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MIL-OSI Submissions: Energy Sector – Equinor second quarter 2025 results
Source: Equinor

23 JULY 2025 – Equinor delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.53 billion and USD 1.74 billion after tax* in the second quarter of 2025. Equinor reported a net operating income of USD 5.72 billion and a net income of USD 1.32 billion. Adjusted net income* was USD 1.67 billion, leading to adjusted earnings per share* of USD 0.64.

Solid financial results

Strong operational performance and production growth

Higher US onshore gas production capturing higher prices

Stable cost and capex in line with guidance

Balance sheet remains robust through lower price environment

Strategic progress

Announced divestment of the Peregrino field in Brazil for USD 3.5 billion

Financial close of Bałtyk 2 & 3 offshore wind projects in Poland

Empire Wind 1 project development back in execution. Impairments driven by regulatory changes for future offshore wind projects leading to a loss of future synergies on South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, and increased exposure to tariffs

Capital distribution

Ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share, third tranche of share buy-back of up to USD 1.265 billion

Expected total capital distribution of USD 9 billion in 2025

Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor ASA:
“We are on track to deliver production growth in 2025 in line with our guidance. Strong operational performance and Johan Castberg reaching plateau are key contributors this quarter. In today’s volatile markets we stay committed to being a long-term energy provider to Europe.”

“Last year, we strengthened our onshore gas portfolio in the US and this has created substantial value this quarter, with a fifty percent increase in gas production at prices almost eighty percent higher than the same time last year.“

“We continue to progress our portfolio in renewables, and the Empire Wind 1 project development is back in execution. We have reached financial close for the Bałtyk 2 & 3 offshore wind projects in Poland at favourable terms, contributing to strong returns.”

Solid production

Equinor delivered a total equity production of 2,096 mboe per day in the second quarter, up 2% from 2,048 mboe in the same quarter last year.

On the Norwegian continental shelf the operational performance was strong. New production from the Johan Castberg field reaching plateau and Halten East contributed. Together, this offset natural decline, impact from the turnaround at Hammerfest LNG and maintenance at the Kollsnes processing plant.

The acquisition of additional interests in US onshore assets in 2024, and higher production from these assets, contributed to a 28% increase in oil and gas production from US in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year.

The production from the international upstream segment, excluding US, is down compared to the same quarter last year, due to exits from Nigeria and Azerbaijan in 2024. Higher production in Brazil, and new wells in Argentina and Angola, contributed positively.

The total power generation from the renewable portfolio was 0.83 TWh. The increase compared to second quarter last year is due to ramp up of power production from Dogger Bank A and new production from the onshore wind farm Lyngsåsa in Sweden which was acquired in first quarter 2025.

In the quarter, Equinor completed 5 offshore exploration wells on the NCS with 2 commercial discoveries.

Strong financial results

Equinor delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.53 billion and USD 1.74 billion after tax* in the second quarter of 2025. The results are affected by lower liquids prices, which were partially offset by higher gas prices and higher production.

The reported net operating income of USD 5.72 billion is down from USD 7.66 billion in the same quarter last year. This is impacted by an impairment of USD 955 million due to regulatory changes causing loss of synergies from future offshore wind projects and increased exposure to tariffs. Of this, USD 763 million is related to Empire Wind 1/South Brooklyn Marine Terminal project and the remainder is related to the Empire Wind 2 lease.

Equinor realised a European gas price of USD 12.0 per mmbtu and realised liquids prices were USD 63.0 per bbl in the second quarter.

Adjusted operating and administrative expenses* are stable from the same quarter last year.

Strong operational performance generated cash flows provided by operating activities, before taxes paid and working capital items, of USD 9.17 billion for the second quarter.

Equinor paid two NCS tax instalments totalling USD 6.85 billion in the quarter. From August, the payments of tax on the NCS will be changed to ten installments annually, and for third quarter Equinor expects to pay two installments of NOK 19.7 billion each.

Cash flow from operations after taxes paid* ended at USD 1.94 billion.

Organic capital expenditure* was USD 3.40 billion for the quarter, and total capital expenditures were USD 3.58 billion.

The net debt to capital employed adjusted ratio* was 15.2% at the end of the second quarter, compared to 6.9% at the end of the first quarter of 2025. The calculation of net debt ratio includes the effect of the Norwegian state’s share of the share buy-back, at USD 4.26 billion paid in July.

Strategic progress

Since the end of the last quarter, Equinor progressed projects to facilitate long-term production and value creation on the Norwegian continental shelf. The plan for development and operation on Fram South was submitted and final investment decision was made on Johan Sverdrup phase 3 in the North Sea which are expected to increase the recoverable volumes from the field by 40-50 million boe.

After less than three months in production, the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea reached plateau on 17 June. The same month, an oil discovery estimated at approximately 9-15 million barrels was made in the area and can contribute with additional reserves for the field.

Equinor and Centrica signed a long-term gas sales agreement of 55 TWh of natural gas per year for a period of 10 years, demonstrating the importance of long-term gas supplies from the NCS to support the UK’s energy security.

Equinor continues to high-grade its international portfolio. In the quarter, the sale of the Peregrino field in Brazil for USD 3.5 billion was announced. Equinor will focus on the start-up of the Bacalhau field expected on stream later in 2025 and progressing the Raia gas project. New exploration acreage in the Santos basin was awarded.

Financial close was announced on the Bałtyk 2 and Bałtyk 3 offshore wind projects with financing packages totalling EUR 6 billion. The wind projects are located offshore Poland with an expected total capacity of 1.4 GW.

Competitive capital distribution

The board of directors has decided a cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share for the second quarter of 2025, in line with communication at the Capital Markets Update in February.

Expected total capital distribution for 2025 is USD 9 billion, including a share buy-back programme of up to USD 5 billion. The board has decided to initiate a third tranche of the share buy-back programme of up to USD 1.265 billion. The tranche will commence on 24 July and end no later than 27 October 2025.

The second tranche of the share buy-back programme for 2025 was completed on 17 July 2025 with a total value of USD 1.265 billion.

All share buy-back amounts include shares to be redeemed by the Norwegian state.

*For items marked with an asterisk throughout this report, see Use and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in the Supplementary disclosures.
MIL OSI – Submitted News –
July 23, 2025
England fight back to down Italy in extra time and reach Euro 2025 final

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (2)

hloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra time on Tuesday and reach the Women’s European Championship final.

England fell behind in the first half but hit back to level through Michelle Agyemang six minutes into second-half stoppage time and when Emma Severini pulled down Beth Mead in the box in extra time, Kelly grabbed the chance to decide the game.

Her first effort was saved but she was quick off the mark to rifle in the rebound and send England through to the final where they will face either Spain or Germany.

After a come-from-behind penalty shootout win over Sweden in the quarter-finals, England again flirted with disaster, but their late surge floored Italy, whose hopes of reaching a first final since 1997 were crushed.

The win propelled England into a third successive major final after their Euro 2022 success and World Cup loss to Spain the following year.

With the Italians riding a wave of confidence after a last-minute winner against Norway in their quarter-final, they defended brilliantly and attacked incisively on the break.

Their persistence paid off in the 33rd minute of a gritty semi-final when a ball from the right found its way to Barbara Bonansea, who took a touch before lashing it into the roof of the net.

England then dominated possession and created a slew of chances as the Italians rode their luck, but too often the English attackers unleashed shots from distance that were easily dealt with or flew harmlessly over the bar.

With their hopes of defending their title slowly slipping away, 19-year-old substitute Agyemang snapped up a loose ball in the box and fired home to send the game to extra time.

Agyemang almost scored again with an effort deep into the second half of the extra period, out-sprinting and out-muscling the Italian defence only to see her deft lob towards goal bounce back off the crossbar.

Sensing that they could avoid a repeat of their quarter-final penalty shootout against Sweden, England poured forward and reaped their reward when Mead was fouled in the box, but there was one more twist in the tale.

Kelly took her usual prancing run-up, but Italy keeper Laura Giuliani kept her nerve and saved, only for the England winger to score from the follow-up and seal her side’s spot in Sunday’s final in Basel.

“I just tried my best for the team. It wasn’t supposed to go like that, that penalty, but (I was) ready for the rebound and ready for any opportunity given to me wearing an England badge,” a delighted Kelly said.

England defender Lucy Bronze said they had been forced to dig deep to reach the final.

“Yeah, we don’t know if it’s the easy way it seems this tournament, but we find a way to win,” she said.

“I think it was the 96th minute and then the 118th minute … we just … found a way to get the goals and get the ball (in) the last minute.”

For Italy, who had defended superbly until England’s equaliser, the loss was a devastating blow.

“Obviously, going out like this hurts a lot. Having stood up to the champions should give us a lot of confidence for the future. There are no words to describe the emotions we have experienced on this journey,” coach Andrea Soncin said.

“This evening, for as hard as the girls fought, we definitely deserved a different ending. Many difficult situations to comment on. It’s sad, but I am and we are very proud.”

(Reuters)

July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments 3

Press release

UK sanctions notorious people-smuggling gangs and their enablers in global crackdown

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.
UK sanctions 25 targets at the heart of people-smuggling networks that drive irregular migration to the UK.

Sanctions come on day 1 of the UK’s world-first dedicated sanctions regime targeting irregular migration and organised immigration crime.

Action marks latest step in government’s campaign to secure Britain’s borders and reduce irregular migration, delivering on the Plan for Change.

Gang ring leaders, key intermediaries and suppliers of people-smuggling equipment have today [July 23] been hit with the first ever sanctions targeting irregular migration by the UK.

Today’s sanctions target individuals and entities involved in people-smuggling and driving irregular migration to the UK, from a small boat supplier in Asia, to informal Hawala money movers in the Middle East, to gang leaders based in the Balkans and North Africa.

They cover a range of different activities from supplying small boats explicitly for smuggling, to sourcing fake passports, middlemen facilitating illicit payments through Hawala, people-smuggling via lorries and small boats, and the gangland leaders themselves.

Sanctions can disrupt the flow of money and materials – including freezing property, bank accounts and other assets – which allow organised criminal gangs to operate this vile trade.

The plans are a key example of the FCDO using innovative foreign policy approaches to deliver on the government’s Plan for Change. The regime will be the world’s first dedicated to targeting people-smuggling and organised immigration crime, with the exploitation of vulnerable people by criminals and their associated networks being one of the key drivers of irregular migration to the UK.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said:

This is a landmark moment in the government’s work to tackle organised immigration crime, reduce irregular migration to the UK and deliver on the Plan for Change.

From Europe to Asia we are taking the fight to the people-smugglers who enable irregular migration, targeting them wherever they are in the world and making them pay for their actions. 

My message to the gangs who callously risk vulnerable lives for profit is this: we know who you are, and we will work with our partners around the world to hold you to account.

Among those sanctioned today is Bledar Lala, an Albanian who is in control of the ‘Belgium operations’ of an organised criminal group which smuggles migrants from Belgium across the English Channel to the United Kingdom.

Sanctions have also been brought against a company in China which has advertised their small boats on an online marketplace explicitly for the purpose of people-smuggling. The boats advertised are of the type used by criminal gangs in which migrants are packed, before being sent across the Channel at huge risk.

