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Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPIEF-2025: Traditional business breakfast at the Polytechnic dedicated to technological leadership

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    On the first day of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Polytechnic University hosted a traditional business breakfast with the participation of SPbPU experts and partners. This year, the theme of the meeting was “Strategy for Russia’s Economic Development: from Technological Sovereignty to Technological Leadership.”

    At the beginning of the meeting, the guests were greeted by the rector of SPbPU, chairman of the St. Petersburg branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy. He noted that over the past two decades, one of the main directions of Russia’s state policy has been achieving technological independence through import substitution. This strategy was considered a key element in ensuring the country’s intellectual, economic and political sovereignty, as well as the most important component of national security.

    Although the world economy was moving towards globalization and the creation of global production chains, dependence on imports remained a serious risk for national economies. Under this development model, advantages were always received by countries that controlled key technologies and were customers of final products.

    Due to the change in the foreign policy situation, the Russian government has adjusted its priorities for scientific and technological development. State support programs, previously aimed at import substitution, have received a new strategic direction.

    According to the Concept of Technological Development of Russia until 2030, approved in 2023, the main goal was to achieve technological leadership, that is, to create products that surpass foreign analogues in key parameters. It is planned to allocate about three trillion rubles from the federal budget for the implementation of eight national projects in this area, while comparable co-financing is expected from the regions and businesses.

    “We have gathered here an economic, spiritual, educational and production-financial micro-forum to discuss how these changes will affect the structure of the Russian economy and the global technology market; what roles industrial enterprises, universities, research institutions, development institutes and government bodies will play in implementing the strategy; how the new strategy relates to the concept of a multipolar world; what risks and opportunities it creates for all participants in the economic system,” said Andrey Rudskoy. “The theme of this year’s St. Petersburg International Economic Forum — the slogan ‘Common Values — the Basis for Growth in a Multipolar World’ — brings us to the question of how, while creating a multipolar world, to create economic structures that would allow each state to develop freely. The solution to this complex problem depends on the political situation throughout the world, but I believe that mutual assistance, reliable cooperation, and faith in the ideals of equality and brotherhood will help us with this.”

    On behalf of the Governor and the Government of St. Petersburg, the meeting participants were welcomed by Vice Governor Vladimir Knyaginin.

    It is very pleasant to see the intellectual elite here at the Polytechnic University, and I hope that today’s business breakfast will make an important contribution to understanding what is happening with science in our country,” he noted.

    The keynote speech “Scientific and technological complex of Russia. In search of a new development model” was given by the chief economist of the state development corporation VEB.RF, honorary doctor of SPbPU Andrey Klepach. He focused on the fact that almost all developed countries by 2020 began to increase their R&D spending, the competition of knowledge and technological development has intensified. But in Russia, spending has remained below 1% of GDP, that is, we are not participating in this race.

    “We have declared that the main goal is technological and economic sovereignty, but the results are still quite modest,” says Andrey Klepach. “What needs to be done to ensure that sovereignty is truly formed and strengthened? The issue of structural restructuring of the economy is quite acute, without which it will not be competitive. It is not only a matter of how much money to allocate to science, mechanical engineering, and IT, but also what the result will be in terms of added value and how the overall structure of our entire economy will change.”

    According to the expert, with all the importance of fundamental science, today it is necessary to rely on the advanced development of applied research. It is also necessary to interact with business, the real sector of the economy. Unlike other countries, in Russia, the share of business in financing science is not very large, but recently I began to grow. Many enterprises began to develop their own applied research centers. In this regard, Andrei Klepach proposed to consider the new management system of the scientific and technological complex. He said that in leading universities with strong fundamental science there are positive examples of the development of applied scientific centers and experimental industries (including in St. Petersburg). However, orientation exclusively on universities as the main drivers of technology development, according to the Western model of the development of science, did not justify hopes. In Russia, the main function of the university remains educational. The scientific and infrastructural potentials of most universities do not allow them to be considered as leading integrators of fundamental and applied science. Traditionally, the development of advanced through technologies is launched by the new needs of the defense sector and at the expense of budget funds, but the current format of the state defense order does not ensure this. It is advisable to form on the basis of leading state scientific centers, NICs and centers of the NTI of the head intersectoral and interdisciplinary national research centers of applied science in the format of national laboratories for individual priorities. Such a structure can ensure the transition of research and the results of the Russian Academy of Sciences to the stage of development and harmonize the rewind of technologies between civil and defense sectors.

    The economist also emphasized that no matter what the sovereignty, it is still impossible to develop without partnership, without scientific interaction.

    It is impossible to create all the technologies ourselves, even the Soviet Union could not do that. We need specific partnership contacts in Malaysia, India, China, and maintaining ties in the scientific community with European countries and the USA is extremely important, Andrey Klepach is sure.

    In her speech, Natalia Tretyak, General Director of JSC Prosveshchenie, said that in order to solve the problems of popularizing science and scientists, in 2023 the Foundation for the Development of Scientific and Cultural Relations of Universities established the Vyzov Prize and thanked the Polytechnic University for holding it. application campaign for this year’s award.

    The fact that we are discussing the problems of technological leadership today within the framework of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum allows us to hope that science and technology will become attractive to young people. A technological breakthrough is probably impossible if this area of activity is not fashionable, is not a role model. If we ask people on the street to name famous modern Russian scientists, I am afraid that many will not answer. Therefore, it is important that in the thoughts of the younger generation, the image of a scientist is formed as the image of a national hero. So that the value of science is recognized as one of the most important not only for the state and society, but also for an individual, – emphasized Natalia Tretyak.

    The scientific director of the Concern “TsNII Elektropribor”, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, honorary doctor of SPbPU, Hero of Labor of the Russian Federation Vladimir Peshekhonov, the rector of the Moscow Theological Academy, Bishop of Sergiev Posad and Dmitrov Kirill (graduate of the Polytechnic University), chairman of the All-Russian Society for Nature Conservation Vyacheslav Fetisov, and the head of the ANO “Russian Quality System” (Roskachestvo) Maxim Protasov also shared their vision of the problem.

    The closing remarks were made by the Vice President of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Chairman of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valentin Parmon.

    Forbes magazine claims that the first real result of public-private partnership was what Academician Vladimir Ipatyev did in 1915, when he made the military chemical industry in Russia completely independent in a year, with almost no funds. And in 1921, when he was creating the chemical industry already in Soviet Russia, he formulated what technological sovereignty is. According to him, production can only be independent when it relies entirely on its own raw materials and technical personnel.

    After the official part, the guests exchanged opinions on the issues raised at the meeting in an informal setting. Thus, Deputy Director General of the presidential platform “Russia – Country of Opportunities” Dmitry Guzhelya noted that today Russia is confidently moving along the path of sustainable development, strengthening technological independence and competitiveness. This is not just a response to external challenges, but a long-term strategy that unites the efforts of the state, business, science and education.

    “The technological sovereignty and leadership of the country begin with the capabilities of each person,” said Dmitry Guzhelya. “Through the competitions and Olympiads of the presidential platform “Russia – the Country of Opportunities”, we open the doors to talents from all over the country. These are more than just projects. Here, the boundaries between regions and industries are erased: anyone who is ready to act can declare themselves, find a team of like-minded people and implement their ideas in order to make a significant contribution to the development of the country. Thus, we not only create an environment for growth, but also form a powerful personnel reserve for a technological breakthrough, linking talented specialists, business, science and the state.”

    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.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Murder investigation launched after fatal assault in Chiswick

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Police have launched a murder appeal following the fatal assault of 75-year-old John Murray in Chiswick last year.

    Officers were called on Saturday, 12 October by the London Ambulance Service to an unconscious man at a residential address in Carlton Road, Chiswick. Despite the best efforts of emergency services to save his life, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as John Murray.

    A post-mortem examination in October gave the initial cause of death as a result of a head injury. However, a murder investigation was later launched after a pathology result found the injury had been caused by an assault.

    John’s family and investigating officers are urging any witnesses to come forward with information about the days leading up to his murder in Chiswick last year.

    John was a father and grandfather, and a well-liked neighbour who moved to Chiswick after retiring. Those who knew him said he was always offering to help others in the community. He was often seen riding his motorbike or in the communal gardens, which is where neighbours last saw him on Saturday, 12 October, the day he died.

    In a statement, John Murray’s family said: “As a family, we are devastated and in complete shock to learn that our Dad and Grandad was murdered. John had so much more life to live. We are struggling to comprehend why someone would harm a 75-year-old defenceless man in his own home. We are appealing for anyone with information to please come forward and help the police get justice for our family.”

    Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, which is leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are very much with John’s family and the community at this tragic time.

    “As part of our investigation, we need the public’s help to piece together what exactly took place.

    “Every piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial. If you were in the Chiswick area, especially near Carlton Road on Saturday, 12 October, you may be able to assist our investigation.

    “Did you see or hear anything unusual around Carlton Road, for instance, any signs of a struggle or an argument? Do you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from the surrounding areas at the time of the incident?

    “You may simply know John, or visited him at his flat. You may have spoken to him or noticed a change in him in the weeks leading up to his death.

    “Anyone with any information is urged to call police on 101 providing the reference 5382/12Oct, or by visiting the Major Incident Public Portal Website.

    “Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.”

    Access to the Major Incident Public Portal Website can be found here.

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Christine Lagarde: Strengthening economies in a stormy and fragmenting world

    Source: European Central Bank

    Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the ninth Annual Research Conference “Economic and financial integration in a stormy and fragmenting world” organised by the National Bank of Ukraine and Narodowy Bank Polski in Kyiv, Ukraine

    Kyiv, 19 June 2025

    It is an honour to be here in Kyiv – a city that has come to symbolise resilience, dignity and the enduring spirit of freedom. Kyiv stands not only as the heart of Ukraine, but as a beacon of what it means to hold fast to democratic values in the face of immense challenge.

    As the great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko once wrote, “In your own house – your own truth. Your own strength and freedom.” Ukraine’s fight today reminds all of Europe of this powerful truth: our security and prosperity rely on unity, on integration with our neighbours.

    In the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression, Ukrainians have demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience in defence of their country.

    In my remarks today, and in keeping with the theme of this conference, I would like to reflect on the historical lessons we have learned about strengthening and integrating economies in an increasingly stormy and fragmented world.

    Experience shows that closer ties with the European neighbourhood can provide a strong foundation for Ukraine to rebuild and emerge stronger. And as geopolitical tensions rise and global supply chains fragment, the case for deeper regional cooperation has never been clearer.

    Europe’s own long history of integration offers valuable insights that can help guide Ukraine’s path forwards. Two key lessons stand out.

    First, while deeper integration increases the potential rewards, it also raises the risks if not managed wisely. Sound domestic policy frameworks are essential to maximise growth and safeguard stability.

    Second, the benefits of integration are neither automatic nor permanent. Maintaining them depends on continuous reform – but reforms must also deliver tangible improvements for people’s lives, and do so relatively quickly.

    The benefits of integration in a fragmenting world

    During the Cold War, the Iron Curtain fractured the European economy. Trade between East and West fell by half. This division was like imposing a 48% tariff – leading to immense welfare losses and isolating the Eastern bloc from global markets.[1]

    But the transformation since Europe’s eastern enlargement has been nothing short of remarkable. On average, countries that joined the EU in 2004 have nearly doubled their GDP per capita over the past two decades.

    Critically, this was not just about catching up from a low base. Between 2004 and 2019, the EU’s new Member States saw their GDP per capita grow 32% more than comparable non-EU countries.[2] The difference was deeper economic integration – and those that were already highly embedded in the regional economy gained the most.

