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“RUSSIA-MALAYSIA: STRENGTHENING BENEFICIAL COOPERATION”
ARTICLE BY DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ANDREY RUDENKO
“…The friendly relations between Russia and Malaysia at the present stage are a vivid example of an open, equal and mutually respectful dialogue between states and peoples…”
https://www.thestar.com.my/opinion/letters/2024/03/26/russia-malaysia-strengthening-beneficial-cooperation
Grateful for a fruitful exchange of views with Permanent Representative of the Lao PDR to ASEAN H.E. Ambassador Bovonethat Douangchak 🇱🇦 and Ambassador of China to ASEAN H.E. Mme. Hou Yanqi 🇨🇳 and their teams on the perspectives of enhancing cooperation within the framework of ASEAN-led mechanisms under the Lao PDR's Chairmanship in 2024.
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🕯️An online book of condolences for those who wish to leave a message of sympathy to the families of victims of the terrorist attack at the Crocus City Hall in Moscow on 22 March 2024 will be open on March 24-25.
⬇️ https://forms.gle/rmzoHKWsnW5nkBqP6🙏🏻
🇷🇺 🇮🇳 Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi condemned the terrorist attack at the Krokus City Hall venue in Moscow:
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Security Council Press Statement on Terrorist Attack in Moscow Region, the Russian Federation
The following Security Council press statement was issued today by Council President Yamazaki Kazuyuki (Japan):
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the heinous and cowardly terrorist attack at a concert hall in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region, the Russian Federation, on 22 March 2024. This reprehensible act of terrorism resulted in the grievous loss of dozens of lives and has left more than 100 injured, some in critical condition.
The members of the Security Council expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and to the Russian people, and they wished a speedy and full recovery to those who were injured.
The members of the Security Council reaffirmed that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations constitutes one of the most serious threats to international peace and security.
The members of the Security Council underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organizers, financiers and sponsors of these reprehensible acts of terrorism accountable and bring them to justice. They urged all States, in accordance with their obligations under international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, to cooperate actively with the Government of the Russian Federation, as well as all other relevant authorities in this regard.
The members of the Security Council reiterated that any acts of terrorism are criminal and unjustifiable, regardless of their motivation, wherever, whenever and by whomsoever committed. They reaffirmed the need for all States to combat by all means, in accordance with the Charter of the United Nations and other obligations under international law, threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.
Delighted to take part in Pejambon Iftar at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia 🇮🇩.
Wonderful opportunity to join Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia H.E Ms. Retno LP Marsudi and other colleagues from the MFA and diplomatic corps on this special occasion. 🤝
🗓 On March 14, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on H.E. Dato’ Astanah Abdul Aziz, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community.
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Dato’ Astanah for assuming her position as the Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Political-Security Community. They exchanged views on ways and means to further enhance ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership and discussed the preparation for the 20th ASEAN-Russia Senior Officials’ Meeting to be held in Russia in April 2024.
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
A very happy International Women's Day to all #ASEAN ladies!
We wish you all the best ❤️
May you enjoy happiness and good health 💐
#IWD2024
📰 Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov's interview with TASS (March 5, 2024)
Key talking points:
💬 Cooperation within #BRICS is undoubtedly one of the key features of Russia's long-term foreign policy.
• Russia, as the current president of the organization, has a special responsibility to ensure the fastest and smoothest integration of the new members into the operation of all BRICS mechanisms. This is undoubtedly a cornerstone and high priority task of our Presidency.
• In the relatively short period of its existence, the BRICS association has rapidly developed and transformed into an extensive multi-level mechanism of interaction on a wide range of issues on the global agenda.
🌐 Many perceive BRICS as a prototype of multipolarity, a structure uniting the Global South and East on the principles of equality, sovereignty and mutual respect.
• Support for the principles of multipolarity and a greater role of developing countries in global governance, as well as the fundamental values of the BRICS group, such as the spirit of equality, mutual respect, openness, inclusiveness and constructive cooperation, is an indispensable condition [for joining BRICS].
• We see increasing the role of BRICS counties in the international currency and financial system as a specific task for this year. <...> We believe that creating an independent BRICS payment system is an important goal for the future.
• There has never been a military aspect to cooperation within our group. <...> BRICS does not have plans to build such cooperation, including military drills.
☝️ Russia has never set BRICS in opposition to other international platforms, be it the Group of 20 or the Group of Seven. We believe that the association is unique.
