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💬 Russian Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova:
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
Almost two years have passed since our last meeting. Throughout this time, we have continued our joint work in an open and systematic manner.
The main topic was the reunification of children with their families living in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which we are facilitating on instructions from President Vladimir Putin. Each case is considered individually, taking into account the circumstances, legal grounds, the child’s opinion and, of course, their best interests.
I thanked the ICRC for its assistance in transferring children to their relatives, organising transportation, a humanitarian corridor and accommodation for parents.
☝️ Since the start of the special military operation, with our assistance, 30 children from 22 families have returned to their loved ones in Russia. Another 141 children from 114 families have been reunited with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries. In the overwhelming majority of cases, this was done with the ICRC’s direct involvement.
Documents have already been prepared to reunite four children with their loved ones in Ukraine. However, regular shelling and strikes by the Ukrainian militants currently make it impossible to arrange their departure.
I also noted cases where parents living in Russia are searching for their children in EU countries, and asked the ICRC to help reunite these families.
❗️ Special attention during the meeting was given to Ukraine’s crimes against Russian children: the deaths and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and attempts to involve teenagers in terrorist and sabotage activities.
Such issues require constant dialogue, trust and meticulous joint work. We hope to continue constructive cooperation in the interests of children and families.
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
Almost two years have passed since our last meeting. Throughout this time, we have continued our joint work in an open and systematic manner.
The main topic was the reunification of children with their families living in Russia, Ukraine and third countries, which we are facilitating on instructions from President Vladimir Putin. Each case is considered individually, taking into account the circumstances, legal grounds, the child’s opinion and, of course, their best interests.
I thanked the ICRC for its assistance in transferring children to their relatives, organising transportation, a humanitarian corridor and accommodation for parents.
☝️ Since the start of the special military operation, with our assistance, 30 children from 22 families have returned to their loved ones in Russia. Another 141 children from 114 families have been reunited with their relatives in Ukraine and third countries. In the overwhelming majority of cases, this was done with the ICRC’s direct involvement.
Documents have already been prepared to reunite four children with their loved ones in Ukraine. However, regular shelling and strikes by the Ukrainian militants currently make it impossible to arrange their departure.
I also noted cases where parents living in Russia are searching for their children in EU countries, and asked the ICRC to help reunite these families.
❗️ Special attention during the meeting was given to Ukraine’s crimes against Russian children: the deaths and injuries of minors, strikes on civilian infrastructure, and attempts to involve teenagers in terrorist and sabotage activities.
Such issues require constant dialogue, trust and meticulous joint work. We hope to continue constructive cooperation in the interests of children and families.
🇷🇺 3 июля в Посольстве России в Австралии состоялся показ документального фильма RT «Старобельск. Дети не должны погибать».
Мероприятие было приурочено к 40 дням с террористической атаки киевского режима, совершенного 22 мая на педагогический колледж и общежитие в Старобельске.
В результате чудовищной по своей сути трагедии погибли 21 человек в возрасте от 15 до 22 лет, десятки получили ранения.
🗣️ Посол России в Австралии М.И.Петраков:
🕯️ В зале приема граждан консульского отдела Посольства можно ознакомиться с экспозицией «Убиты в Старобельске».
Мероприятие было приурочено к 40 дням с террористической атаки киевского режима, совершенного 22 мая на педагогический колледж и общежитие в Старобельске.
В результате чудовищной по своей сути трагедии погибли 21 человек в возрасте от 15 до 22 лет, десятки получили ранения.
🗣️ Посол России в Австралии М.И.Петраков:
«Сегодня мы с глубокой болью вспоминаем студентов колледжа, ставших жертвами бесчеловечного злодеяния. Их жизни несправедливо оборвались, оставив незаживающую рану в сердцах близких и всех, кто разделяет эту скорбь. Их имена и память о них навсегда останутся с нами».