    While all new members experienced gains, countries with stronger integration into regional value chains recorded nearly 10 percentage points higher GDP per capita growth compared with less integrated peers – regardless of geographic proximity.[3]

    This difference was driven mainly by technology and productivity spillovers. ECB research shows that a 10% increase in productivity among western EU firms translated into a 5% productivity gain for central and eastern European firms linked to their supply chains.[4]

    The case for regional integration is therefore clear – and in today’s increasingly fragmented geopolitical landscape, it has become even more compelling.

    First, regional integration underpins growth.

    European economies are highly open, which means a world splintering into rival trading blocs poses clear risks to prosperity. Yet Europe’s most important trading partner is Europe itself: around 65% of euro area exports go to other European countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway. For Ukraine too, Europe is the principal trading partner, accounting for over 50% of its goods trade in 2024.

    By deepening economic ties – more closely linking neighbouring economies – we can reduce our exposure to external shocks. Rising trade within our region can help offset losses in global markets.

    Second, regional integration strengthens resilience.

    One consequence of geopolitical fragmentation is the realignment of supply chains toward trusted partners. Nearly half of firms involved in external trade have already revised their strategies – or intend to do so – including relocating parts of their operations closer to home.[5] While this trend reduces strategic dependencies, it can also raise costs.

    Yet large integrated regions can mitigate these costs by replicating many of the benefits of globalisation at the regional level. Supply chains can be reorganised regionally, allowing each country to specialise based on its comparative advantage within regional value chains.

    Ukraine stands to benefit significantly from expanding these networks across the region – and the EU stands to benefit, too, from having Ukraine as a partner.[6]

    In the automotive sector, for example, Ukrainian firms already produce around 7% of all wire harnesses used in EU vehicles.[7] As the industry shifts towards electric vehicles, which require more complex wiring systems, Ukraine’s manufacturing base is well positioned to scale up and play a larger role in the EU value chain.

    Equally transformative is Ukraine’s drone industry, which has become one of the most advanced in the region. Drones are not only a critical component of modern warfare, but also a technology with substantial spillover effects and far-reaching dual-use applications.

    Indeed, the country’s ambitious goal of producing 4.5 million drones by 2025 has accelerated innovation in materials science, battery technology and 3D printing. These advances are already finding civilian applications in sectors such as logistics, agriculture and emergency response.

    In short, for both existing EU members and neighbouring countries like Ukraine, regional integration is both a path to prosperity and a strategic anchor in an increasingly fragmented world.

    Managing the risks of integration

    But examining the experience of countries that have used regional integration as a platform for growth and reform reveals two important lessons.

    The first is that if integration is not accompanied by appropriate reforms, it can create new vulnerabilities – especially in the financial sphere.

    Financial integration often brings volatile capital inflows, which can make it difficult to distinguish sustainable growth from unsustainable excesses in real time.

    One way this can happen is when productivity gains in tradable sectors, such as manufacturing, drive up wages in those sectors, which then spill over into higher wages in non-tradable sectors and push up overall inflation.[8]

    While this effect is a normal feature of catching-up, it can make it easy to mistake genuine convergence for economic overheating. If foreign capital is in fact driving financial imbalances – such as unsustainable real estate booms – countries may exhibit the same patterns of rising wages and inflation, masking underlying vulnerabilities.

    Another potential distortion is that capital inflows can significantly affect government fiscal positions by boosting tax revenues and creating the illusion of permanently greater fiscal space. This often leads to procyclical fiscal policies, with governments increasing spending or cutting taxes during boom periods – only to face fiscal stress when inflows reverse or growth slows.

    Both dynamics have been visible during Europe’s recent experience with regional integration.

    After the eastern enlargement, financial integration accelerated rapidly. Between 2003 and 2008, the new Member States experienced an extraordinary surge in capital inflows, averaging over 12% of GDP annually – twice the typical level for emerging markets globally.[9]

    Initially, this rapid financial integration brought clear benefits: it expanded access to credit, fuelled growth and enabled much-needed development. However, in many countries, foreign capital was disproportionately channelled into consumption and construction booms, while tax revenues rose sharply on the back of property transactions and buoyant domestic demand.[10] This led to widespread misallocation of private capital and inefficient public spending.

    Capital flows then reversed sharply when the global financial crisis struck, exposing these imbalances. Between December 2008 and May 2013, external bank liabilities in non-euro area central and eastern European countries declined by an average of 27% – with some countries experiencing drops of more than 50%.[11]

    Yet the risks associated with financial integration can be avoided. Not all countries in the region were affected equally. Those that performed better typically shared two key features.

    First, they had clear policies to channel foreign investment into productive sectors. Strong industrial strategies, a skilled workforce and integration into global supply chains helped direct capital towards manufacturing and tradable services – sectors that drive export growth and are less prone to unsustainable booms and asset bubbles.[12]

    Second, they maintained robust financial policy frameworks. Tighter capital requirements, active macroprudential measures and countercyclical buffers strengthened domestic banking sectors and curbed excessive mortgage lending. These tools enabled those countries to absorb large capital inflows without creating destabilising imbalances.[13]

    The lesson is clear: as countries integrate into the region, strong domestic policy frameworks are critical to ensuring that capital inflows support long-term growth rather than generating financial instability or inefficient allocation.

    This insight is especially relevant for Ukraine today as it charts its path towards recovery. If reconstruction proceeds as planned, the country could attract significant capital inflows over the next decade. But without the right safeguards, that capital risks being misallocated – undermining long-term productivity instead of strengthening it.

    There are encouraging signs. The EU–Ukraine Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area have already driven significant reforms in the financial sector. Ukraine’s banking regulation now aligns with more than 75% of EU standards, covering critical areas such as capital adequacy, governance and auditing.[14]

    The National Bank of Ukraine has adopted a risk-based supervisory model inspired by the Single Supervisory Mechanism – the system of banking supervision in Europe – markedly improving oversight. Despite extremely challenging circumstances, Ukraine is also modernising its capital markets – consolidating exchanges, upgrading settlement systems and strengthening regulatory enforcement to attract long-term investors.

    These reforms are already delivering results: in 2023, Ukraine’s banking sector remained profitable and well capitalised despite the ongoing war – an outcome that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.

    Still, further progress is essential, especially in fiscal governance. Strengthening public investment management will be critical to ensure that reconstruction funds are allocated transparently and efficiently.

    This is not just about meeting external standards. It is about ensuring that every euro, and every hryvnia, delivers real returns for the Ukrainian people.[15]

    Making integration sustainable

    However, reforms cannot be treated as a one-time effort.

    So, the second key lesson is that the benefits of regional integration are neither automatic nor permanent. Sustaining them requires continuous reform – and, just as importantly, it requires citizens to see visible, tangible improvements in their daily lives.

    In this context, there are two risks to watch out for.

    The first is that institutional reform momentum can fade if economic benefits do not follow quickly.

    Deeper regional integration typically begins with aligning framework conditions, such as legal systems, regulation and public administration. These areas often improve rapidly. But for the economic gains to materialise, domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors must respond to the new incentives created – and this takes time.

    In the long run, evidence shows that countries with initially weaker institutions benefit the most from adopting higher standards.[16] But in the short run, if people only see the effort and not the payoff, public support for further reforms can weaken, putting long-term convergence at risk.

    The second risk is that structural shifts in the economy may weaken the link between integration and economic convergence over time.

    The integration of goods markets has traditionally driven convergence almost automatically, as foreign direct investment flows to countries with lower land and labour costs, supply chains relocate and lower-income countries benefit from technology transfers.

    As I mentioned earlier, this will remain an important mechanism even in an era of supply chain reshoring. But countries cannot rely on it as heavily as in the past. Future growth in intra-EU trade is expected to depend increasingly on services – particularly digital services.

    However, research shows that services sector activity tends to concentrate in larger, more affluent urban areas that exhibit the hallmarks of a knowledge economy: high tertiary education rates, strong technology and science sectors and robust digital infrastructure.[17]

    This means that deeper integration alone will not guarantee broad-based convergence across all regions. Over time, countries will need to invest more in education, skills and digitalisation to ensure they can build high levels of human capital.

    Maintaining the path of convergence is therefore not easy. But slowing down reform efforts is not the answer – especially in the shock-prone world we face today.

    There is a clear link between strong institutions and economic resilience. ECB research indicates that, during the pandemic, regions with lower institutional quality experienced – all else equal – an additional decline of around 4 percentage points in GDP per capita compared with the ten regions with the highest quality of government.[18]

    As our economies are increasingly buffeted by global turbulence, institutional backsliding therefore risks creating a vicious circle: repeated shocks can undermine economic convergence and further erode public confidence in the reform process.

    The best way for countries to sustain reform momentum is to recognise the importance of maintaining public support and, as far as possible, pair governance improvements with a focus on sectors where they have a clear competitive edge – and where deeper integration with the region can unlock significant and rapid growth opportunities.

    This way, the benefits of reforms will be felt more quickly and more widely.

    Ukraine is well positioned to put this into practice. Its IT sector is already relatively strong: IT services exports reached nearly USD 7 billion in 2023, making it one of the country’s leading export sectors despite the war.[19]

    Ukraine also produces around 130,000 STEM graduates each year – exceeding Germany and France[20] – and it ranks among the top five countries globally for certified IT professionals.[21] Successful IT clusters are active in several cities, and major foreign firms – including Apple, Microsoft, Boeing and Siemens – have established R&D operations in the country.

    A dynamic defence tech ecosystem is also taking shape[22], with Ukrainian start-ups attracting almost half a billion US dollars in funding in 2024 – surpassing many of their peers across central and eastern Europe.[23] Experience from countries like Israel suggests that such a foundation can enable the country to emerge as a broader technology hub in the years ahead.

    If Ukraine stays the course on institutional reform and continues to adapt its economy to new opportunities, despite the stormy environment, it can emerge as a vital engine of growth and a key contributor to the region’s future.

    Conclusion

    Let me conclude.

    Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment – facing the hardships of war, the challenge of reconstruction and the opportunity of deeper regional integration.

    In a world marked by shifting geopolitical realities, such integration offers a clear path to recovery and lasting prosperity.

    The recent history of regional integration shows not only its immense benefits, but also the importance of managing transitional risks through robust policy frameworks. It also underlines the need to sustain reform over time by ensuring that people feel its benefits.

    I am confident that Ukraine will be able to fully realise its economic potential, turning the upheaval of today into the foundation for a dynamic future.

    As Ivan Franko, one of Ukraine’s greatest poets, once wrote: “even though life is but a moment and made up of moments, we carry eternity in our souls.”

    This enduring spirit captures the resilience and potential of Ukraine’s people and its economy – a spirit that will continue to drive advancement and renewal in the years ahead.

    MIL OSI Europe News –

    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Europe: Christine Lagarde: Strengthening economies in a stormy and fragmenting world

    Source: European Central Bank

    Speech by Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, at the ninth Annual Research Conference “Economic and financial integration in a stormy and fragmenting world” organised by the National Bank of Ukraine and Narodowy Bank Polski in Kyiv, Ukraine

    Kyiv, 19 June 2025

    It is an honour to be here in Kyiv – a city that has come to symbolise resilience, dignity and the enduring spirit of freedom. Kyiv stands not only as the heart of Ukraine, but as a beacon of what it means to hold fast to democratic values in the face of immense challenge.

    As the great Ukrainian poet Taras Shevchenko once wrote, “In your own house – your own truth. Your own strength and freedom.” Ukraine’s fight today reminds all of Europe of this powerful truth: our security and prosperity rely on unity, on integration with our neighbours.

