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.
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.
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.
Young Cossacks Participates in UN Global Security Week
Young residents of the Stavropol Territory decided to make their original contribution to the Global Week and took part in the filming of a dancing flash mob on the main square of the district.
Lavrov Sums Third Round of Talks on Russia-Japan Peace Treaty
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov sums up the third round of talks on a Peace Treaty between Russia and Japan, during a joint press conference with Japanese Foreign Minister Tarō Kōno, Moscow, May 10, 2019.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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