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Russia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Russia Today
Russia hosts first Global Digital Forum
Russia hosted its first Global Digital Forum this week, gathering government officials, business leaders, and international experts to discuss artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technological cooperation. The two-day event, which kicked off on Thursday in Nizhny Novgorod – one of the country's main IT hubs – was part of the annual 'Digitalization of Industrial Russia' conference. Organizers said the forum drew thousands of participants from more than 100 countries. 'It is impossible to talk about any kind of isolation of Russia on the international stage,' Dmitry Starostin, deputy chairman of Nizhny Novgorod Region, told RT on the sidelines of the forum, noting that all the global regions were represented. 'We are seeing a good turnout from African states, Asian and Latin American countries, as well as Europe,' he said. According to Starostin, it is 'crucial that most countries' share Russia's approaches to digitalization and the spread of IT worldwide. The event featured exhibitions, workshops, cultural events and sessions on AI, cybersecurity, digital sovereignty and equal access to digital tools. Attendees took part in high-level discussions with industry leaders and policymakers, sharing best practices and insights into shaping the global digital agenda. More than 100 agreements, memoranda and IT contracts were signed during the event. 'Russia has extensive experience in ensuring digital sovereignty,' said Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin, adding that it makes cooperation particularly relevant for developing countries striving to overcome the 'digital divide' with the West.
Russia Today
6 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Russia and UN official discuss steps to end Sudan conflict
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin has met with the UN secretary-general's personal envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, to discuss ways to bring the armed conflict in Sudan to an end, the Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. During their discussions, both parties reportedly highlighted the urgency of ending the protracted conflict. Since April 2023, Sudan has been gripped by fierce fighting between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), with both factions vying for control amid a stalled transition to civilian rule. 'The need for coordinated efforts by the international community aimed at achieving a ceasefire and resuming an inclusive inter-Sudanese dialogue involving all influential political forces and ethno-confessional groups in the country was emphasized,' the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. The ministry added that special attention was given to the dire humanitarian situation on the ground. 'The inadmissibility of destructive external interference in the Sudanese crisis has been reaffirmed,' the statement read. According to Reuters, citing the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), more than 4 million people have fled Sudan since the outbreak of the war. UNHCR spokesperson Eugene Byun told reporters in Geneva that the situation has reached a 'tragic milestone,' and warned that continued violence would drive thousands more into displacement, posing risks to regional and global stability. At the briefing, the UNHCR's Dossou Patrice Ahouansou highlighted the deteriorating conditions in neighboring Chad, where over 800,000 Sudanese refugees have sought shelter. He described the living conditions as 'appalling' due to severe underfunding, noting that only 14% of the required resources have been raised. Estimates of fatalities vary, though research from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine suggests that over 61,000 people were killed in the state of Khartoum alone during the first 14 months of the conflict. Earlier this month, the UN reiterated its call for all parties in Sudan to uphold international humanitarian law.
Business Recorder
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Challenge of terrorist groups: Pakistan, Russia reaffirm cooperation
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have expressed mutual reaffirmation to strengthen cooperation in the face of shared challenges posed by terrorist groups, recognising that collective efforts remain essential to maintaining regional and global stability. Both sides have stated that all efforts must be brought together to defeat the menace of international terrorism. This was agreed at the 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism, which was held in Moscow on 22nd April 2025, said the Foreign Office on Tuesday. Pakistan's delegation was led by the Special Secretary (United Nations), Nabeel Munir, while the Russian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin. The two countries held an in-depth exchange of views on the global and regional terrorism landscape, with particular attention to the evolving threat posed by terrorism in Afghanistan and the region. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Arab News
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Pakistan, Russia resolve to strengthen cooperation amid surging ‘terrorism' in Afghanistan
ISLAMABAD: Senior officials from Pakistan and Russia on Tuesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in the face of evolving 'terrorism' in Afghanistan and the region, Pakistan's foreign ministry said in a statement. Pakistan and Russia have both struggled with threats from armed militant groups. Islamabad complains about increasing 'cross-border' attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) that it says originate from Afghanistan, allegations denied by Kabul. Russia also faces threats from Daesh militants. On Mar. 22, 2024, a deadly attack at the Crocus City Hall concert venue near Moscow killed over 140 people and injured several. The attack, claimed by Daesh militants, was one of the deadliest in Russia in recent years. Both sides discussed counter-terror strategies during the 11th meeting of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Working Group to Counter International Terrorism in Moscow on Tuesday. Pakistan's delegation was led by Special Secretary (United Nations) Nabeel Munir, while the Russian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister, Sergey Vershinin, for talks that will go on till Wednesday. 'The two sides held an in-depth exchange of views on the global and regional terrorism landscape, with particular attention to the evolving threat posed by terrorism in Afghanistan and the region,' Pakistan's foreign affairs ministry said. 'The discussions focused around the increasingly transnational nature of terrorism and the growing need for adaptive and cooperative strategies.' The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their resolve to strengthen cooperation amid shared challenges posed by militants. The two delegations also recognized that collective efforts remain essential to maintaining regional and global stability, the Pakistani foreign ministry said. Both sides decided to hold the working group's next meeting in 2026. Pakistan and Russia held the last meeting of the working group on Nov. 16, 2023, during which Moscow and Islamabad discussed national strategies and measures in combating 'terrorism.' The platform provides both sides an opportunity to share their experiences and best practices in battling militancy.
Shafaq News
26-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Nuclear threat risk 'alarmingly high,' Russian Deputy FM says
Shafaq News / The likelihood of a direct military confrontation between nuclear-armed states is 'alarmingly high," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin warnedonWednesday. Speaking at the Conference on Disarmament's high-level session, Vershinin stated, 'The situation is deteriorating at a troubling pace. Conflicts and tensions are rising in nearly every region.' He attributed this instability to 'increasing global polarization' and disputes over the structure of the international order. "The ambitions of some nations for global dominance clash with others' pursuit of a fairer, multipolar international system," Vershinin said, asserting that unnamed powers are undermining the principle of "equal and indivisible security." He accused these states of dismissing the legitimate interests of other nations, reneging on prior agreements, and seeking unilateral military superiority, actions he claimed were forcing other countries to 'take defensive measures.' His remarks align with previous Russian warnings. In December 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's nuclear doctrine, stating, "Our military doctrine allows for their use only in defense. We consider weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear arms, as a deterrent. However, if we are targeted with them, we will respond in kind."
