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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO FACTS & EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of June 1-7, 2026:
▪️ June 1 – a munition was dropped from a drone on the Vinogradovo-Tarasovka road section in the Kherson Region. A civilian was killed.
▪️ June 1 – a UAV strike on a civilian cargo vehicle on the Razumnoye-Novosadny road section in the Belgorod Region. A civilian was wounded.
▪️ June 2 – a UAV strike on a passenger train at the railway station in Dzhankoy, Republic of Crimea.
▪️ June 3 – a UAV strike on the Moscow-Simferopol tourist bus in Yenakiyevo, DPR. Eight civilians were killed and 12 wounded.
▪️ June 3 – a MLRS strike on private residential houses in Laptevka, Belgorod Region. A woman was wounded.
▪️ June 6 – a UAV strike on a private household in Oktyabrsky, Belgorod Region. A 12-year-old girl was wounded.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on a civilian car in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on the parking area of a commercial facility in Zhdanov, Belgorod Region. A civilian was wounded.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on the parking area of a commercial facility in Prokhorovka, Belgorod Region. A civilian was injured.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on civilian transport in Stakhanov, LPR. Two civilians were wounded.
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
PHOTO FACTS & EVIDENCE of crimes committed by Ukrainian armed forces over the week of June 1-7, 2026:
▪️ June 1 – a munition was dropped from a drone on the Vinogradovo-Tarasovka road section in the Kherson Region. A civilian was killed.
▪️ June 1 – a UAV strike on a civilian cargo vehicle on the Razumnoye-Novosadny road section in the Belgorod Region. A civilian was wounded.
▪️ June 2 – a UAV strike on a passenger train at the railway station in Dzhankoy, Republic of Crimea.
▪️ June 3 – a UAV strike on the Moscow-Simferopol tourist bus in Yenakiyevo, DPR. Eight civilians were killed and 12 wounded.
▪️ June 3 – a MLRS strike on private residential houses in Laptevka, Belgorod Region. A woman was wounded.
▪️ June 6 – a UAV strike on a private household in Oktyabrsky, Belgorod Region. A 12-year-old girl was wounded.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on a civilian car in Donetsk, DPR.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on the parking area of a commercial facility in Zhdanov, Belgorod Region. A civilian was wounded.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on the parking area of a commercial facility in Prokhorovka, Belgorod Region. A civilian was injured.
▪️ June 7 – a UAV strike on civilian transport in Stakhanov, LPR. Two civilians were wounded.
✈️ Kozhedub scored his first aerial victory during the Battle of Kursk on July 6, 1943. Throughout the Great Patriotic War, he flew 330 combat missions, engaged in 120 dogfights, and personally shot down 62 enemy aircraft.
⚔️ He fought on the Steppe, 2nd Ukrainian, and 1st Belorussian Fronts, taking part in some of the most decisive battles of the war — from Kursk to Berlin. His final aerial victories were achieved in the skies over Berlin in April 1945.
🎖 For his extraordinary courage and combat achievements, Ivan Kozhedub was awarded the title Hero of the Soviet Union three times and received numerous state decorations, including two Orders of Lenin and seven Orders of the Red Banner.
📃 Last year, the personal archive of the legendary ace returned to Russia. The collection — including photographs, letters, telegrams, notebooks and personal documents that had ended up in Canada in the 1990s — was discovered at an auction in Toronto and acquired by activists of the historical reenactment club “191st Rifle Division.”
❗️ Thanks to the efforts of Russian compatriots in Canada and the “Long Road Home” initiative, more than 100 unique archival items were transferred to the Victory Museum in Moscow, where they are now preserved as part of Russia’s historical heritage.
The legacy of Ivan Kozhedub remains a lasting symbol of courage, military excellence and devoted service to the Motherland.
#WeRemember #Victory81
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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 The Kiev regime has reached a new peak in escalating attacks against civilians since the start of 2026. Over the past week, 277 civilians were affected by the deliberate actions of Ukrainian militants, with 43 killed. The average number of daily strikes reached 677 munitions.
The deliberate strike on the Moscow-Simferopol regular passenger bus in the DPR was the most tragic in terms of consequences. The war crime claimed the lives of 8 civilians and left 12 others wounded.
Using drone attacks, Kiev militants attempted to block transport links along the highways connecting settlements in Crimea, the DPR, and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Their goal was to create unbearable living conditions in these regions and intimidate the civilian population.
The Nazis have firmly embarked on the path of nuclear terrorism, carrying out a series of deliberate attacks on a radiation-hazardous facility – the Zaporozhskaya NPP.
On June 1-7, 277 civilians suffered from shelling by Ukrainian Nazis: 234 were wounded, including 18 children, and 43 were killed. In total, Ukrainian militants fired at least 4,743 munitions at civilian facilities.
