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🎙 Remarks by President of Russia Vladimir Putin at the Plenary Session of the 8th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (Moscow, October 27, 2026)
Key points:
• When it was established 25 years ago, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (#GECF) was conceived as a platform for expert analysis, sharing experience, and assessing and forecasting developments in the gas market. This is precisely how our dialogue has evolved – without any backroom intrigue or attempts to manipulate the market.
• GECF countries account for 70% of the world’s natural gas reserves and around 40% of global gas exports. Our countries thus make a significant contribution to global energy security and the balanced development of countries and macroregions.
• Today, gas accounts for a quarter of the global energy mix. In 2025, consumption rose by 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic metres. These trends are expected to continue. The role of natural gas as a mainstay of global energy, industry, agriculture and international trade will only grow.
• Russia is a key player in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in natural gas reserves and second in production. We have built a unique production complex that enables us to diversify gas supplies and develop gas processing and gas-based chemical production.
• The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated. Russian gas pipelines to Europe have been subjected to outright terrorist attacks – they were blown up. Some countries have also imposed barriers to purchasing equipment and technology for the sector. As a result, the global gas industry faces uncertainty.
❗️ Any attempts to exclude Russia from the global gas market or hold back the development of our gas industry have serious consequences, above all in the form of rising, exorbitant costs for end users abroad – companies, industrial enterprises and households.
• Europe is undermining its own industry and social sector by rejecting Russian energy supplies and terminating long-term contracts. There is a Russian saying: “Do not dig a pit for someone else, or you may fall into it yourself”. In my view, this is precisely what has happened in EU countries.
• To address the challenges facing the global gas industry, we must strengthen cooperation, rather than erect barriers, particularly among gas-exporting countries. We must build on our own capabilities and sovereign technologies, developing open, trust-based cooperation founded on mutual benefit and respect for each other’s interests.
• GECF, its members and observers have the resources and capabilities to tackle the most complex challenges in the gas industry and across the global energy sector. For its part, Russia stands ready to make a substantial contribution to this work.
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Key points:
• When it was established 25 years ago, the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (#GECF) was conceived as a platform for expert analysis, sharing experience, and assessing and forecasting developments in the gas market. This is precisely how our dialogue has evolved – without any backroom intrigue or attempts to manipulate the market.
• GECF countries account for 70% of the world’s natural gas reserves and around 40% of global gas exports. Our countries thus make a significant contribution to global energy security and the balanced development of countries and macroregions.
• Today, gas accounts for a quarter of the global energy mix. In 2025, consumption rose by 1.2% to 4.2 trillion cubic metres. These trends are expected to continue. The role of natural gas as a mainstay of global energy, industry, agriculture and international trade will only grow.
• Russia is a key player in the global gas market. We rank first in the world in natural gas reserves and second in production. We have built a unique production complex that enables us to diversify gas supplies and develop gas processing and gas-based chemical production.
• The situation in the Middle East has deteriorated. Russian gas pipelines to Europe have been subjected to outright terrorist attacks – they were blown up. Some countries have also imposed barriers to purchasing equipment and technology for the sector. As a result, the global gas industry faces uncertainty.
❗️ Any attempts to exclude Russia from the global gas market or hold back the development of our gas industry have serious consequences, above all in the form of rising, exorbitant costs for end users abroad – companies, industrial enterprises and households.
• Europe is undermining its own industry and social sector by rejecting Russian energy supplies and terminating long-term contracts. There is a Russian saying: “Do not dig a pit for someone else, or you may fall into it yourself”. In my view, this is precisely what has happened in EU countries.
• To address the challenges facing the global gas industry, we must strengthen cooperation, rather than erect barriers, particularly among gas-exporting countries. We must build on our own capabilities and sovereign technologies, developing open, trust-based cooperation founded on mutual benefit and respect for each other’s interests.
• GECF, its members and observers have the resources and capabilities to tackle the most complex challenges in the gas industry and across the global energy sector. For its part, Russia stands ready to make a substantial contribution to this work.
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Россия и АТЭС: какие у нас приоритеты и как они вписаны в современные реалии?
Российские задачи в #АТЭС носят стратегический характер и обусловлены практическими соображениями. В фокусе последовательных усилий нашей страны – продвижение торгово-экономических интересов в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе (АТР), который на сегодня является одним из наиболее динамично развивающихся.
