Maria Zakharova, official representative of Russia's Foreign Ministry, said that Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech at the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF), scheduled for September 1-4 in Vladivostok, will reflect the most pressing agenda. ^[1] Andrey Kelyin, the Russian Ambassador to the United Kingdom, has officially completed his diplomatic mission in London. ^[2] On September 1, 2026, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs requested evidence from Spain regarding its alleged involvement in a disinformation campaign that allegedly caused the migration crisis in the autonomous city of Ceuta. ^[3] Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated on September 1 that the recommendation for the evacuation of foreign diplomats from Kiev remains in effect. ^[4] Maria Zakharova, official representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's threats against Russian civil aviation constitute terrorism. ^[5] Grigory Lukyantsev, Director of the Department for Multilateral Cooperation on Human Rights at the Russian Foreign Ministry, said in a statement on September 2 that Russia and South Africa agreed at consultations in Pretoria to coordinate actions on UN platforms and to oppose the politicization of human rights issues for geopolitical gain. ^[6] Alexander Grushko, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated on 2026-04-12 at the Eastern Economic Forum that Russia will ensure the security of its borders regardless of the scenario with NATO countries. ^[7] Maria Zadorova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that accusations require concrete facts, figures, dates, and names to be taken seriously. ^[8] Russian Foreign Ministry official Alexander Grusko characterized the mass irregular entry of migrants into Ceuta as a 'collapse of the migration policy of the European Union' and a humanitarian catastrophe. ^[9] Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated that Russia and Israel may be using disinformation to destabilize Spain due to its 'valiant' foreign policy positions regarding the genocide in Gaza and the invasion of Ukraine. ^[10] Maria Zakharova stated that the recommendation applies to the entire diplomatic corps and foreign nationals in Kiev. ^[11] The recommendation was originally issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry in May of the current year and remains in force. ^[12]