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 The Kiev regime has reached a new peak in escalating attacks against civilians since the start of 2026. Over the past week, 277 civilians were affected by the deliberate actions of Ukrainian militants, with 43 killed. The average number of daily strikes reached 677 munitions.
The deliberate strike on the Moscow-Simferopol regular passenger bus in the DPR was the most tragic in terms of consequences. The war crime claimed the lives of 8 civilians and left 12 others wounded.
Using drone attacks, Kiev militants attempted to block transport links along the highways connecting settlements in Crimea, the DPR, and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. Their goal was to create unbearable living conditions in these regions and intimidate the civilian population.
The Nazis have firmly embarked on the path of nuclear terrorism, carrying out a series of deliberate attacks on a radiation-hazardous facility – the Zaporozhskaya NPP.
On June 1-7, 277 civilians suffered from shelling by Ukrainian Nazis: 234 were wounded, including 18 children, and 43 were killed. In total, Ukrainian militants fired at least 4,743 munitions at civilian facilities.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova’s statement on the situation in the Palestinian-Israeli settlement (June 8, 2026)
💬 We have noted that in recent times, a number of think tanks funded by Western government structures have once again begun promoting various “alternative schemes” for the future of Palestine.
Specifically, these entities are reviving questionable proposals implying the association of Palestinian territories with neighbouring Arab states.
There is nothing new in these leaks. Similar ideas have been voiced before and have been firmly rejected both by the Palestinian people and by Arab states. History has demonstrated that these initiatives are absolutely untenable and at variance with the international legal framework for Palestinian settlement, including UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, as well as the Madrid Principles.
The advocates of these “alternative concepts” are those who undermine the aforementioned decisions, disregard the will of the peoples of the region, and espouse neo-colonialism.
Instead of pursuing the dismantling of international law and engaging in detached experimentation, the tragic consequences of which are evident to all, efforts should focus on launching direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. In practical terms, the parties should address the final status of the Palestinian territories and the parameters of the two-state formula, which must be acceptable to all parties involved.
We have repeatedly stressed that attempts to proceed with Middle East settlement while bypassing the positions of Arab states are doomed to failure and will not lead to sustainable stability. This is particularly relevant today, when the security of the Middle East is being tested by a new acute crisis provoked by the US and Israeli attack on Iran. The only viable alternative in this context is the establishment of coordinated international and regional efforts.
The Russian stance is characterised by consistency and is based on the trust shown by countries of the region in our foreign policy. We advocate a negotiated settlement of the Palestinian issue and other regional contradictions.
🇵🇸 It is essential that historical justice prevail, and that the Palestinians be given the opportunity to establish an independent state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with its capital in East Jerusalem, coexisting in peace and security with Israel.
We are open to engagement on this basis with constructively minded partners. It is important that all external actors strictly adhere to binding UN Security Council resolutions, act according to unified rules, and send coordinated signals to all parties to the conflict.
Russia’s initiatives, in particular the UN-endorsed proposal to convene an international conference on the Middle East, are aimed precisely at achieving these objectives.
💬 We have noted that in recent times, a number of think tanks funded by Western government structures have once again begun promoting various “alternative schemes” for the future of Palestine.
Specifically, these entities are reviving questionable proposals implying the association of Palestinian territories with neighbouring Arab states.
There is nothing new in these leaks. Similar ideas have been voiced before and have been firmly rejected both by the Palestinian people and by Arab states. History has demonstrated that these initiatives are absolutely untenable and at variance with the international legal framework for Palestinian settlement, including UN Security Council and General Assembly resolutions, the Arab Peace Initiative, as well as the Madrid Principles.
The advocates of these “alternative concepts” are those who undermine the aforementioned decisions, disregard the will of the peoples of the region, and espouse neo-colonialism.
Instead of pursuing the dismantling of international law and engaging in detached experimentation, the tragic consequences of which are evident to all, efforts should focus on launching direct negotiations between Palestinians and Israelis. In practical terms, the parties should address the final status of the Palestinian territories and the parameters of the two-state formula, which must be acceptable to all parties involved.
We have repeatedly stressed that attempts to proceed with Middle East settlement while bypassing the positions of Arab states are doomed to failure and will not lead to sustainable stability. This is particularly relevant today, when the security of the Middle East is being tested by a new acute crisis provoked by the US and Israeli attack on Iran. The only viable alternative in this context is the establishment of coordinated international and regional efforts.
The Russian stance is characterised by consistency and is based on the trust shown by countries of the region in our foreign policy. We advocate a negotiated settlement of the Palestinian issue and other regional contradictions.
🇵🇸 It is essential that historical justice prevail, and that the Palestinians be given the opportunity to establish an independent state in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, with its capital in East Jerusalem, coexisting in peace and security with Israel.
