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Category: Europe

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government ensures the implementation of a strategic project in Chukotka

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

    The active construction stage of the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant (Baimsky GOK) has started in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. This is the first mining and processing plant in Russia to use unmanned technologies and the Internet of Things in copper ore mining. Deputy Prime Minister – Chief of the Government Staff Dmitry Grigorenko and Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev got acquainted with the progress of construction of the Baimsky GOK during a working visit to industrial development sites in the Far East.

    The plant is being built on the territory of the Baimskaya ore zone, which has not been developed for decades due to difficult climatic conditions, lack of infrastructure and technology. Financial support for the project is provided by the state corporation VEB.RF and a syndicate of commercial banks within the framework of the Project Financing Factory. The total investment volume will exceed 1.1 trillion rubles.

    “The Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant is a complex and extremely capital-intensive project. Its implementation is complicated by objective factors: a complete lack of infrastructure, a polar climate and significant distance from industrial centers. In this regard, the systemic participation of the state is becoming a mandatory condition for the implementation of the project. VEB.RF plays a key role in its financing. This is an example of how business and the state jointly solve strategic problems and achieve results even where it previously seemed impossible,” said Dmitry Grigorenko.

    Advanced technologies are used in the construction of the Baimsky GOK. In particular, unmanned quarry dump trucks and drilling machines will operate under the control of an intelligent system. The system analyzes the workspace in real time, transmits data to the central control center, where special artificial intelligence algorithms optimize production processes and equipment routes. For the first time in the copper industry, direct flotation technology will be used, which allows for more efficient processing of ore, reducing waste and resource consumption. This approach ensures high efficiency, industrial safety and environmental friendliness.

    Dmitry Grigorenko emphasized that the Baimsky project is not limited to the construction of a separate facility, but envisages the creation from scratch of all the necessary infrastructure for the operation of the plant – from highways, a port and an energy complex to a residential area.

    The construction of key internal infrastructure facilities has been completed: a runway, a fuel storage facility, a 110 kV power transmission line with a substation, internal roads, the first stage of a shift camp for 1.2 thousand people, and a transport center in Bilibin. The construction of external infrastructure facilities continues: the Chaun port, as well as a road and power transmission line more than 400 km long to the field.

    “Baimsky GOK is a unique project in terms of scale and effects. It is the largest project implemented with the participation of VEB.RF and commercial banks within the framework of the Project Finance Factory. State support mechanisms, as well as the competencies of VEB.RF and partner banks, made it possible to increase the availability of credit resources, extend the loan terms and distribute risks among the project participants,” said Igor Shuvalov, Chairman of VEB.RF.

    Industrial operation of the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant will begin in 2029. The design capacity of the plant is about 70 million tons of copper ore per year.

    The development of the Baimskaya ore zone was launched in 2018 at the Eastern Economic Forum by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In 2021, the Government approved a roadmap for the project, providing comprehensive support at the federal level.

    The project is included in the Strategy for the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East and the Baikal Region until 2025 and the Strategy for the Socioeconomic Development of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug until 2030.

    Support at the regional level includes tax breaks and simplified administrative procedures within the framework of the preferential regime of the Chukotka priority development area.

    “We have moved from the design stage to active construction. The investment volume will exceed 1.1 trillion rubles, of which more than 260 billion have already been spent. It is important for us that the federal institutions and authorities providing support see the high pace of our work in the harsh conditions of the Far North. The support of VEB.RF, in particular, is not just financing, but trust in our strategy, the professionalism of the team and the long-term potential of the project,” emphasized Georgy Fotin, General Director of Baimskaya Management Company LLC.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev and Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko discussed the development of the agro-industrial complex and environmental issues in the region

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

    Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with the Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko

    April 18, 2025

    Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with the Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko

    April 18, 2025

    Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with the Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko

    April 18, 2025

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    Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with the Governor of the Sakhalin Region Valery Limarenko

    Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev held a working meeting with Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko. The topics of the meeting were the development of the regional agro-industrial and fisheries complexes, as well as the situation in the environmental sphere.

    The basis of the region’s economy is the extraction and processing of aquatic biological resources. The volume of their extraction (catch) by regional fishing companies increased in 2024 and amounted to almost 745 thousand tons. As part of the second stage of the mechanism for providing investment quotas to companies, four contracts with an investment obligation for the construction of high-capacity fish processing plants were concluded, two of which were built in 2024.

    Valery Limarenko noted that the priority task for the Sakhalin Region is the development of coastal fisheries. One of the key topics of the meeting was the modernization of the Korsakov Sea Trade Port. As part of the development of the Southern Bucket of the port, it is planned to create a technology park for the production of fishing and tourist vessels, as well as infrastructure for the entry of coastal fishing vessels.

    The new port infrastructure will remove navigation restrictions and improve the stability of ship servicing. It is planned that the turnover of fish products will increase from 150 thousand to 600 thousand tons per year. The reconstruction of one of the main seaports of Sakhalin will improve the transport accessibility of the region and allow it to become part of international transport routes.

    The meeting discussed the development of agriculture in the region. Since the beginning of the current year, the milk production indicator has increased. For January-March, it amounted to 9.6 thousand tons, which is higher than for the same period of the previous year.

    Over the past three years, a great deal of work has been carried out in the Sakhalin Region within the framework of the implementation of the state program “Integrated Development of Rural Areas”.

    The meeting also reviewed the results of the national project “Ecology”. From 2019 to 2024, Sakhalin Oblast participated in the implementation of two federal projects: “Integrated Solid Waste Management System” and “Forest Preservation”. The total funding amounted to almost 600 million rubles. Within the framework of the new national project “Environmental Well-Being”, it is planned to implement measures under four federal projects: “Closed-loop Economy”, “Water of Russia”, “Clean Air” and “Forest Preservation”. It is planned to allocate 2 billion rubles by 2030.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has approved an intersectoral program for the development of student sports until 2030

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

    Order dated April 10, 2025 No. 881-r

    Document

    Order dated April 10, 2025 No. 881-r

    Strengthening the role of student sports in the system of training the country’s sports reserve, forming a multi-level system of physical education and sports events for students, developing human resources – these are the main tasks of the inter-sectoral program for the development of student sports until 2030. The order approving it was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    To further develop the student sports system in universities, it is planned to continue creating sports clubs, national teams and student sports development centers. In addition, the document notes the need to create student leagues for new sports and improve the efficiency of their work.

    The program implementation plan contains about 40 different events. Thus, starting from the fourth quarter of 2025, the Russian Student Sports Union, together with interested federal departments and regions, will monitor the development of student sports. The monitoring report will be submitted to the Ministry of Sports annually. In addition, the Ministry of Education and Science, together with public organizations, will annually update the register of university student sports clubs.

    One of the results of the program implementation should be an increase in the number of students who regularly play sports. In colleges, their share should grow by 12%, in universities – by 14%. In addition, the number of universities whose representatives and teams participate in various All-Russian competitions should increase. If today the share of such universities is 7%, then by 2030 it should grow to 25%. By the same date, the number of student sports leagues in the country should increase from 33 to 40.

    In addition, by 2030, 1,500 teachers and other university employees will have to undergo training in additional professional programs related to the development of student sports. In 2025, 200 specialists will undergo such training.

    “The implementation of the program will contribute to the strengthening of health, harmonious spiritual and moral education of young people, which is also determined by the national goals set by the President,” Mikhail Mishustin noted during Government meetings on April 18.

    The previous inter-sectoral program for the development of student sports was implemented in 2021-2024. One of its results was an increase in the number of students regularly involved in sports – it now stands at about 4 million people. In addition, there are currently more than 2.4 thousand student sports clubs in the country, with more than 1 million students involved. Student sports development programs and implementation plans have been approved in 76 regions.

    The work is being carried out within the framework of the Strategy for the Development of Physical Culture and Sports in the Russian Federation for the Period up to 2030.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government will allocate 8 billion rubles to restore power grids in new regions

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

    In 2025, about 8 billion rubles will be allocated from the Government’s reserve fund to the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics, as well as the Zaporizhia and Kherson regions, for measures to modernize distribution power grids. An order to this effect has been signed.

    Federal funding is expected to upgrade 46 distribution networks in various areas of four regions. Some networks will undergo major repairs. It is also planned to replace transformers at a number of substations. For this purpose, 135 units of specialized equipment will be purchased, as well as tools, special clothing and personal protective equipment.

    “We expect that such a decision will help effectively integrate our historical territories into the common space of the country. And in general, it will contribute to the socio-economic development of new Russian entities,” Mikhail Mishustin emphasized during Government meetings on April 18.

    The activities are carried out within the framework of the program of socio-economic development of the Donetsk People’s Republic, Luhansk People’s Republic, Zaporizhia region and Kherson region, which was approved by the Government in April 2023.

    The document will be published.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: The total urban development potential of integrated territorial development projects has reached 260 million square meters of real estate

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

    Integrated territorial development (ITD) is a tool for renewing the urban environment, primarily for the construction of modern housing, as well as social, engineering, public utility and transport infrastructure.

