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🌏 On September 25, a ministerial meeting marking the start of negotiations on drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century took place at Russia’s Permanent Mission to the UN in New York on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly*.
The meeting was co-chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
In their remarks, the Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Russia noted that negotiations on the Charter’s text would help build an atmosphere of trust and identify common approaches to addressing security challenges across Eurasia, based on a balance of interests of all states involved.
In this context, the Charter is intended to enshrine principles of interstate security cooperation in Eurasia in the era of #Multipolarity, including equal and indivisible security and the responsibility of the continent’s countries for addressing regional security challenges, as well as lay the foundations for a new architecture of international relations.
🤝 The Ministers emphasised that the Charter aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity, develop humanitarian ties, support dialogue among civilisations and establish mechanisms for decision-making on an equal footing in the interests of Eurasian countries and peoples.
The meeting brought together representatives of various Eurasian states. In their remarks, participants welcomed the joint initiative of Belarus and Russia and confirmed their countries’ interest in taking part in the forthcoming negotiations.
👉 The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Inauguration of Negotiations on Drafting the Eurasian Charter and the approval of the Terms of Reference of the Working Group of the Working Group tasked with drafting the Charter.
*Unofficial translation
The meeting was co-chaired by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Foreign Minister of Belarus Maxim Ryzhenkov.
👉 Sergey Lavrov's opening remarks
In their remarks, the Foreign Ministers of Belarus and Russia noted that negotiations on the Charter’s text would help build an atmosphere of trust and identify common approaches to addressing security challenges across Eurasia, based on a balance of interests of all states involved.
In this context, the Charter is intended to enshrine principles of interstate security cooperation in Eurasia in the era of #Multipolarity, including equal and indivisible security and the responsibility of the continent’s countries for addressing regional security challenges, as well as lay the foundations for a new architecture of international relations.
🤝 The Ministers emphasised that the Charter aims to strengthen economic cooperation and connectivity, develop humanitarian ties, support dialogue among civilisations and establish mechanisms for decision-making on an equal footing in the interests of Eurasian countries and peoples.
The meeting brought together representatives of various Eurasian states. In their remarks, participants welcomed the joint initiative of Belarus and Russia and confirmed their countries’ interest in taking part in the forthcoming negotiations.
👉 The meeting concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement on the Inauguration of Negotiations on Drafting the Eurasian Charter and the approval of the Terms of Reference of the Working Group of the Working Group tasked with drafting the Charter.
*Unofficial translation
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🎙 Remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the XII International United Cultures Forum (St Petersburg, September 25, 2026)
💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia has historically developed as a crossroads of peoples, languages and traditions. For us, unity means solidarity built on nurturing the distinct identity and development of every people and ethnic group.
Culture plays a key role in this process, just as it does in our complex world, with its conflicts, profound technological and social transformations, and competition between countries.
🤝 Culture can build bridges between people across any divide. It is a vital and irreplaceable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties have been frozen or put on hold because of disagreements, sanctions and restrictions.
I consider the addition of a youth programme to the Forum particularly important. Younger generations are both the future and the present of culture. They are creating new forms of artistic expression, advancing technologies and reinterpreting traditions. I am convinced that their voices must be heard on an equal footing with those of respected, experienced masters.
Of course, cultural cooperation also continues through long-established formats. The legendary Russian Seasons, reciprocal Years of Culture and Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are enjoying tremendous success in various countries. Our soloists and ensembles take part in the world’s leading festivals and competitions, while Russian cities extend a hospitable welcome to visiting performers from abroad.
I must also mention a very important initiative that is gaining momentum and growing in quality: the Eurasian Film Academy and the Diamond Butterfly Award within #BRICS.
School theatre exchanges are also continuing. This comprehensive educational practice teaches children to work as a team and listen to their fellow performers, introducing them to the richness of world literature and drama and the cultural heritage of different peoples.
🇷🇺 Russia’s education in the arts and culture is among the best in the world, and we can say this openly and with pride. Our theatre schools, art academies, institutes of culture and conservatoires have trained and continue to train conductors, directors, art historians and performers of the highest standard. They are welcomed by the world’s most distinguished theatre companies, orchestras and museums.
