🇷🇺🇿🇦The Centre of Open Education started its work in Johannesburg
📚The Russian Biotechnologial University together with the Empire Partner Foundation, a non-profit tech organisation, launched the Centre of Open Education in Sandton, Johannesburg, to provide broader learning opportunities to South Africans that are eager to study the Russian language and culture.
The Centre, which offers free training, was officially opened last week by Mr Alexander Soldatov, interim Rector of the BioTech University, and Dr Nkosinathi Sishi, Director General of the South African Department of Higher Education and Training.
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, solidifying the partnership between the University and the Department.
📝 More information might be found via the link (RUS): https://edu.mgupp.ru/ur
📚The Russian Biotechnologial University together with the Empire Partner Foundation, a non-profit tech organisation, launched the Centre of Open Education in Sandton, Johannesburg, to provide broader learning opportunities to South Africans that are eager to study the Russian language and culture.
The Centre, which offers free training, was officially opened last week by Mr Alexander Soldatov, interim Rector of the BioTech University, and Dr Nkosinathi Sishi, Director General of the South African Department of Higher Education and Training.
On the sidelines of the opening ceremony a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed, solidifying the partnership between the University and the Department.
📝 More information might be found via the link (RUS): https://edu.mgupp.ru/ur
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🇷🇺🛬 FM Sergey Lavrov arrives in NYC to participate in the UNGA High Level Week meetings and events, including the General Debate.
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🗓 On September 15, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov took part in the roundtable discussion, The Ukrainian Crisis: Mediation and Humanitarian Initiatives.
While speaking at the event Foreign Minister mentioned the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime aimed at eliminating everything Russian as well as direct threats to Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin, and Russian citizens.
Following hateful speeches by Ukrainian officials once again prove the FM Sergey Lavrov's above mentioned thesis:
• 12 March 2022, Dmitriy Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs: "The elimination of the President of the Russian Federation would be sufficient to end the war in Ukraine."
• 22 August 2022, Pyotr Vrublevsky, Ukraine's Ambassador to Kazakhstan: "We are trying to kill as many of them [Russians] as possible. The more Russians we kill now, the less will remain for our children to kill. That's it."
• 7 December 2022, Aleksey Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council: "Russia needs to disappear from the world map as a military and political entity within its current boundaries."
• 18 May 2023, Mikhail Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President: "Yes, Ukraine hates you [Russians]. We will be chasing you. Always and everywhere. Ukraine will get to each of you, no matter how – legally or physically."
• 21 May 2023, Kirill Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence: "Those are people with a twisted mind who should be brought to fair justice. We believe, fair justice can only mean physical elimination."
• 15 June 2023, Mikhail Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President: "There is only one plan. It is the harshest advance with the killing of a maximum number of Russians."
👉 Read the full list of hate speech by Ukrainian officials and public figures
While speaking at the event Foreign Minister mentioned the terrorist nature of the Kiev regime aimed at eliminating everything Russian as well as direct threats to Russian leadership, including President Vladimir Putin, and Russian citizens.
Following hateful speeches by Ukrainian officials once again prove the FM Sergey Lavrov's above mentioned thesis:
• 12 March 2022, Dmitriy Kuleba, Minister of Foreign Affairs: "The elimination of the President of the Russian Federation would be sufficient to end the war in Ukraine."
• 22 August 2022, Pyotr Vrublevsky, Ukraine's Ambassador to Kazakhstan: "We are trying to kill as many of them [Russians] as possible. The more Russians we kill now, the less will remain for our children to kill. That's it."
• 7 December 2022, Aleksey Danilov, Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council: "Russia needs to disappear from the world map as a military and political entity within its current boundaries."
• 18 May 2023, Mikhail Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President: "Yes, Ukraine hates you [Russians]. We will be chasing you. Always and everywhere. Ukraine will get to each of you, no matter how – legally or physically."
• 21 May 2023, Kirill Budanov, Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence: "Those are people with a twisted mind who should be brought to fair justice. We believe, fair justice can only mean physical elimination."
• 15 June 2023, Mikhail Podolyak, Adviser to the Head of the Office of the President: "There is only one plan. It is the harshest advance with the killing of a maximum number of Russians."
👉 Read the full list of hate speech by Ukrainian officials and public figures
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❗️ On the “clarifications” provided by the European Commission regarding the earlier imposed ban on bringing Russian-made goods into the EU
👉 The “clarifications” provided by the European Commission regarding the earlier imposed ban on bringing goods from Russia into the EU are just another anti-Russia move.
The ban on direct air travel, the tightening of visa practices, and now these “clarifications” on sanctions, which are beyond the pale, are aimed at causing harm to ordinary Russians, essentially making it impossible for Russian citizens to enter the European Union.
