The Singapore-Russia Connection

Translating Singapore Sketches To embark on a project for history and for heart.

‘Singapore has taken this “clear stand” consistently over the years, such as when it opposed Vietnam’s invasion of Cambodia in 1978, said Mr Lee.

‘Singapore also took a stand against the United States’ invasion of Grenada at the UN General Assembly in 1983.

‘“We voted against them at the UN. (It) does not mean we are the enemy of the US, but we cannot approve of what they did,” he added.

‘Likewise in the case of Ukraine, Singapore is “not the enemy of Russia”, the Prime Minister said in Mandarin in his response to a separate question from the media.

‘Singapore “cannot endorse or condone such violation of the sovereignty of another country” and has “to take a stand”, he added.’

Singapore has chosen principles, not sides, in taking a strong stand against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: PM Lee NEW YORK: Singapore took a strong stand against Russia’s invasion because it has chosen to uphold a key principle that corresponds to its long-term national interest – that is, the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Apr 1). This...

Dear students of RLC, we sent you our newsletter today and there was wrong link to TRUD registration. If you plan to join us on 9 April at 2-3.30pm at 46 South Bridge Road, please fill in the form https://forms.gle/GGGUS9S1PBUXypGJ9

TruD is a FREE event designed for those who learn Russian as a foreign language. It is a part of the global event Тотальный Диктант (a spelling test for Russian native speakers).

This year, the theme of the test is ЧУВСТВА и ЭМОЦИИ (feelings and emotions). It is a chance to check your knowledge (levels A2 - C1), to learn new vocabulary, and find out new info on Russian culture and history.

There are two options how you can participate:
- offline at our Center at 46 South Bridge Road #04-01 on 9 April at 2pm, registration is mandatory as we have only 24 seats. Register here https://forms.gle/GGGUS9S1PBUXypGJ9
- online from your home, 9 April at any time, registration is on the official website https://totaldict.ru/singapore/

How do I prepare?
On Stepik there is a FREE preparatory course with the tasks for different levels (A2, B1, B2) for those who are interested in sitting the test https://stepik.org/course/109823/promo

The construction of the centre was raised in Parliament last month when Singapore announced it would impose financial and trade sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

Following the announcement, Jalan Besar GRC MP Denise Phua had asked whether the Government would review ongoing projects and initiatives with the Russian government.

Responding, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said Singapore has "no quarrel" with the Russian people.

Work on Russian Cultural Centre in Singapore has begun The construction date of the project has not been fixed. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The Russian Club in Singapore calls on its members, friends and followers to provide humanitarian support to children and their families in Ukraine.

Your donation will be used to provide them with food, shelters and evacuation channels as well as support critical civilian infrastructure such as healthcare, water supply, fire fighting.

Link to the Singapore Red Cross humanitarian aid for Ukraine: https://www.redcross.sg/media-centre/press-releases/1124-singapore-red-cross-humanitarian-aid-arrives-in-ukraine.html

Русский клуб в Сингапуре обращается с призывом к своим членам и друзьям оказать гуманитарную помощь детям и их семьям в Украине.

Ваше пожертвование будет использовано для обеспечения их продуктами питания, жильем и эвакуационными каналами, а также для поддержки жизненно важной гражданской инфраструктуры, такой как здравоохранение, водоснабжение, пожаротушение.

Ссылка на страничку Сингапурского Красного Креста: см. выше.

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Это перепост со странички Russian House Singapore.
Очень надеемся, что никому из нас не придётся воспользоваться этими контактными номерами.
 


This is a repost from the Russian House] with contacts numbers to report discrimination, abuse, cyberbullying cases against Russians in Singapore. 
We really hope that none of us will have to use these contact numbers.



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Друзья, мы внимательно следим за ситуацией в Сингапуре. Пока провокаций, сообщений о нарушении прав соотечественников и дискриминации по гражданской и национальной принадлежности мы не получали.

Но если вы сталкивались с подобными случаями, для защиты соотечественников Россотрудничество запустило горячую линию в Telegram. 
Любой человек может обратиться за помощью через бот https://t.me/rs_hotbot.

По каждому обращению будут направлены запросы в правозащитные и консульские органы.
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Так же хотим сообщить, что Консульский отдел работает в штатном режиме. Вы можете записаться на прием на сайте https://q.midpass.ru/

Собрали контакты представителей дипломатической миссии в Сингапуре, к которым вы можете обратиться при необходимости:

➡️ Консульский отдел Посольство России в Сингапуре - Embassy of Russia in Singapore
Тел.: (65) 673 70 048
E-mail: [email protected]

➡️ Торговый представитель РФ в Республике Сингапур Александр Свинин
E-mail: [email protected]
https://t.me/rusingbusiness

➡️ Русский дом в Сингапуре
https://www.facebook.com/russianhouse.singapore
E-mail: [email protected]

Despite Singapore's limited direct links with Russia and Ukraine, the conflict between the two countries could impact the global economy and, in turn, contribute to cost of living pressures, said panellists at a post-Budget 2022 roundtable organised by The Straits Times and The Business Times on Monday (March 14).

With uncertainty over how the three-week-long invasion by Moscow of its neighbour might pan out, questions remain over the degree of inflation to expect, they added, with one expert warning of "nefarious activities" by companies taking advantage of the global situation to engage in price gouging.

Impact of Ukraine war will add to cost of living pressures in Singapore: Panel One expert warned of "nefarious activities" by companies taking advantage of the global situation to engage in price gouging. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

A total of 6,920 people aged above 18 responded to the survey conducted across Australia, China, India and Singapore. Data was weighted by age and gender to better reflect the latest census data in each country, said Blackbox, a Singapore-based agency that monitors emerging regional and global trends.

Four per cent of the Singaporean respondents said they were behind Russia in the conflict, which the United Nations said has killed hundreds of Ukrainian civilians and led to more than three million fleeing to neighbouring countries.

Singaporeans support Ukraine and back government sanctions on Russia: Poll Poll by Singapore-based agency was also conducted in China, Australia and India. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

Singapore details financial sanctions, export controls on Russia after Ukraine invasion SINGAPORE — Singapore will impose financial measures targeted at designated Russian banks, entities and activities in Russia, as well as fundraising activities benefiting the Russian government, said Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Saturday (March 5).