of a special military operation was Russia's compelled response to the deliberate modeling by Kiev and its Western sponsors of security threats to Russians and Ukrainians on both sides of the Russian-Ukrainian border
🔹 Western countries should stop shaking #OSCE and trying to impose their narratives. Tolerance for alternative points of view is a sign of strength. Disagreements are always better to resolve at the negotiating table
🔹 Russia is open for cooperation when our interlocutors will be ready. There is no reasonable alternative to a renewed, more sustainable architecture in the Euro-Atlantic region based on the principle of indivisible security and respect of mutual interests
🔹 There are 57 participating States in OSCE. We are all different, but all are equal. Our strength lies in diversity & ability to find compromises based on respect of mutual interests. Hopefully we won’t lose this unique pan-European platform
📍Lodz, 1 December 2022
Read the full statement in Russian language
🔹 Politically motivated decision of Poland to deny access for Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to #OSCEMC2022 in Lodz is a serious blow to the prestige of the country tasked to lead the work in the OSCE in 2022. Such methods deserve condemnation
🔹 The West intentionally devalues tools of diplomacy, firmly embarks on the path of confrontation due to the blind preoccupation with the idea of its own superiority, faith in uniqueness and infallibility of the Western model of globalization
🔹 Logic for events in Ukraine portrayed as a root cause of #OSCE security crisis is untenable - contradictions have been accumulating for a long time, accompanied by West’s refusal to engage in dialogue based on mutual respect of interests
🔹 Taking advantage of its numerical superiority in the Organization, the West presented by EU and NATO tries to raid the OSCE & privatize the only remaining regional platform for dialogue
🔹 The “collective West” initially did not intend to build a European security architecture with reliance on #OSCE, tried to fully control it, while the waves of NATO expansion blurred the core meaning of OSCE as a comprehensive tool for building indivisible security
🔹 OSCE missed its historic chance to promote inclusive national dialogue in Ukraine, to prevent an uncontrolled militarization of its territory & the slide of its authorities towards the worst examples of Nazi practices
🔹 NATO continued its aggressive military absorbtion of Ukraine. More and more so-called Western instructors and military equipment arrived there, more often the country’ territory was involved in provocative NATO exercises
🔹 The launch of a special military operation was Russia's compelled response to the deliberate modeling by Kiev and its Western sponsors of security threats to Russians and Ukrainians on both sides of the Russian-Ukrainian border
🔹 Western countries should stop shaking #OSCE and trying to impose their narratives. Tolerance for alternative points of view is a sign of strength. Disagreements are always better to resolve at the negotiating table
🔹 Russia is open for cooperation when our interlocutors will be ready. There is no reasonable alternative to a renewed, more sustainable architecture in the Euro-Atlantic region based on the principle of indivisible security and respect of mutual interests
🔹 There are 57 participating States in OSCE. We are all different, but all are equal. Our strength lies in diversity & ability to find compromises based on respect of mutual interests. Hopefully we won’t lose this unique pan-European platform
🎙 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of the Russian Federation, Permanent Representative of Russia to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich at the closing session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council
📍 Lodz, 2 December 2022
Part 1
💬 Despite the current problems, we believe that #OSCE has a future. As a platform for equal and mutually respectful dialogue and cooperation, the Organization is still in demand. When the Russophobia passes, we will be ready to restore work together
🔸 Discriminatory attitude towards Russia and other states “to the East of Vienna” should be abandoned. There is no place for teaching and mentoring. We will revive the culture of mutually respectful professional dialogue
❗️ We believe we need to negotiate. This is an axiom of diplomacy. The #OSCE cannot be in an eternal "waiting mode" - as it is now. It can’t also justify its further existence by the task of “punishing and restraining” #Russia
#OSCEMC2022
📍 Lodz, 2 December 2022
Part 1
💬 Despite the current problems, we believe that #OSCE has a future. As a platform for equal and mutually respectful dialogue and cooperation, the Organization is still in demand. When the Russophobia passes, we will be ready to restore work together
🔸 Discriminatory attitude towards Russia and other states “to the East of Vienna” should be abandoned. There is no place for teaching and mentoring. We will revive the culture of mutually respectful professional dialogue
❗️ We believe we need to negotiate. This is an axiom of diplomacy. The #OSCE cannot be in an eternal "waiting mode" - as it is now. It can’t also justify its further existence by the task of “punishing and restraining” #Russia
#OSCEMC2022
🎙 Statement by the Head of the Delegation of the Russian Federation, Permanent Representative of Russia to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich at the closing session of the 29th OSCE Ministerial Council
📍 Lodz, 2 December 2022
Part 2
