Russia has expressed its support for the newly launched Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance, a UN platform for discussing international cooperation in AI. Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov highlighted the progress from closed-door meetings to broader multilateral discussions and urged participants to consider findings from India's AI Summit.
Russia, through Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov, is calling for a fair international regulatory system for AI, emphasizing joint efforts to prevent digital neocolonialism and ensure non-discriminatory access to technology.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov announced at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva that Russia is prepared to share its human, scientific, technological, and energy potential to advance sovereign artificial intelligence technologies, citing historical Soviet-era developments.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated that Moscow has not received an adequate response from the UN regarding its appeals concerning Kiev's strike on a college in Starobelsk, which killed 21 people on May 22.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov stated that the UN lacks the potential to mediate the Ukrainian conflict. He cited the behavior of the UN Secretariat and Secretary-General as reasons for this lack of authority and credibility.
Russia voiced solidarity with Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela against US pressure, emphasizing their right to self-determination. The statement came during a meeting of the Group of Friends for the Defense of the UN Charter in Harare, Zimbabwe.
Russia hasn't chosen a preferred candidate for UN Secretary General, with a decision to be made later; elections are set for July 2026 to replace Antonio Guterres.
Russia has announced three initiatives for Asia-Pacific region approval this year: supporting youth empowerment for energy transition, developing drought monitoring systems in Central Asia using geospatial technologies, and integrating digital solutions into urban transport systems. Russian Deputy FM Alimov confirmed Russia remains one of ESCAP's largest donors, having implemented over 70 technical assistance projects in 15 years.
