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🎙 Comment by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova in view of double standards in the #UNESCO Secretariat
💬 We have taken note of the press release published on the UNESCO website condemning "the bombing that hit a historic building in Lvov last night, located in the buffer zone of the World Heritage Site of Lvov – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre".
With its mentor-like statement, designed primarily for Western capitals, the Secretariat of the Organisation has once again demonstrated a biased and inconsistent approach, characterised by the division of countries into "good" and "bad".
☝️ It is to be recalled that despite the Russian Federation's demarche following the terrorist attack on the World Heritage site The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, this Ukrainian crime, in flagrant violation of the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, was not dealt with publicly by the Director-General of the Organisation.
In the same way, in violation of the established practice and authority vested in Audrey Azoulay, she refuses to condemn the brutal murders by Ukrainian national radicals of Russian journalists Darya Dugina, Oleg Klokov and Vladlen Tatarsky with stubbornness worthy of a better cause.
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❗️ By doing so, the institution at the very least sanctions, if not condones, the aggressive neo-Nazi course of the current Kiev regime.
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💬 We have taken note of the press release published on the UNESCO website condemning "the bombing that hit a historic building in Lvov last night, located in the buffer zone of the World Heritage Site of Lvov – the Ensemble of the Historic Centre".
With its mentor-like statement, designed primarily for Western capitals, the Secretariat of the Organisation has once again demonstrated a biased and inconsistent approach, characterised by the division of countries into "good" and "bad".
☝️ It is to be recalled that despite the Russian Federation's demarche following the terrorist attack on the World Heritage site The Moscow Kremlin and Red Square, this Ukrainian crime, in flagrant violation of the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict and the 1972 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, was not dealt with publicly by the Director-General of the Organisation.
In the same way, in violation of the established practice and authority vested in Audrey Azoulay, she refuses to condemn the brutal murders by Ukrainian national radicals of Russian journalists Darya Dugina, Oleg Klokov and Vladlen Tatarsky with stubbornness worthy of a better cause.
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❗️ By doing so, the institution at the very least sanctions, if not condones, the aggressive neo-Nazi course of the current Kiev regime.
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🎙 Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the General Meeting of the Commission of the Russian Federation for UNESCO (December 22, 2023)
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💬 The outgoing year was not an easy one for #UNESCO. As we know, after the beginning of the special military operation, the collective West began to intensify its efforts to politicise the organisation, and reduce its agenda to Ukraine.
Their notorious double standards are reflected in regular anti-Russia resolutions on Crimea and Ukraine. The West is pushing through these resolutions by twisting the arms of the developing nations.
These resolutions go beyond UNESCO’s mandate. It has no competence in this area.
❗️ Attempts to defame Russia for “destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage" without citing any evidence are in the same category. Such evidence simply does not exist. Nor does UNESCO have any right to attribute guilt. <...>
At the same time, we still haven’t heard any statement condemning the act of terror at the Moscow Kremlin, a world heritage site. Nor has UNESCO Secretary-General Audrey Azoulay from France denounced the murder of Russian journalists although this is her direct mandate.
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But the attempts to “cancel” Russia in UNESCO did not achieve the desired effect. As President Vladimir Putin noted at the St Petersburg Cultural Forum last November, in UNESCO we are conducting very serious projects that generate widespread interest in the world.
I will emphasise again that we are not closing ourselves off from anyone.
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Overall, we have accumulated a wealth of positive experience to build upon. Frankly, a mutually beneficial professional dialogue in UNESCO is still possible despite the blatantly unlawful actions of its Secretariat’s senior officials.
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💬 The outgoing year was not an easy one for #UNESCO. As we know, after the beginning of the special military operation, the collective West began to intensify its efforts to politicise the organisation, and reduce its agenda to Ukraine.
Their notorious double standards are reflected in regular anti-Russia resolutions on Crimea and Ukraine. The West is pushing through these resolutions by twisting the arms of the developing nations.
These resolutions go beyond UNESCO’s mandate. It has no competence in this area.
