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Trying (and fumbling) to explain the unexplainable - the presence of many French mercenaries in Ukrainian military - and testifying on the whole issue of mercenarism, French officials became completely confused, though Paris has a wealth of experience in this sphere. So, here's a recap of facts as regards mercenarism, the French legal system and real life practice. 👇
Mercenarism, specifically, the involvement of an individual in a military conflict on the side of a foreign state, of which one is not a national, in exchange for remuneration, is banned in France under Law No 2003-340 of April 14, 2003. Under Article 436-1 of the Criminal Code this crime is punishable by the imprisonment of up to 5 years and a fine of 75,000 euros. French legislation stipulates even tougher penalties for establishing and/or managing an organisation that recruits, hires, equips and trains mercenaries: a prison sentence of up to 7 years and a fine of 100,000 euros.
However, if we take a closer look at the above-mentioned Article 436-1, we will see that French legislators have provided some mitigating circumstances for “holidaymakers” or “volunteers.”
First, according to French legislation, those engaged in combat operations (even on paper only) are not considered mercenaries unless they receive remuneration that exceeds specific pay grades in the armed forces of the country on whose side they fight. Second, Ukrainians leaving France for Ukraine in order to take part in the conflict, including those discharged from the Foreign Legion, are not listed as mercenaries, even if they have French citizenship because this status does not apply to citizens of a country that is party to an armed conflict.
Additionally, military support functions are often delegated to “expendable” fly-by-night private military companies recruiting lower rank military personnel on the spot. This scheme is also actively used in Ukraine. Quite often, mercenaries from among former Foreign Legion service personnel, citizens of the relevant countries, act as instructors. The fact that numerous former legionaries are listed in specific HR databases makes it easier to set up and use “expendable” private military companies for accomplishing possible combat missions involving armed clashes.
Here are just a few petty cunning ploys used by France that since the colonial era has become adept at fomenting conflicts in various parts of the world.
Mercenarism, specifically, the involvement of an individual in a military conflict on the side of a foreign state, of which one is not a national, in exchange for remuneration, is banned in France under Law No 2003-340 of April 14, 2003. Under Article 436-1 of the Criminal Code this crime is punishable by the imprisonment of up to 5 years and a fine of 75,000 euros. French legislation stipulates even tougher penalties for establishing and/or managing an organisation that recruits, hires, equips and trains mercenaries: a prison sentence of up to 7 years and a fine of 100,000 euros.
However, if we take a closer look at the above-mentioned Article 436-1, we will see that French legislators have provided some mitigating circumstances for “holidaymakers” or “volunteers.”
First, according to French legislation, those engaged in combat operations (even on paper only) are not considered mercenaries unless they receive remuneration that exceeds specific pay grades in the armed forces of the country on whose side they fight. Second, Ukrainians leaving France for Ukraine in order to take part in the conflict, including those discharged from the Foreign Legion, are not listed as mercenaries, even if they have French citizenship because this status does not apply to citizens of a country that is party to an armed conflict.
Additionally, military support functions are often delegated to “expendable” fly-by-night private military companies recruiting lower rank military personnel on the spot. This scheme is also actively used in Ukraine. Quite often, mercenaries from among former Foreign Legion service personnel, citizens of the relevant countries, act as instructors. The fact that numerous former legionaries are listed in specific HR databases makes it easier to set up and use “expendable” private military companies for accomplishing possible combat missions involving armed clashes.
Here are just a few petty cunning ploys used by France that since the colonial era has become adept at fomenting conflicts in various parts of the world.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s comment on US and UK illegal actions in the Red Sea
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💬 The actions taken by the United States, United Kingdom and the so-called coalition in the Red Sea are a crude violation of international law.
Speaking at the January 12 session of the UN Security Council, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya described in detail what these violations were all about.
On January 22, the UN Security Council disseminated the official document of the Russian Federation with comments on the US and UK’s failed attempts to justify armed strikes at Yemen’s territory.
