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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/28/2025, 10:56 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZZ1N0 (DOM 1P-3R) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/28/2025 10:56

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on May 28, 2025, 10:56 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 103.91) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1105.88 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 8.75%) of the security RU000A0ZZ1N0 (DOM 1P-3R) were changed.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Congratulations to the employees and veterans of the Border Service from the First Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the State Border Commission Denis Manturov

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Dear friends!

    Please accept my most sincere congratulations on Border Guard Day.

    First Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov

    It is the Border Service employees who are the first to face any external threats, steadfastly protecting the borders of our Motherland. Their service is a symbol of courage, dedication and loyalty to duty. Every day, border guards solve important tasks to ensure security and order on the state border, often risking their lives and sacrificing themselves. Their contribution to achieving the goals of the Border Guard Service cannot be overestimated: solving the tasks set before them, they perform real feats and show genuine heroism. Modern technical equipment and the introduction of innovations have become important conditions for improving the work of the border units of the FSB of Russia. But the most important factor of success remains people – real professionals, devoted to their work and the Fatherland.

    I wish you and your loved ones good health, strength, energy and prosperity.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Interview with Alexey Overchuk for Rossiyskaya Gazeta

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    Alexey Overchuk: Developing the economy together with Eurasian partners is more profitable than doing it alone

    S. Bolotov: What were the countries striving for when they agreed to establish the union and did they manage to get what they wanted?

    A. Overchuk: The Eurasian Union is an economic integration association of five states of Northern Eurasia. If we proceed from the theory of integration, then the development of economies and the improvement of people’s living standards depend on freedom of trade and accessibility to large foreign markets. Russia is a large market, due to which it is an economic center of attraction for neighboring economies. For the countries of the region, Russia is the geographically closest country, whose trade accessibility is determined by its decision to develop common markets for goods, services, capital and labor with them. At the same time, Russia receives benefits not only from economic integration, but also other advantages. By promoting the well-being of our neighbors, we create conditions for our own creative development, and this is no longer just an economic category.

    The processes taking place in the post-Soviet space have deeper roots than the framework of interaction defined by the EAEU law. In some ways, this promotes the development of integration, and in others, it slows it down. Therefore, the joint advancement of the countries of the Eurasian five is a constant testing of a possible path of coordinated development based on mutual respect for interests and consensus decision-making. States never have completely coinciding interests, so the results of integration do not always coincide with their expectations, but all participants share an understanding of the fundamental reasons for integration and receive benefits from it.

    Imagine if we didn’t have the EAEU today? It would mean that we are fenced off from our closest neighbors by customs barriers and technical regulations. Manufacturers from Russia and partner countries would incur much higher costs for moving goods across borders, and they would need to specifically adapt their products to the requirements of individual country markets. As a result, they would have worse competitive conditions in the markets of neighboring countries and less income.

    The GDP growth in the EAEU member states in recent years speaks for itself – plus 4.4% for the EAEU as a whole in 2024. This is significantly higher than the global average rate, estimated at 3.3%.

    Our countries are jointly strengthening transport and logistics connectivity both within the EAEU and with our closest neighbors. The plan to connect the EAEU with China’s “One Belt, One Road” initiative is being implemented, and we are jointly developing the “North-South” international transport corridor, as well as other transcontinental land routes that allow us to better realize our competitive advantages in Greater Eurasia.

    Last year, we took a very important step towards stimulating the development of industrial cooperation ties and creating conditions for the inclusion of small economies of the union in this process.

    GDP growth in the EAEU member states speaks for itself – 4.4% in 2024 against the world average of 3.3%

    The EAEU has moved to practical support for industry by subsidizing the interest rate on loans for projects involving representatives of three or more EAEU member states. Business is beginning to master this tool, which allows for lower lending costs. The first projects have already been approved.

    The issue of extending similar support measures to agriculture is currently being considered at the Eurasian Economic Commission. I do not rule out that in the future we will put forward a proposal to stimulate the strengthening of cooperative ties in the construction of transport and logistics facilities.

    S. Bolotov: Economists say that a market of at least 300 million people is needed for serious investments in modern production to pay off. The USA, the European Union, China or India have such a population and market, but the EAEU countries have about 185 million people. Where can we find more consumers?

    A. Overchuk: Our union is a large common market, where all five member states are interested in the growth of their economies. To do this, it is necessary not only to create better conditions for doing business in the common domestic market, but also to promote goods from the EAEU for export. Access to foreign markets is necessary to gain advantages from the economy of size, increase sales and income growth, and to do this, it is necessary to negotiate better conditions with foreign partners. When it comes to concluding free trade agreements, our five countries together have a stronger negotiating position.

    The EAEU already has such agreements with Vietnam and Serbia, and another one has been in force since May 15, 2025, with Iran. This is in addition to our 185 million people, plus approximately another 190 million. We are now close to signing agreements with two countries, and negotiations are still underway, which will also improve the accessibility of foreign markets for EAEU producers. Of course, there is no direct calculation here, each agreement is unique and in each case covers certain product positions, but in general, this expands the opportunities for investment recoupment.

    At the same time, it is not only free access to the market and its capacity that are important. Interest in purchasing the final imported product also depends on the participation of a particular country in the international supply chain, the availability of investments and corresponding jobs on its territory. Then you get a competitive product that will be produced, bought and consumed. This is precisely why we are developing industrial cooperation and transport connectivity both within the EAEU and the CIS, and with the countries of Greater Eurasia.

    S. Bolotov: How big can a free trade area become?

    A. Overchuk: Perhaps we should not speak in terms of creating a large free trade zone. The signing of each agreement is the result of an agreed balance of benefits and losses that may arise if it comes into force. There are economies with which our five, for various reasons, will probably not come to such decisions very soon.

    At the same time, we see that Eurasia has enormous creative potential, where the countries of the north and south strive for development and do a lot for this. There are such international associations as the SCO and ASEAN, BRICS, building relations on mutual respect of the participating parties. For our part, we consider the EAEU as the center of economic crystallization of Northern Eurasia, which has achieved a high level of social and economic development, and has also generally solved the problems of food and energy security. This makes our five an attractive partner for the countries of the Global South, which still cannot overcome the consequences of colonial dependence on the countries of Western Europe.

    Eurasia has enormous creative potential, where the countries of the north and south strive for development and do a lot for this

    Many of these countries are drawn to Russia. We see this both from the number of world leaders who visited our country on May 9 and from the participation and discussions within the framework of the Russia-Africa forums. These are dozens of states with a population of billions of people, and each of them has its own characteristics and interests. The world is diverse, and approaches to building mutually beneficial and respectful relations can be much more variable than the creation of free trade zones.

    In 2015, President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin put forward the initiative of the Greater Eurasian Partnership. Its implementation involves the creation of an open integration circuit on the Eurasian continent through the consolidation of the efforts of all states and regional associations based on the EAEU, SCO and ASEAN. This is about linking national and regional projects, creating conditions for socio-economic progress and equalizing the levels of development of individual countries based on strengthening transport and logistics connectivity, technological re-equipment and strengthening cultural and humanitarian ties. This is a major civilizational project that is just beginning to take shape, and work on it is more comprehensive than negotiations on the creation of free trade zones with individual countries.

    S. Bolotov: And the EAEU itself does not plan to expand?

    A. Overchuk: The attractiveness of international integration associations is determined by their benefits for the participating states and how they position themselves. The EAEU is a young integration association, it is only ten years old. It is still in the formation stage. Many issues still need to be resolved, and much still needs to be agreed upon.

    The business community and people in the five EAEU countries are beginning to realize the advantages of union integration. They see that intra-union trade has fewer barriers and is more convenient than trade with third countries, which is proven by its faster growth rates. This is especially noticeable in the example of Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, which joined somewhat later and in a short time, thanks to the accessibility of a large market, have significantly raised their economies and living standards. The economy of Kazakhstan is actively developing, where a large number of significant industrial, energy, and transport and logistics investment projects are being implemented and where agriculture is reaching a new level. Belarus, with which Russia has deep integration relations within the Union State, is successfully developing high-added-value production. In the context of the formation of a multipolar world, the growth of tariff barriers, the decline in the effectiveness of the WTO system, the breakdown of international supply chains and the growth of economic threats, all countries of the world will strive to find regional partners with whom they can establish sustainable integration ties. As global challenges mount, our neighbors will want greater predictability for their economies and will see the EAEU as a kind of “safe haven” where they are treated with respect and their interests are taken into account.

    It is also necessary to understand that our integration association is developing on the basis of a balance of interests of the five member states. It has already managed to turn into a very complex system, has formed its own law, has acquired requirements and is actively promoting international trade and economic relations. The accession of new states to the union will already be a more complex process than, for example, several years ago. If someone decides to go this way, then they will have to do a lot to comply with our standards and rules.

    At the same time, when coordinating the possibility of joining a particular country, member states will decide what level of integration and with whom best meets their interests. We also understand that this is a mutual process. For our part, by granting interested countries the status of an observer state, we allow them to get a better idea of the internal structure of the EAEU and make a more informed choice. Today, Iran, Uzbekistan and Cuba are observers of the EAEU.

    Along with this, due to deep historical, cultural, humanitarian and economic ties, there is a high degree of integration with the CIS member states, which allows them to a large extent to receive similar integration advantages from proximity to Russia. The EAEU member states form the backbone of the CIS, which predetermines the trajectory of convergence of the EAEU and CIS law. Such work is underway.

    The EAEU is open not only to the countries of the post-Soviet space. In addition, the EAEU member states are already adopting multilateral agreements that are accessible for accession by states that are not part of our integration association. So there are many ways for mutually beneficial integration.

    S. Bolotov: Prices for gas, other fuel and raw materials, as well as food from Russia for partners in the EAEU are significantly lower than on the international market. Will it not turn out that our country will give them more than it receives in return?