• The recipe for BRICS’ attractiveness and success is based on the absence of a confrontational or “hidden” agenda. I will repeat that it brings together like-minded countries.
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🔴 #LIVE: Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's remarks at the special session of MGIMO University's discussion programme held jointly with the 7th Global Forum of Young Diplomats – "Russia and Its Role in the Formation of a Multipolar World"
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⏰️ Only a few hours left until the ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit kicks off in Sochi, Russia 🇷🇺.
It is a great opportunity for the young participants to discuss achievements and prospects of the #ASEANRussia cooperation as well as to come up with fresh ideas that will pave the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in the desicion-making for the benefit of the well-being of our nations.
#WYF2024 @fest2024en
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📢 We are happy to announce that Russia 🇷🇺 has officially become a partner of #ASEAN in the digital sphere.
This is a significant step towards fostering technological innovation and digital cooperation between Russia and ASEAN Member States.
This new sphere of collaboration opens avenues for harnessing the potential of digital technologies to address common challenges and unlock new opportunities for socio-economic development of both ASEAN and Russia.
🤝 Looking forward to joint initiatives and knowledge exchange in this cutting-edge field.
🗓 On February 21, Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko 🇷🇺 during his visit to Myanmar 🇲🇲 held consultations on the prospects of the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, as well as bilateral interaction between Moscow and Naypyidaw in a number of areas.
🔹️He was received by Prime Minister of Myanmar H.E. Mr. Min Aung Hlaing, Deputy Prime Minister, Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Than Swe and held talks with Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Lwin Oo.
🔹️The sides had a detailed exchange of views on further development of #ASEANRussia relations, including in light of the Myanmar's future role as the new country-coordinator of the ASEAN-Russia Dialogue Partnership.
🔹️The parties also confirmed the coincidence of the two countries' approaches on topical global and regional issues, mutual focus on further efforts to coordinate at multilateral and regional platforms in order to consolidate the foundations of multipolarity and strengthen the positions of the countries of the global South.
🎙 Address by Sergey Lavrov at the #G20 Ministerial Meeting on the role of the G20 in overcoming current international tensions
📍 Rio de Janeiro, 21 February 2024
💬 When we join forces, the world can change for the better and move forward. The 20th century has become an important milestone in freeing humanity from the shackles of colonialism. <...> The transition to the era of détente during the Cold War allowed the United States and the USSR to lay a strong foundation for containing military risks and building reliable strategic security architecture, especially in Europe. It is regrettable that those achievements have been almost completely destroyed today.
The objective process of the emergence of a multipolar world order driven by self-reliant nations and regions has met with serious resistance. The basic principles of international communication are being undermined at the instigation of the West. Universal legal norms and the principles of the UN Charter, including the sovereign equality of states, non-interference in internal affairs and self-determination of peoples, are being violated. Diplomacy as a means of peaceful settlement of disputes is being sacrificed to violent struggle, “hybrid wars”, total confrontation, and the desire to inflict a strategic defeat on the rival. Double standards, hypocrisy and direct lies are brought into play. <...>
Instead of a UN-centred architecture, narrow bloc alliances, closed clubs, behind-the-scenes “best practices”, allegedly “reliable scientific data”, and pseudo-democratic ‘values’ are being promoted.
The world is artificially divided into friends and foes, the “garden” and the “jungle”. <...>
This is what the infamous “rules” the West imposes instead of the international law, appear in reality.
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🌐 Our forum of the world's leading economies could make clear its opposition to the use of “economy as a weapon” and “war as an investment” and to demonstrate our desire for open and equitable trade and economic cooperation.
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🗓 February 22 marks the 10th anniversary of the unconstitutional coup d'etat in Ukraine — an event, which led to an armed civil conflict, essentially a war waged by the Kiev regime against its own people, and a deepest crisis of international and European security since World War II.
10 years have passed since the tragic and horrible events of February 2014. The residing "authorities" in Kiev, aka the Kiev regime, and their Western sponsors are, as per their usual m.o., are attempting to distort the truth, conceal true facts, and turn the timeline of those events, their substance upside down.
❗️ But the truth is stubborn; it tends to get revealed sooner or later.