❗️ Under the UN Charter, the use of force on the territory of a sovereign state (Yemen in this case) may be recognised as legal only if it is done (in the exercise of this right of self-defence) in response to the armed aggression against a sovereign state or if the use of force was sanctioned by the UN Security Council.
There is no legal basis to support the US or UK’s declared right to self-defence in the Red Sea. The goals (protection against attacks on civilian vessels and the need to ensure freedom of navigation) <...> do not give them the right to self-defence within the definition of Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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☝️ There are no UN Security Council resolutions giving anyone a mandate to use force in connection with the events in the Red Sea.
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These US and UK actions violate Article 2 of the UN Charter, which obliges UN members to refrain from the use of force against the territorial inviolability of any state.
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The modern-day Anglo-Saxon nations have long developed a habit of violating the UN Charter and the fundamental standards of international law, including the principle of the non-use of force. This is their way of life.
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💬 The actions taken by the United States, United Kingdom and the so-called coalition in the Red Sea are a crude violation of international law.
Speaking at the January 12 session of the UN Security Council, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya described in detail what these violations were all about.
On January 22, the UN Security Council disseminated the official document of the Russian Federation with comments on the US and UK’s failed attempts to justify armed strikes at Yemen’s territory.
❗️ Under the UN Charter, the use of force on the territory of a sovereign state (Yemen in this case) may be recognised as legal only if it is done (in the exercise of this right of self-defence) in response to the armed aggression against a sovereign state or if the use of force was sanctioned by the UN Security Council.
There is no legal basis to support the US or UK’s declared right to self-defence in the Red Sea. The goals (protection against attacks on civilian vessels and the need to ensure freedom of navigation) <...> do not give them the right to self-defence within the definition of Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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☝️ There are no UN Security Council resolutions giving anyone a mandate to use force in connection with the events in the Red Sea.
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These US and UK actions violate Article 2 of the UN Charter, which obliges UN members to refrain from the use of force against the territorial inviolability of any state.
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The modern-day Anglo-Saxon nations have long developed a habit of violating the UN Charter and the fundamental standards of international law, including the principle of the non-use of force. This is their way of life.
🎙 🇷🇺Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a 🇺🇳UN Security Council meeting on 🇺🇦Ukraine
📌New York, January 22, 2024
☝️Key talking points:
💬 The vast majority of unbiased experts clearly see that the West's continuing support for the Kiev regime is the key factor that is preventing a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis. Support is provided despite its obvious agony and inability to fulfil the goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia that was dictated to it by its higher ups, or, as they started saying recently, of at least degrading my country.
• Despite the complete failure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, the Western patrons of the Kiev regime continue to push it, like maniacs, to continue this meaningless military confrontation.
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📌New York, January 22, 2024
☝️Key talking points:
💬 The vast majority of unbiased experts clearly see that the West's continuing support for the Kiev regime is the key factor that is preventing a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine crisis. Support is provided despite its obvious agony and inability to fulfil the goal of inflicting a “strategic defeat” on Russia that was dictated to it by its higher ups, or, as they started saying recently, of at least degrading my country.
• Despite the complete failure of the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield, the Western patrons of the Kiev regime continue to push it, like maniacs, to continue this meaningless military confrontation.
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🗓️On January 23, 🇷🇺Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a meeting with 🇺🇳UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres as part of his visit to New York to participate in the 🇺🇳UN Security Council meetings on 🇺🇦Ukrainian and Middle East issues.
They had a substantive discussion of various aspects of cooperation between 🇷🇺Russia and the 🇺🇳UN, as well as key issues on the international agenda.
Both Sides noted the importance of further strengthening the central coordinating role of the 🇺🇳United Nations in global politics with account of the full range of its member states’ opinions.
Sergey Lavrov also emphasised that it is imperative for all members of the 🇺🇳UN Secretariat to strictly observe the principles of impartiality and equidistance in full compliance with the 🇺🇳UN Charter.
