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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Embassy of Russia in the US:

Representatives of Russia and the United States honoured the memory of participants in the Soviet-American “Zebra” project

On January 11, 2026, a traditional memorial ceremony was held in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, on the banks of the Pasquotank River, to honour the memory of Soviet and Canadian pilots who perished in early 1945 as a result of the crash of a PBN-1 NOMAD seaplane. The aircraft was being ferried for the Red Army Air Force under the Lend-Lease programme as part of deliveries of this class of aircraft (Catalina).

The event, organized by the Russian Embassy in the US with the participation of senior diplomats and staff of the military attaché’s office was attended for the first time since 2020 by representatives of the Pentagon. They were represented by the Chairman of the Joint POW/MIA Commission General Robert Foglesong and his colleagues.

At the site of the tragedy, delegations from both countries laid a wreath and red carnations in the Pasquotank River. Military honours were rendered to the fallen crew members – Soviet pilots Captains Nikolai Chikov and Vladimir Levin, Lieutenants Dmitry Medvedev and Afanasy Borodin, as well as radio operator Lieutenant Peter Nataros of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Under the secret project codenamed “Zebra”, Soviet and Allied crews underwent training between April 1944 and October 1945. In total, 184 American-made seaplanes were delivered to the Soviet–German front.

This stands as one of the clear examples of the combat alliance between the Red Army and the US Armed Forces in the fight against a common enemy – the absolute evil of Nazism. The memory of the heroes who fought shoulder to shoulder as part of the anti-Hitler coalition, and of the immense sacrifices of the Soviet people, is sacred and must never be forgotten.

No one is forgotten – nothing is forgotten.
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🎙Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's answer to a media question on the situation in Iran (January 13, 2026)

Question: For over a fortnight, anti-government demonstrations in Iran have persisted, escalating into unrest. Could you comment on the current situation in the country?

💬 Maria Zakharova: The unlawful sanctions pressure exerted by the West, to which the Islamic Republic of Iran has been subjected for many years, has hampered the country’s development and generated economic and social challenges, primarily affecting ordinary Iranians.

Hostile external forces are seeking to exploit rising public tensions in order to destabilise and undermine the Iranian state.

The notorious methods of so-called colour revolutions are being employed, whereby peaceful protests are transformed – through the actions of provocateurs trained and armed abroad – into brutal and senseless violence, including riots, the killing of law-enforcement officers and civilians, and even children.

❗️ We unequivocally condemn subversive external interference in Iran’s internal political processes.

It is particularly noteworthy that the Iranian authorities have demonstrated readiness for constructive dialogue with society to identify effective ways of mitigating the adverse socioeconomic consequences of the West’s hostile policies.

Threats emanating from Washington regarding further military strikes against the Islamic Republic are categorically unacceptable. Those who contemplate exploiting externally instigated unrest as a pretext to repeat aggression against Iran, as witnessed in June 2025, must fully realize the grave consequences such actions would entail for the Middle East and for global international security.

❗️ We also firmly reject the brazen attempts to pressure Iran’s foreign partners through the imposition of increased trade tariffs.

The evolving dynamics of Iran’s domestic political situation, together with the recent decline in artificially fuelled protests, provide grounds for cautious optimism regarding a gradual stabilization. The thousands-strong marches by Iranians in support of the country’s sovereignty testify to the failure of the sinister designs of those who resent the existence of states capable of pursuing an independent foreign policy and freely choosing their own allies on the international stage.

We remain in close contact with our diplomatic missions in Iran. They are operating as usual and maintain constant communication with Russian nationals residing in the country. 👉 We advise them to exercise reasonable caution: refrain from visiting crowded areas, avoid photography and videography, and strictly follow the instructions of law-enforcement bodies and special services.
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✉️ President of Russia Vladimir Putin has extended his condolences to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand:

✍️ Your Majesty,

Please accept my deepest condolences over the tragic consequences of the railway disaster in Nakhon Ratchasima Province.

I ask to convey my sincere sympathy and support to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, as well as my wishes for a swift recovery to all those injured.

Respectfully,

VLADIMIR PUTIN
🇷🇺 Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет начал прием документов для участия в Олимпиадах для иностранных школьников и студентов, желающих поступить на бюджетные места в рамках квоты Правительства Российской Федерации.

📆 Ключевые даты:
- Прием заявок — до 6 февраля 2026 года.
- Результаты — не позднее 13 марта 2026 года.

❗️Участие в Олимпиадах проходит онлайн: подача заявления и необходимых документов осуществляется через Личный кабинет поступающего. Перечень необходимых документов опубликован на сайте.
📍Перечни предметов Олимпиад и программы олимпиадных испытаний размещены на сайте Приемной комиссии СПбГУ.

