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🎙 Remarks by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine (New York, September 23, 2026)
💬 Had the 2015 Minsk agreements, reaffirmed in Paris in 2019 – with Zelensky already in office – been implemented as required by the UN Security Council, Ukraine would still be within its 1991 borders, except, of course, for Crimea. That issue has long been settled, as everyone fully understands. <...>
Russia’s December 2021 proposals to reach an agreement based on mutual respect for the security interests of Russia and the countries of Europe and North America were arrogantly rejected by NATO and the Biden administration.
In practice, preparations were being made for Kiev to seize by force the territories of Donbass beyond its control. To prevent this Western scenario from unfolding, we were compelled to launch the special military operation in February 2022. Just a week later, the Ukrainian side requested negotiations. We agreed.
After several rounds in Belarus and Istanbul, the Ukrainian side proposed key principles for a settlement, which our negotiators accepted. Crucially, these enshrined Ukraine’s neutral status, recognised the realities on the ground and provided collective security guarantees offering reliable protection against any recurrence of armed provocations or attempts at aggression.
The document was initialled by the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, but everyone knows what happened to it. <...>
☝️ Had that initialled agreement been formalised in a treaty and implemented, Ukraine would, once again, have retained its 1991 borders, but without Crimea and part of Donbass. <...>
Russia – as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly reaffirmed – is ready for negotiations to achieve precisely such a lasting and just peace. The tasks that must be accomplished to achieve this goal were clearly outlined in President Vladimir Putin’s keynote address in June 2024.
❗️ However, having learned from bitter experience, we will not suspend the special military operation for the duration of negotiations, whatever their format.
Yet this is precisely what Europe wants, with the same simple aim of securing a respite and replenishing the depleted arsenals of the Kiev regime, which, out of desperation, has long since resorted to openly terrorist methods.
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As we can see, Greenland is neither Crimea nor Donbass, and “never the twain shall meet”. We eagerly await the next episode of this “series”. It will be interesting to hear the Secretariat’s response to any questions journalists may ask about the plans of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We hope that the next Secretary-General will bring the statements of Secretariat officials back into line with international law.
👉 The Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the UN clearly stipulates that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity apply to states that respect the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples and have a government representing the whole people belonging to the territory, without distinction as to race, creed or colour.
I believe it is obvious to everyone that the Kiev regime cannot be regarded as a government representing the interests of the people of Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya, whom it has time and again branded “terrorists, subhumans and specimen”.
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💬 Had the 2015 Minsk agreements, reaffirmed in Paris in 2019 – with Zelensky already in office – been implemented as required by the UN Security Council, Ukraine would still be within its 1991 borders, except, of course, for Crimea. That issue has long been settled, as everyone fully understands. <...>
Russia’s December 2021 proposals to reach an agreement based on mutual respect for the security interests of Russia and the countries of Europe and North America were arrogantly rejected by NATO and the Biden administration.
In practice, preparations were being made for Kiev to seize by force the territories of Donbass beyond its control. To prevent this Western scenario from unfolding, we were compelled to launch the special military operation in February 2022. Just a week later, the Ukrainian side requested negotiations. We agreed.
After several rounds in Belarus and Istanbul, the Ukrainian side proposed key principles for a settlement, which our negotiators accepted. Crucially, these enshrined Ukraine’s neutral status, recognised the realities on the ground and provided collective security guarantees offering reliable protection against any recurrence of armed provocations or attempts at aggression.
The document was initialled by the Ukrainian and Russian delegations, but everyone knows what happened to it. <...>
☝️ Had that initialled agreement been formalised in a treaty and implemented, Ukraine would, once again, have retained its 1991 borders, but without Crimea and part of Donbass. <...>
Russia – as President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly reaffirmed – is ready for negotiations to achieve precisely such a lasting and just peace. The tasks that must be accomplished to achieve this goal were clearly outlined in President Vladimir Putin’s keynote address in June 2024.
❗️ However, having learned from bitter experience, we will not suspend the special military operation for the duration of negotiations, whatever their format.