    A. Overchuk: These are our allies and closest neighbors. Our well-being largely depends on their proximity to Russia. We are interested in our countries developing together, their standard of living rising, their economy growing, and us all prospering together. If the EAEU consists of successful countries connected by numerous threads, then we will ensure our peaceful development. Accessibility of resources and a common market are the basis for the common well-being of us and our neighbors.

    Such mutual dependence imposes a special responsibility on Russia as the largest economy in our integration. It is necessary to calculate the consequences of decisions taken for countries that have transferred part of their sovereignty to the level of the EAEU. Therefore, we have introduced a rule to check all regulatory legal acts being prepared for compliance with the law of the union.

    S. Bolotov: No one objects to the free movement of goods, but when it comes to labor migration, doubts arise. Will this not harm Russia’s national interests?

    A. Overchuk: This is indeed a very complex topic, and there are different points of view. The demographic situation, demand for labor and its cost are such that in order to develop the economy and curb inflation, it is necessary to attract labor migrants. Of course, part of this problem can be solved by introducing advanced technologies and increasing labor productivity, but this is a longer-term solution that requires investments, which are especially expensive today.

    On the other hand, all over the world, and Russia is no exception, the influx of labor migrants creates problems caused not only by the peculiarities of the labor market, but also by cultural differences, ignorance of laws and the language barrier, which leads to the formation of isolated national diasporas, an increase in crime and conflict situations. We are all watching how the replacement of the indigenous population in Europe is taking place, and many do not feel positive about it. The question is how to make the problems of labor migration less painful for society.

    The EAEU law helps to relieve some of the tension associated with the movement of labor between countries. It allows citizens of Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia working outside their countries to enjoy the same rights as citizens of the country where they live and work. They are subject to the same personal income taxes. The absence of differences in the treatment of citizens of the EAEU member states creates better conditions for the integration of these people into our society, affects their quality of life, makes them confident in their rights, less dependent on diasporas, and largely cuts the ground from under the feet of crime associated with labor migration. This largely explains why we would like to expand the EAEU at the expense of countries that send us the largest number of labor migrants.

    Of course, there are differences due to traditions and culture. Knowledge of the language of the host country is also very important. Historically, in the former USSR, Russian is the language of interethnic communication, which, in addition to familiarization with the great Russian literature, culture, science and education, allows people from different countries to communicate with each other, live side by side, develop together, conduct business, work, negotiate and avoid conflicts.

    Unfortunately, perhaps, in all post-Soviet countries the establishment of independence was associated with distancing from Russia and a reduction in the use of the Russian language. Attempts to displace the Russian language from the spheres of education, culture and public administration are still ongoing. To a large extent, this is facilitated by countries unfriendly to us, striving to reduce Russia’s influence in the region by dividing our peoples and perfectly understanding the importance of the Russian language as a link between the entire space of Northern Eurasia.

    At the same time, knowledge of foreign languages opens access to new knowledge, cultures and better employment conditions. In our region, the truth is that the successful development of post-Soviet countries is directly dependent on their proximity to Russia, access to the Russian education system, culture and ability to communicate with each other in Russian.

    Today, having received some negative experience, our neighbors are coming to understand the importance of the Russian language and the Russian education system for their further development. There is a growing awareness that the distance from Russia has had a negative impact on the quality of education. Hence, neighbors are seeing an increased demand for children to study in schools with instruction in Russian, especially if the classes are taught by teachers who have come from Russia.

    That is why we receive requests to send Russian teachers, conduct internships in Russia for Russian language teachers, build Russian schools that operate according to Russian educational standards, organize branches of Russian universities, increase quotas for admission of young people to Russian universities, hold days of Russian culture, support Russian theater in their countries, and much more. And this is what our departments are actively engaged in today.

    The Russian language is the common heritage of all countries of Northern Eurasia, and the International Organization for the Russian Language was established by the CIS member states to disseminate and protect it.

    We must not fall for the bait of those who, acting on the principle of “divide and rule”, seek to distance post-Soviet states and people from Russia, who just over thirty years ago had the same passports as us and who continue to gravitate towards Russia. Many can still say that we were born in the same country, we are united by a common history, values and belonging to a single civilization, they want their children and grandchildren to think the same way – this is what we strive to preserve. So why follow the lead of those who seek to destroy it? Therefore, we patiently carry out creative work to preserve and spread the Russian language, our education and culture in the countries of the former USSR.

    It is these efforts that will provide the level of knowledge necessary for the conflict-free integration of labor migrants into our society. And this is most important, since the success of economic integration and the common future of our countries depend on the relations between people.

    Historically, in the former USSR, Russian is the language of interethnic communication

    S. Bolotov: What is better for Russia, to be the most European country in Asia or the most Asian country in Europe?

    A. Overchuk: Our history spans many centuries, during which the peoples inhabiting Northern Eurasia, including the Slavs, absorbed much from both Asia and Europe. At the same time, unlike the Western civilization that places itself above others and the colonial empires built by the Europeans, the peoples of our countries developed at the expense of their own resources and mutual trade, generously shared among themselves, as was the case under the USSR, even the latter, and carefully treated the traditions and culture of all the peoples inhabiting the vast space from the Carpathians to the Pacific Ocean. This is precisely why a unique civilizational community of peoples was formed in Northern Eurasia, which for many centuries has retained the ability to self-recovery, maintain human relationships and develop together.

    The Mongol Empire, which had united this vast space, broke up into separate uluses, leaving behind elements of state administration and a financial system that still exist today, memories of the Great Silk Road, and a tolerant attitude towards diverse cultures and religions. Parts of this eastern empire were gathered by the Moscow Principality into the Russian Empire, which took much from the West and passed the baton to the Soviet Union, under which the peoples who inhabited it, having made a leap in their social and economic development, formed the basis that allowed them to transform into new independent states.

    Modern Northern Eurasia, of which Russia is a part, consists of independent states that are united by a common great history, values, trade and economic ties and belonging to a unique Eurasian civilization that cannot be called either Asian or European. And the task of Eurasian integration is to preserve this heritage and create conditions for a common prosperous future for the numerous peoples inhabiting this vast space.

    Source – “Rossiyskaya Gazeta”

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Lecture by RAS Academician Valery Chereshnev held at Polytechnic University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, scientific director of the Institute of Immunology and Physiology of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences Valery Chereshnev gave a lecture “Russian Academies and the Russian Language” at the Polytechnic University. Students, postgraduates and staff of the university took part in the event.

    Valery Chereshnev is an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, a member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and has been awarded a number of high state awards. In his lecture, Valery Alexandrovich analyzed the problems of the formation of the Academy of Sciences as the main scientific center of Russia. One of the goals of this center was the study of the Russian language and literature, as well as the maintenance and promotion of the Russian language.

    The lecture left a strong impression on the audience and aroused keen interest. Valery Aleksandrovich answered numerous questions and initiated a brief scientific discussion on the topic of the lecture.

    The audience expressed deep gratitude to the lecturer and wished him further success in his scientific work.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Marseille: 16 arrests in a crackdown on a network with ties to the Sinaloa cartel

    Source: Europol

    Two main organisers identifiedIn June 2024, the French authorities seized 216 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and arrested two French nationals in connection with the case. The subsequent criminal investigation revealed a criminal network involved in the production and trafficking of synthetic drugs with strong ties to the Mexican Sinaloa cartel as well as to criminal gangs active in Belgium, Spain,…

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft held a competition in information modeling

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Rosneft – Rosneft – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

    As part of a large-scale IT Marathon, the Rosneft Research Institute in Ufa held a competition in information modeling among the Company’s enterprises. Rosneft is one of the leaders in this field.

    Hundreds of objects have been designed in the Company using information modeling technologies. The information model helps to confirm the possibility of safe operation. Subsequently, the digital project is used at the stages of reconstruction and technical re-equipment of objects. The competition committee evaluated the models created by design institutes and implemented at production facilities.

    Following the results of two stages, TomskNIPIneft won among scientific institutes. Tomsk specialists presented an information model of an oil pumping station with a capacity of 99 million tons per year and an area of 100 hectares.

    Among the production enterprises, Bashneft-Polus won. The employees of the enterprise shared their experience in using 62 information models of equipment, well pads, buildings, structures operated at two fields.

    Competitions in information modeling are aimed at popularizing modern design technologies, replicating successful practices, and exchanging experiences between specialists.

    Information models developed by the company’s corporate institutes are effective at all stages of the life cycle of capital construction projects. At the design stage, they help improve the quality of estimate documentation, minimizing possible errors, which subsequently reduces the time for construction and installation work. At the construction stage, information models help monitor the progress of work, issue comments on deviations from the project, and record progress using laser scanning. At the operation stage, “digital twins” allow planning the technical maintenance of the facility.

    Reference:

    The Rosneft IT Marathon has been held since 2019. Over 6 years, 19 competitions have been held, which involved more than 6,700 participants from 13 countries and 140 cities. IT competitions solve strategic tasks of the oil and gas industry, give impetus to the development of the education system, revealing new facets of interaction with higher education institutions.

    Participants in IT competitions master new technologies, promising areas of digitalization and robotics, which allows them to improve their professional competencies. In response, the company receives fresh ideas, non-standard solutions and new approaches to the challenges facing the oil and gas industry.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 28, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Public urged to report suspected waste crime as new heatmaps published

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Public urged to report suspected waste crime as new heatmaps published

    New maps published showing nearly 17,000 reports of waste crime across England in 2023 and 2024, demonstrating offending is rife

    Amid a government clampdown on rogue waste operators to clean up Britain’s streets, the Environment Agency has today (Wednesday 28 May) published new heatmaps showing the densest areas of waste crime reports in England.   