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On the origins of Ukrainian nationalism, the crimes of the OUN-UPA, and the support of the West
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The most horrific events unfolded on 20 February: the still unidentified snipers began shooting on the Institutskaya Street in the centre of Kiev at both law enforcement and protesters. Euromaidan supporters and Western politicians, seized "the opportunity", blamed the legitimate authorities of Ukraine. No evidence of Yanukovich's involvement was provided, and there is none to this day. Unlike, the Maidan activists & the opposition who benefited the most and was seen smuggling weapons into the area <...>
On 21 February, in an attempt to avoid further bloodshed, Yanukovych signed an Agreement on the Settlement of the Political Crisis in Ukraine with the opposition (from the opposition's side — Vitali Klitschko (UDAR party), Arseniy Yatsenyuk ("Fatherland"), and Oleg Tyagnybok ("Freedom")), which was supported and guaranteed by the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland. This document envisaged the creation of a government of national trust, constitutional reform, and the organization of early presidential elections. None of the Agreement's provisions were implemented.
The next day, on February 22, the Supreme Council passed a resolution on Viktor Yanukovych's "self-removal" from performing the duties of the President of Ukraine, thereby usurping power (although he remained a legitimate president, remained in Ukraine and had made no statements regarding resignation). It was then announced that the "government of the victors (winner)" would be formed. The West turned a blind eye to all violations and hurried to declare a "change of power" in Ukraine, openly encouraging the putschists to pursue their anti-Russian policy. What ensued was basically a hunt for the remaining law enforcement officers and officials loyal to their oath and the country. <...> The very next day, the very first decision of the new "government" through the Verkhovnaya Rada was to revoke the law on the status of the Russian language, which according to data was back then the mother tongue of the majority (!) of the Ukrainian citizens.
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The "mediation" meddling of the West led to a sharp polarisation of Ukrainian society, which created the preconditions for an armed civil conflict. The first legislative steps of the "Maidan victors" — the abovementioned cancellation of the language law — were received with alarm in South-Eastern Ukraine, where spontaneous formation of popular militia forces began. Kiev immediately accused all the inhabitants of the region of "state treason" and "terrorism", threw the army and neo-Nazi punitive battalions to violently suppress the protests.
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‼️ "Euromaidan" created a deep rift in Ukrainian society, lead to persecution, fight against dissent, spread of nationalism and neo-Nazism, legal lawlessness and nihilism, fighting the Russian language and own history, complete degradation of the socio-economic situation in the country.
The terror and horror brought by the Ukrainian neo-Nazis and nationalists in 2014 must be brought to an end. Denazification and demilitarisation will be achieved.
📖 Read more about these tragic events of 2014 in our article.
📄 Foreign Ministry Spox Maria Zakharova's comment on the crisis in Ukraine
📢 Pleased to take part in the First Meeting of the Group of the East Asia Summit (#EAS) Participating Countries' Ambassadors to ASEAN in Jakarta (#EASGroup) held on March 26 under the Lao PDR chairmanship 🇱🇦.
🤝 It was a valuable opportunity to discuss ways of enhancing practical cooperation under the EAS Plan of Action 2024-2028, as well as to exchange views and information on regional development cooperation initiatives and security policies.
On March 26, ASEAN Foreign Ministers issued a Statement on the Terrorist Attack in Russia. We express our sincere gratitude to ASEAN partners for their support and sympathy. 🙏
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🔴 #LIVE: President Vladimir Putin's address following the terrorist attack in Crocus City Hall
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Singapore strongly condemns the terrorist attack that took place in Crocus City Hall in Moscow Region, Russia on 22 March 2024. This attack is a stark reminder of the threat that terrorism continues to pose to all countries. We extend our condolences to the bereaved families and wish the injured a swift recovery.
Read more:
https://go.gov.sg/attacksinmoscow220324
We mourn all those who have lost their lives in the despicable terrorist attack at the Сroсus City Hall venue in Moscow and are grateful for the words of support and condolences extended to us.
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🗓 On March 21, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to #ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Nararya S. Soeprapto, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for Community and Corporate Affairs.
🤝 Ambassador Zagaynov congratulated Deputy Secretary-General for assuming his position. They discussed prospects for further enhancing the ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, development initiatives and preparation for the upcoming 21st ASEAN-Russia Joint Planning and Management Committee (#ARJPMC) and the 22nd ASEAN-Russia Joint Cooperation Committee (#ARJCC).
#RussiaASEAN #ASEANRussia
🗓 On March 13, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov 🇷🇺 had a meeting with H.E. Ms. Yuyun Wahyuningrum, Representative of the Republic of Indonesia 🇮🇩 to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (#AICHR). We are grateful to Ms. Wahyuningrum for the detailed account of the AICHR, it’s work and priorities.