    “At the recent meeting of the State Council Presidium chaired by Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, issues of developing infrastructure for life were discussed. Within the framework of the new national project of the same name, we pay great attention to improving the living conditions of our citizens, which is achieved, among other things, through the integrated development of territories. The meeting also noted the need to expand this mechanism, which provides regions with the opportunity to renew urban development. Thanks to such projects, new houses and infrastructure facilities appear in cities. The total urban development potential of KRT projects today is about 260 million square meters of real estate, an increase of 6 million square meters in the first quarter of this year. At the same time, projects in 960 territories with an urban development potential of 150 million square meters, of which 111 million square meters are housing, are in the active stage of implementation,” Marat Khusnullin noted.

    The selection of new territories for integrated development is also ongoing. Today, 1,521 territories are being developed. Their total area is 37 thousand hectares.

    “According to KRT projects, 2.12 million square meters of real estate have been put into operation, including 1.84 million square meters of housing, 820 KRT agreements have been concluded, 584 construction permits have been issued, that is, we see that this tool for planning the development of the urban environment is in demand among both residents and regional authorities and developers,” emphasized First Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Alexander Lomakin.

    Amendments to the Urban Development Code also came into force on March 1. Now, the KRT of residential development can be carried out, including in relation to a built-up area, within the boundaries of which there are terraced houses, individual housing construction objects unsuitable for living.

    “It is especially important that one of the key areas of using the KRT in the regions is the resettlement of people from emergency and dilapidated housing. Under such projects, 14.23 thousand people have already been resettled from uninhabitable houses with a total area of 246.12 thousand square meters,” noted the General Director of the Territorial Development Fund, Ilshat Shagiakhmetov.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Winners of the Student Design Bureau Competition Announced

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

    15 universities – winners of the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia will receive subsidies for the creation and development of student design bureaus (SDB).

    “At a meeting with students of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University, our President Vladimir Putin noted the potential of developments created by student design bureaus. Today, there are 676 such design bureaus in Russia, which employ more than 100 thousand students, postgraduates and young scientists. They have the opportunity to design their own solutions, register patents for inventions in priority areas of scientific and technological development, and also decide on employment,” said Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    The competition was held in two areas: “Student Design Leadership” and “Creation and Development of a Student Design Bureau”. The winners will receive grants of 20 million and 5 million rubles, respectively.

    As the head of the Ministry of Education and Science, Valery Falkov, noted, the creation of a network of youth design bureaus based at universities is one of the effective tools for supporting engineering talent, launched on the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

    “Highly qualified engineers capable of contributing to the country’s technological leadership are trained at youth design bureaus. Students, postgraduates and young scientists develop competitive technologies, solve specific scientific, technical and engineering problems, and are widely involved in work on orders from industrial enterprises. It is important that the initiative has shown high demand – 178 universities from 81 regions of the country submitted applications for the competition. 15 winning universities will receive support for the creation of new and development of existing sites, including the purchase of modern equipment,” the minister said.

    On April 16, Russian President Vladimir Putin met with students of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University who are actively involved in the work of scientific centers and student design bureaus. The students told about their activities within the SKB and asked the head of state questions about the future of Russian cosmonautics, namely about the development of student initiative projects and Russia’s participation in large space projects.

    The areas of activity of the selected design bureaus cover key strategic areas for the country: unmanned systems, robotics, microelectronics, prototyping, cybersecurity, reverse engineering, electronics and electrical engineering, VR technologies, computer modeling and design, mechanical engineering and instrument making, bioengineering systems, engine building, nuclear and energy technologies, materials science, space technology, ground transport systems.

    The winners in the Student Design Leadership category were:

    ⁃ Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman;

    ⁃ National University of Science and Technology MISiS;

    ⁃ Samara National Research University named after academician S.P. Korolev;

    ⁃ Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University;

    ⁃ Kuban State Technological University.

    In the direction of “Creation and development of a student design bureau”:

    ⁃ Plekhanov Russian University of Economics;

    ⁃ Southern Federal University;

    ⁃ Donetsk National Technical University;

    ⁃ Kursk State University;

    ⁃ Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov;

    ⁃ North Caucasus Federal University;

    ⁃ State University of Management;

    ⁃ Penza State University;

    ⁃ Saratov National Research State University named after N.G. Chernyshevsky;

    ⁃ Chuvash State University named after. I.N. Ulyanova.

    Student design bureaus are aimed at developing and involving students in scientific and technical creativity and applied research and development work. They can act as platforms for developing new technical and technological solutions using advanced methods of mathematical and physical modeling. Work in them is based on principles close to real production.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev assessed the progress of socio-economic development of Chukotka

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

    Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

    April 18, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev congratulated the winners of the 7th annual public and business award “Star of the Far East”

    April 18, 2025

    VII annual public and business award “Star of the Far East”

    April 18, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev answered journalists’ questions

    April 18, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev visited the Anadyr industrial park

    April 18, 2025

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    Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

    Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held a meeting in Anadyr on the socio-economic development of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug.

    “According to the results of 2024, Chukotka showed positive dynamics in a number of indicators. Industrial production and investment in fixed capital increased by 9%, mining by 3%. Consolidated budget revenues increased by 6% and in 2024 amounted to 62.8 billion rubles, own revenues increased by 29%,” Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

    The Governor of the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug Vladislav Kuznetsov reported on the key results and development plans for the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug until 2030. According to the results of 2024, the growth of the Chukotka economy was 13.8%, primarily due to the implementation of large mining projects. At the same time, in addition to the large-scale project for the development of the Baimskaya ore zone, large gold and silver deposits of Kekura and Klyon, and the Beringovsky coal basin deposit are also being developed in the region. Thanks to such projects, highly qualified personnel arrive in the region and a reserve is being created for the training and professional growth of local personnel. Preparations are also underway for mining at three large deposits: Baimskoye, Pyrkakayskiye stockworks and Sovin.

    Chukotka Autonomous Okrug is the only region in Russia where three preferential regimes are in effect simultaneously: the Chukotka Advanced Development Area, the Vladivostok Free Port, and the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation. Their residents include 97 investors with projects worth 890 billion rubles. Investors in preferential regimes have already invested 390 billion rubles, and 53 projects have been commissioned. More than 5,000 new jobs have been created. In terms of actual investments in projects with state support in 2024, the Okrug ranks fourth among the subjects of the Far Eastern Federal District.

    “There are three preferential regimes in the region. Thanks to this, a special investment climate is created. Residents are coming to the region. These are large companies engaged in the mining sector, but not only. We plan to develop agriculture and greenhouse farming, to diversify the economy as much as possible,” said Vladislav Kuznetsov.

    The strategic objective until 2030 is to move away from the region’s single-industry specialization. In particular, it is planned to develop logistics and tourism. For example, last year a project was developed to create a hotel chain with 280 rooms in five locations (Ugolnye Kopi, Egvekinot, Provideniya, Anadyr, Bilibino, Pevek and Lavrentiya). This year it is planned to identify land plots in Anadyr, Egvekinot and Bilibino, and attract investors for the construction of hotels.

    “Chukotka is a territory with difficult living conditions. Our task is to provide an appropriate level of social infrastructure for all residents of the region,” Vladislav Kuznetsov emphasized.

    New energy facilities affect the quality of life of people. In Bilibin, the construction of a federal energy center has been completed. The energy center in Bilibin will replace the heat capacity of the Bilibino NPP and act as an emergency source of electricity. The construction of new networks in Pevek has been completed, which has increased the intensity of heat, improved the quality of water, and the ecological situation in the city.

    Attention is paid to food security. Three new poultry farms have been launched – in Bilibin, Provideniya, Beringovsky, the region’s self-sufficiency in chicken eggs has increased to 80%. By 2030, it is planned to increase the region’s self-sufficiency in greenhouse vegetables to 100% by introducing four new greenhouses in Anadyr, one greenhouse in Pevek and Egvekinot, and modernizing the Rosinka enterprise in Bilibin. It is planned to modernize existing food processing plants and build ten workshops for deep processing of marine mammal products.

    Base LTE stations installed as part of eliminating digital inequality provided access to mobile Internet for another 2 thousand people. By 2030, high-speed Internet will appear in Pevek, Bilibin, 70% of remote villages will be provided with high-speed satellite.

    District hospitals have opened in the villages of Omolon and Rytkuchi, another 1,000 people have gained access to modern medical infrastructure, and a long-awaited new school for 100 students has been opened in the village of Ostrovnoye, with 40 children already studying there.

    Construction companies receive support. Over 6,000 square meters of housing were built in Chukotka in 2024. Residents of dilapidated buildings receive housing first. By 2030, it is planned to build 45,000 square meters, including 326 rental apartments under the DOM.RF program by 2027.

    The implementation of the Anadyr master plan was discussed separately, within the framework of which four infrastructure development activities have already been completed: the construction of an apartment building on Mandrikova Street, 20 (2023), major repairs of courtyard areas within the boundaries of blocks No. 8 and No. 10 in Anadyr (2024), and improvement of the city square (2024).

    The “Far Eastern Hectare” and “Far Eastern Mortgage” mechanisms continue to operate in the region; during the programs’ operation, 323 loan agreements have been concluded, and more than 1.2 thousand people have received plots of land.

    “We discussed how Chukotka lives and develops. We focused on the general figures for economic development. They are not bad in Chukotka. We separately discussed the implementation of large investment projects, including the construction of the Baimsky Mining and Processing Plant. An entire team of the Government of the Russian Federation should gather in Chukotka to look at the project for developing the Baimsky deposit, which is of flagship importance for the development of the region. The development of the deposit will make it possible to make a breakthrough in the development of Chukotka. It will double the regional budget. I really hope that the project will take place. We will create conditions for the economic potential in Chukotka to increase sharply, budget revenues to increase, and all this will benefit the people,” Yuri Trutnev summed up the meeting.