    Across England, 16,773 reports of suspected waste crime were submitted from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. The maps show the highest number of reports were concentrated in the West Midlands (2,008 reports), Yorkshire (1,791 reports) and East Anglia (1,678 reports). 

    With the data demonstrating that criminals blighting towns, cities and countryside are active across the country, the Environment Agency is urging the public to report more suspected offending as it looks to shut rogue operators out of the waste industry for good. 

    Waste criminals cost the economy an estimated £1 billion every year. Estimates suggest a staggering 34,000 million tonnes of waste is illegally managed annually, enough to fill Wembley Stadium 30 times over or 4 million skips – but the true scale of offending is likely far greater due to under-reporting of incidents. 

    Under their Plan for Change, the government has confirmed rogue operators caught transporting and dealing with waste illegally will face up to five years in prison under new legislation. Longer prison sentences for rogue waste operators and new powers for councils to crush vehicles involved in waste crime will act as a strong deterrent and ensure the full force of the law comes down hard on those trashing the nation’s communities. 

    Emma Viner, Enforcement & Investigations Manager at the Environment Agency, said:

    Waste crime is toxic. Criminals steal business from legitimate operators, trash local communities, harm the environment, and avoid paying taxes which fund public services. 

    As a nation, we must stand united against criminals, working together to stop them. We can all play our part by taking steps to keep waste away from criminals in the first place and reporting any suspected wrongdoing.

    Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh said:

    Through our Plan for Change, this government will crack down on the waste cowboys, seize and crush fly-tippers’ vans, and clean up Britain. 

    We will not stand idly by while organised crime groups profit from an avalanche of rubbish burying our communities and undercutting legitimate business.

    The Environment Agency’s National Waste Crime Survey shows just 25% of all waste crime incidents are thought to be reported. Every piece of information the Environment Agency receives is crucial in helping them to bring offenders to justice. The earlier an incident is reported to the regulator, the quicker it can deal with it and prevent an escalation. 

    To do so, the public can submit reports via the Environment Agency’s 24-hour incident hotline on 0800 80 70 60 or to Crimestoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111, which is always 100% anonymous. 

    To prevent criminals getting their hands on waste in the first place, the public is urged to use only waste carriers listed on the public register to take away their rubbish. 

    Jacob Hayler, Executive Director of the Environmental Services Association, said:

    Waste crime harms the environment, damages communities and threatens legitimate waste services.  

    As citizens, we each have a duty of care, not only to stop our waste from falling into the wrong hands, but to report suspected illegal handling and dumping of waste when we see it – helping the regulatory authorities to catch and punish those responsible.

    Dan Cooke, Director of Policy, Communications and External Affairs at CIWM, said: 

    Waste crime at all levels continue to cause misery and anxiety to people and communities across the UK. Importantly, it also restricts the opportunities for local economies to thrive, as well as often causing real environmental harm.  

    We’ll continue to work with CIWM members, local authorities, and regulators to promote best practice and deploy all available resources in the ongoing pursuit of high-quality environments enabling thriving local economies for businesses and communities.

    The publication of the heatmaps comes amid the Environment Agency’s ongoing #WasteCrimeWednesday social media campaign, which targets the public, the waste industry, and waste criminals themselves as the regulator looks to stop waste crime for good. 

    As the environmental regulator for waste businesses operating in England, the Environment Agency uses an intelligence-based approach with its partners to bring waste criminals to justice through tough enforcement action and prosecutions. Its investigations helped secure numerous convictions in relation to waste crime in 2023 and 2024.

    Case studies

    West Midlands

    • In September 2023, a Worcestershire-based director and his company were ordered to pay nearly £110,000 following a case brought by the Environment Agency for the unlawful storage, treatment and disposal of waste without an environmental permit. Environment Agency officers found evidence the G R Shorthouse Ltd site in Hopton Wafers was being used for the storage of scrap metal, burning of wood waste, and unauthorised use of construction and demolition waste, offending described by the sentencing judge as an intentional and flagrant breach of the law aggravated by previous convictions and financial motivation. 
    • In March 2025, a Droitwich-based business was made to pay more than £52,000 after failing to comply with a demand for information about the materials they accepted. The information was required from Tetron Welbeck Limited Liability Partnership to allow the Environment Agency to conduct an audit of the site to ensure waste within the correct category was being accepted. 

    Yorkshire 

    • Following a successful prosecution by the Environment Agency, Stuart Bedford was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment for running waste operations in Bradford and Doncaster without the required environmental permit and keeping waste at the sites in a manner likely to pollute the environment or harm human health, while Vicky Bedford was sentenced to a 12-month community order and 15 days rehabilitation activity requirement for her involvement. 
    • Elsewhere, in June 2023, an East Yorkshire man received a suspended sentence and was ordered to pay £2,000 in compensation and costs, after illegally storing hazardous waste and running an illegal waste site in Aldbrough. An investigation by the Environment Agency found Stephen Coates was storing abandoned corroding chemical drums, intermediate bulk containers, shipping containers, old tyres and flooring materials appearing to contain asbestos on his land next to a residential house during a five-period from March 2017 to March 2022. 

    East Anglia

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s lunar probe enters world’s first 3:1 resonant orbit between Earth and Moon

    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

    HEFEI, May 28 (Xinhua) — China’s Tiandu-1 satellite has become the first probe to enter a special Earth-Moon resonant orbit, scientists announced Tuesday.

    The spacecraft successfully completed an orbital maneuver on May 22, changing orbit to what scientists call a “3:1 resonant orbit between Earth and the Moon” after a week of testing.

    The complex orbit, whose track forms the image of three giant petals with the globe as their axis, allows Tiandu-1 to make three revolutions around the Earth, corresponding in time to one rotation of the Moon around the Earth.

    According to the China Deep Space Research Lab, such an orbit has special mechanical properties that allow the satellite to maintain orbital flight with relatively low energy consumption.

    The achievement marks a major milestone in China’s lunar program, as the satellite’s flight data will be used for research into autonomous navigation and orbital control of spacecraft in complex gravity environments.

    According to scientists, resonant orbit technology could play an important role in the future exploration of the space between the Earth and the Moon and the development of the corresponding infrastructure.

    Tiandu-1 and Tiandu-2, together with the Queqiao-2 relay satellite (Magpie Bridge-2), designed to provide communications between the far side of the Moon and Earth, were launched into space in March 2024.

    Tiandu-1 will continue its extended mission to test key technologies for the integrated Earth-Moon navigation and communication satellite system.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: EU to miss 2030 climate target by 1 percentage point

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BRUSSELS, May 28 (Xinhua) — The European Union will miss its legally binding target of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 55 percent by 2030 and will fall behind by about 1 percentage point, the European Commission said Wednesday.

    In its assessment of the final National Energy and Climate Plans submitted by Member States, the Commission found that existing and planned measures would reduce net emissions in the EU by around 54% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. This is 1 percentage point less than the 55% reduction target set by the EU Climate Law.

    Under the law, the EU aims to become climate neutral by 2050, with an interim target of reducing emissions by at least 55 percent by 2030. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 296 Ukrainian drones destroyed over Russian regions overnight — Russian Defense Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    Moscow, May 28 /Xinhua/ — Air defense systems destroyed 296 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

    “During the past night, from 21:00 Moscow time on May 27 to 07:00 on May 28, air defense alert systems destroyed and intercepted 296 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of the aircraft type over the territories of the Moscow region, Bryansk, Belgorod, Vladimir, Voronezh, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tver, Tula regions,” the report says.

    The Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday that Russian troops are responding to massive attacks by Ukrainian drones by striking exclusively at military facilities and Ukrainian defense industry enterprises. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Frontex Supports Over 1000 Voluntary Returns to Syria

    Source: Frontex

    Since March, Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, has facilitated the voluntary return to their home country of more than 1 000 Syrian nationals from 14 different EU Member States. This significant milestone reflects the Agency’s continued commitment to safe and dignified returns.

    Frontex’ support to voluntary returns to Syria follows the political transition in the country after the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, a development that has led many Syrians, both those internally displaced and those residing in other countries, to seek a return home after years of conflict and displacement.

    Frontex ensures that all returnees are fully informed of their rights and the voluntary nature of their decision, and each return is carried out in accordance with EU law and international protection standards.

    “Returning home is a deeply human aspiration. For many, it means reuniting with family, reclaiming their lives, and restoring their dignity. We are proud to support this crucial pathway in line with our core values of humanity, voluntary choice, and fundamental rights.” said Frontex Executive Director Hans Leijtens.

    The European Border and Coast Guard Agency continues to expand its role as a return partner for Member States, with voluntary returns constantly growing in number and geographical scope, and now accounting for more than half of all returns supported by the Agency.

    • Frontex voluntary return operations to Syria commenced on 20 March 2025.
    • More than 1000 returns have taken place to date.
    • These returns are part of the European Union’s commitment to promote humane, safe, and voluntary return processes.
    • Frontex supports national authorities also in pre-return counselling and logistical coordination, including by deploying to EU Member States specialised profiles of the Standing Corps.
    • In the next days, the Agency will make also make available reintegration measures to those returning voluntarily to Syria, by expanding the geographical scope of the European Reintegration Programme (EURP).

    Frontex will continue to support Member States in providing individuals with a dignified pathway to return, helping those who choose to rebuild their lives at home.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Ministers appoint Nigel Railton as permanent Post Office Chair

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Ministers appoint Nigel Railton as permanent Post Office Chair

    Nigel Railton confirmed as permanent Chair of Post Office Limited following his appointment as Interim Chair in May last year.

    The Government has today (Wednesday 28 May 2025) confirmed the reappointment of Nigel Railton as Chair of Post Office Limited following a year in post as interim chair. 

    Since being appointed in May 2024, Nigel Railton has provided stable and considered leadership as the Post Office seeks to right to wrongs of the Horizon IT scandal and works to transform vital services for millions of customers. 

