🙏🏻 On June 9 and 10, the Embassy of Russia in Pakistan hosted an exhibition in memory of the students of the Lugansk Pedagogical University’s college in Starobelsk (Lugansk People's Republic, Russia), who lost their lives as a result of the bloody terrorist attack by the Kiev Nazi regime on their dormitory. 👉🏻 The event was attended by Ambassador of Belarus H.E. Mr. Andrei Metelitsa, Minister of Culture and National Heritage H.E. Mr. Auranzeb Khan Khichi, diplomats from friendly countries, parliamentarians and prominent figures from all major political forces of Pakistan, local academic community, religious leaders, and Russian compatriots living in Pakistan. 🙌🏻 Visitors brought flowers and soft toys, and wrote their messages in the Book of Condolences. Videos showing the aftermath of the strike were screened — 21 young students were killed, and over 60 were seriously injured. Photos of the victims are also displayed in the consular section of the Embassy. 🕯️ We extend our deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.

⚡ On June 9, the Russian Embassy held an extraordinary press briefing on the situation around Ukraine in connection with the cynical shelling by the Ukrainian army of a dormitory and the educational building of a pedagogical college in the city of Starobelsk, as a result of which 21 teenagers under the age of 23 were killed and more than 60 people were injured. 👉🏻 Ambassador of Russia Albert P. Khorev informed representatives of the Pakistani media about Moscow’s decision taken in this regard to give a new quality to its military actions in Ukraine, which will henceforth be directed at decision-making centers, command posts, and enterprises of the Ukrainian defence industry, including in Kiev, and will be consistent and systematic in nature. ✍🏻 During the briefing, the Ambassador also gave an assessment of the latest outrageous, bordering on madness, attacks by the Ukrainian army on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant and the city of Energodar, the cynical drone strikes in the cities of Yenakiyevo and Genichesk, as well as attempts to disrupt the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.

🇷🇺 On June 4, the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science and Technology (FUUAST, Islamabad) hosted a poster conference titled “From Peter the Great to Vladimir Putin,” timed to coincide with Russian Language Day. The event was attended by faculty and students of the International Relations Department, as well as its Head Dr. Faisal Javaid and Cultural Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Pakistan Mr. Gleb Shubin. 👉🏻 The students presented results of their research on significant periods of the Russian State’s history, demonstrating a keen interest in Russia's formation and development as a multinational country with over a thousand years of history. In his turn, Attache Gleb Shubin gave a presentation on the key stages in emergence of the modern Russian language, focusing on the invaluable contribution to this process made by the “sun of Russian poetry” – Alexander Pushkin. 👍🏻 In addition, the diplomat highlighted the opportunities available to Pakistani citizens for pursuing higher education in Russia.

💬 Excerpts from the briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (May 28, 2026): The 29th St Petersburg International Economic Forum (#SPIEF26) – traditionally one of the key events on the global economic calendar – is fast approaching. This year, the Forum will take place in St Petersburg from June 3 to 6 under the topic “Pragmatic Dialogue: the Path to a Stable Future.” The Forum comes at a time of profound change in the global economy and a crisis in the existing model of globalisation. SPIEF 2026 will offer a unique platform for working out practical solutions aimed at sustainable development, strengthening technological sovereignty, and building a fair, multipolar system of interaction. 🤝 Russia, as an integral part of the global economic system, remains open to constructive and equal partnership. The Forum’s business agenda is divided into five strategic tracks, each addressing key challenges of our time. More about the five tracks: clck.ru/3TtG9f *** ❗️As usual, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs will take an active part in the Forum, with the Ministry’s leadership participating in several sessions. 🗓 On June 4, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin will take part in a roundtable discussion entitled “Union State: Time to Be First.” 🗓 On June 5, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Pankin will speak at the special thematic session called “Russia–APEC: Broad Cooperation Prospects on the Horizon until 2035.” The Press Department will host a panel session on June 3 entitled “Your Words are Like Bullets: How Information has Transformed into the Most Powerful Weapon of the Modern Era,” and will also take part in a session on “The Limits of Artificial Intelligence in the Media.” Finally, the next Foreign Ministry briefing will be held on the sidelines of SPIEF.

