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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Orenburgneft implements geomechanical modeling in well construction

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Orenburgneft employees together with specialists from the Rosneft scientific institute in Samara developed and implemented a three-dimensional geomechanical model of the Biktovskoye field in the Orenburg region. The effect of implementing the innovation is 5 million rubles for one well, the well construction period was reduced by an average of two days.

    The unique model includes geological and seismic information, as well as drilling parameters. When creating the model, specialists took into account data obtained from existing wells, as well as mathematical calculations. The innovation will allow assessing risks, predicting possible geological complications and building an optimal trajectory during drilling. The project of a three-dimensional geomechanical model has been tested in conditions of complex geological sections of wells and is ready for replication at Rosneft enterprises. The experience gained will allow optimizing the time for developing field models in different regions of the country.

    During further development of the Biktovskoye field, a geomechanical model will be created that will allow us to predict changes in the behavior of rocks over time and will help maintain the level of oil production.

    The development of science-intensive software is an important part of the Rosneft-2030 strategy. The company prioritizes innovation, defining technological leadership as a key factor in competitiveness in the oil market.

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    JSC Orenburgneft, a subsidiary of NK Rosneft, conducts geological exploration work on 28 licensed areas located in the Orenburg and Samara regions. Cumulative production is more than 470 million tons of oil.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft June 10, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has cancelled increased import duties on a number of socially important products

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The government has decided to cancel increased import customs duties on medicinal, dietary and specialized food products originating from countries and territories that take measures that violate Russia’s economic interests. A resolution to this effect has been signed.

    Such products are necessary for premature and low-birth-weight newborns, as well as children and adults with various diseases, including metabolic disorders, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and oncology.

    The solution is aimed at ensuring diversity and increasing the availability of socially significant products on the Russian market.

    The document will be published.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Last year pawnshops issued loans to citizens for 302 billion rubles

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    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    This is a quarter more than the year before. The main reason for this growth is the steady increase in gold prices. 94% of loans are issued against gold items as collateral. At the same time, the number of concluded agreements remained at the same level – 16.6 million per year.

    Due to the growth in gold prices, the average loan amount also increased — from 16 to 21 thousand rubles. The total cost of loans (TCL) of pawnshops did not exceed 120% per annum. Rates vary significantly depending on the type of collateral — for example, for loans secured by a car, they are traditionally lower. For certain groups of citizens — pensioners, people with disabilities, large families — pawnshops offer preferential loan terms.

    Large chain pawnshops are actively developing digital channels of interaction with clients: more than half issue non-cash loans and accept payments online.

    Most borrowers try to repay the loan themselves in order to get back the collateral. 84% of loans are repaid in this way. For small pawnshops focused on retaining their customer base, this share is even higher. The rest of the loans are repaid by selling the pledged item. If the sale price exceeds the borrower’s obligations, the client retains the right to contact the pawnshop within three years to get back the pawned item. difference.

    Read more in the publication “Pawnshop Market Development Trends in 2024”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has increased the number of nominations for the All-Russian competition of doctors

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Document

    Resolution of June 5, 2025 No. 841

    The All-Russian competition of doctors has been supplemented with the nomination “For dedication in medicine”. The decree on this has been signed.

    The new nomination will recognize doctors or teams of doctors who have demonstrated personal courage in saving patients, those who were able to save patients in extreme situations or find a solution in a difficult professional situation. The winners will be paid a one-time cash reward.

    The All-Russian competition of doctors is held annually and is an important tool of the healthcare system for improving the professionalism of medical workers. A number of nominations of the competition are allocated to a separate project “Calling”, which is covered by Channel One and has its own prize fund. The award ceremony for the winners is held on the eve of Medical Worker Day, which is celebrated on the third Sunday of June.

    The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Resolution of January 13, 2011

    No. 2.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: To the participants and guests of the II scientific and technical conference of the Union State “Electronic engineering – 2025”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The conference takes place on June 10–11 in the Moscow region.

    Dear friends!

    I welcome the participants and guests of the scientific and technical conference of the Union State “Electronic Engineering – 2025”.

    This significant event brings together leading specialists, engineers and developers, experts, representatives of industry and the business community of the Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation. It provides a unique opportunity to discuss the most pressing issues for the industry, exchange experience, advanced ideas and innovative solutions, and expand scientific and technical cooperation.

    Today, our countries are faced with the task of increasing their own competencies in the field of production of electronic products and critical components that ensure the achievement of technological and industrial sovereignty of states. In the conditions of external pressure, it is extremely necessary to form a specialized infrastructure, complex, technologically closed production lines based on domestic equipment, materials and chemistry, and to design products using Russian CAD systems.