    This includes announcing his vision to deliver a New Deal for Postmasters, which aims to increase overall annual postmaster remuneration by £250 million, give a greater role to postmasters in the day-to-day operations of the business and provide an enhanced package of support from Post Office such as training and systems support. 

    To recognise the ongoing transformation and the importance of stable leadership at the Post Office, ministers have appointed Railton on a permanent basis with his contract set to run until May 2028. 

    On confirming the appointment, Post Office Minister Gareth Thomas said:  

    Nigel Railton has been a steady hand guiding Post Office over the last year, providing a clear direction for the future of the organisation and certainty to postmasters.  

    I’m pleased to see him appointed on a permanent basis and I look forward to working closely with him and the leadership team to deliver a better Post Office for customers and postmasters alike.

    Nigel Railton, Post Office Chair, said: 

    I feel honoured to have my tenure as Chair of the Post Office extended. In the past year, we have begun the necessary work to transform this vital national institution and deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’.  

    I look forward to collaborating with my Board colleagues, many of whom have recently joined and have brought expertise in the fields of technology, government, and organisation transformation, as well as two new serving Postmaster Non-Executive Directors.

    Together as a Board, working closely with the new CEO and Executive team at the Post Office, I am determined to deliver increases to postmaster pay and strengthen their voice at the centre of decision-making at the Post Office.

    Updates to this page

    Published 28 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Kvika banki hf.: Íslandsbanki hf. requests merger discussions with Kvika banki hf.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Today, the Chairman of the Board and the CEO of Kvika banki hf. received a letter from Íslandsbanki hf. requesting to enter into merger discussions. The Board of Directors of Kvika banki hf. will review the matter and determine the bank’s next steps.

    Please note that this notice is a disclosure of inside information per article 7 of regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse (“MAR”), which is implemented into Icelandic law with the act on measures against market abuse No 60/2021.

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: The EBA releases final technical package for its 4.1 reporting framework to support identification and assessment of crypto asset providers and the Pillar 3 data hub

    Source: European Banking Authority

    The European Banking Authority (EBA) today published the final technical package for version 4.1 of its reporting framework. This package will support the assessment and identification of significant crypto asset providers. It will also support the centralisation of institutions’ prudential disclosures in the EBA Pillar 3 data hub, which shall facilitate access and usability of this information to all users, including institutions. This framework will apply as of the second half of 2025.

    The draft technical package provides the standard specifications which include the validation rules, the data point model (DPM) and the XBRL taxonomies to support the following reporting obligations:

    • Pillar 3 templates included in the comprehensive Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on Pillar 3 disclosures, for the purpose of the Pillar 3 data hub.
    • Own initiative guidelines on reporting of data that competent authorities will need for the purpose of their supervisory tasks and for significance assessment (MiCAR reporting Guidelines).
    • Integration of Instant Payments reporting ITS into DPM and taxonomy
    • A series of validation rules have been added to the ESG ad-hoc data collection module.

    Background and Next steps

    A draft version of the technical package for the 4.1 reporting framework was published at the end of March 2025. The final version published today includes corrections and addresses the feedback provided from the revision of the draft technical package by various stakeholders.

    In June 2024, the EBA published its plan for the implementation of DPM 2.0. The draft technical package for version 4.1 published today, continues the transition to DPM 2.0 and to the new glossary, as announced in June. This draft technical package includes a version of the data dictionary contents in both formats the DPM 1.0 and the new format DPM 2.0.

    The FAQs published in December 2024 providing additional explanations on the transition to DPM 2.0 and a new glossary period remain a good source of information. In addition, the EBA is providing a presentation explaining the use of DPM-XL language for validation rules

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  • MIL-OSI China: Full Text: Joint Statement of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit

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

    KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 — The following is the full text of the Joint Statement of the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and China released on Tuesday:

    Joint Statement of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit

    WE, the Member States of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, and the People’s Republic of China, gathered on the occasion of the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit on 27 May 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia;

    ACKNOWLEDGING the long-lasting and deeply-rooted historical and civilizational linkage and economic ties among ASEAN, China and GCC;

    RECOGNIZING the close and mutually-beneficial economic collaboration and cooperation among ASEAN, China and GCC;

    REAFFIRMING our desire to further promote ASEAN-China-GCC relations, guided by fundamental principles and shared values, norms and commitments, including those enunciated in the United Nations Charter;

    UNDERSCORING the importance of regionalism and multilateralism, regional unity and international law in addressing shared challenges, while upholding ASEAN centrality in the evolving regional architecture to foster peace, stability, development and prosperity;

    UNDERSCORING the importance of GCC’s critical role to foster peace, security, stability, development, prosperity and dialogue;

    APPRECIATING China’s crucial role in promoting peace, stability, prosperity and sustainable development in regional and international affairs;

    ENDEAVORING to promote peace, security, stability and prosperity, through mutual respect and cooperation between countries and regions to achieve development and progress based on adherence to international law, including the UN Charter, the principles of good neighbourliness, and respect for the independence, sovereignty, equality and territorial integrity, non-interference in their internal affairs, and refraining from the threat or use of force, and settlement of differences or disputes by peaceful means;

    ACKNOWLEDGING the importance of strengthening relations among ASEAN, China and GCC in promoting regional cooperation and economic development in the broader Asia-Pacific and Middle Eastern contexts;

    RECOGNIZING that ASEAN, China and GCC encompass diverse and complementary economies which create enormous potential, broad prospects and new opportunities for greater cross-sectoral trade, investment and economic collaboration;

    RECOGNIZING the increasing importance of fostering closer economic collaboration among our regions, and reiterating our shared commitment to strengthening our partnerships to promote economic and sustainable development;

    RECOGNIZING the need to strengthen confidence in the rules-based multilateral trading system with the World Trade Organization (WTO) at its core to protect businesses, consumers worldwide and livelihoods of people in our regions;

    REAFFIRMING our resolve to enhance economic resilience and environmental sustainability, and make economic globalization more open, inclusive, balanced, and beneficial to our peoples and future generations;

    ACKNOWLEDGING our joint efforts to promote closer cooperation between ASEAN, China and GCC and China’s vision to build a closer China-ASEAN Community with a shared future and a China-Arab Community with a shared future in the new era;

    EXPLORING cooperation in preventing and combating transnational crime, cybercrime, counter-terrorism and extremism;

    The Leaders expressed grave concerns over the developments in the Middle East and agreed on the following:

    — Condemn all attacks against civilians and call for a durable ceasefire and for all concerned parties to ensure the most effective and efficient access for humanitarian aid, and relief supplies and other basic necessities and essential services, as well as the restoration of electricity and water, and allow the unhindered delivery of fuel, food and medicine throughout Gaza;

    — Call on all parties to the conflict to protect civilians, refrain from targeting them and to abide by international humanitarian law, particularly the principles and provisions of the Geneva Convention relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War of 12 August 1949;

    — Acknowledge the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on 19 July 2024, which is of the opinion, among others, that the UN, and especially the General Assembly, which requested this opinion, and the Security Council, should consider the precise modalities and further action required to bring to an end as rapidly as possible the unlawful presence of the State of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory;

    — Support the ongoing efforts to release all hostages and those under arbitrary detention;

    — Urge all parties concerned to work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict with a view to realizing the two-state solution based on the pre-1967 borders; in accordance with international law and the relevant UN Security Council (UNSC) and UN General Assembly resolutions, including UNGA resolution A/RES/ES-10/23 on the Admission on New Members to the UN dated 10 May 2024;

    — Support the efforts of the global alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution, and note the initiatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in cooperation with the Kingdom of Norway and the European Union towards realizing an independent Palestinian state;

    — Recognized Qatar’s mediation efforts to reach ceasefire and facilitate aid delivery and China’s efforts towards Palestinian internal reconciliation, particularly its role in facilitating the signing of the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity by Palestinian factions in July 2024 in Beijing;

    — Welcome the Resolution of the UN General Assembly adopted on 11 December 2024, in which the General Assembly, inter alia, called for an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza, and called upon all parties to enable the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) to carry out its mandate, as adopted by the General Assembly, in all areas of operation with full respect for the humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality and independence.

    With firm resolve, we pledged to advance the spirit of inclusivity, sustainability, resilience and equal partnership, charting a united and collective path toward a peaceful, prosperous and equitable future.

    We hereby:

    Economic Integration

    1. Decide to foster collaboration that promotes economic prosperity, resilience and sustainable development among ASEAN, China and GCC, based on mutual respect, mutual trust, and mutual benefit, and anchored on the principles of inclusivity and sustainability in engaging all interested partners.

    2. Commit to enhancing economic cooperation by leveraging the complementarities among ASEAN, China and GCC. Priority will be given to:

    (i) Reaffirming the central and indispensable role of the WTO at the core of the rules-based multilateral trading system, which provides a predictable, transparent, non-discriminatory and open global trading system;

    (ii) Exploring cooperation, including through the priority areas of the Global Development Initiative and various frameworks or initiatives by ASEAN and GCC, to facilitate the attainment of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development;

    (iii) Promoting free trade and welcoming the full conclusion of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area 3.0 Upgrade Negotiations, and looking forward to its early signing and entering into force, as well as an early conclusion of the China-GCC Free Trade Agreement negotiations;

    (iv) Enhancing industrial and supply chain resilience and fostering sustainable trade practices for new economic opportunities in potential areas in emerging and future-oriented industries such as the digital and green economy and technologies;

    (v) Exploring the establishment of a regional business council to facilitate dialogue between businesses from ASEAN, China and GCC in supporting enhanced trade and investment flows and the development of regional value chains;

    (vi) Exploring regional financial cooperation, including capital markets, and financial technology among others, while empowering micro, small and medium enterprises;

    (vii) Exploring cooperation on local currency and cross-border payments;

    (viii) Taking coordinated and comprehensive actions to prevent and fight corruption.