We are open to engagement on this basis with constructively minded partners. It is important that all external actors strictly adhere to binding UN Security Council resolutions, act according to unified rules, and send coordinated signals to all parties to the conflict.
Russia’s initiatives, in particular the UN-endorsed proposal to convene an international conference on the Middle East, are aimed precisely at achieving these objectives.
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#HistoryOfDiplomacy
🗓 This year, June 9 marks the 3️⃣4️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary since birth of outstanding Russian statesman, brilliant diplomat, prominent advisor to Emperor Peter the Great — Andrey Osterman.
His immense personal contribution, as of talented negotiator and remarkable politician, to promoting the national interests of the Russian Empire one can hardly overestimate. Osterman went down in history as one of the architects of the international system and regional order in the Baltics, which cemented Russia’s power in Europe and secured our country’s status as a great power after its historic victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War (1700–1721).
☝️ It was #Osterman who, in August 1721, signed the Treaty of Nystad on behalf of our country, securing Russia’s access to the Baltic Sea and the return of our historical territories in the north — Ingria, the Izhora lands, part of Karelia, and other strategically significant land — to Russia's control. Under Osterman, in addition to the Treaty of Nystad, a number of other important international documents were concluded strengthening our country’s authority in Europe and the status quo on the continent. Those key documents included — the Treaty of Vienna of 1716 (an agreement between Russia and the Holy Roman Empire on maintaining peace in Europe, which historians regard as one of the longest‑lasting alliances in history of the XVIII century) and the Treaty of Belgrade of 1739 with the Ottoman Empire, which concluded the military campaign in the Balkans and the Black Sea region.
Having successfully promoted the agreement with Iran of 1723 (under which the southern and western shores of the Caspian Sea, including the fortresses of Derbent and Baku, were ceded to Russia) Osterman was appointed Vice‑President of the Collegium of Foreign Affairs. From 1725 to 1741, he served as Vice‑Chancellor, being in charge of the most important assignments for the Crown.
The diplomat’s rich foreign policy legacy was passed on to his son, Ivan Osterman, a prominent statesman, Chancellor of the Russian Empire, and the Head of the Collegium of Foreign Affairs, who continued his father’s great efforts under Russian Empress Catherine II.
🗓 This year, June 9 marks the 3️⃣4️⃣0️⃣th Anniversary since birth of outstanding Russian statesman, brilliant diplomat, prominent advisor to Emperor Peter the Great — Andrey Osterman.
His immense personal contribution, as of talented negotiator and remarkable politician, to promoting the national interests of the Russian Empire one can hardly overestimate. Osterman went down in history as one of the architects of the international system and regional order in the Baltics, which cemented Russia’s power in Europe and secured our country’s status as a great power after its historic victory over Sweden in the Great Northern War (1700–1721).
☝️ It was #Osterman who, in August 1721, signed the Treaty of Nystad on behalf of our country, securing Russia’s access to the Baltic Sea and the return of our historical territories in the north — Ingria, the Izhora lands, part of Karelia, and other strategically significant land — to Russia's control. Under Osterman, in addition to the Treaty of Nystad, a number of other important international documents were concluded strengthening our country’s authority in Europe and the status quo on the continent. Those key documents included — the Treaty of Vienna of 1716 (an agreement between Russia and the Holy Roman Empire on maintaining peace in Europe, which historians regard as one of the longest‑lasting alliances in history of the XVIII century) and the Treaty of Belgrade of 1739 with the Ottoman Empire, which concluded the military campaign in the Balkans and the Black Sea region.
Having successfully promoted the agreement with Iran of 1723 (under which the southern and western shores of the Caspian Sea, including the fortresses of Derbent and Baku, were ceded to Russia) Osterman was appointed Vice‑President of the Collegium of Foreign Affairs. From 1725 to 1741, he served as Vice‑Chancellor, being in charge of the most important assignments for the Crown.
The diplomat’s rich foreign policy legacy was passed on to his son, Ivan Osterman, a prominent statesman, Chancellor of the Russian Empire, and the Head of the Collegium of Foreign Affairs, who continued his father’s great efforts under Russian Empress Catherine II.
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🇷🇺🇺🇳 On June 8, Foreign Minister of Russia Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with candidate for the post of UN Secretary-General Michelle Bachelet.
The candidate presented her campaign platform, while Minister Lavrov outlined Russia’s requirements for candidates seeking the UN’s top post.
#UNCharterIsOurRules: Both Sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN’s central coordinating role in world affairs.
The candidate presented her campaign platform, while Minister Lavrov outlined Russia’s requirements for candidates seeking the UN’s top post.
#UNCharterIsOurRules: Both Sides reaffirmed their commitment to the UN’s central coordinating role in world affairs.
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📜 #OTD, 3️⃣5️⃣4️⃣ years ago, Peter the Great (1672-1725) was born – the first Emperor of All Russia – an outstanding reformer and statesman who shaped the course of our country for centuries to come.
