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'Russian Language is Not Tool for Coercion, But for Encouragement,' Says Russian Deputy FM

'Russian Language is Not Tool for Coercion, But for Encouragement,' Says Russian Deputy FM

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'Russian Language is Not Tool for Coercion, But for Encouragement,' Says Russian Deputy FM Russian language promotion is not forcible but driven by genuine... 03.06.2026, Sputnik Africa

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'Russian Language is Not Tool for Coercion, But for Encouragement,' Says Russian Deputy FM Russian language promotion is not forcible but driven by genuine demand across many countries, regardless of their political systems," Alexandr Pankin said at a session in #SPIEF2026."This is a very big task, one that has a foreign policy dimension, especially in the context of geopolitical rifts, in a context where they are trying to erase us—the Russian language, the Russian culture, and Russian sports. They are reducing various exchanges to practically nothing; they are creating obstacles," he explained. Despite growing challenges, the Russian-speaking world will not shrink, Pankin insisted.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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