    Connectivity

    3. Enhance connectivity through:

    (i) Promoting high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and seamless connectivity, including through the development of logistics corridors and digital platforms;

    (ii) Promoting sustainable infrastructure development in supporting interconnected and seamless economic diversification, growth and sustainability;

    (iii) Exploring further cooperation to enhance infrastructure development for seamless and efficient connectivity, including recognizing the importance of maintaining and promoting maritime safety and security, given the importance of oceans and seas as key factors in driving growth and prosperity in the respective regions.

    Energy Security and Sustainability

    4. Acknowledge the global imperative for sustainable resilience and energy transition with the aim to collaborate on:

    (i) Working together towards a sustainable, just, affordable, inclusive and orderly energy transitions in line with the Paris Agreement;

    (ii) Supporting global energy market stability and adopting a balanced approach that does not exclude energy sources but instead innovates technologies that enable emissions management and efficient use of all energy sources to facilitate sustainable economic growth for all;

    (iii) Working to diversify and secure supply chains globally in line with international best practices, including for critical energy transition minerals, and encourage resource efficiency, while respecting applicable national laws and regulations;

    (iv) Recognizing the strategic importance of our cooperation on stable, reliable, and sustainable energy markets to reduce volatility and to enhance the security of energy supply. We recall the urgent need to address climate change and stress the importance of the energy transition;

    (v) Exploring new business opportunities, including the development of clean energy;

    (vi) Enhancing knowledge exchange and collaboration on renewable energy, clean/green energy, carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), biofuel, bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas), low carbon hydrogen, low carbon ammonia, and sustainable fuels, as well as energy efficiency policies, regulatory frameworks, technology and innovations consistent with the national priorities of each country;

    (vii) Strengthening training and capacity-building initiatives in areas such as nuclear safety, security and safeguards, reactor technology, nuclear and radioactive waste management, regulatory infrastructure, and civilian nuclear energy development that is guided by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) standards, guidance and international best practices, and advancements in and energy storage technologies to support informed decision-making and policy development for civilian nuclear energy;

    (viii) Driving the strategic development of initiatives on hydrogen and ammonia technologies, oil and LNG supply chains and infrastructure, upstream LNG projects, methane abatement and emissions reduction to support both energy security and the transition to cleaner fuels;

    (ix) Encouraging private and public sector investments and partnerships in energy infrastructure development, including subsea power cables, and cross-border transmission projects under related initiatives of ASEAN, China and GCC, to advance multilateral power trade for greater regional energy connectivity, resilience, and market integration, including through renewable energy generation and LNG terminals;

    (x) Promoting cooperation on environmental sustainability, including climate action, disaster management, biodiversity conservation, monitoring the state of the marine environment, air and soil quality, industrial inspection, and pollution control by leveraging on new technological advancements, the exchange of knowledge, scientific expertise, technology, and training and strengthening multilateralism and climate solidarity;

    (xi) Developing joint research and innovation initiatives on emerging technologies such as direct air capture, enhanced geothermal systems, and next-generation solar and wind technologies to support long-term energy sustainability and low-carbon solutions;

    (xii) Sharing of knowledge and best practices on green skills development of workforce to support just transition to renewable energy.

    Digital Transformation and Innovation

    5. Pursue opportunities in digital innovation and technology by:

    (i) Exploring a cross-regional framework to promote the digital economy, in areas such as digital trade, e-commerce, digital payment, fintech, artificial intelligence, start-ups and data security cooperation;

    (ii) Exploring partnerships in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, quantum computing, and smart cities development and advanced technological infrastructure;

    (iii) Supporting cooperation in the development of digital skills and digital literacy programmes to ensure inclusive participation in the digital age, and promoting platform work with inclusive social protection.

    Food and Agriculture

    6. Recognize the potential for cooperation in the food and agriculture sector and commit to:

    (i) Promoting sustainable agriculture, including through reducing harmful agrochemicals, promoting digitalization, advancing nature-based solutions and fostering public-private partnerships;

    (ii) Exploring cooperation in the field of halal food through the exchange of information and sharing of experiences on the basis of mutual respect for each other’s national systems, laws and policies;

    (iii) Supporting efforts to strengthen food security, nutrition and distribution, including through enhancing productivity and sustainability efforts, promoting the diversification of food sources, strengthening the quality and variety of food production, and supporting the generation and diffusion of new and sustainable technologies;

    (iv) Promoting the trade of food and agricultural products and technologies cooperation.

    People-to-People Exchange

    7. Foster greater understanding and connectivity among our peoples by:

    (i) Promoting high-quality tourism and cross-regional marketing campaigns, including culture and heritage tourism, ecotourism, and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions tourism, among other segments, and fostering an exchange of best practices in tourism digitalization and tourism destination management;

    (ii) Promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and cultures to advance mutual understanding and friendship as well as respect for diversity and welcoming the adoption of the UN General Assembly Resolution of International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations;

    (iii) Exploring opportunities to enhance mutual understanding and friendship while fostering cultural exchanges through art, music and literature programmes, especially among youth and ethnic groups;

    (iv) Strengthening cooperation in education through the exchanges of students and educational personnel, scholarships programmes and joint research initiatives, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).

    8. Implement the Joint Statement through mutually agreed activities among ASEAN, China and GCC, including through existing mechanisms such as the ASEAN-GCC, China-ASEAN and China-GCC mechanisms.

    9. Reaffirm our collective resolve to work hand-in-hand to unlock the full potential of our partnership, and to ensure that our cooperation translates into tangible benefits for our peoples and communities.

    10. Welcome the third Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit in Doha on 3 October 2024;

    11. Note ASEAN’s initiatives on its priority areas, such as:

    — ASEAN 2045: Our Shared Future;

    — ASEAN Outlook on the Indo-Pacific (AOIP);

    — The ASEAN Power Grid;

    — Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP);

    — The Action Plan on Sustainable Agriculture in ASEAN.

    12. Note GCC’s initiatives on its priority areas, such as:

    — The Global Logistics Forum held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12-14 October 2024;

    — The First Global Food Security Summit in Abu Dhabi, UAE, 25-26 November 2024;

    — United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP16), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 2024;

    — Sustainable Development Week in Abu Dhabi, UAE, January 2025;

    — International Conference in Support of Syria 2025;

    — The International Conference on Food Security in Yemen, 27-28 October 2025;

    — United Nations Water Conference in Abu Dhabi, UAE, December 2026;

    — The Shaikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani International Award for Excellence in Combating Corruption;

    — The establishment of the Global Water Organization in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia;

    — High-level international conference for peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue, to be co-chaired by Saudi Arabia and France, in June 2025;

    — Saudi Arabia’s Middle East Green Initiative.

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  • MIL-OSI China: SCIO organizes media trip to Chongqing and Hubei

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

    SCIO organizes media trip to Chongqing and Hubei

    China SCIO | May 28, 2025

    From May 18 to 23, the State Council Information Office (SCIO) organized a media trip to China’s Chongqing municipality and Hubei province. The journalist group attended press briefings there and visited enterprises, ports, logistics parks, and other sites, observing the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt.

    The journalists included foreign correspondents from the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, Iraq, Qatar, and Japan.

    Reporters watch a drone light show in Chongqing, May 18, 2025. [Photo by Liu Jian/China SCIO]

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Statement of solidarity by the North Atlantic Council concerning the malicious cyber activities against the Czech Republic

    Source: NATO

    We stand in solidarity with the Czech Republic following the malicious cyber campaign against its Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We recognise that the Government of the Czech Republic has attributed the responsibility to the People’s Republic of China, specifically APT31, which is associated with the Ministry of State Security. This campaign targeted a Czech MFA unclassified network, causing damage and disruption.

    We strongly condemn malicious cyber activities intended to undermine our national security, democratic institutions and critical infrastructure. The malicious cyber activity targeting the Czech Republic underscores that cyberspace is contested at all times. We observe with increasing concern the growing pattern of malicious cyber activities stemming from the People’s Republic of China.

    Cyber threat actors persistently seek to destabilise the Alliance. We remain committed to expose and counter the substantial, continuous and increasing cyber threat, including to our democratic systems and critical infrastructure. We are determined to further improve our capabilities and resilience and to employ the necessary capabilities in order to deter, defend against and counter the full spectrum of cyber threats to support each other.

    We promote a free, open, peaceful and secure cyberspace. We call on all states, including the People’s Republic of China, to refrain from malicious cyber activities, to uphold international law, to live up to their public declarations and international commitments, and to act within the framework for responsible state behaviour in cyberspace as affirmed by all members of the United Nations.

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  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: Nimanode Launches $NMA Token Presale as their AI Agents Set to Transform Web3 Automation

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    LEEDS, United Kingdom, May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nimanode, which is the first full-scale platform that allows users, even non-technical ones to build, deploy, and monetize AI agents on the XRP Ledger has attracted whales in the Crypto space to the XRP Blockchain.

    With the XRP futures trading on Nasdaq, fresh momentum across the Ripple ecosystem has ignited with the accelerating institutional adoption, compliance upgrades, and smart contract innovations like hooks gaining traction. Nimanode’s Launch is positioned to capture the wave of demand for AI-powered automation on the XRP Ledger.

    The XRP-powered Nimanode has officially kicked off its presale, with strong momentum already building across the XRP community. As interest surges, early participants are positioning $NMA as one of XRPL’s most promising utility tokens with many believing it could emerge as the network’s next breakout altcoin of 2025.

    Buy $NMA Token Now

    $NMA serves as both the utility and governance token across the entire Nimanode ecosystem, unlocking features ranging from agent deployment and marketplace access to staking rewards and protocol voting.

    Key Features of Nimanode

    Zero-Code Agent Builder – Launch sophisticated AI agents without writing a line of code

    DeFi Autopilot Agent – Maximize returns as agents autonomously rebalance across XRPL yield pools.