🌐СПбГУ также приглашает иностранных абитуриентов на онлайн-мероприятия «Информационные встречи с иностранными абитуриентами СПбГУ». Представители Университета расскажут о преимуществах обучения в СПбГУ и особенностях поступления. Встречи проводятся на русском, английском, испанском, турецком, французском, арабском, китайском и португальском языках.
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🇷🇺 St. Petersburg State University begins accepting documents for participation in the Open International Olympiads for foreign schoolchildren and students wishing to enroll in state-funded places within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation.

📆Key dates:
- Application deadlines — from November 12, 2025 to February 6, 2026.
- Results — no later than March 13, 2026.

❗️Participation in the Olympiads takes place online: the application and the necessary documents are submitted through the Applicant's Personal Account. The list of necessary documents is published on the official website of the SPbU Admissions Committee.
📍Lists of Olympiad subjects and test programs are available on the official website of the SPbU Admissions Committee.

🌐St. Petersburg State University also invites international applicants to the online events «Informational meetings with international applicants of St. Petersburg State University». Representatives of the Admissions Committee will talk about the advantages of studying at St. Petersburg State University and the specifics of admission procedure. Meetings are held in Russian, English, Spanish, Turkish, French, Arabic, Chinese and Portuguese. The schedule is available by the link.
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🇷🇺🇧🇷📞 President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had a telephone conversation (January 14, 2026)

The Leaders exchanged views on pressing international issues, with a focus on the situation surrounding Venezuela.

They underscored the convergence of the principled stances of Russia and Brazil regarding the safeguarding of the state sovereignty and national interests of the Bolivarian Republic.

The Presidents agreed to continue coordinating efforts, including within the framework of the #UN and #BRICS, in the interests of de-escalating tensions in Latin America and other regions of the world.

In the context of the forthcoming meeting of the Russian-Brazilian High-Level Commission scheduled for February 2026, the Leaders held an in-depth discussion on further advancing bilateral cooperation across a wide range of areas.

#RussiaBrazil
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🎙 Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova's statement regarding another series of terrorist attacks on tankers in the Black Sea (January 14, 2025)

💬 On January 13, oil tankers chartered to transport Kazakh oil to foreign consumers were attacked by Ukrainian drones in the Black Sea near the maritime terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC).

We resolutely condemn yet another terrorist attack by the Kiev regime against commercial civilian vessels that were fully complying with all norms of international law.

We regard this barbaric assault as further proof that the Kiev authorities not only disregard global energy stability, but also show blatant contempt for the interests of Kazakhstan – a country with which they allegedly seek to develop relations – as well as for those of their American partners, who are the largest shareholders of the CPC.

In this regard, we fully understand and share the serious concern expressed over these attacks in the statement by the official representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan on January 14.

❗️ We fully align ourselves with the view of our allies on the need to take effective measures to ensure the security of hydrocarbon transportation, which, in our view, should bring the criminal Kiev regime to reason.

We also support Astana’s stance on the need for joint steps to prevent such incidents in the future.
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🇷🇺 15 января 2026 года в Александровском зале Большого Кремлёвского дворца Президент России В.В.Путин принял верительные грамоты у вновь прибывших послов иностранных государств.

Верительные грамоты Главе Российского государства вручили представители Республики Словения, Федеративной Республики Сомали, Габонской Республики, Демократической Социалистической Республики Шри-Ланка, Французской Республики, Республики Сенегал, Республики Руанда, Чешской Республики, Исламской Республики Мавритания, Исламского Эмирата Афганистан, Алжирской Народной Демократической Республики, Португальской Республики, Народной Республики Бангладеш, Федеративной Республики Бразилия, Королевства Норвегия, Королевства Швеция, Арабской Республики Египет, Республики Колумбия, Королевства Саудовская Аравия, Республики Гана, Республики Намибия, Австрийской Республики, Республики Куба, Исламской Республики Пакистан, Республики Корея, Республики Перу, Восточной Республики Уругвай, Ливанской Республики, Швейцарской Конфедерации, Республики Ирак, Итальянской Республики и Мальдивской Республики.

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Из выступления Президента России:

💬 В.В.Путин: Одним из ключевых факторов устойчивого развития и процветания человечества является международное сотрудничество. В современном многообразном и взаимосвязанном мире именно от способности государств к созидательному взаимодействию напрямую зависит всеобщая стабильность и безопасность, и открытое, честное партнёрство предоставляет возможности для решения общих, даже самых непростых проблем.

