Events
Mokhmad Akhmadov met with Omani delegation to discuss the development of tourism cooperation
Cooperation between Russia and Oman continues to develop despite the current situation, the senator said.
Konstantin Kosachev signs a condolence book at the residence of the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Moscow
The Deputy Federation Council Speaker offered condolences in connection with the death of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Preparations for the anniversary season of the Memory Train Project have begun
A meeting of the Organising Committee of the cultural and educational project was held.
Valentina Matvienko and Natalia Kochanova discuss the role of MPs in implementing the Union State agenda
The meeting between the Speaker of the Federation Council and the Chair of the Council of the Republic of the National Assembly of Belarus took place on the sidelines of the Supreme State Council of the Union State.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russia is interested in de-escalating situation around Iran
If necessary, Russia is ready to assist the implementation of Iran-US agreements, the Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council said.
Konstantin Kosachev: UK and France failed to explain clearly their exposed plans to provide nuclear weapons to Ukraine
Their perfunctory statements contain no constructive responses to Russia’s concerns, he believes.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russian senators urge their British and French colleagues to initiate parliamentary investigation into their authorities’ intention to violate the non-proliferation regime
The Federation Council deputy speaker commented on the Russian senators’ reaction to potential nuclear collusion of London, Paris and Kiev.
Russian senators: UK and France’s plans to deliver nuclear explosive devices to Ukraine could escalate the conflict
Senators sent an appeal to the parliaments of the United Kingdom and France, the European Parliament, as well as to the United Nations, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT).
Yelena Afanaseva: Election monitoring institutions created by the West have become instruments of electoral neocolonialism
The senator spoke at the international conference on election observation, where she delivered the Federation Council Speaker's address.
Daria Lantratova: International observation is a crucial component of the electoral process
The senator spoke at a conference marking the 20th anniversary of the IPA CIS International Institute for Monitoring the Democracy Development, Parliamentarism, and Suffrage Protection.
Valentina Matvienko: Parliamentarians will promote the entire spectrum of Russian-Cuban interaction
The Federation Council Speaker and Special Envoy of the President of Cuba discussed the development of bilateral relations, including those between the parliaments.
Inna Svyatenko: Interparliamentary dialogue makes an important contribution to the development of Russian-Egyptian strategic partnership
The Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council and the Ambassador of Egypt to the Russian Federation discussed prospects for interparliamentary cooperation.
Yury Vorobyov: In 2026, the Unconquered Patriotic Expedition will connect nine cities in Russia and Belarus
One hundred young people from different regions of the two countries will take part in the annual project to preserve historical memory, the Deputy Federation Council Speaker said.
Andrey Denisov: Russia supports parliamentary diplomacy free from sanctions and discrimination
The senator took part in 2026 IPU Parliamentary Hearing at the United Nations held on 12–13 February 2026 in New York, USA, at the UN Headquarters.
The Federation Council Speaker discussed prospects for interparliamentary cooperation with the Chairman of the State Great Khural of Mongolia
Valentina Matvienko proposed establishing ties between the legislative assemblies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and the khurals of people’s representatives of Mongolia’s aimags (provinces).
Valentina Matvienko: Russian and Armenian MPs remain in contact
The Federation Council Speaker met with Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan.
Galina Karelova takes part in Women’s Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
The Senator shared Russian experience in expanding women’s rights and opportunities to build cohesive and inclusive communities.
Russian Senators express interest in strengthening cooperation within the Asian Parliamentary Assembly
Bair Zhamsuyev and Gennady Ordenov participated in APA session events in Manama.
Konstantin Kosachev about tools for achieving sustainable international agreements
The senator addressed federal and municipal officials at the Znaniye.State forum.
Konstantin Kosachev: Russia and Japan should be good neighbours
The Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council held a meeting with Muneo Suzuki, a member of the House of Councillors of the National Diet of Japan.



















