On September 4-10, Russia was visited by a group of public figures from Alaska, including representatives of the academic community and non-government...
Why to fight with memorials (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
Syria: collective humanitarian efforts, not sanctions, are needed more than ever (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
Visit to University of Aberdeen
Visit to Scottish textile company Johnstons of Elgin
Unpublished letter to the Editor of The Times (sent 12 October)
First Deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov’s answer to a media question regarding British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson’s visit to Russia
Press-conference of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s and Minister of External Relations and International Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi Alain Aime Nyamitwe
Evening with Professor Valentina Polukhina: Joseph Brodsky and his heritage
Foreign Ministry statement on the situation in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia, Spain
Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov’s meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Hekmat Khalil Karzai
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
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Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson
On September 14, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the US initiative.
The ministers discussed...
On September 14, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke by phone with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson at the US initiative.
The ministers discussed...
Embassy Press Officer on contents of the HM Government’s future partnership with EU paper on foreign policy, defence and development
On 12 September the British Government has published a future EU partnership paper on foreign policy, defence and development.
We note that hostile a...
On 12 September the British Government has published a future EU partnership paper on foreign policy, defence and development.
We note that hostile a...
Ambassador Alexander Yakovenko's remarks at the exhibition opening (“Scythians: Warriors of ancient Siberia” 12 September, British Museum)
Today the British Museum and the State Hermitage of Saint-Petersburg are once again proving their unique world class by bringing a whole new civilizat...
Today the British Museum and the State Hermitage of Saint-Petersburg are once again proving their unique world class by bringing a whole new civilizat...
Embassy Press Officer on FCO comments regarding conviction of Akhtem Chiygoz
On 11 September Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan accused the Crimean Supreme Court of illegal persecution of Mr Akthem Ch...
On 11 September Minister of State for Europe and the Americas Sir Alan Duncan accused the Crimean Supreme Court of illegal persecution of Mr Akthem Ch...
Ambassador Yakovenko took part in the grand opening of “Scythians” exhibition at the British Museum
On 12 September Ambassador Dr Alexander Yakovenko took part in the grand opening of the exhibition "Scythians: warriors of Ancient Siberia" at the Bri...
On 12 September Ambassador Dr Alexander Yakovenko took part in the grand opening of the exhibition "Scythians: warriors of Ancient Siberia" at the Bri...
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s opening remarks at a meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi, Amman, September 11, 2017
Thank you very much, Ayman,
Dear friends.It is a pleasure to be here again.We started our discussions yesterday, they were very friendly and open, as...
Thank you very much, Ayman,
Dear friends.It is a pleasure to be here again.We started our discussions yesterday, they were very friendly and open, as...
Facebook statement on fighting fake accounts
We were pleased to hear about the statement by Facebook’s Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos made on 6 September. It states that an investigatio...
We were pleased to hear about the statement by Facebook’s Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos made on 6 September. It states that an investigatio...
Memorable gifts are presented to Scottish Veteran of Arctic Convoys
On 4h April 2017, the Russian Consul General in Edinburgh Mr Andrey A.Pritsepov handed over to a WWII Veteran who took part in the Arctic Convoys, Mr...
On 4h April 2017, the Russian Consul General in Edinburgh Mr Andrey A.Pritsepov handed over to a WWII Veteran who took part in the Arctic Convoys, Mr...
Tribute Paid to WWII Allied Submariners at the Dundee International Submarine Memorial in Scotland in Dundee
Following the annual tradition on September 9, 2017 Consul General of Russia in Edinburgh Andrey A. Pritsepov together with Lord Provost of Dundee Ian...
Following the annual tradition on September 9, 2017 Consul General of Russia in Edinburgh Andrey A. Pritsepov together with Lord Provost of Dundee Ian...
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova, Moscow, September 8, 2017
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s working visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan
On September 9-11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a working...
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s working visit to Saudi Arabia and Jordan
On September 9-11, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay a working...
SCO sets standards for countering extremism (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
In June 2017, the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) signed the SCO Convention on Countering Extremism, which will help strengthen...
In June 2017, the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) signed the SCO Convention on Countering Extremism, which will help strengthen...
Press release on Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov’s meeting with Edmond Mulet, Head of the Leadership Panel of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanism on the use of chemicals as weapons in Syria
On September 7, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Edmond Mulet, Head of the Leadership Panel of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanis...
On September 7, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov met with Edmond Mulet, Head of the Leadership Panel of the OPCW-UN Joint Investigative Mechanis...
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova’s comment on the seizure of Russian diplomatic buildings by US authorities
We have taken note of the awkward attempts by US representatives to justify the unceremonious decision to seize Russian diplomatic property on Septemb...
We have taken note of the awkward attempts by US representatives to justify the unceremonious decision to seize Russian diplomatic property on Septemb...
Ambassador's Articles
Waterloo and Vienna: learning from history (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
These days, as the celebrations of the Waterloo 200th anniversary have just concluded in Europe and Britain, it is time to reflect on the legacy of th...
These days, as the celebrations of the Waterloo 200th anniversary have just concluded in Europe and Britain, it is time to reflect on the legacy of th...
