Speech by President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, at the Joint Press Conference with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Council Donald Tusk, following the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Tusk's Speech Following 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit
Speech by President of the European Council Donald Tusk, at the Joint Press Conference with President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, following the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Roundtable Of 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit In Brussels
Extracts from roundtable of the plenary session, at the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Roundtable Of 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit In Brussels
Extracts from roundtable of the plenary session, at the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Brussels: 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit Official Welcome
Official handshake between President of the European Council Donald Tusk, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker, at the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Brussels: Juncker Arrives At 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit
President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker arrives at the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Poroshenko Arrives Brussels At 2018 EU-Ukraine Summit
President of the European Council Donald Tusk welcomes President of Ukraine Petro Poshoshenko, at the EU-Ukraine summit, Brussels, July 9, 2018.
Zhirinovsky & Co. Collects Strawberries Near Moscow
Vladimir Zhirinovsky visited the agricultural firm near Moscow, the Lenin State Farm. The leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia took part in the collection of strawberries together with the deputies of the faction in the State Duma and party activists.
Vienna: Magerini Sums Up Ministerial Meeting On Iran Nuclear Deal
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini sums up the ministerial meeting of the Joint Commission on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), Viena, Austria, July 5, 2018.
Moscow: Putin's Speech At International Cybersecurity Congress
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at a plenary session of the International Cybersecurity Congress organised by Sberbank with the support of Data Economy and the Association of Russian Banks, Moscow, July 5, 2018.
The International Cybersecurity Congress is taking place in Moscow on July 5–6. The forum is an intersectoral platform that facilitates the global cybersecurity dialogue against the backdrop of globalisation and digitalisation.
The Congress brings together the heads of major Russian and foreign companies, vendors of cybersecurity software and services, Russian federal officials and world experts.
The International Cybersecurity Congress is taking place in Moscow on July 5–6. The forum is an intersectoral platform that facilitates the global cybersecurity dialogue against the backdrop of globalisation and digitalisation.
The Congress brings together the heads of major Russian and foreign companies, vendors of cybersecurity software and services, Russian federal officials and world experts.
Vienna: Lavrov Meets Mogherini On Sideline Of JCPOA
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov met with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Joint Commission on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in Viena, Austria, July 5, 2018.
Vienna: Mogherini Meets Zarif On Sideline Of JCPOA
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini met with Foreign Affairs Minister of Iran Javad Zarif, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Joint Commission on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in Viena, Austria, July 5, 2018.
Vienna: Mogherini Meets Wang Yi On Sideline Of JCPOA
EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Federica Mogherini met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Joint Commission on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in Viena, Austria, July 5, 2018.
Vienna: Lavrov Meets Wang Yi On Sideline Of JCPOA
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China Wang Yi, on the sidelines of the ministerial meeting of the Joint Commission on the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in Viena, Austria, July 5, 2018.
Weekly News Briefing With Maria Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova holds a weekly news press briefing, Moscow, July 5, 2018..
Lukashenko Greets 2018 Military Graduates
Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko took part the ceremony to welcome graduates of military schools and high-ranking military officers at the Palace of Independence, Minsk, July 5, 2018.
Putin Held Meeting In Kremlin On Economic Issues
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting in the Kremlin on economic issues, Moscow, July 5, 2018.
Zhirinovsky Visits Fan Zone (Nikolskaya Street) Of 2018 World Cup
The leader of the Russian LDPR party, Vladimir Zhirinovsky, talked to fans and the press during his visit to the Moscow fan zone of the 2018 World Cup (Nikolskaya Street), July 3, 2018.
Russian FM Lavrov Welcomes US Senate Delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia Sergey Lavrov met with the US Senate delegation, Moscow, July 3, 2018.
Lukashenko Attends Republican Ball Of University Graduates
On June 30, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko took part in the Republican Ball of graduates of institutions of higher education. In his speech, the Head of State wished the graduates to be strong, to believe in themselves and set themselves high and noble goals.
Russian MFA Weekly Briefing With Maria Zakharova
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova holds a weekly news press briefing in Moscow, June 28, 2018.