💬 Extremely disappointed with style and methods of work of the Polish Chairmanship-in-Office. We regret that Warsaw was unable to overcome internal complexes, rise above historical grievances in the interest of strengthening the collective foundations of work of #OSCE
🔸 The principles of consensus and non-interference in each other's internal affairs are in dire need of reaffirmation. A culture of compromise and the rejection of “double standards” must be written into #OSCE documents
🔸 It is necessary to preserve a single pan-European space "from Vancouver to Vladivostok", to prevent its fragmentation, separation of the western part of the continent from the eastern
#OSCEMC2022
📍 Lodz, 2 December 2022
Part 2
💬 Extremely disappointed with style and methods of work of the Polish Chairmanship-in-Office. We regret that Warsaw was unable to overcome internal complexes, rise above historical grievances in the interest of strengthening the collective foundations of work of #OSCE
🔸 The principles of consensus and non-interference in each other's internal affairs are in dire need of reaffirmation. A culture of compromise and the rejection of “double standards” must be written into #OSCE documents
🔸 It is necessary to preserve a single pan-European space "from Vancouver to Vladivostok", to prevent its fragmentation, separation of the western part of the continent from the eastern
#OSCEMC2022
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📺 Watch Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich’s Interview with RT News on the results of the #OSCE Ministerial Council in #Lodz (December 2, 2022)
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📺 Смотрите интервью Постпреда России при ОБСЕ А.К.Лукашевича телеканалу «Раша Тудей» по итогам министерского заседания ОБСЕ в Лодзи, 2 декабря 2022 года
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📺 Смотрите интервью Постпреда России при ОБСЕ А.К.Лукашевича телеканалу «Раша Тудей» по итогам министерского заседания ОБСЕ в Лодзи, 2 декабря 2022 года
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🇷🇺🇦🇿 On December 5, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan Jeyhun Bairamov.
The two Foreign Ministers had an in-depth discussion on the status of and the prospects for bilateral relations.
Priority attention was given to how to continue strengthening the political dialogue, developing cooperation in trade, the economy, culture and education, and to promoting inter-regional cooperation.
🤝 The two Ministers had an elaborate discussion on interaction at international and regional forums, including the #UN, the #OSCE and the #CIS. They noted the proximity or similarity of approaches by Moscow and Baku to most of the current issues on the global agenda.
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The two Foreign Ministers had an in-depth discussion on the status of and the prospects for bilateral relations.
Priority attention was given to how to continue strengthening the political dialogue, developing cooperation in trade, the economy, culture and education, and to promoting inter-regional cooperation.
🤝 The two Ministers had an elaborate discussion on interaction at international and regional forums, including the #UN, the #OSCE and the #CIS. They noted the proximity or similarity of approaches by Moscow and Baku to most of the current issues on the global agenda.
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#RussiaAzerbaijan
🎙 Read excerpts from the statement of Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich «On ongoing democratic reforms in Kazakhstan and the results of the Presidential election» (meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 December 2022)
👏 Congratulations to #Kazakhstan on excellent organization of Presidential elections. We note the positive assessments by the international community, including missions of CIS, CSTO PA, SCO, of their preparation and conduct
🇰🇿 The re-election of President K.-Zh.K.#Tokayev demonstrated that the program he put forward for the formation of a new Kazakhstan, aimed at the comprehensive transformation of the country, is supported by the overwhelming majority of the population
❗️ We agree with Kazakhstan's assessments of #ODIHR conclusions. They are biased, diverge with reality, and ignore the country’s progress in electoral sphere. Such an approach to the #OSCE participating States “East of Vienna” has become traditional for ODIHR
👏 Congratulations to #Kazakhstan on excellent organization of Presidential elections. We note the positive assessments by the international community, including missions of CIS, CSTO PA, SCO, of their preparation and conduct
🇰🇿 The re-election of President K.-Zh.K.#Tokayev demonstrated that the program he put forward for the formation of a new Kazakhstan, aimed at the comprehensive transformation of the country, is supported by the overwhelming majority of the population
❗️ We agree with Kazakhstan's assessments of #ODIHR conclusions. They are biased, diverge with reality, and ignore the country’s progress in electoral sphere. Such an approach to the #OSCE participating States “East of Vienna” has become traditional for ODIHR
🎙 Read excerpts from statement of Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE Alexander Volgarev «Russian Federation on the Report by the High Commissioner on National Minorities»(meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, 8 December 2022)