Protecting the rights of refugees is one of the priorities of Russia’s foreign policy (by Ambassador Yakovenko)
This year we also mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the most brutal and destructive disaster in human history that caused tremendo...
This year we also mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the most brutal and destructive disaster in human history that caused tremendo...
The West is mean to Russia, but let’s be friends (by Ambassador Yakovenko for The Telegraph)
Russia and Britain have joint experience and interests, which can be a good starting point for improving relations.Nearly a fortnight ago, on June 12,...
Russia and Britain have joint experience and interests, which can be a good starting point for improving relations.Nearly a fortnight ago, on June 12,...
British view of the Russian foreign policy: misunderstanding or distortion? (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
When one listens to what the British officials and media pundits have to say about Russia's policy towards Ukraine, it is hard not to wonder if it is...
When one listens to what the British officials and media pundits have to say about Russia's policy towards Ukraine, it is hard not to wonder if it is...
Supporting closer ties between European Union and Eurasian Union (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
As Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his interview to the Italian newspaper “Il Corriere della Sera” on the 6th...
As Russian President Vladimir Putin said in his interview to the Italian newspaper “Il Corriere della Sera” on the 6th...
Why is US building up arms in Eastern Europe? (by Ambassador Yakovenko)
US media have recently reported the White House’s plans to position arms stockpiles in NATO’s eastern European countries for the purpose...
US media have recently reported the White House’s plans to position arms stockpiles in NATO’s eastern European countries for the purpose...
Tackling terrorism requires genuinely collective approach (by Ambassador Yakovenko, for RT)
The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) is advancing in Iraq and Syria. Its groups are settling in some regions of Libya, there are problems in Lebanon, an...
The so-called Islamic State (ISIS) is advancing in Iraq and Syria. Its groups are settling in some regions of Libya, there are problems in Lebanon, an...
Small Arms and Lights Weapons: Russian position (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
On 22 May, the United Nations Security Council adopted the Resolution 2220 on the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control. Six out of 15 Security...
On 22 May, the United Nations Security Council adopted the Resolution 2220 on the Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) control. Six out of 15 Security...
Russian economy: overcoming difficulties fast (by Russian Ambassador to UK Alexander Yakovenko, special to RBTH)
For many prominent international observers it is obvious that despite tough challenges, including low energy prices, weak rouble and western sanctions...
For many prominent international observers it is obvious that despite tough challenges, including low energy prices, weak rouble and western sanctions...
Re-engagement between Russia and NATO is in everyone’s interest (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
The end of the Cold War gave unprecedented opportunities to overcome the divisions of Europe. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has exten...
The end of the Cold War gave unprecedented opportunities to overcome the divisions of Europe. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Russia has exten...
Russia and the Council of Europe: staunch support for pan-europeanism (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
On 19 May in Brussels the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will meet for its regular session. In Russia’s view, the session will...
On 19 May in Brussels the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe will meet for its regular session. In Russia’s view, the session will...
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Effective sovereignty through equality of constituent peoples (Ambassador Yakovenko, for Russia Today)
On May 12, the UN Security Council will hold a debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Russia is interested in the sustainable and normal functioning of Bos...
On May 12, the UN Security Council will hold a debate on Bosnia and Herzegovina. Russia is interested in the sustainable and normal functioning of Bos...
Letter to the editor of the Economist (by Ambassador Yakovenko)
Dear Sirs,
Like many Russian citizens, I do have a problem with your highly biased piece on the Great Patriotic War (The Economist, May 2nd 2...
Dear Sirs,
Like many Russian citizens, I do have a problem with your highly biased piece on the Great Patriotic War (The Economist, May 2nd 2...
Yemen: recipes imposed from outside won't work (by Ambassador Yakovenko for RT)
Russia consistently calls for a peaceful resolution of the internal political crisis in Yemen. This should be achieved through an inclusive inter-Yeme...
Russia consistently calls for a peaceful resolution of the internal political crisis in Yemen. This should be achieved through an inclusive inter-Yeme...
New Round of Iran nuclear programme talks: Russia's view (Ambassador Yakovenko for Russia Today)
The next round of P5+1 talks with Iran on its nuclear programme may happen next week. The details are being discussed at the meeting of political dire...
The next round of P5+1 talks with Iran on its nuclear programme may happen next week. The details are being discussed at the meeting of political dire...
Ukraine crisis: facing a Cold War mindset (by Russian Ambassador to UK Alexander Yakovenko, special to RBTH, Full text)
The Ukraine crisis served as a trigger of a broader crisis in the West-Russia relationship. Today, a year and a half after it started, what are the st...
The Ukraine crisis served as a trigger of a broader crisis in the West-Russia relationship. Today, a year and a half after it started, what are the st...
Russia’s bilateral ties with Iran: S-300 issue (by Ambassador Yakovenko for Russia Today)
The decision of the Russian Federation to lift restrictions on delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran is legal, reasonable and will...
The decision of the Russian Federation to lift restrictions on delivery of S-300 surface-to-air missile systems to Iran is legal, reasonable and will...
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