    On the same day, the Deputy Prime Minister inspected the gas-engine thermal power plant (GM TPP), during which he instructed that the project for the modernization of the Zapadno-Ozernoye gas field be finalized, and visited the Anadyr industrial park, located in the production zone within the boundaries of the Chukotka advanced development area.

    Yuri Trutnev also congratulated the winners of the VII annual public and business award “Star of the Far East” who are implementing projects in Chukotka: volunteers of the all-Russian movement “TeploZOV-87. Chukotka” for the project to manufacture camouflage nets and suits for the Russian military and OOO GDK “Baimskaya” for the project to develop the Baimskaya copper-porphyry area.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/18/2025, 12:43 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JXSS1 (Akron B1P2) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    04/18/2025 12:43

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 18.04.2025, 12-43 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 82.73) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 885.36 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 12.5%) of the security RU000A0JXSS1 (Akron B1P2) were changed

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/18/2025, 11:54 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A101780 (RSEKSMB2R1) were changed.

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    04/18/2025 11:54

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 18.04.2025, 11-54 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 97.69) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1074.19 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 12.5%) of the security RU000A101780 (RSEKSMB2R1) were changed

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Corporate Portfolio Returns to Moderate Growth in March

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    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    Corporate lending accelerated to 0.9% after a subdued pace in February (0.1%). Companies took out loans, including to pay taxes.

    The population’s mortgage debt increased by 0.2% after 0.1% in February. The 13% growth in loans was mainly due to state programs. The consumer loan portfolio continued to shrink in March (-0.3%), but more slowly than a month earlier (-0.9%).

    Corporate funds in banks decreased by 2.8% after a weak growth in February (0.1%). The main outflow occurred in the last ten days of the month due to the transfer of taxes to the budget. The inflow of funds from citizens slowed down to 0.8%.

    The sector’s profit amounted to 244 billion rubles, which is 14% more than in the previous month.

    Read more in the information and analytical material “On the development of the banking sector of the Russian Federation in March 2025”.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: To Vladimir Vasiliev, People’s Artist of the USSR

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

    Mikhail Mishustin congratulated the ballet dancer, ballet master, and choreographer on his 85th birthday.

    The telegram, in particular, notes:

    “You are a legend of Russian and world ballet, an outstanding dancer, choreographer and teacher. Your work has remained the standard of the highest skill, rare talent and devotion to art for many decades. The significant contribution you have made to the preservation and development of the best traditions of the Russian ballet school is difficult to overestimate.

    I wish you good health, happiness and prosperity.”

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 04/18/2025, 10:05 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0JVXS5 (RESOLizB04) were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

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    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC) on 18.04.2025, 10-05 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 123.65) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1520.97 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 37.5%) of the security RU000A0JVXS5 (RESOLizB04) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to leave tonight for an official visit to USA and Peru from 20th to 30th April 2025

    Source: Government of India

    Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman to leave tonight for an official visit to USA and Peru from 20th to 30th April 2025

    Union Finance Minister to attend Spring Meetings of the IMF-World Bank

    FM will also take part in G20 Finance Ministers & Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meetings besides bilateral meetings with many countries and organisations

    Smt. Sitharaman will participate in multilateral dialogues on various fora to showcase India’s economic dynamism

    Posted On: 19 APR 2025 5:11PM by PIB Delhi

    Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to USA and Peru beginning 20th April, 2025. During the visit to the USA, the Union Finance Minister will visit San Francisco and Washington D.C. from 20th to 25th April, 2025.

    In the course of her two-day visit to San Francisco beginning 20th April 2025, the Union Finance Minister will deliver a keynote address at the Hoover Institution at the Stanford University, San Francisco, on ‘Laying the foundations of Viksit Bharat 2047’ followed by a fireside chat session.

    Smt. Sitharaman will also interact with top CEOs from prominent fund management firms during a Roundtable meeting with investors, besides holding bilateral meetings with CEOs from top information technology (IT) firms based in San Francisco. Smt. Sitharaman will also participate in an event featuring Indian diaspora in San Francisco and interact with the Indian community settled there.

    During her visit to Washington D.C., USA, from 22nd to 25th April 2025, Smt. Sitharaman will participate in the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank, the 2ndG20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor (FMCBG) Meetings, Development Committee Plenary, IMFC Plenary, and Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR) meeting.

    On the sidelines of the Spring Meetings in Washington D.C., Smt. Sitharaman will hold bilateral meetings with her counterparts from several countries, including Argentina, Bahrain, Germany, France, Luxembourg, Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, and USA; besides meeting EU Commissioner for Financial Services; President, Asian Development Bank (ADB); President, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB); United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Advocate for Financial Health (UNSGSA); and First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

    During her maiden visit to Peru from 26th to 30th April 2025, the Union Finance Minister will lead an Indian delegation of officials from the Ministry of Finance and business leaders, highlighting the strengthening bilateral economic and trade relations between the two nations.

    Beginning her visit in Lima, Union Finance Minister Smt. Sitharaman is expected to call on the President of Peru, H.E. Ms. Dina Boluarte, and Prime Minister of Peru, H.E. Mr. Gustavo Adrianzén, besides holding bilateral meetings with the Peruvian Ministers of Finance and Economy; Defence; Energy and Mines; and also holding interaction with local public representatives.

    In the course of her visit to Peru, the Union Finance Minister will chair the India-Peru Business Forum meeting with prominent business representatives in attendance from both India and Peru. Smt. Sitharaman will also hold an interaction with the Indian investors & businesses currently operating in Peru, as well as the Indian Business delegation visiting Peru.

    Given Peru’s importance in the global supply chain of critical minerals and precious metals, discussions during these engagements are also expected to explore avenues for greater collaboration in the mining sector, particularly to strengthen India’s resource security and facilitate value-chain linkages between the two economies.

    The Union Finance Minister will also participate in a community event at Lima, where she will interact with the Indian diaspora living in Peru.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates First Commercial Sea shipment of Indian pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA

    Source: Government of India

    Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitates First Commercial Sea shipment of Indian pomegranates from Maharashtra to USA

    14 Tons of Indian pomegranates exported from Ahilyanagar in Maharashtra to New York, USA

    Posted On: 19 APR 2025 9:39AM by PIB Delhi

    In a historic initiative towards introducing Indian Pomegranates to distant markets, a landmark commercial sea shipment of the prized Indian Bhagwa variety of Pomegranate has successfully arrived in New York, marking a significant milestone for India’s Fresh Fruits exports. With growing international demand for premium quality of Fresh Fruits, the arrival of this shipment heralds the potential of Indian Pomegranates becoming a preferred choice in the competitive U.S. market.

    The Pomegranate season, which traditionally saw air freight as the primary mode of transportation, shifted gears in recent weeks to embrace the cost-effective and sustainable sea freight mode.

    After India had been granted market access by USA for Pomegranates, during the season in 2023, the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS), National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO – India) and National Research Centre for Pomegranate, Solapur (NRCP) successfully conducted the trial shipment of Pomegranate to USA by air.  

    Owing to the success of the static trial to enhance the shelf life of Pomegranates for up to 60 days by APEDA in collaboration with ICAR-National Research Centre for Pomegranate, India had successfully flagged off its first trial commercial sea shipment of Pomegranates comprising of 4200 boxes i.e. 12.6 tons to the U.S. in collaboration with InI Farms from Irradiation Facility Center (IFC), Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB), Vashi, Navi Mumbai in February, 2024.

    APEDA facilitated the USDA pre-clearance program for Pomegranates in December, 2024 which played a pivotal role in easing the logistical and regulatory hurdles for Indian agriculture exporters and enabled them to enter the U.S. market. APEDA’s proactive approach in inviting the USDA inspectors for the pre-clearance process three months in advance ensured the smooth and timely arrival of the shipment

    The inaugural sea shipment of 4,620 boxes of Indian Pomegranates, weighing approximately 14 tons reached the U.S. East Coast in the second week of March, well within five weeks of the point of departure. The shipment was met with exceptional enthusiasm in New York. The arrival quality was reported as “excellent” and customers were captivated by the remarkable visual appeal and the superior eating quality of the Indian Bhagwa variety of Pomegranates.

    Chairman, APEDA, Shri Abhishek Dev remarked, “Government of India has been at the forefront in promoting Indian fresh fruits for the global market. APEDA has been supporting the export of Indian fruits like Mangoes and Pomegranates to USA by funding the pre-clearance program. Indian farmers will achieve better realisation when their fruit gets exported to premium international markets like USA. Indian mangoes have already reached annual exports of around 3500 tons and we hope that Pomegranates will also reach such strong numbers in the years to come”.

    This consignment was sent by Kay Bee Exports, a leading exporter of fruits and vegetables from Mumbai and a registered exporter with APEDA. The Pomegranates in this consignment were directly sourced from the farms of Kay Bee Exports, ensuring that the benefits of this export reach Indian farmers at the grassroots level.

