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Shoygu's Remarks at 4th Russia-Japan 2+2 Talks in Tokyo

Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu delivers remarks at the talks between the foreign and defence ministers of Russia and Japan in the two-plus-two format, Tokyo, May 30, 2019.

Putin Awards Parents with Many Children with Order of Parental Glory

On the eve of International Children's Day, Vladimir Putin presented the Order of Parental Glory to parents with many children (seven or more), The Kremlin, Moscow, May 30, 2019.

Putin's Remarks on Artificial Intelligence

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting on the development of artificial intelligence technologies, May 30, 2019.

Lavrov Urges Journalists to Always Be Objective

Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov urges journalists to always be objective and write about what is actually happening, answering a question from a journalist about the resignation of the Austrian government in connection with the fake video with obvious Russophobic undertones, Ljubljana, May 29, 2019.

Lavrov Condemns Provocation in Kosovska Mitrovica

Responding to media questions, during a press conference in Ljubljana on May 29, Sergey Lavrov condemned a recent provocation in Kosovska Mitrovica.

Lavrov's Statement at Unveiling Monument to Davorin Hostnik

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers statement at the unveiling ceremony of a monument to Davorin Hostnik, Smartno pri Litiji, May 29, 2019.

Russian's Lavrov Meets Slovenia's Cerar in Ljubljana

During his visit to Slovenia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Miro Cerar, Ljubljana, May 29, 2019.

FM Lavrov Meets PM Šarec in Ljubljana

During his visit to Slovenia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Prime Minister of Slovenia Marjan Šarec, Ljubljana, May 29, 2019.

Lavrov’s Remarks After Talks with Slovenian FM in Ljubljana

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at a joint news conference following talks with Slovenian Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Miro Cerar, Ljubljana, May 29, 2019.

Lukashenko's Remarks at EAEU Summit in Nur-Sultan

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko delivers remarks at the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, Nur-Sultan, May 29, 2019.

Nur Sultan's EAEU Summit in Narrow Format

Putin Partipates in EAEU Summit in Nur Sultan

Russian President Vladimir Putin partipates in the meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council, Nur-Sultan, May 29, 2019.

Ahead of the meeting, the President met with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The meeting is timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union.

Apart from the heads of the EAEU member states (Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia), President of Moldova Igor Dodon was invited to the meeting as the head of an EAEU observer state and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon will be attending the event as a guest of honour.

The Supreme Council members will review the EAEU’s performance over the past five years and outline tasks for expanding interaction in various areas, including trade, the economy, manufacturing, finance and social policy. A number of joint documents are to be signed at the meeting.

Lavrov’s Remarks at Opening Ceremony of Museum of Russian Expatriates

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at the opening ceremony of the Museum of Russian Expatriates, Moscow, May 28, 2019.

Lukashenko Meets with Tokayev in Nur-Sultan

Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko meets with President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev at the Acorda Residence, Nur-Sultan, May 28, 2019.

President Lukashenko Arrives in Kazakhstan

On May 29 in Nur-Sultan, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko will take part in a meeting of the Supreme Eurasian Economic Council timed to coincide with the fifth anniversary of the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union.

Lavrov Awards Afghan's Nadir Shah with Order of Friendship

At the ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russian-Afghan diplomatic relations, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov presented Order of Friendship to Chairman of the Council of the Afghan Business Centre in Moscow Mohammad Nadir Shah Juma Khan, Moscow, May 28, 2019.

Lavrov’s Remarks at 100th Anniversary of Russian Afghan Diplomatic Relat...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at a ceremonial meeting dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Russian-Afghan diplomatic relations, Moscow, May 28, 2019.

Putin Congratulates Russian Border Guards

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated service personnel and veterans of the FSB Border Guard Service on their professional holiday, Border Guards Day, The Kremlin, Moscow, May 28, 2019.

Lavrov's Remarks During Talks with Belarus's Makei

.Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus Vladimir Makei, Moscow, May 27, 2019.

Lavrov, Parrilla Signs New Plan of Russia-Cuba Consultations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla sign a new plan of consultations for 2020−2022, Moscow, May 27, 2019.

Lavrov's Remarks During Talks with Cuba's Parrilla

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Foreign Minister of the Republic of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Moscow, May 27, 2019.

Lukashenko Inspects Minsk Ring Road

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko got acquainted with the arrangement of the Minsk ring road, as well as the improvement and development of the adjacent territories.

Lavrov's Statement at Joint Press Conference with Second FM of Brunei

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement for the media during the joint news conference following talks with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Yusof, Moscow, May 24, 2019.

