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Official account of the Russian Embassy in Sri Lanka and to the Maldives/Официальный новостной канал Посольства Российской Федерации в Шри-Ланке и в Мальдивской Республике
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President of the Russian Federation, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin visited an auxiliary command post of the Joint Force, where he chaired a meeting with the General Staff leadership and the commanders of the groups of forces (July 3, 2026)

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💬 Vladimir Putin: Сomrades,

Today we are holding a regular working meeting to assess the current situation in the special military operation zone, as well as to review and evaluate the latest combat results. <...>

The liberation of the Lugansk People’s Republic has recently been completed in full.

Meanwhile, operations to eliminate formations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Donetsk People’s Republic, as well as in the Zaporozhye and Kherson regions, are underway. The establishment of a security zone in the border areas of the Kharkov, Sumy, and Dnepropetrovsk regions of Ukraine is also progressing according to plan.

👉 Enemy troops are attempting to maintain their positions, but under the pressure of our forces they are sustaining heavy losses and are being forced to withdraw.

Since the beginning of this year, Russian forces have liberated 133 settlements and established control over more than 3'000 square kilometres of our territory in #Donbass and #Novorossiya. <...>

I would like to note the positive momentum in the actions of our forces, as well as the increasing pace of the advance by units and formations of the Russian Armed Forces along the entire front line. I can see this on a daily basis, both in your reports and in those submitted by other commanders.

In recent months, the security zone along our border with Ukraine has also expanded considerably. Forces of the East and Dnepr groups of forces are advancing successfully in the Zaporozhye Region, the liberation of the Donetsk People’s Republic is continuing, and, as you have reported, the South and Centre groups of forces are continuing their westward advance while inflicting defeats on the enemy.

In June, Ukrainian Armed Forces units were expelled from six settlements, including the city of Konstantinovka, which has been brought back under Russian control. <...>

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I would like to emphasise that the capture of Konstantinovka represents only the first, but a highly significant, step toward defeating the Ukrainian Armed Forces units currently holding what you referred to as the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk–Konstantinovka fortified area.

There, the enemy has built a deep, layered system of defensive fortifications, effectively turning the cities of Slavyansk, Kramatorsk, Druzhkovka, and Konstantinovka into a single defensive stronghold.

With Konstantinovka now under our control, I believe it is no longer appropriate to refer to the Slavyansk–Kramatorsk– Konstantinovka line. <...>

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The more strikes the enemy attempts against our civilian infrastructure — and, of course, our foremost priority is to do everything necessary to protect these facilities and the civilian population <...>

❗️ The Russian Armed Forces continue to firmly maintain the strategic initiative in the special military operation zone, and the liberation of Konstantinovka is of major strategic significance. <...>

The city is a key transportation hub and a major industrial centre in Donbass. <...> The capture of Konstantinovka by the South group of forces opens a direct route for further advances toward Kramatorsk and Slavyansk, as well as other fortified areas in Donbass.

It is undoubtedly a key step toward the liberation of the entire Donetsk People’s Republic.

☝️ A decisive role in these achievements undoubtedly belongs to our soldiers and officers, who, in the course of combat operations, continue to demonstrate the finest qualities of the Russian warrior — selfless devotion and love for the Motherland.

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📅 On July 5, 1802, Pavel Nakhimov, outstanding Russian naval commander, admiral, participant in the heroic defense of Sevastopol during the Crimean War of 1853–1856, was born.

The Russian Black Sea Fleet under Nakhimov’s command crushed the Ottoman navy in a major battle in the Sinop Bay on November 18, 1853. The Russian fleet destroyed 15 enemy ships. Ottoman admiral Osman Pasha was taken prisoner.

With this grand victory, Nakhimov magnified the glory of the Russian navy and immortalised his name in the history of the Motherland. In his message to the Admiral, Emperor Nicholas I paid tribute to Nakhimov's personal contribution to the defeat of the Porte in the Black Sea:
🪶 “By destroying the Turkish squadron at Sinop, you decorated the annals of the Russian fleet with a new victory that will remain in naval history forever.”


According to the memoirs of officers of the Black Sea Fleet who served with Nakhimov, the legendary admiral was gifted with many talents, inspired his subordinates, instilled in them a love of service and a sense of duty to the Motherland. Along with his high moral qualities and caring attitude to his fellow servicemen, Nakhimov gained huge popularity and authority in the navy. Respect for him — a wise mentor and commander — was infinite.