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They had a substantive discussion of various aspects of cooperation between 🇷🇺Russia and the 🇺🇳UN, as well as key issues on the international agenda.
Both Sides noted the importance of further strengthening the central coordinating role of the 🇺🇳United Nations in global politics with account of the full range of its member states’ opinions.
Sergey Lavrov also emphasised that it is imperative for all members of the 🇺🇳UN Secretariat to strictly observe the principles of impartiality and equidistance in full compliance with the 🇺🇳UN Charter.
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🎙 FM Sergey Lavrov’s statement at the UN Security Council Ministerial Meeting on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question (New York, January 23, 2024)
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💬 Immediate measures must be taken to bring about a ceasefire and stop the suffering of people in Palestine not just for major political reasons but also in the name of universal human morality. Likewise, steps must be taken to prevent further destabilisation in the other parts of the Middle East.
The Security Council has been unable to formulate an appropriate response to this crucial challenge. As you know, the reason for this is the stance of the US, which is blocking all attempts and initiatives to halt the bloodshed in the occupied territories. <...> This obviously gives them carte blanche to continue with the collective punishment of the Palestinians.
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• Every new round of Washington’s arrogant one-sided policy in the Middle East and separate shuttle negotiations with regional players, accompanied by financial promises, leads to an increasingly bloody escalation.
• Nearly 30,000 civilians have been killed, including an enormous number of women and children. <...> It is a human tragedy that has no end.
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The following factors must be of paramount importance when we reach the stage of discussing the parameters of “the day after.”
First, the consolidated will of the Palestinian people themselves.
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The second key factor is the inviolability of the two-state formula for a Palestinian-Israeli settlement and the imperative of its early implementation.
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❗️ I would like to underscore a critical point. We have no right to allow the UN decisions to create a Palestinian state to be buried the same way as the 2015 Minsk Agreements, which were unanimously approved by the UN Security Council. France and Germany, which acted as guarantors, later admitted they never planned to implement them. Such criminal acts must not be allowed to happen again, this time against the Palestinian people.
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💬 Immediate measures must be taken to bring about a ceasefire and stop the suffering of people in Palestine not just for major political reasons but also in the name of universal human morality. Likewise, steps must be taken to prevent further destabilisation in the other parts of the Middle East.
The Security Council has been unable to formulate an appropriate response to this crucial challenge. As you know, the reason for this is the stance of the US, which is blocking all attempts and initiatives to halt the bloodshed in the occupied territories. <...> This obviously gives them carte blanche to continue with the collective punishment of the Palestinians.
<...>
• Every new round of Washington’s arrogant one-sided policy in the Middle East and separate shuttle negotiations with regional players, accompanied by financial promises, leads to an increasingly bloody escalation.
• Nearly 30,000 civilians have been killed, including an enormous number of women and children. <...> It is a human tragedy that has no end.
<...>
The following factors must be of paramount importance when we reach the stage of discussing the parameters of “the day after.”
First, the consolidated will of the Palestinian people themselves.
<...>
The second key factor is the inviolability of the two-state formula for a Palestinian-Israeli settlement and the imperative of its early implementation.
<...>
❗️ I would like to underscore a critical point. We have no right to allow the UN decisions to create a Palestinian state to be buried the same way as the 2015 Minsk Agreements, which were unanimously approved by the UN Security Council. France and Germany, which acted as guarantors, later admitted they never planned to implement them. Such criminal acts must not be allowed to happen again, this time against the Palestinian people.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Statement on the destruction of a Russian Il-76 military transport
💬 On the morning of January 24, the Kiev regime committed another terrorist act by downing a Russian Il-76 military transport plane near the village of Yablonovo in the Korochansky District, Belgorod Region. It was carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs for an agreed-upon exchange. All of them, as well as six crew members and three Russian officers on board the plane were killed.
❗️ The plane was hit by a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile system from the village of Liptsy in the Kharkov Region.