🇷🇺🇰🇿 Presidents of Russia & Kazakhstan in a Joint Statement: We see the future of #RussiaKazakhstan relations as a space of sustainable & mutually beneficial development, in which we are equal partners, strategic allies & good neighbours. t.me/MFARussia/30113

📜 The Russian Embassy School in Pakistan held an open lesson dedicated to the Day of Slavic Writing and Culture. The event featured a lecture on the history of the holiday and the pivotal role of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the creation of the first written and literary language of the Slavic peoples, which laid the foundation for modern Russian language and literature. 🖼 As 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of Lyudmila Verbitskaya, a distinguished Russian philologist, the students were also introduced to a series of posters titled “Let’s Speak Like St. Petersburgers”, created under her guidance. The author of over 300 scientific and educational works in the field of linguistics, Lyudmila Verbitskaya has made an invaluable contribution to the development of Russian science and education, as well as to strengthening the position of the Russian language internationally. #DayOfSlavicLiteratureAndCulture

پاکستان میں روسی سفارت خانہ عیدالاضحیٰ کے بابرکت موقع پر پاکستان کے تمام مسلمانوں کو دلی مبارک باد اور نیک تمنائیں پیش کرتا ہے۔ دعا ہے کہ خوشیوں کا یہ موقع آپ اور آپ کے عزیز و اقارب کے لیے امن، خوش حالی اور مسرت کا باعث بنے!

🌙 The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan extends its warmest wishes to all Muslims in Pakistan on the blessed occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. May this joyous occasion bring peace, prosperity, and happiness to you and your loved ones!

✨️ On May 22, an online Russian language course for the staff and students of the University of Peshawar was officially launched. The program is organized by the Ural State Pedagogical University (USPU, Yekaterinburg) with the support of the Russian Embassy in Pakistan. The classes for Pakistani students will be taught by USPU faculty members. 🇷🇺🇵🇰 The launch of this initiative marked the beginning of a promising partnership between two renowned Russian and Pakistani universities and became yet another important milestone in the multifaceted cooperation between our friendly nations. #RussiaPakistan

⚡️ Given the continued terrorist attacks by the Kiev regime against Russian civilians, @mod_russia will be targeting Ukrainian defence industry facilities in Kiev. Foreign nationals, including diplomatic missions & staff, should leave the city ASAP. t.me/MFARussia/30056

✨️ Ambassador Albert P. Khorev received the winners of the International Youth Anti-Corruption Advertising Competition “Together Against Corruption” – Islamabad students Hadia Jaffar and Sadia Jaffar – along with their family members. 🥈🥉 In a solemn atmosphere, the ladies were awarded with commemorative prizes bearing the symbols of the Prosecutor General’s Office of the Russian Federation in recognition of their outstanding achievements, securing 2nd and 3rd places in the “Best Poster” category. Their artworks were aimed at promoting anti-corruption awareness and strengthening legal consciousness among the public. ❗️We also remind you that submissions for the next round of the “Together Against Corruption” competition are open until October 1, 2026. Detailed information and registration are available on the official website anticorruption.life/en/.

پاکستان میں روسی سفارت خانہ صوبہ بلوچستان کے شہر کوئٹہ میں ریلوے اسٹیشن کے قریب 24 مئی کو ہونے والے دہشت گرد حملے کی شدید مذمت کرتا ہے۔ ہم امید کرتے ہیں کہ اس حملے کے ذمہ داروں کی نشاندہی کی جائے گی اور انہیں انصاف کے کٹہرے میں لایا جائے گا۔ ہم جاں بحق افراد کے اہل خانہ اور لواحقین سے دلی تعزیت کا اظہار کرتے ہیں اور تمام زخمیوں کی جلد صحت یابی کے لیے نیک تمناؤں کا اظہار کرتے ہیں۔

❗️The Embassy of Russia in Pakistan strongly condemns the May 24 terrorist attack in the vicinity of a railway station in Quetta, Balochistan province. We hope that those who organized this attack will be identified and brought to justice. We extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the victims and wish all those injured a speedy recovery.