❗️ Attempts to defame Russia for “destroying Ukraine’s cultural heritage" without citing any evidence are in the same category. Such evidence simply does not exist. Nor does UNESCO have any right to attribute guilt. <...>
At the same time, we still haven’t heard any statement condemning the act of terror at the Moscow Kremlin, a world heritage site. Nor has UNESCO Secretary-General Audrey Azoulay from France denounced the murder of Russian journalists although this is her direct mandate.
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But the attempts to “cancel” Russia in UNESCO did not achieve the desired effect. As President Vladimir Putin noted at the St Petersburg Cultural Forum last November, in UNESCO we are conducting very serious projects that generate widespread interest in the world.
I will emphasise again that we are not closing ourselves off from anyone.
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Overall, we have accumulated a wealth of positive experience to build upon. Frankly, a mutually beneficial professional dialogue in UNESCO is still possible despite the blatantly unlawful actions of its Secretariat’s senior officials.
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⚡️46th session of #UNESCO World Heritage Committee #WHC opened in New Delhi under the chairmanship of India оn July 21. The Russian delegation is headed by the Permanent Representative of Russia🇷🇺 to UNESCO H.E. Rinat Alyautdinov.
📍WHC will consider developments under the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, state of conservation of World Heritage sites, inscription of new nominations on the World Heritage List and cultural heritage of Africa.
📍The Russian nomination “Testament of Kenozero Lake” will be tabled for consideration by WHC. It is an example of a relict cultural landscape of the North-West of Russia with traditional wooden architecture surrounded by picturesque lakes, rivers, forests and fields that have preserved traces of the past.
📍Russian experts will participate in the forums for World Heritage Site's managers and young professionals on the sidelines of the session.
📍The 46th session will last till July 31.
📍WHC will consider developments under the Convention concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage, state of conservation of World Heritage sites, inscription of new nominations on the World Heritage List and cultural heritage of Africa.
📍The Russian nomination “Testament of Kenozero Lake” will be tabled for consideration by WHC. It is an example of a relict cultural landscape of the North-West of Russia with traditional wooden architecture surrounded by picturesque lakes, rivers, forests and fields that have preserved traces of the past.
📍Russian experts will participate in the forums for World Heritage Site's managers and young professionals on the sidelines of the session.
📍The 46th session will last till July 31.
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⚡️Statement by Permanent Delegate of Russia to #UNESCO H.E. R.Alyautdinov at 46th session of World Heritage Committee #WHC under item "Report of World Heritage Centre on its activities & implementation of WHC’s decisions"
📍As stated by Director-General, Secretariat seems ready to assist WHC in dealing equitably with different sensitive issues. But it is evident that some biased Committee members instead of prioritizing collective action to protect heritage worldwide have again opted for double standards and selective approach.
📍Russia rejects inadmissible allegations & false accusations made by Ukraine & delegations of Western countries. They care less of world heritage & more of pursuing their own short-term political interests thus putting Convention in Danger. They escalate & use this expert forum to spread misinformation & politicized rhetoric, while world majority is endeavouring way out of current situation.
📍Russia is firmly committed to WHC & fulfill vigorously all its international obligations.
📍As stated by Director-General, Secretariat seems ready to assist WHC in dealing equitably with different sensitive issues. But it is evident that some biased Committee members instead of prioritizing collective action to protect heritage worldwide have again opted for double standards and selective approach.
📍Russia rejects inadmissible allegations & false accusations made by Ukraine & delegations of Western countries. They care less of world heritage & more of pursuing their own short-term political interests thus putting Convention in Danger. They escalate & use this expert forum to spread misinformation & politicized rhetoric, while world majority is endeavouring way out of current situation.
📍Russia is firmly committed to WHC & fulfill vigorously all its international obligations.
Forwarded from Russian Delegation to UNESCO
⚡️According to incoming media reports as a result of Ukrainian troops attack the church of the Gornal St Nicholas Monastery in the Kursk Region🇷🇺 was burnt.
☝️This shelling is yet another flagrant violation by Ukraine of its international obligations under the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
📍Protection of cultural property is #UNESCO 's mandate.