    I am confident that the success of this large-scale work largely depends on effective interaction, including at such authoritative discussion platforms as this conference. And its result will be specific proposals and recommendations that will have a positive impact on the further development of the industry, strengthening the strategic partnership of our countries.

    M. Mishustin

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mikhail Mishustin appointed Vasily Kupyzin as CEO of the Territorial Development Fund

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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    Order dated June 9, 2025 No. 1510-r

    Vasily Kupyzin has been appointed the new CEO of the Territorial Development Fund (TDF). The order to this effect was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. Ilshat Shagiakhmetov’s powers in this post have been terminated at his own request.

    Vasily Kupyzin was born in 1983. In 2005, he graduated with honors from the Academy of Economic Security of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

    He worked in various positions at the Federal Antimonopoly Service, the Ministry of Energy, and Rosneft and Transneft. Since October 2022, he has held the position of Deputy Head of the Secretariat of Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    Vasily Kupyzin’s term of office as the fund’s general director will be three years.

    The Territorial Development Fund was created in 2022. It combined the functions of two institutions: the Fund for the Protection of the Rights of Citizens – Participants in Shared Construction and the Fund for Assistance to the Reform of Housing and Public Utilities. The main areas of work of the FRT include the elimination of dilapidated housing, the protection of the rights of participants in shared construction, the development of the utilities sector, the restoration and renewal of the infrastructure of new regions.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: HSE and X5 to support talented students

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: State University Higher School of Economics – State University Higher School of Economics –

    X5 has increased the number of student grants for applicants to the Higher School of Business at the National Research University Higher School of Economics. The company will compensate part of the tuition fees for twenty-five talented applicants in the Master’s program “B2C Business Management: Technologies and Innovations” (previously “Retail Management”). Applications for grants can be submitted from June 20.

    X5 has been a strategic partner of the Master’s program for more than three years. Currently, almost a quarter of the company’s employees are under 25 years old, so developing relationships with universities and educational institutions is a priority for preparing a personnel reserve. This year, the program’s content was completely revised — “B2C Business Management: Technologies and Innovations” became the first specialized master’s program that trains leaders in retail and e-commerce. The company, together with the Higher School of Business of the Higher School of Economics, took into account all the latest market trends and built the program around three main blocks: customer experience, new technologies and innovations, leadership and management.

    The Master’s degree is suitable for both bachelors and specialists aiming for a career in retail and e-com, as well as for those who already work in retail and B2C companies, as well as those who run their own business. Five HSE graduates who successfully pass the entrance exams and score high will be able to study with a 35% discount. Another 20 applicants will receive a grant in the amount of 25% of the cost of tuition. The best students will receive financial support from X5 for the entire period of study.

    Students of the program study Data Science, business analytics, digital platforms, digital marketing, customer experience management in an omnichannel environment. That is, the disciplines that are necessary for working in modern business. Each area is supervised by top managers and executives of X5 – the program is designed for full integration, where there is a lot of practice, research and project work. Experts from X5 give lectures, hold open meetings, seminars and excursions, visit stores, distribution centers, innovation labs and ready-to-eat food production together with students.

    Ksenia Mardanova

    Director of Work with Educational Institutions X5

    “We pass on our knowledge and experience as an industry leader to students and tell them that modern retail is much more than just retail. X5 includes not only retail chains, but also IT, delivery, transport, and prepared food services. And our partnership with the HSE uniquely combines academic depth with applied approaches, including elements of an MBA in management practice. Over two years, students develop a portfolio of more than 10 projects based on real-life retail and e-commerce challenges. Graduates make good careers in major companies; we see them as promising specialists and are ready to consider them for work at X5. At the same time, the program improves the competencies of our own employees, who, while studying here, gain new skills for growth within the company.”

    Andrey Starkov

    Academic Director of the program, Associate Professor of Practice at the Higher School of Business, National Research University Higher School of Economics

    “Thanks to the support of X5, our program gives talented students the opportunity to receive a quality management education at one of the leading business schools in Russia and build a career in B2C business. The program’s special feature is its practice-oriented approach: courses are implemented using the co-teaching scheme, when HSE teachers and business professionals conduct classes together. In addition, students prepare coursework and diploma projects in a consulting format, solving real-life problems of companies. The involvement of practitioners in the educational process provides valuable networking and deep immersion in the professional environment.”

    For admission to the program In 2025, applications will be accepted from June 20 to August 8: 63 places are open for students from Russia and one for students from foreign countries.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Cashless payments without cards, or How citizens’ preferences are changing: Bank of Russia statistics

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    People are increasingly using QR codes, e-wallets, biometrics and other services that allow them to pay and make transfers without cards. In January-March 2025, the number of such transactions increased by almost a third compared to the same period last year and approached 11 billion. This is what they say data Bank of Russia.