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🎙 President Vladimir Putin extended greetings to Russian women on International Women’s Day.
💬 From the bottom of my heart, I wish you all the best on International Women’s Day.
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You certainly have the power to improve this world with your beauty, wisdom and generosity, but above all, thanks to the greatest gift that nature has endowed you with – the bearing of children. Motherhood is a glorious mission for women.
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This year is dedicated to the family in Russia. The meaning, the essence of the family is primarily about the continuation of life, the continuation of the lineage, of the story of each family and our entire country. The family is the bond that has ensured continuity from generation to generation, and consideration and respect for women and motherhood are an integral part of our traditions.
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👉 I would like to specifically address the women who are serving in the special military operation now, carrying out combat missions, as well as to others who are now separated from their family members, waiting for our heroes to come home, inspiring them with their love, cheer and support, worrying about every soldier, helping them on the front line, in hospitals, and in numerous volunteer organisations. Again and again, you prove that a woman’s heart is truly an irresistible force, providing an example of perseverance and confidence that good and truth are on our side.
You take on extremely difficult challenges, achieving success and impressive results in a variety of fields. We, men, often feel amazed at your ability to get things done quickly and efficiently, yet thoroughly, seeing to every detail. You handle an endless succession of problems and burdens without losing your charm and allure. It is impossible not to admire you.
I would like to wish you genuine mutual understanding with those you hold dear, as many truly happy moments in your lives as possible, and success in everything that is important to you.
💐 All the best to you. Happy International Women’s Day!
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🗓 On March 2, Russia hosted the 1st ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit in Sochi 🇷🇺. The event was held under the Co-Chairmanship of Russia and Lao PDR 🇱🇦 in conjunction with the VII Global Forum of Young Diplomats and on the sidelines of the World Youth Festival 2024 (#WYF2024).
🔹️The Summit brought together young diplomats from Russia and #ASEAN Member States, representatives of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council and the ASEAN Center in MGIMO University.
🔹️Diplomats from ASEAN Member States and Russia exchanged views on the trends of modern diplomacy and shared their vision of the prospects for ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership. They discussed new areas of cooperation in the fields of science and education, volunteering, development of people-to–people contacts, business, sports and e-sports ties.
🔹️Russian Ambassador to ASEAN H.E. Mr. Evgeny Zagaynov in his welcoming remarks emphasized the special attention Russia is paying to strengthening youth-to-youth interaction with ASEAN countries. Executive Director of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Daniyar Akkaziev noted the role of young entrepreneurs from Russia and ASEAN in promoting the creative industries. Experts from @aseancentremgimo discussed the importance of academic exchanges in deepening dialogue with the countries of Southeast Asia.
🔹️The ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit paved the way for new creative initiatives to empower youth and increase their opportunities to be involved in decision-making. Constructive engagements, dialogue and collaboration among young diplomats provide unique opportunities to forge trustworthy professional networks and lay a solid ground for close cooperation in future.
🔹️The delegates supported the initiative to hold meetings between young diplomats from Russia and ASEAN on a regular basis.
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
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Proud to welcome #ASEAN friends in Sochi 🇷🇺 for the first ASEAN-Russia Young Diplomats Summit.
Great discussions and fresh look at further development of people-to-people contacts and youth cooperation between ASEAN and Russia.
📍 Sochi, March 2
#ASEANRussia #WYF2024
📢 Dear friends! We are glad to announce that today starts application campaign for the second enrollment of the Master Degree Programme "Political Economy of the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership", designed by @aseancentremgimo and MGIMO last year.
🔸️Students will have an opportunity to study regional and global processes, macroeconomics, contemporary international economy, ASEAN- Russia relations, as well as different aspects of international relations, regional integration, business cultures, and digital economy with a special emphasis on Russia and ASEAN.
☝️There is no similar educational program in any other Russian or ASEAN University.
🔸️The program provides students with the necessary skills for employment in government agencies, international organizations, business analytics, and consulting.
🔸️Internships in leading Russian companies and state agencies, international organizations and NGOs, media companies, think tanks, universities and research centers.
🎓We cordially invite the youth from the #ASEAN Member States to apply for the program and study at one of the top universities in Russia 🇷🇺.
🗓 Application deadline is July 20, 2024.