Peter was the first son of Tsar Alexey Romanov and his second wife Natalia Naryshkina. From an early age, the young Tsarevich was distinguished by a keen mind, curiosity and a thirst for practical knowledge: he eagerly mastered crafts, studied military affairs and learned foreign languages.
From an early age, Peter showed a particular fascination with military affairs above all else. For the Tsarevich’s games, a “toy army” was formed from among his peers. Over time, these childhood pursuits grew into a true school of military training: it was from these “toy regiments” that Peter’s famous reformed army emerged, while the troops themselves became elite Guards units – the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments.
In 1682, after the death of Tsar Fyodor Romanov, ten-year-old Peter was proclaimed Tsar together with his elder brother Ivan V. However, he came to independent rule only in 1689 – after Tsarevna Sophia, who had served as regent for the young rulers for seven years, was removed from power.
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In spring 1697, Peter’s famous Grand Embassy set off for Western Europe, where it remained until summer 1698. Its task was to strengthen ties with European powers, seek allies for the future struggle against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden, study military, engineering and shipbuilding practices, invite foreign specialists into Russian service, and purchase the necessary weapons, equipment and goods.
The European experience left an indelible impression on the young Tsar. Upon returning to Russia, Peter launched a sweeping set of reforms aimed at strengthening the state, the army and the entire system of government.
Among the key reforms were:
• Military reform – the creation of a regular army and navy of a new type.
• Government reform – the establishment of the Senate, collegia and a new system of central government bodies.
• Church reform – the creation of the Holy Synod, which strengthened state control over church administration.
• Estate reform – the introduction of the Table of Ranks, which opened the way for advancement in state service not only by birth, but also by personal merit.
• Education reform – the opening of new schools, the development of technical and military education, and the invitation of foreign specialists.
• Calendar reform – from 1700, the New Year in Russia began to be celebrated on January 1.
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One of the defining trials of Peter’s era was the Northern War of 1700-1721. In its confrontation with Sweden, Russia secured access to the Baltic Sea, created a powerful fleet and established itself as one of Europe’s leading powers.
The outcome of the Great Northern War shifted the balance of power in Europe: Sweden permanently lost its former influence, while Russia gained reliable access to global trade routes. In 1721, after the conclusion of the Treaty of Nystad, Peter was proclaimed Emperor of All Russia, Father of the Fatherland and the Great.
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To this day, leading historians in Russia and abroad continue to discuss Peter's legacy, the change he has brought to Russia.
☝️ One thing remains beyond dispute: the scale of his personality and his impact on the course of Russia's history cannot be denied. It was under Peter the Great that our country made a historic leap forward, entering the ranks of the great powers.
👉 Moreover, without Peter the Great, there would have been no “northern capital of Russia” and one of the most beautiful cities in the world – St Petersburg – founded in 1703 and still bearing the sovereign’s name.
Peter was the first son of Tsar Alexey Romanov and his second wife Natalia Naryshkina. From an early age, the young Tsarevich was distinguished by a keen mind, curiosity and a thirst for practical knowledge: he eagerly mastered crafts, studied military affairs and learned foreign languages.
From an early age, Peter showed a particular fascination with military affairs above all else. For the Tsarevich’s games, a “toy army” was formed from among his peers. Over time, these childhood pursuits grew into a true school of military training: it was from these “toy regiments” that Peter’s famous reformed army emerged, while the troops themselves became elite Guards units – the Preobrazhensky and Semyonovsky regiments.
In 1682, after the death of Tsar Fyodor Romanov, ten-year-old Peter was proclaimed Tsar together with his elder brother Ivan V. However, he came to independent rule only in 1689 – after Tsarevna Sophia, who had served as regent for the young rulers for seven years, was removed from power.
***
In spring 1697, Peter’s famous Grand Embassy set off for Western Europe, where it remained until summer 1698. Its task was to strengthen ties with European powers, seek allies for the future struggle against the Ottoman Empire and Sweden, study military, engineering and shipbuilding practices, invite foreign specialists into Russian service, and purchase the necessary weapons, equipment and goods.
The European experience left an indelible impression on the young Tsar. Upon returning to Russia, Peter launched a sweeping set of reforms aimed at strengthening the state, the army and the entire system of government.
Among the key reforms were:
• Military reform – the creation of a regular army and navy of a new type.
• Government reform – the establishment of the Senate, collegia and a new system of central government bodies.
• Church reform – the creation of the Holy Synod, which strengthened state control over church administration.
• Estate reform – the introduction of the Table of Ranks, which opened the way for advancement in state service not only by birth, but also by personal merit.
• Education reform – the opening of new schools, the development of technical and military education, and the invitation of foreign specialists.
• Calendar reform – from 1700, the New Year in Russia began to be celebrated on January 1.