🕯️ В зале приема граждан консульского отдела Посольства можно ознакомиться с экспозицией «Убиты в Старобельске».
🇷🇺 On 3 July, the Russian Embassy in Australia hosted a screening of the RT Documentary “Starobelsk. No Child Should Die”.
The event marked the 40th day since the terrorist attack carried out by the Kiev regime on 22 May against the pedagogical college and its dormitory in Starobelsk.
21 young people aged between 15 and 22 were killed in this horrific tragedy, while dozens more were injured.
🗣️ Russian Ambassador to Australia Mikhail Petrakov:
🕯️ “Killed by Kiev regime in Starobelsk” exhibition remains on display in the public reception area of the Embassy’s Consular Section.
The event marked the 40th day since the terrorist attack carried out by the Kiev regime on 22 May against the pedagogical college and its dormitory in Starobelsk.
21 young people aged between 15 and 22 were killed in this horrific tragedy, while dozens more were injured.
🗣️ Russian Ambassador to Australia Mikhail Petrakov:
“Today, we remember with profound sorrow the students of the college who became victims of this inhumane atrocity. Their lives were unjustly cut short, leaving an enduring wound in the hearts of their loved ones and all those who share this grief. Their memory will live on forever”.
🕯️ “Killed by Kiev regime in Starobelsk” exhibition remains on display in the public reception area of the Embassy’s Consular Section.
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⚡️ On July 3, Ukrainian militants launched a drone attack on a city market in Tokmak, Zaporozhye Region, in broad daylight.
According to preliminary reports, five civilians were killed and 18 others were wounded.
The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal case into the attack under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code – terrorist act.
💬 Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
#KievRegimeCrimes
According to preliminary reports, five civilians were killed and 18 others were wounded.
The Main Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation has opened a criminal case into the attack under Article 205 of the Russian Criminal Code – terrorist act.
💬 Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
A series of Ukrainian drone strikes hit a crowded place in broad daylight.
Local authorities said the injured were promptly taken by ambulance crews to Tokmak Central District Hospital, where they are receiving the necessary medical care. The attack is ongoing.
This attack bears all the hallmarks of a terrorist act carried out by Ukrainian armed groups. The killing and attempted killing of civilians constitute a grave war crime, for which the Kiev regime bears full responsibility.
How are they any different from the Nazis of World War II, who bombed crowded areas of cities?
💬 Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
This inhuman attack on civilians demonstrates the complete absence of any moral principles among those behind this atrocity.
The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation is keeping these cases under close review. I remain in constant contact with regional Human Rights Commissioners on matters related to providing assistance to people, while regional human rights representatives are present at the sites of the tragedies.
Such criminal strikes against civilians are unacceptable. Every human tragedy requires a comprehensive investigation and legal assessment.
#KievRegimeCrimes
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⚡️ Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the strike on a market in Tokmak carried out by Ukrainian militants (July 3, 2026)
💬 On July 3, Ukrainian neo-Nazis carried out a deliberate UAV strike on a busy market in Tokmak, Zaporozhye Region.
According to preliminary data, the attack resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries of varying severity to 18 others.
But that was not enough for Ukrainian militants. They continued attacking those who rushed to help the victims, obstructing the evacuation of people to medical facilities and taking out on them their powerless rage over their own military failures.
An operational headquarters has been set up at the site of the tragedy. According to the Zaporozhye Region Health Ministry, 14 people have been taken to Tokmak Hospital and four others, with more serious injuries, to Melitopol Hospital.
❗️ The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case into the terrorist attack. All those involved in committing it will be identified and brought to justice.
We strongly condemn this vile war crime committed by Zelensky’s Nazi regime, which, with the tacit approval of its Western handlers, has unleashed a gruesome war against defenceless women, elderly people and children.
▪️ We express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish all the injured a speedy recovery.
We call on all responsible governments, relevant international bodies and independent media outlets to give an honest assessment of this barbaric attack by the Ukrainian armed forces against civilians.
