Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation is the central government institution charged with leading the foreign policy and foreign relations of Russia. It is a continuation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, which was under the supervision of the Soviet Ministry of External Relations. Sergei Lavrov is the current foreign minister.
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Some of the key events about Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia)

  • 1802
    Establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Empire
  • 1856
    Negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the Crimean War
  • 1878
    Participation in the Congress of Berlin, reshaping the map of the Balkans
  • 1899
    Representation at the First Hague Conference, promoting international peace
  • 1917
    Leaked secret treaties between Russia and other Allied powers, undermining diplomatic relations
  • 1939
    Negotiated the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, dividing Eastern Europe between Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
  • 1945
    Involvement in the founding of the United Nations
  • 1956
    Supported the Soviet military intervention to suppress the Hungarian Revolution
  • 1963
    Signing of the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
  • 1968
    Justified the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia to halt liberalization reforms
  • 1975
    Participation in the Helsinki Accords, promoting European security and cooperation
  • 1979
    Defended the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, leading to international condemnation
  • 1987
    Negotiation of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
  • 1991
    Transition to represent the Russian Federation after the dissolution of the Soviet Union
  • 1999
    Opposed NATO's intervention in Kosovo, straining relations with Western countries
  • 2000
    Adoption of the Foreign Policy Concept, outlining Russia's international priorities
  • 2008
    Supported Russian military action in Georgia, resulting in international criticism
  • 2014
    Denied Russian involvement in the annexation of Crimea, despite evidence to the contrary
  • 2016
    Accused of interfering in the U.S. presidential election through disinformation campaigns
  • 2022
    Justified Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, leading to global sanctions and diplomatic isolation

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Russia) Latest news

Russian ministry warns citizens: Why traveling to West became dangerous now

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Society, Politics • December 11 2024 , 01:18 PM  •  1572 views
Breaking: Syrian leader steps down and leaves country in sudden power shift

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Syrian president has unexpectedly left his position and departed from the country after negotiations with conflict participants. Russian officials confirm they werent involved in talks but stay in touch with opposition

Society, Politics • December 8 2024 , 02:07 PM  •  1230 views
Syrian rebels forced back from Hama after major territorial gains

Syrian rebels forced back from Hama after major territorial gains

Pro-government forces push-back rebels near Hama with heavy air-strikes and reinforcements. The fighting comes after insurgents captured Aleppo and nearby areas in a swift week-long offensive

Society, Politics • December 4 2024 , 03:43 PM  •  2099 views
Russian top diplomat questions Turkey's role in Ukraine situation

Russian top diplomat questions Turkey's role in Ukraine situation

Russian foreign minister points out contradictions in Turkeyʼs approach to Ukraine conflict. Statements highlight complex relationship between Moscow and Ankara in current military activities

Society, Politics • November 1 2024 , 05:17 AM  •  3032 views
German defense giant's new Ukraine plant gets Moscow's attention

German defense giant's new Ukraine plant gets Moscow's attention

German company Rheinmetall opened its first military factory in Ukraine despite warnings from Russia. The facility marks the beginning of planned defense production expansion with three more plants coming

Business, Politics • October 29 2024 , 02:30 PM  •  4492 views