The UK is also sanctioning Alen Basil, a former police translator who went on to lead a large smuggling network in Serbia, terrorising refugees, with the aid of corrupt policemen. Basil was subsequently found to be living in a house in Serbia worth more than one million euros, bought with money extorted from countless desperate migrants.

Also sanctioned is Mohammed Tetwani, the self-styled “King of Horgos”, who brutally oversaw a migrant camp in Horgos, Serbia and led the Tetwani people-smuggling gang. Tetwani and his followers are known for their violent treatment of refugees who decline their services or cannot pay for them.

Today’s package also includes individuals like Muhammed Khadir Pirot, a hawala banker involved in informal money transfer networks, which people-smugglers use as a way of taking payment from migrants.

All of those sanctioned today are publicly named and barred from engaging with the UK financial system, helping to further undermine their operations.

NCA Director General Graeme Biggar said:

The NCA is determined to use every tool at our disposal to target, disrupt and dismantle the criminal networks involved in people-smuggling, preventing harm to those they exploit for profit and protecting the UK’s border security.

These new sanctions powers will complement that NCA activity. We have worked with the FCDO and partners to progress the designation of these sanctioned persons.

They will give the UK a new way of pursuing, undermining and frustrating the operational capability of a wide range of organised immigration crime networks, including those who facilitate or enable offending.

Today’s designations are the first made under the UK’s new Global Irregular Migration Sanctions Regime. The regime is a world first and empowers the FCDO to impose sanctions not only on individuals and entities involved in people-smuggling to the UK, but also any financiers and companies found to be enabling their activities.

The FCDO has worked closely with the National Crime Agency and other partners to develop its cases and ensure they complement law enforcement activity.

Today’s announcement is part of the FCDO’s three-pronged ‘disrupt, deter, return’ strategy to tackle irregular migration globally. In addition to disrupting organised immigration crime networks through sanctions, the FCDO works with source and transit countries to deter would-be migrants from making a dangerous journey in the first place and works with the Home Office to negotiate the return of people who have no right to be here to their countries of origin, including criminals and failed asylum seekers. Since the election, over 35,000 people have been returned, up 13% on the same period in the year before.

Background

The individuals and entities sanctioned today can be seen below:

Iraqi-linked people-smuggling

Goran Assad Jalal, formed part of an organised crime group which stowed migrants in refrigerated lorries which crossed the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom on at least ten occasions between January and March 2019.

Hemin Ali Salih, helped smuggle migrants into the UK in the backs of lorries.

Dedawan Dazey, a people-smuggler who runs safe houses for migrants in Northern France before they are smuggled to the United Kingdom.

Roman Ranyaye, an Iraqi people-smuggler responsible for the smuggling of migrants from Asia to Europe.

Azad Khoshnaw, for supplying inflatable boats, onboard motors and other maritime equipment for use in people-smuggling of migrants from France to the UK.

Nuzad Khoshnaw, for equipping gangs in Northern France with outboard motors, inflatable boats, and other maritime equipment for use in people-smuggling to the UK.

Nihad Mohsin Xoshnaw, for providing inflatable boats, outboard motors and other maritime equipment used by migrants to cross the English Channel from France.

Hawala Network

Muhammed Khadir Pirot, a hawala banker who controls payments from people being smuggled from the Kurdistan region of Iraq to Europe via Turkey.

Mariwan Jamal, controls money movements through a Hawala banker, which handles payments to people smugglers from migrants in Iraq.

Rafiq Shaqlaway, involved in hawala banking as an advisor to migrants looking to pay smugglers operating routes into Europe via Turkey.

North African gangs operating in the Balkans

Kazawi Gang, a people-smuggling network which controls people-smuggling routes from North Africa into the EU known to deal out harsh punishments to migrants who are unable to pay.

Tetwani Gang, known as one of the Balkan’s most violent people-smuggling gangs, members are reported to hold migrants for ransom and sexually abuse women unable to pay their fees.

Gangland bosses

Bledar Lala, leads a smuggling ring moving people from Belgium across the English Channel to the UK. 

Alen Basil, a former police translator who through violence and intimidation became boss of a large people-smuggling network.

Mohammed Tetwani, the head of the ‘Tetwani’ gang and self-styled “King” of Horgos in Serbia.

Yassine Al Maghribi Al-Kasaoui, the boss of the “Kazawi” gang.

Balkan gangs supplying fake passports

Kavač Gang, a Balkan organised crime organisation known to use fake passports to smuggle its gang members between the Balkans and Turkey.

Škaljari Gang, an organised crime organisation in Montenegro that smuggles criminals between the Balkans and Turkey.

Dalibor Ćurlik, procures fake passports and forged documents for use in the Kavač gang’s people-smuggling.

Almir Jahović, member of the Kavač gang, which is involved in supplying fake passports for smuggling gang members across borders

Marko Petrović, a member of the Kavač gang which sources false identification and passports for use in people-smuggling.

Nikola Vein helps the Škaljari Gang secure fake passports and travel documents for use in people smuggling.

Ratko Živković, a Škaljari Gang associate, which gathers fake passports for the purpose of smuggling gang members across borders.

Dejan Pavlović, a member or close associate of the Škaljari Gang, which supports the manufacture of false identities and passports.

The following company based in China has been designated over the manufacture of inflatable boats being advertised for people smuggling.

Weihai Yamar Outdoors Product Co

Background to the Global Irregular Migration sanctions regime

Using the powers conferred by the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act (the Sanctions Act) the Government has laid secondary legislation before Parliament that introduces a new Global Irregular Migration sanctions regime. The Regulations will be debated by both Houses of Parliament when they return from the summer recess in line with the made affirmative procedure.

The UK Sanctions List FCDO – UK Sanctions List Search – GOV.UK

Asset freeze

An asset freeze prevents any UK citizen, or any business in the UK, from dealing with any funds or economic resources which are owned, held or controlled by the designated person. UK financial sanctions apply to all persons within the territory and territorial sea of the UK and to all UK persons, wherever they are in the world. It also prevents funds or economic resources being provided to or for the benefit of the designated person.

Travel ban

A travel ban means that the designated person must be refused leave to enter or to remain in the United Kingdom, providing the individual is an excluded person under section 8B of the Immigration Act 1971.

Director disqualifications

Where director disqualification sanctions apply, it will be an offence for a person designated for the purpose of those sanctions to act as a director of a company or to take part in the management, formation or promotion of a UK company.

Media enquiries

Email newsdesk@fcdo.gov.uk

Telephone 020 7008 3100

Email the FCDO Newsdesk (monitored 24 hours a day) in the first instance, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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Published 23 July 2025
MIL OSI United Kingdom –
July 23, 2025
Trump accuses Obama of treason in escalating attacks over 2016 Russia probe

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

U.S. President Donald Trump accused former President Barack Obama of “treason” on Tuesday, accusing him, without providing evidence, of leading an effort to falsely tie him to Russia and undermine his 2016 presidential campaign.

A spokesperson for Obama denounced Trump’s claims, saying “these bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”

While Trump has frequently attacked Obama by name, the Republican president has not, since returning to office in January, gone this far in pointing the finger at his Democratic predecessor with allegations of criminal action.

During remarks in the Oval Office, Trump leaped on comments from his intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, on Friday in which she threatened to refer Obama administration officials to the Justice Department for prosecution over an intelligence assessment of Russian interference in the 2016 election.

She declassified documents and said the information she was releasing showed a “treasonous conspiracy” in 2016 by top Obama administration officials to undermine Trump, claims that Democrats called false and politically motivated.

“It’s there, he’s guilty. This was treason,” Trump said on Tuesday, though he offered no proof of his claims. “They tried to steal the election, they tried to obfuscate the election. They did things that nobody’s ever imagined, even in other countries.”

An assessment by the U.S. intelligence community published in January 2017 concluded that Russia, using social media disinformation, hacking and Russian bot farms, sought to damage Democrat Hillary Clinton’s campaign and bolster Trump. The assessment determined that the actual impact was likely limited and showed no evidence that Moscow‘s efforts actually changed voting outcomes.

A 2020 bipartisan report by the Senate intelligence committee had found that Russia used Republican political operative Paul Manafort, the WikiLeaks website and others to try to influence the 2016 election to help Trump’s campaign.

“Nothing in the document issued last week (by Gabbard) undercuts the widely accepted conclusion that Russia worked to influence the 2016 presidential election but did not successfully manipulate any votes,” Obama spokesperson Patrick Rodenbush said in a statement.

TRUMP UNDER PRESSURE

Trump, who has a history of promoting false conspiracy theories, has frequently denounced the assessments as a “hoax.” In recent days, Trump reposted on his Truth Social account a fake video showing Obama being arrested in handcuffs in the Oval Office.

Trump has been seeking to divert attention to other issues after coming under pressure from his conservative base to release more information about Jeffrey Epstein, who died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Backers of conspiracy theories about Epstein have urged Trump, who socialized with the disgraced financier during the 1990s and early 2000s, to release investigative files related to the case.

Trump, asked in the Oval Office about Epstein, quickly pivoted into an attack on Obama and Clinton.

“The witch hunt that you should be talking about is they caught President Obama absolutely cold,” Trump said.

Trump suggested action would be taken against Obama and his former officials, calling the Russia investigation a treasonous act and the former president guilty of “trying to lead a coup.”

“It’s time to start, after what they did to me, and whether it’s right or wrong, it’s time to go after people. Obama has been caught directly,” he said.

Democratic Representative Jim Himes responded on X: “This is a lie. And if he’s confused, the President should ask @SecRubio, who helped lead the bipartisan Senate investigation that unanimously concluded that there was no evidence of politicization in the intelligence community’s behavior around the 2016 election.”

Former Republican Senator Marco Rubio is now Trump’s secretary of state.

Since returning to office, Trump has castigated his political opponents whom he claims weaponized the federal government against him and his allies for the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters and his handling of classified materials after he left office in 2021.

ATTACKS ON PREDECESSORS

Obama has long been a target of Trump. In 2011 he accused then-President Obama of not being born in the United States, prompting Obama to release a copy of his birth certificate.

In recent months, Trump has rarely held back in his rhetorical broadsides against his two Democratic predecessors in a way all but unprecedented in modern times.

He launched an investigation after accusing former President Joe Biden and his staff, without evidence, of a “conspiracy” to use an autopen, an automated device that replicates a person’s signature, to sign sensitive documents on the president’s behalf. Biden has rejected the claim as false and “ridiculous.”

Gabbard’s charge that Obama conspired to subvert Trump’s 2016 election by manufacturing intelligence on Russia’s interference is contradicted by a CIA review ordered by Director John Ratcliffe and published on July 2, a 2018 bipartisan Senate report and declassified documents that Gabbard herself released last week.

The documents show that Gabbard conflated two separate U.S. intelligence findings in alleging that Obama and his national security aides changed an assessment that Russia probably was not trying to influence the election through cyber means.

One finding was that Russia was not trying to hack U.S. election infrastructure to change vote counts and the second was that Moscow probably was using cyber means to influence the U.S. political environment through information and propaganda operations, including by stealing and leaking data from Democratic Party servers.

