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🎙 Maria #Zakharova on Ukrainian & US citizens being detained in India on terrorist activities charges: Zelensky’s neo-Nazi regime exports instability worldwide. Russia has repeatedly warned about risks of Ukraine's militarisation. t.me/MFARussia/28804

💬 #Zakharova: The US-Israeli coalition continues to fan the flames of war in the Middle East that it has itself ignited. On March 18, the major Caspian port of Bandar-e Anzali – a key hub for Russia-Iran trade, including food supplies – was hit. t.me/MFARussia/28802

📷 #Zakharova: Between March 17-19, Ukrainian militants once again targeted critical energy infrastructure linked to TurkStream & Blue Stream. Pressure on Kiev must be stepped up to halt these reckless strikes that threaten international energy routes. t.me/MFARussia/28800

⚡️ We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the Persian Gulf amid risks of further escalation. The proposals outlined by Omani FM @badralbusaidi align with our vision of a balanced security architecture in the Middle East & the Persian Gulf. t.me/MFARussia/28797

✉️ President #Putin: I extend my congratulations to Russia’s Muslims on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the Holy Month of #Ramadan. For centuries, this holiday has symbolised moral growth, reflecting the enduring values of Islam. t.me/MFARussia/28796

🌱 Today marks International #Nowruz Day, a celebration that heralds the first day of spring and the renewal of nature. 🎉 We wish everyone celebrating this bright holiday a joyful spring. May it bring renewal, happiness, success, and prosperity. #Nowruz2026

I'm sincerely happy to congratulate you with an outstanding performance in the 14th Winter Paralympic Games — President Vladimir Putin meeting the Russian Paralympic team ‘You have demonstrated to both Russia and the world that you are some of the top Paralympic athletes’

💬 #Zakharova: Former UK PM John Major has recently strongly criticized the US & Israel for attacking Iran, without even a #UNSC mandate. Apparently, he conveniently forgot how eager he was to invade Iraq in 2003 over Colin Powell’s “test tube” hoax. 🤷‍♀️ Staggering hypocrisy.

🗓 On March 19, the Delegation of the Russian Federation to the Vienna Negotiations on Military Security and Arms Control, together with the Ambassador-at-Large of the MFA of Russia Mr. Rodion Miroshnik held an international teleconference War crimes of the AFU against the civilian population of the Belgorod region. 🌍 Representatives from over 70 countries participated in the event, joining the teleconference from across continents thanks to the active support of Russian embassies and Rossotrudnichestvo representative offices. The keynote speakers included Ambassador-at-Large of the MFA of Russia on crimes committed by the Kiev regime Mr. Rodion Miroshnik, Deputy Governor of the Belgorod region Ms. Olga Medvedeva, journalist covering international affairs and public figure Mr. Scott Ritter, expert on UAVs used by the AFU against civilian targets, CEO of Ushkuynik Research and Production Center Mr. Alexey Chadayev, and journalist of SOLOVIOV Live and participant in the volunteer charity missions of the SVR (Soloviev Vladimir R.) Foundation in the Belgorod Region Mr. Sergey Karnaukhov. Witnesses to the war crimes committed by the AFU shared their accounts of the events in the Belgorod region. ❗Key takeaways from the discussion: ▪Over the past few years, and especially recently, we have observed a steady increase in the number of Ukrainian attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians in the border regions of Russia. According to reports, significant part of these strikes fall on the territory of the Belgorod region. This applies not only to border settlements but also to Belgorod itself, the capital of the region, which has in fact become one of the most frequently shelled cities among regional capitals of our country. ▪The presentations included systematized data, expert assessments, and eyewitness accounts, allowing for a more complete understanding of the humanitarian consequences of the ongoing attacks on civilian infrastructure and civilians in the region. ▪The testimonies of people who have directly experienced the consequences of the shelling are particularly valuable. Their words are not dry statistics or figures. These are human destinies, destroyed homes, and lives under the constant threat of attacks. ▪Expert assessments were presented regarding the legal aspects of what is happening. This is about compliance with international humanitarian law, which explicitly requires minimizing damage to civilians and civilian infrastructure. ▪Special attention was given to issues of energy security in the region and the consequences of attacks on critical infrastructure. We heard expert assessments of the scale of the risks faced by residents of border areas, as well as of the measures being taken to protect infrastructure and ensure the stable operation of vital systems. ▪It is important that the discussion was not merely ascertaining. It made it possible to record factual material that should be the subject of further analysis and discussion at international forums. 📍It's unacceptable that international human rights activists react with lightning speed to any Ukrainian news and make unfounded accusations against our country without even a preliminary investigation into incidents. When it comes to the deaths of people in Russian cities, they remain silent. Double standards must be abandoned! ▪Participants of the teleconference supported the call for the international community to condemn the criminal acts of the Kiev regime against the civilians of our country. ☝Such events are an opportunity to convey to a wider audience facts that often remain unnoticed by a significant part of the global information space.

💬 Presidential Aide Nikolai Patrushev: We are considering the possibility of requesting escort services for Russian-flagged vessels from Russia's military ships and mobile armed units via harbour masters, as well as deploying defensive equipment aboard. t.me/RusEmbUK/2924

⚡️ Russia's EMERCOM: On March 19, a special flight of Russia's EMERCOM delivered humanitarian aid to #Mozambique. 🛬 An Il-76 aircraft delivered food, essential supplies, as well as tents & blankets for flood-affected communities in the African republic. #RussiaHelps

💬 #Zakharova: In light of the hundreds of journalists killed in Gaza, today's Israeli attack on RT correspondents – @SweeneySteve & his cameraman – cannot be described as accidental. We wish them a speedy recovery. ❗️ We expect a response from international organisations.

💬 #Zakharova: The Arctic has been turned into a zone of geopolitical confrontation through the efforts of Western countries. As the largest Arctic power, #Russia has no interest in such a scenario & will continue working to maintain peace & stability in the region.

💬 #Zakharova: We are deeply concerned that Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon are causing civilian casualties & damage to civilian infrastructure. We call for a swift return to a political & diplomatic settlement.

💬 #Zakharova: We have repeatedly warned Israel & the US of the categorical inadmissibility of endangering the lives & health of the Russian citizens working at the Busheher NPP. They must abandon their reckless attacks on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. t.me/MFARussia/28758

💬 #Zakharova: Western elites ignore the hundreds & thousands of victims of ongoing conflicts. #SelectiveBlindness Yet, with near-ritual zeal, they keep returning to Bucha, playing into the #BuchaHoax, that clear-headed observers see as a symbol of outright, cynical falsehood.

💬 #Zakharova: The Ukrainization policy has undoubtedly failed. Despite the bans & harassment by language purification activists, people in Ukraine use every opportunity to switch to their native [RUSSIAN] language, which is becoming increasingly popular among young people ❤️

💬 #Zakharova: The Verkhovna Rada is increasing pressure on those unwilling to face near-certain death. It plans to tighten draft regulation by lowering the threshold for women. This comes as no surprise & reflects the Kiev regime’s cold-blooded disregard for Ukrainians’ lives.

💬 #Zakharova: April 19 – the Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Genocide of the Soviet People during the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). Our duty to the memory of our ancestors is to ensure that these crimes are never forgotten. #NoStatuteOfLimitations