We are making culture a right and an opportunity for everyone, rather than a privilege. We are open to sharing our experience and, certainly, to learning from others. Shared values must be put into practice through daily, painstaking, living work.
☝️ The International United Cultures Forum is one of the key platforms for this work. I consider it extremely important that it be held every year.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: Russia has historically developed as a crossroads of peoples, languages and traditions. For us, unity means solidarity built on nurturing the distinct identity and development of every people and ethnic group.
Culture plays a key role in this process, just as it does in our complex world, with its conflicts, profound technological and social transformations, and competition between countries.
🤝 Culture can build bridges between people across any divide. It is a vital and irreplaceable means of communication and dialogue where political and economic ties have been frozen or put on hold because of disagreements, sanctions and restrictions.
I consider the addition of a youth programme to the Forum particularly important. Younger generations are both the future and the present of culture. They are creating new forms of artistic expression, advancing technologies and reinterpreting traditions. I am convinced that their voices must be heard on an equal footing with those of respected, experienced masters.
Of course, cultural cooperation also continues through long-established formats. The legendary Russian Seasons, reciprocal Years of Culture and Days of Russian Spiritual Culture are enjoying tremendous success in various countries. Our soloists and ensembles take part in the world’s leading festivals and competitions, while Russian cities extend a hospitable welcome to visiting performers from abroad.
I must also mention a very important initiative that is gaining momentum and growing in quality: the Eurasian Film Academy and the Diamond Butterfly Award within #BRICS.
School theatre exchanges are also continuing. This comprehensive educational practice teaches children to work as a team and listen to their fellow performers, introducing them to the richness of world literature and drama and the cultural heritage of different peoples.
🇷🇺 Russia’s education in the arts and culture is among the best in the world, and we can say this openly and with pride. Our theatre schools, art academies, institutes of culture and conservatoires have trained and continue to train conductors, directors, art historians and performers of the highest standard. They are welcomed by the world’s most distinguished theatre companies, orchestras and museums.
We are making culture a right and an opportunity for everyone, rather than a privilege. We are open to sharing our experience and, certainly, to learning from others. Shared values must be put into practice through daily, painstaking, living work.
☝️ The International United Cultures Forum is one of the key platforms for this work. I consider it extremely important that it be held every year.
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⚡️ Joint Statement "Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century: Inauguration of Negotiations" (New York, September 25, 2026)
✍️ We, the representatives of the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, meeting on 25 September 2026 on the margins of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Reaffirming our dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in their internal affairs, the inviolability of State borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,
Maintaining international peace and security, friendly relations among States, sovereign equality of States, and refraining from the threat or use of force,
Guided by the shared commitment to strengthen international peace, security, and stability on the Eurasian continent and worldwide,
Recognizing the inherent diversity of the world, including the diversity of civilizations, cultures, traditions, and models of development, as a fundamental principle of international relations,
Reafirming that such diversity should be respected in full conformity with international law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
Convinced of the need to promote a more inclusive, democratic and equitable international order,
Emphasizing that the emerging #MultipolarWorld order must be based on international law, the central coordinating role of the UN and equal opportunities for all States, regardless of their size, economic potential or military capabilities,
Convinced of the need to promote a genuine multipolar world order that ensures equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial cooperation, and sustainable development for all states,
Recalling the idea of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century (hereinafter – the Charter), first articulated at the International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk in October 2023, and noting the subsequent discussions on the Charter that have taken place in various venues and formats since then,
Desiring to translate the idea into a political framework for pan-Eurasian cooperation,
Have agreed as follows:
1. We hereby officially launch a negotiation process to develop and adopt the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century.
Given the Eurasian character of the initiative, the negotiation process shall be open to all interested Eurasian States on the basis of the principles of sovereign equality, inclusiveness, transparency and equal participation.
All decisions on substantive and procedural issues, including the approval of the draft Charter, the determination of its legal nature, format and procedure for adoption, shall be taken only on the basis of concensus.