📢We call on UNESCO Director-General Ms. Audrey Azoulay to raise her voice in defence of Russia's cultural property and condemn the criminal actions of Kiev!
☝️This shelling is yet another flagrant violation by Ukraine of its international obligations under the 1954 Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.
📍Protection of cultural property is #UNESCO 's mandate.
📢We call on UNESCO Director-General Ms. Audrey Azoulay to raise her voice in defence of Russia's cultural property and condemn the criminal actions of Kiev!
Forwarded from Russian Delegation to UNESCO
📆Today, 3 November, is the International Day for Biosphere Reserves, approved by the decision of the 41st session of the #UNESCO General Conference.
The World Network of Biosphere Reserves includes 759 sites, 48 of which are located in 🇷🇺! Russian Biosphere Reserves have no analogues in the world! These are not just protected areas, but places with natural habitats of the greatest importance for the conservation of biological diversity, including endangered, rare, endemic and relict species!
To learn more about Russian sites included in the UNESCO World Network👉🏻 https://www.unesco.org/en/mab/map?hub=66369.
📣We congratulate all representatives of the professional community on this Holiday!
The World Network of Biosphere Reserves includes 759 sites, 48 of which are located in 🇷🇺! Russian Biosphere Reserves have no analogues in the world! These are not just protected areas, but places with natural habitats of the greatest importance for the conservation of biological diversity, including endangered, rare, endemic and relict species!
To learn more about Russian sites included in the UNESCO World Network👉🏻 https://www.unesco.org/en/mab/map?hub=66369.
📣We congratulate all representatives of the professional community on this Holiday!
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🎙 Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (November 13, 2024)
🔹 FM Sergey Lavrov's schedule
🔹 Kiev regime crimes
🔹 West's hybrid war against Russia
🔹 Hostile rhetoric of NATO's Secretary General
🔹 Anniversary of the White Helmets in Syria
🔹 Biased approach of the UNESCO Director-General
🔹 Situation in Moldova
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#NATO #Ukraine
We have noted that the British press is reporting on the intentions of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to persuade the incumbent US President Joe Biden to allow Kiev to launch Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep inside Russia's territory before Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to the media, London hopes that the White House will finally approve this step.
We would like to remind Washington, London, Paris and Brussels that they continue to play with fire. President of Russia Vladimir Putin has clearly outlined our response: if Ukraine receives permission to launch such strikes, it would indicate that NATO countries have effectively entered into a direct armed conflict with Russia. This would fundamentally alter the nature and essence of the conflict, with all the ensuing consequences.
❗️ If they use long-range Western systems against the territory of our country, they will face an inevitable and devastating response.
#WhiteHelmets
On October 25, 2024, the UK’s Foreign Office marked the tenth anniversary of the White Helmets NGO by issuing a lengthy statement commending this entity, which is still viewed as a humanitarian organisation in the West. Apart from London, several other sponsors signed this paper: Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Qatar and the United States.
And this is happening after everything the White Helmets did in Syria. They used the suffering of the people of Syria as a cheap, albeit bloody, publicity stunt and made working with terrorists their hallmark. London is not even trying to conceal its support for these undercover fighters and has commended the “tremendous efforts and courage” of this “humanitarian organisation.”
The White Helmets remain a major destabilising factor in Syria. Their removal from the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, termination of their activities and exposure of their past crimes are essential for achieving stability in Syria, a country which has suffered so much, and across the region.
#UNESCO #KievRegimeCrimes
The UNESCO Secretariat and in particular Director-General Audrey Azoulay herself continue to openly disregard the Kiev regime’s crimes committed against Russian journalists, including premeditated murders, terrorist attacks and assassination attempts.
We are outraged by the draft report of the UNESCO Director-General, which will be submitted to the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which will convene in Paris on November 21-22 <...>.
The report is based on “information” provided by politically biased pro-Western NGOs and does not mention the murder of Russian journalists.
