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THINGS RUSSIA’S ATTEMPTED MUTINY REVEALED

On 23-25 June, Russia saw an attempted armed mutiny orchestrated by Y. Prigozhin, head of the Wagner Group (private military company).

On the so-called ‘March of Justice’ headed to Moscow, a number of warriors that had been bravely defending Russia’s interests on the battlefields, misguided by certain individuals’ political ambitions, turned their arms against their comrades. With mediatory assistance from Belorussian President A.Lukashenko the bloodshed was avoided, tensions released peacefully.

Official statements clarifying the actual situation have been published on June 24 and 26, 2023. Western mainstream media have outdone themselves propagating sweet lies how Russia’s proven to be the colossus on clay feet.

☝️ Yet, before turning over this page, we suggest our view on what the attempted mutiny really revealed.

1️⃣ Unity of the Russian people. Contrary to what a majority of Western outlets reported, in reality civil society, religious denominations, the executive and legislative branches of power at all levels, political parties, explicitly expressed their support for the constitutional order.

All as one, resolutely rejected the opposition and demonstrated strong support for democracy and peace. We believe, only a mature society can effectively discard everything that weakens it, any strife that external enemies can use to subvert it from within.

2️⃣ Lessons learned. Every country’s history has moments that are painful to think about no matter how much time passes. Moments when it seemed that the Fatherland was lost, hopelessly and for good. For most Russians, these are the Mongol yoke (13th-15th centuries), the Time of Troubles (1598-1613), the Civil War (1917-1922), the collapse of the USSR (1991). Yet again and again, Russia managed to overcome these fatal strokes with dignity. We have learnt the bitter lesson that internal clashes bring benefits only to external rivals.

3️⃣ Popular trust in the President of Russia and support of Russia’s struggle for its sovereignty against the collective West. Fighters of the Wagner Group were met without hostility by the local population, because, as Vladimir Putin put it, people in Russia had always treated the warriors of the Wagner Group with great respect, due to courage and heroism they showed on the battlefields. Many Russians thankfully greeted their warriors returning from the very front with water and food. Yet, when it became evident that the ‘March of Justice’ was in essence an attempted armed mutiny, the overwhelming majority of Russian citizens spoke against it and supported President Putin who called the Prigozhin’s move ‘stab in the back’ of the Russian army.

4️⃣ There are other views on how things should go in Ukraine, and their advocates are rather influential. No, we’re not speaking about Alexey Navalny, Garri Kasparov and the likes (as our Western counterparts would prefer), we mean a rather different opposition which demands more decisive steps in armed struggle against NATO in Ukraine.

A clear message to the collective West – President Putin is indeed a reserved, reasonable and balanced leader. If the above-mentioned opposition forces prevailed in Russia, the West would face far bigger problems than it currently does.

5️⃣ Who is who. Unfortunately, it is usually in troubles that the true nature of relations is revealed. We have received a lot of words of support from our friends abroad. The Embassy’s mailbox is full of letters from concerned South Africans. We truly value these sincere words of encouragement. They are much more important than ‘Russia is collapsing’ wishful thinking routinely spread by the Western propaganda machine.

❗️No doubt, such shocks as Russia experienced that weekend are painful and we wish they did not happen at all but the way the country dealt with it, effectively and peacefully, is a true sign of strength and wisdom of our leadership and ordinary people.
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🌍 On the eve (almost) of the #RussiaAfrica summit, we reminisce on the memorable episodes of our cooperation with African nations. Today, we will go back to the early 1960s and honour the memory of the Soviet sappers that took part in demining the Algerian border.

#RussiaAlgeria 🇷🇺🇩🇿 #AfricaRemembers

👉 After long years of fighting the French colonial yoke, Algeria gained independence in 1962. Among the first problems faced by the Algerian government were the minefields left by the French colonial forces on the borders with Morocco and Tunisia. After the war, French troops did not remove these barriers and even refused to provide maps.

At first, the Algerians asked the leaders of several Western countries to help them demine the border but they set too high a price. The Soviet Union was the only state that was ready to help gratis. It sent the first officers of the engineering troops in the same year. Overall, more than 300 military experts from the USSR performed this risky job in Algeria from 1962 to 1965.

✍️ Colonel Andrey Pavlenko (Ret.) recalls: “Under the scorching African sun, the temperature inside our tanks reached +60C. Plus, there was a lot of dust and explosions of mines with fragments flying all around. But our sappers were relentless, braving bursts of fire and clouds of ash and smoke.”

