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  • MIL-OSI USA: Moolenaar: Benson Should Endorse SAVE Act After Illegal Voter Flees to China

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Moolenaar (4th District of Michigan)

    Headline: Moolenaar: Benson Should Endorse SAVE Act After Illegal Voter Flees to China

    On Friday, federal prosecutors unsealed details regarding a new criminal case against Haoxiang Gao, a Chinese national who attended the University of Michigan and illegally cast a ballot in the 2024 election. The FBI alleges Gao fled the United States for China in January using a second passport to avoid prosecution. Congressman John Moolenaar made the following statement in response to the new case: 

    “It is disgraceful Haoxiang Gao was able to illegally vote in our state in the first place, and now he will likely never face the consequences of his actions after fleeing the country. Secretary Benson has said for months that she opposes strengthening our nation’s election
    laws to stop non-citizens from voting. She said the justice system would hold lawbreakers accountable. Now we see that is not the case. This student had his vote counted in our election last November and escaped justice on her watch. Secretary Benson should endorse the SAVE Act and do more to proactively prevent non-citizens from voting.”

    The SAVE Act would require every person registering to vote to present proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill passed the House earlier this year in a bipartisan vote of 220-208. 

    In April, Moolenaar was joined by all six of his GOP colleagues from Michigan in calling on Benson to justify her opposition to the SAVE Act in light of an internal review of the 2024 election that found an additional 15 non-citizens voted in the state.  

    The United States does not have an extradition treaty with China, so Gao will likely never face prosecution for illegally voting.  

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Former Key West Firefighter Charged with Possession of a Destructive Device and a Short-Barreled Rifle (DOJ)

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    lass=”text-align-justify”>MIAMI – A former Key West firefighter made his initial appearance in federal court today to face an indictment charging him with the possession of a destructive device and possession of a short-barreled rifle.

    According to the indictment, on March 14, Vincent Michael Vega, 38, was in possession of a combination of parts used in converting a device into a destructive device, i.e. an explosive bomb or similar device. Vega was also in possession of a modified semi-automatic rifle, which had a barrel of less than 16 inches. The firearms were not registered to Vega in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, as required under federal law.

    U.S. Attorney Hayden P. O’Byrne for the Southern District of Florida and acting Special Agent in Charge Gordon Mallory of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Miami Field Division, made the announcement. 

    ATF Miami is investigating the case. 

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Hannah is prosecuting the case.  

    An indictment is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

    You may find a copy of this press release (and any updates) on the website of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida at www.usdoj.gov/usao/fls.

    Related court documents and information may be found on the website of the District Court for the Southern District of Florida at www.flsd.uscourts.gov or at http://pacer.flsd.uscourts.gov, under case number 25-cr-10023.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Three Admit to Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization (DOJ)

    Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF)

    ARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Three people have admitted to working in a large-scale drug operation in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties.  

    Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo, age 55, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Alexis Alvarado, age 38, of Ranson, West Virginia, each pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Mauricio Antonio Alvarado-Flores, age 38, a citizen of El Salvador, pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and illegal reentry.

    According to court documents and statements made in court, Suarez-Lugo, Alvarado, and Alvarado-Flores were working together and with others to sell drugs for the drug trafficking organization.

    Suarez-Lugo, Alvarado, and Alvarado-Flores each face at least five years and up to 40 years in federal prison for the drug charge. Alvarado-Flores faces up to two years in prison for the illegal reentry charge. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Lara Omps-Botteicher is prosecuting the cases on behalf of the government.

    The Eastern Panhandle Drug Task Force was the lead investigative unit. Other investigative agencies that assisted include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, including the Pittsburgh, San Francisco, San Juan, and Philadelphia Field Offices; United States Marshals Service; Homeland Security Investigations; United States Postal Service; Drug Enforcement Administration, the Louisville and Chicago Divisions; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; West Virginia State Police; Martinsburg Police Department; Ranson Police Department; Charles Town Police Department; Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office; Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office; West Virginia Air National Guard; Mineral County Sheriff’s Office; Grant County Sheriff’s Office; Hampshire County Sheriff’s Department; Keyser Police Department; Northwest Regional Drug Task Force, Virginia; Pennsylvania State Police; Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Pennsylvania; Winchester Police Department, Virginia; Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia; Virginia State Police; Sunnyvale Police Department, California. 