Sergey Lavrov Meets Darussalam Dato Erywan Yusof in Moscow

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Second Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brunei Darussalam Dato Erywan Yusof, Moscow, May 24, 2019.

Moscow Reacts to Fighting Joe’s Remarks on Russia’s Nuclear Doctrine

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented the remarks on Russia’s nuclear doctrine by Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph Dunford 'Fighting Joe' at a Congressional hearing.

New Planted Stories on Salisbury and Amesbury Cases

At her weekly press briefing, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented the New planted stories regarding the Salisbury and Amesbury cases, which appeared in The Guardian last week, Moscow, May 23, 2019.

Putin Receives Vietnam PM at the Kremlin

Putin Hosts Cabinet Meeting on Social Support for People

Lavrov’s Press Point After CSTO Ministerial Summit in Bishkek

Putin's Speech at Congress of Independent Trade Unions of Russia

Lavrov’s Remarks During Jeenbekov’s Meeting with CSTO Ministers

Lavrov Sums SCO Ministerial Summit in Bishkek

Lavrov Meets Wang Yi in Bishkek

Lavrov's Remarks at SCO Ministerial Summit in Bishkek

Lavrov, Qureshi Signs Russian Pakistan Statement on Non Placement of Wea...

Lavrov Meets with Kyrgyz President in Bishkek

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with President of the Kyrgyz Republic Sooronbay Jeenbekov, Bishkek, May 22, 2019.

Mr. Lavrov arrived in Bishkek to participate in the SCO ministerial summit.

Lavrov’s Press Point After Council of Europe in Helsinki

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following the 129th Session of the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, Helsinki, May 17, 2019Ю

Lavrov's Remarks at Council of Europe in Helsinki

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the 129th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, which marking its 70th anniversary in Helsinki, May 17, 2019.

Putin Hosts Mega-Grant Recipients & Young Scientists

President of Russia Vladimir Putin meets with mega-grant recipients and young scientists in Sochi, May 17, 2019.

Sergey Lavrov Meets Jacek Czaputowicz in Helsinki

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Poland Jacek Czaputowicz on the sidelines of the 129th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Helsinki, May 17, 2019.

Sergey Lavrov Meets Didier Reynders in Helsinki

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a bilateral meeting with the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs, Belgian Defense Minister Didier Reynders on the sidelines of the 129th Session of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe, Helsinki, May 17, 2019.

Putin Chairs Final Sochi's Military Meeting

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a final round in a series of meetings with senior Defence Ministry officials and defence industry CEOs, Sochi, May 17, 2019.

This time, the meetings were dedicated primarily to the developing and equipping the Aerospace Forces (VKS) with the latest weapons: Peresvet tactical combat laser systems and the Kinzhal hypersonic air-launched missile system.

Putin Hosts Meeting on Russian Military Orbital Group

President of Russia Vladimir Putin hosts a third meeting with Defence Ministry leadership and defence industry heads. The participants reviewed the state and development prospects of the orbital component of the Russian Aerospace Forces, Sochi, May 16, 2019.

Putin Attends Truth & Justice Media Forum

President Vladimir Putin attended the plenary session of the Truth and Justice Independent Regional and Local Media Forum, Sochi, May 16, 2019.

Journalists, bloggers, editors-in-chief and heads of federal media organisations are discussing the implementation of national projects and other topical issues as part of the media forum organised by the Russian Popular Front.

Putin, Bellen Participates in Sochi Dialogue Civil Society Forum

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and Alexander Van der Bellen participates in the constituent meeting of the Sochi Dialogue Civil Society Forum, May 15, 2019.

The forum was established at the initiative of the heads of state to promote direct ties between the civil societies of Russia and Austria.

Putin Holds Sochi's Military Meeting on Combat Aviation

Vladimir Putin held a second military meeting on defence issues. This time, the Russian President reviews issues concerning the aviation component of the Aerospace Forces (VKS), Sochi, May 15, 2019.

Putin, Bellen Gave Joint Press Conference in Sochi

President of Russia Vladimir Putin and the Federal President of Austria Alexander Van der Bellen gave a joint press conference, following talks in Sochi, May 15, 2019.

Putin & Bellen Hold Talks in Sochi

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks in Sochi with the Federal President of Austria Alexander van der Bellen, who arrived in Russia on a working visit, Sochi, May 15, 2019.

Lavrov & Pompeo Hold Joint Press Conference in Sochi

Putin Receives Pompeo at Bocharov Ruchei Residence

President of Russia Vladimir Putin received US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at the Bocharov Ruchei residence, Sochi, May 14, 2019.

Putin Chairs Meeting on Development of Astrakhan Region

President of Russia Vladimir Putin held a meeting in Akhtubinsk on the socioeconomic development of the Astrakhan Region, May 14, 2019.