The January 2017 U.S. intelligence assessment ordered by Obama built on that second finding: that Russian President Vladimir Putin authorized influence operations to sway the 2016 vote to Trump.

The review ordered by Ratcliffe found flaws in the production of that assessment. But it did not contest its conclusion and upheld “the quality and credibility” of a highly classified CIA report on which the assessment’s authors relied.

-REUTERS

July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: More than practice: graduates of capital colleges showed their skills at a demonstration exam

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

Demonstration exams have been completed in the capital’s colleges. This year, more than 25,000 graduates took part in the tests. As part of the certification, they demonstrated their skills in conditions as close as possible to real production. This was reported by the press service of the capital’s Department of Education and Science.

“The demonstration exam is conducted not only in college workshops and laboratories, but also at leading employers’ sites. Based on the results of the certification, graduates receive a digital competency passport – a document with scores for various indicators clearly shows the skills of young specialists and helps employers evaluate their training. In total, over 25 thousand students from Moscow colleges passed the demonstration exam this year, of which more than 15 thousand received excellent marks. The most successful received a job offer,” the department’s press service said.

Thus, graduates of the Moscow Transport College in the specialty “technical operation of rolling stock of railways” demonstrated their professional competencies at the Moscow Metro. During the exam, they performed operations on the technical maintenance of the current collector and safety valve of the electric train. The guys were faced with the task of identifying and replacing faulty elements, and most of them did an excellent job.

Students from the A.A. Nikolaev Moscow Automobile and Road College and the I.A. Likhachev Moscow Technological College were able to demonstrate their skills in updated laboratories and workshops. Future specialists diagnosed faults in the chassis, steering and braking systems, disassembled and assembled engines, eliminated faults in electrical equipment, and adjusted wheel alignment angles. Representatives of leading industry companies such as Rolf, Avtogermes, Setrans, Avtotrans, Favorit Motors, MASH, Haval Motor Manufacturing Rus, Severny Put, AMO and the Irbis Group of Companies acted as experts.

Students of the capital’s college will learn to repair cars using virtual technologies

Students of Polytechnic College No. 8 named after twice Hero of the Soviet Union I.F. Pavlov and Moscow State Educational Complex passed a demonstration exam at the site of practical training of Moscow colleges “Rudnevo”. Future electricians assembled signal analyzers, eliminated coded faults and adjusted equipment. Welders worked with carbon and alloy steel and made seams. Machine operators adjusted equipment, manufactured parts on it, checked the obtained accuracy and quality of products. Representatives of partner enterprises monitored the progress of the tasks: Moscow Machine-Building Plant “Avangard”, Moscow Design and Production Complex “Universal” named after A.I. Privalov, production complex “Salut” of JSC “United Engine Corporation” of Rostec.

Students of the College of Architecture, Design and Reengineering No. 26 demonstrated professional skills in the field of polymer composite manufacturing technology. Young craftsmen developed product drawings, compiled an operational map of the technological process and calculated the characteristics according to which they manufactured a compressed gas cylinder from basalt plastic.

The exam was held at the State Research Institute (RI) of Graphite-Based Structural Materials “NIIgrafit” of the state corporation “Rosatom”. As Deputy Director for Science and Innovations of this institute Artur Gareev noted, before the exam, students underwent intensive specialized training in the laboratories and workshops of the institute. According to him, the demonstration exam became an objective confirmation that graduates have all the necessary competencies to work with modern polymeric materials and technologies.

The Institute has been fruitfully cooperating with the College of Architecture, Design and Reengineering No. 26 for seven years, annually accepting up to 40 students for practical training in various specialties. The most talented and motivated students join the team of specialists. Today, graduates of this college successfully work in key divisions of the Research Institute, for example, in the testing center, the functional materials department and the technology department, and make a real contribution to the development of materials science and high-tech production.

Exhibition of professions: how open days are held at the College of Architecture, Design and Reengineering No. 26

At the updated culinary training ground, students of the Moscow educational complex “West” studying in the areas of “cooking and confectionery” and “cook, confectioner” took a demonstration exam. The guys prepared dishes using classic and modern technologies – from stewing and baking to tempering and working with a vacuum. Experts assessed compliance with sanitary standards, taste qualities, organization of the workplace and accuracy of recipes.

“Taking the demonstration exam was nerve-wracking, but incredibly valuable. After all, you work under the supervision of experts and must show results not just for a grade, but according to professional standards. This is a real simulation of the conditions of a professional kitchen. During the exam, I understood how important it is to organize the workplace and the logic of actions – everything that the masters taught. In college, I learned to work according to regulations, keep the pace, control the quality of products at each stage and observe safety precautions. Now I work in a restaurant as a hot shop cook and I can say: the demonstration exam was the final test of professionalism for me,” said Sofia Sitnikova, a graduate of the Moscow educational complex “West”.

Future tourism specialists from the College of Hospitality Industry and Management No. 23 confirmed their professional competencies at the Lotte Hotel Moscow. They met and accommodated guests, made work schedules, conducted business correspondence and developed communication templates with clients. Experts assessed politeness, literacy and understanding of the principles of hotel service.

This year, the number of budget places in Moscow colleges for ninth-graders in the capital has increased to a record 43 thousand. Applicants can choose from more than 150 professions and specialties in all sectors of the city’s economy.

Moscow ninth-graders who graduated from school this year will be able to submit applications until July 26. The application period for programs with entrance examinations has ended. Moscow ninth-graders of previous years, Moscow eleventh-graders, as well as out-of-town applicants will be able to submit applications until August 15, and for programs with entrance examinations – until August 10.

Applicants are allowed to choose five specialties at one educational institution at the same time or distribute them among several. Applications can be submitted electronically viamos.ru portal.

Detailed information about in-demand professions and specialties taught in the capital’s colleges is available on the website “Colleges of Moscow”, in the same names telegram channel and the community on the social network “VKontakte”.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Chinese commerce minister holds video meeting with EU trade commissioner

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

BEIJING, July 23 — Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao held a meeting via video link with the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, according to a statement released Wednesday by China’s Ministry of Commerce.

The two sides conducted frank and in-depth discussions on China-European Union (EU) economic and trade cooperation and related key issues. Wang also made solemn representations regarding the EU’s inclusion of two Chinese financial institutions in its 18th round of sanctions against Russia, said the statement.

MIL OSI China News –

July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Russia expands entry ban list in response to EU’s new sanctions

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

Russia has substantially expanded its entry ban list of representatives of EU institutions and member states, as well as other European countries, the Russian foreign ministry said Tuesday.

The list includes members of law enforcement agencies, government and commercial organisations, and citizens of EU member countries and other Western countries responsible for “supplying military aid to Kiev, facilitating deliveries of dual-purpose products to Ukraine, engaging in activities aimed at undermining Russia’s territorial integrity, or organising blockades against Russian vessels and cargo in the Baltic Sea,” said the ministry in a statement in response to the EU’s 17th and 18th packages of sanctions against Russia.

It includes representatives of EU bodies, national authorities of EU countries and other European states involved in politically motivated prosecution of Russian officials for alleged “illegal detentions and deportations from Ukrainian territory,” those supporting the creation of a so-called “tribunal” against the Russian leadership, and advocates of confiscating Russian state assets or redirecting revenues from them to the benefit of Kiev, it said.

The list also covers individuals responsible for drafting or enforcing anti-Russia sanctions, those attempting to damage Russia’s relations with other states, outspoken Russophobic activists and representatives of the academic community, as well as EU and European Parliament deputies who have voted for anti-Russia resolutions and draft laws, it added.

“Further sanctions-related decisions by the EU will also be met with a timely and appropriate response,” said the ministry.

The Council of the European Union approved the 17th and 18th packages of sanctions on Russia on May 20 and July 18, respectively.

The 18th package of sanctions blacklisted over 50 individuals and entities. The price cap for Russian oil was reduced from 60 U.S. dollars to 47.6 U.S. dollars per barrel. The EU also banned the import of petroleum products made of Russian oil.

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July 23, 2025

MIL-OSI: BAWAG Group publishes Q2 2025 results: Net profit € 210 million and RoTCE 27.6%, full year outlook reconfirmed

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

VIENNA, Austria – July 23, 2025 – Today, BAWAG Group released its results for the second quarter 2025, reporting a net profit of € 210 million, earnings per share of € 2.65, and a RoTCE of 27.6%. Pre-provision profits were at € 345 million and the cost-income ratio at 37.5%. This resulted in a net profit of € 411 million, earnings per share of € 5.19, and a RoTCE of 26.7% for the first half of 2025.

The CET1 ratio was at 13.5% after deducting the share buyback of € 175 million and the dividend accrual of € 226 million for the first half 2025. The NPL ratio remained at a low level of 0.7% at the end of the second quarter, reflecting our consistently strong asset quality.

The operating performance of our business remained solid during the second quarter 2025. The ECB policy rates have come down further with average 3-month Euribor down by 50 basis points in the second quarter compared to the prior quarter. We reconfirm our outlook across P&L lines as well as our full year and mid-term targets, as presented during the Investor Day on March 4, 2025.

Anas Abuzaakouk, CEO, commented: “We delivered another strong quarter with net profit of € 210 million, EPS of € 2.65, and a return on tangible common equity of 28% while continuing to integrate our recent acquisitions, which are progressing well. The operating performance of our businesses across the Group was solid, but we continue to be patient and disciplined with € 15 billion cash, over 20% of our balance sheet, in a market environment where we believe credit is frothy. We also received regulatory approval for a share buyback of € 175 million, in line with our capital distribution target of over 13% through 2025, landing at a CET1 ratio of 13.5% after deducting the buyback in the second quarter.

As always, our success was not possible without our team members across BAWAG Group who work tirelessly on behalf of our customers, shareholders, and the communities we serve. Their dedication, passion, and relentless pursuit of excellence set us apart. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together – and even more excited about what lies ahead.”

The earnings presentation is available on https://www.bawaggroup.com.

Delivering strong H1 2025 results as a larger group

in € million	Q2 ’25	Change vs prior year (in %)	H1’25	Change vs prior year (in %)
Core revenues	547.9	40	1,082.7	38
Net interest income	457.6	45	903.4	43
Net commission income	90.3	19	179.3	18
Operating income	551.9	41	1,085.7	40
Operating expenses	(206.7)	62	(404.3)	59
Pre-provision profit	345.2	31	681.4	31
Regulatory charges	(10.4)	>100	(20.0)	>100
Risk costs	(52.0)	86	(111.2)	92
Profit before tax	283.9	22	551.9	21
Net profit	210.2	20	411.2	20

RoTCE	27.6%	3.3pts	26.7%	2.7pts
CIR	37.5%	4.9pts	37.2%	4.4pts
Earnings per share (€)	2.65	20%	5.19	20%
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)	237%	17pts	237%	17pts

Earnings presentation
BAWAG Group will host the earnings call with our CEO Anas Abuzaakouk and CFO Enver Siručić at 10 a.m. CEST on 23 July 2025. The webcast details are available on our website under Financial Results | BAWAG Group.