As a captain 2nd rank, in 1834-1845 Pavel Nakhimov already commanded the 84-gun battleship 'Silistria', one of the largest warships of the Black Sea Fleet. His commander, Vice Admiral Mikhail Lazarev, reported to St Petersburg in a review of Nakhimov's service:
“He is a model for all ship commanders here.”


During the siege of Sevastopol (1854-1855), he commanded the forces of the southern part of the city. Literally from the first days of the war, Nakhimov became one of the leaders of the city’s defense. The admiral personally inspected the defensive lines every day, took part in battles, inspiring soldiers and officers by his example.

🕯 On July 10, 1855, during a tour of the advanced fortifications in Sevastopol, Admiral Nakhimov was mortally wounded on Malakhov Kurgan which saw the most brutal fighting with the enemy. A bullet hit the Admiral — Pavel Nakhimov died two days later at the age of 54.

The naval commander was buried in the Admiral Sepulchre of the Vladimir Cathedral in Sevastopol.

🎖 In memory of Pavel Nakhimov and his grand victory in the Battle of Sinop, Russia annually celebrates the #DayOfMilitaryGlory on December 1 — “Victory Day of the Russian squadron under the command of Pavel Nakhimov over the Turkish squadron at Cape Sinop.”

#OurHeroes #WeAreProud
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В Русском доме в Коломбо состоялась онлайн-встреча с абитуриентами из Шри-Ланки, планирующими поступление в российские университеты по квоте Правительства Российской Федерации.

Координаторы образовательных программ Элина Бабаева и Бутми Перера подробно рассказали об особенностях приемной кампании, ответили на многочисленные вопросы участников и ознакомили будущих студентов с предстоящими изменениями. Абитуриенты узнали, что со следующего года отбор на обучение будет проходить через новую цифровую платформу, что позволит им заранее подготовиться к обновленному процессу подачи документов.

Особый интерес вызвало общение со студентами из Шри-Ланки, которые уже обучаются в российских университетах по квоте Правительства Российской Федерации. Они поделились своим опытом поступления, рассказали об адаптации к жизни в России, учебном процессе и ответили на вопросы будущих абитуриентов.

Теперь мы с нетерпением ждем старта новой приемной кампании и продолжаем готовиться к ней вместе с будущими кандидатами. Впереди еще много полезных встреч, консультаций и новых возможностей для тех, кто мечтает получить образование в России.

#РусскийДомКоломбо #Россотрудничество #РоссияШриЛанка #Образование #КвотаПравительстваРФ #Квота #КультурнаяДипломатия
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📰 Article by the Aide to the President of Russia and Chairman of the Russian Military Historical Society Vladimir Medinsky marking the 80th anniversary since the city of Königsberg was renamed to #Kaliningrad (July 6, 2026)

‘The Russian City of Kaliningrad’

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✍️ The Kaliningrad Region is part of former East Prussia that became part of the USSR following the Second World War, a provision legally enshrined at the Potsdam Conference of the victorious powers in 1945.

This was a decision paid for many times over in the blood of Soviet soldiers, and one that has never, anywhere in the world, been seriously questioned.

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The city was named after Mikhail Kalinin, who died on June 3, 1946. For many years, he was a member the USSR's top leadership, beloved by the people, even having earned the nickname the "All-Union Elder" for his consideration and caring.

The city's old German name, Königsberg, was changed deliberately in 1946. <...> Following World War II, dozens of former German cities were renamed: Danzig and Breslau became Gdansk and Wroclaw in Poland; Karlsbad and Reichenberg became Karlovy Vary and Liberec in the Czech Republic; Memel became Klaipeda in Lithuania, and this list is far from complete.

This year, we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the Kaliningrad Region, although this territory became part of the USSR in 1945. For a whole year, its destiny hung in limbo, so to say. <...> During the Great Patriotic War, Königsberg was virtually razed to the ground.

After analysing the situation, the leadership of the Lithuanian SSR decided that this was not their problem, and that they wanted nothing to do with it.

During the first post-war five-year economic plans, the RSFSR remitted approximately 50% of its revenues to the all-Union budget, while the Baltic republics gave nothing at all, and received substantial subsidies from the all-Union centre besides, just as Poland and Finland once did within the Russian Empire.

Such are the strange distinguishing features of both imperial and Soviet-era "colonialism."

The issue of Memel, where a strategically important port is located, was raised later once again. When the first post-war five-year plan had passed, the leadership of the Lithuanian SSR expressed a willingness to annex the city. Thus, in 1950, Memel became Lithuanian Klaipeda. Another crime of the Stalin-era Soviet Union against the people of Lithuania.