Putin Visits Chkalov Flight Test Center

During his visit to Astrahan Region, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited the Chkalov State Flight Test Center, Akhtubinsk, May 14, 2019.

Pompeo Arrives in Sochi for Talks with Lavrov

Lavrov's Remarks After Talks with Wang Yi in Sochi

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with State Council member and Foreign Minister of the PRC Wang Yi, Sochi, May 13, 2019.

Putin Opens Next Series of Military Meetings

Eastern Partnership 10th Anniversary

Highlights of the 10th Anniversary of the Eastern Partnership, Brussels, May 13, 2019.

Putin Receives Wang Yi at Sochi's Residence

President of Russia Vladimir Putin received Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi at the Bocharov Ruchei residence, Sochi, May 13, 2019.

Putin Visits Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant

During his visit to Tatarstan, President of Russia Vladimir Putin visited the Gorbunov Kazan Aviation Plant, Kazan, May 13, 2019.

Poroshenko Presents Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise to Donald Tusk

Poroshenko's Visit to NATO Headquarters

Sergey Lavrov Meets Wang Yi in Sochi

Lukashenko Receives German Ambassador to Belarus

President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko notes the contribution of Germany and its ambassador Peter Dettmar to the normalization of relations between Belarus and the European Union.

Lukashenko Lays Wreath at Victory Monument in Minsk

On Victory Day, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko participates in Wreath-laying Ceremony at Victory Monument, Minsk, May 9, 2019.

Putin Participates in Immortal Regiment March

For the fifth time President Vladimir Putin joined the Immortal Regiment march on Victory Day, Red Square, Moscow, May 9, 2019.

The President walked through Red Square carrying a portrait of his father, a veteran of the Great Patriotic War.

On May 9, people in Russia and abroad join the Immortal Regiment march, carrying portraits of their relatives who participated in the Great Patriotic War.

Putin's Remarks at Reception to Mark Victory Day 2019

President of Russia Vladimir Putin attended the official reception at the Kremlin to mark the 74th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945, The Kremlin, Moscow, May 9, 2019.

Putin Lays Wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

After Victory Parade on Red Square, Vladimir Putin laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden.

The ceremony was concluded with the national anthem of Russia and a march of military formations.

Following that, the President laid flowers at the Hero City obelisks.

Putin's Remarks at Victory Parade on Red Square

Russian President Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 74th anniversary of Victory in the 1941–1945 Great Patriotic War, Red Square, Moscow, May 9, 2019.

Lavrov's Statement, Q&A After Talks with Zarif

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions at a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif, Moscow, May 8, 2019.

Putin Hosts Meeting of Presidential Council for Strategic Development

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the meeting of the Presidential Council for Strategic Development and National Projects with a Minute of Silence in memory of the victims of the plane crash (SSJ-100) in Moscow's Sheremetyevo, The Kremlin, Moscow, May 8, 2019.

Lavrov-Zarif Talks in Moscow on Nuclear Deal

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meets with Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif, Moscow, May 8, 2019.

Lavrov Lays Flowers to Memorial Plaque to Diplomats Killed in WWII

Medvedev Supports Relatives of SSJ-100 Victims

San José Hosts Meeting of ICG on Venezuela

On May 7, 2019, Costa Rica's San José hosts third meeting of International Contact Group on Venezuela.

Rovaniemi 2019: Lavrov's Remarks at Arctic Council Ministerial Meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delivers remarks at the  11th Arctic Council Ministerial meeting in Rovaniemi, Finland, May 7, 2019.

Elusive Gang of Robbers Arrested in Moscow

Employees of the Moscow police together with colleagues from the Russian FSB detained six suspects of numerous robberies in the territory of the Moscow region during several years.

Lavrov's Remarks, Q&A During Press Conference with Arreaza

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during a joint news conference following talks with Foreign Minister of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Jorge Arreaza in Moscow, on May 5, 2019.

Lavrov Briefs Media on Talks with Pompeo in Finland

Russian Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to media questions before and after his meeting with US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo, Rovaniemi, May 6, 2019.

Question: How many secretaries of state is this now, Foreign Minister Lavrov, that you’ve met with?

Lavrov: I stopped counting.

Question: After who?

Lavrov: Long ago…

Plane Caught Fire at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport

At least 13 people have died in the plane fire at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport, six more were hurt.

The Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane with 73 passengers and five crew members was bound from Sheremetyevo for Russia’s northwestern city of Murmansk when it requested emergency landing. It caught fire while landing.

President Putin instructed to conduct the most thorough investigation of the incident and provide the necessary assistance to the victims.

Vladimir Putin deeply condoles with all those who have lost relatives and friends as a result of the accident.