About BAWAG Group
BAWAG Group AG is a publicly listed holding company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, serving our over 4 million retail, small business, corporate, real estate and public sector customers across Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The Group operates under various brands and across multiple channels offering comprehensive savings, payment, lending, leasing, investment, building society, factoring and insurance products and services. Our goal is to deliver simple, transparent, and affordable financial products and services that our customers need.

BAWAG Group’s Investor Relations website https://www.bawaggroup.com/ir contains further information, including financial and other information for investors.

Forward-looking statement
This release contains “forward-looking statements” regarding the financial condition, results of operations, business plans and future performance of BAWAG Group. Words such as “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “could” and other similar expressions are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s expectations as of the date hereof and are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic conditions, the regulatory environment, loan concentrations, vendors, employees, technology, competition, and interest rates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements as actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Neither BAWAG Group nor any of its affiliates, advisors or representatives shall have any liability whatsoever (in negligence or otherwise) for any loss howsoever arising from any use of this report or its content or otherwise arising in connection with this document. This report does not constitute an offer or invitation to purchase or subscribe for any securities and neither it nor any part of it shall form the basis of or be relied upon in connection with any contract or commitment whatsoever. This statement is included for the express purpose of invoking “safe harbor provisions”.

Financial Community:
Jutta Wimmer (Head of Investor Relations)
Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-22474

IR Hotline: +43 (0) 5 99 05-34444
E-mail: investor.relations@bawaggroup.com

Media:
Manfred Rapolter (Head of Corporate Communications & Social Engagement)
Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-31210
E-mail: communications@bawaggroup.com

This text can also be downloaded from our website: https://www.bawaggroup.com

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July 23, 2025

MIL-OSI: BAWAG Group publishes Q2 2025 results: Net profit € 210 million and RoTCE 27.6%, full year outlook reconfirmed

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

The earnings presentation is available on https://www.bawaggroup.com.

Delivering strong H1 2025 results as a larger group

in € million	Q2 ’25	Change vs prior year (in %)	H1’25	Change vs prior year (in %)
Core revenues	547.9	40	1,082.7	38
Net interest income	457.6	45	903.4	43
Net commission income	90.3	19	179.3	18
Operating income	551.9	41	1,085.7	40
Operating expenses	(206.7)	62	(404.3)	59
Pre-provision profit	345.2	31	681.4	31
Regulatory charges	(10.4)	>100	(20.0)	>100
Risk costs	(52.0)	86	(111.2)	92
Profit before tax	283.9	22	551.9	21
Net profit	210.2	20	411.2	20

RoTCE	27.6%	3.3pts	26.7%	2.7pts
CIR	37.5%	4.9pts	37.2%	4.4pts
Earnings per share (€)	2.65	20%	5.19	20%
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)	237%	17pts	237%	17pts

BAWAG Group’s Investor Relations website https://www.bawaggroup.com/ir contains further information, including financial and other information for investors.

Financial Community:
Jutta Wimmer (Head of Investor Relations)
Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-22474

IR Hotline: +43 (0) 5 99 05-34444
E-mail: investor.relations@bawaggroup.com

Media:
Manfred Rapolter (Head of Corporate Communications & Social Engagement)
Tel: +43 (0) 5 99 05-31210
E-mail: communications@bawaggroup.com

This text can also be downloaded from our website: https://www.bawaggroup.com

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July 23, 2025

MIL-OSI: Equinor second quarter 2025 results
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Equinor (OSE:EQNR, NYSE:EQNR) delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.53 billion and USD 1.74 billion after tax* in the second quarter of 2025. Equinor reported a net operating income of USD 5.72 billion and a net income of USD 1.32 billion. Adjusted net income* was USD 1.67 billion, leading to adjusted earnings per share* of USD 0.64.

Solid financial results
- Strong operational performance and production growth
- Higher US onshore gas production capturing higher prices
- Stable cost and capex in line with guidance
- Balance sheet remains robust through lower price environment
Strategic progress
- Delivered key milestones on Johan Castberg, Johan Sverdrup phase 3 and Fram South/Troll
- Announced divestment of the Peregrino field in Brazil for USD 3.5 billion
- Financial close of Baltyk 2 & 3 offshore wind projects in Poland
- Empire Wind 1 project development back in execution. Impairments driven by regulatory changes for future offshore wind projects leading to a loss of future synergies on South Brooklyn Marine Terminal, and increased exposure to tariffs
Capital distribution
- Ordinary cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share, third tranche of share buy-back of up to USD 1.265 billion
- Expected total capital distribution of USD 9 billion in 2025
Anders Opedal, President and CEO of Equinor ASA:

“We are on track to deliver production growth in 2025 in line with our guidance. Strong operational performance and Johan Castberg reaching plateau are key contributors this quarter. In today’s volatile markets we stay committed to being a long-term energy provider to Europe.”

“Last year, we strengthened our onshore gas portfolio in the US and this has created substantial value this quarter, with a fifty percent increase in gas production at prices almost eighty percent higher than the same time last year.“

“We continue to progress our portfolio in renewables, and the Empire Wind 1 project development is back in execution. We have reached financial close for the Baltyk 2 & 3 offshore wind projects in Poland at favourable terms, contributing to strong returns.”

Solid production

Equinor delivered a total equity production of 2,096 mboe per day in the second quarter, up 2% from 2,048 mboe in the same quarter last year.

On the Norwegian continental shelf the operational performance was strong. New production from the Johan Castberg field reaching plateau and Halten East contributed. Together, this offset natural decline, impact from the turnaround at Hammerfest LNG and maintenance at the Kollsnes processing plant.

The acquisition of additional interests in US onshore assets in 2024, and higher production from these assets, contributed to a 28% increase in oil and gas production from US in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year.

The production from the international upstream segment, excluding US, is down compared to the same quarter last year, due to exits from Nigeria and Azerbaijan in 2024. Higher production in Brazil, and new wells in Argentina and Angola, contributed positively.

The total power generation from the renewable portfolio was 0.83 TWh. The increase compared to second quarter last year is due to ramp up of power production from Dogger Bank A and new production from the onshore wind farm Lyngsåsa in Sweden which was acquired in first quarter 2025.

In the quarter, Equinor completed 5 offshore exploration wells on the NCS with 2 commercial discoveries.

Strong financial results

Equinor delivered an adjusted operating income* of USD 6.53 billion and USD 1.74 billion after tax* in the second quarter of 2025. The results are affected by lower liquids prices, which were partially offset by higher gas prices and higher production.

The reported net operating income of USD 5.72 billion is down from USD 7.66 billion in the same quarter last year. This is impacted by an impairment of USD 955 million due to regulatory changes causing loss of synergies from future offshore wind projects and increased exposure to tariffs. Of this, USD 763 million is related to Empire Wind 1/South Brooklyn Marine Terminal project and the remainder is related to the Empire Wind 2 lease.

Equinor realised a European gas price of USD 12.0 per mmbtu and realised liquids prices were USD 63.0 per bbl in the second quarter.

Adjusted operating and administrative expenses* are stable from the same quarter last year.

Strong operational performance generated cash flows provided by operating activities, before taxes paid and working capital items, of USD 9.17 billion for the second quarter.

Equinor paid two NCS tax instalments totalling USD 6.85 billion in the quarter. From August, the payments of tax on the NCS will be changed to ten installments annually, and for third quarter Equinor expects to pay two installments of NOK 19.7 billion each.

Cash flow from operations after taxes paid* ended at USD 1.94 billion.

Organic capital expenditure* was USD 3.40 billion for the quarter, and total capital expenditures were USD 3.58 billion.

The net debt to capital employed adjusted ratio* was 15.2% at the end of the second quarter, compared to 6.9% at the end of the first quarter of 2025. The calculation of net debt ratio includes the effect of the Norwegian state’s share of the share buy-back, at USD 4.26 billion paid in July.

Strategic progress

Since the end of the last quarter, Equinor progressed projects to facilitate long-term production and value creation on the Norwegian continental shelf. The plan for development and operation on Fram South was submitted and final investment decision was made on Johan Sverdrup phase 3 in the North Sea which are expected to increase the recoverable volumes from the field by 40-50 million boe.

After less than three months in production, the Johan Castberg field in the Barents Sea reached plateau on 17 June. The same month, an oil discovery estimated at approximately 9-15 million barrels was made in the area and can contribute with additional reserves for the field.

Equinor and Centrica signed a long-term gas sales agreement of 55 TWh of natural gas per year for a period of 10 years, demonstrating the importance of long-term gas supplies from the NCS to support the UK’s energy security.

Equinor continues to high-grade its international portfolio. In the quarter, the sale of the Peregrino field in Brazil for USD 3.5 billion was announced. Equinor will focus on the start-up of the Bacalhau field expected on stream later in 2025 and progressing the Raia gas project. New exploration acreage in the Santos basin was awarded.

Financial close was announced on the Baltyk 2 and Baltyk 3 offshore wind projects with financing packages totalling EUR 6 billion. The wind projects are located offshore Poland with an expected total capacity of 1.4 GW.

Competitive capital distribution

The board of directors has decided a cash dividend of USD 0.37 per share for the second quarter of 2025, in line with communication at the Capital Markets Update in February.

Expected total capital distribution for 2025 is USD 9 billion, including a share buy-back programme of up to USD 5 billion. The board has decided to initiate a third tranche of the share buy-back programme of up to USD 1.265 billion. The tranche will commence on 24 July and end no later than 27 October 2025.

The second tranche of the share buy-back programme for 2025 was completed on 17 July 2025 with a total value of USD 1.265 billion.

All share buy-back amounts include shares to be redeemed by the Norwegian state.

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*For items marked with an asterisk throughout this report, see Use and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures in the Supplementary disclosures.

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Further information from:

Investor relations
Bård Glad Pedersen, Senior vice president Investor relations,
+47 918 01 791 (mobile)

Press
Sissel Rinde, Vice president Media relations,
+47 412 60 584 (mobile)

This information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section 5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act

Attachments
- Equinor Second quarter 2025 Financial Statements and Review
- CFO presentation – Second quarter 2025 results
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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: NSU Advanced Engineering School Launches Three Advanced Training Programs as Part of the National Project “New Materials and Chemistry”

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Novosibirsk State University –

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The NSU Advanced Engineering School has launched three unique advanced training programs within the framework of the national project “New Materials and Chemistry”. These courses are aimed at training specialists capable of solving critical import substitution problems in high-tech industries. The training is free thanks to a state subsidy.

The national project “New Materials and Chemistry” sets an ambitious goal: to achieve technological independence of Russia in the production of chemical products, advanced materials and rare earth metals by 2030. To do this, it is necessary to train a new generation of personnel – engineers who are proficient in digital design tools and capable of implementing innovations.

NSU PISh was among the winners of the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation for the provision of subsidies for the implementation of educational programs. Director of NSU PISh Sergey Golovin noted:

— The training of elite engineers is carried out through a project approach with the participation of high-tech companies. These courses are a tool for closing the personnel shortage in strategic sectors of the economy.

The courses were developed jointly with industrial partners – enterprises of the petrochemical cluster, and cover popular areas of CFD modeling.