***
One of the defining trials of Peter’s era was the Northern War of 1700-1721. In its confrontation with Sweden, Russia secured access to the Baltic Sea, created a powerful fleet and established itself as one of Europe’s leading powers.
The outcome of the Great Northern War shifted the balance of power in Europe: Sweden permanently lost its former influence, while Russia gained reliable access to global trade routes. In 1721, after the conclusion of the Treaty of Nystad, Peter was proclaimed Emperor of All Russia, Father of the Fatherland and the Great.
***
To this day, leading historians in Russia and abroad continue to discuss Peter's legacy, the change he has brought to Russia.
☝️ One thing remains beyond dispute: the scale of his personality and his impact on the course of Russia's history cannot be denied. It was under Peter the Great that our country made a historic leap forward, entering the ranks of the great powers.
👉 Moreover, without Peter the Great, there would have been no “northern capital of Russia” and one of the most beautiful cities in the world – St Petersburg – founded in 1703 and still bearing the sovereign’s name.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's statement at the expanded-format meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers (Kazan, June 10, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is in Eurasia, on our continent, that processes are unfolding which have a direct impact on the formation of a more just #MultipolarWorld. Above all, this concerns the emergence and strengthening of new global centres located here, as well as their integration associations.
It is obvious that a polycentric architecture must be based on the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness, take into account the cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern world, and respect the right of nations to determine their own paths and models of development. These are precisely the values underpinning our allied relations within the #CSTO.
❌ We do not accept disregard for fundamental norms of international law, or the desire to solve one’s problems at the expense of others – especially through the use of force. All this leads not to peace, but to the chaos of international life, the aggravation of old conflicts, and the emergence of new ones.
This destructive course, pursued by our Western colleagues out of historical inertia, found expression in the active effort to drag Ukraine into NATO and use the neo-Nazi Kiev regime they brought to power as an anti-Russian military battering ram.
❗️ The security system in Europe has been finally destroyed by the hands of our Western “colleagues”. All key arms control treaties have been eliminated. That is why it is important for us to prevent what was once called the “common Eurasian home” from turning into an arena of geopolitical confrontation.
It is important to pre-emptively neutralise the risks of hotbeds of tension escalating into large-scale conflicts, and to prevent crises similar to the Ukrainian one from emerging.
These were precisely the tasks addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative, put forward in the summer of 2024, to form a new continent-wide architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. Ideas proposed by a number of other political figures are also moving in this direction.
Today, during the restricted-format meeting, we discussed in detail the Belarusian-Russian initiative proposed by Minsk – namely, the development of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
We are interested in ensuring that the process of forming such a security architecture remains open and allows for a combination of bilateral and multilateral guarantees, with a view to the gradual but steady reduction of the destructive military influence and presence of extra-regional powers.
🤝 Stepping up dialogue among the existing Eurasian structures dealing with security issues would largely serve this purpose. The CSTO is among them.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: It is in Eurasia, on our continent, that processes are unfolding which have a direct impact on the formation of a more just #MultipolarWorld. Above all, this concerns the emergence and strengthening of new global centres located here, as well as their integration associations.
It is obvious that a polycentric architecture must be based on the principles of the UN Charter in their entirety and interconnectedness, take into account the cultural and civilisational diversity of the modern world, and respect the right of nations to determine their own paths and models of development. These are precisely the values underpinning our allied relations within the #CSTO.
❌ We do not accept disregard for fundamental norms of international law, or the desire to solve one’s problems at the expense of others – especially through the use of force. All this leads not to peace, but to the chaos of international life, the aggravation of old conflicts, and the emergence of new ones.
This destructive course, pursued by our Western colleagues out of historical inertia, found expression in the active effort to drag Ukraine into NATO and use the neo-Nazi Kiev regime they brought to power as an anti-Russian military battering ram.
❗️ The security system in Europe has been finally destroyed by the hands of our Western “colleagues”. All key arms control treaties have been eliminated. That is why it is important for us to prevent what was once called the “common Eurasian home” from turning into an arena of geopolitical confrontation.
It is important to pre-emptively neutralise the risks of hotbeds of tension escalating into large-scale conflicts, and to prevent crises similar to the Ukrainian one from emerging.
These were precisely the tasks addressed by Russian President Vladimir Putin’s initiative, put forward in the summer of 2024, to form a new continent-wide architecture of equal and indivisible security in Eurasia. Ideas proposed by a number of other political figures are also moving in this direction.
Today, during the restricted-format meeting, we discussed in detail the Belarusian-Russian initiative proposed by Minsk – namely, the development of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
We are interested in ensuring that the process of forming such a security architecture remains open and allows for a combination of bilateral and multilateral guarantees, with a view to the gradual but steady reduction of the destructive military influence and presence of extra-regional powers.