Yet this is precisely what Europe wants, with the same simple aim of securing a respite and replenishing the depleted arsenals of the Kiev regime, which, out of desperation, has long since resorted to openly terrorist methods.
***
As we can see, Greenland is neither Crimea nor Donbass, and “never the twain shall meet”. We eagerly await the next episode of this “series”. It will be interesting to hear the Secretariat’s response to any questions journalists may ask about the plans of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
We hope that the next Secretary-General will bring the statements of Secretariat officials back into line with international law.
👉 The Declaration on Principles of International Law concerning Friendly Relations and Cooperation among States in accordance with the Charter of the UN clearly stipulates that the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity apply to states that respect the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples and have a government representing the whole people belonging to the territory, without distinction as to race, creed or colour.
I believe it is obvious to everyone that the Kiev regime cannot be regarded as a government representing the interests of the people of Crimea, Donbass and Novorossiya, whom it has time and again branded “terrorists, subhumans and specimen”.
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement on the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (September 24, 2026)
💬 September 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT). This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of the situation surrounding the CTBT.
Despite the fact that the Treaty has been ratified by 179 of the 188 states that had signed it, the prospects for the CTBT entering into force remain just as uncertain due to the position of a number of countries, primarily the US, which was one of the Treaty’s initiators, but has nevertheless failed over the decades to take effective steps towards ratifying it.
The US leadership’s claim that the draft law to that effect would not pass Congress does not stand up to scrutiny. Notably, Congress is quick to pass legislation that serves the vested interests of the US political establishment.
Things we’ve been hearing Washington say of late are of particular concern to us. President Donald Trump’s October 29, 2025 directive to begin preparations for nuclear testing is not empty rhetoric; it is effectively a direct threat to the moratorium that has helped prevent the world from sliding into a new round of the nuclear arms race.
☝️ The US attempts to accuse other countries of actions that are allegedly incompatible with the Treaty are completely unfounded. Every time we hear Washington make such statements, we know that the Americans once again intend to walk away from their international commitments.
The Russian Federation was the first of the five nuclear-weapon states to join the CTBT and did so on the day it was opened for signature, September 24, 1996.
For over 20 years now, we’ve maintained this status even as Washington failed to make any progress whatsoever towards ratifying the Treaty. However, this could not go on indefinitely.
In 2023, Russia withdrew its ratification, thus restoring parity with the US in terms of international legal commitments in this area. Russia remains a party to the CTBT, with all the rights and obligations arising from that status.
We continue to work responsibly in the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO. In December 2023, we completed the construction of the national segment of the International Monitoring System, the world’s second-largest: 32 facilities have been certified and are operational.
❗️ The Russian Federation continues to observe the voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing introduced by the Soviet Union back in 1990.
💬 On November 5, 2025, President Vladimir Putin stated expressly:
We continue to consistently follow this approach.
💬 September 24 marks the 30th anniversary of the opening for signature of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (#CTBT). This anniversary provides an excellent opportunity to take stock of the situation surrounding the CTBT.
Despite the fact that the Treaty has been ratified by 179 of the 188 states that had signed it, the prospects for the CTBT entering into force remain just as uncertain due to the position of a number of countries, primarily the US, which was one of the Treaty’s initiators, but has nevertheless failed over the decades to take effective steps towards ratifying it.
The US leadership’s claim that the draft law to that effect would not pass Congress does not stand up to scrutiny. Notably, Congress is quick to pass legislation that serves the vested interests of the US political establishment.
Things we’ve been hearing Washington say of late are of particular concern to us. President Donald Trump’s October 29, 2025 directive to begin preparations for nuclear testing is not empty rhetoric; it is effectively a direct threat to the moratorium that has helped prevent the world from sliding into a new round of the nuclear arms race.
☝️ The US attempts to accuse other countries of actions that are allegedly incompatible with the Treaty are completely unfounded. Every time we hear Washington make such statements, we know that the Americans once again intend to walk away from their international commitments.
The Russian Federation was the first of the five nuclear-weapon states to join the CTBT and did so on the day it was opened for signature, September 24, 1996.