✨️ On May 22, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Pakistan Salem Mohammed Al Zaabi. 🤝 The two sides discussed pressing international issues, including the Middle East crisis. They emphasized that there is no alternative to the peaceful resolution of all existing disputes and expressed support for Pakistan’s mediation efforts. In addition, the Ambassadors conducted a detailed exchange of views on the situation around Afghanistan, underscoring the importance of measures aimed at strengthening peace and stability in the region. @uaeembassyisb

💬 #Zakharova: The XVII International Economic Forum “Russia – Islamic World: #KazanForum” was held on May 12-17. This year, Kazan welcomed delegations from 99 countries. ☝️ The Forum’s results reaffirmed that Islamic civilisation countries are Russia’s reliable partners.

🇷🇺🇨🇳 Joint Declaration on the Emergence of a Multipolar World and International Relations of a New Type. Adopted on May 20 by Presidents of Russia & China following bilateral talks. 📄 t.me/MFARussia/29962

#VideoOfTheDay 🇷🇺🇨🇳 President of Russia Vladimir #Putin is welcomed by President of China Xi Jinping at an official ceremony ahead of bilateral talks. #WhereItsAt📍 Beijing, May 20, 2026 #RussiaChina

🎉 On May 14, the Association of Pakistani Graduates from Russia and the CIS countries celebrated the 25th anniversary of its establishment. ✒️ On this occasion, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev sent a congratulatory letter to the leadership and members of the Association, emphasizing its significant contribution over the past quarter century to strengthening people-to-people contacts between the two countries and promoting an objective image of Russia among the Pakistani citizens. The anniversary events, held in Lahore on May 14-15, brought together members of the Association, as well as the Minister of State for National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination of Pakistan Dr. Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath, Cultural Attaché of the Russian Embassy in Pakistan Gleb Shubin and Head of RUDN University’s Office for International Alumni Affairs Anara Tarbayeva. ❗️ In his remarks, Attaché Gleb Shubin underscored the importance of the academic and cultural initiatives carried out under the leadership of the Association’s Chairman Dr. Shahid Hasan and President Dr. Ashraf Nizami, noting their valuable role in fostering growing interest in the Russian language and literature in Pakistan. 🤝 Participants unanimously emphasized the importance of further expanding cooperation between the two friendly nations across a wide range of areas. It was particularly noted that Pakistani graduates of Soviet and Russian universities play a meaningful role in advancing this objective. #RussiaPakistan

✨️ On May 19, Ambassador Albert P. Khorev held a briefing on the situation in and around Ukraine. The event was attended by representatives of the Pakistani media and academic community. 🇷🇺🇵🇰 At the outset, the Ambassador highlighted Russia’s international efforts to combat the glorification of Nazism, referring in particular to the thematic resolution annually adopted by the United Nations General Assembly with Pakistan’s consistent support. Ambassador Khorev also underscored Russia’s peace initiatives in the context of the Ukrainian conflict, noting that the Kiev regime, backed by Western countries, continues to prolong hostilities. Particular attention was paid to the issue of forced mobilization in Ukraine, as well as to the growing Ukrainian corruption scandals involving members of Zelenskyy’s inner circle. The Ambassador drew attention to the deteriorating crime situation in Ukraine and strongly condemned attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure, including the “TurkStream” and “Blue Stream” pipelines, stressing that such actions pose a threat to regional energy security. ❗️The briefing also addressed the hybrid war being waged by Western countries against Russia. The Ambassador stated that pseudo-legal mechanisms such as the so-called “Register of Damage for Ukraine” and the “Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine” constitute elements of anti-Russian legal aggression, adding that Russia would regard any accession to these initiatives by third countries as a hostile step. Particular attention was devoted to challenging Western disinformation narratives concerning the alleged “mass atrocities in Bucha” and the “abduction of thousands of Ukrainian children.” Albert P. Khorev stressed that these accusations are unfounded and highlighted Russia’s efforts aimed at reuniting separated families on both sides of the Russian-Ukrainian border. In conclusion, Ambassador Khorev reiterated that the so-called “Scythian gold” collection, transferred by the Netherlands to Ukraine, should be returned to Crimean museums. 📚 During the event, Zakhar Prilepin’s book “Militia Romance” was presented. The book recounts the experiences of Donbas residents in the aftermath of the 2014 events. Full text of the briefing: tinyurl.com/mpbxzja6