Basic Course on Modeling Flow Dynamics in Ansys Fluent CFD Package

The ANSYS software suite is an advanced suite of computer-aided engineering modeling tools that uses the finite element method.

The main objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic principles of CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modeling. Three main stages can be distinguished: preprocessing — preparation of a geometric model, creation of a finite element mesh, setting the physical properties of the medium, initial and boundary conditions; calculation stage, postprocessing — visualization and interpretation of the obtained calculation results, assessment of the adequacy of the selected model. The course covers all stages of hydrodynamics modeling in the Ansys environment. As a result, each participant in the program will be able to solve several problems from start to finish using the Ansys Fluent package.

Video about the course

Computer simulation of reactive flows in the Ansys Fluent software package

Ansys Fluent can be used to simulate a wide range of chemical processes.

There are several approaches to mathematical modeling of chemical processes. This course examines an approach that simultaneously calculates both flow hydrodynamics and chemical transformations. This is possible using the Ansys Fluent package, a modern and versatile software suite that allows you to take into account the flow of the medium, the thermal processes that occur during this, as well as chemical transformations during reactions and combustion. Students will not only learn about the theoretical foundations of mathematical models, but will also solve several problems – from creating a geometric model and constructing a grid to performing calculations and processing the results.

Video about the course

Course on modeling heat transfer processes in the CFD package Ansys Fluent

All types of heat transfer, such as conduction, convection and radiation, can be calculated in the Ansys Fluent software package.

There are three types of heat exchange: conduction, convection and radiation. The course offers basic mathematical models for all of the above processes. Using the example of such problems as mixing liquids of different temperatures, heating a thick-walled closed metal cell with air, and propagation of a rectilinear radiation beam, students will learn about choosing physical models in the Ansys Fluent PC, setting the physical properties of the medium for such problems, and will gain experience in solving them and processing the results. The course will be an excellent starting point for modeling heat exchange problems in hydrodynamics.

Video about the course

The courses are designed for students and citizens of the Russian Federation with higher or secondary specialized education. All programs are conducted remotely with a flexible schedule. Upon completion of training, participants receive a state-issued certificate of advanced training.

You can choose a course and register by link

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: At least 17 killed in Zimbabwe bus-truck collision

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

HARARE, July 23 (Xinhua) — At least 17 people were killed in Zimbabwe on Tuesday morning when a truck collided head-on with a commuter bus near the town of Chitungwiza, 25 km south of the capital Harare, state-run Herald newspaper reported.

According to her, the truck crashed into the bus and dragged it for some distance, after which it overturned.

Zimbabwe police confirmed the crash but did not disclose the exact number of casualties, saying an investigation was underway.

According to the Zimbabwe Road Safety Council, road accidents kill about 150 people a month in the country. Police say careless driving, including speeding and failure to follow the rules, and faulty vehicles are common causes of accidents. –0–

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July 23, 2025
Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time

Source: Government of India

Source: Government of India (4)

President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the “woke” and “divisive” U.N. culture and education agency UNESCO, the White House said on Tuesday, repeating a move he took in his first term that was reversed by Joe Biden.

The withdrawal from the Paris-based agency, which was founded after World War Two to promote peace through international cooperation in education, science, and culture, will take effect at the end of next year.

The move is in line with the Trump administration’s broader “America-first” foreign policy, which includes a deep skepticism of multilateral groups, including the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, and the NATO alliance.

White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly said UNESCO “supports woke, divisive cultural and social causes that are totally out-of-step with the commonsense policies that Americans voted for.”

The State Department accused UNESCO of supporting “a globalist, ideological agenda for international development at odds with our America First foreign policy”.

It said its decision to admit the Palestinians as a member state was “highly problematic, contrary to U.S. policy, and contributed to the proliferation of anti-Israel rhetoric.”

UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay said she deeply regretted Trump’s decision, but it was “expected, and UNESCO has prepared for it.”

Posting on X, French President Emmanuel Macron professed “unwavering support” for the “universal protector” of world heritage and said the U.S. move would not weaken France’s commitment to UNESCO.

UNESCO officials said the U.S. withdrawal would have some limited impact on U.S.-financed programs.

Azoulay said UNESCO had diversified funding sources, receiving only about 8% of its budget from Washington.

UNESCO was one of several international bodies Trump withdrew from during his first term, along with the World Health Organization, the Paris Agreement climate change accord, and the U.N. Human Rights Council. During his second term, he has largely reinstated those steps.

Trump’s pick to be his U.N. envoy, Mike Waltz, said this month the United Nations needs reform while expressing confidence that “we can make the U.N. great again.”

ISRAEL PRAISES US ‘MORAL SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP’

Israel welcomed the U.S. decision with its U.N. ambassador, Danny Danon, accusing UNESCO of “consistent misguided anti-Israel bias.”

In a post on X, Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, thanked Washington for its “moral support and leadership” and said that “Singling out Israel and politicization by member states must end, in this and all professional UN agencies.”

U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the senior Democrat on the Republican-controlled Senate Foreign Relations Committee, called Trump’s decision “short-sighted and a win for China,” which she said became the largest financial contributor to UNESCO after Trump last withdrew from the agency.

UNESCO officials said all relevant agency statements had been agreed with both Israel and the Palestinians over the past eight years.

Azoulay said the U.S. had given the same reasons for its pullout as it had seven years ago “even though the situation has changed profoundly, political tensions have receded, and UNESCO today constitutes a rare forum for consensus on concrete and action-oriented multilateralism.”

“These claims also contradict the reality of UNESCO’s efforts, particularly in the field of Holocaust education and the fight against antisemitism,” she added.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization is best known for designating World Heritage Sites, including the U.S. Grand Canyon and Egypt’s pyramids.

It lists 26 sites in the United States, including the Statue of Liberty, on its World Heritage List which highlights 1,248 global locations of “outstanding universal value.”

Washington has had a troubled relationship with UNESCO over the years.

It was a founding member in 1945 but first withdrew in 1984 to protest alleged financial mismanagement and perceived anti-U.S. bias during the Cold War.

It returned in 2003 under President George W. Bush, who said UNESCO had undertaken needed reforms, but in 2011 the Obama administration announced it was stopping funding for the agency following its vote to grant the Palestinians full membership.

Trump’s first administration announced in 2017 it was quitting after accusing UNESCO of anti-Israeli bias, with Washington owing $542 million in dues, before former President Biden reversed the decision in 2023.

(Reuters)

July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: How Moscow Student Parliamentary Clubs Support SVO Fighters

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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Since the beginning of the year, activists from the capital’s student parliamentary clubs (SPK) to fighters of the special military operation (SVO) and residents of the new subjects of the Russian Federation.

“The collection of humanitarian aid is carried out within the framework of the project “SPKpomogaet”. The guys collect and send necessary things: medicines, paracord bracelets, basic necessities. They make many things with their own hands, for example, camouflage nets, trench candles. Aid is delivered to both military personnel and civilians,” noted

Marina Prozorova, Deputy Head of the Department of Territorial Executive Authorities of Moscow.

Activists often deliver humanitarian aid themselves. They delivered diesel generators, heat guns, access points for uninterrupted Internet, water boilers and drone components to the 88th reconnaissance and sabotage brigade “Espanola”. Activists also delivered humanitarian aid to the Donetsk city specialized children’s home.

“We are creating a system of assistance where every student can make their contribution. The guys unite for a good cause, this not only changes the lives of others, but also cultivates in us civic responsibility, mutual support and the ability to work in a team,” said the chairman of the student parliamentary clubs of the Russian State Academy of Intellectual Property Matvey Potekhin.

Student parliamentary clubs are a project of the capital’s Development Center, a subordinate institution Department of territorial executive authorities of Moscow. It includes active students from 55 Moscow universities who develop leadership skills, debate, participate in lawmaking and pave their career path. By inspiring students to actively participate in the life of the city and the country, student parliamentary clubs contribute to the formation of a new generation of patriots. To join the project, you must submit application.

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

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Chewbacca, Lexus and Kus: What unusual nicknames do Muscovites give their dogs?

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

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Since the beginning of 2025, more than 24,677 dogs have already undergone the registration procedure in the Moscow State Veterinary Service. Doctors from state veterinary clinics told about the most unusual nicknames of four-legged patients.

Give a special name

The most popular and common names for tailed friends in Moscow remain Jackie, Rich, Alma, Busya, Jessie, Mickey, Barney and Tyson. However, many owners call their dog something special.

This summer alone, Moscow State Veterinary Service veterinarians received more than 100 tailed patients whose nicknames surprised or made people smile. For example, the Krasnogvardeyskaya Veterinary Clinic was visited by owners of dogs named Pedro, Leonid Petrovich, Uksus, and Anakonda. The Kuntsevo Veterinary Clinic was visited by a tailed patient of the Bichon Frise breed named Pushkin.

Some Muscovites name their dogs after famous people. Thus, the capital’s state veterinary service has registered Ornella Muti, Jackie Chan, Uma Thurman, Beyoncé, Sarah Jessica, Jobs, Zidane, Timati, Veronica Castro, as well as Barclay de Tolly and Che Guevara.

Among the owners there are also fans of the Harry Potter books. Most of them live in the north-east of Moscow. Several dogs named Harry are registered there, as well as Lovegood, Cedric and Neville. In addition, there are pets Albus and Nymphadora in the capital.

In addition, Moscow is home to a dog named Indiana Jones, as well as several Sheldons, Leonards, and Pennys. No less popular with dog owners are the names of Star Wars characters — pets are called Leia, Yoda, and Chewbacca.

Prada, Gucci and Glamour are no longer rare names for pets – they are found in several districts of the capital.

Fashion trends

The most common trend in the capital is to give pets “tasty” names. For example, Caramel, Biscuit, Bun, Bagel, Muffin, Toffee, Gingerbread, Zephyr, Donut, Truffle, Candy, Cheesecake, Cappuccino and Milfey. The nicknames Baton, Blinchik, Belyash, Shashlik, Jamon and Ratatouille are found in veterinary passports. And also Carrot, Plum, Olive, Date, Tofu and Chuka.

This year, another interesting trend has been noted in state veterinary clinics: the number of dogs named in the Russian tradition is increasing. For example, they are given nicknames Afanasy, Timofey, Misha, Lelik, Igorek, Fedor, Semyon, Filya, Vasily, Kuzya and Stepan. Among the female options, Vasilisa, Lyusya, Tosya, Zosya, Frosya, Efrosinia and Dunyasha are popular.

The unusual nicknames of pets can give clues about the hobbies or professions of their owners. Thus, Lexus, Infinity and Mercedes probably live in the homes of lovers of beautiful cars, and dogs named Propofol and Dopamine are most likely from a family of doctors.

Muscovites call proud, brave and noble dogs Count, Tsar, Milord, Richard the Lionheart or Lancelot. There are also nicknames reminiscent of other animals – Hedgehog, Fish, Fox and Sable.

Apparently, when love for a pet is so overwhelming that you want to record it in a passport, dogs with the nicknames Zhemchuzhinka, Prelest’, Kolka, Radost’, Zabava and Charodey appear.

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Super short and complex nicknames

You can also draw the attention of others to your pet with a super short nickname. Among the patients of state veterinary clinics are dogs Kus, Viy, Ukho and Chek.