Ignoring this attack, like all other inhuman atrocities committed by Kiev, would amount to tacit consent to its actions and give it carte blanche to continue.
#KievRegimeCrimes
💬 On July 3, Ukrainian neo-Nazis carried out a deliberate UAV strike on a busy market in Tokmak, Zaporozhye Region.
According to preliminary data, the attack resulted in the deaths of five people and injuries of varying severity to 18 others.
But that was not enough for Ukrainian militants. They continued attacking those who rushed to help the victims, obstructing the evacuation of people to medical facilities and taking out on them their powerless rage over their own military failures.
An operational headquarters has been set up at the site of the tragedy. According to the Zaporozhye Region Health Ministry, 14 people have been taken to Tokmak Hospital and four others, with more serious injuries, to Melitopol Hospital.
❗️ The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case into the terrorist attack. All those involved in committing it will be identified and brought to justice.
We strongly condemn this vile war crime committed by Zelensky’s Nazi regime, which, with the tacit approval of its Western handlers, has unleashed a gruesome war against defenceless women, elderly people and children.
▪️ We express our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those killed and wish all the injured a speedy recovery.
We call on all responsible governments, relevant international bodies and independent media outlets to give an honest assessment of this barbaric attack by the Ukrainian armed forces against civilians.
Ignoring this attack, like all other inhuman atrocities committed by Kiev, would amount to tacit consent to its actions and give it carte blanche to continue.
#KievRegimeCrimes
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💬 Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
We discussed practical cooperation on the most pressing humanitarian issues: the search for missing persons, visits to POWs, family reunification, and the delivery of parcels and letters.
We continue to receive tens of thousands of appeals from people waiting for news about their loved ones. In 2026 alone, we have received more than 29,000 such appeals.
🤝 Thanks to cooperation with the ICRC, around 1,700 people have already been found, and more than 1,000 of them have returned home. In June, eight families were reunited; another five residents of the Kursk Region returned home. Overall, we have helped bring back 170 people.
It is also important that our joint assistance delivery efforts are working: more than 5,000 parcels and over 4,000 letters have reached POWs. We agreed to continue reducing delivery times and expanding humanitarian opportunities.
❗️ Special attention was, of course, paid to Starobelsk. We are submitting materials on this tragedy to international bodies. All the facts must receive an objective assessment.
On July 2, I held a meeting with President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (#ICRC) Mirjana Spoljaric.
We discussed practical cooperation on the most pressing humanitarian issues: the search for missing persons, visits to POWs, family reunification, and the delivery of parcels and letters.
We continue to receive tens of thousands of appeals from people waiting for news about their loved ones. In 2026 alone, we have received more than 29,000 such appeals.
🤝 Thanks to cooperation with the ICRC, around 1,700 people have already been found, and more than 1,000 of them have returned home. In June, eight families were reunited; another five residents of the Kursk Region returned home. Overall, we have helped bring back 170 people.
It is also important that our joint assistance delivery efforts are working: more than 5,000 parcels and over 4,000 letters have reached POWs. We agreed to continue reducing delivery times and expanding humanitarian opportunities.
❗️ Special attention was, of course, paid to Starobelsk. We are submitting materials on this tragedy to international bodies. All the facts must receive an objective assessment.
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🎙 Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova regarding the EU Court of Justice judgment on the legality of criminal prosecutions for the dissemination of RT materials (July 2, 2026)
💬 Maria Zakharova: On July 2, the EU Court of Justice handed down a judgment concerning the lawfulness of criminal prosecutions within European Union member states against individuals who make materials from media outlets banned within the EU territory available in the public domain via their internet resources – effectively treating such individuals on a par with telecommunications operators.
In practical terms, this judgment applies primarily to those distributing content from RT and other Russian media outlets against whom Brussels has imposed so-called sanctions. Moreover, as indicated in the press release issued by the Court, this approach applies irrespective of whether materials from the “banned” media are retransmitted for the purpose of deriving commercial gain or otherwise.