    U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert W. Trumble presided.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Booker Pushes for USDOT’s “Earnest and Continued Collaboration” Following Announcement of EWR Runway Reopening, and Booker Advocacy

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker

    NEWARK, N.J. – Following United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy’s visit to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) issued the following statement:

    “This afternoon, Secretary Duffy visited EWR and highlighted the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey’s reopening of one of EWR’s major runways 13 days ahead of schedule, marking the completion of a $121 million infrastructure upgrade. I applaud the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey for their work to get this rehabilitation completed ahead of schedule. This is an important first step toward helping alleviate and streamline air traffic. However, EWR requires comprehensive federal investments to properly address the needs of New Jersey’s travelers, boost resources to support and train our region’s air traffic controllers, and maintain the airport’s operational integrity. This means emergency supplemental funding for the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization (ATO) to properly modernize air traffic control infrastructure at airports nationwide, including at least $2 billion to replace the aging copper wire infrastructure and radar communication technology that Newark Liberty International Airport relies on. The ongoing situation in Newark requires earnest and continued collaboration across all levels of government, and I’m a willing partner. I’m hopeful that the Department of Transportation will continue to work with me and my colleagues in Congress on this issue to bolster one of our nation’s busiest airports–– one that tens of thousands of New Jerseyans rely on every day,” said Booker.

    On May 6, 2025, Senator Booker penned an urgent letter to Secretary Duffy asking the United States Department of Transportation to take steps to immediately address regional air traffic controller staffing shortages and detail all steps the agency is taking to remedy Newark Liberty International Airport’s reported telecommunication failures. The full May 6, 2025 letter can be found here.

    On May 14, 2025, following additional reported telecommunication failures at Newark Liberty International Airport, Senator Booker led members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in a letter to Senate and House Appropriations Chairs demanding at least $2,000,000,000 in emergency funding to strengthen FAA air traffic control infrastructure. The full May 14, 2025 letter can be found here.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Cornyn on Senate Priorities for Pres. Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn

    WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) underscored the urgency of addressing our national debt in the Senate’s version of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and detailed additional priorities for the legislation, including extending the Trump tax cuts to avoid an average tax increase of $3,000 in Texas and implementing work requirements for means-tested programs. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here.

    “One of the most important things that we need to do in this budget reconciliation process is to finally come to grips with our national debt.”

    “We are now spending more money on interest on the national debt than we are to defend our nation, which is the number one job of the federal government.”

    “If we want the United States to maintain its standing in the world, if we want to be able to have the resources to defend the nation and deter our adversaries, we have to at least begin to get our fiscal house in order, and this bill — the big, beautiful bill from the House — we’re going to make it even more beautiful here in the Senate.”

    “I was happy to see that the House bill included work requirements that go into effect in 2026, and I hope the Senate will include this policy in our bill as well.”

    “Failure is not an option. If the President’s tax cuts are not extended, the American people will face the largest tax increase in American history… back home in Texas, my constituents will see their taxes increase on average $3,000 next year.”

    “As I’ve traveled my state as I did during the course of this most recent recess, my constituents have emphasized to me time and time again how much they are depending on these tax cuts being renewed, especially our small businesses that have depended on the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to hire more staff, to purchase equipment that they could then expense, and to provide additional benefits to their employees.”

    “All of these small businesses, which are the primary job-creating engine in America, would be hurt, and would suffer increased costs, and have to cut somewhere in their business.”

    “The American people are depending on us to pass the President’s agenda through this One Big Beautiful Bill.”

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Indicative allocations by year

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Last updated 3 June 2024
    Last updated 3 June 2024

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    The indicative allocation is our early estimate of each tertiary education organisation’s on-Plan funding. It indicates what you could receive for the following year if your Investment Plan is approved for funding.
    The indicative allocation is our early estimate of each tertiary education organisation’s on-Plan funding. It indicates what you could receive for the following year if your Investment Plan is approved for funding.

    We calculate this using a set of allocation methodologies, which are specific to each fund. We review and revise these every year to make sure they’re aligned to funding determinations and the current tertiary environment.
    Your indicative allocations will be made available from 3 June and can be accessed through the My Allocations and Payments app on Ngā Kete. 
    2026 indicative allocations
    2026 Global indicative allocation methodology (PDF 841 KB)
    Historical indicative allocation methodologies

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  • MIL-OSI Australia: Construction begins on new Metcalfe Fire Station

    Source:

    Metcalfe FIre Brigade Captain Graeme Smith and Mary-Anne Thomas MP

    Construction is officially underway on a new fire station for Metcalfe Fire Brigade, marking a major milestone for the local community.

    CFA Acting Deputy Chief Officer for North West Region Gavin Wright joined brigade members on-site for a ceremonial sod turn on Sunday 2 June, commemorating the start of the project.

    The new station, to be built on Malmsbury-Metcalfe Road, will replace the brigade’s current facility located nearby.

    Metcalfe Fire Brigade Captain Graeme Smith said the upgraded station will better support the brigade’s operations for years to come.

    “We’ve been working with the community and pushing for this project, so to see it finally happening is just fantastic,” Graeme said.

    “Our hope is that it’ll also serve as a staging area for any large-scale incidents in the region.
    It’s not just an asset for the brigade — it’ll benefit the entire community.”

    Graeme added the new station is also expected to boost recruitment.

    “When it’s completed, we think it’ll be a real drawcard for new members,” he said.