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2. The purpose of this process is to develop a political document that sets out the principles of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to international law, and defines common approaches to ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space and fostering economic partnerships, promoting cultural and humanitarian ties, and facilitating civilizational exchanges in a multipolar era.
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3. To this end, we establish a Working Group to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which will conduct the negotiations on the Eurasian Charter in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Working Group attached to this Joint Statement.
✍️ We, the representatives of the Republic of Belarus, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, the Russian Federation, the Republic of Tajikistan, the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, meeting on 25 September 2026 on the margins of the high-level week of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly,
Reaffirming our dedication to the purposes and principles enshrined in the UN Charter and international law, such as sovereign equality, political independence and territorial integrity of all States, non-interference in their internal affairs, the inviolability of State borders, and the peaceful settlement of disputes,
Maintaining international peace and security, friendly relations among States, sovereign equality of States, and refraining from the threat or use of force,
Guided by the shared commitment to strengthen international peace, security, and stability on the Eurasian continent and worldwide,
Recognizing the inherent diversity of the world, including the diversity of civilizations, cultures, traditions, and models of development, as a fundamental principle of international relations,
Reafirming that such diversity should be respected in full conformity with international law, including respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms for all,
Convinced of the need to promote a more inclusive, democratic and equitable international order,
Emphasizing that the emerging #MultipolarWorld order must be based on international law, the central coordinating role of the UN and equal opportunities for all States, regardless of their size, economic potential or military capabilities,
Convinced of the need to promote a genuine multipolar world order that ensures equal and indivisible security, mutually beneficial cooperation, and sustainable development for all states,
Recalling the idea of a Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century (hereinafter – the Charter), first articulated at the International Conference on Eurasian Security in Minsk in October 2023, and noting the subsequent discussions on the Charter that have taken place in various venues and formats since then,
Desiring to translate the idea into a political framework for pan-Eurasian cooperation,
Have agreed as follows:
1. We hereby officially launch a negotiation process to develop and adopt the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century.
Given the Eurasian character of the initiative, the negotiation process shall be open to all interested Eurasian States on the basis of the principles of sovereign equality, inclusiveness, transparency and equal participation.
All decisions on substantive and procedural issues, including the approval of the draft Charter, the determination of its legal nature, format and procedure for adoption, shall be taken only on the basis of concensus.
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2. The purpose of this process is to develop a political document that sets out the principles of cooperation, reaffirms commitment to international law, and defines common approaches to ensuring equal and indivisible security in the Eurasian space and fostering economic partnerships, promoting cultural and humanitarian ties, and facilitating civilizational exchanges in a multipolar era.
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3. To this end, we establish a Working Group to develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century, which will conduct the negotiations on the Eurasian Charter in accordance with the Terms of Reference of the Working Group attached to this Joint Statement.
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🎙 President of Russia Vladimir Putin’s answers to media questions (St Petersburg, September 25, 2026)
Key talking points:
• The Russian Armed Forces’ recent actions were yet again retaliatory [to Ukraine’s reckless provocations] and proved so painful and devastating for the adversary that they are now once again actively raising the issue of ceasefires in several areas – energy and airspace, as they put it. But they were the ones who started all of this.
• Is this some kind of children’s game to them? They must therefore feel the impact of Russia’s retaliatory strikes and understand that no provocations or escalation will bring them the results they seek. They are only making their own situation worse.
• All these moves towards so-called reconciliation and proposals to resume negotiations are on the table. All of this is possible. But after everything they have done, we will think very carefully about what action we need to take in response.
❗️ I want to stress once again: we are not preparing for any military action against Europe. We have no such plans and, most importantly, no grounds or real motives for escalating the situation with Europe, whatever anyone may say, including those in the Baltic states.
• We will continue to stand up for the rights of our compatriots, within the framework of international law. We have never intended to use other means, have never used them and have no intention of doing so.
• We welcome negotiations between the US and China. Why? Because these are the world’s two largest economies. How they resolve their differences and the problems arising from illegitimate US sanctions, and what agreements they reach, will influence the entire global economy, including our own.
