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Lavrov Jokes About Predictions by Unfading Pompeo

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s statements on Russia’s alleged interference in the US elections in the 1970s and the possibility of such a scenario unfolding in 2050.

Lavrov Welcomes Cabo Verde's Tavares to Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Luis Felipe Tavares, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Communities and Defence Minister of the Republic of Cabo Verde, in Moscow.

Lavrov’s Remarks at Gala Meeting of RF Commission for UNESCO

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a gala meeting of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO, in Moscow.

Lavrov’s Statement, Q&A After Talks with Bangladesh FM

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions during a joint press conference following talks with Foreign Minister of Bangladesh AK Abdul Momen in Moscow.

Putin Hosts Cabinet Meeting (Transbaikalia's Fires, WWII Veterans)

President Vladimir Putin of Russia held a regular meeting with Government members.

The meeting participants discussed relief measures for wildfires in the Trans-Baikal Territory and assistance for the fire victims. Minister of Civil Defence, Emergencies and Natural Disaster Relief Yevgeny Zinichev and Deputy Finance Minister Leonid Gornin delivered respective reports.

Labour and Social Protection Minister Maxim Topilin reported on measures of social support for war veterans, disabled war veterans and participants in the Great Patriotic War, residents of besieged Leningrad, home front workers, and former minor Nazi prisoners.

Vladimir Putin VS Volodymyr Zelensky

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President-elect of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky continue the correspondence dialogue, which began with Mr. Putin’s statement about the simplified granting of Russian citizenship to residents of the DPR and the LPR.

Putin Presents Hero of Labor Medals to Five Russians

Ahead of Spring and Labour Day, a ceremony for presenting the Hero of Labour of the Russian Federation gold medals took place in the Kremlin’s St Catherine Hall. Five Russians were decorated for special services to the state and the people

Sergey Lavrov Meets AK Abdul Momen

Lukashenko Visits Village Church on Easter Sunday

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko lit a candle in the Church of the Nativity of Christ in the agro-town of Ostroshitsy, Logoisk region, on Easter Sunday.

Night Easter Worship in Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Medvedev, Svetlana Medvedeva and Sergei Sobyanin attended the Night Easter Worship  at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour.

The solemn prayer in honor of the Bright Resurrection of Christ was made by the Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and all Rus'

In addition, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church consecrated The Savior Not Made by Hand Icon, created with the funds of the head of state for the main church of the Armed Forces of Russia.

Putin’s Press Conference Following Visit to China

President of Russia Vladimir Putin spoke to journalists following the Roundtable discussions at the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Russian History Lesson for US Ambassador Huntsman

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova teaches a history lesson for the US ambassador to Russia Jon Huntsman in connection with his recent threatening statements.

Putin's Remarks at BRF Leaders’ Roundtable

President Vladimir Putin of Russia took part in the first roundtable discussion at the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

President Putin's Bilateral Meetings at BRF 2019

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a series of bilateral meetings on the  sidelines of the Second Belt and Road Forum. In particular with President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, President of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades and Myanmar’s State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi.

Putin's Reception in Honour Kim Jong-un

Speeches by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un, at the official reception on behalf of the President of Russia, on April 25, 2019, Russky Island, Vladivostok.

Lukashenko Meets UAE Vice President in Beijing

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko meets with Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on the sidelines of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Lukashenko Meets Vučić on Sidelines of BRF 2019

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko meets with President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić, on the sidelines of the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Beijing Hosts Russian Chinese Talks

Beijing is hosting talks between President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping.

President Lukashenko's Remarks at BRF 2019

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko takes part in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Putin Received Honorary doctorate at Tsinghua University

Tsinghua University Rector Qiu Yong presented the certificate to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. PRC President Xi Jinping attended the ceremony.



Tsinghua University, one of the leading Chinese universities, was founded in 1911. The university always places first in the national ranking of educational institutions. University alumni include many renowned individuals, such as PRC presidents Hu Jintao and Xi Jinping.

2019 EU-Japan Summit

The 26th EU-Japan Summit took place on April 25, 2019 in Brussels. It brings together EU and Japanese leaders to discuss trade issues, strategic cooperation, and preparations for the G20 summit.

The EU is represented by Donald Tusk, President of the European Council, and Jean-Claude Junker, President of the European Commission. Japan is represented by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

President Putin's Remarks at BRF 2019

President Vladimir Putin of Russia takes part in the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in Beijing.