Topics
2018 FIFA World Cup
Upcoming visit by Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
Current situation in Syria
Repatriation of Russian children from Iraqi Kurdistan to Russia
Results of the special session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention
US Permanent Representative in the UN Nikki Haley’s insinuations regarding the UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (New York, June 27-28)
Developments in connection with the so-called “Skripal case”
WADA President Craig Reedie receives Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Ukraine’s confrontations statements on Nord Stream 2
Sanctions imposed by the Ukrainian authorities against Russian NGOs
Propaganda and Zapovednik animated show on Deutsche Welle
EU approaches to Internet regulation
Foreign Minister’s Instagram account
US congressional delegation’s visit to Russia
Possibility of a 2+2 format meeting between Russia and Japan
Foreign delegations at the 2018 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok
Q & A
Topics
2018 FIFA World Cup
Upcoming visit by Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi
Current situation in Syria
Repatriation of Russian children from Iraqi Kurdistan to Russia
Results of the special session of the Conference of the States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention
US Permanent Representative in the UN Nikki Haley’s insinuations regarding the UN High-Level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States (New York, June 27-28)
Developments in connection with the so-called “Skripal case”
WADA President Craig Reedie receives Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire
Ukraine’s confrontations statements on Nord Stream 2
Sanctions imposed by the Ukrainian authorities against Russian NGOs
Propaganda and Zapovednik animated show on Deutsche Welle
EU approaches to Internet regulation
Foreign Minister’s Instagram account
US congressional delegation’s visit to Russia
Possibility of a 2+2 format meeting between Russia and Japan
Foreign delegations at the 2018 Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok
Q & A
Lukashenko, Steinmeier, Bellen Visits Trostenets Memorial Complex
On 29 June, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko together with the presidents of Germany and Austria Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Alexander Van der Bellen participates in the Сeremony to pay tribute to the Nazi victims at the site of the former death camp Trostenets (Trostenets Memorial Complex)
The musical episode Minute of Memory and Sorrow was presented before participants of the requiem rally. It was designed to symbolize the memory about victims of the Nazi atrocities and appeal for preventing a repeat of that dreadful war. An ensemble of violinists recited poetry and performed music. White doves were released into the sky at the end of the ceremony and the president of Belarus and the visiting dignitaries laid flowers at the commemorative slab of the memorial graveyard Blagovshchina.
The memorial complex consists of several locations where the Nazi invaders slaughtered people during World War Two: the Trostenets death camp, the Shashkovka site (a pit crematorium), and the Blagovshchina site (34 mass graves).
The first stage of the complex and the memorial sculpture Gate of Memory were opened at the site of the former death camp on 22 June 2015. The memorial graveyard Blagovshchina was accomplished as part of the second stage of the Trostenets Memorial Complex. A ceremony to bury remains of Nazism victims, which had been found in the course of construction work, was arranged there on 25 June 2018.
The musical episode Minute of Memory and Sorrow was presented before participants of the requiem rally. It was designed to symbolize the memory about victims of the Nazi atrocities and appeal for preventing a repeat of that dreadful war. An ensemble of violinists recited poetry and performed music. White doves were released into the sky at the end of the ceremony and the president of Belarus and the visiting dignitaries laid flowers at the commemorative slab of the memorial graveyard Blagovshchina.
The memorial complex consists of several locations where the Nazi invaders slaughtered people during World War Two: the Trostenets death camp, the Shashkovka site (a pit crematorium), and the Blagovshchina site (34 mass graves).
The first stage of the complex and the memorial sculpture Gate of Memory were opened at the site of the former death camp on 22 June 2015. The memorial graveyard Blagovshchina was accomplished as part of the second stage of the Trostenets Memorial Complex. A ceremony to bury remains of Nazism victims, which had been found in the course of construction work, was arranged there on 25 June 2018.
Channel 4 Interview With FM Lavrov
British Channel 4 Interview with Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, June 29, 2018.
Lukashenko Presents State Awards At Independence Palace Reception
On the eve of the Independence Day of Belarus, President Alexander Lukashenko presented state awards to outstanding citizens of this country, the Independence Palace, Minsk, June 27, 2018.
Putin Hosts Military Graduates At Kremlin Reception
Vladimir Putin took part in the reception at the Grand Kremlin Palace in honor of the graduates of the military academies of the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry for Emergency Situations, the Federal Security Service, the Federal Guard Service and the National Guard of Russia, the higher educational institutions of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the federal penitentiary service, Moscow, June 28, 2018.
Belarus President Lukashenko Receives Credentials Of Foreign Ambassadors
Peacefulness is at the heart of the Belarusian foreign policy, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko said as he received credentials of ambassadors of foreign states on 26 June, Minsk.