Overall, Soviet sappers rendered harmless about 1.5 million mines and cleared 120,000 hectares of land. The Algerian leaders lauded their feat. Chairman of the Revolutionary Council of Algeria Houari Boumediene said about it: “We had an opportunity to see for ourselves the sincerity of cooperation when Soviet military experts displayed true heroism clearing Algerian land of mines.”

🎶 People in Russia have also commemorated this episode of our common history in songs, memoirs and poetry. The famous singer Mark Bernes intoned: “Our commander was wounded by an explosion. The thunder was deafening, the heat was stifling, and Algeria suddenly became a close and dear country.”
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❗️🇺🇸 US involvement in the conflict in Ukraine

The mass of publicly accessible data and information available to Russia suggests that the US has deliberately sought to unleash a proxy war and is siding with one party in the conflict with a view to achieving its central goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia.

In this “division of labour”, the neo-Nazi regime in Kiev regularly provides cannon fodder in exchange for:

👉 unprecedented financial injections, some of which goes to line the pockets of Vladimir Zelensky and his entourage,
👉 supplies of arms and equipment, including high-tech combat hardware,
👉 supplies of full range of intelligence information by the Pentagon and NATO structures,
👉 direct commanding of operations by the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

▪️ In general, since February 24, 2022, the Biden administration has provided Kiev with more than $40 billion in military tecnical assistance, US instructors have trained 13,600 Ukrainian servicemen.

▪️Washington and its allies widely use space and aerial reconnaissance assets to provide the Ukrainian Armed Forces with information about the Russian Armed Forces. The orbital constellation includes about 450 satellites.

▪️ In addition to space systems, reconnaissance aircraft and UAVs, which perform daily flights from air bases in Great Britain, Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania and Türkiye, are widely used to monitor the situation.

▪️ At present, there are three American private military companies in the theatre of hostilities: the Mozart Group, the Sons of Liberty and Academi.

▪️ According to leaks in the media, the US Special Operations Command supervises the work of the centres of information and psychological operations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

▪️In turn, the Pentagon’s Cyber Command and the National Security Agency are planning and coordinating cyberattacks under the Ukrainian flag at Russia’s critical information infrastructure.

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🔋 Russia to continue assisting African countries in constructing power plants, including nuclear ones

Russian President Vladimir Putin said this at the International Parliamentary Conference “Russia-Africa in a Multipolar World” in March.

📊 Currently, the universal access to electricity in Africa remains uneven. In cities, over 70% of the population has access to electricity. In rural areas, this figure is less than 20%.

What kind of government policies are in place in African countries to promote sustainable energy development? How do the activities of Russian companies fit into this context? What challenges are there on the way?

🗓 These and other topics will be discussed by participants at Russia–Africa: Prospects for Energy Cooperation session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit.

📌 Find more information on the business program on the official website.

@RoscongressDirect

#RussiaAfrica2023
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the Ceremonial Start of the #SilkWay International Rally (Kazan, July 6, 2023)

💬 I cannot thank you enough for this opportunity to attend this fantastic event. We have gathered here today to see off these courageous people – men and women – who will participate in this race along the oldest road that tied together our entire vast continent, Eurasia, linking regions, people and destinies, traditions, cultures, languages, and religions.

The fact that today Kazan is hosting the thirteenth edition of this rally shows how important it is for our neighbours and everyone who lives on this vast continent, to feel involved in a common cause and destiny. It is especially gratifying to be connected through sports, which must be outside politics, no matter how hard major sports officials try to politicise it, and which brings people together through a natural feeling of fair competition.

I wish every participant the best of luck.Winning is the only way!
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BRICS expansion may be included in Russia–Africa Summit agenda — Russian MFA

💬 “A number of African countries have expressed their intention to become members of BRICS, and some have already submitted official applications,” Ambassador at Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Oleg Ozerov reported.

Given that the BRICS summit is planned for August, this topic may also be addressed at the Russia–Africa Summit, he added.

🤝 Later, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov met with Ambassador of South Africa to Russia Mzwakhele Jeff Maqetuka. The parties confirmed that Moscow and Pretoria are aimed at deepening coordination within the United Nations, BRICS, and the G20.

@RoscongressDirect

#RussiaAfrica2023
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🗓 On July 7, 1879, Russia and Bulgaria established diplomatic relations. For a long time, cooperation between our countries developed steadily, and common pages of history, cultural and spiritual roots still bind our nations.

Russia played a key role in liberating the people of Bulgaria, did everything possible to help Bulgaria gain independence and always provided selfless assistance in difficult times.

⚔️ About 100,000 Russian soldiers perished during the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-1878 (15,500 killed in action, 81,000 succumbed to disease). Russia incurred these casualties while fighting for the freedom of the Balkan nations, including the Bulgarians. Thanks to Russia, Bulgaria was able to obtain autonomous status on March 3, 1878.