Some owners like complex compound nicknames. Among the most interesting are Black-Eyed Diva, Tsar’s Gift, Master of Life, Ray of Happiness, Wave of Positive, Agathis Zaznobushka, Supreme Witch and Tough Nut. One of the longest and most impressive nicknames was recorded this summer at the Donskaya Veterinary Clinic, where a tailed patient came with a note in her passport: “Your Charming Blagoslava Schastlivaya”.

Among the unique dog nicknames, the state veterinary service doctors also singled out Filon, Baraklyush, Albufeira, Kapitoshka, Matryoshka, Lampa, Penka, Pulya and Kometa. No less original are the names of male pets. Among them are Saburik, Khryuntik, Kubik, Vintik, April, Yellow, Green, Runner, Sequel, Adrenaline, Pixel, Diesel, Barmaley and Academician.

Nicknames that were popular in the past have now become rare. This year, only one Zhucha has been registered in the capital. Also, there are only one Bobik, Barbos and Druzhok.

The Moscow State Veterinary Service reminded that dog registration is mandatory in the capital. This procedure is free, takes no more than 15 minutes and is carried out at any state veterinary clinic. You can get detailed information, as well as make an appointment with a veterinarian, at the State Veterinary Service contact center by calling 24 hours a day: 7 495 612-12-12.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial Literacy Marathon to Be Held in Zaryadye Park in August

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At the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” A financial literacy marathon will be held from August 8 to 24. This was reported by Elena Zyabbarova, Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Finance.

The Zapovednoye Posledstvo and the small amphitheater in Zaryadye Park will become the centers of financial education in Moscow.

“Moscow invests in people and continues to develop projects that shape the financial culture of city residents. A bright and large-scale event of the summer in the city will be the financial literacy marathon. Over 350 various events will be held in Zaryadye Park over 17 August days – from interactive games, master classes and quizzes to financial cartoons, film lectures and humorous monologues. The marathon program is designed to meet the interests of all age groups. It does not matter whether you are a schoolchild, a student, a parent, an entrepreneur or a representative of the older generation – everyone will find a clear, useful and interesting format for improving financial literacy. We are especially looking forward to seeing young people at the marathon. Through games, technology and communication, we will help you learn how to manage your finances easily and interestingly. These skills will be needed in everyday life, will allow you to build your future and develop the city,” said Elena Zyabbarova.

Marathon for everyone

For children aged six to 10, the organizers have prepared a special program. It includes events of various formats – financial cartoons, interactive game classes, master classes and quizzes. Young guests in the company of their peers, experts and teachers will learn what money is and how to use it correctly, learn to plan purchases, and will be able to set their first financial goals in life and achieve them.

Children aged 11 to 14 will discuss topics of digital and tax literacy, financial security, fraud, banking products and services. Participants will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will help them feel more confident when making important decisions in the family and understand that financial literacy is very important for achieving success and prosperity in the future. Board games and quizzes will give them the opportunity to demonstrate their erudition, imagination and resourcefulness – both individually and in teams.

Young and adult visitors will meet not only practicing experts from the financial sphere, but also representatives of other professions, media personalities and popular bloggers. Using examples from their practice and personal life, they will show that finances are not only a budget, income and expenses, but also our habits, attitudes, desires and life goals.

Together with the guests, the experts will analyze practical situations and give advice on managing personal finances. In addition, they will tell you how to skillfully avoid various traps, touch on the topic of the psychology of the family budget, answer current questions and help you look at yourself from the outside with humor.

The marathon program also includes theme days. For example, guests can expect Savings and Investments Day, Long-Term Planning Day, Financial Security Day, Responsible Borrowing Day, and Entrepreneurship Day.

Conversational robots and virtual reality

In addition to educational events, guests will also be entertained. Digital tools will be used for this purpose at the marathon site. Guests of the “Zapovedny Posledstvo” will be greeted by robotic cats and robotic dogs, with whom they can play and take memorable photos.

Android robots will tell visitors the schedule of events, talk about finances and family budgets. A robot artist will draw a portrait of a financially literate person of the future, and robot bartenders will treat them to drinks. In a futuristic “laboratory” Muscovites will be able to take a financial DNA test, and on the “Catch a Fraud” slot machine – check their reaction.

Visitors will also be offered to take a financial test to assess their own knowledge. After answering a few questions, they will receive personal recommendations and links to useful materials for further self-education.

In the virtual reality simulator area, those who wish can hone their skills in managing personal finances. Here you can try yourself in the role of a tax consultant or a bank employee and learn how to recognize fraudsters and check the reliability of organizations.

Interactive art objects will help to understand the strategic importance of financial literacy and the practical benefits of knowledge, and time capsules will help to set an important goal. Photos with the marathon mascot, Murrfin, will help to preserve vivid memories and emotions.

All events will be free, but pre-registration is required to attend. The most active participants will receive surprises and memorable souvenirs.

You can find out more and find the program of events at the “Zapovedny Posledstvo” on the official website of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”. Information about events in the small amphitheater of Zaryadye Park is also available onwebsite. You can also follow the news of the financial literacy marathon in the telegram channel “Open Budget of Moscow”.

“Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030” is an opportunity to get acquainted with the future on a citywide scale by trying out its technologies that are already being used in the capital today. Children and adults will be able to communicate with robots and artificial intelligence, watch modern unmanned transport in action, play on technologically advanced sports grounds, study educational, medical and industrial innovations, immerse themselves in VR space and discover much more.

A large-scale forum-festival will be held within the framework of the project “Summer in Moscow”. From August 1 to September 14, dozens of venues will host cultural, sports, educational and other events dedicated to the development of one of the most modern megacities in the world. Information about the venues and a detailed program are available on the official website of the forum-festivalMoskov 2030.mos.ru.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: You can take part in an artistic experiment on Chistoprudny Boulevard

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As part of the urban project “Summer in Moscow” on Chistoprudny Boulevardan unusual creative event will take place — an open-air artistic and dance performance called “Body Image”. This is a master class of a new format, where anyone can try themselves in the role of an artist-observer. The model will not be a static figure, but a professional dancer performing movements in slow motion.

This is a meditation on the theme of movement as a form of life, a way of existence and a reflection of time. The dancer, changing styles – from academic to modern, moves smoothly, almost dissolving in space. His body becomes the language of memory, a bearer of style, emotions and culture. The spectators, located at the easels, do not just observe, but turn out to be co-authors of what is happening. Each of their drawings is a visual attempt to catch an elusive form, to capture the shadow of movement, the emotional trace of the moment.

Musical accompaniment acquires a special significance. It becomes not just a background, but a full participant in the process, the rhythm and breath of the performance. The musician on the stage interacts with the dancer, creating a common artistic space. This is not only a visual, but also a sound experience that creates a special mood and enhances perception.

The first performance will take place on July 26 at 18:00. The evening will open with a contemporary dance accompanied by live saxophone. The next meeting (August 1 at 18:00) will feature an academic dance accompanied by a synthesizer. Each performance is dedicated to one style and lasts about an hour.

The artist-models are graduates of leading theatre institutes of Russia. They will take turns in front of the audience-artists. The director of this unusual master class-performance is Alina Bolozneva, a graduate of the directing department of the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts – GITIS.

The Body Image project poses the question: is it possible to capture movement? Or is each sketch just a reflection of an inner view, a personal projection? The project is aimed at developing attention, body memory and the ability to see not just with the eyes, but with an inner feeling. Anyone can catch movement on paper. Admission is free, no pre-registration required.

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

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Vorontsovo Estate. From Boyar Estates to the Summer in Moscow Project

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French fashion, military triumphs and one very ambitious but never realized project with an airship – all this is about the Vorontsovo estate. Art historian Veronika Teletskaya tells about its history and modernity – from curiosities to grandeur and a renovated space with a lecture hall and a library in the open air.

Boyar Voronets and the Wasteland of the Time of Troubles

“Our estate dates back to the 14th century, its first owner was the boyar Fyodor Voronets,” says Veronika Teletskaya. “He owned the estate for some time, but then it was most likely taken away from him for some sins that we don’t know about.”

So the estate has nothing to do with the famous Vorontsov counts. After the boyar Voronts the area went to the treasury, there were royal hunting grounds and places for rest, and in the Time of Troubles – a wasteland (not bare fields, but simply the absence of inhabitants).

Repniny: French chic and birch avenue

Everything changed in the 17th century, when Vorontsovo fell into the hands of the Repnin family, a military dynasty for whom the estate became the embodiment of ambition and fashion. The Repnins considered it their family home. “During their reign, Gothic gates, the Trinity Church, greenhouses, outbuildings, and the Vorontsov ponds appeared,” lists Veronika Teletskaya.

The main pond, by the way, was natural — fed by the Kotlovka and Ramenka rivers, but it caused the owners a lot of trouble. “Spills and rising waters flooded the estate. There was no asphalt — just mud,” the art historian explains. The issue had to be resolved — and so a cascade of four ponds appeared, which still exists today. Beautiful and practical — the water could now drain lower in level, and the flooding stopped.

The head of the family, Field Marshal General Nikolai Vasilyevich Repnin, decided to build… a birch avenue. “An estate tree is usually an oak and a linden, right? But Nikolai Vasilyevich did it differently,” says Veronika Teletskaya. “When an estate is built, the landowner is a king and a god. He wanted birches, and he planted birches.” True, they did not survive to this day, but 250-year-old oaks in the oak grove have survived – they were there when Nikolai Vasilyevich lived. The birch avenue became the main alley, but two more lead from the central entrance to the estate, forming a trident together. This is a reference to the French Versailles and the trident of Neptune – a symbol of power. Everything in the family nest was supposed to remind of the military exploits of the family. Alexander Pushkin wrote about the military distinctions of the Repnins in the poem “Poltava”:

These are the chicks of Peter’s nest – In the changes of earthly destiny, In the labors of state and war His comrades, sons: And the noble Sheremetev, And Bruce, and Bour, and Repnin…

These lines are about Nikolai Vasilyevich’s grandfather, General Anikita Repnin.

Gothic Gate and Forgotten Bridge

The ceremonial, or Gothic, gates are the calling card of the Vorontsovo estate. In the 18th century, they produced an incredible effect (and the owner clearly intended them to be so). The gates were built in honor of Nikolai Vasilyevich’s military victories in the Turkish wars. The gate turrets, on the one hand, refer to the Gothic style, and on the other, they resemble the Turkish bastions that were conquered by the Field Marshal. “They stood on the road from Moscow to Kaluga and Tula – and imagine what an impression they made on travelers!” says Veronika Teletskaya. The Humpbacked Bridge from the 1790s led to the gates; it was accidentally discovered by archaeologists in 2005. “Everyone forgot about it – it was lying under a layer of earth,” notes the art historian.

Airship with a gilded boat

A very charming (and slightly strange) page in the life of the Vorontsovo estate is the story of the construction of an airship. At the beginning of the 19th century, the estate became a testing ground for the construction of the first airship bomber in Russia. The descendants of Nikolai Vasilyevich lived in St. Petersburg, and rented out the lands and buildings of the family nest.

