🇷🇺🇺🇳 Russian Mission to UN in Geneva:
Moscow is ready to welcome the upcoming Russian holiday season!
🎄 The New Year and the following Orthodox Christmas (January 7) is a joyful time for the Russian people to come together with family and friends to celebrate.
🎇 People gather in public squares to watch the fireworks, which are synonymous with the festivities (like the decorated New Year tree, Grandpa Frost or the Olivier salad).
🎁 Traditionally, people in Russia exchange gifts and greetings on New Year's Eve, and it’s almost obligatory to give presents to children and close friends.
🥳 While many choose to stay at home with friends and family to enjoy meals and binge-watch New Year classics, some also attend parties or go out to restaurants or clubs to celebrate.
🕛 In any case, everyone will most definitely be expecting the bells on the Spasskaya Kremlin tower to strike 12 times, marking the beginning of 2023!
#Russia #NewYear2023
Moscow is ready to welcome the upcoming Russian holiday season!
🎄 The New Year and the following Orthodox Christmas (January 7) is a joyful time for the Russian people to come together with family and friends to celebrate.
🎇 People gather in public squares to watch the fireworks, which are synonymous with the festivities (like the decorated New Year tree, Grandpa Frost or the Olivier salad).
🎁 Traditionally, people in Russia exchange gifts and greetings on New Year's Eve, and it’s almost obligatory to give presents to children and close friends.
🥳 While many choose to stay at home with friends and family to enjoy meals and binge-watch New Year classics, some also attend parties or go out to restaurants or clubs to celebrate.
🕛 In any case, everyone will most definitely be expecting the bells on the Spasskaya Kremlin tower to strike 12 times, marking the beginning of 2023!
#Russia #NewYear2023
On December 28, Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of #Saudi Arabia Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.
The foreign ministers discussed priority issues of the progressive development of mutually beneficial diverse Russian-Saudi cooperation in line with the implementation of the agreements reached earlier at the highest level. Special attention was paid to the continuation of constructive cooperation in the #OPEC+ format.
The closeness of the positions of the two countries on topical issues of the regional and global agenda was fixed. The two sides confirmed their mutual interest in continuing close foreign policy coordination both in the bilateral format and on various international platforms.
The Russian side expressed gratitude to the leadership of #SaudiArabia for its constructive position and readiness to make efforts to find ways to resolve complex problems related to the Ukrainian events.
🔗 https://vk.cc/ckcHr7
The foreign ministers discussed priority issues of the progressive development of mutually beneficial diverse Russian-Saudi cooperation in line with the implementation of the agreements reached earlier at the highest level. Special attention was paid to the continuation of constructive cooperation in the #OPEC+ format.
The closeness of the positions of the two countries on topical issues of the regional and global agenda was fixed. The two sides confirmed their mutual interest in continuing close foreign policy coordination both in the bilateral format and on various international platforms.
The Russian side expressed gratitude to the leadership of #SaudiArabia for its constructive position and readiness to make efforts to find ways to resolve complex problems related to the Ukrainian events.
🔗 https://vk.cc/ckcHr7
Vassily Nebenzia:
We remind once again that violation of the historical and legal status quo of #Jerusalem, which is the cradle of the three monotheistic religions, and its Holy Sites is unacceptable. We note the stabilizing role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which historically has come to protect Jerusalem’s Muslim sites and ensure free access to them.
In this regard, we strongly call on both sides to act in a reserved manner, and abstain from provocative steps and unilateral action.
The developments in Jerusalem that turn out highly explosive for the entire region, once again prove that finding a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can no longer be postponed.
On our part, we will go on with efforts aimed at finding an international consensus and coordinating joint steps to be taken together with Israelis and Palestinians, as well as interested international stakeholders in order to effect a just solution of the Palestinian question.
🔗 https://is.gd/3cTDgX
We remind once again that violation of the historical and legal status quo of #Jerusalem, which is the cradle of the three monotheistic religions, and its Holy Sites is unacceptable. We note the stabilizing role of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which historically has come to protect Jerusalem’s Muslim sites and ensure free access to them.
In this regard, we strongly call on both sides to act in a reserved manner, and abstain from provocative steps and unilateral action.
The developments in Jerusalem that turn out highly explosive for the entire region, once again prove that finding a solution to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict can no longer be postponed.
On our part, we will go on with efforts aimed at finding an international consensus and coordinating joint steps to be taken together with Israelis and Palestinians, as well as interested international stakeholders in order to effect a just solution of the Palestinian question.
🔗 https://is.gd/3cTDgX
Good morning from Salekhard - the center of the Yamalo-Nenets region located in the north. Here are some interesting facts about this unique place:
❄️ Of all the cities in the world, Salekhard is the only one located directly on the Arctic Circle.
❄️ The lowest temperature ever recorded there was -53.7 degrees, and the highest was +32.9.
❄️ Snow lies here up to 200 days a year, which makes the Salekhard climate one of the harshest among all Russian cities
❄️ One of the northernmost beaches in the world is located there.