In 1908, Bulgaria declared independence from the Ottoman Empire, and Russia was one of the first countries to support the newly independent state. It waived the indemnity the Ottoman Empire owed to Russia under the 1879 treaty and in return, Türkiye recognised the independence of Bulgaria.

During the Great Patriotic War, Bulgaria remained an ally of Nazi Germany for a long time. However, the Red Army did not engage the Bulgarian army in battle after entering the country in September 1944. The Soviet Union supported an anti-Nazi uprising and after the change of government in Bulgaria, Soviet and Bulgarian soldiers fought together against the Nazis to liberate Yugoslavia, Hungary and Austria.

After World War II, the Soviet Union consistently upheld the interests of Bulgaria at the 1946 Paris Peace Conference. Later, Sofia remained one of Moscow’s closest allies in Europe.

Interaction between our countries has, at this point, been put on hold. The government of Bulgaria has committed several unfriendly acts with regard to Russia, and this negatively impacts all spheres of Russian-Bulgarian cooperation.

Those Bulgarians who truly hold the tradition of friendship between our peoples will never sympathise with this line.
Congratulations on #KiswahiliLanguageDay 7️⃣July

📍Kiswahili is spoken by more than 200 million people in Africa and Middle East

📍Kiswahili Language Day was proclaimed by 41st #UNESCO General Conference.

📍Proclamation & celebration of language days was supported by decision of 215th #UNESCO Executive Board.

👉 Russia🇷🇺 fully shares @UNESCO values on promotion of multilingualism and protection of language diversity and undertakes efforts to contribute to this important endeavor.
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#Opinion by Maria Zakharova

Deputy Minister of Defence of Ukraine Anna Malyar: “It has been 273 days since the first blow was struck on the Crimean Bridge to disrupt the Russians’ logistics.”

💬 This is a terrorist regime. Now, they have embarked on a plan for their ‘self-preservation,’ aiming to cause systematic damage to Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. The NATO summit should have focused their attention on this issue as the vast majority of the alliance member states will find themselves in the radiation exposure zone.

https://yangx.top/MariaVladimirovnaZakharova/5759
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🎙 Statement by Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation at the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing under agenda item "Non-proliferation (July 6, 2023)

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💬 Russia stood at the origins of the negotiations process that led up to the signing of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a unique achievement of multilateral diplomacy. We are very worried for the fate of this deal.

We regret that at this critical moment in terms of JCPOA’s future prospects, the British Presidency of the Security Council, instead of delivering on its duties objectively, abuses its powers in the interests of Great Britain’s own political agenda, which threatens to undermine the already fragile discussion around the JCPOA.

☝️ The Presidency violated the longstanding practice by inviting the delegation of Ukraine, which is not a party to the nuclear deal, to participate in this meeting. This was a politicized provocative step that was aimed to undermine a constructive discussion of resolution 2231 in the Council. This is another stain on London’s reputation as President of the Security Council.

Key talking points

• It is crucial for us to be mindful that almost 8 years ago the signing of the #JCPOA was a breakthrough of global diplomacy. Political will of states-parties to this process and their pragmatic efforts made it possible to ensure unprecedented transparency of nuclear activities in Iran and lift all questions that #IAEA had to Tehran.

• We must note that the new Facilitator followed in the footprints of the previous one and did not cite in their statement the well-known root cause of all problems with the implementation of the JCPOA, namely the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the deal back in 2018 and imposing of unilateral sanctions against Iran. In their statement, the Facilitator only made a call to the sides of the deal, which does not include Washington, to uphold the agreement.

• We are particularly concerned that in their escalation-oriented narrative, some Western states not only show no interest in negotiating to recover the JCPOA, but also take explicit attempts to blackmail Tehran and threaten to adopt anti-Iranian steps in the Security Council.

• We resolutely condemn the vicious practice of the extraterritorial application of unilateral sanctions, which is one of the clearest manifestations of the so-called rules-based order that has nothing to do with international law.

• Tehran is truly interested in reanimating the JCPOA. But our Western colleagues do not seem ready to embark on the same path. It would be a pity is a chance to revive the deal is wasted because of them.

• Russia is strongly convinced that there is no alternative to the #JCPOA. Swift recovery of the Plan is the only right way to meet both regional and global security interests.
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🎙 Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on attempts by the “collective West” to buy Soviet, Russian and Western weapons and ammunition in third countries for the Kiev regime

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💬 We have taken note of the growing number of reports leaked to the global media about a large-scale search by the United States and its North Atlantic allies throughout the world for Soviet, Russian and Western weapons and ammunition for Vladimir Zelensky’s regime.