    In the face of Russia’s unjustified war of aggression, Ukrainians have demonstrated extraordinary courage and resilience in defence of their country.

    In my remarks today, and in keeping with the theme of this conference, I would like to reflect on the historical lessons we have learned about strengthening and integrating economies in an increasingly stormy and fragmented world.

    Experience shows that closer ties with the European neighbourhood can provide a strong foundation for Ukraine to rebuild and emerge stronger. And as geopolitical tensions rise and global supply chains fragment, the case for deeper regional cooperation has never been clearer.

    Europe’s own long history of integration offers valuable insights that can help guide Ukraine’s path forwards. Two key lessons stand out.

    First, while deeper integration increases the potential rewards, it also raises the risks if not managed wisely. Sound domestic policy frameworks are essential to maximise growth and safeguard stability.

    Second, the benefits of integration are neither automatic nor permanent. Maintaining them depends on continuous reform – but reforms must also deliver tangible improvements for people’s lives, and do so relatively quickly.

    The benefits of integration in a fragmenting world

    During the Cold War, the Iron Curtain fractured the European economy. Trade between East and West fell by half. This division was like imposing a 48% tariff – leading to immense welfare losses and isolating the Eastern bloc from global markets.[1]

    But the transformation since Europe’s eastern enlargement has been nothing short of remarkable. On average, countries that joined the EU in 2004 have nearly doubled their GDP per capita over the past two decades.

    Critically, this was not just about catching up from a low base. Between 2004 and 2019, the EU’s new Member States saw their GDP per capita grow 32% more than comparable non-EU countries.[2] The difference was deeper economic integration – and those that were already highly embedded in the regional economy gained the most.

    While all new members experienced gains, countries with stronger integration into regional value chains recorded nearly 10 percentage points higher GDP per capita growth compared with less integrated peers – regardless of geographic proximity.[3]

    This difference was driven mainly by technology and productivity spillovers. ECB research shows that a 10% increase in productivity among western EU firms translated into a 5% productivity gain for central and eastern European firms linked to their supply chains.[4]

    The case for regional integration is therefore clear – and in today’s increasingly fragmented geopolitical landscape, it has become even more compelling.

    First, regional integration underpins growth.

    European economies are highly open, which means a world splintering into rival trading blocs poses clear risks to prosperity. Yet Europe’s most important trading partner is Europe itself: around 65% of euro area exports go to other European countries, including the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Norway. For Ukraine too, Europe is the principal trading partner, accounting for over 50% of its goods trade in 2024.

    By deepening economic ties – more closely linking neighbouring economies – we can reduce our exposure to external shocks. Rising trade within our region can help offset losses in global markets.

    Second, regional integration strengthens resilience.

    One consequence of geopolitical fragmentation is the realignment of supply chains toward trusted partners. Nearly half of firms involved in external trade have already revised their strategies – or intend to do so – including relocating parts of their operations closer to home.[5] While this trend reduces strategic dependencies, it can also raise costs.

    Yet large integrated regions can mitigate these costs by replicating many of the benefits of globalisation at the regional level. Supply chains can be reorganised regionally, allowing each country to specialise based on its comparative advantage within regional value chains.

    Ukraine stands to benefit significantly from expanding these networks across the region – and the EU stands to benefit, too, from having Ukraine as a partner.[6]

    In the automotive sector, for example, Ukrainian firms already produce around 7% of all wire harnesses used in EU vehicles.[7] As the industry shifts towards electric vehicles, which require more complex wiring systems, Ukraine’s manufacturing base is well positioned to scale up and play a larger role in the EU value chain.

    Equally transformative is Ukraine’s drone industry, which has become one of the most advanced in the region. Drones are not only a critical component of modern warfare, but also a technology with substantial spillover effects and far-reaching dual-use applications.

    Indeed, the country’s ambitious goal of producing 4.5 million drones by 2025 has accelerated innovation in materials science, battery technology and 3D printing. These advances are already finding civilian applications in sectors such as logistics, agriculture and emergency response.

    In short, for both existing EU members and neighbouring countries like Ukraine, regional integration is both a path to prosperity and a strategic anchor in an increasingly fragmented world.

    Managing the risks of integration

    But examining the experience of countries that have used regional integration as a platform for growth and reform reveals two important lessons.

    The first is that if integration is not accompanied by appropriate reforms, it can create new vulnerabilities – especially in the financial sphere.

    Financial integration often brings volatile capital inflows, which can make it difficult to distinguish sustainable growth from unsustainable excesses in real time.

    One way this can happen is when productivity gains in tradable sectors, such as manufacturing, drive up wages in those sectors, which then spill over into higher wages in non-tradable sectors and push up overall inflation.[8]

    While this effect is a normal feature of catching-up, it can make it easy to mistake genuine convergence for economic overheating. If foreign capital is in fact driving financial imbalances – such as unsustainable real estate booms – countries may exhibit the same patterns of rising wages and inflation, masking underlying vulnerabilities.

    Another potential distortion is that capital inflows can significantly affect government fiscal positions by boosting tax revenues and creating the illusion of permanently greater fiscal space. This often leads to procyclical fiscal policies, with governments increasing spending or cutting taxes during boom periods – only to face fiscal stress when inflows reverse or growth slows.

    Both dynamics have been visible during Europe’s recent experience with regional integration.

    After the eastern enlargement, financial integration accelerated rapidly. Between 2003 and 2008, the new Member States experienced an extraordinary surge in capital inflows, averaging over 12% of GDP annually – twice the typical level for emerging markets globally.[9]

    Initially, this rapid financial integration brought clear benefits: it expanded access to credit, fuelled growth and enabled much-needed development. However, in many countries, foreign capital was disproportionately channelled into consumption and construction booms, while tax revenues rose sharply on the back of property transactions and buoyant domestic demand.[10] This led to widespread misallocation of private capital and inefficient public spending.

    Capital flows then reversed sharply when the global financial crisis struck, exposing these imbalances. Between December 2008 and May 2013, external bank liabilities in non-euro area central and eastern European countries declined by an average of 27% – with some countries experiencing drops of more than 50%.[11]

    Yet the risks associated with financial integration can be avoided. Not all countries in the region were affected equally. Those that performed better typically shared two key features.

    First, they had clear policies to channel foreign investment into productive sectors. Strong industrial strategies, a skilled workforce and integration into global supply chains helped direct capital towards manufacturing and tradable services – sectors that drive export growth and are less prone to unsustainable booms and asset bubbles.[12]

    Second, they maintained robust financial policy frameworks. Tighter capital requirements, active macroprudential measures and countercyclical buffers strengthened domestic banking sectors and curbed excessive mortgage lending. These tools enabled those countries to absorb large capital inflows without creating destabilising imbalances.[13]

    The lesson is clear: as countries integrate into the region, strong domestic policy frameworks are critical to ensuring that capital inflows support long-term growth rather than generating financial instability or inefficient allocation.

    This insight is especially relevant for Ukraine today as it charts its path towards recovery. If reconstruction proceeds as planned, the country could attract significant capital inflows over the next decade. But without the right safeguards, that capital risks being misallocated – undermining long-term productivity instead of strengthening it.

    There are encouraging signs. The EU–Ukraine Association Agreement and Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Area have already driven significant reforms in the financial sector. Ukraine’s banking regulation now aligns with more than 75% of EU standards, covering critical areas such as capital adequacy, governance and auditing.[14]

    The National Bank of Ukraine has adopted a risk-based supervisory model inspired by the Single Supervisory Mechanism – the system of banking supervision in Europe – markedly improving oversight. Despite extremely challenging circumstances, Ukraine is also modernising its capital markets – consolidating exchanges, upgrading settlement systems and strengthening regulatory enforcement to attract long-term investors.

    These reforms are already delivering results: in 2023, Ukraine’s banking sector remained profitable and well capitalised despite the ongoing war – an outcome that would have been unthinkable a decade ago.

    Still, further progress is essential, especially in fiscal governance. Strengthening public investment management will be critical to ensure that reconstruction funds are allocated transparently and efficiently.

    This is not just about meeting external standards. It is about ensuring that every euro, and every hryvnia, delivers real returns for the Ukrainian people.[15]

    Making integration sustainable

    However, reforms cannot be treated as a one-time effort.

    So, the second key lesson is that the benefits of regional integration are neither automatic nor permanent. Sustaining them requires continuous reform – and, just as importantly, it requires citizens to see visible, tangible improvements in their daily lives.

    In this context, there are two risks to watch out for.

    The first is that institutional reform momentum can fade if economic benefits do not follow quickly.

    Deeper regional integration typically begins with aligning framework conditions, such as legal systems, regulation and public administration. These areas often improve rapidly. But for the economic gains to materialise, domestic entrepreneurs and foreign investors must respond to the new incentives created – and this takes time.

    In the long run, evidence shows that countries with initially weaker institutions benefit the most from adopting higher standards.[16] But in the short run, if people only see the effort and not the payoff, public support for further reforms can weaken, putting long-term convergence at risk.

    The second risk is that structural shifts in the economy may weaken the link between integration and economic convergence over time.

    The integration of goods markets has traditionally driven convergence almost automatically, as foreign direct investment flows to countries with lower land and labour costs, supply chains relocate and lower-income countries benefit from technology transfers.

    As I mentioned earlier, this will remain an important mechanism even in an era of supply chain reshoring. But countries cannot rely on it as heavily as in the past. Future growth in intra-EU trade is expected to depend increasingly on services – particularly digital services.

    However, research shows that services sector activity tends to concentrate in larger, more affluent urban areas that exhibit the hallmarks of a knowledge economy: high tertiary education rates, strong technology and science sectors and robust digital infrastructure.[17]

    This means that deeper integration alone will not guarantee broad-based convergence across all regions. Over time, countries will need to invest more in education, skills and digitalisation to ensure they can build high levels of human capital.

    Maintaining the path of convergence is therefore not easy. But slowing down reform efforts is not the answer – especially in the shock-prone world we face today.

    There is a clear link between strong institutions and economic resilience. ECB research indicates that, during the pandemic, regions with lower institutional quality experienced – all else equal – an additional decline of around 4 percentage points in GDP per capita compared with the ten regions with the highest quality of government.[18]

    As our economies are increasingly buffeted by global turbulence, institutional backsliding therefore risks creating a vicious circle: repeated shocks can undermine economic convergence and further erode public confidence in the reform process.

    The best way for countries to sustain reform momentum is to recognise the importance of maintaining public support and, as far as possible, pair governance improvements with a focus on sectors where they have a clear competitive edge – and where deeper integration with the region can unlock significant and rapid growth opportunities.

    This way, the benefits of reforms will be felt more quickly and more widely.

    Ukraine is well positioned to put this into practice. Its IT sector is already relatively strong: IT services exports reached nearly USD 7 billion in 2023, making it one of the country’s leading export sectors despite the war.[19]

    Ukraine also produces around 130,000 STEM graduates each year – exceeding Germany and France[20] – and it ranks among the top five countries globally for certified IT professionals.[21] Successful IT clusters are active in several cities, and major foreign firms – including Apple, Microsoft, Boeing and Siemens – have established R&D operations in the country.

    A dynamic defence tech ecosystem is also taking shape[22], with Ukrainian start-ups attracting almost half a billion US dollars in funding in 2024 – surpassing many of their peers across central and eastern Europe.[23] Experience from countries like Israel suggests that such a foundation can enable the country to emerge as a broader technology hub in the years ahead.