На АТР приходится 40% населения, 50% торговли и 60% ВВП мира. Согласно данным Конференции ООН по торговле и развитию (ЮНКТАД), в прошлом году развивающиеся государства АТР привлекли свыше 640 млрд долл. прямых иностранных инвестиций. Это около 40% от общемирового объема и более 70% вложений в развивающиеся страны.
Объем торговли России со странами АТР уже составляет более 500 млрд долл. и продолжает увеличиваться. Товарооборот c Китаем по итогам первых трех кварталов этого года вырос на 30,6% (по сравнению с аналогичным периодом 2025 г.), и составил 214,3 млрд долларов. Прирост со странами АСЕАН в 2026 г. – около 10%: основные точки роста – Филиппины (60% по сравнению с первым полугодием 2025 г.), Таиланд (32%), Вьетнам (15%). Остальные государства Ассоциации также показывают положительную динамику.
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Российские задачи в #АТЭС носят стратегический характер и обусловлены практическими соображениями. В фокусе последовательных усилий нашей страны – продвижение торгово-экономических интересов в Азиатско-Тихоокеанском регионе (АТР), который на сегодня является одним из наиболее динамично развивающихся.
На АТР приходится 40% населения, 50% торговли и 60% ВВП мира. Согласно данным Конференции ООН по торговле и развитию (ЮНКТАД), в прошлом году развивающиеся государства АТР привлекли свыше 640 млрд долл. прямых иностранных инвестиций. Это около 40% от общемирового объема и более 70% вложений в развивающиеся страны.
Объем торговли России со странами АТР уже составляет более 500 млрд долл. и продолжает увеличиваться. Товарооборот c Китаем по итогам первых трех кварталов этого года вырос на 30,6% (по сравнению с аналогичным периодом 2025 г.), и составил 214,3 млрд долларов. Прирост со странами АСЕАН в 2026 г. – около 10%: основные точки роста – Филиппины (60% по сравнению с первым полугодием 2025 г.), Таиланд (32%), Вьетнам (15%). Остальные государства Ассоциации также показывают положительную динамику.
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🎙️ Remarks by Russia’s Ambassador to Australia Mikhail Petrakov on the reaction to his presence at the National Press Club (29 October 2026)
💬 My attendance at the recent event at the National Press Club, open to the public, where the Greens Senator Shoebridge spoke, caused quite a stir. Moreover, it seems that the mere presence of the Russian Ambassador was enough to trigger panic in the ranks of those who support the Kiev regime.
❌ The Ukrainian Ambassador allowed himself a rude remark about my being there. Is he trying to assume the role of the supreme judge, ruling on what is appropriate and what is not for other members of the diplomatic corps?
Well, well, well.
☝️ Do not judge, and thou shalt not be judged.
I am not going to comment on how easily the performance of regular diplomatic chores by a foreign Ambassador can be used for political purposes here, playing the game titled “Who is more anti-Russian among us?”.
🤔 The most interesting, however, was the press coverage.
After the event was over, I had a brief chat with a correspondent from The Australian, and I expressed to him quite clearly our views on the neo-Nazi nature of the Ukrainian regime.
❗️I pointed out that the regime had turned into national heroes Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, who during World War II were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Jews, Ukrainians, Russians, Poles and Belarusians. And today, following suit, the Kiev regime has been destroying everything Russian since 2014, including the language, culture, religion and the very Russian identity in Ukraine, and, of course, physically exterminating Russians.
⁉️ All I said to him, however, remained a voice in the wilderness, was ignored and left unpublished.
I don't know whether this is the local media's idea of “balanced coverage” of events, or whether the journalist was simply scared to tell the truth.
🗣️ In the end, I was left with the impression of an echo chamber, where the only voices heard are those expressing blind hatred towards my country and support for the neo-Nazi Kiev regime.
🤐 The rest is silence.
💬 My attendance at the recent event at the National Press Club, open to the public, where the Greens Senator Shoebridge spoke, caused quite a stir. Moreover, it seems that the mere presence of the Russian Ambassador was enough to trigger panic in the ranks of those who support the Kiev regime.
❌ The Ukrainian Ambassador allowed himself a rude remark about my being there. Is he trying to assume the role of the supreme judge, ruling on what is appropriate and what is not for other members of the diplomatic corps?