    “We’ll be able to offer state-of-the-art facilities and a great environment to be a part of.”

    The new fit-for-purpose station will include a motor room with two reverse-in bays, operational areas, dedicated storage, a multipurpose room, and external car parking. It will also feature separate turnout areas and private change facilities to support both male and female volunteers.

    Acting Deputy Chief Officer Gavin Wright said the new design reflects CFA’s commitment to volunteer safety, inclusivity, and sustainability.

    “Sustainability features such as solar panels, rainwater recycling, EV charging readiness, and water-sensitive landscaping have all been incorporated,” he said.

    “This facility is built not just for today, but for the future needs of the brigade and the broader community.”

    Established in 1885, Metcalfe Fire Brigade currently has 54 members (17 women and 36 men), 29 operational firefighters, and two tankers. The brigade responds to an average of 20 incidents a year across Mount Alexander Shire.

    Construction is expected to be completed by early 2026.

    Submitted by CFA Media

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Attorney General Bonta, Secretary of State Weber Secure Court Ruling Invalidating Fresno County’s Unlawful Voter Law, Measure A

    Source: US State of California

    Monday, June 2, 2025

    Contact: (916) 210-6000, agpressoffice@doj.ca.gov

    OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. today issued a statement following the California Superior Court’s decision invalidating Measure A, which attempted to amend Fresno County’s charter to move elections for district attorney and sheriff away from the presidential cycle to the gubernatorial cycle. Attorney General Bonta and Secretary of State Weber filed a lawsuit challenging Measure A last year, arguing that Measure A is preempted by a state law that explicitly requires counties to hold these elections during the presidential election cycle, which traditionally has higher turnout. In its decision, the Superior Court permanently blocks Fresno County from enforcing Measure A, finding that the measure violates California’s election law.

    “There is nothing more fundamental to American democracy than the right to vote and make your voice heard,” said Attorney General Bonta. “With Measure A, Fresno County threatened to undermine that fundamental right, intentionally seeking to move elections for sheriff and district attorney to off years when voters are far less likely to show up and cast a ballot. Our democracy works best when everyone can participate. I’m proud to have worked with Secretary of State Weber to have permanently blocked this unlawful measure.”

    “Our democracy works best when more citizens can participate in our elections,” said Secretary of State Weber. “Today’s ruling helps ensure more voices are heard through the ballot box in Fresno County’s elections for district attorney and sheriff.”

    A copy of the court’s order is available here.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The winners of the PROproject competition visited the Mir Moscow State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On June 1, a unique excursion to the Moscow State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company “Mir” was held for applicants of the State University of Management and winners of the All-Russian competition “PROproject”.

    The guests were met by the Deputy Chairman of the MIR TV and Radio Broadcasting Company Irina Flyur. All doors were opened for the guys: control rooms, studios and even the most secret place – the server room, which ensures continuous broadcasting.

    The TV channel staff willingly shared their experience of creating news stories and revealed the secrets of the on-air backstage, and at the end of the tour, all the children received memorable gifts and took memorable photos.

    “Thanks to the tour, we looked behind the scenes and saw the large-scale work that is going on behind the screen. I couldn’t even imagine what a colossal amount of work must be done to ensure that people receive high-quality and verified content in real time,” shared his impressions one of the winners of the PROproekt competition, Alexander Shcherbak.

    Some of the participants admitted that they were seriously considering a career as a journalist.

    “Many thanks to the organizers – GUU and MIR, everything was really cool. The excursion was interesting, we immersed ourselves in the creation of television and radio broadcasts, learned some secrets of professionals – technicians, directors, editors, designers, TV presenters and others. Now I know exactly where I want to study and work in the future,” said excursion participant Gleb Serdyuk.

    The PROproject competition has been held by the Department of Project Management of the State University of Management since 2018. The Interstate Television and Radio Broadcasting Company Mir is one of the main partners of the competition and, as part of International Children’s Day, conducted an excursion for the winners of the competition.

    We thank our partners for giving the guys the opportunity to look behind the scenes of the largest media holding in the CIS countries and Georgia.

    Photos provided by MGTRK Mir.

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU prepares 18th package of “tough” sanctions against Russia – U. von der Leyen

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BRUSSELS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The European Union (EU) is preparing its 18th package of “tough” sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy revenues, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday.

    The measures will include restrictions on Nord Stream infrastructure, additional restrictions on Russia’s banking sector and a reduction in the price cap on crude oil, she added. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Arab ministers reaffirm commitment to Palestinian cause

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    AMMAN, June 2 (Xinhua) — The delegation of the Arab Islamic Ministerial Committee on Sunday reaffirmed its ongoing efforts to end Israel’s war in the Gaza Strip and begin the process of ensuring the right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent, sovereign state on their national soil.

    The delegation held a virtual meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Amman after Israel blocked the delegation’s planned visit to Ramallah, according to a statement from the Jordanian Foreign Ministry.