Alexander Lukashenko Meets Wang Qishan in Beijing

President Lukashenko Meets President Xi Ahead of Belt and Road Forum

Putin Answers Media Q After Talks with North Korea's Kim

Following his talks with Chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un, Russian President Vladimir Putin answered media questions, Vladivostok.

President Lukashenko Arrives in Beijing

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko arrived in the People's Republic of China on a working visit.

Putin Holds Meeting on Wildfires in Trans Baikal Territory

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Chita airport on wildfires in Trans-Baikal Territory and overcoming their consequences, on his way to Vladivostok.

Heads of the relevant agencies and municipalities took part in the meeting.

Following the meeting, the President had a brief conversation with Acting Governor of Trans-Baikal Territory Alexander Osipov.

According to preliminary reports, wildfires affected 17 towns, destroying 99 residential buildings, 13 non-residential properties, 113 farms and cattle ranches, as well as agricultural machinery. Damage from wildfires exceeded 280 million rubles, and 650 people were recognised as wildfire victims.

Vladimir Putin Meets with Kim Jong-un

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Chairman of the State Council of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong-un, Russky Island.

Talks began with a conversation of the heads of two states in a “one-to-one” format, then consultations continued with the participation of members of delegations.

The DPRK leader arrived in Vladivostok at the invitation of the President of Russia. This is the first meeting of Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un and the first foreign visit of the Chairman of the State Council of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea after his re-election to this post.

President Putin Meets with Council of Legislators

Russian President Vladimir Putin met with members of the Council of Legislators, in the run-up to the Day of Russian Parliamentarism. The meeting took place at the Tavrichesky (Tauride) Palace in St Petersburg.

Putin Launches First LNG Shipment from Cryogas-Vysotsk Plant

During his working trip to St Petersburg, President of Russia Vladimir Putin, launched via videoconference the loading of the first batch of LNG onto the tanker Coral Anthelia at the new Cryogas-Vysotsk LNG plant in Vysotsk, Leningrad Region.

FM Lavrov Meets OSCE SG Greminger

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger, on the sidelines of 8th Moscow Conference on International Security.

Lavrov's Speech at MCIS 2019

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's speech at the 8th Moscow Conference on International Security.

Frederik Paulsen Speaks at RGO’s Board of Trustees

Chairman of Ferring Pharmaceuticals Frederik Dag Arfst Paulsen spoke about his projects at the eleventh meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society at the Society’s headquarters in St Petersburg.

Russia Delivered Humanitarian Aid to Mozambique

Today the aircraft IL-76  EMERCOM of Russia delivered more than 30 tons of humanitarian aid to Beira, Republic of Mozambique.

According to the decision of the President of Russia Vladimir Putin, the EMERCOM of Russia delivered humanitarian aid to the Republic of Mozambique, which suffered as a result of the destructive cyclone and the floods caused by it and appealed to the international community for help.

They included tents, blankets and food. During the week, similar shipments will be sent to Zimbabwe and Malawi.

President Lukashenko Awards Belarus Weightlifters

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko presented state awards to athletes and weightlifting coaches who successfully performed at the 2019 European Championship in Batumi.

Putin Chairs RGO’s Board of Trustees

President Vladimir Putin of Russia held the eleventh meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Russian Geographical Society at the Society’s headquarters in St Petersburg.

Lavrov Reminds Everyone of Russia's History with Crimea

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the presentation of the documentary collection, “Crimea in the development of Russia: history, politics and diplomacy. Documents from the Foreign Ministry’s archives"

Putin's Visit to Severnaya Verf Shipyard

During his working trip to St Petersburg Vladimir Putin visited the Severnaya Verf Shipyard in St Petersburg.

Speaker Matvienko Meets Kuwait's Colleague

Speaker of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko met with Speaker of the Kuwaiti National Assembly Marzouq Alghanim in Moscow.

Zvezda's Belova Interview with Lavrov (Ukrainian Presidential Election)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for Glavnoye with Olga Belova programme on Zvezda network in Moscow.

Keeper of Far Eastern Leopard

Viktor Bardyuk, head of the integrated administration of the Land of the Leopard National Park, presented the deputy chief of the Russian police in the Primorsky Territory, Sergey Bartkovsky, a certificate of the Keeper of the Far Eastern Leopard (Leo 86M) who was named by the Dyadya (Uncle) Stepa.