Well, well, well.
☝️ Do not judge, and thou shalt not be judged.
I am not going to comment on how easily the performance of regular diplomatic chores by a foreign Ambassador can be used for political purposes here, playing the game titled “Who is more anti-Russian among us?”.
🤔 The most interesting, however, was the press coverage.
After the event was over, I had a brief chat with a correspondent from The Australian, and I expressed to him quite clearly our views on the neo-Nazi nature of the Ukrainian regime.
❗️I pointed out that the regime had turned into national heroes Ukrainian Nazi collaborators, who during World War II were responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Jews, Ukrainians, Russians, Poles and Belarusians. And today, following suit, the Kiev regime has been destroying everything Russian since 2014, including the language, culture, religion and the very Russian identity in Ukraine, and, of course, physically exterminating Russians.
⁉️ All I said to him, however, remained a voice in the wilderness, was ignored and left unpublished.
I don't know whether this is the local media's idea of “balanced coverage” of events, or whether the journalist was simply scared to tell the truth.
🗣️ In the end, I was left with the impression of an echo chamber, where the only voices heard are those expressing blind hatred towards my country and support for the neo-Nazi Kiev regime.
🤐 The rest is silence.
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#KievRegimeCrimes
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Over the past week, Ukrainian militants carried out a series of deliberate attacks on passenger buses across various regions of Russia. In just a few days, these attacks left 22 civilians injured. Since the start of the year, the number of civilian buses attacked by the Ukrainian armed forces has reached 328.
The intensity of Ukrainian attacks on civilian facilities across Russia remained extremely high, at around 1,200 strikes a day.
The highest numbers of civilian casualties over the week were recorded in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Zaporozhye, Kursk, Kherson and Oryol regions, as well as the DPR and LPR.
On October 19-25, attacks by Ukrainian Nazis left 313 civilian casualties: 263 people were injured, including 7 minors, and 50 were killed, including 1 child.
In total, Ukrainian armed formations fired approximately 8,263 munitions at civilian facilities on Russian territory.
👉 PHOTO EVIDENCE of Ukrainian forces’ crimes (October 19-25, 2026)
⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:
💬 Over the past week, Ukrainian militants carried out a series of deliberate attacks on passenger buses across various regions of Russia. In just a few days, these attacks left 22 civilians injured. Since the start of the year, the number of civilian buses attacked by the Ukrainian armed forces has reached 328.
The intensity of Ukrainian attacks on civilian facilities across Russia remained extremely high, at around 1,200 strikes a day.
The highest numbers of civilian casualties over the week were recorded in the Belgorod, Bryansk, Zaporozhye, Kursk, Kherson and Oryol regions, as well as the DPR and LPR.
On October 19-25, attacks by Ukrainian Nazis left 313 civilian casualties: 263 people were injured, including 7 minors, and 50 were killed, including 1 child.
In total, Ukrainian armed formations fired approximately 8,263 munitions at civilian facilities on Russian territory.
👉 PHOTO EVIDENCE of Ukrainian forces’ crimes (October 19-25, 2026)
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⚡️ Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
Mine clearance is underway in Alyoshki along routes for humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
This is essential for carrying out the humanitarian mission. We continue preparations together with my Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets, with mediation and coordination by US First Lady Melania Trump.
Ensuring safe passage along these roads so that people can leave the city is now critical. This is where we are focusing our efforts. We continue working to implement the agreements reached, save lives and help residents.
☝️ A ceasefire has been in effect in designated areas since October 27. Both the Russian and Ukrainian sides are observing it.
Mine clearance is underway in Alyoshki along routes for humanitarian aid deliveries and the evacuation of civilians.
This is essential for carrying out the humanitarian mission. We continue preparations together with my Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets, with mediation and coordination by US First Lady Melania Trump.
Ensuring safe passage along these roads so that people can leave the city is now critical. This is where we are focusing our efforts. We continue working to implement the agreements reached, save lives and help residents.
☝️ A ceasefire has been in effect in designated areas since October 27. Both the Russian and Ukrainian sides are observing it.
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🗓 On October 30-31, Atlanta (USA) will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under the US Presidency.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will, as usual, head the Russian delegation. Most G20 members are expected to be represented at a high level.