    During the meeting, M. Abbas praised the efforts of the ministerial committee to mobilize international support to stop the war in the Gaza Strip, put an end to the humanitarian “catastrophe” in the enclave and promote the implementation of the “two states for two peoples” principle.

    He stressed the Palestinian government’s commitment to the reform agenda and called for increased international political, economic and security support for its efforts.

    At a press conference following the meeting, the delegation stressed that the principle of “two states for two peoples” is the only path to a just and comprehensive peace in the region.

    Arab ministers also pledged to step up efforts to encourage more countries to recognize a Palestinian state.

    The delegation includes Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdel Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atty, Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Abu Al Gheit and Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Al Safadi. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In January-May 2025, more than 2,000 freight trains passed along the “eastern corridor” of China-Europe railway freight routes

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    HARBIN, June 2 (Xinhua) — More than 2,000 freight trains passed through the “eastern corridor” of China-Europe international rail freight transportation in both directions in the first five months of 2025, according to the Harbin branch of China Railways.

    According to the data, the number of China-Europe trains passing through this corridor during the reporting period reached 26.3 percent of the country’s total.

    There are three China-Europe rail freight corridors in China. In particular, the “eastern corridor” passes through the Manzhouli checkpoint /Manchuria, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, North China/, Suifenhe /Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China/ or Tongjiang /Heilongjiang Province, Northeast China/.

    Currently, there are 27 flights through the “eastern corridor”, which connect more than 60 Chinese cities, including Changsha, Zhengzhou, Chengdu and Suzhou, with 14 countries, including Poland, Germany and the Netherlands.

    Let us recall that at the end of May, a new tunnel appeared on one of the sections of this corridor. In the city of Suifenhe, located on the Chinese-Russian border, the construction of a new tunnel was completed as part of a project to improve the quality and modernize the railway section from Suifenhe to the state border of the Harbin-Suifenhe railway line.

    The total length of the tunnel is 602 m, the distance from its exit to the border in a straight line is less than 400 m. It meets the needs of trains with different track gauges. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine and Russia resume peace talks in Istanbul

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ISTANBUL, June 2 (Xinhua) — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia resumed peace talks in Istanbul on Monday to end the ongoing conflict, television footage showed.

    Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan gave opening remarks at the meeting, which is taking place at the Ciragan Palace on the European side of the city.

    H. Fidan stressed that the priority of the negotiations is to achieve lasting peace, assuring that Türkiye is ready to take any necessary steps to facilitate the peace process.

    “There is an opportunity to lay the foundation for a path to peace,” he noted.

    According to the Turkish diplomat, the meeting of the delegations also aims to discuss preparations for a possible meeting at the leaders’ level and to achieve progress on humanitarian issues.

    Following H. Fidan’s speech, which was broadcast live, the delegations began their meeting behind closed doors.

    The Ukrainian delegation is headed by the country’s Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, and the Russian delegation is headed by the Russian President’s aide Vladimir Medinsky.

    The first round of direct talks between the parties took place in Istanbul on May 16, with the parties meeting in person for the first time since March 2022.

    During the first round of talks, the parties agreed to exchange prisoners in a “1000 for 1000” format, which was the largest exchange since the beginning of the conflict. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russian military destroyed 205 Ukrainian UAVs outside the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone — Russian Defense Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Moscow, June 2 (Xinhua) — Over the past 24 hours, Russian air defense systems have shot down 316 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the aircraft type, including 205 outside the Russian-Ukrainian conflict zone, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Monday.

    In addition, two Storm Shadow air-launched cruise missiles and four Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) guided bombs were also shot down.

    Operational-tactical aviation, attack drones, missile forces and artillery of the Russian Armed Forces have damaged workshops for the production of attack drones, ammunition depots, as well as temporary deployment points of the Ukrainian army and foreign mercenaries in 152 districts, the Russian Defense Ministry indicated. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukrainian President announces completion of second round of peace talks with Russia

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    KYIV, June 2 (Xinhua) — Delegations from Ukraine and Russia have completed the second round of peace talks in Istanbul, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday, Interfax-Ukraine reported.

    Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who led the Ukrainian delegation, made a statement to the press later Monday, Ukrinform reported. He noted that the meeting had discussed issues such as a ceasefire, the release of prisoners, the return of Ukrainian children, and negotiations between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia.

    According to R. Umerov, the parties reached agreements only on the exchange of prisoners.

    The first round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 took place in Istanbul on May 16. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 3 dead, 7 missing after Xizang landslide /more details/

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    LHASA, June 2 (Xinhua) — Three people were killed, two were injured and seven are missing after a landslide occurred in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region on Sunday evening, local authorities said Monday.

    The landslide occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on Sunday in Muta Township, Dengchen County, Chamdo City.

    The condition of the victims is stable and they were taken to hospital.