    “We are thankful to APEDA for facilitating exports of Indian Pomegranates to USA. APEDA’s efforts have ranged from securing market access to setting up export protocols, co-ordinating with multiple stake-holders and organising the pre-clearance program in conjunction with USDA. Kay Bee is specialised in Pomegranates and hope to offer the best fruit that India has to offer. Our customers expect the best fruit quality and we always strive to do so” said Mr. Kaushal Khakhar, CEO, Kay Bee Exports on the successful shipment.

    “While Indian Pomegranates have always been recognized for their taste, this shipment has proven that with the right quality and consistency, Indian fresh fruits can meet the discerning tastes of the American consumer,” said a representative from the Indian export consortium. “We are delighted with the reception in the market and are confident that this successful arrival will pave the way for an increase in volumes in the coming seasons.”

    Looking ahead, the industry is optimistic that with continued marketing efforts and strategic promotional campaigns, Indian Pomegranates can carve a niche for themselves in the premium U.S. market. In light of the growing success, industry stakeholders sought APEDA’s continued support in launching promotional campaigns for the Indian Pomegranate in the coming year, with the aim of educating U.S. consumers on the fruit’s exceptional eating quality and diverse culinary applications.

    India, being the second-largest producer of horticulture crops, sees major Pomegranate production in states like Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. APEDA has established Export Promotion Forums (EPF) specifically for Pomegranates, aimed at boosting exports and removing supply chain bottlenecks. These EPF forums include representatives from the Department of Commerce, Department of Agriculture, state governments, national referral laboratories and the top ten leading exporters, ensuring a collaborative effort in promoting Pomegranate exports.

    In the financial year 2023-24, India exported 72,011 metric tons of Pomegranates worth USD 69.08 million. This year, there has been a significant growth in Pomegranate exports from India registering a growth of 21% with a value of USD 59.76 million in the period April – January, 2024-2025. Key export destinations include the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bahrain, Oman and USA.

    Indian Pomegranates, particularly the Bhagwa variety, are renowned for their rich flavour, deep red colour and high nutritional value. These Pomegranates are packed with antioxidants and vital nutrients, making them a popular choice among health-conscious consumers worldwide.

    The Government of India’s commitment to promoting the export of fresh fruits and vegetables, despite their perishable nature, is evident in their development of sea protocols to retain product attributes when exporting to long-distance destinations. This initiative not only reinforces India’s position in global markets but also directly supports Indian farmers by creating sustainable export opportunities.

    The steady supply of high-quality fruit, coupled with continued marketing initiatives, will undoubtedly position Indian Pomegranates as a desirable choice for American consumers, ensuring their place on the U.S. retail shelves in years to come.

     

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: WAVES 2025 Animation Film makers Challenge announces top 42 finalists

    Source: Government of India

    WAVES 2025 Animation Film makers Challenge announces top 42 finalists

    WAVES brings to the fore a global showcase of original Animation, VFX, AR/VR & Virtual Productions

    Talented finalists of animation film-making competition to pitch their projects in WAVES 2025

    Posted On: 19 APR 2025 12:03PM by PIB Mumbai

    : Mumbai, April 19, 2025

    The finalists of the Animation Film Makers Competition (AFC) being held as part of the ‘Create in India Challenge Season-1’ of WAVES 2025 has been announced. The best 42 projects, focussing on original storytelling across the entire spectrum of animation, encompassing traditional animation, VFX, Augmented Reality (AR)/Virtual Reality (VR), and virtual production, have made it to the final round. These talented participants will now have the opportunity to pitch their original projects during the WAVE Summit which will be held in Mumbai from May 1-4, 2025. The top 3 winners will each receive a cash prize of up to INR 5 Lakhs.

    The selection of the top-42 finalists was the result of a rigorous nine-month evaluation process led by the Dancing Atoms team, in collaboration with the WAVES team. The  dedicated efforts of the participants were complemented by the discerning expertise of an esteemed panel of national and international jury members, including:

    ●     Anu Singh

    ●     Farrukh Dhondy

    ●     Dan Sarto

    ●     James Knight

    ●     Jan Nagel

    ●     Gianmarco Serra

    ●     Indu Ramchandani

    The talented finalists, who will now have the opportunity to pitch their original projects in Mumbai, are: Abhijeet Saxena, Anika Rajesh, Anirban Majumder, Anuj Kumar Choudhary, Arundhati Sarkar, Atreyee Poddar, Bhagat Singh Saini, Bhagyashree Satapathy, Bimal Poddar, Catharina Dian Wiraswati S, Gadam Jagadish Prasad Yadav, Gargi Gawthe, Harish Narayan Iyer, Harshita Das, Hirak Jyoti Nath, Isha Chandna, Jacqueline C Ching, Jyothi Kalyan Sura, Khambor Batei Kharjana, Kishore Kumar Kedari, Kiruthika Ramasubramanian, Makam Neha, Martand Anand Ugalmugle, Nandan Balakrishnan, Piyush Kumar, Prasanth Kumar Nagadasi, Prasenjit Singha, Richa Bhutani, Rishav Mohanty, Rohit Sankhla, Sandhra Mary, Sangeeta Poddar, Segun Samson, Shreeyaa Vinayak Pore, Shreya Sachdev, Shrikant S Menon, Srikanth Bhogi, Shubham Tomar, Shweta Subhash Marathe, Sundar Mahalingam, Sukankan Roy, Triparna Maiti, Tuhin Chanda, Vamsi Bandaru, Vetriveare.

     

    The potential economic impact of their projects is significant, with each animated VFX feature film capable of generating employment for 100-300 individuals. WAVES AFC 2025 represents a crucial investment in creative talents of India, fostering job creation and global opportunities. The competition’s ambition extends to fostering international co-productions.

    This groundbreaking global initiative, supported by the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and spearheaded by Dancing Atoms, marks the first time all four verticals of the AVGC sector are represented under one umbrella in such a competition.

    WAVES AFC 2025 garnered an overwhelming response, receiving approximately 1900 registrations and 419 diverse entries from amateur enthusiasts, talented students, and seasoned professionals worldwide. This enthusiastic participation underscores the competition’s vital role in identifying and nurturing fresh creative voices within the animation industry.

    Beyond showcasing talent, the initiative has prioritized mentorship at all stages. All contestants, regardless of their final selection, benefited from invaluable masterclasses led by renowned industry leaders such as Academy Award winner Guneet Monga, acclaimed producer Shobu Yarlagadda, and Saraswathi Buyyala. These sessions focused on refining pitching skills and navigating the complexities of the industry. These projects will be pitched to various OTT platforms and key industry players. Dancing Atoms Studios founder Saraswathi Buyyala is actively engaging with embassies from 17 countries (Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Korea, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, United Kingdom) to facilitate collaborations for these top- 42 projects. In order to promote these projects, meetings are also being scheduled with prominent distributors. The top 42 projects represent a diverse spectrum, including 12 feature films, 9 TV series, 3 AR/VR experiences, and 18 short films, offering a rich variety for potential viewers and collaborators.

    The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s crucial support has been instrumental in elevating AFC WAVES 2025 to its current stature. The dedication to fostering original storytelling within the animation, VFX, AR/VR, and virtual production sectors has provided invaluable resources and recognition, empowering emerging talent on a significant platform. This  competition and its rigorous screening processes and enriching learning opportunities, underscored the government’s commitment to nurturing India’s creative potential in the dynamic world of animation. Each selected entry offers a unique narrative and showcases diverse creative approaches, including compelling international submissions. Going forward, the future of animation, VFX, AR/VR, and virtual production storytelling will unfold at WAVES AFC 2025.

    About WAVES

    The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

    Whether you’re an industry professional, investor, creator, or innovator, the Summit offers the ultimate global platform to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute to the M&E landscape.

    WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).

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  • MIL-OSI China: Photo exhibition on China’s fight against invading Japanese in WWII opens in Moscow

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Guests visit a photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

    A photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held at the Chinese Embassy in Russia on Friday.

    The exhibition features 60 photos showcasing the arduous struggles of the Chinese people against Japanese invaders, the combat operations by Soviet volunteer air squadrons in China, the battles of the Soviet Red Army against the Japanese Kwantung Army in Northeast China and military exchanges between China and Russia in recent years.

    “The exhibition is very impressive. I am so delighted to see so many well-preserved file photos,” Russian sinologist Yuri Tavrovsky told Xinhua.

    He hopes that these historical photos could be fully utilized to better tell the touching stories of the two peoples fighting side by side in war and their mutual support.

    The photo exhibition was supported by the Chinese embassy and co-organized by the Eurasia Regional Bureau of Xinhua News Agency, the China Image Group and Zhongchengtong International Investment Co., Ltd.

    A visitor is pictured during a photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held at the Chinese Embassy in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. (Xinhua/Cao Yang)

    More than 400 people attended the event, among them were representatives of the descendants of Russian veterans who supported China in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Representatives from Russia’s political, military, academic and media circles, as well as non-governmental organizations, attended as well.

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  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for April 20, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on April 20, 2025.