The upcoming Foreign Ministers’ Meeting marks the conclusion of this year’s series of G20 sectoral ministerial meetings and the start of the final stage of the US Presidency, which will culminate in the Summit in Miami on December 14-15.
☝️ At the meeting in Atlanta, Russia intends to set a clear course towards substantive and balanced agreements among G20 leaders, reached by consensus and fully reflecting the priorities of the countries of the #GlobalMajority.
The US’s stated goal of returning the G20 to its original purpose – ensuring sustained, inclusive growth and maintaining financial stability – broadly aligns with Russia’s position on the need to uphold the forum’s economic mandate and depoliticise its work. The G20 should serve as an effective platform for dialogue among equals, rather than deepen dividing lines.
❌ In this context, Russia opposes Washington’s unilateral decision to exclude South Africa from the G20 process. Moscow has consistently called for Pretoria’s rights as a G20 member to be restored as soon as possible.
Russia expects the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to proceed in a constructive and impartial manner. Substantive discussions are anticipated on the impact of global geopolitical instability on the world economy, topical aspects of multilateral energy cooperation and the effective functioning of supply chains.
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In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov will outline Russia’s assessment of the main drivers of international tensions, focusing on:
• the refusal of certain powers to acknowledge the rise of new centres of power;
• the use of economic “weapons” against opponents, including sanctions, trade wars and disruptions to supply chains;
• the persistent North-South imbalances resulting from this destructive policy.
🌐 Russia will reaffirm its position that prosperity for all peoples can only be achieved by maintaining an open world economy, including by curbing unfair competition and the neocolonial practices widely employed by the West.
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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will, as usual, head the Russian delegation. Most G20 members are expected to be represented at a high level.
The upcoming Foreign Ministers’ Meeting marks the conclusion of this year’s series of G20 sectoral ministerial meetings and the start of the final stage of the US Presidency, which will culminate in the Summit in Miami on December 14-15.
☝️ At the meeting in Atlanta, Russia intends to set a clear course towards substantive and balanced agreements among G20 leaders, reached by consensus and fully reflecting the priorities of the countries of the #GlobalMajority.
The US’s stated goal of returning the G20 to its original purpose – ensuring sustained, inclusive growth and maintaining financial stability – broadly aligns with Russia’s position on the need to uphold the forum’s economic mandate and depoliticise its work. The G20 should serve as an effective platform for dialogue among equals, rather than deepen dividing lines.
❌ In this context, Russia opposes Washington’s unilateral decision to exclude South Africa from the G20 process. Moscow has consistently called for Pretoria’s rights as a G20 member to be restored as soon as possible.
Russia expects the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to proceed in a constructive and impartial manner. Substantive discussions are anticipated on the impact of global geopolitical instability on the world economy, topical aspects of multilateral energy cooperation and the effective functioning of supply chains.
***
In his remarks, Sergey Lavrov will outline Russia’s assessment of the main drivers of international tensions, focusing on:
• the refusal of certain powers to acknowledge the rise of new centres of power;
• the use of economic “weapons” against opponents, including sanctions, trade wars and disruptions to supply chains;
• the persistent North-South imbalances resulting from this destructive policy.
🌐 Russia will reaffirm its position that prosperity for all peoples can only be achieved by maintaining an open world economy, including by curbing unfair competition and the neocolonial practices widely employed by the West.
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🇷🇺 Михаил Дегтярев: «Россия все громче заявляет о себе в мировом спорте»
В новом номере журнала «Команда России» вышла колонка Министра спорта РФ, председателя ОКР Михаила Дегтярева, в которой он рассуждает о восстановлении статуса Олимпийского комитета России в МОК и возвращении наших спортсменов на мировую арену.
Также он рассказал о том, что международный спорт возвращается в Россию.
Полностью колонку Михаила Дегтярева читайте в свежем номере «Команды России» и на официальном сайте ОКР.
#журнал_команда_россии
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В новом номере журнала «Команда России» вышла колонка Министра спорта РФ, председателя ОКР Михаила Дегтярева, в которой он рассуждает о восстановлении статуса Олимпийского комитета России в МОК и возвращении наших спортсменов на мировую арену.