Three Extremists Arrested in Moscow

Russian police officers together with the FSB, with the participation of the Rosguards, detained three alleged activists of the extremist group Minin and Pozharsky, which are banned in the territory of the Russian Federation.

Bear Cubs Found in Buryatia

Police officers of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Buryatia found two bear cubs aged 3-4 months in one of the hotels of the Sovetsky district of Ulan-Ude.

It is established that the owner of the animals is the owner of the hotel. The police, together with representatives of the republican service for the protection, control and regulation of the use of objects of the animal world seized animals and transferred to the Ethnographic Museum of the peoples of Transbaikalia for temporary housing.

Currently, police officers are checking the circumstances in which animals have been removed from their natural habitat, the results of which will make a decision in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Lukashenko's Address to Nation & Parlament (Sovereignty, Youth)

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko addressed the Belarusian people and the National Assembly with an annual message.

Valentina Matvienko & Dariga Nazarbayeva

In St. Petersburg, at the Tavrichesky Palace - the headquarters of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States, Federation Council Chairwoman Valentina Matvienko held a meeting with the Chairwoman of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Dariga Nazarbayeva.

Valentina Matvienko Meets Ogtay Asadov in St Petersburg

Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko held a meeting with the Chairman of the Milli Majlis of the Azerbaijan Republic, Ogtay Asadov, on the sideline of the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States in St. Petersburg.

Valentina Matvienko Meets Ararat Mirzoyan in St Petersburg

On the sidelines of the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States in St. Petersburg, the Chairperson of the Federation Council, Valentina Matvienko, met with the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia, Ararat Mirzoyan.

Lavrov Holds Presentation of Novgorod Region

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks during the presentation of the Novgorod Region.

Putin Hosts Graduates of Management Personnel Pool Programme

President Vladimir Putin of Russia met in the Kremlin with the second group of graduates of the Management Personnel Pool programme organised by the Graduate School of Public Administration at the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration.

Putin's Statements After Talks with Rahmon

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon made statements for the press, following Russian-Tajikistan talks at the Kremlin.

Lavrov Welcomes Serbia's Dacic to Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivica Dacic in Moscow.

Vyacheslav Volodin Meets President of Tajikistan in State Duma

Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin met with President of Tajikistan Emomali Rakhmon, who is in Russia on a state visit.

Erdogan Welcomes Lukashenko to Ankara

Turkish President Recep Erdogan met with Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, who is in Turkey on a state visit.

Lavrov Meets Morocco's Bourita (Russian-Arab Forum)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with Morocco's Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, on the sideline of the Fifth Ministerial Session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Moscow.

Lavrov Meets Tunisia's Jhinaoui (Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tunisia Khemaies Jhinaoui, on the sideline of the Fifth Ministerial Session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Moscow.

Lukashenko Lays Wreath at Tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, during his visit to Turkey.

Lukashenko Arrives in Ankara

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Ankara on a state visit.

Lavrov’s Remarks at Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the Fifth Ministerial Session of the Russian-Arab Cooperation Forum in Moscow.

Putin Chairs Security Council Meeting (State Policy on Space)

Russian President Vladimir Putin chaired an expanded meeting of the Security Council at the Kremlin.
The meeting participants discussed the priority areas and ways to improve the state policy on space activities.

Lukashenko's Hockey Team Wins Republican Competitions

The hockey team of the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko won the Republican competitions among amateur teams for the prizes of the Presidential Sports Club. In the second match of the final series of the 12th tournament, the team of the Head of State beat the ice hockey players of the Minsk region on the ice of the capital's Olympic Park with a score of 3: 2.

Patriarch Kirill, Lavrov Discuss the Problems of Orthodoxy in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Ministry Weekly Briefing (Q & A)

Briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow.

Putin's Remarks at Gala Event to Celebrate Cosmonautics Day

President Vladimir Putin of Russia attended the First in Space gala event celebrating Cosmonautics Day, which took place at the State Kremlin Palace.

Putin Visits Energomash Association (Cosmonautics Day)

On Cosmonautics Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Academician Glushko Energomash Research and Production Association. Among other things, the head of state inspected a facility for assembling liquid-propellant rocket engines and gained an insight into advanced projects of the rocket and space industry, including the development of strategic missile systems and civilian goods. 