“There was an inventor named Franz Xavier Leppich,” says Veronika Teletskaya. “At first he proposed the idea to Napoleon, but the latter had already heard about his developments, did not appreciate them, and ordered Leppich to be expelled from France. Leppich did not lose his head – he came to the Russians, convinced Alexander I. They began to build.”

The idea was grandiose: a gilded boat lifted by a balloon, with a crew of forty people. “They spent a lot of money, but the “miracle of technology” did not take off. It did not even lift four people,” says the art historian.

During Napoleon’s troops’ stay in Moscow, the main house of the estate was badly damaged, and the owners decided to dismantle it.

A kitchen outbuilding with 18th-century fire-fighting technology and the unexpected hobby of noble men

Several interesting buildings have survived to this day. The western (kitchen) wing has a preserved barrel vault. “This is a specially shaped ceiling with an iron covering: if there was a fire in the kitchen, the fire would not spread to the second floor or neighboring buildings,” explains Veronika Teletskaya. No less curious are the Finnish tiled stoves. To heat the house, you had to first heat the basement, then the first floor, and only then the second.

As for the hobbies of aristocrats, it was not only balls and hunting – in the second half of the 18th century, Russian nobles (primarily, paradoxically, men) were keen on gardening. “Men grew exotic fruits – imagine having your own melon or strawberry out of season!” – says Veronika Teletskaya. Moreover, they exchanged seeds in letters. “There were even such complaints: I sent you seeds, but you didn’t send me!” – the art critic continues.

The tradition of serving fresh fruit at any time of year, which amazed foreigners, originated from such estate experiments. The Vorontsov greenhouse with its steam heating system (warm air rose from the cellar) and glass roof (a rare luxury for that time) reflected this fashionable hobby. The glass roof has not survived, but the building itself, which adorns the park, is currently being restored.

After the Repnins, the estate survived a series of owners and the dacha boom of the late 19th century. There was even a women’s prison here, where the revolutionary Maria Spiridonova was “re-educated.” And during the Great Patriotic War, barrage balloons were launched from here, which protected Moscow from air raids – as if the estate had justified the failure of the airship.

Karaoke with a piano and a library in the forest

Now the estate is experiencing a boom again. “City festivals and events for visitors of all ages, from children to the older generation, take place here,” says Maria Pashkova, the cultural and leisure manager of the Vorontsovo estate.

This summer, Vorontsovo became one of the sites of the festival “Moscow Estates”. On weekends, you can take part in noble games, picnics, promenades (the schedule is on the project’s website “Summer in Moscow”).

The dance floor and forest library are especially popular. The first, designed as a place for yoga and dancing, becomes a recreation area and a place for photo shoots in free time. The second is a space for unusual entertainment – for example, karaoke with a piano or master classes on creating boutonnieres.

For those who prefer active leisure, Vorontsovo offers a site with exercise machines for all muscle groups, a multifunctional sports area (skating rink in winter, volleyball and table tennis in summer), Nordic walking and dancing classes, as well as programs for participants project “Moscow Longevity”.

“Moscow Longevity has a lot of activities, some of the top ones are dancing, Nordic walking, general physical training. Sometimes we organize separate concerts and excursions for the program participants,” adds Maria Pashkova.

Vorontsov hosts themed excursions, among the most popular are: “One day in the life of a landowner”, hosted by Veronika Teletskaya.

The surviving buildings of the estate are bustling with life. The western (kitchen) wing attracts visitors with temporary exhibitions. Until July 31, the exhibition “Girl. Young Lady. Lady” is open here, where dresses, fans and other attributes of women’s life of the 19th century are presented. The most touching exhibits are dolls, doll dishes and accessories. Little young ladies arranged tea parties and visits for their dolls, at the same time learning how to properly set the table and mastering the rules of etiquette. In the eastern wing (the stable yard servants’ quarters), various thematic classes are held – from English to drawing, and the southern service building is used for master classes and lectures. Now a children’s theme camp is open there – it is dedicated to animation. There is also a lecture hall in the park. The schedule of classes, lectures, master classes and exhibitions can be found atofficial website of the estate and on her page in the service “Mosbilet”.

Today, the Vorontsovo estate and Vorontsov Park are a place where history lives in beautiful architecture, interesting exhibitions, open-air dancing and quiet walks under centuries-old oaks.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Become an Ambassador of VDNKh: The country’s main exhibition invites volunteers

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The country’s main exhibition is meeting everyone who is full of energy and desire to develop. Anyone can join the volunteer corps “VDNKh Ambassadors”. This is a team of like-minded people who help ensure an interesting and comfortable stay for visitors on the exhibition grounds and beyond.

Currently, there are about 500 people involved in the VDNKh volunteer corps. Of these, 315 are young people. The team is looking for open, sociable and active people aged 16 and over. To join, you must fill out questionnaire on the website. The answer will come within a week.

Volunteers work in the hospitality, cultural and event areas. They gain exciting and useful experience in organizing large-scale city, all-Russian and international festivals or individual events, take care of unique objects of historical and cultural value. Their daily chores include coordinating visitors on the territory, helping to find the necessary information, creating a friendly atmosphere, informing guests about events and activities. Volunteers also help in the work of VDNKh museums, participate in replenishing funds, preserving and popularizing the cultural heritage of the exhibition. Students of architectural and art educational institutions get a chance to enrich their knowledge and acquire professional skills. They regularly meet with architects and restorers, get acquainted with historical pavilions, learn about the work carried out at the exhibition as part of the restoration and reconstruction of various objects, and about the technologies used.

It is worth noting that VDNKh cooperates with the Mytishchi branch of the Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman. For students of the university studying in the field of “Landscape Architecture”, off-site classes are organized, where children study types of woody and herbaceous plants, types of flower arrangement, architectural styles, small architectural forms and much more.

Volunteers of the VDNKh Ambassadors Corps not only have the opportunity to take part in large-scale events in the city and the country, but can also visit museums, exhibitions and the VDNKh skating rink, master classes, trainings and excursions for free, and receive discounts from exhibition partners. Ambassadors are provided with branded equipment and are treated to free lunches on the days of work on the exhibition grounds. Volunteer activity is officially recorded on the dobro.ru portal, entries are made in a personal book, and participants are thanked.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: From garden get-togethers to children’s games: Glavarkhiv published photos of Muscovites for Summer Resident Day

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For Summer Resident Day, which is celebrated on July 23, Main Archives of Moscow spoke about his collections and archival materials posted in the virtual museum “Moscow – with care for history”.

Vacationing at the dacha has long been an integral part of the summer lifestyle. It combines the opportunity to get away from the noise of the metropolis and grow something with your own hands. For many, gardening and vegetable gardening have become a favorite hobby, and the country vacation itself – a real ritual.

In the selection “Where are you rushing to, summer?” The exhibition presents photographs not only from resorts and pioneer camps, but also from summer cottages. The works of Boris Ignatovich, Lev Reinberg, Yakov Berlin and other famous Soviet photographers convey the atmosphere of summer in all its fullness: from cozy gatherings in the garden to noisy children’s games in nature.

At the online exhibition “Our Family” The favorite types of summer leisure of Muscovites are captured, and dacha recreation occupies a special place in this series. Warmth, silence, family peace – all this makes country life truly memorable. The exhibition presents works by masters of Russian photography, including Efim Pavlov, Vyacheslav Un Da-sin and Boris Vdovenko.

The project occupies a special place in the virtual museum “Moscow Photo Chronicle”— the second stage of the campaign “Moscow — with care for history”. Thanks to the participation of city residents, the funds of the Main Archive are replenished with unique photographs that capture family trips, work at the dacha, gardening and summer life in different decades of the 20th century. The photographs depict children on summer vacation, apple orchards, beds and berry bushes. These images evoke warm memories filled with joy. You can see them in the virtual museum “Moscow — with care for history” in the hall “1950-2000”, in the section “Collections”, subsection “Moscow Photo Chronicle”.

Residents of the capital can transfer items, photographs, letters and documents for permanent storage to the Main Archives through the My Documents public service centers. To do this, you only need to have your passport with you. All materials are digitized and placed in the virtual museum “Moscow – with care for history”. They are used in exhibitions, publications and other socially significant initiatives of the Main Archives of Moscow.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Red Book orchids continue to bloom in Moscow

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Losiny Ostrov National Park is a unique natural area in Moscow where rare plant species have been preserved. Orchids are blooming there now. Among them, the green-flowered orchis attracts special attention – a species listed in the Red Book of Moscow under the first category of rarity.

Green-flowered orchis

The green-flowered orchis is protected not only in Moscow, but also at the global level according to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).

The orchid is distinguished by two large basal leaves and a thin stem with delicate whitish-green flowers that have almost no scent. Every year, the plant forms a new tuber to replace the old one. The seeds of this orchid germinate only with the help of a special fungus that lives in the soil, so it can only be found in almost untouched forests with moist soil rich in mineral nutrients – most often in oak and linden groves.

Biologists from the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences have discovered four new habitats of this species, which confirms the uniqueness of the ecosystem of the urban part of Losiny Ostrov.

Rare Orchids of Losiny Ostrov

Orchids are considered to be among the most vulnerable plants. Their seeds germinate only in symbiosis with fungi, and adult plants are extremely sensitive to environmental changes. However, in the national park you can find not only the green-flowered orchis, but also other rare species.

Among them is the bifoliate orchis, which belongs to the first category of rarity. This is an orchid with white flowers and two large leaves at the base of the shoot. It can be found on the edges of forests, in light birch forests and in meadows.

The same, first category of rarity includes the marsh helleborine. This is a perennial plant up to 70 centimeters high, which grows on the outskirts of swamps, forest glades and groundwater outlets. The marsh helleborine blooms in June-July and bears fruit in September.

Visitors to the park may encounter the Fuchsian Dactylorhiza, which is in the second category of rarity. This orchid species has pinkish-purple flowers and variegated leaves. It prefers to grow in the rich soils of broad-leaved forests and depends on symbiotic fungi.

Those who are lucky will be able to spot the oval cache orchid, a rather inconspicuous orchid with two oval-shaped leaves and small yellowish-green flowers, as well as the three-cut orchid, the most secretive of Moscow’s orchids. To notice the thin, delicate leafless stem of the orchid, you need to have not only knowledge, but also luck. Both of these species also belong to the second category of rarity.

In addition, the common nesting owl (third category of rarity) grows in the capital. This species has no green leaves and receives nutrients from mycorrhizal fungi growing on tree roots. It is found in old forests, especially in linden and oak forests.

Dactylorhiza carnata, also belonging to the third category of rarity, is quite noticeable among the herbs during flowering. It has bright pink flowers, collected in a dense inflorescence.

The broadleaf helleborine is a rare orchid that can withstand quite active recreation and can be found even in the most disturbed areas. It belongs to the fifth category of rarity.

The preservation of these species is an indicator of a healthy forest. Specialists from the capital Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection urge visitors to be careful when walking around Losiny Ostrov. If visitors are lucky enough to come across one of these wonderful plants, they can admire their appearance and take a photo, but it is important to remember that they must not be picked or damaged.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Representatives of SCO Member States Visit Beijing, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to Deepen Exchanges and Cooperation

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From July 14 to 20, a Seminar for representatives of legislative bodies of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization is being held in China, organized by the National People’s Congress.