«Решение Международного олимпийского комитета о восстановлении статуса Олимпийского комитета России позволило нам качественно усилить позиции нашего спорта на мировой арене. Более 20 международных федераций, признанных МОК, допускают российских спортсменов без ограничений. С начала года более 500 наших спортсменов выступили на 60 международных турнирах, а гимн России звучал в честь их побед более 250 раз.
В октябре российская сборная полноценно выступит на IV Летних Юношеских Олимпийских играх в Сенегале. В 2027 году российские студенческие сборные по хоккею и керлингу выступят на XXXIII Всемирной зимней универсиаде в Чанчуне. Впереди десятки глобальных турниров с нашим участием», — подчеркнул глава ОКР.
Также он рассказал о том, что международный спорт возвращается в Россию.
«Альянс независимых признанных членов спорта (AIMS) предложил провести в России Всемирный молодежный фестиваль UTS, пользующийся поддержкой МОК. В 2028 г. Россия примет в Казани Всемирные игры кочевников, которые проходят под эгидой ЮНЕСКО.
Ранее Россия была избрана в Фонд искоренения допинга в спорте ЮНЕСКО, а теперь мы намерены вернуться и в CIGEPS — это Постоянный комитет по физическому воспитанию и спорту ЮНЕСКО, тесно связанный с Всемирной конференцией министров спорта. Обсудили это на встрече в Париже с гендиректором ЮНЕСКО, доктором Халедом Аль-Анани. Кроме того, Россия может войти и в состав межправительственного антидопингового комитета ЮНЕСКО.
В декабре ОКР впервые с 2023 г. примет участие в Генассамблее Ассоциации национальных олимпийских комитетов в Гонконге».
Полностью колонку Михаила Дегтярева читайте в свежем номере «Команды России» и на официальном сайте ОКР.
#журнал_команда_россии
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🎙 Обращение Святейшего Патриарха Московского и всея Руси Кирилла по случаю начала гуманитарной операции в Алёшках Херсонской области (29 октября 2026 года)
💬 Дорогие братья и сестры!
Сегодня начинается весьма непростая и очень ответственная операция по организации гуманитарной помощи и эвакуации всех желающих из многострадального города Алёшки Херсонской области.
Критическая ситуация, сложившаяся там к настоящему моменту, является тяжёлой гуманитарной катастрофой и вызывает большую обеспокоенность, потому что весь город буквально усеян украинскими минами и взрывными устройствами. На протяжении долгого времени люди находились под постоянными обстрелами и сегодня остро нуждаются в самом необходимом.
Российские военные делают всё возможное, чтобы обеспечить безопасность жителей и организовать доставку продовольствия и медикаментов, проводят сапёрные работы по разминированию дорог и гуманитарных коридоров, подвергая себя огромному риску и опасности. Господь да сохранит их на этих путях.
Священнослужители и сотрудники Патриаршей гуманитарной миссии также оказывают помощь местным жителям, доставляя бытовые, продуктовые и гуманитарные наборы, духовно поддерживая людей, ставших заложниками тяжелой ситуации.
С тревогой наблюдаю за происходящим и молюсь Христу Спасителю, чтобы Он даровал Свою помощь всем, кто сейчас принимает участие в благородной гуманитарной миссии. Среди них — супруга Президента Соединенных Штатов Америки госпожа Мелания Трамп.
Надеюсь, что страждущие жители Алёшек вскоре получат долгожданную помощь. Призываю на всех вас благословение Божие.
💬 Дорогие братья и сестры!
Сегодня начинается весьма непростая и очень ответственная операция по организации гуманитарной помощи и эвакуации всех желающих из многострадального города Алёшки Херсонской области.
Критическая ситуация, сложившаяся там к настоящему моменту, является тяжёлой гуманитарной катастрофой и вызывает большую обеспокоенность, потому что весь город буквально усеян украинскими минами и взрывными устройствами. На протяжении долгого времени люди находились под постоянными обстрелами и сегодня остро нуждаются в самом необходимом.
Российские военные делают всё возможное, чтобы обеспечить безопасность жителей и организовать доставку продовольствия и медикаментов, проводят сапёрные работы по разминированию дорог и гуманитарных коридоров, подвергая себя огромному риску и опасности. Господь да сохранит их на этих путях.
Священнослужители и сотрудники Патриаршей гуманитарной миссии также оказывают помощь местным жителям, доставляя бытовые, продуктовые и гуманитарные наборы, духовно поддерживая людей, ставших заложниками тяжелой ситуации.