Due to the high number of inquiries coming from Russian citizens and compatriots abroad, we once again emphasise the need to carefully assess all risks when planning trips abroad and staying in unfriendly countries. Pay close attention to notices provided by the Foreign Ministry and Russian foreign missions, and exercise increased vigilance and composure.
Keep in mind that when crossing a border, individuals voluntarily submit themselves to foreign jurisdiction, which implies an obligation to abide by the laws and regulations of the host country.
⚠️ The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Centre operates around the clock. Russian citizens who find themselves in difficult situations abroad can provide the necessary information by calling +7 (495) 695-45-45 or emailing [email protected].
It is also recommended to seek assistance from Russian-speaking lawyers who can provide practical help in challenging situations. Lists of lawyers are available on the ministry and consular department’s websites, the Crisis Management Centre, and foreign missions.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry and Russian foreign missions will closely monitor the situation in real time and determine further actions with regard to each specific country based on the analysis of the actions taken by its official representatives.
👉 The “clarifications” provided by the European Commission regarding the earlier imposed ban on bringing goods from Russia into the EU are just another anti-Russia move.
The ban on direct air travel, the tightening of visa practices, and now these “clarifications” on sanctions, which are beyond the pale, are aimed at causing harm to ordinary Russians, essentially making it impossible for Russian citizens to enter the European Union.
Due to the high number of inquiries coming from Russian citizens and compatriots abroad, we once again emphasise the need to carefully assess all risks when planning trips abroad and staying in unfriendly countries. Pay close attention to notices provided by the Foreign Ministry and Russian foreign missions, and exercise increased vigilance and composure.
Keep in mind that when crossing a border, individuals voluntarily submit themselves to foreign jurisdiction, which implies an obligation to abide by the laws and regulations of the host country.
⚠️ The Foreign Ministry’s Crisis Management Centre operates around the clock. Russian citizens who find themselves in difficult situations abroad can provide the necessary information by calling +7 (495) 695-45-45 or emailing [email protected].
It is also recommended to seek assistance from Russian-speaking lawyers who can provide practical help in challenging situations. Lists of lawyers are available on the ministry and consular department’s websites, the Crisis Management Centre, and foreign missions.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry and Russian foreign missions will closely monitor the situation in real time and determine further actions with regard to each specific country based on the analysis of the actions taken by its official representatives.
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 On September 18, Moscow hosted talks between Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi.
The Ministers spoke highly of the current state of Russian-Chinese relations which continue to develop dynamically despite the unstable and tense international political situation.
They discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda in the context of implementing agreements between the leaders of Russia and China, the issue of highest- and high-level contacts, as well as preparations for Russia’s participation in the Third High-Level Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, due to take place in Beijing this coming October.
They conducted an in-depth exchange of opinions regarding collaboration at the UN, including the UN Security Council reform.
They noted the importance of further deepening effective coordination within the SCO and BRICS in the context of these organisations’ growing prestige and expanding membership, as well as at the G20, ASEAN-centric associations, APEC and other international formats.
☝️ The ministers also discussed the current developments in Ukraine in detail and noted that attempts to resolve the crisis without taking Russia’s interests into account and without involving it in the peace process had no future.
Sergey Lavrov spoke about the main results of the official visit to Russia by Kim Jong-un, President of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
🤝 The Sides noted their similar positions regarding US actions on the international scene, including those with an anti-Russia and anti-China bias. Wang Yi informed Sergey Lavrov about the contents of his talks with the US President’s National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. The ministers discussed a number of other issues of mutual interest.
The talks took place in a trust-based and constructive atmosphere, a salient feature of the Russian-Chinese dialogue.
#RussiaChina
The Ministers spoke highly of the current state of Russian-Chinese relations which continue to develop dynamically despite the unstable and tense international political situation.
They discussed topical issues on the bilateral agenda in the context of implementing agreements between the leaders of Russia and China, the issue of highest- and high-level contacts, as well as preparations for Russia’s participation in the Third High-Level Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, due to take place in Beijing this coming October.
They conducted an in-depth exchange of opinions regarding collaboration at the UN, including the UN Security Council reform.
They noted the importance of further deepening effective coordination within the SCO and BRICS in the context of these organisations’ growing prestige and expanding membership, as well as at the G20, ASEAN-centric associations, APEC and other international formats.
☝️ The ministers also discussed the current developments in Ukraine in detail and noted that attempts to resolve the crisis without taking Russia’s interests into account and without involving it in the peace process had no future.
Sergey Lavrov spoke about the main results of the official visit to Russia by Kim Jong-un, President of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
🤝 The Sides noted their similar positions regarding US actions on the international scene, including those with an anti-Russia and anti-China bias. Wang Yi informed Sergey Lavrov about the contents of his talks with the US President’s National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan. The ministers discussed a number of other issues of mutual interest.