The credentials were handed over to the Belarusian President by the ambassadors of Zambia, Italy, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Ecuador.
The credentials were handed over to the Belarusian President by the ambassadors of Zambia, Italy, the Republic of Cyprus, the Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Poland, Uzbekistan, and Ecuador.
Brotherhood International Drills: Russia, Belarus, Serbia
The Russian-Belarussian-Serbian tactical drills dubbed Slavic Brotherhood-2018 underway in Russia’s southern Krasnodar Region were officially opened by the defense ministries of the three countries, after which the military exercises entered their active phase on Tuesday.
The joint tactical drills Slavic Brotherhood-2018 are running at the Rayevsky range in Novorossiysk on June 18-28. As Russia’s Defense Ministry reported earlier, the paratroopers from the three countries are practicing special measures to set up and employ a coalition tactical group to accomplish peace-keeping and counter-terror missions.
An official ceremony was held on Tuesday to open the drills. During the ceremony, the flags of the three countries were hoisted. The ceremony was attended by the drill’s head, Deputy Commander of Russia’s Airborne Force for Peacekeeping Operations and the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organization) Rapid Reaction Force Lieutenant-General Alexander Vyaznikov, Commander of the Belarusian Army Special Operations Forces Major-General Vadim Denisenko and Chief of Staff of the Serbian Army’s Special Brigade Sinisa Stasevic.
Putin Congratulates Erdogan On His Reelection As President
Vladimir Putin sent a message of greetings to Recep Tayyip Erdogan on his reelection as President of the Republic of Turkey, and the Justice and Development Party’s victory in the latest elections. The President of Russia said the results of the vote fully confirm Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s political weight and the wide support of the policy pursued under his leadership to address the urgent social and economic challenges facing Turkey and to strengthen the country's foreign policy positions. Vladimir Putin noted with satisfaction the progressive development of Russian-Turkish partner relations that have confidently reached a strategic level in certain areas. The Russian President reaffirmed his readiness to continue the substantive dialogue and close cooperation on the bilateral, regional and international agenda, stressing that this undoubtedly meets the fundamental interests of the peoples of Russia and Turkey, and the goals of ensuring peace, stability and security on the Eurasian continent.
Medvedev Visits His Alma Mater In St Petersburg
During his visit to St. Petersburg, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev held a meeting of the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg State University, June 25, 2018.
Before the meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Prime Minister visited the Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus of the Graduate School of Management of the St. Petersburg State University, inspected the auditorium, the assembly hall, and the student club.
Before the meeting of the Board of Trustees, the Prime Minister visited the Mikhailovskaya Dacha campus of the Graduate School of Management of the St. Petersburg State University, inspected the auditorium, the assembly hall, and the student club.
2004 Presidential Inauguration Of Vladimir Putin
The countdown of the second four-year presidential term for Vladimir Putin began at noon on May 7, 2004.
At the start of the ceremony, the State Flag of Russia, the President’s Standard, the Constitution and the Badge of the President of Russia were brought into St. Andrew’s Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
The President’s motorcade drove through the Spasskaya Tower Gate towards the Grand Kremlin Palace. On ordinary days the head of state enters the Kremlin through the Borovitsky Gate.
To the sound of the presidential fanfare, Mr Putin walked to St Andrew’s Hall passing through the Georgievsky and Alexandrovsky Halls.
After taking an oath of allegiance to the people of Russia, President Putin addressed the nation.
To a 30-salvo salute, the head of state emerged into the Kremlin’s Sobornaya Square to review the Presidential Regiment. The Regiment marched in three columns. The highlight of the review was the march of the Honorary Cavalry Escort of 21 mounted cavalrymen wearing Russian Army uniforms from the time of the 1812 war against Napoleon.
The ceremony lasted about 25 minutes, half the time a similar ceremony lasted four years ago. Among the 1700 invited guests were holders of the Order of St. Andrew, Heroes of Russia, the Services to Motherland Order categories I and II; representatives of the Government, the Federation Council, the State Duma, the President’s Staff, the Central Election Commission; representatives of main religions; the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow; representatives of the President’s campaign headquarters, non-governmental organisations and associations. Also present were numerous journalists, members of the Presidential Councils on Science and High Technologies, Culture and Arts, Physical Culture and Sports and representatives of business circles.
After the inauguration ceremony, President Putin visited Annunciation Cathedral at the Kremlin where Patriarch Alexii II of Moscow and All Russia gave a a short prayer on the occasion of Mr Putin’s inauguration as President of Russia.