❄️ Half a century ago, instead of glass in many houses, thin fish skin was stretched over the window frames.
❄️ Traditional children's rattles are made of deer hooves by the indigenous inhabitants of Yamal.
#North #Travel #Russia
❄️ Of all the cities in the world, Salekhard is the only one located directly on the Arctic Circle.
❄️ The lowest temperature ever recorded there was -53.7 degrees, and the highest was +32.9.
❄️ Snow lies here up to 200 days a year, which makes the Salekhard climate one of the harshest among all Russian cities
❄️ One of the northernmost beaches in the world is located there.
❄️ Half a century ago, instead of glass in many houses, thin fish skin was stretched over the window frames.
❄️ Traditional children's rattles are made of deer hooves by the indigenous inhabitants of Yamal.
#North #Travel #Russia
🇷🇺🇮🇷📞 President Vladimir Putin and Iran's President Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi spoke over the phone.
Current issues on the Russian-Iranian agenda were reviewed with an emphasis on the need to continue scaling up bilateral cooperation across the board. In particular, the presidents spoke in favour of consistently implementing mutually beneficial projects in energy, transport and logistics.
Turning to international affairs, the presidents praised the close coordination that has been achieved as part of the Astana process, a key factor in the Syrian settlement process. Support was expressed for continuing to work together closely in order to normalise the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic and restore the territorial integrity of that country.
🤝 Several high-level bilateral meetings were scheduled.
🔗 https://is.gd/icPp17
#RussiaIran #Russia #Iran #Syria #MiddleEast
Current issues on the Russian-Iranian agenda were reviewed with an emphasis on the need to continue scaling up bilateral cooperation across the board. In particular, the presidents spoke in favour of consistently implementing mutually beneficial projects in energy, transport and logistics.
Turning to international affairs, the presidents praised the close coordination that has been achieved as part of the Astana process, a key factor in the Syrian settlement process. Support was expressed for continuing to work together closely in order to normalise the situation in the Syrian Arab Republic and restore the territorial integrity of that country.
🤝 Several high-level bilateral meetings were scheduled.
🔗 https://is.gd/icPp17
#RussiaIran #Russia #Iran #Syria #MiddleEast
Sergey #Lavrov held a meeting with the Ambassador of the #UAE Mohammed Al #Jaber. They discussed the development of relations between the two countries. Also during the meeting, S. Lavrov received a personal message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the UAE, Abdullah bin Zayed Al #Nahyan.
The ministers discussed the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, transport, industry, tourism and the oil and gas industry. The importance was also noted of foreign policy coordination, primarily in the UN Security Council, and deepening dialogue at various levels on international and Middle Eastern issues of mutual interest.
https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5771582
The ministers discussed the expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation in trade, transport, industry, tourism and the oil and gas industry. The importance was also noted of foreign policy coordination, primarily in the UN Security Council, and deepening dialogue at various levels on international and Middle Eastern issues of mutual interest.
https://www.kommersant.ru/doc/5771582
🚢⚓️ 2k tonnes of grapes, peaches and avocado from #SouthAfrica have recently arrived in🇷🇺city of Saint-Petersburg. This is the first direct winter delivery of🇿🇦fruits in 30 years. Shipping on the water takes ~22 days. A great gift from the #BRICS partners for the Old New Year!
#Outcomes2022
⚡️On January 18 at 11:00 news conference by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 2022 Russian diplomacy outcomes will take place.
Russian and foreign media representatives are invited.
Accreditation is open until 12 noon on January 16.
🔗is.gd/9fqdgz
⚡️On January 18 at 11:00 news conference by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the 2022 Russian diplomacy outcomes will take place.
Russian and foreign media representatives are invited.
Accreditation is open until 12 noon on January 16.
🔗is.gd/9fqdgz
🇷🇺🇹🇷📞 President of Russia Vladimir #Putin and President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation.
The Presidents reaffirmed their intention to further develop comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Türkiye. Their priorities include energy cooperation, in part, supplies of Russian natural gas and the creation of a regional gas hub in Türkiye.
The Presidents continued exchanging views on the developments around Ukraine. They reviewed the exchange of POWs, primarily the wounded, at Türkiye’s initiative and with account for the recent meetings of the Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners in Ankara.
The Presidents discussed the implementation of the Istanbul package agreements of July 22, 2022, on Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports and the unblocking of food and fertiliser shipments from Russia.
🔗 Read in full: https://is.gd/hAtoBt
The Presidents reaffirmed their intention to further develop comprehensive cooperation between Russia and Türkiye. Their priorities include energy cooperation, in part, supplies of Russian natural gas and the creation of a regional gas hub in Türkiye.
The Presidents continued exchanging views on the developments around Ukraine. They reviewed the exchange of POWs, primarily the wounded, at Türkiye’s initiative and with account for the recent meetings of the Russian and Ukrainian human rights commissioners in Ankara.
The Presidents discussed the implementation of the Istanbul package agreements of July 22, 2022, on Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports and the unblocking of food and fertiliser shipments from Russia.
🔗 Read in full: https://is.gd/hAtoBt