The talks took place in a trust-based and constructive atmosphere, a salient feature of the Russian-Chinese dialogue.
#RussiaChina
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⚖️ On September 18, oral hearings began at the International Court of Justice in The Hague as part of the preliminary stage of the Russian-Ukrainian dispute under the 1948 UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide.
At this point, Russia is challenging the Court’s jurisdiction to consider the claim filed by Kiev in late February 2022. By distorting the facts, Ukraine seeks a Court ruling asserting that it did not commit genocide in Donbass. According to Kiev's plan, this should allow them to argue that Russia acted unlawfully in using military force by initiating the special military operation and in recognising the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR).
Addressing the court, Russia's representative Gennady Kuzmin highlighted the absurdity of Kiev's claims; the Convention has no relevance to the legitimacy of recognising the DPR and the LPR. Likewise, it has no bearing on the conduct of the special military operation in accordance with the UN Charter, specifically Article 51 on the right to self-defence, and general international law.
☝️ By attempting to reference the Convention, which provides for dispute resolution through the International Court of Justice, the Ukrainian side is simply abusing its procedural right to appeal to the Court.
A detailed legal argument to back up Russia's position was presented by a multinational team of legal counsels.
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At this point, Russia is challenging the Court’s jurisdiction to consider the claim filed by Kiev in late February 2022. By distorting the facts, Ukraine seeks a Court ruling asserting that it did not commit genocide in Donbass. According to Kiev's plan, this should allow them to argue that Russia acted unlawfully in using military force by initiating the special military operation and in recognising the independence of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) and the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR).
Addressing the court, Russia's representative Gennady Kuzmin highlighted the absurdity of Kiev's claims; the Convention has no relevance to the legitimacy of recognising the DPR and the LPR. Likewise, it has no bearing on the conduct of the special military operation in accordance with the UN Charter, specifically Article 51 on the right to self-defence, and general international law.
☝️ By attempting to reference the Convention, which provides for dispute resolution through the International Court of Justice, the Ukrainian side is simply abusing its procedural right to appeal to the Court.
A detailed legal argument to back up Russia's position was presented by a multinational team of legal counsels.
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⚡️Russian Foreign Ministry statement on the situation in and around Nagorno-Karabakh
Considering the drastic escalation in the armed confrontation in Nagorno-Karabakh, we urge the parties to the conflict to immediately stop bloodshed, cease hostilities, and do all they can to avoid civilian casualties.
A move that had a dramatic impact on the prospects for Nagorno-Karabakh settlement was Yerevan’s recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of the territory of Azerbaijan at the summits in October 2022 and May 2023, held under the EU aegis. This changed the fundamental conditions under which the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed their Statement of November 9, 2020, as well as the status of the Russian Peacekeeping Contingent (RPC).
☝️ As of the moment of its deployment in the region, the RPC has performed in good faith its mission to maintain the ceasefire and support contacts between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Russian peacekeepers coordinated the effort to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground and facilitated the launch of a direct dialogue between Baku and Stepanakert. Even during these hours, the RPC is helping civilians, including by providing medical assistance. They are also evacuating local residents.
❗️The most important thing right now is to return without delay to implementing the package of trilateral agreements reached at the highest level in 2020-2022, which map out the steps needed to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem, stop the armed confrontation, and do whatever is possible to ensure the rights and safety of the population in Nagorno-Karabakh.
Considering the drastic escalation in the armed confrontation in Nagorno-Karabakh, we urge the parties to the conflict to immediately stop bloodshed, cease hostilities, and do all they can to avoid civilian casualties.
A move that had a dramatic impact on the prospects for Nagorno-Karabakh settlement was Yerevan’s recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh as part of the territory of Azerbaijan at the summits in October 2022 and May 2023, held under the EU aegis. This changed the fundamental conditions under which the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia signed their Statement of November 9, 2020, as well as the status of the Russian Peacekeeping Contingent (RPC).
☝️ As of the moment of its deployment in the region, the RPC has performed in good faith its mission to maintain the ceasefire and support contacts between Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Russian peacekeepers coordinated the effort to improve the humanitarian situation on the ground and facilitated the launch of a direct dialogue between Baku and Stepanakert. Even during these hours, the RPC is helping civilians, including by providing medical assistance. They are also evacuating local residents.
