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Thomas Greminger unveils the challenges facing the OSCE

16:26 29.11.2021

Thomas Greminger unveils the challenges facing the OSCE

The principles of multilateralism are particularly useful when they are neglected. Former OSCE Secretary General (2017-2020) Thomas Greminger said as much during the presentation of the book “Multilateralism in Transition: Challenges and Opportunities for the OSCE,” that he had written jointly with the Geneva Center for Security Policy (GCSP).In the …

Cybersecurity depends on the user

13:31 18.11.2020

Cybersecurity depends on the user

Businesses and pharmaceutical companies have become prime targets for cyber criminals. For many employees switching to work from home has made them more vulnerable to cyber attacks. Amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic the focus is shifting on digital hygiene and training. These are top issues outlined by the participants of …

Nuremberg: first media process

13:01 24.09.2020

Nuremberg: first media process

While attending the Conference «Nuremberg Trials: Translation that Changed Lives» an International Affairs correspondent interviewed Professor Novitskaya, who works at the English language translation department of the Moscow Linguistic University and holds the title of honorary professor of the translation studies faculty.“International Affairs”:Would you tell us about translation errors at …

Gennady Gatilov: WHO, just like any organization, needs reforms

12:49 04.09.2020

Gennady Gatilov: WHO, just like any organization, needs reforms

“Flawed as it may be, the WHO plays a leading role and now is not the time to reform it. This is the opinion of Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s permanent representative at the Geneva offices of the United Nations and other international organizations. The main task now is to combat the …

Syrian crisis and pandemic

12:58 28.05.2020

Syrian crisis and pandemic

Фото: ru.wikipedia.orgSyria’s authorities took timely measures to stop the spread of coronavirus epidemic. A statement to this effect was made by Russian Ambassador to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva Gennady Gatilov. Gatilov made it clear that the effectiveness of measures taken by the Syrian government had been …

A. Krutskikh: “bio-pandemic” will be followed by “cyber-pandemic”

11:17 15.04.2020

A. Krutskikh: “bio-pandemic” will be followed by “cyber-pandemic”

While previous epidemics snuffed out not thousands, but hundreds of thousands of lives, the system of digital communication we have today ensures a quick exchange of information, which helps avoid the many risks associated with the coronavirus outbreak. The pandemic will spur the digitalization process, and ensuring information security will …

Sergey Lavrov: Violations of journalistic rights and discrimination against media are increasingly evident

10:26 12.11.2019

Sergey Lavrov: Violations of journalistic rights and discrimination against media are increasingly evident

Restrictions imposed by legislative and executive authorities may negatively impact the work done by journalists in Russia. The OSCE Representative on Freedom of the Media, Harlem Désir, raised this concern during the OSCE conference on media freedom in Russia and in the OSCE area, held in Moscow earlier this month. …

Sergey Lavrov: OSCE’s unifying potential not fully realized

10:55 06.11.2019

Sergey Lavrov: OSCE’s unifying potential not fully realized

Following talks with OSCE Secretary General Thomas Greminger, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized Moscow’s firm belief in the Organization’s unification potential and the need to strengthen its authority. Lavrov also said that Russia wants to see security cooperation not only between OSCE members, but between regional organizations as well.Thomas …

French Ambassador: presidents of Russia and France set on mutual respect and trust

12:26 17.10.2019

French Ambassador: presidents of Russia and France set on mutual respect and trust

France expects to play a prominent role in Europe. A statement to this effect was made by French Ambassador to Russia, Sylvie-Agnes Bermann. A meeting with European leaders, which will be held in the Norman format in November, is set to "re-evaluate the relations" between Europe and Russia, the diplomat …

Konstantin Kolpakov: We put emphasis on informal contacts

20:53 12.07.2019

Konstantin Kolpakov: We put emphasis on informal contacts

Foto: Y. PedanovMoscow was recently playing host to the 6th Forum of Young Diplomats, which was the most representative such gathering held so far, bringing together delegates from 14 countries. An International Affairs correspondent talked with Konstantin Kolpakov, the chairman of the Young Diplomats’ Council of the Russian Foreign Ministry.International …

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