    The search and rescue operation involves about 500 rescuers, medical workers and firefighters, as well as sniffer dogs. The work is being carried out with the support of ambulance crews, excavators, as well as telecommunications and power supply facilities.

    The Chamdo City Government has allocated 5 million yuan (about 696,000 US dollars) to provide emergency aid to those affected by the disaster.

    According to experts from the water management and natural resources departments, the volume of landslides was about 200 thousand cubic meters, and a risk of a repeat landslide was identified.

    China’s Ministry of Emergency Management has issued a Level 4 disaster response alert and dispatched a task force to assist local rescue teams. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Russia has handed over a two-part memorandum to Ukraine — head of the Russian delegation

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    Moscow, June 2 (Xinhua) — Russia handed over a memorandum consisting of two parts to the Ukrainian side during talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, head of the Russian delegation Vladimir Medinsky told reporters in Istanbul, Russian media reported.

    “The first is how to achieve a real long-term peace. And the second part is what steps to take to make a full-fledged ceasefire possible. Moreover, there is even some variability in the second part,” V. Medinsky told journalists after the negotiations.

    According to him, the Ukrainian side took the memorandum into consideration.

    Russia, as V. Medinsky reported, offered Ukraine a ceasefire for 2-3 days on certain sections of the front. This should allow the bodies of the dead to be collected.

    Russia and Ukraine will exchange seriously ill and wounded people according to the “all for all” formula, while Russia will unilaterally transfer 6,000 frozen bodies of Ukrainian servicemen to Ukraine.

    Russia and Ukraine are organizing medical commissions for the exchange of seriously wounded soldiers; these exchanges will be regular, V. Medinsky announced.

    The topic of children who have lost contact with their parents was discussed at the talks. The head of the Russian delegation demonstrated a list of 339 names of children handed over by Ukraine, assuring that the Russian Federation would consider each situation without exception on this list. At the same time, V. Medinsky noted that recently the Russian side returned 101 children to Ukraine, and the Ukrainian side – 22. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing sees booming tourism during Duanwu holiday

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) — Beijing received 8.21 million tourists during the three-day holiday to mark China’s traditional Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival), up 5.4 percent year on year, the city’s Administration of Culture and Tourism said Monday.

    According to the department, during the holiday period, which lasted from May 31 to June 2, tourism revenue in Beijing amounted to 10.77 billion yuan (about 1.49 billion US dollars), an increase of 6.7 percent year-on-year.

    To boost tourism, the city has organized more than 1,700 cultural and tourism events, including dragon boat races, intangible cultural heritage fairs and hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) workshops.

    This year, the Duanwu Festival holiday coincided with International Children’s Day on June 1, which contributed to increased demand for family excursions and educational tours.

    In addition, 1,119 commercial performances were staged in the city, attracting 458,000 spectators with a total box office revenue of 140 million yuan, with these three indicators growing year-on-year by 32 percent, 75 percent and 130 percent, respectively.

    Beijing’s inbound tourism market also experienced rapid growth over the three-day holiday, with the number of inbound travelers reaching 67,000, up 35.8 percent year-on-year, while revenue from this type of tourism grew 41.1 percent year-on-year to reach 720 million yuan. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Istanbul yield positive results

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    ISTANBUL, June 2 (Xinhua) — The latest round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, held in Istanbul on Monday with the mediation of Turkey, ended with certain positive changes, especially in the humanitarian sphere.

    Turkish Foreign Ministry spokesman Oncu Keceli confirmed that the talks, which took place behind closed doors, “did not end negatively.”

    Following the meeting, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who headed the Ukrainian delegation, stated at a press conference that during the negotiations the parties had achieved concrete humanitarian results.

    R. Umerov said that Ukraine presented its agenda to Russia, proposing a 30-day unconditional ceasefire, as well as the release of prisoners and the return of young servicemen and children.

    Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky, who headed the Russian delegation, for his part announced that Russia would return 6,000 bodies of its fallen servicemen to Ukraine.

    According to V. Medinsky, Russia and Ukraine agreed to exchange all seriously wounded and servicemen aged 18-25. In addition, Russia proposed declaring a ceasefire with Ukraine for two to three days in certain sections of the front, he added.

    The previous round of direct talks between the two countries took place in Istanbul on May 16, the first time the two sides met in person since March 2022. During that round, an agreement was reached on a 1,000-for-1,000 prisoner exchange, the largest exchange since the conflict began. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Tehran will not give a positive response to US proposal with “radical” demands – Iranian MFA

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    TEHRAN, June 2 (Xinhua) — Iran will not respond positively to the U.S. draft proposal on Iran’s nuclear program that contains “radical and maximalist” demands, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said on Monday.

    E. Baghaei made the statement during a weekly press conference in Tehran, commenting on the US proposal for a possible agreement on the Iranian nuclear program, presented to Iran on May 31 by Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad bin Hamoud al-Busaidi.