🤝 Stepping up dialogue among the existing Eurasian structures dealing with security issues would largely serve this purpose. The CSTO is among them.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks and answers to media questions during a joint press conference with CSTO Secretary General Taalatbek Masadykov following the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers (Kazan, June 10, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We have just concluded the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers in Kazan, the hospitable capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event was businesslike and productive. We are satisfied with its results.
We noted the dynamic development of our allied ties within the CSTO across the broadest range of areas. We discussed the implementation of the tasks set by the Leaders of our countries at the CSTO Collective Security Council Summit in Bishkek in 2025. We thoroughly reviewed preparations for the next Session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, scheduled to take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
We emphasised that, as 2026 Chair of the Organisation, Russia will continue to promote the consistent deepening of integration processes in all areas, improve the CSTO’s activities, and enhance its international standing.
In line with the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship set by President Vladimir Putin, we will continue to expand cooperation among the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states and maintain proper coordination with our partners at major multilateral platforms, including the UN, which we also discussed in detail today.
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✍️ We approved a number of statements which Russia, as Chair, will soon circulate at international platforms, including the UN.
• First and foremost, this is a Joint Statement on the upcoming 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. We noted that the memory of this tragic date unites the peoples of all CSTO member states.
• The second document approved today on behalf of the Ministers is a Statement on strengthening the role of international law and commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
• The third document is devoted to countering threats related to the use of information and communications technologies for sabotage and terrorist purposes.
• The fourth document concerns the task of preventing an arms race in outer space. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant.
A number of documents approved today are draft documents to be submitted for consideration and approval by the Collective Security Council. Among them is the draft CSTO Member States’ Counter-Terrorism Strategy until 2030, developed at Russia’s initiative. The document is intended to define the conceptual foundations of our work in one of the key areas of the Organisation’s statutory activities.
🤝 The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled for November 10, 2026, in Moscow, on the eve of the summit.
I also invited my colleagues to take part in the International Forum on Collective Security, to be held on November 10-11 under Russia’s chairmanship of the CSTO. The forum will feature open, pragmatic discussions involving representatives of governments, business, civil society organisations, and academia.
👉 We hope these discussions will help expand the CSTO’s network of partnerships and promote the Organisation’s ideas, goals, and values among the broader international public.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: We have just concluded the meeting of the CSTO Council of Foreign Ministers in Kazan, the hospitable capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The event was businesslike and productive. We are satisfied with its results.
We noted the dynamic development of our allied ties within the CSTO across the broadest range of areas. We discussed the implementation of the tasks set by the Leaders of our countries at the CSTO Collective Security Council Summit in Bishkek in 2025. We thoroughly reviewed preparations for the next Session of the CSTO Collective Security Council, scheduled to take place in Moscow on November 11, 2026.
We emphasised that, as 2026 Chair of the Organisation, Russia will continue to promote the consistent deepening of integration processes in all areas, improve the CSTO’s activities, and enhance its international standing.
In line with the priorities of Russia’s chairmanship set by President Vladimir Putin, we will continue to expand cooperation among the foreign ministries of the CSTO member states and maintain proper coordination with our partners at major multilateral platforms, including the UN, which we also discussed in detail today.
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✍️ We approved a number of statements which Russia, as Chair, will soon circulate at international platforms, including the UN.
• First and foremost, this is a Joint Statement on the upcoming 85th anniversary of the beginning of the Great Patriotic War. We noted that the memory of this tragic date unites the peoples of all CSTO member states.
• The second document approved today on behalf of the Ministers is a Statement on strengthening the role of international law and commitment to the principles of the UN Charter.
• The third document is devoted to countering threats related to the use of information and communications technologies for sabotage and terrorist purposes.
• The fourth document concerns the task of preventing an arms race in outer space. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant.
A number of documents approved today are draft documents to be submitted for consideration and approval by the Collective Security Council. Among them is the draft CSTO Member States’ Counter-Terrorism Strategy until 2030, developed at Russia’s initiative. The document is intended to define the conceptual foundations of our work in one of the key areas of the Organisation’s statutory activities.
🤝 The next meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers is scheduled for November 10, 2026, in Moscow, on the eve of the summit.
I also invited my colleagues to take part in the International Forum on Collective Security, to be held on November 10-11 under Russia’s chairmanship of the CSTO. The forum will feature open, pragmatic discussions involving representatives of governments, business, civil society organisations, and academia.
👉 We hope these discussions will help expand the CSTO’s network of partnerships and promote the Organisation’s ideas, goals, and values among the broader international public.
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement regarding the attack by Ukrainian militants on the Defence of Sevastopol Museum (June 10, 2026)
💬 On the night of June 10, the Zelensky regime committed yet another crime by attacking the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855 Panorama Museum with UAVs.