    Mediawatch: Jailed Australian foreign correspondent’s life spread across the big screen
    By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter In 1979, Sam Neill appeared in an Australian comedy movie about hacks on a Sydney newspaper. The Journalist was billed as “a saucy, sexy, funny look at a man with a nose for scandal and a weakness for women”. That would probably not fly these days — but as

    Palestinian solidarity vigil at Easter in NZ as Israeli bombing rages in Gaza
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    Did Australia back the wrong war in the 1960s? Now Putin’s Russia is knocking on the door
    ANALYSIS: By Ben Bohane This week Cambodia marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the murderous Khmer Rouge, and Vietnam celebrates the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces in April 1975. They are being commemorated very differently; after all, there’s nothing to celebrate in Cambodia. Its capital Phnom Penh was

    Trump executive orders roll back ocean fisheries protections in Pacific
    By Gujari Singh in Washington The Trump administration has issued a new executive order opening up vast swathes of protected ocean to commercial exploitation, including areas within the Pacific Islands Heritage Marine National Monument. It allows commercial fishing in areas long considered off-limits due to their ecological significance — despite overwhelming scientific consensus that marine

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Mediawatch: Jailed Australian foreign correspondent’s life spread across the big screen

    By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter

    In 1979, Sam Neill appeared in an Australian comedy movie about hacks on a Sydney newspaper.

    The Journalist was billed as “a saucy, sexy, funny look at a man with a nose for scandal and a weakness for women”.

    That would probably not fly these days — but as a rule, movies about Australian journalists are no laughing matter.

    Back in 1982, a young Mel Gibson starred as a foreign correspondent who was dropped into Jakarta during revolutionary chaos in The Year of Living Dangerously. The 1967 events the movie depicted were real enough, but Mel Gibson’s correspondent Guy Hamilton was made up for what was essentially a romantic drama.

    There was no romance and a lot more real life 25 years later in Balibo, another movie with Australian journalists in harm’s way during Indonesian upheaval.

    Anthony La Paglia had won awards for his performance as Roger East, a journalist killed in what was then East Timor — now Timor-Leste — in December 1975. East was killed while investigating the fate of five other journalists — including New Zealander Guy Cunningham — who was killed during the Indonesian invasion two months earlier.

    The Correspondent has a happier ending but is still a tough watch — especially for its subject.

    Met in London newsrooms
    I first met Peter Greste in newsrooms in London about 30 years ago. He had worked for Reuters, CNN, and the BBC — going on to become a BBC correspondent in Afghanistan.

    He later reported from Belgrade, Santiago, and then Nairobi, from where he appeared regularly on RNZ’s Nine to Noon as an African news correspondent. Greste later joined the English-language network of the Doha-based Al Jazeera and became a worldwide story himself while filling in as the correspondent in Cairo.

    Actor Richard Roxburgh as jailed journalist Peter Greste in The Correspondent alongside Al Jazeera colleagues Mohammed Fahmy and Baher Mohammed. Image: The Correspondent/RNZ

    Greste and two Egyptian colleagues, Baher Mohamed and Mohamed Fahmy, were arrested in late 2013 on trumped-up charges of aiding and abetting the Muslim Brotherhood, an organisation labeled “terrorist” by the new Egyptian regime of the time.

    Six months later he was sentenced to seven years in jail for “falsifying news” and smearing the reputation of Egypt itself. Mohamed was sentenced to 10 years.

    Media organisations launched an international campaign for their freedom with the slogan “Journalism is not a crime”. Peter’s own family became familiar faces in the media while working hard for his release too.

    Peter Greste was deported to Australia in February 2015. The deal stated he would serve the rest of his sentence there, but the Australian government did not enforce that. Instead, Greste became a professor of media and journalism, currently at Macquarie University in Sydney.

    Movie consultant
    Among other things, he has also been a consultant on The Correspondent — now in cinemas around New Zealand — with Richard Roxborough cast as Greste himself.

    Greste told The Sydney Morning Herald he had to watch it “through his fingers” at first.

    Australian professor of journalism Peter Greste …. posing for a photograph when he was an Al Jazeera journalist in Kibati village, near Goma, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on 7 August 2013. Image: IFEX media freedom/APR

    “I eventually came to realise it’s not me that’s up there on the screen. It’s the product of a whole bunch of creatives. And the result is … more like a painting rather than a photograph,” Greste told Mediawatch.

    “Over the years I’ve written about it, I’ve spoken about it countless times. I’ve built a career on it. But I wasn’t really anticipating the emotional impact of seeing the craziness of my arrest, the confusion of that period, the claustrophobia of the cell, the sheer frustration of the crazy trial and the really discombobulating moment of my release.

    “But there is another very difficult story about what happened to a colleague of mine in Somalia, which I haven’t spoken about publicly. Seeing that on screen was actually pretty gut-wrenching.”

    In 2005, his BBC colleague Kate Peyton was shot alongside him on their first day in on assignment in Somalia. She died soon after.

    “That was probably the toughest day of my entire life far over and above anything I went through in Egypt. But I am glad that they put it in [The Correspondent]. It underlines … the way in which journalism is under attack. What happened to us in Egypt wasn’t a random, isolated incident — but part of a much longer pattern we’re seeing continue to this day.”

    Supporters of the jailed British-Egyptian human rights activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah take part in a candlelight vigil outside Downing Street in London, United Kingdom, as he begins a complete hunger strike while world leaders arrive for COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in 2022. Image: RNZ Mediawatch/AFP

    ‘Owed his life’
    Greste says he “owes his life” to fellow prisoner Alaa Abd El-Fattah — an Egyptian activist who is also in the film.

    “There’s a bit of artistic licence in the way it was portrayed but . . .  he is easily one of the most intelligent, astute and charismatic humanitarians I’ve ever come across. He was one of the main pro-democracy activists who was behind the Arab Spring revolution in 2011 — a true democrat.

    “He also inspired me to write the letters that we smuggled out of prison that described our arrest not as an attack on … what we’d actually come to represent. And that was press freedom.

    “That helped frame the campaign that ultimately got me out. So, for both psychological and political reasons, I feel like I owe him my life.

    “There was nothing in our reporting that confirmed the allegations against us. So I started to drag up all sorts of demons from the past. I started thinking maybe this is the universe punishing me for sins of the past. I was obviously digging up that particular moment as one of the most extreme and tragic moments. It took a long time for me to get past it.

    “He’d been in prison a lot because of his activism, so he understood the psychology of it. He also understood the politics of it in ways that I could never do as a newcomer.”

    “Unfortunately, he is still there. He should have been released on September 29th last year. His mother launched a hunger strike in London . . . so I actually joined her on hunger strike earlier this year to try and add pressure.

    “If this movie also draws a bit of attention to his case, then I think that’s an important element.”

    Another wrinkle
    Another wrinkle in the story was the situation of his two Egyptian Al Jazeera colleagues.

    Greste was essentially a stranger to them, having only arrived in Egypt shortly before their arrest.

    The film shows Greste clashing with Fahmy, who later sued Al Jazeera. Fahmy felt the international pressure to free Greste was making their situation worse by pushing the Egyptian regime into a corner.

    “To call it a confrontation is probably a bit of an understatement. We had some really serious arguments and sometimes they got very, very heated. But I want audiences to really understand Fahmy’s worldview in this film.

    “He and I had very different understandings of what was going … and how those differences played out.

    “I’ve got a hell of a lot of respect for him. He is like a brother to me. That doesn’t mean we always agreed with each other and doesn’t mean we always got on with each other like any siblings, I suppose.”

    His colleagues were eventually released on bail shortly after Greste’s deportation in 2015.

    Fahmy renounced his Egyptian citizenship and was later deported to Canada, while Mohamed was released on bail and eventually pardoned.

    Retrial — all ‘reconvicted’
    “After I was released there was a retrial … and we were all reconvicted. They were finally released and pardoned, but the pardon didn’t extend to me.

    “I can’t go back because I’m still a convicted ‘terrorist’ and I still have an outstanding prison sentence to serve, which is a little bit weird. Any country that has an extradition treaty with Egypt is a problem. There are a fairly significant number of those across the Middle East and Africa.”

    Greste told Mediawatch his conviction was even flagged in transit in Auckland en route from New York to Sydney. He was told he failed a character test.

    “I was able to resolve it. I had some friends in Canberra and were able to sort it out, but I was told in no uncertain terms I’m not allowed into New Zealand without getting a visa because of that criminal record.

    “If I’m traveling to any country I have to say … I was convicted on terrorism offences. Generally speaking, I can explain it, but it often takes a lot of bureaucratic process to do that.”

    Greste’s first account of his time in jail — The First Casualty — was published in 2017. Most of the book was about media freedom around the world, lamenting that the numbers of journalists jailed and killed increased after his release.

    Something that Greste also now ponders a lot in his current job as a professor of media and journalism.

    Ten years on from that, it is worse again. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says at least 124 journalists and media workers were killed last year, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed by Israel in its war in Gaza.

    The book has now been updated and republished as The Correspondent.

    This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Putin declares Easter truce in Ukraine conflict

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday declared a unilateral Easter truce for the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

    The truce will start from 6:00 p.m. local time (1500 GMT) on Saturday and last until midnight on Sunday into Monday (2100 GMT on Sunday).

    “I have ordered a complete cessation of hostilities during this period,” Putin was quoted by the Kremlin’s Telegram account as saying at a meeting with Russian Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov.

    Putin also noted that Russia hopes Ukraine will follow suit and cease hostilities during the period.

    “Our armed forces must remain on high alert to repel possible ceasefire violations, provocations and any aggressive actions by the enemy,” the Russian president added. 