• The APEC Summit in China is a major, important event, and I have been invited. I believe it would be useful to take part in such a forum. I have told President Xi Jinping this as well. I intend to participate. But, as I have said, the final decision will depend on the situation in Russia.
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Key talking points:
• The Russian Armed Forces’ recent actions were yet again retaliatory [to Ukraine’s reckless provocations] and proved so painful and devastating for the adversary that they are now once again actively raising the issue of ceasefires in several areas – energy and airspace, as they put it. But they were the ones who started all of this.
• Is this some kind of children’s game to them? They must therefore feel the impact of Russia’s retaliatory strikes and understand that no provocations or escalation will bring them the results they seek. They are only making their own situation worse.
• All these moves towards so-called reconciliation and proposals to resume negotiations are on the table. All of this is possible. But after everything they have done, we will think very carefully about what action we need to take in response.
❗️ I want to stress once again: we are not preparing for any military action against Europe. We have no such plans and, most importantly, no grounds or real motives for escalating the situation with Europe, whatever anyone may say, including those in the Baltic states.
• We will continue to stand up for the rights of our compatriots, within the framework of international law. We have never intended to use other means, have never used them and have no intention of doing so.
• We welcome negotiations between the US and China. Why? Because these are the world’s two largest economies. How they resolve their differences and the problems arising from illegitimate US sanctions, and what agreements they reach, will influence the entire global economy, including our own.
• The APEC Summit in China is a major, important event, and I have been invited. I believe it would be useful to take part in such a forum. I have told President Xi Jinping this as well. I intend to participate. But, as I have said, the final decision will depend on the situation in Russia.
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#Анонс
❗️ В Музее Победы проходит выставка «Обыкновенный нацизм», посвящённая истории возникновения и развития украинского варианта нацизма с момента его зарождения и до наших дней.
Вниманию посетителей представлено более 200 экспонатов, свидетельствующих о зверствах украинских националистов в годы Второй мировой войны, а также о массовых преступлениях и терроре их современных последователей против жителей Украины в 2014–2022 годах.
Среди материалов — архивы из Германии конца 1930-х-начала 1940-х годов, документы и фотографии, уголовные дела на преступников из числа украинских националистов, ответственных за злодеяния против человечности на территории УССР.
📄 В разделе «Нацизм сегодня» представлены книги, форма, агитационная атрибутика украинских националистов и предметы с нацистской символикой, а также фотографии и воспоминания очевидцев о преступлениях современных неонацистов против жителей Украины.
Центральной частью экспозиции стала инсталляция, посвящённая погибшим детям Донбасса.
В выставку вошли материалы из фондов Музея Победы, Донецкого республиканского краеведческого музея, Российского государственного архива социально-политической истории, а также специального проекта РИА Новости «Донбасс. Геноцид 2014–2022».
Многие уникальные материалы демонстрируются впервые.
Выставка организована Музеем Победы при поддержке Президентского фонда культурных инициатив и будет доступна до 31 декабря 2026 года.
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#БезСрокаДавности
❗️ В Музее Победы проходит выставка «Обыкновенный нацизм», посвящённая истории возникновения и развития украинского варианта нацизма с момента его зарождения и до наших дней.
Вниманию посетителей представлено более 200 экспонатов, свидетельствующих о зверствах украинских националистов в годы Второй мировой войны, а также о массовых преступлениях и терроре их современных последователей против жителей Украины в 2014–2022 годах.
Среди материалов — архивы из Германии конца 1930-х-начала 1940-х годов, документы и фотографии, уголовные дела на преступников из числа украинских националистов, ответственных за злодеяния против человечности на территории УССР.
📄 В разделе «Нацизм сегодня» представлены книги, форма, агитационная атрибутика украинских националистов и предметы с нацистской символикой, а также фотографии и воспоминания очевидцев о преступлениях современных неонацистов против жителей Украины.
Центральной частью экспозиции стала инсталляция, посвящённая погибшим детям Донбасса.
В выставку вошли материалы из фондов Музея Победы, Донецкого республиканского краеведческого музея, Российского государственного архива социально-политической истории, а также специального проекта РИА Новости «Донбасс. Геноцид 2014–2022».