The impetus for this judgment arose from criminal proceedings initiated in Germany against three German nationals, accused of repeatedly reposting video materials from the RT DE channel on their publicly accessible website.
❗️ Notably, it was not the content of the specific publications that was deemed unlawful, but solely their origin.
In order to lend an appearance of legitimacy to this process – a process that utterly fails to conform to the principles of the rule of law – the German authorities sought an opinion of the highest echelons of the European Union’s judicial system, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and ultimately secured its endorsement for the continuation and expansion of the methods of such show-trials.
The precedent thus established grants carte blanche to the authorities of any member state within the bloc to carry out mass repression against ordinary residents who hold their own view of world events – a view that diverges from the narrative imposed from above.
☝️ We characterise this judgment, along with the practices of persecuting dissenters that it legitimises, as a gross violation by the EU and its member states of their international obligations in the sphere of the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights, including the right to unhindered access to information and freedom of expression.
This judgment stands as yet another unmistakable example of the European Union’s mockery of justice designed to whitewash the bloc’s degeneration into a space characterised by the most severe political censorship, legal arbitrariness, and hypocrisy. At its core lies the intent to instil a reflexive fear among citizens of the European Union’s member states towards any sources of information “not authorised” by Brussels, to seal off societies within information “bubbles” impervious to inconvenient truths, and to deprive them of the ability to form an independent opinion regarding events and processes of significance to their lives.
This latest step taken by the EU towards totalitarian censorship, the exacerbation of antagonism, and the dismantling of the democratic foundations of society must receive a proper assessment from the relevant multilateral institutions.
Otherwise, silence on their part would be difficult to interpret as anything other than solidarity with the actions of the European bureaucracy, and acquiescence in the further perpetuation of this pernicious practice.
💬 Maria Zakharova: On July 2, the EU Court of Justice handed down a judgment concerning the lawfulness of criminal prosecutions within European Union member states against individuals who make materials from media outlets banned within the EU territory available in the public domain via their internet resources – effectively treating such individuals on a par with telecommunications operators.
In practical terms, this judgment applies primarily to those distributing content from RT and other Russian media outlets against whom Brussels has imposed so-called sanctions. Moreover, as indicated in the press release issued by the Court, this approach applies irrespective of whether materials from the “banned” media are retransmitted for the purpose of deriving commercial gain or otherwise.
The impetus for this judgment arose from criminal proceedings initiated in Germany against three German nationals, accused of repeatedly reposting video materials from the RT DE channel on their publicly accessible website.
❗️ Notably, it was not the content of the specific publications that was deemed unlawful, but solely their origin.
In order to lend an appearance of legitimacy to this process – a process that utterly fails to conform to the principles of the rule of law – the German authorities sought an opinion of the highest echelons of the European Union’s judicial system, the Court of Justice of the European Union, and ultimately secured its endorsement for the continuation and expansion of the methods of such show-trials.
The precedent thus established grants carte blanche to the authorities of any member state within the bloc to carry out mass repression against ordinary residents who hold their own view of world events – a view that diverges from the narrative imposed from above.
☝️ We characterise this judgment, along with the practices of persecuting dissenters that it legitimises, as a gross violation by the EU and its member states of their international obligations in the sphere of the protection and promotion of fundamental human rights, including the right to unhindered access to information and freedom of expression.
This judgment stands as yet another unmistakable example of the European Union’s mockery of justice designed to whitewash the bloc’s degeneration into a space characterised by the most severe political censorship, legal arbitrariness, and hypocrisy. At its core lies the intent to instil a reflexive fear among citizens of the European Union’s member states towards any sources of information “not authorised” by Brussels, to seal off societies within information “bubbles” impervious to inconvenient truths, and to deprive them of the ability to form an independent opinion regarding events and processes of significance to their lives.