Недаром говорят: мир не наступает сам, его строят, причем каждый день. Мир требует усилий, ответственности и осознанного выбора. Актуальность этого очевидна, особенно сейчас, когда ситуация на международной арене всё больше и больше деградирует, мне кажется, с этим никто не будет спорить, обостряются застарелые конфликты, возникают новые серьёзные очаги напряжённости.

При этом дипломатия, поиск консенсуса и компромиссных развязок всё чаще подменяются односторонними, причём весьма опасными действиями. И вместо диалога между государствами звучит монолог тех, кто по «праву сильного» считает допустимым диктовать свою волю, поучать жизни и отдавать приказы.

Десятки стран в мире страдают от неуважения их суверенных прав, от хаоса и беззакония и не обладают силой и ресурсами, чтобы постоять за себя.

Разумный выход из этого положения видится в том, чтобы более настойчиво требовать соблюдения международного права всеми членами международного сообщества, а также оказывать реальное содействие пробивающему себе дорогу новому, более справедливому многополярному миропорядку – миропорядку, в котором все государства имели бы право на собственную модель роста, на то, чтобы самостоятельно, без влияния извне определять свою судьбу, сохраняя самобытную культуру и традиции.

Отмечу, что Россия искренне привержена идеалам многополярного мира. Наша страна всегда проводила и будет проводить взвешенный, конструктивный внешнеполитический курс, учитывающий как наши национальные интересы, так и объективные тенденции мирового развития. <...>

Россия выступает за укрепление ключевой, центральной роли в мировых делах Организации Объединённых Наций, которая в минувшем году отметила свой юбилей. <...>

Безопасность должна быть действительно всеобъемлющей, а значит, равной и неделимой, и она не может быть обеспечена для одних за счёт безопасности других.

Этот принцип зафиксирован в основополагающих международно-правовых документах.

Пренебрежение этим базовым, жизненно важным принципом ни к чему хорошему никогда не приводило и не приведёт. Это наглядно показал и кризис вокруг Украины, ставший прямым следствием многолетнего игнорирования справедливых интересов России и целенаправленного курса на создание угроз нашей безопасности, на продвижение к российским границам блока НАТО – вопреки данным нам публичным обещаниям.

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☝️ Россия всегда открыта к выстраиванию равных и взаимовыгодных отношений со всеми международными партнёрами во имя всеобщего процветания, благополучия и развития.

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The ceremony to present letters of credence to the President of the Russian Federation concluded at the Kremlin

I would like to underline that we are always ready to build equal and mutually beneficial relations with all international partners in the name of common prosperity, well-being, and development,

the President said in his address to foreign ambassadors.
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Vladimir Putin: "The crisis surrounding Ukraine became a direct consequence of a long history of ignoring Russia's interests and a conscious effort to multiply threats to our security and to expand NATO towards our country, contrary to the public assurances given to us previously"
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🌐 Your chance to enter the UNIVERSITY of your dreams!

We welcome future students of RUDN University! We are pleased to inform you that registration for the online stage of the RUDN University Open Olympiad for Foreign Citizens who do not have Russian citizenship has started.

Who can participate?

Foreign citizens (who do not have Russian citizenship) – school graduates and university graduate students (bachelor's and specialist's degrees).
❗️If you study at RUDN University, you must participate only in the Olympiad in person stage. If you are a student of another university, you can participate in an online format (optional).

What opportunities does the Olympics offer?

📍To the winners:
Free tuition at RUDN University according to the quota of the Russian Government
Chance to participate in the RUDN BRILLIANT STUDENTS scholarship competition

📍The winners:
The possibility of free tuition at RUDN University under the quota of the Russian Government, if available after the winners of the Olympiad are enrolled
The opportunity to receive a significant discount on university tuition

How do I participate?

1. Register on the website for the online stage of the Olympiad;
2. Attach scanned copies of your passport or ID and diploma or certificate of education with grades for the last year of study;
3. Sign up for online testing on the website within the suggested time frame;
4. Take part in an individual interview (in case of successful completion of the test);
5. Wait for the publication of the lists of winners and prize-winners in the personal account of the participant of the Olympiad.

The Olympiad is held in the following disciplines:
• Computer Science (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Mathematics (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Physics (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Chemistry (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Biology (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Social Studies (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Russian language (Bachelor's degree, Master's degree)
• Ecology (Master's degree only)
• Advertising and Public Relations / Journalism / Psychology (Master's degree only)
• Economics and Management (Master's degree only)

For all questions related to participation in the Olympiad, you can contact us by mail: [email protected].
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🌐 Твой шанс поступить в ВУЗ мечты!

Приветствуем будущих студентов РУДН! Рады сообщить, что стартовала регистрация на онлайн этап Открытой олимпиады РУДН для иностранных граждан, не имеющих российского гражданства.