It was attended by more than 20 officials from 7 SCO member states, who held in-depth discussions and visited Beijing and Urumqi to fully understand the achievements of China’s modernization.

The participants expressed their willingness to continuously deepen exchanges and cooperation with China and hoped that the legislative bodies of the member states would play a unique role in strengthening cooperation to build a community of shared destiny for the SCO.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Israel says ‘total victory’ in Gaza is necessary

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JERUSALEM, July 23 (Xinhua) — Israel must achieve a complete victory in the war in the Gaza Strip, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday.

According to a statement released by the minister’s office, I. Katz assessed the situation on several fronts with IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and other senior commanders.

“We have come as close as possible to achieving the goals of the war. We have two open theaters of military operations left in Gaza and Yemen, and we must strive for complete victory in both,” the head of the Ministry of Defense noted.

I. Katz emphasized the importance of achieving the set military goals, primarily the return of all Israeli hostages and the capitulation of the Hamas movement.

He added that there was a possibility of a renewed war against Iran and pointed to the need to preserve the “achievements” of the June operation against the Islamic Republic and develop an effective plan to force Iran to abandon its nuclear and missile programs.

I. Katz also said that the IDF’s presence at checkpoints and in security zones in various areas, including Syria and Lebanon, is necessary to protect Israeli communities. The IDF will remain in refugee camps in the West Bank and will operate in other camps if necessary, he added.

The minister’s comments came as talks on a Gaza ceasefire continue in Doha and Israeli media reports earlier in the day indicated significant progress.–0–

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: US and Philippines sign trade deal – D. Trump

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WASHINGTON, July 22 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump met with his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. here on Tuesday to discuss trade and bilateral relations.

“We have a trade deal where the Philippines will have an open market and zero tariffs policy with the United States. The Philippines will pay a 19 percent tariff,” Trump wrote on the Truth Social social network.

In a recent letter to F. Marcos Jr., D. Trump said the U.S. would raise tariffs on Philippine goods to 20 percent effective August 1.

The White House has not yet released more details about the trade deal with the Philippines.

F. Marcos Jr. said ties between the two countries “have evolved into a relationship as important as it can be.” -0-

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Prime Ministers of Belarus and Tanzania held talks on promising areas of cooperation

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MINSK, July 23 /Xinhua/ — Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin and his Tanzanian counterpart Kassim Majaliwa Majaliwa held talks in Minsk on Tuesday to develop political and interdepartmental dialogue, and discussed ways to develop bilateral trade and cooperation in food security, BelTA reported.

During the meeting, A. Turchin noted that Belarus views Tanzania as an important partner in East Africa. “We see significant prospects for expanding cooperation in such areas as mechanical engineering, petrochemistry, medical, food and military-technical industries, tourism,” he noted and added that Belarus is ready to supply a wide range of quarry, road construction, municipal and fire-fighting equipment.

Also, according to A. Turchin, Belarus is open to expanding supplies of coffee, tea, nuts, cotton, fruits and other products from Tanzania, including for processing and sale on the market of the Eurasian Economic Union.

The Prime Minister of Tanzania noted that Belarusian business could consider opportunities for closer cooperation with the Tanzanian side in the agricultural sector. “The main focus should be on cooperation in the sphere of trade and economy,” he said.

Following the negotiations, a number of agreements were concluded, in particular memorandums on political consultations, on cooperation in agriculture and on interaction in the field of education. A memorandum of cooperation was also signed between the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Tanzania. –0–

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: China puts major oil field into operation in Bohai Sea

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BEIJING, July 23 (Xinhua) — China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) said Tuesday it has started production at an oil field in the Bohai Sea, marking a major step in the development of the country’s offshore energy resources.

The Kenli 10-2 oil field is located in the southern waters of the Bohai Sea. It is the largest lithological field discovered to date in China’s offshore areas, with proven geological reserves of over 100 million tons.

The first stage of the Kenli 10-2 development project plans to commission 79 production wells with an expected maximum daily flow rate of 3,000 tons of oil and gas equivalent. The second stage of field development will also be implemented here.

To overcome the technical difficulties caused by the complex composition of heavy oil, CNOOC has established a sophisticated reservoir development technology system specifically designed for heavy oil production.

“The successful launch of the first phase of the Kenli 10-2 oil field development project marks a new stage in the development of China’s complex offshore heavy oil reservoir,” said Yan Hongtao, deputy general manager of CNOOC, adding that “this is a key step toward achieving our annual production target of 40 million tons in the Bohai Sea within a year.” -0-

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Hainan Free Trade Port to officially launch island-wide independent customs operations on December 18, 2025

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI China: Inbound tourism in Shanghai heats up in summer travel surge

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Inbound tourism in Shanghai heats up in summer travel surge

Xinhua | July 23, 2025

Tourists Alfredo Cimmino (L) and Giulio Bartoli from Italy take a selfie with Shanghai Oriental Pearl Tower at the Bund area in Shanghai, east China, July 18, 2025. Thanks to China’s visa-free policies and related measures, the popularity of both travel and shopping in China among foreigners has risen, serving as a boost to the country’s tourism development.

Foreign nationals made a total of 38.05 million trips to or from China in the first six months of the year, which was an increase of 30.2 percent year on year, the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said on July 16.

Of these trips, 13.64 million were visa-free entries, an increase of 53.9 percent from the same period last year, the NIA said.

Shanghai has seen a surge in inbound tourism in summer travel season this year since July 1. The city recorded 187 thousands inbound tourist trips during July 1 to July 15, a 35.5 percent increase from the previous year. Among them, 92 thousands visits were visa-free entries, accounting for nearly 50 percent of the total number of inbound foreign travelers. (Xinhua/Chen Haoming)

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Grigorenko visited Novosibirsk State University

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On Monday, July 21, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko visited the Novosibirsk Region on a working visit. One of the items on the agenda was a visit to Novosibirsk State University, where guests were presented with developments of the Center for Artificial Intelligence (CAI) and the Advanced Engineering School (AES) of NSU.

During the meeting, the rector of NSU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Fedoruk, introduced the vice-premier to the history of the university, told him what is special about NSU, what it is now and what are the plans for the near future. He noted the special role of the university as a center of attraction for innovations and its contribution to the development of Akademgorodok, Novosibirsk and the country as a whole. Mikhail Fedoruk also emphasized that all the main strategic technological projects that the university is implementing within the framework of the Priority 2030 program are somehow related to new technologies and artificial intelligence.

The AI Center employees, in turn, presented a number of projects that are at various stages of readiness. In partnership with Rostelecom, a whole line of video detectors is being developed that monitor various situations that require the intervention of emergency and city services.

Currently, about two dozen such detectors have been created, some of which have already been installed for testing in real conditions at the university campus facilities. In the future, the developers want to move on to creating detectors capable of tracking several specified signs or threats at once in order to optimize the operation of video surveillance systems.

A prototype of an autonomous intelligent assistant for visually impaired and blind patients was also presented, operating on the basis of using large language models and artificial intelligence technologies. This is a joint development with another industrial partner of the AI Center – the Novosibirsk branch of the Federal State Autonomous Institution “NMITs “MNTK “Microsurgery of the Eye” named after Academician S.N. Fedorov” of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

— The principle of operation of this system is simple: a video camera will “see” instead of a person, the information from which will be sent to a portable computer, which will convert it into text. Then the text description is converted by a voice assistant and sent through headphones directly to the patient, — explained the head of the project at the NSU Center for Information Technologies Alexey Okunev.

Another area of work is related to monitoring atmospheric and noise pollution in municipalities. Here, the partner of the NSU Center for Informatics and Information Technologies is the Novosibirsk company CityAir, which specializes in the production and maintenance of networks and services for monitoring the quality of atmospheric air. Together with the university, the company intends to more widely implement artificial intelligence technologies in its work, thereby increasing the capabilities of the supplied equipment.

The NSU Advanced Engineering School has presented a “digital core” project for oil companies. NSU is the lead organization of a consortium that won a grant of 210 million rubles to develop digital core methods, an innovative tool that will help the Russian oil industry improve the efficiency of extracting hard-to-recover oil and gas reserves. The research will be conducted using the latest synchrotron, the Siberian Ring Photon Source (SKIF), located in the science city of Koltsovo.

— The subject of digital core combines the most advanced methods of mathematical modeling, experimental research techniques and data processing. The unique capabilities of synchrotron radiation will allow us to close these areas, making it possible to instrumentally track the impact of various methods of increasing oil recovery on rock and choose the most optimal scenarios for developing hard-to-recover oil and gas reserves, — commented Sergey Golovin, Director of the Advanced Engineering School of NSU, Professor of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Dmitry Grigorenko highly praised the developments presented to him, while emphasizing that any remarkable results should not remain “a thing in itself,” and it is necessary to move on to their implementation in the real sector of the country’s economy as quickly as possible.

— Such visits by representatives of the country’s leadership are very important for us. We get the opportunity to tell the top officials of the state about the results of our work, to understand from their reaction how relevant our developments are and, in case of a positive assessment, to receive support in implementation, which today is one of the most difficult barriers for most developers, — commented on the results of the visit the director of the NSU Center for Information Technologies Alexander Lyulko.

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July 23, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Doggett Appointed to U.S. Helsinki Commission

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Washington, D.C.—U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) announced his appointment to serve on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission. Created in 1976, this independent U.S. Government agency monitors compliance and advancement of human rights, democracy, economic, environmental, and military cooperation in the 57-nation Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) region.

“I am pleased to represent Austin, a vibrant international community, in an international organization founded upon the defense of human rights and fundamental freedoms. With an authoritarian president at home and so many troubling conflicts abroad, the Helsinki Commission offers me another forum for engaging with its mission of democracy promotion, international cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution,” said Rep. Doggett. “As some urge ‘go-it-alone’ and others promote isolationism, I believe our security can be assured only through collaboration with our allies and strong diplomacy with our adversaries.”

Throughout his career, Rep. Doggett has been a strong champion for the rule of law, international human rights, and peace. Previously, he led whip efforts against President George W. Bush’s disastrous invasion of Iraq, warning of the consequences of what would become the worst foreign policy decision in American history. He was a leader in House efforts to protect the Iran nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which was successfully negotiated during the Obama administration, but later rejected by President Trump. His name is also on the first sanctions legislation against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. The Congressman was also a frequent participant in previous Helsinki Commission events, such as its Parliamentary Assembly and an investigation of Russian war crimes conducted in the same historic Nuremberg, Germany courtroom in which Nazi war criminals were once convicted.

Congress originally created the Helsinki Commission in response to dissidents in the Soviet Union and its Eastern European allies, who saw the Helsinki Final Act as a new opportunity to hold governments accountable for their human rights records. The end of the Cold War allowed the Commission to expand its commitment to new areas, such as free and fair elections, energy security and the environment, and combating corruption and terrorism. The Commission is currently chaired by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee. It also consists of members from the United States Senate and U.S. House of Representatives, as well as the Departments of State, Defense, and Commerce.

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