Многие уникальные материалы демонстрируются впервые.
Выставка организована Музеем Победы при поддержке Президентского фонда культурных инициатив и будет доступна до 31 декабря 2026 года.
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#БезСрокаДавности
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🎙 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks on the Bucha hoax during at the Fourth International Forum “Dialogue on Fakes” (Moscow, September 22, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Last week, the International Public Tribunal on the Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis published the initial findings of its investigation into the “Bucha massacre”. They were announced and presented on September 17 at the TASS press centre, with the participation of the Tribunal’s Chairman and member of the Civic Chamber of Russia Maxim Grigoryev.
👉 Read the full report
This report, which will be distributed at this Forum, examines the names inscribed on the memorial in Bucha. According to repeated statements by representatives of Zelensky’s office, all those who died were “exclusively civilians”, with no connection to the military.
❗️ This is an outright lie. Even a preliminary analysis of the names inscribed on the memorial yields very interesting results. Based solely on open sources – let me emphasise that once again – it has been established that the memorial includes dozens of names of Ukrainian armed forces personnel, members of Ukraine’s Security Service, “territorial defence” units, police and national guard, including militants from the neo-Nazi Azov battalion.
More than 70 names have no digital footprint whatsoever, which is virtually impossible in today’s world. These facts debunk the fake of hundreds of civilians allegedly killed in Bucha.
I think even the most trusting ordinary European should find it strange that, over all these years, the UN Secretariat and Western media outlets that call themselves “professional” have failed to expose this fabrication. I am almost certain that this was not because they lacked interest, but because they were part of the operation to conceal the truth.
It is important to stress that the fact-checking for this report relied primarily on Ukrainian databases, Ukrainian media sources, government portals and specialised Ukrainian websites that published obituaries of individuals who were clearly not civilians.
Clearly, in today’s world, attempts are made to retroactively remove information that has entered the public domain. Yet four years have passed, and nobody even thought to try to remove the traces of this fabrication.
☝️ We therefore have firm assurances that every finding of the investigation, whose results will be distributed here, is supported by data from several sources. They are available for independent verification.
Sergey Lavrov's full remarks
💬 Sergey Lavrov: Last week, the International Public Tribunal on the Crimes of Ukrainian Neo-Nazis published the initial findings of its investigation into the “Bucha massacre”. They were announced and presented on September 17 at the TASS press centre, with the participation of the Tribunal’s Chairman and member of the Civic Chamber of Russia Maxim Grigoryev.
👉 Read the full report
This report, which will be distributed at this Forum, examines the names inscribed on the memorial in Bucha. According to repeated statements by representatives of Zelensky’s office, all those who died were “exclusively civilians”, with no connection to the military.
❗️ This is an outright lie. Even a preliminary analysis of the names inscribed on the memorial yields very interesting results. Based solely on open sources – let me emphasise that once again – it has been established that the memorial includes dozens of names of Ukrainian armed forces personnel, members of Ukraine’s Security Service, “territorial defence” units, police and national guard, including militants from the neo-Nazi Azov battalion.
More than 70 names have no digital footprint whatsoever, which is virtually impossible in today’s world. These facts debunk the fake of hundreds of civilians allegedly killed in Bucha.
I think even the most trusting ordinary European should find it strange that, over all these years, the UN Secretariat and Western media outlets that call themselves “professional” have failed to expose this fabrication. I am almost certain that this was not because they lacked interest, but because they were part of the operation to conceal the truth.
It is important to stress that the fact-checking for this report relied primarily on Ukrainian databases, Ukrainian media sources, government portals and specialised Ukrainian websites that published obituaries of individuals who were clearly not civilians.
Clearly, in today’s world, attempts are made to retroactively remove information that has entered the public domain. Yet four years have passed, and nobody even thought to try to remove the traces of this fabrication.
☝️ We therefore have firm assurances that every finding of the investigation, whose results will be distributed here, is supported by data from several sources. They are available for independent verification.
