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Lavrov Welcomes Muallem to Russian Foreign Ministry in Moscow

Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks during talks with Walid Muallem, Syrian Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Foreign and Expatriates Minister, Moscow, August 30, 2018.

Putin's Address to Russian Citizens

Vladimir Putin Visits New School in Ob City

On August 28, 2018, as part of his working trip to the Novosibirsk Region, Vladimir Putin visited the newly built secondary school No. 2 in the city of Ob.

Putin's Address to Technoprom 2018 International Forum

On August 28, 2018, in Novosibirsk Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the International Forum of Technological Development Technoprom-2018, and also visited a number of stands at an exhibition on technological development.

The forum’s main theme is promoting technological leadership of the Russian economy by developing and accelerating the implementation of research-intensive smart technology in traditional industries.

Putin's Remarks on Development of Fuel and Energy Industry

Vladimir Putin held a meeting of the Commission on the Strategy for the Development of the Fuel and Energy Industry and Environmental Safety in Kemerovo, August 27, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Spent Weekend in Tyva

Before his working trip to the Kemerovo Region, the President spent the weekend in Tyva on the Yenisei, August 27, 2018.

Putin Lays Flowers at Monument In Memory of Kuzbass Miners

Before the meeting of the Commission for Strategic Development of the Fuel and Energy Sector and Environmental Security, Vladimir Putin visited the Krasnaya Gorka museum preserve and laid flowers at the memorial In Memory of Kuzbass Miners, Kemerovo Region, August 27, 2018.

Putin Visits Chernigovets Open-Cut Mine

During his trip to the Kemerovo Region, Vladimir Putin visited the Chernigovets open-cut mine to learn about its operations and meet with the workers, August 27, 2018.

Pompeo Makes Personnel Announcement at Department of State

Trump Posthumously Awards the Medal of Honor to Sgt. Chapman

Donald Trump posthumously awards the Medal of Honor to Air Force Tech. Sgt. John A. Chapman for extraordinary heroism during the March 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan during a White House ceremony, Aug. 22, 2018. Chapman was then inducted into the Pentagon Hall of Heroes on Aug. 23, 2018.

Putin Meets Russia's Search Movement and WWII Veterans

On August 23, 2018, During his trip to the Kursk Region, where main events are taking place to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Soviet Army victory over the Nazi invaders in the Battle of Kursk, Vladimir Putin visited the memorial museum Command Post of the Central Front and met with members of Russia's search movement and Great Patriotic War veterans.

During the tour, the President saw the re-dug military bunker of front commander Konstantin Rokossovsky who commanded the Soviet forces in the Battle of Kursk, and the exhibit of military equipment from that era.

Putin Marks 75th Anniversary of Victory in Battle of Kursk

Vladimir Putin arrived in Kursk, where main events are taking place to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Soviet troops' victory over Nazi invaders in the Battle of Kursk, August 23, 2018.

Putin Visits Plotforma S-70 Combat Sambo Tournament in Sochi

On August 23, 2018, Vladimir Putin attended the Plotforma S-70 9th International Professional Combat Sambo Tournament of League S-70.

Putin and Niinistö Hold Joint Press Conference in Sochi

Vladimir Putin and Sauli Niinistö held a joint news conference following Russia-Finland talks, Sochi, August 22, 2018.

Putin's Address to Army 2018 Forum

President of Russia Vladimir Putin addressed participants and guests of the Army 2018 International Military-Technical Forum, Moscow, August 21, 2018.

Vladimir Putin At Wedding of Karin Kneissl and Wolfgang Meilinger

Vladimir Putin was a guest at the wedding of Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl and Wolfgang Meilinger, Graz, Austria, August 18, 2018.