This is yet another atrocity committed by Zelensky’s criminal regime. Immediately after the plane went down, they made a misanthropic statement about the victory of the “valiant Armed Forces of Ukraine.” However, the office on Bankovaya Street changed its rhetoric as soon as it became known that the plane was carrying Ukrainian servicemen to an exchange site. They then began denying their involvement in the crash.
☝️ Kiev was well aware of the planned exchange. It also knew how the POWs were to be moved and by what route. The attack against the plane was a deliberate act. This terrorist act clearly demonstrates the Kiev regime’s inability to negotiate.
This is not the first cruel murder of Ukrainian POWs by the Zelensky junta. On July 29, 2022, the Banderites fired a missile at the penal colony in Yelenovka (DPR) where militants from the Azov battalion had been held captive. Over 50 people were killed and more than 70 wounded.
‼️ We resolutely condemn the Kiev regime’s terrorist act in the Belgorod Region. All those involved, including the organisers and executors from the Ukrainian military and civilian officials will be identified and held responsibly under Russian law.
This action shows once again the criminal nature of the neo-Nazi dictatorship in Kiev. Its leaders are indifferent to human life. They treat people as “expendable material” and kill them on orders from their Western bosses with Western-supplied arms.
It is perfectly obvious that the Zelensky criminal regime, nurtured by the US and its NATO satellites, poses a substantial threat not only to Russia but also to Ukraine, its ordinary citizens and the rest of the world. Being in agony, this regime can commit the most heinous atrocities.
👉 We believe international organisations, national governments and the world public must denounce this terrorist act and other crimes committed by the Kiev regime. Silence can only mean support for the regime’s barbarous nature and terrorist actions.
💬 On the morning of January 24, the Kiev regime committed another terrorist act by downing a Russian Il-76 military transport plane near the village of Yablonovo in the Korochansky District, Belgorod Region. It was carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs for an agreed-upon exchange. All of them, as well as six crew members and three Russian officers on board the plane were killed.
❗️ The plane was hit by a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile system from the village of Liptsy in the Kharkov Region.
This is yet another atrocity committed by Zelensky’s criminal regime. Immediately after the plane went down, they made a misanthropic statement about the victory of the “valiant Armed Forces of Ukraine.” However, the office on Bankovaya Street changed its rhetoric as soon as it became known that the plane was carrying Ukrainian servicemen to an exchange site. They then began denying their involvement in the crash.
☝️ Kiev was well aware of the planned exchange. It also knew how the POWs were to be moved and by what route. The attack against the plane was a deliberate act. This terrorist act clearly demonstrates the Kiev regime’s inability to negotiate.
This is not the first cruel murder of Ukrainian POWs by the Zelensky junta. On July 29, 2022, the Banderites fired a missile at the penal colony in Yelenovka (DPR) where militants from the Azov battalion had been held captive. Over 50 people were killed and more than 70 wounded.
‼️ We resolutely condemn the Kiev regime’s terrorist act in the Belgorod Region. All those involved, including the organisers and executors from the Ukrainian military and civilian officials will be identified and held responsibly under Russian law.
This action shows once again the criminal nature of the neo-Nazi dictatorship in Kiev. Its leaders are indifferent to human life. They treat people as “expendable material” and kill them on orders from their Western bosses with Western-supplied arms.
It is perfectly obvious that the Zelensky criminal regime, nurtured by the US and its NATO satellites, poses a substantial threat not only to Russia but also to Ukraine, its ordinary citizens and the rest of the world. Being in agony, this regime can commit the most heinous atrocities.
👉 We believe international organisations, national governments and the world public must denounce this terrorist act and other crimes committed by the Kiev regime. Silence can only mean support for the regime’s barbarous nature and terrorist actions.
🗓️On Jan.24, 🇷🇺Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with the permanent representatives of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) nations at the 🇺🇳UN.
They exchanged views on the unprecedented escalation of the 🇵🇸Palestinian-🇮🇱Israeli conflict. Sergey Lavrov told the OIC delegates about the main results of his participation in the recent 🇺🇳UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East & described in detail 🇷🇺Russia’s view of the current turbulent problems in the region.