    If Ukraine stays the course on institutional reform and continues to adapt its economy to new opportunities, despite the stormy environment, it can emerge as a vital engine of growth and a key contributor to the region’s future.

    Conclusion

    Let me conclude.

    Ukraine stands at a pivotal moment – facing the hardships of war, the challenge of reconstruction and the opportunity of deeper regional integration.

    In a world marked by shifting geopolitical realities, such integration offers a clear path to recovery and lasting prosperity.

    The recent history of regional integration shows not only its immense benefits, but also the importance of managing transitional risks through robust policy frameworks. It also underlines the need to sustain reform over time by ensuring that people feel its benefits.

    I am confident that Ukraine will be able to fully realise its economic potential, turning the upheaval of today into the foundation for a dynamic future.

    As Ivan Franko, one of Ukraine’s greatest poets, once wrote: “even though life is but a moment and made up of moments, we carry eternity in our souls.”

    This enduring spirit captures the resilience and potential of Ukraine’s people and its economy – a spirit that will continue to drive advancement and renewal in the years ahead.

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  • MIL-OSI: Terranet to attend Auto.AI and Safety.AD USA 2025

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    Terranet will be represented at Auto.AI and Safety.AD USA 2025, taking place June 30–July 1 in San Francisco, California. These conferences bring together leading experts in AI, traffic safety, ADAS, and autonomous driving.

    Safety.AD and Auto.AI are key industry forums for discussing how new technologies and artificial intelligence can contribute to safer mobility. Our presence strengthens both our connection to the North American market and our role as an active player in the development of future safety solutions for both ADAS and autonomous vehicles.

    “With our MVP approaching launch, this is the right place to engage with key stakeholders, clarify our value proposition, and show how we’re contributing to safer traffic – while also gaining valuable insights from the market,” says Jonas Renander, Chief Commercial Officer at Terranet.

    For more information, please contact:
    Lars Lindell, CEO
    E-mail: lars.lindell@terranet.se

    About Terranet AB (publ)
    Terranet’s mission is to save lives in urban traffic. We develop groundbreaking technology solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, with a focus on protecting vulnerable road users from injury. Using a unique and patented sensor technology, Terranet’s system BlincVision scans the road with laser precision – detecting objects up to ten times faster and with greater accuracy than any other ADAS solution on the market today.

    Terranet is headquartered in Lund, Sweden, with additional operations in Gothenburg and Stuttgart – at the heart of the European automotive industry. Since 2017, the company has been listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B). Visit us at www.terranet.se

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    Terranet will be represented at Auto.AI and Safety.AD USA 2025, taking place June 30–July 1 in San Francisco, California. These conferences bring together leading experts in AI, traffic safety, ADAS, and autonomous driving.

    Safety.AD and Auto.AI are key industry forums for discussing how new technologies and artificial intelligence can contribute to safer mobility. Our presence strengthens both our connection to the North American market and our role as an active player in the development of future safety solutions for both ADAS and autonomous vehicles.

    “With our MVP approaching launch, this is the right place to engage with key stakeholders, clarify our value proposition, and show how we’re contributing to safer traffic – while also gaining valuable insights from the market,” says Jonas Renander, Chief Commercial Officer at Terranet.

    For more information, please contact:
    Lars Lindell, CEO
    E-mail: lars.lindell@terranet.se

    About Terranet AB (publ)
    Terranet’s mission is to save lives in urban traffic. We develop groundbreaking technology solutions for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles, with a focus on protecting vulnerable road users from injury. Using a unique and patented sensor technology, Terranet’s system BlincVision scans the road with laser precision – detecting objects up to ten times faster and with greater accuracy than any other ADAS solution on the market today.

    Terranet is headquartered in Lund, Sweden, with additional operations in Gothenburg and Stuttgart – at the heart of the European automotive industry. Since 2017, the company has been listed on Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (Nasdaq: TERRNT-B). Visit us at www.terranet.se

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) and Foreign Service Institute (FSI) Sign Landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)


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    The Gabriel L. Dennis Foreign Service Institute (FSI) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia, in partnership with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), have formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance diplomatic training and institutional collaboration. The signing ceremony was held at UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, May 13, 2025. The agreement was signed by Amb. Reginald B. Goodridge, Sr. Director General of the Foreign Service Institute, and Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, United Nations Assistant Secretary General and Executive Director of UNITAR.

    In his remarks, Director General Goodridge highlighted the mission of the FSI and outlined several flagship programs of the Institute, including: The foundational academic curriculum for prospective diplomats; A 6-week refresher program for foreign service officers and newly appointed ambassadors designated by the President of Liberia; The 10-month All-Female Diplomatic Training Program, the first of its kind in Africa, aimed at promoting women’s leadership in diplomacy. Director General Goodridge further noted that the dialogue leading to this partnership between the FSI and UNITAR was initiated by Mr. Charles Allen, whose efforts were instrumental in establishing this collaboration. He also shared that he is reviewing a number of agreements signed by his predecessors—including those with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Cameroon, Morocco, Guinea and Egypt—with a view to developing a distinctly African framework for diplomacy rooted in inter-African cooperation.

    Speaking on behalf of UNITAR, Ms. Michelle Gyles-McDonnough, Assistant UN Secretary General and Executive Director of UNITAR, welcomed the partnership and reaffirmed UNITAR’s commitment to a robust and impactful collaboration with the FSI, particularly in co-developing relevant and responsive foreign service training programs tailored to Liberia’s needs. Mr. Philippe Aubert, Senior Program Specialist in the Division for Multilateral Diplomacy, presented an overview of UNITAR’s offerings, including: An 18-month Master’s Program delivered in hybrid and online formats for diplomats; Targeted training linked to the national priorities of host countries; and Various fellowship opportunities, some open to all applicants and others coordinated with academic institutions. He also highlighted UNITAR’s long-standing relationships with countries such as Qatar and Saudi Arabia, and mentioned Qatar’s recent proposal to establish a UNITAR Academy. Also forming part of the Liberian delegation were Permanent Representative (Amb.) Paul Wolokollie Tate and Counselor Abraham Kamara, representatives of the Permanent Mission of Liberia to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva. This landmark MOU represents a critical step forward in enhancing the professional development of Liberian diplomats and reaffirms Liberia’s commitment to global standards in foreign service training and diplomacy.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Liberia.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter

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    Millions more families to get £150 off energy bills this winter

    The Warm Home Discount will be expanded meaning 6 million households will receive £150 off their energy bills this winter.

    • 2.7 million extra households will receive £150 off their energy bills next winter as the Warm Home Discount is expanded – putting money directly into people’s pockets
    • this increases the number of households who are eligible to over 6 million in total – including 900,000 families with children and a total of 1.8 million households in fuel poverty
    • latest intervention follows a raft of cost of living support for those who need it most – from expanding free school meals to childcare support – which is only possible after government stabilised the economy and fixed the foundations through the Plan for Change

    Millions of households will see their energy bills cut by £150 this winter, as the government delivers another major package of support to ease the cost of living for working families through the Plan for Change.

    Over 6 million households will benefit this year – an increase of 2.7 million households, including 900,000 more families with children and a total of 1.8 million households in fuel poverty. Every billpayer on means-tested benefits will now qualify, removing restrictions that previously excluded many who needed help and providing peace of mind to millions more families.

    This major expansion of support for working families is the latest in a raft of cost of living support made possible because the government has stabilised the economy, fixed the foundations and repaired the public finances – deliberate choices which are helping provide security and more money in the pockets of working families through the Plan for Change.

    Since last summer, interest rates have been cut 4 times, lowering mortgage costs, free school meals have been rolled out for over half a million more children so that kids can focus on learning rather than hungry bellies, free breakfast clubs are being expanded to every child in the country, school uniform costs have been cut, the 30 hours of free childcare scheme has been extended to more working parents.

    Prime Minister Keir Starmer said: 

    I know families are still struggling with the cost of living, and I know the fear that comes with not being able to afford your next bill.

    Providing security and peace of mind for working people is deeply personal to me as Prime Minister and foundational for the Plan for Change. I have no doubt that, like rolling out free school meals, breakfast clubs and childcare support, extending this £150 energy bills support to millions more families will make a real difference.

    Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said:  

    Millions of families will get vital support with the cost of living this coming winter, demonstrating this government’s commitment to put money in people’s pockets through our Plan for Change.

    The energy price cap is also falling in July and today’s announcement adds a further £150 in direct support for millions.

    This expansion of the Warm Homes Discount means families can plan for winter in the knowledge that they will receive support, giving them certainty and peace of mind before summer.

    The government has also protected working people’s payslips from higher taxes, frozen fuel duty and are increasing the minimum wage to give pay rises of up to £1,400 a year to millions of low-income workers. Everyone over the State Pension age in England and Wales with an income of, or below, £35,000 a year will benefit from a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, bringing the total to 9 million pensioners. 

    Today’s announcement goes even further than cutting energy bills by helping those who racked up debts during the energy crisis of 2022-2024. Backing Ofgem’s proposed debt strategy will cut consumers’ energy bills by reducing the cost of paying for energy debt, alongside other reforms.

    The expansion of the Warm Home Discount will be offset by new efficiency savings across the energy system. For example, Ofgem have confirmed a decrease in the operating cost allowance of the price cap for the average billpayer which will take money off bills.

    Ofgem’s plans to reduce the overall stock of consumer debt, which is currently recouped via a levy on all bills, will also produce savings that help to fund the Warm Homes Discount.

    These reforms complement the government’s drive to bring down bills in the long term by replacing the UK’s dependence on fossil fuel markets controlled by petrostates and dictators with clean homegrown power.  

    This is the Plan for Change in action – combining short-term help with a proper long-term strategy for change that lowers people’s energy bills and puts more money in their pockets.

    Notes to editors

    Today we have confirmed that following consultation, the Warm Home Discount scheme will be expanded to remove the high-cost-to-heat threshold in the current Warm Home Discount (England & Wales) Regulations 2022 (for winter 2025/2026) and increasing the level of spend available in Scotland for suppliers to allocate through the Broader Group.

    The change will mean that all households where the means-tested benefit recipient (or their partner or legal appointee) is named on the energy bill will now be eligible to receive the £150 electricity bill rebate.   

    The number of families who will receive the discount for the first time, broken down by region, include:  

    • North East England: 100,000
    • North West England: 280,000
    • Yorkshire and the Humber: 210,000
    • East Midlands: 160,000
    • West Midlands: 270,000
    • East of England: 250,000
    • London: 570,000
    • South East England: 350,000
    • South West England: 220,000
    • Wales: 110,000
    • Scotland: 240,000 

    The number of additional households supported under the expanded scheme in each region is calculated by applying the regional proportion of qualifying benefit recipients from DWP’s statxplore tool to the total additional 6.1 million households estimated in the Warm Home Discount Expansion consultation document.

    For the North West, for example, the proportion of qualifying benefit recipients is 13%, thereby 13% x 6.1m = 780,000 recipient households. Of these, 500,000 are already in receipt according to the most recent Warm Home Discount statistics (2023/2024), so around 280,000 are estimated to be additional.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The second stage of the new NSU campus has reached the finishing line in terms of façade and stained glass installation

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    In the educational and scientific center Institute of Medicine and Medical Technologies (UNC IMMT) NSU has completed more than 90% of the work on installing stained glass windows and installing a curtain wall façade; in the NSU Research Center (R&C), the percentage of readiness for these types of work is 80%. The buildings are second-stage facilities. new campus of NSU, being built within the framework of the national project “Youth and Children”.