    In the first quarter of this year, about 800 million payments were made using QR codes and biometrics. This is almost 2 times more than in the same period last year. The amount of purchases paid for in these ways exceeded 1.1 trillion rubles (389 billion rubles).

    At the same time, bank cards remain the main payment instrument, although the number of transactions with them has been decreasing for two quarters in a row. In total, 14.9 billion (0.1 billion) transactions for goods and services were made with cards in January-March of this year, for a total of 13.6 trillion (-0.2 trillion) rubles.

    Given the demand from customers for various payment tools, banks continued to develop payment infrastructure. The number of POS terminals in Q1 2025 increased by almost 10% compared to January-March 2024 and amounted to 4.9 million.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China releases historical documents exposing Japanese war crimes in northeast

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    SHENYANG, June 10 (Xinhua) — More than 1,200 historical documents related to the Japanese invasion of China during World War II were released by the Archives of Northeast China’s Liaoning Province on Monday, International Archives Day, providing new evidence of Japanese aggression in China more than 80 years ago.

    These files are archive catalogues of the South Manchuria Railway (SMRR), which was founded in 1906 and ceased to exist in 1945. The colonial enterprise was believed to have financed Japan’s militaristic ambitions during the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression from 1931 to 1945.

    Among the files released are compensation tables for the families of soldiers killed and injured in the September 18, 1931, incident that marked the beginning of Japan’s 14-year invasion of China. The incident occurred when Japanese troops blew up a section of railway under their control near the city of Shenyang and accused Chinese troops of sabotage as a pretext for the attack. That same evening, they launched a large-scale invasion of northeast China, shelling Chinese barracks near Shenyang.

    Other files relate to events such as the July 7 Incident and the Nanjing Massacre. “The documents showed that the South Manchuria Railway played a significant role in Japan’s invasion of China by collecting intelligence, supporting pro-Japanese forces, financing the war, participating in military actions, and glorifying aggression,” said Cong Longhai, an official at the Liaoning Provincial Archives.

    According to him, during its work in China, the company controlled the economic life of Northeast China, plundered mineral resources and collected various intelligence data.

    “These files contain evidence of the Japanese invasion of China, as well as irrefutable evidence written by the Japanese invaders themselves, which is of significant historical value,” he said.

    This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people’s victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. By releasing the historical documents, Cong Longhai hopes that they will help uncover the hidden history of Japan’s long-planned invasion of China and tell the story of the heroic deeds of the Chinese people during the war, he added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles wine competition returns to China with an exhibition in Yinchuan

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    YINCHUAN, June 10 (Xinhua) — The 5th China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture & Tourism Expo kicked off Monday in Yinchuan, capital of northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. As one of the highlights of the expo, the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) wine competition returned to China after a seven-year hiatus.

    The 4-day EXPO has attracted more than 1,100 guests from China and overseas. It will host 14 events, including a wine exhibition featuring popular wineries, a wine industry innovation competition, and an art biennale.

    Concours Mondial de Bruxelles was first hosted by China in 2018 in Beijing. This year, almost 400 judges from around the world came to the competition, and over 7,000 wine samples were submitted, including a record number of samples, according to CMB Chairman Baudouin Havot, representing China. “This event opens a new era for the Chinese wine industry in gaining global recognition,” he said.

    According to him, it is no coincidence that the 32nd CMB competition is being held in Yinchuan – this event “clearly reflects the growing potential of Chinese wine, especially from Ningxia.”

    This Chinese region boasts a unique terroir for producing high-quality wines: abundant sunshine and a cool, dry climate are conducive to growing grapes. After 40 years of development, Ningxia has become the largest wine-producing region in the country. The eastern foothills of Mount Helan have become especially popular as a “golden zone” for growing grapes and producing high-quality wine.

    By the end of 2024, the area of vineyards in Ningxia exceeded 600 thousand mu /about 40 thousand hectares/, the annual wine production volume reached 140 million bottles. Wine from Ningxia is supplied to more than 40 countries and regions around the world. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 12 outstanding projects were selected at the 4th Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition of the SCO Member States

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

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

    QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) — The award ceremony for the winners of the 4th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the opening ceremony of the SCO Year of Sustainable Development exchange event were held in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Monday.

    Following the competition, 12 outstanding projects from 8 countries were selected from more than 200 projects, including 1 first-class award, 2 second-class awards, 3 third-class awards and 6 excellent project awards. The first-class award was given to China’s project on key unmanned technologies for intelligent airport, which uses intelligent data analysis through radar, video and other technologies to realize high-precision joint dispatching of unmanned vehicles and aircraft.

    The projects participating in the competition cover such cutting-edge areas as electronic information, artificial intelligence, chemistry and chemical industry, as well as new materials, of which more than 35 percent are international cooperation projects.