For further details check the information below 👇
🔗https://study-asean.mgimo.ru/
or feel free to contact 📧masters@inno.mgimo.ru
📢 RT is launching an English-language, international online educational project for journalists: RT Academy.
RT’s international team will conduct master classes and share their expertise with aspiring, beginner, and experienced journalists alike. The first series of the course is open to journalists from #ASEAN Member States.
💬Anna Kovtunova, the head of educational projects at RT: "RT’s educational and mentorship projects are now reaching an international audience. Our colleagues from ASEAN will be the first to take the course, and we look forward to offering our classes to journalists from Africa, India, and other regions in the near future".
🗓 On February 19, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation H.E. Mr. Andrey Rudenko 🇷🇺 held consultations in Vientiane 🇱🇦 with Deputy Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR H.E. Mr. Bounleua PHANDANOUVONG and H.E. Mr. Thongphane SAVANPHET.
🔹️He was also received by the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR H.E. Mr. Saleumxay KOMMASITH and had a meeting with the Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair on Myanmar Mr. Alounkeo KITTIKHOUN.
🔹️The two sides had an in-depth discussion on the bilateral agenda and exchanged views on key international and regional issues with the special emphasis on the Chairmanship of Laos in ASEAN.
🔹️Particular attention was paid to the prospects for strengthening the #ASEAN-Russia Strategic Partnership, interaction between the two countries in ASEAN-led mechanisms, as well as resolving the situation in Myanmar 🇲🇲.
#ASEANRussia #RussiaLaos
▪️ On this very day, 10 years ago, Kiev became ground zero for an unconstitutional coup, that triggered all the events around Ukraine and its now former regions ever since. It marked the culmination of the Euromaidan demonstrations, a series of public protests held between November 2013 and February 2014, organised with the involvement and support of Western countries.
Here are facts that the Western mainstream media does not want to you to remember or know at all 👇
🔻 On February 21, 2014, a day before the coup, Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych and the opposition, mediated by Germany, Poland, and France, reached an agreement intended to stop the bloodshed and pave the way for a political resolution to the crisis. However, as soon as Yanukovych ordered the withdrawal of law enforcement troops from the centre of Kiev, militants began storming government buildings.
🔻 The Euromaidan protesters openly expressed neo-Nazi views. Images of Third Reich intelligence agent Stepan Bandera adorned captured buildings and were raised at rallies.
🔻 The Maidan Square protests received overt support and funding from Western countries. The US Embassy alone reportedly provided material support to protester groups amounting to $1 million per day.
🔻 Euromaidan activists resorted to the use of force and terrorist tactics, as evidenced by numerous cases of beatings and torture inflicted upon politicians and public figures who spoke out against the coup.
🔻Following the Euromaidan victory, the Kiev regime’s campaign of terror against dissidents became a hallmark. For over a decade, the people of Donbass endured terrorist attacks and indiscriminate strikes from the Ukrainian Armed Forces and neo-Nazi groups.
❗️Following the coup in Ukraine, its participants chose confrontation and civil war instead of pursuing peaceful development for the country.
📖 Find further details in the reference material, prepared under the auspices of the Foundation for Democracy Studies and the International Public Tribunal for Ukraine.
🎙 Russia's President Vladimir Putin's speech at the opening ceremony for Games of the Future international tournament in Kazan.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I am glad to welcome to Russia the pioneers of phygital sports which is an innovative format that gave rise to the name to the competition. These are indeed the Games of the Future.
The blending of tradition and the modern age, the harmonising of physical fitness and high intellect, the integration of sports and technology, education and science – a person needs all that for well-rounded development and success in our era of rapid change, and the multifaceted, multipolar, free and competitive world that is taking shape before our eyes.
It makes perfect sense that the idea to merge conventional and e-sports was born in Russia.
☝️ Our country remains one of the leading sports powerhouses on the planet, the home of great athletes, victories and records. We have always championed sport and its lofty humanistic values.
#GamesOfTheFuture are our gift to the international sports family.
🎓 Russia is also a land of outstanding scientists, designers and engineers. Their achievements opened up new horizons of knowledge for humankind, and today our research teams and companies are scaling new heights in digital technologies and the use of artificial intelligence in areas that are at the leading edge of progress.
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✅ The Games of the Future is free from politics, as well as all discrimination and double standards. I am positive that the true spirit of sports will be on display at the Games venues.
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The international phygital tournament is a unique event in the modern history of international sports – which begins right here and now in Russia.
Godspeed!
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