    Risk & Compliance Agents – Monitor wallet safety, dApp risks, and jurisdictional compliance in real-time.

    Agent Marketplace – Buy, license, or monetize AI agents in a decentralized marketplace for digital work.

    Tokenomics Snapshot

    • Token Ticker: $NMA
    • Total Supply: 200,000,000
    • Presale Allocation: 90,000,000
    • Utilities: Agent deployment, licensing, staking rewards, governance, marketplace incentives

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    The last cycle gave us DeFi protocols and NFTs. This cycle is shaping up to be about autonomous infrastructure and Nimanode is at the heart of it.

    Nimanode isn’t just another presale, but bridging a gap in the rising demand for infrastructure that blends automation, AI, and blockchain. As the first AI agent platform on XRPL, the response from the market has been overwhelmingly bullish.

    Secure your $NMA allocation now — this could be your best chance to get in early on the next major leap in XRP-powered infrastructure.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Police to crush vehicles used antisocially in 48 hours

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Police to crush vehicles used antisocially in 48 hours

    Consultation launched on fast-tracking disposal of vehicles seized for antisocial behaviour.

    Photo: Getty Images

    Communities blighted by off-road biking in public parks and intimidating street racing are set to benefit from new police powers to crack down on antisocial behaviour and deliver safer streets through the Plan for Change.

    Perpetrators of antisocial driving face having their cars, e-scooters or off-road bikes seized and destroyed after 48 hours under stronger powers proposed by the government.

    Currently, police must wait 14 days before being able to dispose of a vehicle, making it easier for offenders to reclaim their vehicles and with a limited deterrent to repeat offending.

    The measure to fast-track the disposal of vehicles comes alongside additional proposals to give police stronger powers to seize any vehicles involved in antisocial behaviour, with officers no longer required to issue a warning before seizing them.

    Combined, these new powers will help tackle the scourge of vehicle-driven antisocial behaviour by sending a clear message to would-be offenders and local communities that swift justice will be delivered and this behaviour not tolerated.

    The changes are also expected to have a wider impact on tackling more serious crime with e-scooters and e-bikes often used to facilitate drug dealing, organised acquisitive crime and serious violence.

    Minister for Crime and Policing Dame Diana Johnson said:

    Antisocial and reckless driving brings misery to communities across the country, from dangerous street racing to off-road bikes tearing through local parks.

    By enabling police to seize and dispose of these vehicles within just 48 hours, we’re giving our officers the tools they need to deliver immediate results and providing communities the swift justice they deserve.

    As part of our Plan for Change, these new powers send a clear message that antisocial behaviour, whatever form it takes, will not be tolerated in our local communities.

    In a public consultation published today, the government is reviewing the statutory fees for removing, storing, and disposing of vehicles in England and Wales. This will help make sure police can afford to keep removing antisocial and illegal off-road bikes and other vehicles from our streets.

    The crackdown on antisocial behaviour continues implementation of the government’s Plan for Change and Safer Streets Mission which will see new Respect Orders targeting persistent perpetrators of antisocial behaviour.

    In April this year, the Prime Minister set out new measures as part of the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee to restore neighbourhood policing to local communities, including every force having a dedicated antisocial behaviour lead to tackle the specific challenges each area faces.

    National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Roads Policing, Chief Constable Jo Shiner, said:

    We welcome the consultation announced by the government. Antisocial use of a vehicle, such as street racing, street cruising or off-road use is more than a matter of noise pollution. It can have long-term effects on a neighbourhood, with the criminal damage of roads, other vehicles and surrounding property.

    Drivers and riders also risk injuring themselves, other road users, cyclists and pedestrians as they do not have full control of their vehicle and their full attention on their surroundings.

    As with all forms of transport, we know they can potentially be exploited for criminal use, antisocial behaviour or cause danger when used inappropriately.

    We know that driving or riding in this way can also be used as a form of intimidation, either to other road users or the community. Loud noise from engines or music, and deliberately creating large amounts of exhaust or tyre smoke can also be seen as an aggressive act.

    Officers are committed to preventing harm and keeping our communities safe and will continue to take necessary action against those who use transport illegally. Officers having the ability to quickly seize, remove, store and dispose of vehicles used in an antisocial behaviour setting will help keep road users safe and protect our communities.

    Policing will take appropriate action against those who commit offences using existing legislation whilst also raising awareness through engagement.

    Edmund King, AA president, said:

    Illegal car meets and street racing are not just antisocial, but also present road safety problems which have resulted in needless injuries and fatalities.

    This is a positive step that should make people think again before joining illegal car cruises.

    Sandra Bauer, Neighbourhood Watch Head of Policy, Partnerships and Projects and Deputy Chief Executive said:

    We’re so used to seeing powerful vehicles on our roads that it’s easy to forget just how dangerous and noisy they can be, especially when they are being used antisocially.

    Our members tell us that the impact on a community or neighbourhood can be huge, creating safety risks, noise disturbance and intimidating people.

    This initiative sends a strong message that activities like off-road biking in public parks and street racing are not harmless, but very dangerous and damaging.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2024

    Source: Scottish Government

    An Official Statistics publication

    The Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2024 was published today. This Official Statistics publication details statistics on the employment, production and value of shellfish from Scottish shellfish farms. It is structured to follow trends within the common mussel, Pacific oyster, native oyster and king scallop species sectors. Some statistics are given for the 10-year period 2015-2024. 

    Some key figures from this publication are:

    • Table production tonnage of common mussel increased by 13% from 10,311 tonnes in 2023 to 11,690 tonnes in 2024. This is the highest level of common mussel production ever recorded in Scotland.
    • During 2024, 2.4 million Pacific oyster shells were produced for the table market, a decrease of 38% from the 2023 total.
    • Employment decreased by 2% from 2023, with 241 full-time, part-time and casual staff being employed in 2024.
    • Overall estimated first sale value for all shellfish species was calculated to be approximately £14 million in 2024, a decrease of 1% on the 2023 value.

    Background

    Scottish Shellfish Farm Survey 2024 – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

    1. The survey is compiled from data collected directly from authorised shellfish farming businesses.
    1. Official statistics are produced by professionally independent staff – more information on the standards of official statistics in Scotland can be accessed at: Producing Official Statistics – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Council launches Westminster Climate Fund to help cut emissions  | Westminster City Council

    Source: City of Westminster

    Westminster City Council is launching the latest Westminster Climate Fund, a grant scheme supporting local businesses, cultural institutions, and community organisations to reduce their carbon emissions and generate clean energy.

    Opening for applications today, the fund will support projects that empower communities and businesses to build a sustainable and resilient environment in Westminster, which fosters a healthier and greener way of life.

    The council aims to hold two funding rounds in 2025/26, with circa £6 million available in total.

    Grants will focus on key areas including city-wide decarbonisation, community-led energy projects, and behaviour change programmes promoting greener living. 

    This funding is collected through the council’s carbon offsetting policy, as part of our city plan. Last year, the council increased its carbon price as part of the retrofit first policy, to encourage new buildings that use little or no operational carbon in their operations.

    To date, the fund has supported projects that deliver carbon emissions reductions across Westminster. These include a grant of £120,000 to install solar panels on Soho Hospital, as well as a grant of over £250,000 to install LED lighting across St Marylebone School. 

    Cllr Ryan Jude, Cabinet for Climate Action, Ecology, Culture and Air Quality said:  

    This funding represents a major opportunity for Westminster organisations to save money, reduce their carbon emissions, and play a role in creating a sustainable future.  

    “Our net-zero target shows how serious the council is, but I hope we can build on initiatives like the sustainable city charter to bring organisations big and small along with us on this journey. “ 

    Applications will open on 28th May and will close on 18th July. More information about the fund and application criteria can be found on the council’s website:  Westminster Climate Fund | Westminster City Council

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Young people access FREE fun and fitness with Youth Takeover

    Source: City of Stoke-on-Trent

    Published: Wednesday, 28th May 2025

    A successful programme offering free weekly fitness activities for young people at the Wallace Centre is now running every Friday.

    The Youth Takeover expansion follows a successful launch event on Friday 25 April – which 70 young people attended.

    Delivered in partnership with 10 Count Boxing and Stoke City Community Trust, the sessions engage young people in Stoke-on-Trent to be more active, whilst having fun with people their own age.

    There is a mix of activities lined up each week for those age 11-16 (some activities will be opened up to younger participants). These include dance, circuits, football, table tennis and boxing.

    The event will also explore exciting food and enrichment workshops throughout the coming weeks, which will provide further opportunities for young people to have fun and learn new things.

    Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “The Youth Takeover event in April was a resounding success and I am so pleased that as a result of this, it will become a weekly session for our young people to enjoy.

    “Regular exercise and physical activity play an important part in our overall health and wellbeing. This is a great opportunity for young people to interact and socialise with others in their community, while enjoying the range of activities available.

    “It’s fantastic to see local organisations coming together to make this happen.”

    Youth Takeover is held at The Wallace Centre every Friday between 4pm – 6:30pm.

    For more information, email wallace.centre@stoke.gov.uk or call 01782 233555. 

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Formula of student drive: Polytechnic engineering and racing team is ready for the season

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Polytech North Capital Motorsport (Polytech NCM) continues active preparations for the new season of international student competitions Formula Student 2025. The design stage is complete – the team has moved on to the production of a new racing car.

    Polytech NCM remains one of the leading student teams in Russia: in 2024, it took 1st place in the design defense, 2nd place in the cost report and 3rd place in the business presentation at the Formula Student Russia stage, receiving the title of the best team in static disciplines.

    The 2025 season is marked by an important event — the team officially joined the structure of the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU. This cooperation opens up new horizons: from participation in specialized seminars to expanded financial, media and organizational support. The partnership strengthens the team’s ties with the university and facilitates the integration of the project into the professional scientific and expert community.