🔹 FM Sergey Lavrov's schedule
🔹 Kiev regime crimes
🔹 West's hybrid war against Russia
🔹 Hostile rhetoric of NATO's Secretary General
🔹 Anniversary of the White Helmets in Syria
🔹 Biased approach of the UNESCO Director-General
🔹 Situation in Moldova
📰 Read
📺 Watch
#NATO #Ukraine
We have noted that the British press is reporting on the intentions of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron to persuade the incumbent US President Joe Biden to allow Kiev to launch Storm Shadow cruise missiles deep inside Russia's territory before Donald Trump’s inauguration. According to the media, London hopes that the White House will finally approve this step.
We would like to remind Washington, London, Paris and Brussels that they continue to play with fire. President of Russia Vladimir Putin has clearly outlined our response: if Ukraine receives permission to launch such strikes, it would indicate that NATO countries have effectively entered into a direct armed conflict with Russia. This would fundamentally alter the nature and essence of the conflict, with all the ensuing consequences.
❗️ If they use long-range Western systems against the territory of our country, they will face an inevitable and devastating response.
#WhiteHelmets
On October 25, 2024, the UK’s Foreign Office marked the tenth anniversary of the White Helmets NGO by issuing a lengthy statement commending this entity, which is still viewed as a humanitarian organisation in the West. Apart from London, several other sponsors signed this paper: Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Qatar and the United States.
And this is happening after everything the White Helmets did in Syria. They used the suffering of the people of Syria as a cheap, albeit bloody, publicity stunt and made working with terrorists their hallmark. London is not even trying to conceal its support for these undercover fighters and has commended the “tremendous efforts and courage” of this “humanitarian organisation.”
The White Helmets remain a major destabilising factor in Syria. Their removal from the territory of the Syrian Arab Republic, termination of their activities and exposure of their past crimes are essential for achieving stability in Syria, a country which has suffered so much, and across the region.
#UNESCO #KievRegimeCrimes
The UNESCO Secretariat and in particular Director-General Audrey Azoulay herself continue to openly disregard the Kiev regime’s crimes committed against Russian journalists, including premeditated murders, terrorist attacks and assassination attempts.
We are outraged by the draft report of the UNESCO Director-General, which will be submitted to the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which will convene in Paris on November 21-22 <...>.
The report is based on “information” provided by politically biased pro-Western NGOs and does not mention the murder of Russian journalists.
Forwarded from Russian Delegation to UNESCO
🎙Permanent Delegate of Russia to #UNESCO R.Alyautdinov at #IPDC Intergovernmental Council:
📍Russia utterly rejects UNESCO Director-General’s report on Safety of Journalists that completely ignores killings of Russian journalists in 2022-2023.
📍In these 2 years alone, journalists D.Dugina, V.Tatarsky, O.Klokov, R.Zhuravlev, B.Maksudov were killed by Kiev regime. Information about their killings was transmitted to Secretariat via diplomatic channels.
📍Director-General’s report does not reflect real state of affairs about safety of journalists. It is based on distorted data, thus becoming a source of disinformation.
📍Director-General's selective approach in responding to journalists' killing is a violation of General Conference & Executive Board decisions to "condemn killing of journalists without distinction."
📍We call on #IPDC Member States to take decisive action aimed at countering Secretariat's voluntary actions discriminating some Member States what runs counter to ideals & principles of #UNESCO.
📍Russia utterly rejects UNESCO Director-General’s report on Safety of Journalists that completely ignores killings of Russian journalists in 2022-2023.
📍In these 2 years alone, journalists D.Dugina, V.Tatarsky, O.Klokov, R.Zhuravlev, B.Maksudov were killed by Kiev regime. Information about their killings was transmitted to Secretariat via diplomatic channels.
📍Director-General’s report does not reflect real state of affairs about safety of journalists. It is based on distorted data, thus becoming a source of disinformation.
📍Director-General's selective approach in responding to journalists' killing is a violation of General Conference & Executive Board decisions to "condemn killing of journalists without distinction."
📍We call on #IPDC Member States to take decisive action aimed at countering Secretariat's voluntary actions discriminating some Member States what runs counter to ideals & principles of #UNESCO.