At the start of the ceremony, the State Flag of Russia, the President’s Standard, the Constitution and the Badge of the President of Russia were brought into St. Andrew’s Hall at the Grand Kremlin Palace.
The President’s motorcade drove through the Spasskaya Tower Gate towards the Grand Kremlin Palace. On ordinary days the head of state enters the Kremlin through the Borovitsky Gate.
To the sound of the presidential fanfare, Mr Putin walked to St Andrew’s Hall passing through the Georgievsky and Alexandrovsky Halls.
After taking an oath of allegiance to the people of Russia, President Putin addressed the nation.
To a 30-salvo salute, the head of state emerged into the Kremlin’s Sobornaya Square to review the Presidential Regiment. The Regiment marched in three columns. The highlight of the review was the march of the Honorary Cavalry Escort of 21 mounted cavalrymen wearing Russian Army uniforms from the time of the 1812 war against Napoleon.
The ceremony lasted about 25 minutes, half the time a similar ceremony lasted four years ago. Among the 1700 invited guests were holders of the Order of St. Andrew, Heroes of Russia, the Services to Motherland Order categories I and II; representatives of the Government, the Federation Council, the State Duma, the President’s Staff, the Central Election Commission; representatives of main religions; the heads of diplomatic missions accredited in Moscow; representatives of the President’s campaign headquarters, non-governmental organisations and associations. Also present were numerous journalists, members of the Presidential Councils on Science and High Technologies, Culture and Arts, Physical Culture and Sports and representatives of business circles.
After the inauguration ceremony, President Putin visited Annunciation Cathedral at the Kremlin where Patriarch Alexii II of Moscow and All Russia gave a a short prayer on the occasion of Mr Putin’s inauguration as President of Russia.
Lavrov Exchange T-Shirts With Rynders
Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov met with Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium Didier Reynders, who came to Russia for the 2018 World Cup, Moscow, June 23, 2018.
Lavrov welcomed his Belgian colleague and exchanged T-shirts with him.
Lavrov welcomed his Belgian colleague and exchanged T-shirts with him.
Putin's Address To 2018 Russian School Leavers
President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed to Russian school leavers, June 23, 2018.
"We all believe in you, respect your views on life, your hobbies, even though they are so different from ours, and your choice of path in life"
"We will make every effort to make Russia a country of opportunities for you, so that each of you will achieve personal success"
Putin & Moon: Russian-South Korean Talks
President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in made statements for the media following the bilateral meeting in the Kremlin, Moscow, June 22, 2018.
The South Korean leader is is currently on a state visit in Russia.
Earlier, after the official welcoming ceremony, Vladimir Putin and Moon Jae-in had a discussion on the key aspects of bilateral cooperation and their countries’ approaches to settling current international problems. The consultations continued in expanded format with the participation of the two countries’ delegations.
Following the talks, a Joint Statement by the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea was adopted and a package of interdepartmental and corporate documents was signed. In particular, the documents concern building a Russia-South Korea innovation platform for the fourth industrial revolution, free trade between Russia and South Korea, convening the Russia-South Korea Forum of Interregional Cooperation, and cooperation in telecommunications and information and communications technologies.
Other documents signed include an agreement on the Year of Cultural Exchanges in 2020 and on cooperation in physical fitness and sport, social security, power generation, the LNG business, cooperation between Russian Railways and the Korea Railroad Corporation, as well as the establishment of a Diagnostic Medical Centre in Moscow.
The South Korean leader is is currently on a state visit in Russia.
Earlier, after the official welcoming ceremony, Vladimir Putin and Moon Jae-in had a discussion on the key aspects of bilateral cooperation and their countries’ approaches to settling current international problems. The consultations continued in expanded format with the participation of the two countries’ delegations.
Following the talks, a Joint Statement by the Russian Federation and the Republic of Korea was adopted and a package of interdepartmental and corporate documents was signed. In particular, the documents concern building a Russia-South Korea innovation platform for the fourth industrial revolution, free trade between Russia and South Korea, convening the Russia-South Korea Forum of Interregional Cooperation, and cooperation in telecommunications and information and communications technologies.
Other documents signed include an agreement on the Year of Cultural Exchanges in 2020 and on cooperation in physical fitness and sport, social security, power generation, the LNG business, cooperation between Russian Railways and the Korea Railroad Corporation, as well as the establishment of a Diagnostic Medical Centre in Moscow.
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