    At the moment, the team has six engineering departments, as well as a public relations department: the internal combustion engine department, the frame department, the composite materials department, the electronics and embedded systems department, the suspension department, the aerodynamics department, and the PR and management department. You can get into each sector of the team by responding to recruitment announcements. This is how the team’s management attracts active students who have decided to do something unique and useful for their future profession.

    The key aspect of any education is practice. In our team, all theoretical knowledge is tested in real conditions: both within our team and at competitions, says team captain Kirill Anikeev.

    In April, Polytech NCM took part in the largest Russian exhibition dedicated to motorsport and tuning — Motorsport Expo 2025 in the Patriot Exhibition Center. The team’s stand presented the Quattro and SOL projects. The exhibition turned out to be productive for NCM — such events always help establish contacts with the professional community of like-minded people. The exhibition guests also showed interest in the activities of young engineers and were able to ask their questions directly.

    Over the next few months, Polytech NCM will focus on preparing the car for competition: testing the telemetry system, welding the space frame, producing composite elements and, finally, final assembly of the new Cinque car.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Major repairs of the Fili Park pier have been completed

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Specialists from the city economy complex have overhauled the Fili Park pier, which is located on the right bank of the Moscow River on Filevskaya Embankment. The pier was built in 1974 and has never undergone major repairs since then.

    At the first stage of the work, specialists dismantled the concrete paving slabs of the site and the sand and gravel mixture, removed the fenders and the fence. Then they restored the concrete coating on the berth walls and cleared the seams. During the second stage, they laid new reinforced concrete slabs in the base of the berth and faced it with granite. They replaced the fenders, as well as the berth railings and stairways.

    Finally, the deformation marks were updated – metal signs of the observation geodetic network, which are installed in the upper structure of the structure. They are needed to monitor the deformations of the pier and its timely repair.

    Every year, specialists from the municipal services complex carry out large-scale hydraulic engineering works to clean the berths and deepen their water areas to ensure the safety of passenger transportation.

    Projects to create a comfortable urban environment, implemented in the capital, correspond to the goals and objectives of the national project“Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the capital it will be possible to rent mechanical bicycles without being tied to stations

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    This summer, the city bike rental service Velobike is launching a pilot project: for the first time, the city will have 200 dockless mechanical bicycles. This was announced by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

    “At the request of city residents, we are launching a pilot model this season – for the first time, mechanical bicycles will be available for rent that are not tied to stations. You can leave them in any permitted area. We will gradually expand the fleet if we see demand for the new model.

    On behalf of “Our task under Sergei Sobyanin is to make rental as convenient and accessible as possible,” said Maxim Liksutov.

    The new bikes can be rented and left in any permitted area, just like the 2.0 electric bikes. They will be located primarily in parks. The bikes are equipped with a vandal-proof aluminum frame, a convenient plastic basket, and tubeless 26-inch wheels. They are subject to the same tariff schedule as all models of the Velobike service.

    This season, electric scooters will also appear in the city. All Velobike bicycles have state registration plates, which are used to record traffic violations using cameras. You must be 18 years of age or older to use the service.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Plan your pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. How the Moscow project “I’ll Become a Mom” helps women

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Blood analysis to assess reproductive potential, freezing eggs in a cryobank, genetic research in embryo laboratories – this is not a fantasy story, but the reality of Moscow medicine. Free program “I’ll become a mother” helps women plan their pregnancy and give birth to a healthy baby. More than 200 thousand residents of the capital have already become its participants.

    On the eve of International Women’s Health Day, celebrated on May 28, a mos.ru correspondent spoke with doctors and patients about a unique project. We tell you at what age the supply of eggs begins to run out, how to maintain the ability to get pregnant, and what diseases, thanks to modern technology, are no longer a death sentence for happy motherhood.

    Women’s Health Under Control. What is the Benefit of Anti-Müllerian Hormone Analysis?

    The “I’ll Become a Mom” program was launched in September 2024. It is primarily aimed at Muscovites aged 25 to 39. To participate in the program, you need a Moscow compulsory medical insurance policy and an attachment to a city women’s clinic or women’s health center (opened on the basis of multidisciplinary hospitals).

    Women often postpone pregnancy for personal or medical reasons. The goal of the project is to tell people that the supply of eggs is exhaustible, to help assess this reserve, maintain reproductive health and realize the dream of becoming a mother. The first test within the program is an analysis of the anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH). It shows the quantity and quality of eggs. Usually, it peaks at 25 years, then it begins to gradually decrease. From 32–34 years, and sometimes earlier, the rate of decrease in the AMH level increases. You can take the test even if you do not plan to get pregnant in the coming years. The test does not oblige you to do anything, it only allows you to keep the situation under control. Some are afraid to take the test: what if the level is too low? You should not bury your head in the sand. Today, doctors have options for solving the problem. Vera Korennaya, chief freelance gynecologist of the capital’s Department of Health

    Patients aged 25–39 are referred to donate blood automatically. The exception is pregnant women and mothers with newborns. The test is available in the electronic medical record. If it is not available, you need to contact an obstetrician-gynecologist. Girls aged 18–24 for medical reasons, and women aged 40 and older can also receive a referral from a doctor.

    You can donate blood on a convenient day at a women’s clinic or women’s health center. The result and decoding will appear in the electronic medical record. A reading of 1.5 or higher indicates that the egg supply is normal. 1.49 or lower indicates that it is running low. This number opens up additional program options. Such a patient is invited to an appointment with an obstetrician-gynecologist, who talks to her about future motherhood. The doctor will also suggest that she take steps to preserve eggs or embryos so that she can become a mother in the future. If the woman is interested in this, she will be examined: for example, the patency of the fallopian tubes and the number of follicles in the ovaries will be assessed. This will assess the ability to conceive on her own and exclude contraindications to further procedures. After that, the doctor will issue a referral to a reproductive specialist. Nadezhda Sokolova, Head of the Women’s Health Center, City Clinical Hospital No. 15 named after O.M. Filatov

    Muscovite Ksenia Gonchar became interested in the project when she saw a referral for an AMG test in her medical record. She is 29 years old, and she and her husband have two children. They wanted to have a third, but kept putting it off.

    “It seemed like there was time. Despite my experience, I didn’t know what an AMH test was, and I didn’t think about the fact that there was a time limit set by nature. The hormone level turned out to be high – 4.4. My husband and I were inspired and decided to use this chance. Now we are expecting our third baby,” she admitted.

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    Pregnancy on schedule, or freezing eggs in a cryobank

    Becoming a mother in the future may not just be an idea, but a well-thought-out plan. Women with low AMH levels are given a unique opportunity to cryopreserve their eggs or embryos. The procedure is carried out in Family Planning and Reproduction Center of the S.S. Yudin Hospital, National Medical Research Center of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Perinatology named after Academician V.I. Kulakov and other clinics — partners of the project. After collecting the eggs, the laboratory will determine the best quality ones and either place them in a cryostorage facility or fertilize them and obtain embryos, which can also be preserved for a long time.

    The eggs and embryos are frozen in liquid nitrogen at a temperature of minus 196 degrees Celsius. As part of the project, they will be stored in a cryobank for free for two years (the service is available to residents with permanent registration in Moscow or the Moscow region).

    “If the patient decides that she is ready to get pregnant, the egg or embryo will be defrosted and, using assisted reproductive technologies, the procedure necessary for pregnancy will be carried out. Cryopreservation not only increases the chance of having a child in the future, but also provides psychological support. A woman is often worried if she has not yet met a life partner, and the body’s resources are exhausted. But she calmly continues the search – confident that in a couple of years she will be able to become a mother. Cryopreservation is also indicated for serious diseases, such as oncology. All efforts are spent on fighting the tumor, but the patient is motivated by the fact that in remission she will use the preserved eggs. This is the mission of doctors – to help find the happiness of motherhood, no matter what the obstacles and life circumstances are,” shared Nadezhda Sokolova.

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    Geneticists to help future mothers

    It is important not only to plan your pregnancy wisely, but also to take care of the health of your future baby. Before freezing the embryo, you can do preimplantation genetic diagnostics. The study is conducted in embryo laboratories. Thanks to it, doctors identify possible pathologies and choose the healthiest embryo. Today, this is the most accurate and safe method for excluding deviations in the early stages of fetal development, the reliability of the results is close to 100 percent. It is prescribed for medical reasons: for example, if a woman has had miscarriages or unsuccessful IVF attempts, if one or both parents have hereditary pathologies. The condition for participation is permanent registration in Moscow or the Moscow region.

    “Diagnostics are also offered to women aged 35 and older. The fact is that the probability of having a child with chromosomal abnormalities increases with age. The study allows you to carry and give birth to a healthy child. First, specialists take material: from a woman – eggs, from a man – sperm – and carry out an artificial insemination procedure. After it, the embryo begins to grow due to cell division. Several of them are safely taken to check for common pathologies. In the future, a woman will be able to do the IVF procedure under the compulsory medical insurance policy,” Nadezhda Sokolova emphasized.

    Yulia Mikhailova is 34 years old. She dreams of a second child, but in the coming years she plans to build a career, and the AMH level is decreasing. She and her husband decided to freeze the embryo.

    “I was amazed by the empathy of the doctors at the Family Planning and Reproduction Center of the S.S. Yudin Hospital. They treat their patients with all their heart. And this is not my last chance to give birth. What kind of concern they must show for women whose chance of becoming a mother is one in a thousand! We conducted a genetic study, during which it turned out that the resulting embryo cannot be transplanted: there is a high probability of miscarriage. The doctors calmed me down, inspired me, prescribed therapy, and then we will try again. I am convinced that the second time we will get a healthy embryo, and we will freeze it. I will have a reserve that I will be able to use later. Today, the obstetric and gynecological service is so developed that women give birth to healthy children even at 40 years old,” says Yulia Mikhailova.