    The events were organized by the China-SCO Technology Transfer Center with the support of the SCO Secretariat and the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China.

    In early July 2024, China assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO for 2024-2025. It was previously announced that the organization’s next summit would be held in Tianjin this fall. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to strengthen strategic communication, coordination with France: Vice President

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

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

    NICE, France, June 10 (Xinhua) — Chinese Vice President Han Zheng said Monday that China is willing to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic communication and coordination with France and inject new impetus into the development of China-France relations.

    Han Zheng made the remarks during a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) in Nice, France.

    Conveying greetings from Chinese President Xi Jinping to Macron, Han Zheng said that during their phone conversation last month, the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on issues of common concern such as strengthening bilateral solidarity and coordination, upholding multilateralism and promoting world peace and stability, and reached important consensus.

    Han Zheng said his participation in the UN Ocean Conference is aimed at implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, reflecting the UN and France’s support for holding the conference, and contributing to the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

    China’s vice president said China supports France in upholding strategic autonomy.

    Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the European Union (EU), Han Zheng said that in the current complicated international situation, strengthening cooperation between China and the EU benefits both sides and the rest of the world. He added that China is willing to further expand areas of cooperation with the EU and push for the further development of China-EU relations.

    Expressing gratitude to Han Zheng for his participation in the UN Ocean Conference, E. Macron asked him to convey his warm greetings to the President of the People’s Republic of China.

    E. Macron said that France regards China as a long-term and reliable cooperation partner, and in the current international situation full of challenges and difficulties, it is vital for France and China, as two major countries, to maintain close high-level exchanges and strengthen ties and cooperation in maintaining world peace and security.

    France welcomes Chinese companies to invest and do business in France, and is willing to deepen bilateral economic and trade cooperation, strengthen communication and coordination in international economic and financial policies, jointly address global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity protection, uphold multilateralism, and act as two major constructive forces in this turbulent world to give the world more confidence, Macron said. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The President of Uzbekistan has defined the priorities of partnership with the New Development Bank

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

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

    Tashkent, June 10 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received BRICS New Development Bank President Dilma Rousseff, the press service of the Uzbek leader reported on Monday.

    “On June 9, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received President of the BRICS New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff, who arrived in our country to participate in the events of the Tashkent International Investment Forum,” the statement said.

    As reported, issues of developing practical cooperation with this multilateral financial institution were discussed. The consistent implementation of the agreements reached on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in October last year was noted with satisfaction.

    “Thus, the Board of Governors of the Bank gave its fundamental consent to Uzbekistan joining the member countries of the New Development Bank. A program of priority joint projects worth 5 billion dollars has been formed,” the statement says.

    “The head of our state emphasized the importance of the speedy preparation and implementation of projects in such priority areas as the modernization of irrigation systems, the development of the mining industry, financing the private sector, and the promotion of public-private partnership projects in the areas of education and infrastructure,” it added.

    It is noted that support was also expressed for the implementation of large regional infrastructure projects. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China, ROK Should Elevate Strategic Cooperation and Partnership to Higher Level: Xi Jinping

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

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) need to elevate their strategic cooperative partnership to a higher level to bring more benefits to the two peoples and bring more certainty to the turbulent situation in the region and the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with South Korean President Li Jae-myung on Tuesday.

    The Chinese leader once again congratulated his interlocutor on his election as President of the Republic of Korea, noting that China and the Republic of Korea are close neighbors.

    According to him, in the 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have overcome differences in ideology and social systems and actively promoted exchanges and cooperation in various fields, contributing to each other’s success and common development.

    Strong, stable and ever-deepening relations between China and the ROK are in line with the trend of the times, meet the fundamental interests of the peoples of the two countries, and contribute to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region and the entire world, Xi Jinping stressed.

    China and the ROK should remain committed to the original goal of establishing diplomatic relations, maintain good-neighborliness and friendship, and strive for mutual benefit and win-win results, he said.

    The two sides should step up exchanges at various levels and in various fields, enhance strategic mutual trust, strengthen interstate cooperation and multilateral coordination to jointly safeguard multilateralism and free trade, and ensure the stability and smooth operation of global and regional industrial and supply chains, Xi said.

    China and the ROK should deepen people-to-people exchanges, enhance mutual understanding and strengthen public support to plant the seeds of friendship deep in the hearts of the two peoples, he said.

    Beijing and Seoul need to respect each other’s core interests and major concerns and keep bilateral ties on the right track to ensure the healthy and stable development of China-ROK relations, Xi added. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Beijing airports processed record amount of VAT refund applications for outbound foreign tourists in January-May 2025

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    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — Customs offices at Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport processed 478 million yuan (about 66.52 million U.S. dollars) worth of value-added tax (VAT) refund applications for outbound foreign tourists in the first five months of 2025, up 91.61 percent year on year and breaking a new historical record in the same period of previous years.