The meeting confirmed the similarities of the positions held by 🇷🇺Russia and the Muslim world on the problems in the Middle East, including the conflict in the 🇵🇸Gaza Strip. The participants emphasised the need to immediately declare a ceasefire between 🇮🇱Israel and the 🇵🇸Palestinians and settle the issue through political and diplomatic channels in accordance with 🇺🇳UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, and also the Arab Peace Initiative and the Madrid Principles, including the two-state formula.
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They exchanged views on the unprecedented escalation of the 🇵🇸Palestinian-🇮🇱Israeli conflict. Sergey Lavrov told the OIC delegates about the main results of his participation in the recent 🇺🇳UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East & described in detail 🇷🇺Russia’s view of the current turbulent problems in the region.
The meeting confirmed the similarities of the positions held by 🇷🇺Russia and the Muslim world on the problems in the Middle East, including the conflict in the 🇵🇸Gaza Strip. The participants emphasised the need to immediately declare a ceasefire between 🇮🇱Israel and the 🇵🇸Palestinians and settle the issue through political and diplomatic channels in accordance with 🇺🇳UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, and also the Arab Peace Initiative and the Madrid Principles, including the two-state formula.
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🇷🇺🇮🇷🇹🇷 Joint Statement by Representatives of Iran, Russia and Türkiye on Outcomes of the 21st International Meeting on Syria in the Astana Format (24-25 January 2024)
📃 The representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Türkiye as guarantor countries of the Astana Format:
• Examined the latest international and regional developments and emphasized the leading role of the Astana Process in promoting the lasting settlement of the Syrian crisis.
☝️ Acknowledged the negative impact of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic.
• Reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.
🇸🇾🇹🇷 Emphasized the importance of continuation of efforts for the restoration of relations between Türkiye and Syria.
• Expressed their determination to continue working together to combat terrorism in all its forms
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❗️ Condemned all Israeli military attacks in Syria.
• Expressed their conviction that there could be no military solution in Syria and reaffirmed their commitment to advance a viable and lasting Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, UN-facilitated political process.
• Emphasized the importance of continuing and increasing humanitarian assistance to Syria in line with international law and UN General Assembly Resolution 46/182.
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🤝 Welcomed the participation of the delegations of Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon as observers of the Astana Format as well as representatives of the UN and the ICRC.
🇷🇺 Noted the agreement to hold the next Summit in the Russian Federation as enshrined in the Joint Statement of the Tripartite Summit of 19 July 2022.
• Agreed to convene the 22nd International Meeting on Syria in the second half of 2024 in Astana.
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📃 The representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Türkiye as guarantor countries of the Astana Format:
• Examined the latest international and regional developments and emphasized the leading role of the Astana Process in promoting the lasting settlement of the Syrian crisis.
☝️ Acknowledged the negative impact of the escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict on the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic.
• Reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to the sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity of the Syrian Arab Republic.
🇸🇾🇹🇷 Emphasized the importance of continuation of efforts for the restoration of relations between Türkiye and Syria.
• Expressed their determination to continue working together to combat terrorism in all its forms
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❗️ Condemned all Israeli military attacks in Syria.
• Expressed their conviction that there could be no military solution in Syria and reaffirmed their commitment to advance a viable and lasting Syrian-led and Syrian-owned, UN-facilitated political process.
• Emphasized the importance of continuing and increasing humanitarian assistance to Syria in line with international law and UN General Assembly Resolution 46/182.
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🤝 Welcomed the participation of the delegations of Jordan, Iraq and Lebanon as observers of the Astana Format as well as representatives of the UN and the ICRC.
🇷🇺 Noted the agreement to hold the next Summit in the Russian Federation as enshrined in the Joint Statement of the Tripartite Summit of 19 July 2022.
• Agreed to convene the 22nd International Meeting on Syria in the second half of 2024 in Astana.