This latest step taken by the EU towards totalitarian censorship, the exacerbation of antagonism, and the dismantling of the democratic foundations of society must receive a proper assessment from the relevant multilateral institutions.
Otherwise, silence on their part would be difficult to interpret as anything other than solidarity with the actions of the European bureaucracy, and acquiescence in the further perpetuation of this pernicious practice.
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⚡️ Комментарий помощника Президента России Юрия Ушакова по итогам телефонного разговора Владимира Путина с Президентом США Дональдом Трампом (4 июля 2026 года)
💬 Ю.В.Ушаков: Как известно, сегодня, 4 июля, в Соединённых Штатах отмечается национальный праздник — 250 лет появления независимости. Накануне Президент России Владимир Владимирович Путин направил Президенту США Дональду Трампу поздравительную телеграмму по этому поводу, в которой выразил уверенность, что налаживание конструктивных, равноправных и взаимновыгодных связей отвечает интересам не только наших народов, но и всего мирового сообщества.
Напомню, что ранее по случаю дня России 12 июня Президент США прислал на имя Владимира Путина тёплое поздравительное послание. В нём Дональд Трамп воздал — я процитирую — «дань уважения богатой истории и культуре нашей страны, а также стойкости российского народа».
Разумеется, и сегодняшний телефонный разговор двух глав государств начался с того, что Президент Владимир Путин лично поздравил Дональда Трампа и весь американский народ со знаковым праздником, напомнив о вкладе России в становление американской государственности. В этом контексте президенты отметили важность бережного отношения к общим страницам истории, которые нас связывают. Особо подчёркнуто, что наши народы никогда не забудут союзничества в годы Второй мировой войны. <...>
Разговор — это уже четвёртый в текущем году — был, естественно, не только протокольным, но деловым и весьма конструктивным. Этот разговор позволил откровенно обсудить актуальные сюжеты двусторонней и международной повестки дня. Кстати, этот разговор продолжался почти полтора часа, если точно — один час двадцать пять минут.
Президенты естественно затронули тему украинского урегулирования, в том числе с учётом предстоящего участия Дональда Трампа в саммите НАТО в Турции 7–8 июля. Американский Президент вновь подтвердил готовность содействовать скорейшему прекращению боевых действий, поиску мирных решений по преодолению кризиса. Его спецпредставители Стив Уиткофф и Джаред Кушнер продолжат посреднические усилия и будут готовы в удобное время приехать в Москву.
С российской стороны была вновь акцентирована предпочтительность политико-дипломатического урегулирования конфликта при непременном учёте известных принципиальных российских подходов.
Однако Киев и его европейские спонсоры делают ставку на затягивание и даже эскалацию конфликта, на терроризм против мирного населения, при этом европейская «партия войны» исходит из ложного восприятия общей ситуации и положения дел на линии боевого соприкосновения. Наш Президент обрисовал картину реальной обстановки на поле боя, где российские Вооружённые Силы уверенно наступают, освобождая один населённый пункт за другим.
Важным этапом освобождения всей территории Донецкой Народной Республики стало установление контроля над таким ключевым опорным пунктом ВСУ, как Константиновка, и как бы киевский режим ни цеплялся за оставшиеся укреплённые районы, наша армия их обязательно возьмёт. <...>
Говоря о двусторонних отношениях, президенты подчеркнули важность продолжения контактов, в том числе по военно-политической и, конечно, экономической тематике. Здесь просматриваются колоссальные перспективы взаимовыгодного сотрудничества между нашими странами. Для этого, подчёркивал Дональд Трамп, следовало бы как можно скорее завершить украинский конфликт. <...>
Лидеры условились оставаться на связи и снова созвониться уже в ближайшее время.
🤝 Наш Президент напомнил, что у Дональда Трампа имеется постоянно действующее приглашение посетить Россию.