Lavrov's Talks with Venezuela's Arreaza in Moscow

On May 5, 2019, in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Jorge Arreaza.

EU Open Day 2019

On May 4, 2019, European Council open their doors to the public. This event is part of the annual celebrations for Europe day in Brussels. Visitors can visit the information stands in the Justus Lipsius building, take a guided tour of the Europa building and engage in the many activities organised.

Putin, Trump Discuss Critical Agenda During Phone Call

On May 3, 2019, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump, at the initiative of the American side.

Lavrov Briefs Press on Phone Conversation with Pompeo

During his press conference in Tashkent, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answered journalists' questions about his phone conversation with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the situation in Venezuela, and also commented recent statement on President Maduro's attempted to flee to Cuba...

Lavrov's Remarks After Talks with President & FM of Uzbekistan

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks following talks with President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Foreign Minister Abdulaziz Kamilov in Tashkent.

Putin Signs Law on Russian Internet (Runet)

President Vladimir Putin of Russia has signed the law on providing a stable operation of the Russian Internet (Runet) in case it is disconnected from the global infrastructure of the World Wide Web.


According to the law, in case there are threats to the stable, safe and integral operation of the Russian Internet on Russian territory, the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media will be able to carry out "the centralized operation of the general communications network." The Russian government will approve the order of this management and will determine kinds of threats and measures to eliminate them. In particular, the cabinet of ministers will determine "cases of managing hardware for threat countering and conveying binding orders." The cabinet of ministers will also "determine conditions and cases in which a communications provider has the right not to direct traffic through the hardware for threat countering."

The Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media will provide this hardware to communications providers free of charge. The federal service will also determine the specifications for installing these systems and the requirements for their use by communication networks. A provider that installs this hardware is released from the obligation to block banned information if access to it in the communication network of this provider is restricted with the use of these systems under the centralized operation of the general communications network (as the Federal Service for Supervision of Communications, Information Technology and Mass Media will carry out access restriction).

Putin’s Order on Granting Russian Citizenship to Foreigners

President of Russia Vladimir Putin signed the Executive Order On Certain Categories of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons Entitled to a Fast-Track Procedure when Applying for Russian Citizenship.


Executive order on certain categories of foreign citizens and stateless persons entitled to fast-track procedure when applying for Russian citizenship

With a view to protecting human and citizens’ rights and freedoms, and guided by universally recognised principles and norms of international law, in accordance with Article 29 of Federal Law No. 62-FZ of May 31, 2002 On Citizenship in the Russian Federation, the President ordered the granting of the right to a fast-track procedure when applying for Russian citizenship to:

Ukrainian citizens who do not have citizenship in another state, and stateless persons who were born and permanently resided in the Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol, who left the specified territories before March 18, 2014, as well as their children, spouses and parents;

citizens of Ukraine and stateless persons who have a temporary residence permit in the Russian Federation, a regular residence permit in the Russian Federation, a refugee certificate, a certificate of temporary asylum in the Russian Federation or a certificate of participation in the State Programme to facilitate the voluntary resettlement of compatriots living abroad permanently residing in certain districts of the Donetsk and Lugansk regions of Ukraine as of April 7, 2014 and April 27, 2014, respectively, as well as their children, spouses and parents, to the Russian Federation;

foreign citizens and stateless persons subjected to illegal deportation from the territory of the Crimean ASSR themselves or their direct relatives in the ascending line, as well as to their children and spouses;

citizens of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, the Republic of Iraq, the Republic of Yemen and the Syrian Arab Republic, who were born in the RSFSR and were formerly citizens of the Soviet Union, as well as their children, spouses and parents.

The Executive Order sets forth the procedure for submitting applications for obtaining citizenship in the Russian Federation, contains the list of required documents, and establishes the timeframe for application processing.

Furthermore, the Executive Order stipulates that an application for Russian citizenship filed by a citizen of Ukraine, another foreign citizen or a stateless person, will be rejected if they are involved in the activities of organisations that are reported to be involved in extremist activity or terrorism, or if a body that investigates the financing of terrorism has ruled that the said individual’s accounts or other property be frozen, or if there is a court decision to suspend bank account transactions or other transactions related to their money or other property.

The Executive Order comes into force on the day of its official publication. (May 1, 2019)


Minister Kolokoltsev Reports to Putin on Traffic Safety

Minister of the Interior Vladimir Kolokoltsev reported to President Vladimir Putin on the traffic safety situation during the regular meeting of the Head of State with members of the Government at the Kremlin.

May Day Rally at Moscow's Red Square

Around 100,000 members of Trade Union attended a rally on International Labour Day at Moscow's Red Square.

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...