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🔷#Russia has become a chair of the #CIS from January 1, 2024.
At the end of 2023 🇷🇺Russian city Saint-Petersburg hosted an informal meeting of the leaders of the CIS member countries. The meeting was attended by President Vladymir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation in the framework of the CIS.
🇷🇺Russia’s trade with CIS countries over the past ten months of 2023 has increased by 2 % compared to the same period of the last year and achieved US$83.7 billion.
#RussiaCIS
At the end of 2023 🇷🇺Russian city Saint-Petersburg hosted an informal meeting of the leaders of the CIS member countries. The meeting was attended by President Vladymir Putin, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov, President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov, and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev. The parties discussed the current state and prospects of further expansion of cooperation in the framework of the CIS.
🇷🇺Russia’s trade with CIS countries over the past ten months of 2023 has increased by 2 % compared to the same period of the last year and achieved US$83.7 billion.
#RussiaCIS
🗓 On January 24, the 🇷🇺delegation of the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation took part in the 14th 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳ASEAN-🇷🇺Russia Tourism Consultation Meeting in 🇱🇦Vientiane, Lao PDR .
🔹️Participants outlined priority areas for the further development of ASEAN-🇷🇺Russia tourism cooperation and discussed activities under the relevant ASEAN-🇷🇺Russia Work Plan 2022-2024.
🔹️The delegates supported a number of joint projects on tourism initiated by 🇷🇺Russia, 🇸🇬Singapore and 🇧🇳Brunei Darussalam.
🔹️The 🇷🇺Russian initiative aimed at expanding business contacts between 🇷🇺Russia and 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳ASEAN tourism enterprises through 🇷🇺Russian language training and experience exchange is to be implemented soon.
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🔹️Participants outlined priority areas for the further development of ASEAN-🇷🇺Russia tourism cooperation and discussed activities under the relevant ASEAN-🇷🇺Russia Work Plan 2022-2024.
🔹️The delegates supported a number of joint projects on tourism initiated by 🇷🇺Russia, 🇸🇬Singapore and 🇧🇳Brunei Darussalam.
🔹️The 🇷🇺Russian initiative aimed at expanding business contacts between 🇷🇺Russia and 🇧🇳🇰🇭🇮🇩🇱🇦🇲🇾🇲🇲🇵🇭🇸🇬🇹🇭🇻🇳ASEAN tourism enterprises through 🇷🇺Russian language training and experience exchange is to be implemented soon.
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🗓️ In June 2024, the 4th Let's Travel! 🇷🇺Russian Tourism Forum will be held in Moscow!
The Forum is the largest business event of the tourism industry in 🇷🇺Russia!
In 2023, the Let's Travel Russian Tourism Forum confirmed its status as a major international event with more than 50,000 guests, including delegations from 11 countries and 70 regions of 🇷🇺Russia.
The Forum will provide participants with a number of unique advantages, including the opportunity to broaden 🇷🇺Russian traveler's understanding of the partner's tourism potential as well as cultural and gastronomic traditions, organize presentations of national tourist routes and establish business contacts with 🇷🇺Russian regions representatives, business circles and governmental organizations.
#LET'STRAVEL!
The Forum is the largest business event of the tourism industry in 🇷🇺Russia!
In 2023, the Let's Travel Russian Tourism Forum confirmed its status as a major international event with more than 50,000 guests, including delegations from 11 countries and 70 regions of 🇷🇺Russia.
The Forum will provide participants with a number of unique advantages, including the opportunity to broaden 🇷🇺Russian traveler's understanding of the partner's tourism potential as well as cultural and gastronomic traditions, organize presentations of national tourist routes and establish business contacts with 🇷🇺Russian regions representatives, business circles and governmental organizations.
#LET'STRAVEL!
🇷🇺ВНИМАНИЮ ГРАЖДАН РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ!