Putin Hosts a Cabinet Meeting (Agricultural Isues)

President Vladimir Putin hosts a meeting with Government members at the Kremlin.

The participants discussed the situation on the domestic motor fuel market and state support for agricultural sector ahead of the spring-time sowing season.

Putin Greets Senior Officers on New Appointments

Senior officers and prosecutors appointed to higher positions and awarded senior military (special) titles and class ranks were presented to the President of Russia Vladimir Putin in a ceremony held in the Grand Kremlin Palace’s Alexander Hall.

Putin Visits Church of Resurrection

Concluding his working trip to St Petersburg, Vladimir Putin visited the Church of the Resurrection at the Catherine Palace, located on the Tsarskoye Selo state museum preserve.

The President inspected the recent restoration works carried out with the support of Gazprom.

The President was accompanied by Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Northwestern Federal District Alexander Gutsan, Acting Governor of St Petersburg Alexander Beglov, Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller and the participants of the briefing meeting with permanent members of the Security Council held earlier in the day.

International Arctic Forum 2019 St Petersburg

The plenary session of 5th International Arctic Forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue, was held on April 9, 2019 in St Petersburg.

The theme of the sessions The Arctic: An Ocean of Opportunity. President of Russia Vladimir Putin, President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö, President of the Republic of Iceland Guðni Thorlacius Jóhannesson, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Norway Erna Solberg and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Sweden Stefan Löfven are taking part in the discussion.

The discussion is focused on the comprehensive development of Arctic territories, including the rational use of natural resources, environmental security, transport, protection of northern indigenous peoples’ interests and other aspects of sustainable growth in the Arctic region.

EU-China Summit 2019

The 21st bilateral summit between the EU and China was held on April 9, 2019 in Brussels, Belgium.

EU-China Summit participated: Premier Minister of China Li Keqiang, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker and President of the European Council Donald Tusk.

Putin Speaks at International Arctic Forum

President of Russia Vladimir Putin is attending the plenary session of 5th International Arctic Forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue, St Petersburg.

Lavrov’s Speech at International Arctic Forum

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the opening of the ministerial session of the 5th International Arctic Forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue, St. Petersburg.

Putin Meets with Finland's Niinistö

Russian President Vladimir Putin had a conversation with President of Finland Sauli Niinistö on the sidelines of the 5th International Arctic Forum The Arctic: Territory of Dialogue in St Petersburg.

Erdogan Excludes Influence of Third Countries on S-400 Deliveries

Putin Answers to Media Q About Idlib & Golan Heights

Putin Informs on Visa-Free Regime for Turks

Putin's Remarks on Russia-Turkey Trade Balance

Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks on the trade balance between Russia and Turkey, during a joint press conference with the Turkish President at the Kremlin.

Russia, Armenia Sends Humanitarian Aid for Iran Flood Survivors

At the request of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia, together with the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Armenia, has begun delivering supplies of humanitarian aid for the needs of the Iranian population affected by the devastating flood.

The cargo consisted of tents, blankets and folding beds for a total of more than 4,000 items of material resources purchased at the expense of the funds of the Russian Federation in the Center’s resupplied humanitarian stock.

Lavrov’s Interview for 'Valentina' Documentary

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's interview for the documentary "Valentina" (Valentina Matviyenko, Chairwoman of the Russian Federation Council).

Putin and Erdogan Give a Joint Press Conference

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a joint press conference in the Kremlin on the results of the Turkish President’s visit to Russia.

Putin, Erdogan Hosts Rountable with Russian-Turkish Business Leaders

Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey met in the Kremlin with leading members of the Russian and Turkish business communities at the Kremlin.

Putin, Erdogan Co-Chairs High-Level Russian-Turkish Cooperation Council

President Vladimir Putin of Russia and President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdogan chaired the eighth meeting of the High-Level Russian-Turkish Cooperation Council at the Kremlin.

Vladimir Putin & Recep Erdogan (Russian-Turkish Talks)

Talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who is on a working visit to Russia, began at the Kremlin.

Lavrov's Remarks After Talks with Jordan's Safadi (Q&A)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov remarks and answers to media questions during a joint news conference following talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Ayman Safadi of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan in Amman.

Lavrov Conveys Putin’s Message to Russian-Arab Business Council

Lavrov’s Remarks After Talks with Egypt's Shoukry (Q&A)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt Sameh Shoukry.