С тревогой наблюдаю за происходящим и молюсь Христу Спасителю, чтобы Он даровал Свою помощь всем, кто сейчас принимает участие в благородной гуманитарной миссии. Среди них — супруга Президента Соединенных Штатов Америки госпожа Мелания Трамп.
Надеюсь, что страждущие жители Алёшек вскоре получат долгожданную помощь. Призываю на всех вас благословение Божие.
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Десятки тонн гуманитарной помощи для жителей Алешек в пути
Гуманитарный груз для жителей Алешек собран силами аппарата Уполномоченного по правам человека при поддержке банка ПСБ. Часть помощи передал Российский Красный Крест.
При подготовке ориентировались на конкретные просьбы жителей. В первую очередь людям нужны продукты: мука, крупы, сахар, мясные и рыбные консервы, растительное масло. Также необходимы средства гигиены и топливо для генераторов. Отдельная заявка поступила от центральной районной больницы — на лекарства, в том числе антибиотики и инсулин. Всего в Алешки мы везем несколько десятков тонн гуманитарной помощи.
Спасибо всем, кто откликнулся и помог собрать необходимое. Важно, чтобы жители получили поддержку, которой так ждут, а врачи могли продолжать помогать людям.
Гуманитарный груз для жителей Алешек собран силами аппарата Уполномоченного по правам человека при поддержке банка ПСБ. Часть помощи передал Российский Красный Крест.
При подготовке ориентировались на конкретные просьбы жителей. В первую очередь людям нужны продукты: мука, крупы, сахар, мясные и рыбные консервы, растительное масло. Также необходимы средства гигиены и топливо для генераторов. Отдельная заявка поступила от центральной районной больницы — на лекарства, в том числе антибиотики и инсулин. Всего в Алешки мы везем несколько десятков тонн гуманитарной помощи.
Спасибо всем, кто откликнулся и помог собрать необходимое. Важно, чтобы жители получили поддержку, которой так ждут, а врачи могли продолжать помогать людям.
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⚡️ Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
The ceasefire in the humanitarian mission area in Alyoshki remains in effect.
No incidents have been reported. Both the Russian and Ukrainian sides are fully honouring their commitments.
We are on our way to Alyoshki with my Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets. Together, we are coordinating the implementation of the agreements reached with the assistance and coordination of US First Lady Melania Trump.
This mission was made possible in large part thanks to our servicemen and the Russian Defence Ministry. Military engineers surveyed and cleared mines from the roads so that the humanitarian convoy could reach Alyoshki.
☝️ It is especially important now to maintain the ceasefire. The safety of civilians and mission participants depends on each side acting responsibly.
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👉 25 buses with a total capacity of at least 750 passengers have been prepared to ensure the safe, voluntary evacuation of Alyoshki residents. Transport for people with limited mobility, nine ambulances and more than 50 medical personnel have also been arranged.
Humanitarian aid has been collected based on requests from the residents themselves.
❗️ The priority now is to deliver essential supplies and help those who have decided to leave.
The ceasefire in the humanitarian mission area in Alyoshki remains in effect.
No incidents have been reported. Both the Russian and Ukrainian sides are fully honouring their commitments.
We are on our way to Alyoshki with my Ukrainian counterpart Dmitry Lubinets. Together, we are coordinating the implementation of the agreements reached with the assistance and coordination of US First Lady Melania Trump.
This mission was made possible in large part thanks to our servicemen and the Russian Defence Ministry. Military engineers surveyed and cleared mines from the roads so that the humanitarian convoy could reach Alyoshki.
☝️ It is especially important now to maintain the ceasefire. The safety of civilians and mission participants depends on each side acting responsibly.
***
👉 25 buses with a total capacity of at least 750 passengers have been prepared to ensure the safe, voluntary evacuation of Alyoshki residents. Transport for people with limited mobility, nine ambulances and more than 50 medical personnel have also been arranged.
Humanitarian aid has been collected based on requests from the residents themselves.
❗️ The priority now is to deliver essential supplies and help those who have decided to leave.
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⚡️ Russia’s Minister of Sport Mikhail Degtyarev:
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (#CAS) has ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (#IIHF) to admit Russian national teams to international competitions.
CAS overturned all five resolutions adopted by the IIHF Council and ordered that Russian teams be allowed to compete in the IIHF events covered by those resolutions.