    In the building of the NSU IMMT UNC, the work on laying walls and partitions is almost complete (90%), rough finishing work is underway on all floors, floor screeding has been completed, the floor is being covered with porcelain stoneware, and work is underway on installing internal utility networks.

    In addition, approval of the specified boundaries of the connection point to the central heating system has already been received from the Federal State Unitary Enterprise UEV, and work on the installation of on-site heating networks will begin in the near future.

    In the building of the NSU NRC, after the approval of new architectural and planning solutions, work is being carried out at an accelerated pace on laying internal partitions and installing the heating system. In the NSU IMMT UNC, more than 30% of the roofing work has been completed.

    Work is also underway to install external water supply and sewerage networks, and work has begun to improve the territory in accordance with the general plan.

    Completion of construction of these second-stage facilities is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. The general contractor is the company “MONOTEK STROY”.

    On the instructions of President Vladimir Putin, a network of modern campuses is being created in Russia. By 2030, a constellation of 25 campuses should appear in the country. Work in this area is being carried out by the Government of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. Currently, 24 such campuses are being designed and built with the support of the national project “Youth and Children”. By 2036, the number of campuses will increase to 40. The project is being financed by federal and regional budgets, as well as by extra-budgetary sources.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Theater and film actors voiced audio guides for the “Moscow Estates” project

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    New season of the festival “Moscow Estates” united three estate clusters located in the districts Basmanny, Arbat AndKhamovniki. Walking past old mansions, city residents and visitors can now listen to original audio guides voiced by famous artists. They are available for free on the service Ruspass.

    An audio guide will help you stroll along Arbat and look at it through the eyes of Alexander Pushkin “The Cultural Memory of Arbat: Five Epochs on One Street”The audio tour, voiced by theater and film actor Vyacheslav Chepurchenko, will take listeners through five historical periods of the region, and tell about its culture, architecture, and poetry dedicated to these places.

    Lovers of living human stories will be able to walk through Khamovniki accompanied by the voice of theater and film actor Grigory Vernik. He will tell about one of the most interesting areas of Moscow, where every house is connected with the memory of great dynasties, in the audio guide “Khamovniki: Family Chronicles”.

    Stories and secrets await listeners in Basmanny District eight estates, narrated by the voice of actor Sergei Chonishvili. In addition, residents and guests of the capital have access to podcasts about the Basmanny cluster and thematic audio performances “Pages of Memory” and “The Legend of the Fog”, voiced by Elizaveta Arzamasova and Maxim Averyin.

    The Moscow Estates Festival is held at more than 50 historical sites. Among the 11 new locations are the L. N. Tolstoy Estate Museum in Khamovniki, the A. V. Shchusev State Research Museum of Architecture, and the Trubetskoy Estate Park in Khamovniki. The program includes more than two thousand events.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Get the latest news quicklythe city’s official telegram channel Moscow.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The capital presented a media cube with achievements in urban development at SPIEF-2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Moscow presented a unique digital installation — the multimedia media cube “City of Deeds” at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). The project demonstrates key achievements in the field of urban development, infrastructure and the social sphere, said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy of the capital Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The installation in the format of a three-sided media cube consistently reveals the main directions of the capital’s development: the growth of residential and commercial real estate, the creation of social and sports infrastructure, the modernization of the healthcare system, the creation of new jobs, as well as the implementation of a housing renovation program.

    “The media cube has become not just an exhibit, but a vivid testimony of Moscow’s development as a modern metropolis, where innovative technologies, a comfortable urban environment and concern for the quality of people’s lives are harmoniously combined. “City of Deeds” clearly demonstrates how a systematic approach to urban development policy allows for the implementation of large-scale projects, turning strategic plans into specific results. A special feature of the installation was the combination of dynamic visualization with specific indicators: the number of social facilities built, the volume of housing put into operation within the framework of the renovation program and other data,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The visualization of the digital installation is structured as follows: at first, the viewer sees an abstract scene in which lines, particles and light are collected into a complex architectural form, and at the end, a recognizable object and specific statistics appear – from the area of housing to the number of jobs.

    Such initiatives contribute to the formation of a new image of the capital as a city of opportunities, where comfortable conditions for living, working and creative expression are created.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow to Introduce Artificial Intelligence into Urban Development

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    As part of the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the Moscow Government and the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech) signed an Agreement on cooperation in the field of introducing artificial intelligence technologies into urban development. This was reported by Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    The agreement provides for cooperation in the field of information modeling and automated design using artificial intelligence.

    “The introduction of artificial intelligence in urban development helps to optimize processes, improve the quality and transparency of work in this area. This is part of a large-scale transformation of the construction industry. The implementation of this agreement will allow the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies in the processes of urban planning and the provision of services in the construction sector. Joint work with Skoltech will strengthen the scientific and technical potential of the capital and ensure its sustainable development through the integration of education, science and urban planning practices,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The Center for Artificial Intelligence in Urban Development, subordinate to the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy. Since 2024, it has been studying the needs of all participants in the construction process and city residents, developing and implementing innovative solutions for various tasks in this area. During this time, its specialists have created six services to optimize the construction process, including “Kvartirography”, which automatically generates planning solutions for new housing, as well as “Digital Norm Control”, which doubles the speed of checking design and working documentation.

    “The immediate plans include launching a new development and scaling specialized services based on artificial intelligence. This includes, in particular, checking the correctness of filling in the Moscow construction system of classifiers based on data from the digital information model and automatic verification of attribute data of elements of the digital information model with current regulatory requirements,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The introduction of artificial intelligence in urban planning will speed up design and control processes and increase the accuracy of decisions. Thanks to cooperation with leading research centers, the capital continues to strengthen its position in the field of digitalization of urban planning and construction.

    Rector of the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Alexander Kuleshov noted that the institution’s specialists have extensive experience in successfully implementing services based on artificial intelligence. Particular attention in this work is paid to combining fundamental research and applied tasks.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that the city is implementing about 100 projects using artificial intelligence in transport, healthcare, education, construction and other areas of urban economy.

    The development of electronic services is being implemented within the framework of the national project “Data Economy”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Summer in Moscow” invites you to play skittles and remember iconic consoles

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    As part of the project “Summer in Moscow” on Tverskoy Boulevard is open daily Summer Club “Moscow”. Spaces for active and board games have been prepared for children and their parents. Young guests will be introduced to traditions, helped to develop agility and meet real friends.

    Childhood classics on a new wave

    One of the main innovations of the club is the open-air play areas. Here you can try your hand at the old Russian game of gorodki. The main task is to knock out figures made of wooden cylinders using wooden bats. The game not only develops coordination, but also teaches honesty, respect for the opponent and patience. In the 19th century, gorodki courts were part of any large courtyard, and today the summer club “Moscow” is bringing back this tradition – in a modern format.

    Nearby is a petanque court, a game that is rapidly gaining popularity in Russia. On fine gravel, children compete with passion to see who can roll a metal ball more accurately to a small wooden jack. The rules are simple, but the game requires precision, well-thought-out tactics, and team spirit. And most importantly, it is ideal for any age and level of training.

    In addition, young guests enjoy spending time playing table tennis. This dynamic game, requiring precision and quick reaction, has not lost its popularity for more than 100 years. In the summer club “Moscow” you can play with friends, parents or try your hand at an impromptu tournament.

    Consoles that take you back to childhood…

    The Summer Club is not only about movement, but also about real gaming nostalgia. In the retrogaming zone, guests are greeted by eight iconic consoles, including Dendy, Sega and others. Each is connected to a tube TV – just like in the 1990s. Here you can play Super Mario, Battle City, remember pixel melodies and share your favorite games with your children.

    For many adults, this will be a journey back to childhood, and for young guests, an opportunity to get acquainted with an era when games did not require millions of pixels, but only a simple “Start” button.

    …And fashion shops

    The program of the summer club “Moscow” is constantly updated, in just a couple of days you can discover a lot of new and interesting things here. For example, in a separate zone there are pop-up shops introducing visitors to current Russian and capital brands – flagships in the field of fashion and beauty. And while parents get acquainted with design solutions, children play, communicate and move.

    Entry to all events is free.

    Yoga, chess and sim racing: the Moscow summer club will open in the capital

    Project “Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and this season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Quickly find out the main news of the capital in official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ground transport routes in Zelenograd will change from June 21

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Three bus routes in Zelenograd will be adjusted from June 21. Transport will go through the Alabushevo site of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone (SEZ). The new route will connect the SEZ with the nearest Zelenograd-Kryukovo station of the third Moscow Central Diameter (MCD-3), said Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “Sergey Sobyanin instructed to provide comfortable ground transportation within walking distance from the rail frame stations, work clusters and residential areas. From June 21, we will improve transport accessibility for more than five thousand employees of the Technopolis Moscow special economic zone in Alabushevo. Buses will go straight through the Technopolis and will stop in close proximity to work clusters, and will also connect the site with nearby areas and the Zelenograd-Kryukovo MCD station,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    Thus, route No. 3, instead of Alabushevskaya Street and section of Projected Passage No. 684, will run along Konstruktora Lukina Street and General Alekseev Avenue.

    Bus No. 24 will travel along Konstruktora Lukina Street and General Alekseev Avenue instead of the section of Projected Drive No. 684.

    Bus #27 from Zapadnaya Street will go along Alabushevskaya Street and Projected Drive #684 to Alabushevskoye Cemetery.

    In addition, they will add the stop “Seligerskaya Street” in the direction of the metro station “Seligerskaya” for routes No. 191, 215k, 656 and 672 and the stop “City Farm” in the direction of the metro station “Botanichesky Sad” for route No. 522.

    In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In Moscow, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating the rolling stock. In addition, within the framework of the national project, the capital has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

    Why the routes are changing, their numbers and what color they are marked with, you can find out on website.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films. But the undead have an old, rich and varied history

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Christopher White, Historian, The University of Queensland

    The history of the dead – or, more precisely, the history of the living’s fascination with the dead – is an intriguing one.

    As a researcher of the supernatural, I’m often pulled aside at conferences or at the school gate, and told in furtive whispers about people’s encounters with the dead.

    The dead haunt our imagination in a number of different forms, whether as “cold spots”, or the walking dead popularised in zombie franchises such as 28 Days Later.

    The franchise’s latest release, 28 Years Later, brings back the Hollywood zombie in all its glory – but these archetypal creatures have a much wider and varied history.

    Zombis, revenants and the returning dead

    A zombie is typically a reanimated corpse: a category of the returning dead. Scholars refer to them as “revenants”, and continue to argue over their exact characteristics.

    In the Haitian Vodou religion, the zombi is not the same as the Hollywood zombie. Instead, zombi are people who, as a religious punishment, are drugged, buried alive, then dug out and forced into slavery.

    The Hollywood zombie, however, draws more from medieval European stories about the returning dead than from Vodou.

    A perfect setting for a ‘zombie’ film

    In 28 Years Later, the latest entry in Danny Boyle’s blockbuster horror franchise, the monsters technically aren’t zombies because they aren’t dead. Instead, they are infected by a “rage virus”, accidentally released by a group of animal rights activists in the beginning of the first film.

    This third film focuses on events almost three decades after the first film. The British Isles is quarantined, and the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams) and his family live in a village on Lindisfarne Island. This island, one of the most important sites in early medieval British Christianity, is isolated and protected by a tidal causeway that links it to the mainland.

    Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams star in the new film, out in Australian cinemas today.
    Sony Pictures

    The film leans heavily on how we imagine the medieval world, with scenes showing silhouetted fletchers at work making arrows, children training with bows, towering ossuaries and various memento mori. There’s also footage from earlier depictions of medieval warfare. And at one point, the characters seek sanctuary in the ruins of Fountains Abbey, in Yorkshire, which was built in 1132.

    The medieval locations and imagery of 28 Years Later evoke the long history of revenants, and the returned dead who once roved medieval England.

    Early accounts of the medieval dead

    In the medieval world, or at least the parts that wrote in Latin, the returning dead were usually called spiritus (“spirit”), but they weren’t limited to the non-corporeal like today’s ghosts are.

    Medieval Latin Christians from as early as the 3rd century saw the dead as part of a parallel society that mirrored the world of the living, where each group relied on the other to aid them through the afterlife.

    Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript.
    British Library, Yates Thompson MS 13

    While some medieval ghosts would warn the living about what awaited sinners in the afterlife, or lead their relatives to treasure, or prophesise the future, some also returned to terrorise the living.

    And like the “zombies” affected by the rage virus in 28 Years Later, these revenants could go into a frenzy in the presence of the living.

    Thietmar, the Prince-Bishop of Merseburg, Germany, wrote the Chronicon Thietmari (Thietmar’s Chronicle) between 1012 and 1018, and included a number of ghost stories that featured revenants.

    Although not all of them framed the dead as terrifying, they certainly didn’t paint them as friendly, either. In one story, a congregation of the dead at a church set the priest upon the altar, before burning him to ashes – intended to be read as a mirror of pagan sacrifice.

    These dead were physical beings, capable of seizing a man and sacrificing him in his own church.

    A threat to be dealt with

    The English monastic historian William of Newburgh (1136–98) wrote revenants were so common in his day that recording them all would be exhausting. According to him, the returned dead were frequently seen in 12th century England.

    So, instead of providing a exhausting list, he offered some choice examples which, like most medieval ghost stories, had a good Christian moral attached to them.

    William’s revenants mostly killed the people of the towns they lived, returning to the grave between their escapades. But the medieval English had a method for dealing with these monsters; they dug them up, tore out the heart and then burned the body.

    Other revenants were dealt with less harshly, William explained. In one case, all it took was the Bishop of Lincoln writing a letter of absolution to stop a dead man returning to his widow’s bed.

    These medieval dead were also thought to spread disease – much like those infected with the rage virus – and were capable of physically killing someone.

    Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript.
    British Library, Arundel MS 83.

    The undead, further north

    In medieval Scandinavia and Iceland, the undead draugr were extremely strong, hideous to look at and stunk of decomposition. Some were immune to human weapons and often killed animals near their tombs before building up to kill humans. Like their English counterparts, they also spread disease.

    But according to the Eyrbyggja saga, an anonymous 13th or 14th century text written in Iceland, all it took was a type of community court and the threat of legal action to drive off these returned dead.

    It’s a method the survivors in 28 Years Later didn’t try.

    The dead live on

    The first-hand zombie stories that were common during the medieval period started to dwindle in the 16th century with the Protestant Reformation, which focused more on individuals’ behaviours and salvation.

    Nonetheless, their influence can still be felt in Catholic ritual practices today, such as in prayers offered for the dead, and the lighting of votive candles.

    We still tell ghost stories, and we still worry about things that go bump in the night. And of course, we continue to explore the undead in all its forms on the big screen.

    Christopher White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films. But the undead have an old, rich and varied history – https://theconversation.com/the-28-days-later-franchise-redefined-zombie-films-but-the-undead-have-an-old-rich-and-varied-history-247900

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    June 19, 2025

  • Record 54 Indian institutes in QS Rankings 2026; IIT Delhi tops national list

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    A record 54 Indian institutions have been featured in the QS World University Rankings 2026, released on Thursday, with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi emerging as the top-ranked Indian institution nationally.

    IIT Delhi climbed from 150th position last year to 123rd this year—its best performance to date in the global rankings. The institute has overtaken IIT Bombay, which was India’s highest-ranked institution in 2025 but slipped from 118th to 129th this year.

    IIT Madras recorded one of the biggest jumps, rising 47 places to reach 180th position, up from 227th in 2025.

    According to the Ministry of Education, India has seen an “unprecedented rise” in representation, with more universities than ever earning a place in the global rankings. The ministry stated that India is now the fastest-growing G20 country in the QS rankings, recording a 390 per cent increase in the number of ranked institutions over the past decade.

    “This five-fold jump—from just 11 institutions in 2014 to 54 in 2026—is a testament to the transformative reforms brought in by the Modi government over the last ten years,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said in a post on X. “The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is not just changing our education system; it is revolutionising it.”

    This year, eight Indian institutions entered the QS rankings for the first time—the highest number of new entrants from any single country. With this, India now stands as the fourth most represented country in the list, behind the United States, the United Kingdom, and China.

    Nearly 48 per cent of Indian institutions already on the list improved their global positions this year, according to QS. Additionally, five Indian universities made it to the global top 100 in terms of employer reputation.

    Among other top-ranked Indian institutions are IIT Kharagpur (215th), the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore (219th), and Delhi University (328th).

    Private institutions also made their presence felt, with BITS Pilani placed at 668th and OP Jindal Global University in the 851–900 band.

    Globally, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) retained the top position for the 14th consecutive year.

    IANS

    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denisovans inhabited vast areas of Asia at least 146,000 years ago – scientists

    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 19 (Xinhua) — Denisovans inhabited vast areas of Asia at least 146,000 years ago, Chinese paleoanthropologists have concluded based on a study of the skull of the so-called Harbin man, an early Denisovan.

    Denisovans are an extinct human subspecies or species whose remains were first discovered in 2008 in Denisova Cave in what is now Russia’s Altai Krai. Later, teeth, bone fragments, and an incomplete jaw were found on the Tibetan Plateau, the Penghu Islands, and elsewhere in China, suggesting that Denisovans may have been widespread in Asia.

    However, the lack of fossil specimens with complete morphological characteristics and convincing molecular evidence has seriously hampered our understanding of the morphology, distribution, and role of Denisovans in the evolution of ancient humans in East Asia.

    A research team led by Fu Qiaomei from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences conducted research on the well-preserved skull of the so-called Harbin Man, aged 146,000 years. Using molecular paleontology methods, the scientists were able to isolate DNA from the dental calculus of the Harbin Man and find out that he belonged to one of the early groups of Denisovans.

    The results of the study were published on Wednesday on the websites of the prestigious international scientific journals Science and Cell.

    Recent research provides key insights into the group affiliation of Harbin Man and a more complete picture of the morphology and genetic lineages of Denisovans.

    As scientists have acknowledged, many questions related to the Harbin man remain open. For example, did he spread further to the south of modern China, did he interact with other species of people, etc. -0-

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: US imposes sanctions on CJNG leaders as global terrorists

    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

    NEW YORK, June 19 (Xinhua) — The United States has imposed sanctions on five Mexico-based leaders of the Cartel of Jalisco New Generation (CJNG) as especially dangerous international terrorists.

    In a statement posted on the U.S. State Department website Wednesday, State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce blamed the CJNG for trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and other illicit drugs into the United States.

    The sanctions list includes CJNG leader Ruben Oseguera Cervantes, also known as “El Mencho,” as well as Audi Flores Silva, who controls clandestine laboratories used to produce methamphetamine and other illegal drugs shipped to the United States.

    On January 20, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating the CJNG as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and Specially Designated Global Terrorist.

    In the United States, fentanyl is the leading cause of death and related violence among people aged 18 to 49. –0–

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mexico Proposes Broad Security, Immigration, Trade Agreement with US

    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

    MEXICO CITY, June 19 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and proposed a broad agreement covering security, immigration and trade.

    At a daily press conference at the National Palace, K. Sheinbaum said the conversation took place on Tuesday, after D. Trump interrupted his participation in the G7 summit in Canada due to the crisis in the Middle East.

    Given the size of the Mexican community in the United States, she stressed the need to create a formal and comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation.

    “I proposed a general agreement that would cover security, immigration and trade,” she said. “I also emphasized the importance of recognizing Mexicans in the United States, families who have lived there for years and contributed to the country’s economy.”

    K. Sheinbaum pointed to progress on border security and immigration, citing a “much more secure” border and a “significant reduction” in the number of migrants crossing the border.

    She added that Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard would visit the United States on Friday to discuss outstanding trade issues, while security and immigration issues would be handled through the US State Department.

    Calling the phone call with Trump — the seventh since the start of his second presidential term — “good,” K. Sheinbaum said Trump apologized for canceling their meeting at the G7 summit and invited her to Washington for talks. –0–

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Taisugar Holds 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, Approves NT$0.9 Cash Dividend per Share

    Source: Republic of China Taiwan

    Taiwan Sugar Corporation (Taisugar) convened its 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting at 10 a.m. today (June 12) at the Tainan Head Office. According to reports presented at the meeting, Taisugar recorded NT$31.435 billion in operating revenue and NT$2.941 billion in operating profit for 2024, exceeding budgeted figures by NT$1.641 billion and NT$1.363 billion, respectively. Taisugar successfully achieved its financial targets and approved a cash dividend of NT$0.9 per share for the fiscal year.

    Taisugar stated that in response to changes in the market environment, it continued to refine its business operations and implement goal-oriented management, resulting in steady growth in revenue and profit. In support of the government’s net-zero carbon policy, Taisugar had installed a total of 543.64 MW in solar photovoltaic facilities by the end of 2024. Additional initiatives include forest carbon sink projects, international smallholder carbon farming projects, conversion of factory boilers to natural gas (reducing annual carbon emissions by more than 20,000 tCO2e), and a sugar mill biomass carbon capture and utilization project. Taisugar is also accelerating the modernization of eco-friendly pig farms to advance its low-carbon transformation goals. Moreover, Taisugar continues to make land available to support the development of social housing and long-term care services in line with government policies. Six educational campuses under its administration have been converted into social housing units, addressing the housing needs of youth and underprivileged groups.

    Taisugar also reported strong performance over the past year in both sustainability and product and service excellence. The company received numerous honors, including the Taiwan Top 100 Sustainability Exemplary Enterprises Award, the TSAA Sustainability Action Award, the National Enterprise Environmental Protection Silver Award, an award at the Taiwan International Orchid Show, the Eco-Friendly Hotel Certification, the ITI Superior Taste Award-often referred to as the “Michelin Guide of the food industry”-and the Gold Award for Excellence in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering. In terms of innovation, Taisugar received the Agri-Tech Startups Award. In collaboration with the National Kaohsiung. University of Hospitality and Tourism, the company developed terroir-inspired rhum agricole using fresh sugarcane juice . After winning recognition at the World Spirits Competition in both 2023 and 2024, the rum once again shone this year, receiving two Grand Gold Medals at the Vinalies Internationales Competition in France. Taisugar also teamed up with Michelin-starred restaurants to launch curated food and rum pairing events, fully showcasing the achievements of local food and beverage innovation through industry-academia collaboration.