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  • MIL-OSI China: Iran, US conclude 2nd round of indirect talks in Rome

    Source: China State Council Information Office

    The second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States concluded on Saturday in Rome, capital of Italy, with Oman’s mediation, according to Italian media.

    The atmosphere of the talks was described as “constructive,” and the next round is expected to take place in the coming days, Italian Rai News reported.

    The talks took place at the Omani Embassy in Italy and lasted nearly four hours. The format of the dialogue remained “indirect,” as in the first round, Rai News reported.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Parents get 95 hours back as free Breakfast Clubs are rolled out

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    Press release

    Parents get 95 hours back as free Breakfast Clubs are rolled out

    First 750 breakfast clubs to rollout from Tuesday, delivering on government’s manifesto commitment and promise to put more money in working people’s pockets

    Tens of thousands of working parents will, from Tuesday, be supported with more flexibility and choice from the rollout of free breakfast clubs across England, as the government delivers on its promise of 30 minutes of free childcare every day.

    As children return from the Easter holidays, the first 750 schools across the country are set to begin offering free breakfast clubs. This will help parents get up to 95 hours back a year – giving them more support at a crucial time in the morning as they balance busy lives of work and childcare.

    New government data shows that over half of parents would use this time to juggle parenting with working, training or studying.

    The free breakfast clubs will save parents up to £450 a year and come alongside a raft of measures from government to provide parents with greater choice and help with the cost of living, such as a cap on school uniform costs and expanding free childcare for under-fives to 30 hours per week.

    It comes as major employers like British Airways, Accenture and Rigby Group back the clubs to support parents to work more flexibly.

    The rollout delivers on the government’s manifesto promise to ensure state schools offer free breakfast clubs to all pupils, while supporting its Plan for Change milestone to ensure tens of thousands more children start school ready to learn. 

     Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said: 

    Free breakfast clubs are at the heart of our Plan for Change, making working parents’ lives easier and more affordable, while breaking down barriers to opportunity for every child.  

    From Tyneside to Truro, England is one of the first countries in Europe to open universal free breakfast clubs, saving parents up to £450 per year and making sure every child starts school ready to learn. 

    This government is delivering on our promises to working parents, rolling out free breakfast clubs, school-based nurseries, and giving every child across the country the best start in life.

    Across the country, school leaders have seen breakfast clubs drive improvements in attendance, attainment and behaviour.

    This government is going further and faster, using the 750 free breakfast clubs as a key tool to tackle barriers to learning in schools, with 500,000 primary school pupils missing at least one day of school every fortnight last year, 1 in every 3 pupils not ready to start school at age 5 and 1 in every 50 pupils suspended at least once. 

    Sean Doyle, Chairman and Chief Executive, British Airways said:

    We welcome the Government’s new free Breakfast Club initiative and any effort to support children’s health and learning, while providing more flexibility for working parents and reducing their childcare costs.

    Shaheen Sayed, Head of Accenture in the UK, Ireland and Africa, said:

    As a major employer in the UK flexibility is a priority, and we understand the importance of creating an environment where everyone can achieve a healthy work-life balance.

    We welcome the government’s roll out of 750 new free breakfast clubs across the country as a targeted investment in the future of the workforce and a major step to reducing pressures on working families.

    Breakfast clubs not only improve educational outcomes for children but also enable greater workforce participation, allowing working parents and carers to achieve their professional and personal aspirations.

    Steve Rigby Co-CEO, Rigby Group said:

    As the West Midlands’ largest philanthropic family working with disadvantaged children, we wholeheartedly support the government’s rollout of breakfast clubs.

    Breakfast clubs provide support to parents, improve attendance and provide an important start to young people in the start of their school day.

    St Benedict’s Primary School, which currently offers breakfast club provision, is going to be one of the early adopter schools to expand the benefits of the club.  

    Emma Nott, Head Teacher at St Benedict’s Primary School said: 

    For us, the funding will help us to offer breakfast clubs for free – which is crucial to encourage take up and for more children to reap the benefits. 

    Our fantastic staff truly believe in this policy, and we are already seeing children’s attendance increase as a result of the club. 

    It also gives pupils time to adjust between home and school life, especially on a Monday morning, prioritising this for 30 minutes makes a whole world of difference.  

    Too many children’s life chances have been scarred by poverty, with a third of children leaving primary school without fundamental reading, writing and maths skills, this increases to over half for disadvantaged pupils.  

    This government has set out a clear commitment to break down barriers to opportunity for every child, with breakfast clubs proven to boost children’s reading, writing and maths by an average of two months.
     
    Craig Jones, Director of the Junior Adventures Group and the PVI Network:

    We can see the positive impact enriching breakfast clubs can have on children and families lives, providing a positive, active start to the day and supporting families with work-life balance.

    As PVI providers we are excited about the launch of the early adopter scheme and are fully supportive of providing valuable feedback and innovative delivery models during this ‘test & learn’ phase of the free breakfast club offer.

    Free breakfast clubs in the early adopter schools will shape the future of the national breakfast club policy, contributing directly to its implementation. Further details on the national roll out of the breakfast clubs programme will follow in due course.

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: XploraDEX Presale Hits Final 48 Hours—Last Window to Enter XRP’s Most Anticipated DeFi Launch

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The $XPL presale is entering its final 48 hours, and the energy is electric across the XRP community. With the countdown now measured in hours, not days—the remaining allocation is being claimed at a record pace, and the presale page is witnessing its highest activity since launch.

    XploraDEX is rewriting the playbook for decentralized exchanges by integrating artificial intelligence into every layer of the trading experience. This isn’t just another DEX—it’s a full-fledged, AI-powered trading ecosystem custom-built for XRPL. And now, the opportunity to get in before launch is almost gone.

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    What makes $XPL Token stand out isn’t just the tech—it’s the timing. With XRP’s ecosystem evolving rapidly, XploraDEX arrives at a pivotal moment when traders are seeking smarter tools, faster performance, and more control over their strategies.

    Here’s what early $XPL backers are getting access to:

    • First access to AI features at launch
    • Discounted trading fees across all pairs
    • Entry into exclusive staking programs
    • Priority whitelist for future token offerings via Launchpad
    • Voting rights in protocol governance decisions

    Join $XPL Presale Round

    As of this announcement, over 85% of the presale allocation has been claimed. High-volume wallets have increased their buying pressure in anticipation of the listing, while thousands of smaller wallets have also joined, signaling a wave of grassroots support.

    The $XPL Presale isn’t just about buying early—it’s about entering a DeFi project that brings actual innovation to the XRPL landscape. And with platform rollout set to begin shortly after the presale ends, early buyers will be at the forefront of one of the most technologically advanced launches on XRPL to date.

    Participate in $XPL Presale

    There are 48 hours left on the clock. After that, $XPL will go public at a higher price, and the early-entry advantages will be gone. If you’ve been considering your entry—this is your last, best chance to do it before the rest of the market catches up.

    Join the $XPL Presale While It’s Still Open: https://sale.xploradex.io

    For Live Updates & Community Buzz: Website | $XPL Token Presale | X | Telegram

    Contact:
    Oliver Muller
    oliver@xploradex.io
    contact@xploradex.io

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Greens call for prosecution of Israeli soldiers returning to Scotland

    Source: Scottish Greens

    19 Apr 2025 External Affairs

    Israeli forces are inflicting war crimes and genocide on Gaza.

    More in External Affairs

    Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has called for soldiers fighting in Israel’s occupation forces to be prosecuted under Scots law for the crime of genocide against the people of Palestine.

    Mr Greer is calling for the Scottish Government to use an existing law, the International Criminal Court (Scotland) Act 2001, to ensure that Israeli soldiers who are UK citizens or residents and who are present in Scotland are held accountable for their role in the 18 month long assault.

    The Act made it a criminal offence under Scots law to engage in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. It can be used for prosecutions even if the crime was committed outside of Scotland.

    Mr Greer said:

    “Israeli forces have inflicted a genocide on the people of Gaza, the gravest crime mankind is capable of. Over 18 months of bombings, executions and deliberate starvation they have murdered tens of thousands of Palestinians, including at least 15,000 children.

    “The soldiers of Israel’s occupation forces come from all over the world, including from here in the UK. They must be held individually accountable for their role in the worst war crimes and atrocities of this century. No Scot should be able to travel across the world to participate in a genocide and then return home without consequence.

    “We know that the UK government will not act to uphold the law. They have armed, supported and enabled the killing right from the start, but Scots law is clear on our responsibility to act.

    “There can be no hiding place for those who have participated in a genocide. Any UK citizen or resident who has taken part in the war should know that they will be prosecuted if they return to Scotland.”

    A group of leading lawyers including Michael Mansfield KC recently submitted a dossier of evidence against ten Britons serving with the Israeli occupation forces to the Metropolitan Police in London, alleging targeted killing of civilians and aid workers, including by sniper fire, and indiscriminate attacks on civilian areas, including hospitals.

    The identities of the ten individuals have not yet been made public and it is unknown if any live in Scotland.

    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: XRP News: XploraDEX Presale Enters Final 48 Hours—XRP’s Smartest Traders Are Locking In Before It’s Too Late

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, Switzerland, April 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — With just 2 days remaining, the XploraDEX $XPL presale is officially in its final hours and the XRP community knows it. Momentum has reached a peak, investor activity is exploding, and the last remaining allocation is evaporating as savvy traders scramble to get in before it’s too late.