Sergey Lavrov's full remarks
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⚡️ Terms of Reference of the Working Group to Develop the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the XXI Century
Chairmanship: Belarus, as one of the two original sponsors (with the Russian Federation) of the idea of a Eurasian Charter, will assume the function of the chair in the negotiation process to develop the Charter, with the possibility of appointing two co-chairs. Should no other Eurasian state volunteer for this function, Belarus will perform the role alone.
The initiating States and the Chair shall not be granted any privileges or exclusive powers in determining the content of the document.
Participation: Negotiations will be open to all Eurasian states that participate in the official launch of the process.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not affect the rights and obligations of the participating States arising from the United Nations Charter, other international agreements and arrangements to which they are parties.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not prejudge the positions of States with respect to the content of the Charter and shall not impose any obligation to subsequently support, adopt or sign it. Each State shall independently determine its position on the final document and shall also be entitled to discontinue its participation in the negotiation process at any stage.
If other Eurasian states decide to join the negotiations at a later stage, they should notify the сhair(s) of their intent to participate. The chair(s) will then inform the signatories of the Joint Statement of the relevant requests, and participation of the applicants will be confirmed on a non-objection basis.
In order to ensure equal participation of all States in the negotiation process, States joining the negotiations at a later stage shall be entitled to propose amendments or additions to the text of the draft Charter, including to provisions that have already been discussed during previous rounds of negotiations.
Level of Participation: Each participating state is free to determine the level and composition of its delegation. It may include experts from capitals and/or diplomats accredited in the country hosting the round.
Venues: Negotiation rounds will rotate among the capitals of interested Eurasian states. Belarus will host the first round before the end of 2026. Participating states are encouraged to inform the chair(s) in advance of their intention to host certain rounds of negotiations.
Responsibility of Hosts: It will be the responsibility of a hosting state to provide necessary logistical support for a negotiation round (e.g., meeting room, screens, etc.). Furthermore, hosting state is encouraged to provide other forms of material support to the delegations of participating states (e.g. providing meals).
Conduct of Negotiations: The chair(s) will conduct negotiations in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner, aiming to achieve a consensus-based document. The negotiations and drafting sessions will be in-person. The working language will be English.
Text: The chair(s) will share a "zero draft" text of the Charter with participating states shortly after the launch in New York, allowing time for review prior to the first negotiation round.
Participating States shall be entitled to submit their comments and proposals on the text of the draft Charter to the Chair/Co-Chairs between rounds of negotiations.
Negotiation Timeline: The negotiation process will consist of approximately four to five rounds (more if necessary), each lasting up to three working days.
👉 The goal of the negotiation process is to reach agreement on the text of the Charter, if possible by October 2027, as and when it is ready.
Adoption of the Charter: The Eurasian Charter should be adopted by Eurasian Leaders at a Summit, tentatively scheduled to be held in Minsk, Belarus, upon the final agreement on the document by States participating in negotiation process.
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Chairmanship: Belarus, as one of the two original sponsors (with the Russian Federation) of the idea of a Eurasian Charter, will assume the function of the chair in the negotiation process to develop the Charter, with the possibility of appointing two co-chairs. Should no other Eurasian state volunteer for this function, Belarus will perform the role alone.
The initiating States and the Chair shall not be granted any privileges or exclusive powers in determining the content of the document.
Participation: Negotiations will be open to all Eurasian states that participate in the official launch of the process.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not affect the rights and obligations of the participating States arising from the United Nations Charter, other international agreements and arrangements to which they are parties.
Participation in the negotiation process shall not prejudge the positions of States with respect to the content of the Charter and shall not impose any obligation to subsequently support, adopt or sign it. Each State shall independently determine its position on the final document and shall also be entitled to discontinue its participation in the negotiation process at any stage.
If other Eurasian states decide to join the negotiations at a later stage, they should notify the сhair(s) of their intent to participate. The chair(s) will then inform the signatories of the Joint Statement of the relevant requests, and participation of the applicants will be confirmed on a non-objection basis.
In order to ensure equal participation of all States in the negotiation process, States joining the negotiations at a later stage shall be entitled to propose amendments or additions to the text of the draft Charter, including to provisions that have already been discussed during previous rounds of negotiations.