Merkel and Putin in Mezeberg Ahead German-Russian Talks

Angela Merkel and Vladimir Putin made press statements, ahead the German-Russian talks, Mezeberg Castle, August 18, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Visits Graz (Austria) and Berlin (Germany)

President of Russia Vladimir Putin briefly visited the Austrian city of Graz on his way to Berlin for talks with Federal Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel. Mr Putin was a guest at the wedding of Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl and Wolfgang Meilinger, Graz, Berlin, August 18, 2018.

Walk Around The World: Lena Pillars (Eastern Siberia, Russia)

Lena Pillars is the name given to a natural rock formation along the banks of the Lena River in far eastern Siberia. The pillars are 150–300 metres (490–980 ft) high, and were formed in some of the Cambrian period sea-basins. The Lena Pillars Nature Park was inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2012.

Moscow Concerned About Lack of Information About Skripals

"We are concerned about the lack of information about Yulia Skripal and her father’s condition or whereabouts, and are stunned by the British authorities’ continued refusal to provide consular staff of the Russian embassy access to them." - notes Maria Zakharova at a weekly press briefing in the Russian Foreign Ministry, August 15, 2018.

UNHCR’s Involvement in Evacuating White Helmets

Maria Zakharova comments on media reports on UNHCR’s involvement in evacuating the White Helmets, at the Russian Foreign Ministry's weekly press briefing in Svetlogorsk, August 15, 2018.

Dmitry Medvedev Visits Kronotsky State Nature Reserve (Kamchatka)

During his trip to the Kamchatka Territory, Dmitry Medvedev visited the Kronotsky State Reserve and met with employees.

The Situation in Syria Has Been Steadily Improving

"The situation on the ground in Syria has been steadily improving," - said Maria Zakharova at a weekly press briefing in the Russian Foreign Ministry, Moscow, August 15, 2018.

Vladimir Putin Meets Yang Jiechi in Sochi

Vladimir Putin met in Sochi with Yang Jiechi, member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China’s Central Committee responsible for foreign policy, on August 15, 2018.

Various bilateral issues were discussed, as well as details of the upcoming visit to Russia by President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping.

Putin Receives Berdymukhamedov At His Sochi Residence

Vladimir Putin received President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov at his Sochi residence, on August 15, 2018.

During the meeting, the leaders discussed key issues of developing bilateral cooperation in the political, trade, economic, scientific, educational, cultural and humanitarian areas, as well as major regional issues.

Earlier in the day, the Russian President visited Pyatigorsk, where he took part in the Mashuk-2018 North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum.

Welcome Mr Putin To My Hometown! Mashuk 2018 Educational Forum

On August 15, 2018, Vladimir Putin attended the Mashuk 2018 North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum in Pyatigorsk.
Welcome Mr. President to my Hometown!
The President toured exhibitions and displays, and addressed forum participants.
The Mashuk North Caucasus Youth Educational Forum has been held in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Territory, on Komsomolskaya Polyana at the foot of Mount Mashuk since 2010.

Lavrov’s Interview With Kazakhstan TV For Film 'The Aktau Summit: Caspia...

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with the TV and Radio Complex of the President of Kazakhstan for the film “The Aktau Summit: Caspian Culmination,” Aktau, August 12, 2018

Lavrov Comments on US Sanctions Against Russia, Iran and Turkey

Sergey Lavrov answers to media questions "What does Moscow think about the United States tightening its sanctions on Russia, Iran and Turkey? How much will this affect the crises in the region, especially the coordination of the Syrian dossier and Russia's desire to find a solution to the refugee problem?" and "European countries recently condemned US sanctions on Turkey and Iran. What does Russia think about these sanctions? Is it possible to use national currency in international trade?" Following a meeting of Turkish ambassadors and permanent representatives at international organisations, Ankara, August 14, 2018.

Lavrov's Remarks On Idlib De Escalation Zone

Sergey Lavrov answers to media question "Do Moscow and Ankara have any agreements on Idlib province, considering that Damascus wants to return it under its control, while Ankara is opposed?" Following a meeting of Turkish ambassadors and permanent representatives at international organisations, Ankara, August 14, 2018.