    More than just a presale, XploraDEX represents a bold leap forward for DeFi on the XRP Ledger. As the first AI-powered decentralized exchange on XRPL, the platform merges the power of predictive analytics, intelligent trade automation, and real-time market data into a seamless user experience. This is the future of on-chain trading and it’s launching in just days.

    Join $XPL Presale Round

    With over 82% of the token allocation claimed, $XPL has become one of the most in-demand assets across XRPL this year. The presale portal has seen record-breaking wallet activity over the past 24 hours, as last-minute buyers realize the opportunity window is narrowing fast.

    The $XPL token is not just a utility—it’s the backbone of the XploraDEX ecosystem. Holders will gain access to:

    • Premium AI trading dashboards and algorithmic tools
    • Automated trading signals and portfolio strategy optimizers
    • Fee discounts and priority staking pools
    • Governance power and early access to future token sales

    The protocol is launching at the perfect time, when demand for smarter, more efficient DeFi tools is surging. With many XRPL traders still relying on outdated platforms, XploraDEX offers a significant upgrade, enabling users to trade faster, analyze deeper, and automate smarter.

    Participate in $XPL Presale

    The platform rollout begins immediately after the presale ends. $XPL will list on XRPL DEXs at a higher price, and staking pools, AI tool activation, and liquidity incentives will launch in quick succession. Early backers won’t just benefit from better pricing, they’ll lead the ecosystem as it goes live.

    With 48 hours left, FOMO is in full effect. Influencers, whale wallets, and first-time DeFi users are all converging on the XploraDEX sale—because after two days, this presale will be history.

    Buy $XPL on Presale

    If you’ve been waiting, watching, or hesitating—this is your final signal. The smartest traders on XRP have already locked in. Now it’s your move.

    Secure Your $XPL Token Allocation Before Time Runs Out: https://sale.xploradex.io

    Stay connected and Join the XploraDEX AI Revolution

    Website | $XPL Token Presale | X | Telegram

    Contact:
    Oliver Muller
    oliver@xploradex.io
    contact@xploradex.io

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: No KYC. 100x Leverage. $50 Welcome Bonus. Crypto Futures Trading Made Easy on BexBack.

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

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  • MIL-OSI: Best No KYC Casinos 2025: JACKBIT Rated Top No KYC Crypto Casino

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    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: GUU to train logisticians for Wildberries: cooperation agreement signed

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    On April 18, 2025, a ceremonial signing of a cooperation agreement between the State University of Management and the Russian online store Wildberries took place.

    On behalf of the State University of Management, the document was signed by the rector of the State University of Management, Vladimir Stroyev. On behalf of the new partner, it was signed by the director of innovation and ecosystem development, Wildberries, Igor Koval.

    Also present at the meeting were vice-rectors of the State University of Management Maria Karelina and Pavel Pavlovsky. From Wildberries there were the head of the department for work with educational organizations Yulia Erofeeva, the head of image projects Daria Mudrova, the head of the internship direction Anastasia Avdeeva, the head of the school direction Daria Danilina.

    At the beginning of the meeting, Vladimir Stroyev told the guests about the history of GUU. And although there were two graduates of our university among them, it was also new for them to hear that its history began almost 40 years earlier than they knew – with the Aleksandrovsky Commercial School.

    “Today we are once again beginning to promote the traditions of domestic entrepreneurship, which were lost in Soviet times. Now few remember that in the Russian Empire there were entire entrepreneurial regions that were exempt from taxes. And the Alexander School was directly connected with many famous representatives of the Moscow merchant class,” the rector said.

    Igor Koval immediately admitted that the famous Russian philanthropist Savva Mamontov is his distant relative, and agreed that it would be very logical for the State University of Management to continue the traditions of entrepreneurship. The WB company also sees its mission in the development of Russian entrepreneurship and strives to develop in different directions. Thus, the company recently opened its own production sector.

    Continuing the conversation, Vladimir Stroyev said that some Russian companies started their business within the walls of our university. For example, the Novard group of companies, which recently opened an “auditorium named after itself” in the administrative building. In addition, the rector mentioned that our university is the operator of the All-Russian competition of projects in the field of social entrepreneurship and socially oriented non-profit organizations “My Good Business”.

    Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Maria Karelina reported fresh news that scientists from our university managed to win the first competition of student design bureaus.

    “The grant is not very big, but for us it is first and foremost an ideological victory and an important step to restore the image of a scientific and technical university. No one expected this victory from us. Meanwhile, we have fresh developments in the field of logistics, unmanned aerial vehicles and a large agro-industrial project. All this can be discussed, but it is a long conversation, and I propose to organize a separate meeting with Wildberries technical specialists,” said Maria Karelina.

    Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Pavel Pavlovsky added that our scientists are developing not only flying drones, but also ground-based ones. Chairman of the State Duma Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov, who visited the university last week, noted this development. Pavel Vladimirovich also noted that few see Wildberries as a high-tech company that provides a huge number of jobs, but this is exactly the case. The State University of Management has already developed a special educational program for the needs of WB, a presentation of which was shown to the guests after the meeting with the management.

    Taking the floor again, Maria Karelina informed the guests that the State University of Management has laboratories for reverse engineering, agriculture, and a section on mechanization, where prominent professors and academics work. The university concludes agreements with agricultural universities and plans to create a world-class scientific and methodological center in the field of agro-industrial complex.

    Igor Koval admitted that this topic is very interesting to him and he is ready to support it, since in the past he managed several agricultural enterprises.

    “Returning to our topic, I want to say that we currently have 5 million square meters of warehouses. We are first in the world in this indicator. The issue of automation is very relevant for us, we are interested in logistics projects, we have our own design bureau for logistics complexes, and the State University of Management can be very useful in this,” the guest said.

    At the end of the conversation, Igor Koval invited Vladimir Stroyev to a Wildberries event at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum. The partners agreed to coordinate their schedules to implement this idea.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/19/2025

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

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Here they train specialists of the future: the Center for the implementation of projects in the social and humanitarian profile has opened at the State University of Management

    Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

    On April 18, the Center for the Implementation of Social and Humanitarian Projects began operating at the State University of Management.

    Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova took part in the grand opening, emphasizing the increased importance of patriotic education of the younger generation.

    “First of all, I want to thank the State University of Management, on the basis of which we are already implementing many initiatives. And this is logical, because this university has many management teams of different levels and in different areas. We cannot protect our students from all negative information, but we can form critical thinking and help them learn to clearly determine what is good and what is bad, so that the children can analyze the incoming data themselves. We must all understand together where we are moving and how we can help each other develop our country,” Olga Petrova noted.

    The rector of the State University of Management, Vladimir Stroev, gave a welcoming speech.

    “I am glad that the Center opened here, we in our team are constantly on the agenda of these issues. We need to constantly work with students, find new ways and forms. We are at such a stage that you all will have to develop a further strategy that concerns the issues of the ideological agenda. Develop an internal educational policy that suits us. It is important that everyone understands where they live, where they are moving and that the country is the most important thing. And you are the people who will deal with this agenda in order to see the results of the implementation of ideas in years to come,” Vladimir Stroyev emphasized.

    Director of the Center for the Implementation of Social and Humanitarian Projects Zaurbek Khugaev spoke about the tasks facing the Center and the role of the structure in strengthening the country’s value sovereignty.

    “In recent months, we have been actively working to unite the potential of specialists in the social and humanitarian fields and practitioners in the socio-political sphere to prepare a new generation of political leaders for the country. This requires joint, coordinated work by many organizations and institutions. Therefore, the most important thing is to create a network interdepartmental structure of interaction with a semantic core in the Center, from which all programs and modules that will be transferred to practice will be meaningfully filled. Thus, the main task of the Center this year is to develop a number of educational programs and implement them in key educational centers, forums and universities of the country,” shared Zaurbek Khugayev.

    Participants were also able to ask the speakers questions of interest. They were interested in the possibilities of using artificial intelligence as an educator, whether neural networks can replace humanities specialists, and how a lecturer can gain the trust of the audience.

    Olga Petrova noted that it is people who train neural networks and it is important to do it correctly so that “the responses of neural networks are synchronized with the value system of coordinates that exists in the country.” Vladimir Stroyev drew attention to the fact that first of all it is necessary to deal with the potential threats that neural networks may pose.

    After the completion of the formal part, the educational program “Civic and educational activities in modern Russia: theory and practice” continued for members of the Digoria Expert Club.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 04/19/2025

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    April 20, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Expo in Hainan opens window for China-Europe economic ties

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

    HAIKOU, April 19 — Amid swaying coconut trees and the soft rustle of sea breeze, I arrived in China’s southern island province of Hainan to cover the fifth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE).

    Beneath the clear blue sky, Haikou’s wave-shaped international convention center buzzed with energy. Crowds flowed through halls lined with dazzling displays of vehicles, cosmetics and homeware from across Europe, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Italy and Slovakia, which captivated attention and sparked curiosity.

    This year’s guest country of honor, the UK, showcased 53 British brands — a mix of long-established players in the Chinese market and first-time exhibitors — signaling its ambition to deepen economic engagement with China, the world’s second-largest economy.