    Baghaei said Iran and the US were aware of each other’s “red lines,” stressing Iran’s insistence on continuing to enrich uranium and ensuring the effective lifting of what he called “cruel” sanctions. These two conditions, he said, should be integral to any potential agreement with the US.

    He stressed that the lifting of sanctions remains Iran’s main demand in the ongoing indirect talks with the West on its nuclear program.

    The official noted Iran’s readiness to take confidence-building and transparency measures regarding its nuclear program under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency, but stressed the need for guarantees of a real lifting of sanctions imposed on Tehran over the past decades.

    E. Baghaei said the United States had not provided clarification on the lifting of sanctions, adding that Iran needed a clear understanding of the mechanisms for lifting them and guarantees that it would be able to see the results of lifting sanctions, especially in sectors such as foreign trade, the economy and banking.

    Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told a cabinet meeting in Tehran on Sunday that Iran was preparing a response to the US proposal, Iran’s official IRNA news agency reported. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine received a memorandum from Russia on the terms of the ceasefire — the head of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry

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    Kyiv, June 2 /Xinhua/ — During the peace talks held in Istanbul on Monday, Ukraine received a memorandum from the Russian Federation on the terms of a ceasefire. This was announced at a press conference in Istanbul by Ukrainian Defense Minister and head of the Ukrainian delegation Rustem Umerov, as reported by the Interfax-Ukraine agency.

    R. Umerov noted that official Kyiv will have a week to study the received document. After that, the parties will be able to coordinate further steps.

    At the same time, the First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Serhiy Kyslytsya, who was also part of the Ukrainian delegation, stated that during the peace talks, the Russian Federation again rejected Kyiv’s proposal for an unconditional ceasefire. The parties only agreed to continue discussing this issue.

    S. Kyslytsya added that Russia also once again spoke out against the presence of US representatives at the meeting with the Ukrainian side in Istanbul.

    Earlier on Monday, the second round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia since 2022 took place in Istanbul. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Exclusive: Cooperation between Tajikistan and China is actively developing thanks to the Belt and Road initiative – Vice-Rector of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi R. Jurakhonzoda

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    Dushanbe, June 2 /Xinhua/ — Tajik-Chinese relations are currently at a high level of strategic partnership, Vice-Rector for International Relations of the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi Rauf Jurakhonzoda said in an exclusive interview with Xinhua recently.

    “Cooperation between our countries is actively developing thanks to the Belt and Road initiative, especially in key areas such as science and education,” he stressed.

    According to R. Jurakhonzoda, within the framework of this initiative, quotas for studying in Chinese universities are allocated annually for Tajik students. The two countries are actively implementing joint educational and scientific projects and carrying out academic exchanges. Thus, the Tajik Technical University named after Academician M. Osimi has established a partnership with the Tianjin Vocational and Technical College of Urban Construction Management, the vice-rector said.

    R. Jurakhonzoda noted that in recent years there has been a positive trend in cultural and humanitarian exchanges between the two countries. A striking example of this, according to him, is the launch in Tajikistan of the first “Lu Ban Workshop” in Central Asia, aimed at training engineering personnel for the industrialization and modernization of the country. The activities of this workshop cover such areas as geodesy, intelligent cartography, construction, architecture, water and heat supply, as well as renewable energy sources.

    “We plan to introduce new formats of cooperation with Chinese universities. This is not only a contribution to the development of education, but also strengthening the friendship between our peoples,” he added.

    Speaking about the upcoming 2nd China-Central Asia Summit, which will be held in June, the Vice-Rector expressed hope for further deepening of the strategic partnership, especially in the field of high technology.

    He emphasized that the Tajik Technical University is interested in developing cooperation with Chinese universities in such areas as digitalization of education, artificial intelligence and smart technologies. Within the framework of the Lu Ban Workshops, it is planned to implement new joint programs that will allow training specialists in demand in various sectors – from agriculture to energy and industry, added R. Jurakhonzoda. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former German Foreign Minister A. Baerbock elected as Chairman of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly

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    UNITED NATIONS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The United Nations General Assembly (GA) on Monday elected former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as the president of its 80th session.

    In a speech after her election, A. Baerbock promised to defend the fundamental purposes and principles of the UN Charter and to help Member States find consensus.

    A. Baerbock will take up her new position in September this year, replacing the Chairman of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Philemon Young. Her term of office will be one year.

    A. Baerbock was born in December 1980 in Hanover, Germany. From December 2021 to May 2025, she served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. Since 2013, she has been a member of the Bundestag /parliament/, and from 2018 to 2022, she served as co-chair of the Green Party. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Bucharest Nine summit was held in Vilnius

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    VILNIUS, June 2 (Xinhua) — The Bucharest Nine (B9) summit was held in Lithuania’s capital Vilnius on Monday, where leaders of the B9 and Nordic countries announced their intention to gradually increase defense spending.