CAS thus upheld the key claims of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia and overturned the IIHF decisions that prevented Russian teams from participating in international competitions.
❗️ Under the ruling, the IIHF must ensure Russian teams’ participation in the relevant tournaments in the 2026/27 season.
The CAS ruling settles this issue, as it is final and cannot be appealed.
Challenging work lies ahead as we work with the IIHF to implement the CAS ruling and secure Russian teams’ return to competitions held under its auspices.
🏒 The next event is the World Junior Championship, which will take place in the Canadian cities of Edmonton and Red Deer.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (#CAS) has ordered the International Ice Hockey Federation (#IIHF) to admit Russian national teams to international competitions.
CAS overturned all five resolutions adopted by the IIHF Council and ordered that Russian teams be allowed to compete in the IIHF events covered by those resolutions.
CAS thus upheld the key claims of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia and overturned the IIHF decisions that prevented Russian teams from participating in international competitions.
❗️ Under the ruling, the IIHF must ensure Russian teams’ participation in the relevant tournaments in the 2026/27 season.
The CAS ruling settles this issue, as it is final and cannot be appealed.
Challenging work lies ahead as we work with the IIHF to implement the CAS ruling and secure Russian teams’ return to competitions held under its auspices.
🏒 The next event is the World Junior Championship, which will take place in the Canadian cities of Edmonton and Red Deer.
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⚡️ Russia's High Commissioner for Human Rights Yana Lantratova:
❗️ Our humanitarian mission in #Alyoshki has concluded.
The convoys are now heading to their respective destinations.
Those who decided to leave for Ukraine have been given the opportunity to do so. We will provide accommodation and the necessary support to residents staying in Russia.
We delivered all the essential supplies and arranged safe passage out of the city. However, people still have much to resolve – medical treatment, housing, documents and reunification with their loved ones. We will help them. We also remain in contact with those who stayed in Alyoshki to keep track of their further needs.
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❗️ I propose making humanitarian missions coordinated by US First Lady Melania Trump a regular practice.
Our experience in Alyoshki and our joint work with my counterpart Dmitry Lubinets have shown that such agreements make it possible to help people even in the most difficult conditions.
It is important to continue this work wherever civilians are waiting for support.
I thank President of Russia Vladimir Putin, our Defence Ministry, the relevant services and our military personnel for helping carry out the mission and ensuring people’s safety.
🙏 Special thanks go to Melania Trump for her assistance and coordination.
❗️ Our humanitarian mission in #Alyoshki has concluded.
The convoys are now heading to their respective destinations.
Those who decided to leave for Ukraine have been given the opportunity to do so. We will provide accommodation and the necessary support to residents staying in Russia.
We delivered all the essential supplies and arranged safe passage out of the city. However, people still have much to resolve – medical treatment, housing, documents and reunification with their loved ones. We will help them. We also remain in contact with those who stayed in Alyoshki to keep track of their further needs.
***
❗️ I propose making humanitarian missions coordinated by US First Lady Melania Trump a regular practice.
Our experience in Alyoshki and our joint work with my counterpart Dmitry Lubinets have shown that such agreements make it possible to help people even in the most difficult conditions.
It is important to continue this work wherever civilians are waiting for support.
I thank President of Russia Vladimir Putin, our Defence Ministry, the relevant services and our military personnel for helping carry out the mission and ensuring people’s safety.
🙏 Special thanks go to Melania Trump for her assistance and coordination.
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🎙 Remarks and answers to media questions by Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov following the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (Atlanta, October 30, 2026)
💬 Sergey Lavrov: We support the US Presidency’s firm commitment to depoliticising discussions and focusing on the issues originally agreed upon as the #G20’s agenda.
This year’s meeting is, of course, part of the preparations for the Miami Summit, which will take place in December.
The main topics were the impact of geopolitics on economic processes (an important issue), energy, food and supply chains – in other words, everything affected by unlawful sanctions and Western policies.
To our American hosts’ credit, they do not shy away from discussing these matters and listen attentively. I do not know to what extent this will be reflected in the final agreed documents, but the approach is right: ☝️ depoliticise discussions and focus on real problems.