    Among the returning exhibitors was Tricker’s, one of the UK’s oldest shoemakers. “We’re back because last year’s expo significantly raised our profile in the market,” said Mike Hofmann, managing director at Tricker’s China.

    “We see China not only as a sales market but also as a core place to invest and grow,” he added, highlighting the encouraging signals from China’s recent pro-consumption policies.

    Just a few steps away, a subtle floral fragrance drew me toward a charming booth. It belonged to Aromatherapy Associates, a London-based wellness brand making its debut at the CICPE.

    “Hainan’s Free Trade Port is key to our cross-border strategy,” said Yuan Quan, head of Aromatherapy Associates China. “We’ve seen a growing appetite among Chinese consumers for high-quality, therapeutic wellness products, which present great opportunities for us.”

    Health and wellness stood out as a defining theme at this year’s expo. British biotech company Birmingham Biotech (BHM) chose the occasion to announce its official entry into the Chinese market.

    “The expo opens doors to real-time feedback, collaboration and opportunity,” said Michael Hsu, founder and CEO of BHM.

    He noted that Chinese consumers’ rising preference for drug-free, scientifically validated solutions aligns perfectly with the company’s innovations.

    “The Hainan Free Trade Port’s policy advantages and openness to global cooperation make it an ideal destination for our localization plans,” Hsu added.

    “The sheer scale of the Chinese market is a powerful incentive,” said Mark Clayton, chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce South China, noting that “the middle class here is larger than the entire population of the UK.”

    Driven by booming tourism, innovative policies, and robust retail growth, the island province of Hainan is rapidly becoming a vital domestic and international consumption destination, according to a white paper jointly released by KPMG China and the Moodie Davitt Report during the expo.

    France showcased a national pavilion at the expo for the third consecutive year, featuring 12 French brands, including L’Oréal and Pierre Lannier, covering sectors such as cosmetics, luxury goods, health products and wines.

    Familiar names also included Ducati, the legendary Italian motorcycle brand, and ETRO, the renowned Italian luxury fashion house, which set up a dedicated booth celebrating the 40th anniversary of its flagship Arnica fabric.

    “China is rapidly evolving and has become one of our top-priority markets,” said Fabio Lambertini, CEO of Ducati China.

    “Hainan is a crucial node in our long-term vision,” he added. With its winding coastal and mountain roads, he believes the tropical island has the potential to become a new hub for Ducati’s immersive riding experiences and investment.

    The Czech jewelry brand Krasna Duse — meaning “beautiful soul” in Czech — drew a constant stream of visitors with its shimmering displays. While browsing the cases, college student Ma Kanghui selected a pair of earrings. “The brand is completely new to me,” she said. “The designs, with their Czech style, are so beautiful that I couldn’t resist.”

    “Czech crystal has a unique charm and craftsmanship that I believe will conquer customers here in China,” said the company president, Olga Kopalova.

    This year marked Slovakia’s debut with its own national pavilion, featuring a mix of skincare, wine, chocolate, and wellness brands. Pavol Kovarik, sales manager for Slovak beverage brand Cacaofe, said that his 22-hour journey from Vienna to Haikou via Chengdu was not only his first time in China but also the longest trip he had ever taken.

    “I expected an inland Chinese city, but instead I arrived in a tropical paradise. Palm trees, beaches, and a vibrant atmosphere that I never imagined,” Kovarik said.

    “This is a fresh start for our presence in China’s mega market. We also plan to attend exhibitions in Ningbo and Shanghai,” he added. “For now, I am looking forward to taking a bullet train to Sanya after the expo and spend a couple of days there enjoying the beautiful beaches.”

    As the sun dipped below Hainan’s horizon, the expo’s buzz gradually faded, but the conversations it sparked about growth and cooperation are far from over. For many European brands, Hainan is more than just a stage for product display, it’s a gateway to long-term relationships, evolving tastes, and mutual growth.

    MIL OSI China News –

    April 19, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Did Australia back the wrong war in the 1960s? Now Putin’s Russia is knocking on the door

    ANALYSIS: By Ben Bohane

    This week Cambodia marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Phnom Penh to the murderous Khmer Rouge, and Vietnam celebrates the fall of Saigon to North Vietnamese forces in April 1975.

    They are being commemorated very differently; after all, there’s nothing to celebrate in Cambodia. Its capital Phnom Penh was emptied, and its people had to then endure the “killing fields” and the darkest years of its modern existence under Khmer Rouge rule.

    Over the border in Vietnam, however, there will be modest celebrations for their victory against US (and Australian) forces at the end of this month.

    Yet, this week’s news of Indonesia considering a Russian request to base aircraft at the Biak airbase in West Papua throws in stark relief a troubling question I have long asked — did Australia back the wrong war 63 years ago? These different areas — and histories — of Southeast Asia may seem disconnected, but allow me to draw some links.

    Through the 1950s until the early 1960s, it was official Australian policy under the Menzies government to support The Netherlands as it prepared West Papua for independence, knowing its people were ethnically and religiously different from the rest of Indonesia.

    They are a Christian Melanesian people who look east to Papua New Guinea (PNG) and the Pacific, not west to Muslim Asia. Australia at the time was administering and beginning to prepare PNG for self-rule.

    The Second World War had shown the importance of West Papua (then part of Dutch New Guinea) to Australian security, as it had been a base for Japanese air raids over northern Australia.

    Japanese beeline to Sorong
    Early in the war, Japanese forces made a beeline to Sorong on the Bird’s Head Peninsula of West Papua for its abundance of high-quality oil. Former Australian prime minister Gough Whitlam served in a RAAF unit briefly stationed in Merauke in West Papua.

    By 1962, the US wanted Indonesia to annex West Papua as a way of splitting Chinese and Russian influence in the region, as well as getting at the biggest gold deposit on earth at the Grasberg mine, something which US company Freeport continues to mine, controversially, today.

    Following the so-called Bunker Agreement signed in New York in 1962, The Netherlands reluctantly agreed to relinquish West Papua to Indonesia under US pressure. Australia, too, folded in line with US interests.

    That would also be the year when Australia sent its first group of 30 military advisers to Vietnam. Instead of backing West Papuan nationhood, Australia joined the US in suppressing Vietnam’s.

    As a result of US arm-twisting, Australia ceded its own strategic interests in allowing Indonesia to expand eastwards into Pacific territories by swallowing West Papua. Instead, Australians trooped off to fight the unwinnable wars of Indochina.

    To me, it remains one of the great what-ifs of Australian strategic history — if Australia had held the line with the Dutch against US moves, then West Papua today would be free, the East Timor invasion of 1975 was unlikely to have ever happened and Australia might not have been dragged into the Vietnam War.

    Instead, as Cambodia and Vietnam mark their anniversaries this month, Australia continues to be reminded of the potential threat Indonesian-controlled West Papua has posed to Australia and the Pacific since it gave way to US interests in 1962.

    Russian space agency plans
    Nor is this the first time Russia has deployed assets to West Papua. Last year, Russian media reported plans under way for the Russian space agency Roscosmos to help Indonesia build a space base on Biak island.

    In 2017, RAAF Tindal was scrambled just before Christmas to monitor Russian Tu95 nuclear “Bear” bombers doing their first-ever sorties in the South Pacific, flying between Australia and Papua New Guinea. I wrote not long afterwards how Australia was becoming “caught in a pincer” between Indonesian and Russian interests on Indonesia’s side and Chinese moves coming through the Pacific on the other.

    All because we have abandoned the West Papuans to endure their own “slow-motion genocide” under Indonesian rule. Church groups and NGOs estimate up to 500,000 Papuans have perished under 60 years of Indonesian military rule, while Jakarta refuses to allow international media and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit.

    Alex Sobel, an MP in the UK Parliament, last week called on Indonesia to allow the UN High Commissioner to visit but it is exceedingly rare to hear any Australian MPs ask questions about our neighbour West Papua in the Australian Parliament.

    Canberra continues to enhance security relations with Indonesia in a naive belief that the nation is our ally against an assertive China. This ignores Jakarta’s deepening relations with both Russia and China, and avoids any mention of ongoing atrocities in West Papua or the fact that jihadi groups are operating close to Australia’s border.

    Indonesia’s militarisation of West Papua, jihadi infiltration and now the potential for Russia to use airbases or space bases on Biak should all be “red lines” for Australia, yet successive governments remain desperate not to criticise Indonesia.

    Ignoring actual ‘hot war’
    Australia’s national security establishment remains focused on grand global strategy and acquiring over-priced gear, while ignoring the only actual “hot war” in our region.

    Our geography has not changed; the most important line of defence for Australia remains the islands of Melanesia to our north and the co-operation and friendship of its peoples.

    Strong independence movements in West Papua, Bougainville and New Caledonia all materially affect Australian security but Canberra can always be relied on to defer to Indonesian, American and French interests in these places, rather than what is ultimately in Australian — and Pacific Islander — interests.

    Australia needs to develop a defence policy centred on a “Melanesia First” strategy from Timor to Fiji, radiating outwards. Yet Australia keeps deferring to external interests, to our cost, as history continues to remind us.

    Ben Bohane is a Vanuatu-based photojournalist and policy analyst who has reported across Asia and the Pacific for the past 36 years. His website is benbohane.com  This article was first published by The Sydney Morning Herald and is republished with the author’s permission.

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    April 19, 2025
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