For over 20 years now, we’ve maintained this status even as Washington failed to make any progress whatsoever towards ratifying the Treaty. However, this could not go on indefinitely.
In 2023, Russia withdrew its ratification, thus restoring parity with the US in terms of international legal commitments in this area. Russia remains a party to the CTBT, with all the rights and obligations arising from that status.
We continue to work responsibly in the Preparatory Commission for the CTBTO. In December 2023, we completed the construction of the national segment of the International Monitoring System, the world’s second-largest: 32 facilities have been certified and are operational.
❗️ The Russian Federation continues to observe the voluntary moratorium on nuclear testing introduced by the Soviet Union back in 1990.
💬 On November 5, 2025, President Vladimir Putin stated expressly:
“Russia has always strictly complied with and continues to comply with its obligations under the CTBT, and we have no plans to depart from them.
However, if the US or other states parties to the treaty conduct full-scale nuclear tests, Russia will have to respond in kind”.
We continue to consistently follow this approach.
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✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin sent greetings to participants, organisers and guests of the 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum (September 24, 2024)
✍️ Over the years, the Forum has earned considerable prestige, bringing together prominent writers, artists, creative professionals and experts from many countries around its objectives. Today, it is rightly regarded as a major event in the cultural life of Russia and the world.
The theme of this year’s Forum, “United Cultures – Shared Values”, holds particular significance.
Culture has always provided a solid foundation for mutual understanding between people and nations, helping to preserve historical memory and spiritual and moral values and pass them down from generation to generation. Respect for one another’s distinctive identities and traditions, together with a commitment to open dialogue on an equal footing, enables us to find common ground even in the most difficult circumstances.
I am confident that the 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum will take place in a constructive and creative atmosphere, helping to strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and launch promising new joint projects.
And, of course, the extensive business and cultural programme will give the Forum’s participants and guests vivid and unforgettable memories of their stay in St Petersburg – a city with a unique historical and cultural heritage.
🤝 I wish you productive discussions, success and all the very best.
VLADIMIR PUTIN
✍️ Over the years, the Forum has earned considerable prestige, bringing together prominent writers, artists, creative professionals and experts from many countries around its objectives. Today, it is rightly regarded as a major event in the cultural life of Russia and the world.
The theme of this year’s Forum, “United Cultures – Shared Values”, holds particular significance.
Culture has always provided a solid foundation for mutual understanding between people and nations, helping to preserve historical memory and spiritual and moral values and pass them down from generation to generation. Respect for one another’s distinctive identities and traditions, together with a commitment to open dialogue on an equal footing, enables us to find common ground even in the most difficult circumstances.
I am confident that the 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum will take place in a constructive and creative atmosphere, helping to strengthen international humanitarian cooperation and launch promising new joint projects.
And, of course, the extensive business and cultural programme will give the Forum’s participants and guests vivid and unforgettable memories of their stay in St Petersburg – a city with a unique historical and cultural heritage.
🤝 I wish you productive discussions, success and all the very best.
VLADIMIR PUTIN
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🌐 The 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum kicks off on September 24!
The Hermitage halls are filling with participants, reporters are going live, and early arrivals are soaking up the museum’s unique atmosphere.
📹 A look inside as the Forum gets started.
🌐 The 12th St Petersburg International United Cultures Forum kicks off on September 24!
The Hermitage halls are filling with participants, reporters are going live, and early arrivals are soaking up the museum’s unique atmosphere.
📹 A look inside as the Forum gets started.
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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
❗️Governor of Russia's Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein has shared photographic evidence of another Ukrainian war crime – the destruction of St George’s Church, a historical and cultural heritage site in the Rylsk district.
The hundreds of crimes already committed by the Kiev regime against historical and religious sites make clear that the Zelensky regime has chosen to wage war on history and the faith of its forebears.
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
❗️Governor of Russia's Kursk Region Alexander Khinshtein has shared photographic evidence of another Ukrainian war crime – the destruction of St George’s Church, a historical and cultural heritage site in the Rylsk district.
According to Alexander Khinshtein, the church stood in the village of Kozino, one kilometre from the state border.