    The figures show that 12,180 VAT refund applications were processed at the two airports during the period, up 147.01 percent year-on-year, Beijing Customs said, adding that China’s 240-hour visa-free transit policy has significantly boosted the number of foreign visitors to China.

    Thanks to China’s continuous efforts to optimize its tax refund policy for foreign tourists, the consumption potential of the country’s inbound tourism is being fully realized. During the recently concluded three-day holiday for China’s traditional Duanwu or Dragon Boat Festival, Beijing’s two international airports handled 263.81 percent more tax refund applications than the same period last year, with the total refundable amount increasing by 130.59 percent, according to data from Beijing Customs.

    Currently, in addition to setting up more tax refund processing windows at airport departure areas, Beijing Customs has also established close cooperation with tax authorities, tourism departments and airport operators to enhance the VAT refund application process awareness of foreign tourists through airport media infrastructure, multimedia systems and government media platforms.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An-2 plane out of contact in Russian Yakutia — media

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

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

    Moscow, June 10 /Xinhua/ – An An-2 plane with Avialesookhrana workers is out of contact in Russia’s Yakutia, with three people on board, TASS reported on Tuesday, citing information from emergency services.

    According to the report, the An-2 was monitoring the forest fire situation when contact with it was lost. There are two crew members and an Avialesookhrana observer on board. The incident occurred at about 08:00 Moscow time. The An-2 sent a distress signal in Yakutia. An Mi-8 helicopter was sent out to search for it. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The first issue of the Project Management Bulletin magazine has been published: continuation of traditions and new horizons

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

    The first issue of the journal “Project Management Bulletin”, established by the State University of Management (GUM) and the Association of Professional Project Managers “SOVNET”, has been published and is available at the link https://vestnikpu.guu.ru/jour.

    This magazine continues the 20-year history of the well-known publication “Project and Program Management” and is a modern publication aimed at promoting advanced project and program management methods among specialists in various industries. Its goal is to become a reliable source of up-to-date information, practical recommendations and analytical materials that contribute to the development of competencies in the field of project management.

    The new journal preserves the best traditions of its predecessor, focused primarily on practical publications, while expanding the scope of its subject matter and audience. Now it will publish not only applied recommendations, but also world-class scientific articles aimed at improving the efficiency of project management in Russia and beyond.

    The main task of the new editorial team is to create a meaningful, interesting and useful resource that combines the theory and practice of project management.

    In his address to readers, the rector of the State University of Management, editor-in-chief of the journal “Project Management Bulletin” Vladimir Stroyev noted the following: “The opening of the journal “Project Management Bulletin” continues the traditions of the State University of Management not only as a leading management university, but also as a project-oriented university in the Russian Federation, which stood at the origins of the formation of the theoretical and research base for project management.”

    The Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Vestnik Proektnogo Upravleniye magazine, President of the SOVNET Project Management Association, Alexander Tovb, emphasized: “The Editorial Board sees its main mission in making the magazine interesting and useful. This requires cooperation between the editors and readers – together we can make it relevant to the demands of the times, attractive to authors and in demand by readers.”

    The first issue opens with Alexey Tashkinov’s article “Managing a Portfolio of Industrial Enterprise Digital Transformation Projects”. It is dedicated to a new approach based on the Industry 4.0 concept, which allows for the effective management of all aspects of production using enterprise digital transformation projects. This approach opens up the possibility of significantly increasing productivity, improving product quality, and quickly adapting to dynamically developing markets.

    The next article by Askar Nurzhanov examines the specifics of organizing a project management office at enterprises in the oil and gas sector. The approach described by the author emphasizes the importance of the office model matching the maturity level of the project management system of a particular organization. This topic is continued by the article by Irina Brikoshina and Igor Elistratov “Development of an Algorithm for Implementing a Project Office in the Activities of Modern Organizations”. The authors conduct a comprehensive analysis of domestic and foreign experience, note the features of the state standard R 58305-2018 and consider SberMarket as an example of adapting existing project approaches and methodologies for organizing a project office.

    The issue pays special attention to international issues of project management. For example, Daniil Chelobitchikov and Ekaterina Khalimon presented a study of the specifics of organizing startup projects in the BRICS countries, highlighting important aspects that influence the success of innovative initiatives in these regions.

    The issue concludes with traditional sections reviewing the events of the quarter and a calendar of significant conferences and seminars, inviting all interested parties to actively participate in the life of the project management community.

    We remind you that the journal will be published four times a year and publications for the second issue are currently being collected. We invite Russian and foreign professionals, certified project managers and project team members, heads of project-oriented organizations, as well as researchers, postgraduate students, young scientists and other specialists in the field of project management to cooperate.