A fire broke out on its roof. According to preliminary estimates, the canvas “The Assault on June 6, 1855”, painted by a group of Soviet artists in 1954, sustained critical damage.
The original fragments of the panorama by Franz Roubaud, which were saved during the Great Patriotic War, were once again miraculously spared, just as they were in 1942, as they were being prepared for the “Roubaud. 170” exhibition at the museum’s branch.
I would like to recall that Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) was an outstanding battle painter, academician, and head of the battle painting studio at the St Petersburg Academy of Arts. He was born in Odessa to a French family, but considered Russia his homeland throughout his life.
☝️ According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate. This is an undisguised act of vandalism and barbarity aimed at destroying historical memory.
Against the backdrop of failures on the battlefield, the Zelensky Nazi regime does not hesitate to wage war not only against civilians, but also against monuments of history, culture, and art. Such actions place Kiev’s temporary rulers on a par with their fascist idols and terrorists who destroy the world’s cultural shrines.
As I noted earlier, during the Great Patriotic War the Nazis had already attempted to destroy this enduring symbol of Russia’s military valor. On June 25, 1942, during a massive bombardment and artillery strike by German aircraft, the panorama building caught fire.
Back in 1942, cadets from the coastal defence school, sailors, and museum workers rushed to save the canvas. Under bombardment and at the risk of their lives, they cut 86 fragments of the canvas from its burning frame and carried them to safety. The fragments were evacuated by boat and under fire – first to Novorossiysk, then to Novosibirsk, and finally to Moscow, to the Tretyakov Gallery.
❗️ The neo-Nazis of the Kiev regime have continued the work of their predecessors. I am confident they will receive the severe punishment they deserve.
We resolutely condemn the Zelensky regime’s monstrous attack and once again call on international organisations, including UNESCO and other specialised UN agencies, to stop pretending that nothing has happened, to provide a legal assessment of this crime, and to demand that all those involved in the destruction of cultural and historical heritage be held accountable.
👉 Silence in the face of such barbarity will be regarded by us as approval of it and as encouragement for Kiev to continue such actions.
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💬 On the night of June 10, the Zelensky regime committed yet another crime by attacking the Defence of Sevastopol 1854-1855 Panorama Museum with UAVs.
A fire broke out on its roof. According to preliminary estimates, the canvas “The Assault on June 6, 1855”, painted by a group of Soviet artists in 1954, sustained critical damage.
The original fragments of the panorama by Franz Roubaud, which were saved during the Great Patriotic War, were once again miraculously spared, just as they were in 1942, as they were being prepared for the “Roubaud. 170” exhibition at the museum’s branch.
I would like to recall that Franz Roubaud (1856-1928) was an outstanding battle painter, academician, and head of the battle painting studio at the St Petersburg Academy of Arts. He was born in Odessa to a French family, but considered Russia his homeland throughout his life.
☝️ According to the Sevastopol authorities, the strike was deliberate. This is an undisguised act of vandalism and barbarity aimed at destroying historical memory.
Against the backdrop of failures on the battlefield, the Zelensky Nazi regime does not hesitate to wage war not only against civilians, but also against monuments of history, culture, and art. Such actions place Kiev’s temporary rulers on a par with their fascist idols and terrorists who destroy the world’s cultural shrines.
As I noted earlier, during the Great Patriotic War the Nazis had already attempted to destroy this enduring symbol of Russia’s military valor. On June 25, 1942, during a massive bombardment and artillery strike by German aircraft, the panorama building caught fire.
Back in 1942, cadets from the coastal defence school, sailors, and museum workers rushed to save the canvas. Under bombardment and at the risk of their lives, they cut 86 fragments of the canvas from its burning frame and carried them to safety. The fragments were evacuated by boat and under fire – first to Novorossiysk, then to Novosibirsk, and finally to Moscow, to the Tretyakov Gallery.
❗️ The neo-Nazis of the Kiev regime have continued the work of their predecessors. I am confident they will receive the severe punishment they deserve.
We resolutely condemn the Zelensky regime’s monstrous attack and once again call on international organisations, including UNESCO and other specialised UN agencies, to stop pretending that nothing has happened, to provide a legal assessment of this crime, and to demand that all those involved in the destruction of cultural and historical heritage be held accountable.
👉 Silence in the face of such barbarity will be regarded by us as approval of it and as encouragement for Kiev to continue such actions.
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🇷🇺 Видеообращение Посла России в Канаде О.В.Степанова к соотечественникам по случаю Дня России (12 июня 2026 г.)
💬Уважаемые соотечественники! Дорогие друзья!
Поздравляю вас с праздником, с Днем России!
Сегодня мы с вами – свидетели и участники по истине тектонических сдвигов глобальной политики. На наших глазах формируется более сложный, разнообразный и, хочется верить, справедливый международный порядок. Растущее число стран стремится самостоятельно распоряжаться своей судьбой, определять собственное будущее и путь развития, исходя из национальных интересов, исторического опыта и культурных традиций.