❗️The most important thing right now is to return without delay to implementing the package of trilateral agreements reached at the highest level in 2020-2022, which map out the steps needed to find a peaceful solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh problem, stop the armed confrontation, and do whatever is possible to ensure the rights and safety of the population in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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⚡️ We've been sharing Russia's comprehensive position at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
A refresher 👇
• Regarding situation around Ukraine
• Middle East settlement
• Africa
• Situation in Kosovo
• Situation in Yemen
• Iraq
• Libya
• Afghanistan
• Settlement in Colombia
• DPRK
• Myanmar
• Cyprus issue
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
***
• Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
• Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• START Treaty
• Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention
• Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation
• Development of important multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation arrangements
***
• Climate Change
• International anti-corruption cooperation
• Rights of the child
• International information security
• Combating maritime crime
• Drug problem
• Sport
• Fight against terrorism
• Law of the sea
#UNGA78
⚡️ We've been sharing Russia's comprehensive position at the 78th Session of the UN General Assembly
A refresher 👇
• Regarding situation around Ukraine
• Middle East settlement
• Africa
• Situation in Kosovo
• Situation in Yemen
• Iraq
• Libya
• Afghanistan
• Settlement in Colombia
• DPRK
• Myanmar
• Cyprus issue
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
***
• Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
• Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons
• START Treaty
• Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention
• Arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation
• Development of important multilateral arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation arrangements
***
• Climate Change
• International anti-corruption cooperation
• Rights of the child
• International information security
• Combating maritime crime
• Drug problem
• Sport
• Fight against terrorism
• Law of the sea
#UNGA78
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Vladimir Putin is meeting with Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the People's Republic of China and Director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, at the Constantine Palace
"I gladly accepted the invitation from the President of the People's Republic of China to visit China this October," Vladimir Putin said, in part.
"I gladly accepted the invitation from the President of the People's Republic of China to visit China this October," Vladimir Putin said, in part.
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⚡ An agreement on the total cessation of hostilities was achieved between the Azerbaijani side and representatives of Nagorno-Karabakh through the mediation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping force.
The implementation of these agreements will be carried out in coordination with the command of the Russian peacekeeping force.
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The implementation of these agreements will be carried out in coordination with the command of the Russian peacekeeping force.
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🇷🇺🇺🇳 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives at the UN Headquarters for the UNGA High Level Week events and UNSC meeting.
📹 Video by Maria Zakharova
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🎙 Russia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Maria Zabolotskaya gave interview to RT on the issue regarding the International Court of Justice hearings.
🔹 The Kiev regime is using the ICJ as a platform to propagate anti-Russian made-up narratives, including the Bucha hoax and even the recent missile attack on Konstantinovka, which has been debunked by the Western media as well.
🔹 The Kiev regime is using the ICJ as a platform to propagate anti-Russian made-up narratives, including the Bucha hoax and even the recent missile attack on Konstantinovka, which has been debunked by the Western media as well.
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🇧🇷🇷🇺🇮🇳🇨🇳🇿🇦 Media Statement following the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations on the margins of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (20 September 2023)
Key points:
📄 The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins of the #UNGA78 on 20 September 2023, chaired by the Russian Federation in its capacity as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2024.
• The Ministers exchanged views on major global and regional issues on the United Nations agenda in the political, security, economic, financial, and sustainable development spheres, as well as on intra-BRICS activities.
• The Ministers reiterated their commitment to strengthening multilateralism and upholding international law, including the Purposes and Principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations as its indispensable cornerstone, and the central role of the UN in an international system.
• The Ministers supported a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships.
• The Ministers underscored the importance of sustained efforts aimed at making the United Nations more effective and efficient in implementing its mandates.
• The Ministers were briefed on the preparations for Russia's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2024. Brazil, India, China and South Africa extended their full support to Russia for its BRICS Chairship in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening of multilateralism for the purposes of just global development and security” and the holding of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The Ministers also look forward to the Standalone Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations in Russia in 2024.
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Key points:
📄 The BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations held their annual meeting on the margins of the #UNGA78 on 20 September 2023, chaired by the Russian Federation in its capacity as the incoming BRICS Chair for 2024.
• The Ministers exchanged views on major global and regional issues on the United Nations agenda in the political, security, economic, financial, and sustainable development spheres, as well as on intra-BRICS activities.
• The Ministers reiterated their commitment to strengthening multilateralism and upholding international law, including the Purposes and Principles enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations as its indispensable cornerstone, and the central role of the UN in an international system.
• The Ministers supported a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council, with a view to making it more democratic, representative, effective and efficient, and to increase the representation of developing countries in the Council’s memberships.
• The Ministers underscored the importance of sustained efforts aimed at making the United Nations more effective and efficient in implementing its mandates.
• The Ministers were briefed on the preparations for Russia's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2024. Brazil, India, China and South Africa extended their full support to Russia for its BRICS Chairship in 2024 under the theme “Strengthening of multilateralism for the purposes of just global development and security” and the holding of the XVI BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The Ministers also look forward to the Standalone Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations in Russia in 2024.
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