    The journal is open for collaboration with experts, scientists and practitioners and invites everyone to join in the creation of a modern and influential tool for promoting the best practices of project management!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Professor Mohammed Ali Beravi became an Honorary Doctor of SPbPU

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

    On June 9, a solemn ceremony of presenting the mantle and diploma of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to Professor Mohammed Ali Beravi took place at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University.

    In accordance with the official regulations, the title of “Honorary Doctor of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University” is awarded to outstanding figures in science and technology, education and culture, as well as leading specialists from Russia and foreign countries for significant contribution to the development of advanced areas of knowledge and science, whose activities contribute to strategic development, expansion of areas of cooperation and increasing the authority of the university at the international level. The decision to award the title of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to Mohammed Ali Beravi was unanimously adopted by the members of the SPbPU Academic Council on September 27, 2024. The University’s Scientific Secretary Dmitry Karpov introduced the new Honorary Doctor.

    Mohamed Ali Berawi is a Professor of Engineering, M.Eng., Ph.D., and Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and Executive Director of the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, University of Indonesia. He is the Chairman of the Indonesian Faculty Association and the Advisory Board of the Forum of Professional Organizations in Science and Technology, Director of the Center for Sustainable Infrastructure Development, Executive Director of the ASEAN University Network for Sustainable Cities and Urbanization, and the Leader of the Smart Cities Working Group of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities Sustainable Cities and Landscapes. Mohamed Ali Berawi was ranked in the top 2% of scientists in the world by Elsevier and Stanford University from 2021 to 2024.

    Professor Berawi has served as a leading advisor to the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Indonesia, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Strategic Infrastructure Policy of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, and Member Secretary of the Presidential Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia. Since 2022, he has served as the Deputy for Green and Digital Transformation at Nusantara Metropolitan Office in Indonesia.

    Students in the uniform of the Polytechnic University of the early 20th century brought in the doctoral mantle, the Polyhymnia choir performed the Gaudeamus anthem. Rector of SPbPU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Andrey Rudskoy presented a book about honorary doctors of the Polytechnic University, which has a page dedicated to Mohammed Ali Beravi.

    Awarding the title of Honorary Doctor of SPbPU to Professor Beravi is a recognition of his outstanding achievements in science and practical activities aimed at sustainable development and the implementation of advanced technologies. His work is ideally in line with the spirit and strategic goals of our university. His many years of work at the Polytechnic contributed to the development of the master’s programs “Bioeconomics” and “Energy Economics”, where he shared his competencies in the field of sustainable development of territories using the city of Nusantara as an example. In particular, Professor Beravi taught courses and supervised, together with Polytechnic teachers, students’ research work in English. Together with Professor Beravi and his Indonesian colleagues, the Polytechnic hopes to implement a joint project on modeling the development of smart cities, – Andrey Rudskoy emphasized.

    It is a great honour for me to receive the title of Honorary Doctor of the Polytechnic University. This recognition reflects our shared commitment to the development of knowledge, innovation and international cooperation. I hope that this achievement will inspire our joint initiatives in the field of science and technology development. I believe that science and technology should serve higher purposes, offering real solutions that improve the quality of life, support sustainability and ensure a better future for the next generations, – thanked Professor Mohamed Ali Berawi.

    The ceremony was also attended by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Indonesia in St. Petersburg, President of the Association of Industrial Enterprises of St. Petersburg Valery Radchenko, a graduate of the Polytechnic University. He congratulated Professor Mohammed Ali Berawi on receiving the honorary title. In addition, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus Jose Tavares sent his congratulations in the form of a video message.

    After the ceremony, Mohammed Ali Berawi met with Indonesian students who performed the national dance Ratoh Jaroe.

    We are immensely proud that Professor Mohammed Ali Berawi is part of the Polytechnic family. It is a great honor for us that a world-class scientist, whose projects change the future of cities, has been making a significant contribution to the development of our university for many years. It is especially inspiring that he is our fellow countryman, glorifying Indonesia and Polytech on the global stage. We say with all our hearts: Welcome home, Professor, Selamat datang di Polytech! — shared the chairman of the Indonesian community at SPbPU, a postgraduate student of IMMiT Tegu Imanullah.

    Professor Mohammed Ali Beravi gave a lecture to students and staff of the university at the Technopolis Polytech research complex. Before that, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies Maxim Pasholikov awarded Professor Beravi with gratitude and a commemorative medal of SPbPU for assisting in the development of the University Endowment Fund.