Russia's Top Rescuer Assesses Damage in Khabarovsk Territory

The head of the EMERCOM of Russia Yevgeny Zinichev assessed the situation at the place where the ground fell on the bed of the Bureya River in the Khabarovsk Territory.

Russian Rescuers Disarm Aerial Bombs in Kaliningrad Region

Rescuers EMERCOM of Russia began demining the territory of the Kaliningrad region.

During the World War II, active hostilities were conducted in the territory of the Kaliningrad Region.

Until now, experts annihilate up to four thousand explosive objects in battle sites every year.

Vladimir Kolokoltsev Meets Kim Yong-nam & Choe Pu-il in Pyongyang

In Pyongyang, the Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation, General of Police of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev, met with the Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme National Assembly of the DPRK, Kim Yong-nam.

Also, Mr Kolokoltsev met with the Minister of National Security of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Choe Pu-il.

Kolokoltsev Visits DPRK National Security Institute

As part of his visit to the DPRK, the Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation, the General of the Police of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev, visited the Kim Jong-il's Institute of People's Security of the DPRK in Pyongyang  is a leading educational institution that provides leadership training for the North Korean law enforcement system.

Russia's Top Policeman Lays Wreaths at Monument in Pyongyang

During his visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea in Pyongyang, the Minister of the Interior of the Russian Federation, Police General of the Russian Federation Vladimir Kolokoltsev, laid a wreath at the monument to the leaders of North Korea Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, located in the center of the city on Mansude hill.

Lavrov's Remarks After CIS Ministerial Summit

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a joint press conference with the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the CIS, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Meredov, Executive Secretary of the CIS Lebedev after the meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers, Moscow, April 5, 2019.

Lavrov Welcomes CIS Ministerial Summit to Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting of the CIS Council of Foreign Ministers, Moscow, April 5, 2019.

NATO's 70th Anniversary (Roundtable Tour)

NATO Foreign Ministers are meeting in Washington D.C. to mark the Alliance’s seventieth anniversary and address key security challenges. Ministers discussed NATO’s relations with Russia, progress in the fight against terrorism, and efforts to ensure fairer burden sharing in the Alliance, April 4,  2019.

Moscow Greets NATO on 70th Anniversary

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said at a weekly briefing: "What would we like to wish NATO on its 70th anniversary? Internal peace, less jitters, and going easy on fixed ideas and phobias. We would like to wish them wisdom."

NATO's Stoltenberg Forgot the History of His Homeland

In his remarks to the US Congress, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg mentioned Josef Stalin in the same breath with Adolf Hitler and ISIS, and said that “Stalin could not have been deterred with words.”

New Moscow Mercedes-Benz Dealership

Putin Opens Memory Watch 2019 National Event

Presedent of Russia Vladimir Putin took part in the opening ceremony of the Memory Watch 2019 national event at the Victory Museum on Moscow’s Poklonnaya Gora.

Vladimir Putin spoke at the Memory Watch 2019 plenary meeting and learned about the Russian Search Movement’s projects, including the Frontline Portrait: A Soldier’s Destiny, which presents 27 portraits of Red Army soldiers that were painted at the frontline.

This nationwide event, due to last until April 6, will involve over 250 representatives of search associations from 82 Russian regions. They will discuss preparations for celebrating the 75th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the implementation of the state patriotic education programme for young people and the organisation of search projects in 2019.

Memory Watch 2019 includes a number of events, such as search expeditions, caring for military burial sites, holding exhibitions and patriotic events linked with perpetuating the memory of the Motherland’s defenders who were killed in action.

Lavrov Interviews Moskovsky Komsomolets (part 2)

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the daily Moskovsky Komsomolets.

Lavrov Meets OPCW's Gonzalez in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with OPCW Technical Secretariat Director-General Fernando Arias Gonzalez in Moscow.

Lavrov Welcomes Abkhaz FM Kove to Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Abkhazia Daur Kove in Moscow.

Moscow, Kremlin, Putin Show Interview with Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions (Bishkek, March 28, 2019) for the show “Moscow. Kremlin. Putin” show.

Putin Fulfilled The New Year's Wish Of 13 Year Old Ksenia

Vladimir Putin talked by telephone with Ksenia Mazneva, 13, from St Petersburg, who took part in the New Year Tree of Wishes charity campaig...