    Taisugar stated that these awards are not only a form of recognition but also a source of motivation. Looking ahead, the company will continue to strengthen corporate governance, fulfill its corporate social responsibilities, and stay committed to its sustainable net-zero goals. This year, under the theme of “Safe to Eat, Fun to Explore, and Green Living, ” Taisugar has thoughtfully curated a set of shareholder gifts that are both practical and aligned with sustainability values. The gift set includes one pack each of Taisugar’s “Tang Gan Mi Tian” organic white rice and brown rice (900g per pack), two one-way 50% discount coupons for the Chiayi Suantou Sugar Factory Cultural Park’s vintage narrow-gauge train ride to the Southern Branch of the National Palace Museum, and a reusable canvas tote bag featuring the “Xun Mi Narrow-Gauge Train” as its key visual. This well-rounded and distinctive selection reflects Taisugar’s corporate culture and brand philosophy. With these gifts, shareholders can enjoy premium, safe, and chemical-free organic rice; experience a nostalgic journey on the vintage narrow-gauge train celebrating a century of sugar history and millennia of cultural heritage; and embrace eco-friendly habits by using the canvas tote bag in daily life-collectively supporting a greener and more sustainable lifestyle.

    TSC News Contact Person:
    Chang Mu-Jung
    Public Relations, Department of Secretariat, TSC
    Contact Number: 886-6-337-8819 / 886-920-636-951
    Email:a63449@taisugar.com.tw

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films. But the undead have an old, rich and varied history

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Christopher White, Historian, The University of Queensland

    The history of the dead – or, more precisely, the history of the living’s fascination with the dead – is an intriguing one.

    As a researcher of the supernatural, I’m often pulled aside at conferences or at the school gate, and told in furtive whispers about people’s encounters with the dead.

    The dead haunt our imagination in a number of different forms, whether as “cold spots”, or the walking dead popularised in zombie franchises such as 28 Days Later.

    The franchise’s latest release, 28 Years Later, brings back the Hollywood zombie in all its glory – but these archetypal creatures have a much wider and varied history.

    Zombis, revenants and the returning dead

    A zombie is typically a reanimated corpse: a category of the returning dead. Scholars refer to them as “revenants”, and continue to argue over their exact characteristics.

    In the Haitian Vodou religion, the zombi is not the same as the Hollywood zombie. Instead, zombi are people who, as a religious punishment, are drugged, buried alive, then dug out and forced into slavery.

    The Hollywood zombie, however, draws more from medieval European stories about the returning dead than from Vodou.

    A perfect setting for a ‘zombie’ film

    In 28 Years Later, the latest entry in Danny Boyle’s blockbuster horror franchise, the monsters technically aren’t zombies because they aren’t dead. Instead, they are infected by a “rage virus”, accidentally released by a group of animal rights activists in the beginning of the first film.

    This third film focuses on events almost three decades after the first film. The British Isles is quarantined, and the young protagonist Spike (Alfie Williams) and his family live in a village on Lindisfarne Island. This island, one of the most important sites in early medieval British Christianity, is isolated and protected by a tidal causeway that links it to the mainland.

    Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Alfie Williams star in the new film, out in Australian cinemas today.
    Sony Pictures

    The film leans heavily on how we imagine the medieval world, with scenes showing silhouetted fletchers at work making arrows, children training with bows, towering ossuaries and various memento mori. There’s also footage from earlier depictions of medieval warfare. And at one point, the characters seek sanctuary in the ruins of Fountains Abbey, in Yorkshire, which was built in 1132.

    The medieval locations and imagery of 28 Years Later evoke the long history of revenants, and the returned dead who once roved medieval England.

    Early accounts of the medieval dead

    In the medieval world, or at least the parts that wrote in Latin, the returning dead were usually called spiritus (“spirit”), but they weren’t limited to the non-corporeal like today’s ghosts are.

    Medieval Latin Christians from as early as the 3rd century saw the dead as part of a parallel society that mirrored the world of the living, where each group relied on the other to aid them through the afterlife.

    Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript.
    British Library, Yates Thompson MS 13

    While some medieval ghosts would warn the living about what awaited sinners in the afterlife, or lead their relatives to treasure, or prophesise the future, some also returned to terrorise the living.

    And like the “zombies” affected by the rage virus in 28 Years Later, these revenants could go into a frenzy in the presence of the living.

    Thietmar, the Prince-Bishop of Merseburg, Germany, wrote the Chronicon Thietmari (Thietmar’s Chronicle) between 1012 and 1018, and included a number of ghost stories that featured revenants.

    Although not all of them framed the dead as terrifying, they certainly didn’t paint them as friendly, either. In one story, a congregation of the dead at a church set the priest upon the altar, before burning him to ashes – intended to be read as a mirror of pagan sacrifice.

    These dead were physical beings, capable of seizing a man and sacrificing him in his own church.

    A threat to be dealt with

    The English monastic historian William of Newburgh (1136–98) wrote revenants were so common in his day that recording them all would be exhausting. According to him, the returned dead were frequently seen in 12th century England.

    So, instead of providing a exhausting list, he offered some choice examples which, like most medieval ghost stories, had a good Christian moral attached to them.

    William’s revenants mostly killed the people of the towns they lived, returning to the grave between their escapades. But the medieval English had a method for dealing with these monsters; they dug them up, tore out the heart and then burned the body.

    Other revenants were dealt with less harshly, William explained. In one case, all it took was the Bishop of Lincoln writing a letter of absolution to stop a dead man returning to his widow’s bed.

    These medieval dead were also thought to spread disease – much like those infected with the rage virus – and were capable of physically killing someone.

    Depiction of the undead from a medieval manuscript.
    British Library, Arundel MS 83.

    The undead, further north

    In medieval Scandinavia and Iceland, the undead draugr were extremely strong, hideous to look at and stunk of decomposition. Some were immune to human weapons and often killed animals near their tombs before building up to kill humans. Like their English counterparts, they also spread disease.

    But according to the Eyrbyggja saga, an anonymous 13th or 14th century text written in Iceland, all it took was a type of community court and the threat of legal action to drive off these returned dead.

    It’s a method the survivors in 28 Years Later didn’t try.

    The dead live on

    The first-hand zombie stories that were common during the medieval period started to dwindle in the 16th century with the Protestant Reformation, which focused more on individuals’ behaviours and salvation.

    Nonetheless, their influence can still be felt in Catholic ritual practices today, such as in prayers offered for the dead, and the lighting of votive candles.

    We still tell ghost stories, and we still worry about things that go bump in the night. And of course, we continue to explore the undead in all its forms on the big screen.

    Christopher White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

    – ref. The 28 Days Later franchise redefined zombie films. But the undead have an old, rich and varied history – https://theconversation.com/the-28-days-later-franchise-redefined-zombie-films-but-the-undead-have-an-old-rich-and-varied-history-247900

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPIEF-2025: GUU and the Fatherland Defenders Foundation signed a cooperation agreement

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On June 18, at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, the State University of Management and the Fatherland Defenders Foundation signed a cooperation agreement.

    The document was signed by the rector of the State University of Management Vladimir Stroyev and the State Secretary – Deputy Minister of Defense of Russia, Chairperson of the “Defenders of the Fatherland” Foundation Anna Tsivileva.

    Within the framework of the agreement, representatives of both organizations will prepare basic and additional educational programs and outreach activities for veterans of the special military operation and their family members, including those aimed at promoting employment and professional reintegration, and will also hold joint scientific and practical conferences, seminars, and round tables.

    The rector of the State University of Management reminded that the university regularly collects and sends humanitarian aid, holds meetings with participants in military operations and events for the families of defenders.

    “The tasks of universities include, in addition to education, the upbringing of young people. And the State University of Management is at the forefront of solving this problem. Thus, during this time, students and employees have made and sent to the SVO zone thousands of dry showers, trench candles, survival bracelets and camouflage nets, and are also purchasing other necessary things and household items. Members of the All-Russian Student Rescue Corps, the Moscow branch of which is based on the territory of the State University of Management, help eliminate the consequences of terrorist attacks in the border regions, restore the infrastructure of new entities,” Vladimir Stroyev emphasized.

    Anna Tsivileva noted that the signed agreement will expand the capabilities of the Fatherland Defenders Foundation in one of the priority areas of work on training, retraining and further employment of veterans of the SVO.

    “We help heroes undergo professional training and retraining at universities and institutions of secondary vocational education. Almost 5,000 defenders are already studying with our partners – the country’s leading educational organizations. As part of cooperation with the State University of Management, we will provide heroes with another opportunity to master new professions. It is important that after returning from a special operation they can work, be useful to their family and the state,” said Anna Tsivileva.

    Let us recall that at the beginning of June, another humanitarian aid was transferred to the area of the special military operation as part of the “GUU-SVOim” campaign, and in February of this year, VSKS specialists held master classes for children of SVO veterans at the GUU.

    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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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Hank Johnson Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winner from Georgia’s 4th District

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Hank Johnson (GA-04)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced today that Jay Owens, a senior at Georgia Connections Academy in Duluth, Georgia, has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s 4th Congressional District.

    Jay’s digital artwork, titled: “The Sweetest Condition,” was created using Clip Studio Paint on a Wacom Intuos tablet. The piece portrays a vampire sitting alone on a church bench, mysteriously drawn to the sanctuary by the light streaming through stained glass windows. The work’s moody tone and poetic composition explores themes of redemption, faith, and inner conflict.  

    “This year’s competition featured an incredible display of talent from across the district,” said Congressman Johnson. “Jay’s submission stood out for its emotional depth, technical skill, and originality. I’m proud to showcase his work on behalf of Georgia’s 4th District.”

    Congressman Johnson hosted Jay in Washington, D.C. on June 11th for the 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners’ Celebration. Jay’s artwork will hang in the Cannon House Office Building tunnel of the U.S. Capitol for one year, alongside winning entries from across the nation.  

    This year, four schools from Georgia’s 4th District participated in the competition, submitting more than 30 works of art for consideration. The entries ranged from traditional painting and drawing to digital media, showcasing the vibrant creativity of the district’s young artists.  

    Hosted annually by the Congressional Institute, the Congressional Art Competition provides high school students across the country with the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and connect with their representatives in Congress.  

    For more information on the Congressional Art Competition, visit https://hankjohnson.house.gov/artcompetition  

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Selection of residents for new clusters of the Moscow State University Technological Valley has begun

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The selection of residents for new clusters of the scientific and technological valley of Moscow State University “Vorobyovy Gory” has begun. This was reported in its telegram channel Sergei Sobyanin.

    “We continue to form a world-class innovative infrastructure in the capital. The flagship cluster opened in 2023

    “Lomonosov”, where 76 technology companies are currently operating. On the territory of the Moscow State University Scientific and Technical Center “Vorobyovy Gory,” the city will build two more clusters with a total area of over 100 thousand square meters,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    Now Moscow Innovation Cluster begins the selection of future residents. Companies engaged in high-tech projects in priority areas for the country can apply for placement. The significance for the Russian economy will also be assessed, including the contribution to the development of the capital’s technology sector. Preference will be given to teams that actively invest in research and development and collaborate with universities.

    Residents will receive a special legal regime, tax benefits and access to the research and educational base of the Lomonosov Moscow State University.

    Applications are accepted on the platform I. Moskov.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Boat excursions and exercise in parks: Moscow Longevity opens summer season

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The summer season of the project has begun in the capital “Moscow Longevity”. This year, a rich outdoor program was prepared for the participants. It included daily exercise at various city sites, excursion boat trips, paddle boarding and kayaking classes, and other events. This was reported by Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

    “The Moscow Longevity project is constantly growing and updating so that older city residents have even more opportunities to continue leading an active lifestyle, communicate and get vivid impressions. Summer in the capital is the perfect time to try something new. This year, for the first time, we opened excursion walks on the Moscow Longevity motor ship, which can carry up to 750 people daily. Passengers on the motor ship will see the historical sights of Moscow from an unusual angle, learn interesting facts about the city’s architecture and its rich history. The route of the walks covers the main iconic places of the capital: the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, Sparrow Hills and others. Of course, traditional popular activities will also be available to project participants: Nordic walking, dancing, walking tours, paddle boarding and kayaking classes and much more,” said Anastasia Rakova.