❗️Эти изменения отвечают интересам России. Наша страна встречает их в полный рост, как самобытное государство-цивилизация, постоянный член СБ ООН, одна из опор полицентричного мира. Мы неизменно выступаем за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений. Последовательно исходим из принципов верховенства международного права и Устава ООН. Мы – за равноправное общение между участниками международной жизни, уважение суверенитета, невмешательство во внутренние дела.
Россия была и остается носителем и защитницей традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей. На протяжении веков своим примером доказываем возможность гармоничного сосуществования народов, религий и культур. Наша земля объединяет четыре мировые конфессии – христианство, ислам, буддизм и иудаизм. Православное христианство – это исторический духовный стержень нашей государственности. Но именно открытость и уважение
к многообразию позволили создать на нашем огромном евразийском пространстве атмосферу мира и согласия.
Россия никому не навязывает свой образ жизни. Ни с кем не ищет конфронтации. Но будет продолжать придерживаться независимого и суверенного внешнеполитического курса. За это право оставаться собой мы платим особую цену. Тем не менее история показывает: любые испытания лишь укрепляют наше государство и народ, делают нас сильнее.
Несмотря на беспрецедентные вызовы, Россия динамично развивается, вносит особый вклад в решение актуальных задач, стоящих перед всем человечеством, привержена обеспечению глобальной энергетической и продовольственной безопасности. Предлагаем нашим друзьям, всем, кто проявляет встречную заинтересованность, работать совместно над общим будущим – взаимовыгодным, а главное – справедливым.
🇷🇺🇨🇦12 июня мы отмечаем не только День России, но и дату установления двусторонних дипломатический отношений с Канадой. В этом смысле искренне хотели бы видеть в «стране кленового листа» доброго и предсказуемого соседа. Именно в этом заключается одна из важнейших задач российской дипломатии на канадском направлении.
Дорогие друзья!
🇷🇺 Россия сильна народом, нашей сплоченностью, верностью своим традициям, ценностям и идеалам. Где бы ни проходила наша жизнь, пусть нас всегда объединяют любовь к Отчизне, к ее великой истории и гордость за ее достижения!
С Праздником! С Днем России!
#ДеньРоссии2026
💬Уважаемые соотечественники! Дорогие друзья!
Поздравляю вас с праздником, с Днем России!
Сегодня мы с вами – свидетели и участники по истине тектонических сдвигов глобальной политики. На наших глазах формируется более сложный, разнообразный и, хочется верить, справедливый международный порядок. Растущее число стран стремится самостоятельно распоряжаться своей судьбой, определять собственное будущее и путь развития, исходя из национальных интересов, исторического опыта и культурных традиций.
❗️Эти изменения отвечают интересам России. Наша страна встречает их в полный рост, как самобытное государство-цивилизация, постоянный член СБ ООН, одна из опор полицентричного мира. Мы неизменно выступаем за устойчивость и предсказуемость международных отношений. Последовательно исходим из принципов верховенства международного права и Устава ООН. Мы – за равноправное общение между участниками международной жизни, уважение суверенитета, невмешательство во внутренние дела.
Россия была и остается носителем и защитницей традиционных духовно-нравственных ценностей. На протяжении веков своим примером доказываем возможность гармоничного сосуществования народов, религий и культур. Наша земля объединяет четыре мировые конфессии – христианство, ислам, буддизм и иудаизм. Православное христианство – это исторический духовный стержень нашей государственности. Но именно открытость и уважение
к многообразию позволили создать на нашем огромном евразийском пространстве атмосферу мира и согласия.
Россия никому не навязывает свой образ жизни. Ни с кем не ищет конфронтации. Но будет продолжать придерживаться независимого и суверенного внешнеполитического курса. За это право оставаться собой мы платим особую цену. Тем не менее история показывает: любые испытания лишь укрепляют наше государство и народ, делают нас сильнее.
Несмотря на беспрецедентные вызовы, Россия динамично развивается, вносит особый вклад в решение актуальных задач, стоящих перед всем человечеством, привержена обеспечению глобальной энергетической и продовольственной безопасности. Предлагаем нашим друзьям, всем, кто проявляет встречную заинтересованность, работать совместно над общим будущим – взаимовыгодным, а главное – справедливым.
🇷🇺🇨🇦12 июня мы отмечаем не только День России, но и дату установления двусторонних дипломатический отношений с Канадой. В этом смысле искренне хотели бы видеть в «стране кленового листа» доброго и предсказуемого соседа. Именно в этом заключается одна из важнейших задач российской дипломатии на канадском направлении.
Дорогие друзья!
С Праздником! С Днем России!
#ДеньРоссии2026
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