Level of Participation: Each participating state is free to determine the level and composition of its delegation. It may include experts from capitals and/or diplomats accredited in the country hosting the round.
Venues: Negotiation rounds will rotate among the capitals of interested Eurasian states. Belarus will host the first round before the end of 2026. Participating states are encouraged to inform the chair(s) in advance of their intention to host certain rounds of negotiations.
Responsibility of Hosts: It will be the responsibility of a hosting state to provide necessary logistical support for a negotiation round (e.g., meeting room, screens, etc.). Furthermore, hosting state is encouraged to provide other forms of material support to the delegations of participating states (e.g. providing meals).
Conduct of Negotiations: The chair(s) will conduct negotiations in an open, transparent, and inclusive manner, aiming to achieve a consensus-based document. The negotiations and drafting sessions will be in-person. The working language will be English.
Text: The chair(s) will share a "zero draft" text of the Charter with participating states shortly after the launch in New York, allowing time for review prior to the first negotiation round.
Participating States shall be entitled to submit their comments and proposals on the text of the draft Charter to the Chair/Co-Chairs between rounds of negotiations.
Negotiation Timeline: The negotiation process will consist of approximately four to five rounds (more if necessary), each lasting up to three working days.
👉 The goal of the negotiation process is to reach agreement on the text of the Charter, if possible by October 2027, as and when it is ready.
Adoption of the Charter: The Eurasian Charter should be adopted by Eurasian Leaders at a Summit, tentatively scheduled to be held in Minsk, Belarus, upon the final agreement on the document by States participating in negotiation process.
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🌐 On September 25, Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin took part in the eighth ministerial meeting of the Group of Friends in Defence of the UN Charter, held on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
In his remarks, Alexander Pankin highlighted the Group’s vital role in upholding the principles of the UN’s founding document, advancing the legitimate aspirations of the Global South and East, and helping build a truly #MultipolarWorld order.
He noted the Group’s effective efforts in key areas such as combating colonialism and its modern manifestations, opposing unilateral coercive measures and preventing the politicisation of human rights. In this context, he stressed the importance of the Group putting forward a new anti-colonial resolution to further consolidate this issue’s place on the UN agenda.
🤝 The Group’s members emphasised the importance of strengthening coordination, broadening the thematic and geographical scope of its activities, and improving its working methods.
They also discussed priority and promising areas of the Group’s work for the coming year.
In his remarks, Alexander Pankin highlighted the Group’s vital role in upholding the principles of the UN’s founding document, advancing the legitimate aspirations of the Global South and East, and helping build a truly #MultipolarWorld order.
He noted the Group’s effective efforts in key areas such as combating colonialism and its modern manifestations, opposing unilateral coercive measures and preventing the politicisation of human rights. In this context, he stressed the importance of the Group putting forward a new anti-colonial resolution to further consolidate this issue’s place on the UN agenda.
🤝 The Group’s members emphasised the importance of strengthening coordination, broadening the thematic and geographical scope of its activities, and improving its working methods.
They also discussed priority and promising areas of the Group’s work for the coming year.
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🇺🇳💪 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov continues his intensive work on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.
#Day3 📹 #VideoRecap
🎙 Sergey Lavrov took part in a ministerial meeting marking the start of negotiations on drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
On September 25, Minister Lavrov held 14 bilateral meetings:
🇧🇧 Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley
🇺🇬 Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo
🇰🇿 Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi
🇮🇳 External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
🇸🇬 Foreign Minister of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan
🇸🇩 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sudan Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim
🇰🇼 Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
🇬🇹 Foreign Minister of Guatemala Carlos Ramiro Martínez
🇺🇾 Foreign Minister of Uruguay Mario Lubetkin
🇬🇾 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana Hugh Todd
🇲🇦 Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita
🇮🇶 Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein
🇲🇻 Foreign Minister of of Maldives Iruthisham Adam
🇾🇪 Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer
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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!
#Day3 📹 #VideoRecap
🎙 Sergey Lavrov took part in a ministerial meeting marking the start of negotiations on drafting the Eurasian Charter of Diversity and Multipolarity in the 21st Century.
