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Dec 26 2023 
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answers questions from the NTV Itogi Nedeli programme, December 24, 2023
Please note the BRICS explanation which I’ve bolded – Amaryth
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https://www.mid.ru/en/foreign_policy/news/1922749/
Question: Here is a philosophical question: Yesterday, you spoke about justice, a just solution to the crisis, a just multipolar world order, etc. Now the Global South is closely watching us. What kind of justice can we offer them? How do we make it clear to… Continue reading
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Dec 26 2023 
Russia – China Are on a Roll
While the dogs of war bark, lie and steal, the Russia-China caravan strolls on.
By Pepe Escobar and first posted at Strategic Culture.
2023 may be defined for posterity as The Year of the Russia-China Strategic Partnership. This wonder of wonders could easily sway under a groove by – who else – Stevie Wonder: “Here… Continue reading
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Dec 26 2023 
Russian Defence Minister chairs special wrap up teleconference
At the extended board session, we reviewed the Armed Forces’ activities in 2023.
The Supreme Commander-in-Chief highly appreciated the work of leadership and personnel of the Ministry of Defence, thanked for the conscientious fulfilment of the tasks.
During the year, efforts were focused on achieving the objectives of the special military operation.
The most important of these is… Continue reading
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Dec 22 2023 
Such a wonderful depiction – thievish they are!
Sergey Lavrov did his normal presser and answered media questions when visiting The Republic of Tunisia only yesterday. He has a talent to just casually drop secrets as well.
Question: It has recently come to light that the Prosecutor’s Office of Germany is seeking the seizure of Russian assets in favor of Germany’s budget. Was this expected?… Continue reading
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Dec 20 2023 
President Putin arrived at the National Defence Control Centre of the Russian Federation to attend an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board.
The President arrived at the National Defence Control Centre of the Russian Federation to attend an expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board.
December 19, 2023
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At the expanded meeting of the Defence Ministry Board. Photo: Artem Geodakyan, TASS
President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Comrade officers, Mr Shoigu,
A year ago, we met at the concluding meeting of the Defence Ministry Board and discussed priority tasks linked with… Continue reading
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Dec 20 2023 
Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Channel One’s Bolshaya Igra (Great Game) political talk show
Dimitri Simes: The year is drawing to a close, and we can start to consider preliminary results.
I would like to ask you about something that I think is among the most important developments, namely changes in the collective West and Kiev’s narrative regarding the situation in Ukraine. A year ago, there was talk about a… Continue reading
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Dec 18 2023 
Historical Nihilism and the Fall of the USSR [ENG subs] [Chinese Documentary]
Chet Ozman, from our Writer’s Group, does translations from Chinese as well as audio books. Take a look at his material. https://www.youtube.com/@COzmun1
Here is his latest, and he says: ”This is my first large-scale translation project. A full-length Chinese documentary on why the USSR collapsed. Please share widely. There’s great information and perspectives here that very few Westerners know… Continue reading
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Dec 14 2023 
Putin Holds Year-End Presser Along With Annual Q&A Session in Moscow
Putin Holds Year-End Presser Along With Annual Q&A Session in Moscow
The official Kremlin website is writing the transcript as we speak: http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/72994
Sputnik has complete coverage: https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/putin-holds-year-end-presser-along-with-annual-qa-session-in-moscow-1115555241.html
RT has complete coverage and comments: https://www.rt.com/russia/589033-putin-president-press-conference/
The direct line received more than two million questions from the citizens. Foreign media were also present. It lasted 4 hours and 4 minutes.
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Dec 13 2023 
Putin Soars Ahead of BRICS Expansion
Elijah Magnier interviewed by Rachel Blevins: Russia & BRICS expansion
Putin made a visit to both the UAE and Saudi Arabia to meet with leaders, as the two countries are set to join the BRICS alliance next month.
Veteran Journalist @ejmalrai noted that the celebration of the Russian President’s visit in each country is a reminder that… Continue reading
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Dec 12 2023 
Strategic Reflections From Moscow
The inherent tension and lack of genuine exchange is worse than during the Cold War when channels of communication did stay open.
Alastair Crooke – First posted at Strategic Culture
First posted at U.S.-Russia relations have touched rock-bottom; it is worse even than imagined. In discourse with senior Russian officials, it is evident that the U.S.… Continue reading
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Dec 11 2023 
Resources for Understanding the Russian Economy
Analysis and preparation by Maxwell Scott
Introduction
An analysis of the Russian economy has to begin with the context of the present conflict in Ukraine and the impact of sanctions on Russia. It should be recalled that some sanctions from the days of the Soviet Union continued afterwards, most notably sanctions on technology considered to have military… Continue reading
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Dec 09 2023 
Moscow on the Rocks
Russia will not initiate a diplomatic dialogue. A sense of threat is very real in Russia. Diplomatic channels conveyed this message to the Americans.
by Pepe Escobar and first posted at Strategic Culture
And then, casually, almost as an afterthought while meeting Donbass heroes, Putin announces he will run for President again in next March’s elections. Considering… Continue reading
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Dec 08 2023 
New Rules podcast with foreign policy strategist Dmitry Suslov
Why Russia has no interest in Western ‘peace deals’ on Ukraine.
Russia Headed for Strategic Victory in 2024
The New Rules podcast spoke to foreign policy strategist Dmitry Suslov about why the West and Ukraine failed to defeat Russia in 2023, and the problem with Western “peace proposals.”
#Putin #Russia #UkraineConflict #Zelensky pic.twitter.com/KLWwODXUj2
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Dec 07 2023 
Russia Calling! Investment Forum
I would like to stress once again that the world has entered an era of cardinal change and trials, not just for companies and industries, but for entire countries and regions. Only a strong, stable and, I would like to especially stress and emphasise that, sovereign country will be able to pass through this and… Continue reading