Another point that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio particularly emphasised when discussing preparations for the Miami Summit was that twenty countries, the European Union and the African Union are represented here. Given the influence of #G20 members on the global economy and their combined economic weight, however, the decisions we take will affect virtually every country. We must always bear this in mind.
🤝 Let me reiterate that we welcome this firm commitment to dialogue.
Work on the Miami Summit’s outcome documents has, in fact, already begun. There will be many difficult issues, since interests are at stake across all these areas, including energy and food security. The impact of conflicts, including the war unleashed against us by the West through the Ukrainian regime, remains to be discussed. <...>
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Other key points:
• Under the pragmatic US Presidency of the #G20, we believe there is a chance of reaching agreements that will be implemented.
• We see no need to add another European voice [Poland] to the G20, especially one that is far from constructive. You know the positions Poland regularly voices at international events. The G20 must reflect actual trends in the global economy, where countries of the Global South and East are gaining prominence.
• We spoke [with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio] about certain aspects of our bilateral relations and cooperation in multilateral forums, including the #UN, the #G20 and #APEC, that will host a Summit shortly in Shenzhen (China).
• Despite all our differences, the US willingness and interest in pursuing dialogue at various levels and through a range of other channels can only be welcomed. This is a good lesson for our European colleagues, who persist in their arrogant boycott.
• Everyone can see that the Europeans want to squeeze their way into the negotiating process [on Ukraine]. Clearly, they want to avoid leaving these negotiations solely to Russia and the US at all costs. What matters is not what the Europeans want, but what added value they can actually bring.
• As for the talks in Abu Dhabi, I can say that they will take place. Our position is well known. It is unclear, however, what the Ukrainians intend to bring to the negotiating table.
👉 As President Vladimir Putin has said, if Zelensky wants a meeting, he can come to Moscow. We guarantee his safety and security, which, as far as I understand, cannot be guaranteed in Kiev.
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💬 Sergey Lavrov: We support the US Presidency’s firm commitment to depoliticising discussions and focusing on the issues originally agreed upon as the #G20’s agenda.
This year’s meeting is, of course, part of the preparations for the Miami Summit, which will take place in December.
The main topics were the impact of geopolitics on economic processes (an important issue), energy, food and supply chains – in other words, everything affected by unlawful sanctions and Western policies.
To our American hosts’ credit, they do not shy away from discussing these matters and listen attentively. I do not know to what extent this will be reflected in the final agreed documents, but the approach is right: ☝️ depoliticise discussions and focus on real problems.
Another point that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio particularly emphasised when discussing preparations for the Miami Summit was that twenty countries, the European Union and the African Union are represented here. Given the influence of #G20 members on the global economy and their combined economic weight, however, the decisions we take will affect virtually every country. We must always bear this in mind.
🤝 Let me reiterate that we welcome this firm commitment to dialogue.
Work on the Miami Summit’s outcome documents has, in fact, already begun. There will be many difficult issues, since interests are at stake across all these areas, including energy and food security. The impact of conflicts, including the war unleashed against us by the West through the Ukrainian regime, remains to be discussed. <...>
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Other key points:
• Under the pragmatic US Presidency of the #G20, we believe there is a chance of reaching agreements that will be implemented.
• We see no need to add another European voice [Poland] to the G20, especially one that is far from constructive. You know the positions Poland regularly voices at international events. The G20 must reflect actual trends in the global economy, where countries of the Global South and East are gaining prominence.
• We spoke [with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio] about certain aspects of our bilateral relations and cooperation in multilateral forums, including the #UN, the #G20 and #APEC, that will host a Summit shortly in Shenzhen (China).
• Despite all our differences, the US willingness and interest in pursuing dialogue at various levels and through a range of other channels can only be welcomed. This is a good lesson for our European colleagues, who persist in their arrogant boycott.
• Everyone can see that the Europeans want to squeeze their way into the negotiating process [on Ukraine]. Clearly, they want to avoid leaving these negotiations solely to Russia and the US at all costs. What matters is not what the Europeans want, but what added value they can actually bring.
• As for the talks in Abu Dhabi, I can say that they will take place. Our position is well known. It is unclear, however, what the Ukrainians intend to bring to the negotiating table.
👉 As President Vladimir Putin has said, if Zelensky wants a meeting, he can come to Moscow. We guarantee his safety and security, which, as far as I understand, cannot be guaranteed in Kiev.
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