    The lecture was dedicated to the creation of a smart sustainable city Nusantara — the new capital of Indonesia, where environmental responsibility and digital innovations are combined. The concept is based on the triad of Nature 5.0, Industry 4.0 and Society 5.0, which ensures the restoration of nature through technological progress, innovations for sustainable development and a human-oriented society. Nusantara is designed as the world’s first carbon-neutral city by 2045. To achieve this, 65% of its territory will be occupied by restored tropical forests — natural absorbers of CO₂. Among the innovations are autonomous transport and “smart buildings”. Professor Berawi presented the national project being implemented, which will become a global example of the balance between technology, ecology and the quality of life of people.

    During the visit, Mohammed Ali Beravi was given a tour of the Main Academic Building. He visited the SPbPU History Museum, the White Hall, the Reading Room, and looked at the gallery of outstanding polytechnic scientists. Professor Beravi was also told about the Polytechnic Supercomputer Center and the MetaCampus Polytech project of the Civil Engineering Institute.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The 9th International Conference on Digital Belt and Road Opens in Chengdu

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

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — The 9th International Conference on Digital Belt and Road, focusing on cooperation in applying digital technologies to global sustainable development, opened in Chengdu, capital of southwest China’s Sichuan Province, on Monday.

    The event was jointly organized by the Digital Belt and Road Initiative (DBAR), Chengdu Institute of Technology and the International Big Data Research Center for Sustainable Development Goals, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Chengdu Municipal People’s Government.

    The conference was attended by experts, scientists and representatives of institutions from nearly 30 countries and regions around the world.

    Speaking at the opening ceremony, DBAR Chairman Guo Huadong, a member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, pointed out that 2025 is the tenth year of global efforts to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. DBAR will continue to deepen cooperation with governments, research institutes and international organizations to advance the formation of sustainable development solutions with digital technologies at the core.

    Launched by Chinese scientists in 2016, the DBAR program has produced a series of widely recognized knowledge products to respond to sustainable development challenges in eight areas: agriculture and food security, climate and environment, disaster risk, natural and cultural heritage, cities and infrastructure, water resources and water security, coastal zones and oceans, and mountains and polar cold zones. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: UN chief warns against turning deep sea into ‘Wild West’

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

    NICE, France, June 10 (Xinhua) — Countries must respect science and international law when it comes to exploiting the seabed to prevent it from becoming a lawless “Wild West,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday at the opening of the third U.N. Ocean Conference in Nice, southeastern France.

    He said there was a need to balance legitimate concerns about environmental impacts with legitimate interests in using ocean resources to support economic sustainability and the transition to green energy. He stressed that future actions should be “science-based, precautionary and consistent with the rights and obligations enshrined in the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.”

    “I support the ongoing work of the International Seabed Authority on this important issue. The deep sea cannot become the Wild West,” the Secretary-General added.

    The third UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, aims to contribute to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14): conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

    Speaking at the opening of the conference, French President Emmanuel Macron also spoke out against deep-sea exploitation, warning that much of the seabed remains largely unexplored. “It is madness to exploit the deep sea before exploration has even begun… A moratorium on deep sea exploitation is an international imperative,” Macron said.

    “The deep sea is not for sale, just like Greenland, Antarctica or the open sea,” he said.

    In April, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order allowing deep-sea mining, a unilateral move that drew criticism from the International Seabed Authority. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Direct Pyongyang-Moscow rail service to be resumed

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

    Vladivostok, June 10 (Xinhua) — Russian Railways will resume international direct trains between Pyongyang and Moscow from June 17, the company announced on its Telegram channel on Tuesday.

    It is noted that the service with Moscow is scheduled to run twice a month: from Pyongyang on the 3rd and 17th of each month, arriving in the Russian capital on the 11th and 25th, respectively, and from Moscow on the 12th and 26th of each month, arriving in the capital of the DPRK on the 20th and 4th, respectively.

    Pyongyang-Moscow is the longest direct train route in the world. The distance between the capitals of the states is more than 10 thousand km, and the travel time is 8 days.

    Stops are planned at the stations of Khasan, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk, Chita, Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk, Omsk, Yekaterinburg, Kirov, Kostroma, etc.

    According to the report, from June 19, the railway route between Pyongyang and Khabarovsk will also resume service.

    Passenger rail service between Russia and the DPRK was suspended due to COVID-19 in February 2020. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Mexican President Calls for Human Dignity Amid US Protests

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

    MEXICO CITY, June 9 (Xinhua) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday called on the U.S. authorities to respect immigration procedures and human dignity, following recent mass detentions of migrants and subsequent protests in Los Angeles, California.

    K. Sheinbaum read a statement about the Los Angeles protests at a daily morning press conference also attended by the country’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente.

    The statement outlined five measures the Mexican government is taking to protect the rights of Mexican migrants in the United States.

    “The Mexican government will not tolerate actions that violate human rights,” the president said, asking the US authorities “respectfully but firmly” to act in accordance with legal procedure and within the framework of respect for human dignity.