    “An annual medical examination – and you are in the safety zone”

    Moscow is introducing a new standard of obstetric and gynecological care. Five women’s health centers have already opened — clinics where you can undergo examinations, prepare for pregnancy, and see a doctor after the birth of your child. Modern perinatal centers have been built, and maternity hospitals have been equipped with cutting-edge equipment. All this allows us to successfully manage even the most difficult cases of pregnancy, care for newborns with extremely low body weight, and diagnose and treat diseases in children at the stage of intrauterine development.

    “Even 40 years ago, some diagnoses were a death sentence. Oncology, blocked fallopian tubes, kidney transplant, systemic diseases such as lupus – and they put a cross on having children. Modern Moscow medicine helps to become a mother in different situations. But regular examinations are important. Infertility can be overcome when the signs and causes that lead to it are identified in time. Cancer is curable when it is detected in time. An annual medical examination – and you are in the safety zone. You can undergo it in the capital’s clinics – quickly and comfortably,” concluded Vera Korennaya.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Teatralny Bulvar” will present a program for International Children’s Day

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Theatre Boulevard festival opens in Moscow on June 1 and will last 92 days. Throughout the summer, theatres and circuses from all over Russia and abroad will perform at 14 venues. One of its highlights will be a special programme for the youngest viewers for International Children’s Day.

    The city boulevards will be transformed into theatrical stages – this tradition was established last year. This format has become quite popular: without strict formalities, you can watch the hits of the season, and experimental projects, and even immerse yourself in theatrical life at master classes and in laboratories.

    “The first day of the festival will be dedicated to young viewers – on International Children’s Day, the participants of “Teatralny Boulevard” will present a special program. It will begin simultaneously at the main venues – Chistoprudny, Pokrovsky, Tsvetnoy Boulevards and in the Polytech Museum Park. Young guests and their parents will enjoy multi-format theater workshops, immersive productions and musical performances until late in the evening,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Culture

    Alexey Fursin.

    At the opening of the festival, guests will be joined by famous actors and performers who will come to the venues with their children.

    Chistoprudny Boulevard

    Chistye Prudy will become a platform for experiments — multi-format theater workshops will open here. At Efros, Kvartheatre will perform a performance-action from the Prozhito cycle. New fairy tales using neural networks will be created in Fyodor Levin’s workshop. Sofia Gurzhieva’s body image laboratory will open at Meyerhold, and amazing puppets from the Kanikuly theater will come to life in Tairov.

    At noon, the Kartoniya workshops will open, where Muscovites will go on a journey through the history of the theater and create a single project together with artists, musicians, and street performers, which they will then present at the monument to Alexander Griboyedov. To the rhythm of drums, they will open a large-scale festival on the city’s boulevards.

    At 16:30 in the amphitheater of the Polytech Museum Park, street theaters will hold an interactive children’s program. Following them, actress Daria Moroz, accompanied by the orchestra of the Moscow City Children’s Music School named after I.O. Dunaevsky, will perform the fairy tale “Alice Through the Looking Glass.”

    Tsvetnoy Boulevard

    The program on Tsvetnoy Boulevard will last until late in the evening. Artists from the Antique Circus, the Sosferas Theater, and the Masquerade Theater Company will perform here. In addition, actor and poet Anton Shagin will read poems from his collection for children, Nebylandiya, and actress Alisa Grebenshchikova will tell fairy tales just in case.

    Pokrovsky Boulevard

    The evening at the amphitheater on Pokrovsky Boulevard will be decorated with the musical performance “Alice in Wonderland”. The fantastic tale by Lewis Carroll will be told by theater and film actress Kristina Babushkina accompanied by the symphony orchestra Union of Children’s Art School No. 11. Here you can also see the touching one-act performances “Teremok” and “Cat’s House”.

    Project “Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season, which will unite the most vibrant events of the capital from June 1. Every day in all districts of the city there will be charity, cultural and sports events, most of them free. The Summer in Moscow project will be 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.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Entrepreneurs can purchase historical buildings in the center of the capital

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Entrepreneurs will be able to purchase two buildings with the status of cultural heritage sites on Vorontsovskaya Street. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    “Buildings in the center of the capital are especially in demand among investors, as they allow opening and developing businesses in areas with high traffic and good business and tourist activity. Cultural heritage site of regional significance

    “The city estate of M.F. Kotov – T.G. Fomina, late 18th – 19th century. Outbuilding, late 18th – early 19th century, 1845, 1865” is located on Vorontsovskaya Street (house 7, buildings 1 and 2). The buildings are a two-minute walk from the Marksistskaya metro station and a five-minute walk from the Taganskaya metro station,” said Ekaterina Solovyova.

    The total area of the two-story ensemble, which is part of the city estate, exceeds 1.1 thousand square meters. The buildings are not currently in use. Investors will need to carry out restoration and reconstruction work and adapt them for modern use in accordance with scientific and design documentation for the preservation of cultural heritage sites.

    “The city regularly puts up commercial real estate for general use at open auctions – such lots may include non-residential premises, detached buildings, including those with land plots. The submission of applications for participation in the auction for the sale of a building in the Tagansky District will end on June 17, and the open auction will be held on June 27,” said the head of the Moscow City Department for Competition Policy

    Kirill Purtov.

    To participate in the auction, you must register ononline platform “RoselTorg” and enhanced qualified electronic signature.

    According to Dmitry Ryabov, General Director of the City Property Management Center, the buildings can be used for various commercial purposes: opening a restaurant, hotel, art gallery, or adapting them for other types of business.

    Information about objects put up for open auctions is published onMoscow investment portal. You can study the lot documentation and rules for conducting auctions in the section “Property from the city”.

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: RAU student communities with the support of SPbPU defined development programs

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

    The practical part of the RAU student community accelerator was held at the site of the representative office of “Boiling Point – Polytech” at the Russian-Armenian University. The event was attended by representatives of the sports community and department, art and media community, as well as the RAU student council.

    The classes, organized at RAU with the support of the international services of the Polytechnic University, were conducted by Pavel Kozlovsky, Deputy Director of the Advanced Engineering School “Digital Engineering” (PISH CI) of SPbPU, the author of the accelerator program. The main focus was on the issues that arose among the participants during their work during the academic years 2024–2025.

    The community representatives briefly presented the results of their activities over the past period. Each of them has significant achievements: some have multiple growth in numbers, others have new directions initiated by new participants, and others have succeeded in forming a single internal team. In addition, the guys managed to develop a common set of key RAU events (Spartakiada, Universiade, “RAU Talent” and others), in which the communities closely interact with each other.

    During the Universiade, Spartakiad and creative festival “RAU Talents”, the RAU media community actively covered the events, promptly publishing photos, videos and text reports on the university’s official social networks and information platforms.

    The sports community of the RAU was involved in organizing the sports events of the Universiade and Spartakiad. Together with the Polytechnic, two sports meetings were held at the Boiling Point – with hockey players of the Armenian National League, basketball players of the Armenian National League and players of the Black Bears – Polytechnic club.

    Art community activists held a drawing competition and took part in the event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Victory.

    The Student Council supported the activities of all communities, established interaction between them and facilitated joint work.

    The focus was on developing a community development program for the 2025–2026 academic year. All communities developed their own vision of how they would structure their activities not only independently but also in collaboration with representatives of other areas.

    The key area of activity was the competent distribution of internal community resources for the implementation of planned projects and events. In addition, an important task was to improve horizontal connections.

    The participants noted the timeliness of the event, which allowed them to discuss common plans, and agreed to create a single calendar of events, projects and activities of the RAU to synchronize work.

    The meeting was held within the framework of the state project “Scientific, methodological and resource support for the implementation of measures to improve the efficiency of Russian-national (Slavic) universities in the Republics of Armenia, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan in training personnel for the digital economy, including using modern distance technologies.” The project is financed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and is aimed at developing cooperation between SPbPU and two Slavic universities.

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  • MIL-OSI United Nations: UNECE and ESCAP Convene Regional Stakeholder Consultations on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia

    Source: United Nations Economic Commission for Europe

    As part of the joint Programme on Energy Connectivity in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) hosted regional stakeholder consultations in Astana, Kazakhstan, to explore pathways for financing enhanced energy connectivity in Central Asia. 

    Held in a hybrid format on the margins of the Astana International Forum (AIF), the consultations gathered more than 50 policymakers and energy experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to discuss achievements made to date within the programme and to examine strategies for strengthening regional energy integration, improving system resilience, and advancing low-carbon transitions. It featured discussions on financing cross-border infrastructure, implications of fossil fuel subsidies and carbon pricing, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and the impact of water availability on energy transition in Central Asia. 

    Preliminary programme findings suggest that improved energy connectivity in the region could yield up to USD 1.4 billion in annual electricity production savings and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3% per year by 2050.  

    “As emphasized by ESCAP’s Regional Road Map on Power System Connectivity, regional energy connectivity with a focus on power grids is key strategy for advancing energy sustainability and security” emphasised Hongpeng Liu, Director of Energy Division ESCAP.   

    “Deeper integration of energy systems has clear economic and environmental benefits for Central Asian countries. Add to this a matter of energy security and greater opportunities for economic growth – and you will get an important piece of the energy transition puzzle which we will encourage our member States to adopt in their national and regional development strategies focusing on unlocking investments for renewables and cross-border infrastructure,” says Dario Liguti, Director of the UNECE Sustainable Energy Division. 

    The event built on two ongoing projects under the UN Development Account and with the support of the GIZ on behalf of the German Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). This joint UNECE-ESCAP initiative forms part of broader efforts under the cross-Regional Commissions’ work to enhance energy security and resilience through regional integration, technical cooperation, and inclusive stakeholder engagement. 

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