Foreign Ministry statement on the decision to deploy US ballistic missile defence system in South Korea

Despite the resolute and consistent arguments by Russia and other states, the  United States  and the Republic of Korea  have adopted a decision on the deployment of an American...

Meeting of Russian Federation ambassadors and permanent envoys

Vladimir Putin addressed the eighth meeting of Russian Federation ambassadors and permanent envoys at the Russian Foreign Ministry. President of Russia...

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during Government Hour at the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Moscow, June 15, 2016

Mr Naryshkin, Colleagues, First of all, I would like to thank you for this opportunity to speak once again as part of Government Hour in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the...

Speech at the official reception to mark the national holiday Russia Day

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Friends, colleagues, I congratulate you on Russia Day. This is one of our major national holidays, as today we honour our...

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at a reception devoted to Africa Day, Moscow, May 30, 2016

Your Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen, Friends, We are happy to welcome you at our annual reception on the occasion of Africa Day. By tradition,  ...

President Putin’s Address to the Heads of State and Government of African Countries on the occasion of the Africa Day

Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen, Please accept sincere congratulations on the occasion of the Africa Day, a festive day symbolizing the unity and mutual supportiveness of...

Comment by the Information and Press Department on the heavy terrorist attacks in the Syrian cities of Jabla and Tartus

Heavy terrorist attacks took place in the  Syrian  Mediterranean coast cities of Jabla and Tartus on the morning of May 23. Three explosions took place near a bus station in Jabla,...

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