Уважаемые коллеги, стоит упомянуть о том, что российская сторона была инициатором предыдущего телефонного контакта — 14 июня, в день 80-летия Дональда Трампа. На этот раз с предложением провести разговор именно в день празднования 250-летия независимости США вышли американские партнёры.
И это о многом говорит.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 #РоссияСША
💬 Ю.В.Ушаков: Как известно, сегодня, 4 июля, в Соединённых Штатах отмечается национальный праздник — 250 лет появления независимости. Накануне Президент России Владимир Владимирович Путин направил Президенту США Дональду Трампу поздравительную телеграмму по этому поводу, в которой выразил уверенность, что налаживание конструктивных, равноправных и взаимновыгодных связей отвечает интересам не только наших народов, но и всего мирового сообщества.
Напомню, что ранее по случаю дня России 12 июня Президент США прислал на имя Владимира Путина тёплое поздравительное послание. В нём Дональд Трамп воздал — я процитирую — «дань уважения богатой истории и культуре нашей страны, а также стойкости российского народа».
Разумеется, и сегодняшний телефонный разговор двух глав государств начался с того, что Президент Владимир Путин лично поздравил Дональда Трампа и весь американский народ со знаковым праздником, напомнив о вкладе России в становление американской государственности. В этом контексте президенты отметили важность бережного отношения к общим страницам истории, которые нас связывают. Особо подчёркнуто, что наши народы никогда не забудут союзничества в годы Второй мировой войны. <...>
Разговор — это уже четвёртый в текущем году — был, естественно, не только протокольным, но деловым и весьма конструктивным. Этот разговор позволил откровенно обсудить актуальные сюжеты двусторонней и международной повестки дня. Кстати, этот разговор продолжался почти полтора часа, если точно — один час двадцать пять минут.
Президенты естественно затронули тему украинского урегулирования, в том числе с учётом предстоящего участия Дональда Трампа в саммите НАТО в Турции 7–8 июля. Американский Президент вновь подтвердил готовность содействовать скорейшему прекращению боевых действий, поиску мирных решений по преодолению кризиса. Его спецпредставители Стив Уиткофф и Джаред Кушнер продолжат посреднические усилия и будут готовы в удобное время приехать в Москву.
С российской стороны была вновь акцентирована предпочтительность политико-дипломатического урегулирования конфликта при непременном учёте известных принципиальных российских подходов.
Однако Киев и его европейские спонсоры делают ставку на затягивание и даже эскалацию конфликта, на терроризм против мирного населения, при этом европейская «партия войны» исходит из ложного восприятия общей ситуации и положения дел на линии боевого соприкосновения. Наш Президент обрисовал картину реальной обстановки на поле боя, где российские Вооружённые Силы уверенно наступают, освобождая один населённый пункт за другим.
Важным этапом освобождения всей территории Донецкой Народной Республики стало установление контроля над таким ключевым опорным пунктом ВСУ, как Константиновка, и как бы киевский режим ни цеплялся за оставшиеся укреплённые районы, наша армия их обязательно возьмёт. <...>
Говоря о двусторонних отношениях, президенты подчеркнули важность продолжения контактов, в том числе по военно-политической и, конечно, экономической тематике. Здесь просматриваются колоссальные перспективы взаимовыгодного сотрудничества между нашими странами. Для этого, подчёркивал Дональд Трамп, следовало бы как можно скорее завершить украинский конфликт. <...>
Лидеры условились оставаться на связи и снова созвониться уже в ближайшее время.
🤝 Наш Президент напомнил, что у Дональда Трампа имеется постоянно действующее приглашение посетить Россию.
Уважаемые коллеги, стоит упомянуть о том, что российская сторона была инициатором предыдущего телефонного контакта — 14 июня, в день 80-летия Дональда Трампа. На этот раз с предложением провести разговор именно в день празднования 250-летия независимости США вышли американские партнёры.