We know well about the continuing, unprecedented pressure by the Western masters of Zelensky and his criminal “team” on the countries that purchased such weapons and ammunition for national defence. They are using the most disgusting methods of blackmail, up to and including threats of physical violence, seizure and withdrawal of these countries’ property and bank assets in the West, and enforcement measures against government officials’ immediate families and close relatives.

In short, they are using all possible and some impossible measures, like during the dark ages with the inquisition and the age of cruel colonial conquests. <...>

We continue to closely monitor the delivery of weapons, munitions and special vehicles to the criminal Kiev regime. We express gratitude to the countries that have the courage to stand up against the pressure of the collective West. We urge our allies, partners and likeminded countries to maintain their position of principle in this area and to resist the assurances and promises of compensation, dividends and all manner of concessions and incentives.

☝️ Information about such deliveries via shell or similar companies under the pretext of leasing or safekeeping, with the markings removed or falsified, or by means of any other trickery will ultimately leak out and will have an extremely negative effect on the prospects of bilateral relations with the Russian Federation.
🎤 InteRussia internship programme for journalists from Africa

🔟 journalists from Botswana, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, South Africa and Zimbabwe are participating in the internship organised by Rossotrudnichestvo, Russian media group Rossiya Segodnya and the Alexander Gorchakov Public Diplomacy Fund.

On 2-30 July, in Moscow and St. Petersburg, the participants will attend sessions and master classes at Rossiya Segodnya, meet prominent state and academic figures, and participate in the second #Russia-#Africa Summit.

#MediaTour #Russia #Africa
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🇷🇺🇿🇦 Zinziswa Mani, a journalist and news producer from South Africa, shares her impressions from the InteRussia internship programme and stay in Russia in the video.

💬 The participant tells how warmly she was received in Moscow and that she hopes to apply this gained experience in her future work.

#RussiaAfrica #MediaTour #InteRussia
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🇷🇺🇨🇳 Speaker / Chair of Russia's Federation Council Valentina Matvienko and President of China Xi Jinping meet in Beijing

📽 by @sovfedofficial

#RussiaChina 🤝
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🤝 Russia–Africa Summit to address risks, market conditions and opportunities of doing business in Africa

Africa demonstrates rapid growth and significant development potential. Russian companies are already implementing flagship projects in the African region.

📊 Still, from 2016 to 2022, Russia's share in the external trade of African states was just over 2%. The presence of African businesses in Russia should also be more prominent.

What can Russian businesses in Africa now offer? How can they mitigate risks while exploring new markets and building long-term relationships with African partners? What are the expectations of African countries? What new development programs and projects are being implemented in Africa?

🗓 Experts will try to answer these and other questions at the Doing Business in Africa: Risks, Market Conditions, Opportunities session of the Second Russia–Africa Summit.

📌 Find more information on the business program on the official website.

@RoscongressDirect

#RussiaAfrica2023
❗️Using NATO-supplied weapons, militants of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are systematically attacking residential areas of Donbass

▪️On June 28 and July 3 of this year, Ukrainian bombings killed two and wounded 10 civilians, including five children.
▪️On July 1, neo-Nazis attacked the city of Tokmak in the Zaporozhye Region with HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, killing two civilians.
▪️On July 3 of this year, the Armed Forces of Ukraine shelled the village of Troitskoye in the Kursk Region, destroying six houses.

Damage was done to 40 residential buildings, 12 schools, 13 kindergartens and 9 medical facilities.

Will anyone in the West learn about this from Western media reports?

☝️ It will never happen because this is a taboo subject. The Western media that regularly publishes footage from Bucha and the maternity home in Mariupol never makes a photo report on how the weapons of their regimes are used. There are no killed or wounded “on the other side”.
Read the 🇷🇺 MFA material on the extent of the US involvement in the conflict in Ukraine.

❗️The document provides a compilation of facts about Washington’s real involvement in the creation and escalation of the crisis in Ukraine:

🔺 Since February 24, 2022, the Biden administration has provided Kiev with more than $40 billion in military technical assistance.

🔺The US administration is in the process of reviewing Kiev's requests for delivery of F-16 tactical fighters, multi-purpose UAVs MQ-1C Grey Eagle and MQ-9A Reaper and also ATACMS operational and tactical missiles (range up to 300 km) that can hit targets located deep inside Russian territory.

🔺Since the beginning of the special military operation, US instructors have trained 13,600 Ukrainian servicemen.

🔺 In 2022, the US military supplies were sent every 9 to 10 days averaging about $630 million each. This year, shipments are made every 11 to 12 days, each averaging about $1.3 billion.

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