The wooden church was built in 1844, but its history goes back much further: the earliest mention dates to 1648, in a tax record. In 1662, the chapel was ravaged. In 1699, it received a new antimension and was consecrated. Over the centuries, the church on this site has perished and risen again more than once.
The hundreds of crimes already committed by the Kiev regime against historical and religious sites make clear that the Zelensky regime has chosen to wage war on history and the faith of its forebears.
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#UNGA81 is in full swing!
#Day1 📹 #VideoRecap
On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to take part in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. As always, dozens of meetings and events are taking place on the sidelines. As always, it’s been a packed schedule from the start.
Over the past day, Sergey Lavrov held 13 bilateral meetings with:
🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
🇨🇺 Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez
🇸🇾 Foreign Minister of Syria Asaad al-Shaibani
🇪🇬 Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty
🇺🇳 President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly Khalilur Rahman
🤝 OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu
🇱🇧 Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam
🇹🇹 Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago Sean Sobers
🇩🇿 Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria Ahmed Attaf
🤝 Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy
🇧🇷 Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira
🇦🇪 Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
🇨🇭 Head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis
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🌐 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov chaired the traditional meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (#CSTO) member states.
👉 The key event of the day was Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. The Minister has yet again reminded those present of the facts regarding the crisis, the root causes of the conflict, #KievRegimeCrimes against civilians and its own population, Russia’s principled position on a long-term settlement.
Sergey Lavrov also took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque honouring our country’s late Permanent Representatives to the UN – Vitaly Churkin and Andrey Vyshinsky.
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👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Sergey Lavrov at the High-Level Week of the #UNGA81 in real time!
#UNGA81 is in full swing!
#Day1 📹 #VideoRecap
On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in New York to take part in the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly. As always, dozens of meetings and events are taking place on the sidelines. As always, it’s been a packed schedule from the start.
Over the past day, Sergey Lavrov held 13 bilateral meetings with:
🇺🇸 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio
🇨🇺 Foreign Minister of Cuba Bruno Rodriguez
🇸🇾 Foreign Minister of Syria Asaad al-Shaibani
🇪🇬 Foreign Minister of Egypt Badr Abdelatty
🇺🇳 President of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly Khalilur Rahman
🤝 OSCE Secretary General Feridun Sinirlioglu
🇱🇧 Prime Minister of Lebanon Nawaf Salam
🇹🇹 Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago Sean Sobers
🇩🇿 Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of Algeria Ahmed Attaf
🤝 Secretary-General of the League of Arab States Nabil Fahmy
🇧🇷 Foreign Minister of Brazil Mauro Vieira
🇦🇪 Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister of the UAE Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan
🇨🇭 Head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Foreign Affairs Ignazio Cassis
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🌐 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov chaired the traditional meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (#CSTO) member states.
👉 The key event of the day was Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine. The Minister has yet again reminded those present of the facts regarding the crisis, the root causes of the conflict, #KievRegimeCrimes against civilians and its own population, Russia’s principled position on a long-term settlement.
Sergey Lavrov also took part in the unveiling of a memorial plaque honouring our country’s late Permanent Representatives to the UN – Vitaly Churkin and Andrey Vyshinsky.
***
👉 Follow the activities of the Russian delegation, led by Minister Sergey Lavrov at the High-Level Week of the #UNGA81 in real time!
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🗓 Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov takes part in the meeting “Russia - Small Island States of the South Pacific” on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
📍 New York, September 24
#UNGA81
📍 New York, September 24
#UNGA81
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🌏 On September 24, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held his 13th meeting with high-level representatives of the Pacific Small Island Developing States in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
The Sides held a substantive exchange of views on current international and regional challenges and discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Russia and the participating countries in areas of mutual interest, including climate issues, fisheries, shipping and education.
They reaffirmed their commitment to stepping up cooperation across a wide range of areas.
The Sides held a substantive exchange of views on current international and regional challenges and discussed prospects for expanding bilateral cooperation between Russia and the participating countries in areas of mutual interest, including climate issues, fisheries, shipping and education.
They reaffirmed their commitment to stepping up cooperation across a wide range of areas.