В соответствии с Федеральным законом "О выборах Президента Российской Федерации" и Постановлением Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации от 7 декбря 2023 года №678-СФ "О назначении выборов Президента Российской Федерации" для проведения президентских выборов 17 марта 2024 года при 🇷🇺Посольстве Российской Федерации в Республике Филиппины образован избирательный участок №8402, охватывающий граждан Российской Федерации, находящихся в пределах консульского округа Посольства.
Избирательный участок №8402 расположен по адресу: 105 Rada St., Makati City, Metro Manila.
В соответствии с Федеральным законом "О выборах Президента Российской Федерации" и Постановлением Совета Федерации Федерального Собрания Российской Федерации от 7 декбря 2023 года №678-СФ "О назначении выборов Президента Российской Федерации" для проведения президентских выборов 17 марта 2024 года при 🇷🇺Посольстве Российской Федерации в Республике Филиппины образован избирательный участок №8402, охватывающий граждан Российской Федерации, находящихся в пределах консульского округа Посольства.
Избирательный участок №8402 расположен по адресу: 105 Rada St., Makati City, Metro Manila.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions following a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine and an open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,” (New York, January 24, 2024)
Key talking points:
• Terrorist attack by the Kiev regime on Il-76 plane
• Middle East
• Prospects of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement
• Ukraine
• Double standards of Western media
• Russia-US relations
• Nuclear security
• Korean Peninsula
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I am compelled to begin by stating yet another fact of the Kiev regime’s use of terrorist methods.
A terrorist attack was perpetrated on January 24, at 11:15 am Moscow time, resulting in the downing of a Russian Il-76 cargo plane in the Belgorod Region. The aircraft was en route from the Moscow Region to Belgorod, carrying 65 prisoners from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Three Russian officers and a crew of six people accompanied them. All of them died. The Ukrainian prisoners of war were being taken to the Belgorod Region for a prisoner exchange agreed between Moscow and Kiev.
Instead, Ukraine targeted this aircraft from the Kharkov Region using surface-to-air missiles, causing a fatal strike. <...>
#US #MiddleEast
As for the present crisis, everyone seems to have a similar understanding of the consequences of US policy in the region. None of the reckless attempts Washington has engaged in over the last few decades to defend its “core security interests” ten thousand miles across the Atlantic led to a situation where people’s lives improved in a country that the US attacked.
#US #Santions
They should not assume that just because they are strong, because they have the dollar, they can use it to “strangle” others: disconnect them from the SWIFT system or deny them access to the IMF and World Bank loans at whim. The US actually invented the system and made the world accept it.
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Key talking points:
• Terrorist attack by the Kiev regime on Il-76 plane
• Middle East
• Prospects of the Palestinian-Israeli settlement
• Ukraine
• Double standards of Western media
• Russia-US relations
• Nuclear security
• Korean Peninsula
💬 Sergey Lavrov: I am compelled to begin by stating yet another fact of the Kiev regime’s use of terrorist methods.
A terrorist attack was perpetrated on January 24, at 11:15 am Moscow time, resulting in the downing of a Russian Il-76 cargo plane in the Belgorod Region. The aircraft was en route from the Moscow Region to Belgorod, carrying 65 prisoners from the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Three Russian officers and a crew of six people accompanied them. All of them died. The Ukrainian prisoners of war were being taken to the Belgorod Region for a prisoner exchange agreed between Moscow and Kiev.
Instead, Ukraine targeted this aircraft from the Kharkov Region using surface-to-air missiles, causing a fatal strike. <...>
#US #MiddleEast
As for the present crisis, everyone seems to have a similar understanding of the consequences of US policy in the region. None of the reckless attempts Washington has engaged in over the last few decades to defend its “core security interests” ten thousand miles across the Atlantic led to a situation where people’s lives improved in a country that the US attacked.
#US #Santions
They should not assume that just because they are strong, because they have the dollar, they can use it to “strangle” others: disconnect them from the SWIFT system or deny them access to the IMF and World Bank loans at whim. The US actually invented the system and made the world accept it.
Read in full