    A joint statement released by the Lithuanian President’s Office said the leaders were “moving towards the goal of allocating at least 5 percent of GDP” to defense and defense-related investments.

    The document, which enshrines the relevant commitment, was published following a meeting that was held under the joint chairmanship of the Presidents of Lithuania Gitanas Nausėda, Poland Andrzej Duda and Romania Nicusor Dan.

    The next Bucharest Nine summit is expected to take place next year in Romania. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Global trade tensions put pressure on labour markets: ILO director-general

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    GENEVA, June 2 (Xinhua) — Growing tensions in global trade are taking a toll on labour markets around the world, International Labour Organization (ILO) Director-General Gilbert Houngbo said on Monday.

    Speaking at the opening of the 113th session of the International Labour Conference, J. Houngbo said that global employment forecasts for 2025 had been revised downwards, citing the ILO’s latest World Employment and Social Prospects report.

    According to the report, the expected number of new jobs worldwide was revised down to 53 million, which is 7 million fewer than forecast in October last year. Zhang Houngbo attributed this decline primarily to the slowdown in global economic growth amid rising trade tensions.

    The ILO Director-General also highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence on global labour markets, noting that jobs in highly digitalised sectors such as media, software development and finance face growing risks, while jobs involving routine physical labour are becoming increasingly vulnerable.

    The current session of the International Labour Conference runs until 13 June. Delegates from the ILO’s 187 member states will focus on issues such as preventing biological hazards, decent working conditions and proposed amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov congratulated Baikonur employees and veterans of the space industry on the 70th anniversary of the cosmodrome

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    Denis Manturov congratulated Baikonur employees and veterans of the space industry on the 70th anniversary of the cosmodrome.

    Today marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the legendary Baikonur Cosmodrome, the place where the practical history of space exploration began. It was here in 1955 that the foundation of the world’s first cosmodrome was laid, which became the starting point for thousands of space launches, breakthrough scientific achievements and heroic expeditions.

    From the moment of the first launch to this day, Baikonur remains a symbol of man’s desire to explore space. Behind each launch there is a huge amount of work by people: scientists, engineers, testers, astronauts and other specialists. It is their professionalism, dedication and faith in the dream that made possible those achievements that the entire country and the entire world are rightfully proud of.

    On this significant day, we express our deep gratitude to the veterans of the space industry, those who stood at the origins and continue to work for the benefit of domestic and world cosmonautics. Let each launch inspire future generations of researchers and become a step towards new horizons.

    Happy anniversary, Baikonur!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin held a meeting on high-performance computing for the development of artificial intelligence and big data processing

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    Opening remarks by Mikhail Mishustin:

    Good afternoon, dear colleagues!

    We have now looked closely at samples of technological products that are produced by various divisions of Russian scientific and scientific-technological centers. Of course, progress here is obvious.

    The President has approved technological leadership as one of the national goals. Of course, without independence in the field of electronic engineering, the main directions associated with the samples presented today, it will be impossible to achieve national development goals.

    Today we also got acquainted with devices that are already capable of performing the most complex tasks, including in the field of artificial intelligence, big data analysis, and other critical areas. This is a necessary basis for smart control systems, platforms for modeling tests, forecasting, and autonomous decision-making. The introduction of such technologies reduces the time and financial costs of creating any science-intensive product.

    Participants of the meeting

    List of participants of the meeting on high-performance computing for the development of artificial intelligence and big data processing, June 2, 2025

    It is important to continue to create conditions for the release of breakthrough solutions. To widely use scientific, educational, resource potential not only to catch up, but also to successfully compete in new, emerging, promising areas. Just today, young scientists who presented the areas of their activities spoke about this in detail.

    Today we will discuss strategic issues of development of high-performance computing for artificial intelligence and supercomputer infrastructure.

    Our meeting is taking place at the All-Russian Research Institute of Experimental Physics. There is absolutely unique advanced equipment here that allows us to generate and, most importantly, implement the boldest ideas.

    Here and in other domestic organizations, specialists are engaged in the development of modern photonics and microelectronics elements and components.

    Having our own competencies in the production of equipment and components, in the field of materials and chemistry is a key condition for our further advancement.

    A comprehensive program for the development of electronic engineering is being implemented in Russia. We have heard a number of reports on this subject today. It covers all areas of production of such products. It provides for the creation of equipment, materials, chemicals, electronic design tools, of course, taking into account the needs of our enterprises.

    The priority should also be to increase the competitiveness of Russian lithography. Today we looked at how the work related to the creation of domestic lithographs is progressing.

    I would also like to say about the photonics development program, it is designed until the end of 2030. We discussed the achievements of this sector when we met last year here in Sarov. Now we are organizing the production of domestic matrix photodetector devices. Modernization of enterprises in order to establish serial production. Today we also looked at how things are going here.