Кто может участвовать?

Иностранные граждане (не имеющие российского гражданства) – выпускники школ, студенты выпускных курсов вузов (бакалавриат и специалитет).
❗️Если ты учишься в РУДН, обязательно участие только в очной олимпиаде. Если ты студент другого вуза, можешь принять участие в онлайн формате (по выбору).

Какие возможности даёт олимпиада?

📍Победителям:
Бесплатное обучение в РУДН по квоте Правительства России
Шанс принять участие в конкурсе на стипендию «RUDN BRILLIANT STUDENTS»

📍Призёрам:
Возможность бесплатного обучения в РУДН по квоте Правительства России, в случае их наличия после зачисления победителей Олимпиады
Возможность получить значительную скидку на обучение в университете

Как принять участие?

1. Зарегистрироваться на сайте на онлайн этап Олимпиады;
2. Приложить скан-копии паспорта или ID и диплома или справки об образовании с оценками за последний год обучения;
3. Записаться на онлайн тестирование на сайте в предложенные сроки;
4. Принять участие в индивидуальном собеседовании (в случае успешного прохождения теста);
5. Дождаться публикации списков победителей и призеров в личном кабинете участника Олимпиады.

Олимпиада проводится по следующим дисциплинам:
• Информатика (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Математика (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Физика (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Химия (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Биология (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Обществознание (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Русский язык (бакалавриат, магистратура)
• Экология (только магистратура)
• Реклама и связи с общественностью/ журналистика/ психология (только магистратура)
• Экономика и менеджмент (только магистратура)

По всем вопросам, связанным с участием в Олимпиаде, можно обращаться по почте: [email protected].
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🇷🇺 On January 15 Vladimir Putin received the letters of credence from newly appointed ambassadors of foreign nations. The ceremony took place in the St Alexander Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace.

The letters of credence were presented to the President of Russia by the representatives of Republic of Slovenia, Federal Republic of Somalia, Gabonese Republic, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, French Republic, Republic of Senegal, Republic of Rwanda, Czech Republic, Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, Portuguese Republic, People's Republic of Bangladesh, Federative Republic of Brazil, Kingdom of Norway, Kingdom of Sweden, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of Colombia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Republic of Ghana, Republic of Namibia, Republic of Austria, Republic of Cuba, Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Republic of Korea, Republic of Peru, Oriental Republic of Uruguay, Republic of Lebanon, Swiss Confederation, Republic of Iraq, Italian Republic, and Republic of Maldives.

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Excerpts from President Putin's speech at the ceremony for presenting letters of credence:

💬 Vladimir Putin: International cooperation is fundamental to humanity’s sustainable development and prosperity. In today’s diverse and interconnected world, global stability and security depend directly on the ability of states to interact constructively. Open and honest partnerships create the conditions needed to tackle our shared challenges.

There is a reason why people say that peace does not come by itself. It must be built, day-by-day, and it is a painstaking process. Achieving peace requires effort, a sense of responsibility and the ability to make deliberate choices. This posture is especially relevant today considering the increasingly deteriorating international environment. Old conflicts are escalating, while new serious hotbeds of tension emerge.

At the same time, unilateral and dangerous actions often substitute diplomacy, efforts to come to a compromise or find solutions which would suit everyone. Instead of having states engage in dialogue with one another, there are those relying on the might-makes-right principle to assert their unilateral narratives, those who believe that they can impose their will, lecture others how they must live and issue orders.

Dozens of countries across the world have been suffering from the infringement of their sovereign rights, from chaos and lawlessness. They lack the strength and resources to stand up for themselves.

Placing a greater emphasis on having all members of the international community respect international law, as well as facilitating the advent of new emerging trends and a fair multipolar world order can be viewed as a reasonable solution.

I would like to note that Russia is sincerely committed to the ideals of a multipolar world. Our country has always pursued and will continue to pursue a balanced, constructive foreign policy course that takes into account both our national interests and the objective trends of global development. <...>

Russia advocates for strengthening the key, central role of the United Nations in global affairs, the organisation that celebrated its anniversary last year. <...>

Security must be truly comprehensive and, therefore, equal and indivisible, and it cannot be ensured for some at the expense of the security of others.

This principle is enshrined in fundamental international legal instruments.

Disregarding this basic, vital principle has never led to anything good and never will. This has been clearly demonstrated by the crisis around Ukraine, which became a direct consequence of years of ignoring Russia’s legitimate interests and a deliberate policy of creating threats to our security, including the advancement of the NATO bloc towards Russia’s borders – contrary to the public promises made to us.

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☝️ Russia is always open to building equal and constructive relations with all international partners for the sake of universal prosperity, well-being, and development.

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