It is worth noting the processes that began unfolding here after the collapse of the USSR: processes that could be described as an unwitting, yet "creeping toponymic Germanisation."

Königsberg was part of the German state unified by Bismarck for less than 75 years. It has been part of Russia for more than 80 years now, not to mention the period when East Prussia was part of the Russian Empire under Elizabeth Petrovna, following the devastating defeat of Frederick II.

Western countries stand ready to play along with these creeping processes of Germanisation in Kaliningrad.

❓ Where does this strange "genuflection before the West" сome from? <...> Remember "Euro-renovations," "Euro-protocols," and "European quality"?

It is high time for all of us to ponder this question.

In addition to correcting heraldry and toponymy, greater attention should be paid to restoring or renovating museum exhibitions dedicated to the capture of German Königsberg by our forces.

The local residents, 90% of whom are descendants of the settlers who rebuilt this beautiful part of our Baltic homeland, can suggest many more useful things.

🇷🇺 Kaliningrad is our city, a Russian city. Through and through. And this land is ours. And both will remain forever so.
🗓️ 7 июля 2026 г. Посол России в Шри-Ланке и Мальдивской Республике Л.С.Джагарян принял с визитом вежливости Посла Бразилии в Шри-Ланке Дж.Г.Кадри.

В ходе беседы обсуждались вопросы дальнейшего развития традиционно дружественных российско-бразильских связей и взаимодействия между дипломатическими представительствами. Особое внимание было уделено ряду вопросов региональной и международной повестки дня.

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🗓️ On July 7, 2026, Ambassador of Russia to Sri Lanka and the Republic of Maldives Mr. Levan Dzhagaryan received a courtesy visit from Ambassador of Brazil to Sri Lanka Mr. Jorge Geraldo Kadri.

The parties discussed further development of the traditionally friendly Russian-Brazilian relations and cooperation between the diplomatic missions. Special attention was given to a number of regional and international agenda issues.
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#KievRegimeCrimes

⚡️ Ambassador-at-Large of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Rodion Miroshnik:

💬 On July 6, a Ukrainian drone attacked a regular passenger bus in Belgorod Region.

According to preliminary data, six civilians were wounded, including two children aged 1 and 10. Both children were taken to the regional children’s clinical hospital.

The one-year-old girl suffered multiple non-penetrating shrapnel wounds to the face, neck, head and chest. Doctors describe her condition as serious. The 10-year-old boy sustained a blast injury and acoustic trauma.

❗️ An attempt on the lives of civilians, as well as an attack on civilian transport, constitutes a grave war crime.
🇷🇺🇱🇰💬 5 июля в газете "Цейлон Тудэй" было опубликовано интервью Посла России в Шри-Ланке и Мальдивской Республике Л.С.Джагаряна

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🔸 #РоссияШриЛанка
🔸 #УкраинскийКризис
🔸 #БРИКС
🔸 #Торговля
🔸 #БлижнийВосток
🔸 #Нефть
🔸 #Финансы

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🇷🇺🇱🇰💬 On July 5, Ceylon Today newspaper published an interview with Russian Ambassador to Sri Lanka Levan Dzhagaryan.

Key topics:

🔸 #RussiaSriLanka
🔸 #UkraineCrisis
🔸 #BRICS
🔸 #Trade
🔸 #MiddleEast
🔸 #Oil
🔸 #Finance

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⚡️ Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation:

The Press Bureau of the Foreign Intelligence Service of the Russian Federation (SVR) reports that, according to information received by the SVR, the June strike on the Museum of the Defence of Sevastopol, which drew broad public attention, was a carefully planned provocation by London and its intelligence services.

Ukrainian servicemen prepared and launched the drones. However, they were most likely unaware of the attack’s true target. The flight missions were uploaded into the weapons systems by British specialists posing as military advisers.

Why did the British choose the panorama depicting the heroic defence of Sevastopol during the Crimean War of 1853-1856? There were, after all, no military facilities near the museum.

☝️ The reason is that London largely views the Ukrainian conflict as an opportunity to settle old scores after its failed 19th-century attempt to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia.

The museum is a historical trigger, stirring painful memories in Britain of a gruelling military campaign that brought enormous losses among the upper ranks of the UK elite. In these circumstances, for proud Albion, setting the panorama ablaze amounted to an attempt to erase a testimony to the heroism of the Russian soldier.

🤷‍♂️ Sadly, London has still failed to learn the lessons of history.

We are convinced that the British will have to answer for this strike, as well as for many other barbaric crimes against the peoples of Russia and Ukraine.