    Our specialists have an ambitious goal – to increase the share of Russian photonics in the domestic market from 35 to 90%. And the level of localization of such complex, science-intensive products – from 15 to 70%. A very difficult task.

    Today we will discuss the necessary steps to accomplish such a task.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov launched the first production of a vital chemical component in Russia

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    During a working visit to the Nizhny Novgorod Region, First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov launched the first production of silica gels and silica sols in Russia and visited the First Weaving Factory.

    The ceremonial launch of the production was also attended by Deputy Governor of the Nizhny Novgorod Region Andrey Sanosyan and Chairman of the Board of Directors of JSC GC Titan Mikhail Sutyaginsky. GC Titan has commissioned a unique industrial production of silica gels and silica sols for Russia with a total capacity of 18 thousand tons per year on the territory of the Kulibin SEZ in Dzerzhinsk. The holding’s new project is being implemented by RusSilika. The total investment in the project amounted to 21 billion rubles, of which 5 billion rubles were provided by the Industrial Development Fund. Its implementation allowed the creation of more than 200 new jobs.

    Silica gels and silica sols are widely used in more than 30 industries. The products are included by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia in the list of priority projects for the production of small- and medium-tonnage chemicals, which have a comprehensive impact on the development of related industries. Denis Manturov noted that the first stone in the foundation of the RusSilika plant was laid exactly two years ago. It was planned that the launch of production would take place at the end of 2025, today the enterprise is starting its work ahead of schedule.

    “I would like to especially note that silica gel has not been produced in industrial quantities in Russia until now. Thus, the plant is fully provided with demand. Moreover, the products have a large export potential, due to which an investment decision has already been made on further expansion of production. I am confident that with the support of the federal government and the administration of the Nizhny Novgorod region, all plans will be implemented. This fully meets the task of achieving technological sovereignty in the chemical industry. As you know, this is the goal of the specialized national project. And the Titan group of companies is actively participating in the recreation of the line of basic chemical products,” said the First Deputy Prime Minister.

    Denis Manturov also congratulated the company’s employees on the 95th anniversary of Dzerzhinsk.

    During a visit to the First Weaving Factory in the Volodarsk Advanced Social and Economic Development Area, the First Deputy Prime Minister was introduced to the technology for producing fabric for roller blinds, which was first mastered in Russia by order of a Belarusian customer. For this purpose, a Russian chemical industry enterprise specially developed a set of chemical preparations.

    With the support of the Industrial Development Fund and the Government of the Nizhny Novgorod Region, a large-scale investment project on import substitution in the light industry has been implemented. This is the first full-cycle textile production facility in Russia for the production of wide woven and knitted fabrics made of synthetic and blended yarns of its own production, fully equipped with advanced equipment. The investment volume exceeded 3.3 billion rubles. The manufactured products can be used in the work of enterprises in the light and chemical industries, in mechanical engineering. The factory’s capacity allows for the production of up to 11 million linear meters of finished products per year.

    At the moment, the investor has already started developing the project for the second stage of the factory, focused on the first production of polyester fiber and threads in Russia using the direct molding method from domestic raw materials. The production will be equipped with advanced equipment, the capacity for the production of finished products will be 130 thousand tons per year. The plans include increasing the number of employees to 350 people, as well as increasing labor productivity through automation and digitalization.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev and Andrey Travnikov discussed issues of socio-economic development of the Novosibirsk region

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    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrey Travnikov. The main topics were socio-economic development, the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region.

    The economy of Novosibirsk Oblast is developing dynamically, production is growing in various industries, including metallurgy, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and other areas. Both budget revenues and social expenditures have grown. The volume of individual housing construction is growing significantly in the region.

    Andrey Travnikov noted positive dynamics in the livestock industry, in particular in meat production, following the results of 2024. Growth continued this year.

    In the Novosibirsk Region, five investment projects in various economic sectors are being implemented within the framework of the curatorship institute. The total investment volume is estimated at 73 billion rubles.

    Dmitry Patrushev noted that the region should pay special attention to increasing the population’s income, creating highly productive jobs, and reducing unemployment.

    The meeting also discussed the results of the implementation of the national project “Ecology” in the region. In the Novosibirsk Region, projects have been implemented to eliminate unauthorized landfills, create solid municipal waste disposal facilities, clean water bodies and reforestation. More than 1.4 billion rubles were allocated from the federal budget for these purposes. Within the framework of the new national project “Ecological Well-Being”, which started this year, work in these areas will be continued. During the meeting, special attention was paid to the reform of the solid municipal waste management system, in particular the sustainable work of regional operators.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: On June 3, Mikhail Mishustin will take part in the exhibition “CIPR-2025”

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    On June 3, Mikhail Mishustin will speak at the plenary session of the 10th CIPR conference – “Digital Independence of Industrial Russia” and will view the exhibition exposition.

    The event will be attended by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko, Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, and Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media Maksut Shadayev.

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