💬 We proposed establishing a new Eurasian security architecture as a foundation for the peaceful and steady development of all the peoples of our largest and richest continent, home to several of the world's oldest civilisations.
In putting forward this initiative, we took into account the fact that the rise of #Multipolarity is the most enduring trend in global affairs for years to come.
On September 25, Minister Lavrov held 14 bilateral meetings:
🇧🇧 Prime Minister of the Republic of Barbados Mia Amor Mottley
🇺🇬 Vice President of Uganda Jessica Alupo
🇰🇿 Foreign Minister of Kazakhstan Mukhtar Tileuberdi
🇮🇳 External Affairs Minister of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
🇸🇬 Foreign Minister of Singapore Vivian Balakrishnan
🇸🇩 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Sudan Mohieldin Salem Ahmed Ibrahim
🇰🇼 Foreign Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah
🇬🇹 Foreign Minister of Guatemala Carlos Ramiro Martínez
🇺🇾 Foreign Minister of Uruguay Mario Lubetkin
🇬🇾 Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Guyana Hugh Todd
🇲🇦 Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates Nasser Bourita
🇮🇶 Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein
🇲🇻 Foreign Minister of of Maldives Iruthisham Adam
🇾🇪 Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen Dr. Abdullah Al-Alimi Bawazeer
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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!
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❗️ Russia's Victory Museum in Moscow is hosting the “Ordinary Nazism” exhibition, which traces the origins and evolution of Ukrainian Nazism to the present day.
More than 200 exhibits are on display, documenting the atrocities committed by Ukrainian nationalists during #WWII, as well as the mass crimes and terror committed by their modern followers against the people of Ukraine in 2014-2022.
LEARN MORE: On the origins of Ukrainian nationalism, the crimes of the OUN-UPA, and the support of the West
The exhibits include archival materials from Germany dating from the late 1930s and early 1940s, documents and photographs, alongside case files documenting crimes against humanity committed by Ukrainian nationalists in the Ukrainian SSR.
📄 The “Nazism Today” section features books, uniforms, Ukrainian nationalist propaganda materials and items bearing Nazi symbols, as well as photographs and eyewitness accounts of crimes committed by contemporary neo-Nazis against the people of Ukraine.
A central part of the exhibition is an installation dedicated to the children of Donbass who lost their lives.
The exhibition features materials from the collections of the Victory Museum, the Donetsk Republican Museum of Local Lore and the Russian State Archive of Social and Political History, as well as the RIA Novosti special project “Donbass. Genocide 2014-2022”.
Many unique materials are being displayed for the first time.
The exhibition is organised by the Victory Museum with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives and will be open through December 31, 2026.
👉 More about the exhibition
#WeRemember
❗️ Russia's Victory Museum in Moscow is hosting the “Ordinary Nazism” exhibition, which traces the origins and evolution of Ukrainian Nazism to the present day.
More than 200 exhibits are on display, documenting the atrocities committed by Ukrainian nationalists during #WWII, as well as the mass crimes and terror committed by their modern followers against the people of Ukraine in 2014-2022.
LEARN MORE: On the origins of Ukrainian nationalism, the crimes of the OUN-UPA, and the support of the West
The exhibits include archival materials from Germany dating from the late 1930s and early 1940s, documents and photographs, alongside case files documenting crimes against humanity committed by Ukrainian nationalists in the Ukrainian SSR.
📄 The “Nazism Today” section features books, uniforms, Ukrainian nationalist propaganda materials and items bearing Nazi symbols, as well as photographs and eyewitness accounts of crimes committed by contemporary neo-Nazis against the people of Ukraine.
A central part of the exhibition is an installation dedicated to the children of Donbass who lost their lives.
The exhibition features materials from the collections of the Victory Museum, the Donetsk Republican Museum of Local Lore and the Russian State Archive of Social and Political History, as well as the RIA Novosti special project “Donbass. Genocide 2014-2022”.
Many unique materials are being displayed for the first time.
The exhibition is organised by the Victory Museum with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives and will be open through December 31, 2026.
👉 More about the exhibition
#WeRemember