💬 Deeply disappointed with the biased assessments of the HCNM’s Office of the special military operation in Ukraine, support by this institution for the extrabudgetary activities of the Western countries in Ukraine under the guise of the #OSCE and bypassing the objections of Russia
❗️ At the same time, numerous discriminatory actions and statements calling for violence by Ukrainian officials remain without any reaction
Since 2014 Kiev’s regime proclaimed the fight against the Russian language as one of the goals of building a “new Ukraine”. The policy of Ukrainization of all areas of public life, assimilation of national minorities & ethnic groups for establishing an ethnocratic regime has been legalized there
💬 Deeply disappointed with the biased assessments of the HCNM’s Office of the special military operation in Ukraine, support by this institution for the extrabudgetary activities of the Western countries in Ukraine under the guise of the #OSCE and bypassing the objections of Russia
❗️ At the same time, numerous discriminatory actions and statements calling for violence by Ukrainian officials remain without any reaction
Since 2014 Kiev’s regime proclaimed the fight against the Russian language as one of the goals of building a “new Ukraine”. The policy of Ukrainization of all areas of public life, assimilation of national minorities & ethnic groups for establishing an ethnocratic regime has been legalized there
Russian Permanent Representative to the OSCE Alexander Lukashevich:
⚡️ This early Thursday morning, the city center of #Donetsk was hit by the most massive #UAF strike since 2014. 40 Grad MLRS missiles fell on the sleeping city. At least 5 people suffered, including a child
‼️ There are no military installations in this area. This is pure terror of the Kiev regime against the civilian population. Urgent response from #OSCE leadership required
⚡️ This early Thursday morning, the city center of #Donetsk was hit by the most massive #UAF strike since 2014. 40 Grad MLRS missiles fell on the sleeping city. At least 5 people suffered, including a child
‼️ There are no military installations in this area. This is pure terror of the Kiev regime against the civilian population. Urgent response from #OSCE leadership required
🔵 Read excerpts from the statement of Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE “On dangerous provocations by the Kiev regime with the support of the Western alliance of OSCE participating States and on the ongoing crimes by it against the civilian population” (meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, 15 December 2022)
🔹 This year in the #OSCE, the Polish Chairmanship-in-Office created around the Ukrainian problem an artificial stir with the overt use of double standards
🔹 The Russian special operation for the protection of civilians from years-long abuse by the Kiev regime was launched against the backdrop of a long-term inability of the OSCE to play a constructive role in the implementation of UNSCR 2202, which approved the Minsk "Package of Measures" of 12.02.2015
🔹 Today it is obvious that the Western countries actually used the Minsk agreements as a smokescreen for strengthening the military potential of the Kiev regime. Ex-Chancellor of Germany A.Merkel directly and publicly admitted this
🔹 This year in the #OSCE, the Polish Chairmanship-in-Office created around the Ukrainian problem an artificial stir with the overt use of double standards
🔹 The Russian special operation for the protection of civilians from years-long abuse by the Kiev regime was launched against the backdrop of a long-term inability of the OSCE to play a constructive role in the implementation of UNSCR 2202, which approved the Minsk "Package of Measures" of 12.02.2015
🔹 Today it is obvious that the Western countries actually used the Minsk agreements as a smokescreen for strengthening the military potential of the Kiev regime. Ex-Chancellor of Germany A.Merkel directly and publicly admitted this
🎙 Read excerpts from the statement of Representative of the Russian Federation to the OSCE “On dangerous provocations by the Kiev regime with the support of the Western alliance of OSCE participating States and on the ongoing crimes by it against the civilian population” (special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council, 22 Dec. 2022)
▪️The murder of D.Dugina in a terrorist attack by 🇺🇦 special services is just one of a series of brutal crimes by #Kievregime, which it apparently intends to continue
▪️Kiev is preparing plans for strikes against large cities in 🇷🇺, as is demonstrated by intentions of 🇺🇦 military leadership to include detailed maps of cities in central Russia, Belarus & part of Moldova (Transnistria) in «Krapiva» software package of Ukrainian Armed Forces
▪️ #OSCE must fully audit Kiev's actions that violate its commitments: on war crimes against civilians, suppression of dissent in 🇺🇦, deprivation of population of linguistic, cultural, religious rights & nurturing radical neo-Nazi movements
▪️The murder of D.Dugina in a terrorist attack by 🇺🇦 special services is just one of a series of brutal crimes by #Kievregime, which it apparently intends to continue
▪️Kiev is preparing plans for strikes against large cities in 🇷🇺, as is demonstrated by intentions of 🇺🇦 military leadership to include detailed maps of cities in central Russia, Belarus & part of Moldova (Transnistria) in «Krapiva» software package of Ukrainian Armed Forces
▪️ #OSCE must fully audit Kiev's actions that violate its commitments: on war crimes against civilians, suppression of dissent in 🇺🇦, deprivation of population of linguistic, cultural, religious rights & nurturing radical neo-Nazi movements