    Start your day with health benefits

    “Longevity Charging” will be held for the third year in a row. This season, new sites will appear so that each participant can choose a convenient address and start the morning with a useful workout.

    Twice a day, senior citizens will be given training on the central streets, squares and parks. “Longevity exercises” from 09:30 to 10:30 will help to invigorate them in the morning. In the evening, from 18:00 to 19:00, participants will be invited to training in breathing exercises that relieve fatigue and stress.

    The sites will be changed weekly. Thus, in June, Muscovites of the “silver” age will be able to play sports on the square in front of the Bolshoi Theater, near the monument to Nadezhda Krupskaya on Sretensky Boulevard and near the monument to Vladimir Mayakovsky on Triumfalnaya Square.

    Not only the project’s coaches will conduct morning exercises, but also famous athletes – Olympic champions, as well as popular artists. At sports meetings all summer you can see the branded healthy lifestyle mobile of “Moscow Longevity”. The schedule of classes and the list of places where they will be held are published onwebsite project, you can also register there.

    In addition, “Longevity Exercises” will be held in parks, sports grounds and squares in all districts of Moscow. The program will include not only sports activities, but also dancing, stretching, joint and breathing exercises. Available groups in each district will be announced at any Moscow longevity center.

    The color of the summer season will be white, so the trainers recommend that participants come to the exercises in appropriate T-shirts.

    Boat trips and dancing

    This year, for the first time, participants of Moscow Longevity will be offered to visit sightseeing tours on a motor ship. Three sessions are planned to be held daily. You can ride along the Moscow River on weekdays, it will take about two hours.

    The ships depart from the Crimean Bridge pier. You can choose a convenient date, time and register in advance on the website project.

    For the second year in a row, SUP and kayaking classes have been opened as part of Moscow Longevity. In addition, new types of water sports will be added this summer. In addition, participants will be able to enjoy Nordic walking training, walking tours, dancing and an extensive program of the project “Summer in Moscow” with sports and intellectual competitions.

    Moscow Active Longevity System

    “Moscow Longevity” is the largest health, educational and cultural project for senior Muscovites. Participants are offered classes with professional teachers at more than 1.3 thousand organizations. There are also over 140 comfortable Moscow Longevity Centers in almost every district of the capital.

    “Moscow Longevity” is implemented within the framework of the regional project “Older Generation” of the national project “Family” to increase the period of active longevity and healthy life expectancy in the capital.

    Get the latest news quicklythe city’s official telegram channel Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The patriotic program “City of Heroes” will be held at the “Youth Point” festival

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Large-scale festival “Youth Point” continues in the center of the capital – on Bolotnaya Square. It has become a platform for dialogue, where history intertwines with modernity, and young residents and visitors of the city communicate with heroes of the past and present.

    Every Friday the festival will host patriotic events: meetings with participants of the special military operation (SVO), historical film screenings, master classes, and intellectual games.

    The most popular among young people are dialogues with heroes. These are meetings where SVO participants share their thoughts with the guys in an informal setting and answer their questions.

    You can view the detailed program of events and register at portal “Youth of Moscow”.

    “Dialogues with heroes are not just communication with people who have accomplished heroic deeds, it is a unique opportunity for young people to hear real stories, get inspired and learn to respect the values that have made our country strong. We are sure that such meetings form not only patriotism, but also the personal development of participants, awakening in them the desire to act and not be afraid to take responsibility for the future,” said Margarita Savinkina, head of the “Youth of Moscow” project.

    Games, workshops and film screenings

    For those who want to test their knowledge, the organizers have prepared historical quizzes and interactive games. Young people will be able to immerse themselves in the events of the Great Patriotic War, look through archival documents and try themselves in the role of codebreakers.

    The key events at Bolotnaya Square will be master classes by SVO participants on developing practical skills. Young Muscovites will be able to learn, for example, the operating principles of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The class will include a theoretical part, during which combat veteran and director of the Vershina military-patriotic education center Ivan Bondyukov will talk about the types of UAVs and their use in various areas. After that, the children will consolidate their acquired knowledge in practice.

    At the cartography master class, you will learn how to correctly read topographic maps, determine the coordinates of the area, latitude and longitude, and will be told where they are used and what significance they have in the era of digitalization.

    During the lesson with Ekaterina Zubakova, head of the medical service, commander of the medical platoon, the participants will learn first aid techniques in various situations. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, they will practice applying a tourniquet and pressure bandages, performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other necessary actions. In addition, they will demonstrate the equipment of rescuers and military personnel. The children will be able to try on some items of equipment and learn about their functions and use in various situations.

    Moscow to host Youth Point festivalCreative and patriotic camps have been prepared for Moscow youth

    To support a healthy lifestyle and physical fitness, a series of training sessions with heroes will be held in the open air. SVO fighters will share their sports experience with the youth of Moscow, demonstrate effective exercises for developing strength and endurance.

    “Conducting master classes on practical skills is an important component of such meetings. Each skill mastered by participants in these classes can become vital. Our task is to inspire the younger generation not only to learn, but also to take actions that will help create a better future for our country,” said Yegor Stativka, head of the City of Heroes direction of the Youth of Moscow project.

    In addition, the youth of Moscow together with the Foundation for the Memory of the Victory Commanders prepared the film “Comrades in Destiny”. During the screening, residents and guests of the capital will be able to get acquainted with the living history, family archives and biographies of the commanders of the Great Patriotic War. Children and grandchildren of those who played a huge role in the victory over the German invaders will share their memories and show personal belongings of the heroes.

    “City of Heroes”: the capital’s youth will honor the memory of the defenders of the Fatherland

    You can find out more about the opportunities for young Muscovites on the portal “Youth of Moscow” and on the project pages in social networks.

    Moscow is a city of youth. The capital offers wide opportunities for its development, creative self-expression, comfortable life and interesting leisure. The city has a developed infrastructure, thousands of events of different scale and focus are held.

    In honor of Youth Day, thematic events will be held at more than 250 city venues. As Sergei Sobyanin reported earlier, flagship event will be a festival that will take place on June 28 and 29 at Bolotnaya Square.

    You can find more detailed information and a map with all city events on the portal “Youth of Moscow”.

    Project “Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season. It unites the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day in all districts of the city there are charity, cultural and sports programs, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel city of Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Maintenance of the Eternal Flame in the Alexander Garden will be carried out ahead of the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the run-up to the Day of Remembrance and Sorrow, specialists from the city’s municipal services complex will carry out preventive maintenance of the Eternal Flame. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “On Thursday, June 19, maintenance work will be carried out on the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the Alexander Garden. This is a very important and highly complex job, so the most experienced specialists in the capital’s gas industry are involved in its implementation,” said Pyotr Biryukov.

    The maintenance takes about 40 minutes. During the work, the flame is transferred using a special torch to a temporary burner – an exact miniature copy of the main one.

    The specialists will lift the star of the memorial complex and move it to the side, after which they will replace the igniters, which are constantly under voltage, and check the operability of all systems. The memorial is equipped with a triple backup system, so rain, snow or wind cannot extinguish the flame.

    The Eternal Flame has not gone out for 58 years. It was lit on May 8, 1967. It is under the 24-hour control of Mosgaz employees. Specialists conduct scheduled inspections daily and technical maintenance once a month. Additional preventive maintenance is provided before Defender of the Fatherland Day and Victory Day.

    Get the latest news quicklyofficial telegram channel the city of Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: About fifty yoga masters will conduct free open-air classes at VDNKh

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital will host a celebration on June 21 International Day of Yoga as part of the Summer in Moscow project. Joint practices, creative workshops and an introduction to Indian culture will be organized for city residents and tourists at the site near the Michurinsky Garden at VDNKh.

    From 09:00 to 19:00, guests will enjoy a rich program that will begin with a welcome from the Ambassador of India to Russia Vinay Kumar. Participation is free, but pre-registration is required at digital tourism service Ruspass.

    Open-air classes will be held by about fifty masters. Those interested will get acquainted with various exercise complexes: yoga for joint health and recovery from injuries, for young mothers and stress relief. TV presenter Nikolai Drozdov will talk about the benefits of such classes for longevity, and Australian singer Peruqua, who practices vocal yoga, will perform musical compositions.

    The event is organized by the Government of Moscow and the Embassy of the Republic of India.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season. It brings together the most vibrant events of the capital. Every day, charity, cultural and sports events are held in all districts of the city, most of which are free. The Summer in Moscow project is being held for the second time, and the new season will be more eventful: new, original and colorful festivals and events will be added to the traditional ones.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channelthe city of Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The capital’s urban development achievements will be presented at SPIEF-2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moscow government will present the key achievements of the Complex of Urban Development Policy and Construction of the capital at the XXVIII St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). This was announced by Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The capital continues to develop confidently, and at SPIEF we will show how ambitious city projects are being implemented. Visitors will be able to study in detail the models of key construction projects, for example, the territory of “Big City”, where over 260 thousand jobs will be created by 2040, as well as Mnevnikovskaya Poima – a modern developing area, where about three million square meters of housing and social facilities will appear, as well as one of the largest sports clusters in Moscow. For studying detailed information, the stand offers an interactive viewing mode,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The Moscow Government stand will become a journey into the present and future of the metropolis. Forum guests will learn about the capital’s successes in urban development and see how the city is being transformed – from the creation of new points of economic growth to large-scale redevelopment of territories.

    Modern technologies will allow you to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the construction sites. Visitors will be able to learn about Moscow’s iconic sites, explore new centers of economic activity, and virtually visit the Alexander Ovechkin International Hockey Academy and the Zvenigorodskaya metro station.

    “Our stand is not just a presentation, but an opportunity to show how Moscow creates a comfortable environment for life. We will present both current projects and long-term plans for the development of the city. You can visit the Moscow Government stand on all days of the forum, from June 18 to 21 inclusive,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy of the capital

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    SPIEF 2025 will become a platform where Moscow will demonstrate how it combines modern technologies, sustainable development and the preservation of the unique appearance of the capital.

    Get the latest news quicklythe city’s official telegram channel Moscow.

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    June 19, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Another building will appear in the Moskvorechye-Saburovo district under the renovation program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the Moskvorechye-Saburovo district in the south of the capital, a modern residential building will appear under the renovation program. This was reported by Juliana Knyazhevskaya, Chairman of the Committee for Architecture and Urban Development of the City of Moscow (Moskomarkhitektura).

    “Moskomarkhitektura has issued an urban development plan for a land plot of 1.06 hectares at the address: Kashirskoye Shosse, vozdeistvie 66-72. The maximum area of the house is 37.3 thousand square meters. It will appear in a formed urban environment – not far from existing social facilities and convenient transport routes,” noted Yuliana Knyazhevskaya.

    The first floor of the building is intended to be non-residential. Shops and other retail facilities, as well as service sector enterprises, will be able to open here.

    The area around the house will be improved: recreation areas, children’s and sports grounds will be equipped. This will create a comfortable urban environment for both new residents and all local residents.

    The urban development plan of a land plot is one of the fundamental documents required for the construction of objects. It contains detailed information about what can be built on the plot, what maximum parameters are permissible for a particular building.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that the renovation program had also included 131 sites for the construction of houses.

    The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Sergei Sobyanin ordered to increase the pace of implementation of the program in twice.

    Moscow is one of the leaders among regions in terms of construction volumes. High rates of housing construction correspond to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

    Get the latest news quickly official telegram channel the city of Moscow.

     

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