И это о многом говорит.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 #РоссияСША
Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
⚡️ Statement by Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov following a telephone conversation between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (July 4, 2026)
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💬 Yury Ushakov: On July 4, the US celebrates its national holiday: 250 years since independence. On the eve of this date, President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump, expressing confidence that establishing constructive, equal and mutually beneficial ties meets the interests not only of our peoples, but also of the entire international community.
The conversation, already the fourth this year, was naturally not only protocol-related, but also businesslike and highly constructive. It allowed for a frank discussion of current issues on the bilateral and international agenda. The conversation lasted one hour and 25 minutes.
Naturally, the Presidents touched upon the Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Donald Trump’s upcoming participation in the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8.
The US President once again confirmed his readiness to facilitate the earliest possible cessation of hostilities and the search for peaceful solutions to overcome the crisis. His Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue their mediation efforts and will be ready to visit Moscow at a convenient time.
The Russian Side once again emphasised its preference for a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict, provided Russia’s well-known principled approaches are duly taken into account.
However, Kiev and its European handlers are betting on prolonging and even escalating the conflict, as well as on terrorism against civilians. Meanwhile, the European “party of war” proceeds from a false perception of the overall situation and the state of affairs on the line of contact.
Our President described the real situation on the battlefield, where the Russian Armed Forces are steadily advancing, liberating one settlement after another.
Speaking about bilateral relations, the Presidents underscored the importance of continuing contacts, including on military-political and, of course, economic issues. Here, enormous prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries are taking shape. To this end, Donald Trump stressed, the Ukrainian conflict should be brought to an end as soon as possible.
The Leaders agreed to remain in contact and hold another telephone conversation in the near future.
🤝 Our President recalled that Donald Trump’s standing invitation to visit Russia remains in force.
It is worth mentioning that the Russian Side initiated the previous telephone contact, on June 14, the day of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. This time, it was our American partners who proposed holding the conversation specifically on the day marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
And that says a great deal.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 #RussiaUS
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💬 Yury Ushakov: On July 4, the US celebrates its national holiday: 250 years since independence. On the eve of this date, President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory message to US President Donald Trump, expressing confidence that establishing constructive, equal and mutually beneficial ties meets the interests not only of our peoples, but also of the entire international community.
The conversation, already the fourth this year, was naturally not only protocol-related, but also businesslike and highly constructive. It allowed for a frank discussion of current issues on the bilateral and international agenda. The conversation lasted one hour and 25 minutes.
Naturally, the Presidents touched upon the Ukrainian settlement, including in light of Donald Trump’s upcoming participation in the NATO summit in Turkey on July 7-8.
The US President once again confirmed his readiness to facilitate the earliest possible cessation of hostilities and the search for peaceful solutions to overcome the crisis. His Special Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will continue their mediation efforts and will be ready to visit Moscow at a convenient time.
The Russian Side once again emphasised its preference for a political and diplomatic settlement of the conflict, provided Russia’s well-known principled approaches are duly taken into account.
However, Kiev and its European handlers are betting on prolonging and even escalating the conflict, as well as on terrorism against civilians. Meanwhile, the European “party of war” proceeds from a false perception of the overall situation and the state of affairs on the line of contact.
Our President described the real situation on the battlefield, where the Russian Armed Forces are steadily advancing, liberating one settlement after another.
Speaking about bilateral relations, the Presidents underscored the importance of continuing contacts, including on military-political and, of course, economic issues. Here, enormous prospects for mutually beneficial cooperation between our countries are taking shape. To this end, Donald Trump stressed, the Ukrainian conflict should be brought to an end as soon as possible.
The Leaders agreed to remain in contact and hold another telephone conversation in the near future.
🤝 Our President recalled that Donald Trump’s standing invitation to visit Russia remains in force.
It is worth mentioning that the Russian Side initiated the previous telephone contact, on June 14, the day of Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. This time, it was our American partners who proposed holding the conversation specifically on the day marking the 250th anniversary of US independence.
And that says a great deal.
🇷🇺🇺🇸 #RussiaUS