    “We do not condone violent actions as a form of protest… we call on the Mexican community to act peacefully and not to succumb to provocations,” added K. Sheinbaum.

    She stressed that most Mexicans in Los Angeles live and work there legally, and the U.S. economy “needs them.”

    “The Mexican government reaffirms its unwavering commitment to protecting the human rights of Mexicans abroad, regardless of their immigration status,” the president said.

    Through its consular network, the Mexican government offers legal advice and other assistance to ensure that Mexicans are treated fairly.

    Some 42 Mexicans, including 37 men and five women, were arrested during the Los Angeles protests, the foreign minister said.

    More than 1,000 protesters clashed with National Guard troops in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday during new demonstrations against immigration enforcement raids that took place across California over the weekend. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: New Xinjiang-Chongqing Power Transmission Project Begins

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

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — State Grid Corporation of China on Tuesday announced the start of a ±800 kV ultra-high-voltage direct current (UHVDC) transmission project linking Hami City in eastern northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with Chongqing City in southwest China.

    This is China’s third major project to transmit electricity from the energy-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region to other parts of the country.

    The transmission line is 2,260 km long and has an installed capacity of 14.2 million kW, including 10.2 million kW supplied by wind, solar and solar thermal energy. New energy sources account for more than 70 percent of the total installed capacity.

    Xinjiang is a key hub in China’s west-east power transmission program. The new line is expected to supply more than 36 billion kWh of electricity annually to the power supply hub of Chongqing, greatly increasing the municipality’s power supply capacity.

    It is also expected to contribute to the economic development of both Xinjiang and Chongqing, strengthen the coordinated development of regions, promote rural revitalization and help improve people’s livelihoods, the corporation said.

    Currently, China National Grid Corporation operates the world’s largest ultra-high-voltage power transmission network, providing strong support for ensuring reliable electricity supply and promoting green and low-carbon development. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The best volunteers were awarded at SPbGASU

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    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Deputy Head of the Youth Policy Department Ekaterina Kovalenko, Irina Peretokin, Ekaterina Rodevich, Maria Dushinova, Anna Kozhemyak and Marina Malyutina

    The most active volunteers of our university received gratitude from the Vice-Rector for Youth Policy Marina Malyutina. On behalf of the university administration, Marina Viktorovna thanked the students for their work and called on the student body to pay attention to this promising type of activity, which is supported at the university and national level.

    Under the supervision of the youth policy department, the children participated in events of great importance for our university throughout the year. We asked them to tell us how they joined the volunteer movement, what they remembered most about the outgoing academic year.

    Irina Peretokin, a second-year undergraduate student at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, has headed the SPbGASU Volunteer Club since February 1. Irina has a large family, and so she is used to sharing her energy with others. In middle and high school, she participated in sponsorship trips to an orphanage, then as a volunteer, she conducted classes on the development of fine motor skills for people with Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy.

    “I am pleased to realize the importance of my work. When I entered SPbGASU, I noticed the announcement of the Volunteer Club and immediately joined it,” the student said.

    Irina took part in organizing the Olympiad in the field of training “Construction”, the All-Russian TIM Championship of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPO League 2025), the VIII International Scientific and Practical Conference BIMAX-2025. Her plans include continuing volunteer activities and developing them at the university.

    “We will create a volunteer environment at the university, form a university team, for this we need people. We plan to develop social networks, there are requests for future events. We are preparing to participate in the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and the Scarlet Sails festival,” Irina said.

    Third-year bachelor’s student of the construction faculty Ekaterina Rodevich has been volunteering for about two years. According to the student, it gives experience in communicating with people, which will be useful in the professional sphere.

    “We constantly participate in events. They were all bright, but the most memorable of the past year was probably the TIM championship,” said Ekaterina.

    Second-year bachelor’s student of the construction faculty, Maria Dushinova, was drawn into the volunteer movement by her classmate Irina Peretokin.

    “If you doubt, but have an idea to try – try! We will always help, support. Especially Irina,” said Maria.

    For personal contribution to the development of the volunteer movement and active participation in the implementation of youth events and projects at the St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering, the following were recognized:

    Irina Peretokin, a second-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Ekaterina Rodevich, a third-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Yulia Avdeeva, a first-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Dmitry Gorlov, a second-year student of the Faculty of Forensic Science and Law in Construction and Transport; Maria Dushinova, a second-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Anna Kozhemyak, a second-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering; Anna Chekanauskaite, a second-year student of the Faculty of Civil Engineering.

    We wish the SPbGASU Volunteer Club new successes and interesting events!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Delegation from Lobnya, Moscow Region, Visits Mount Taishan

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

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

    BEIJING, June 10 (Xinhua) — A delegation from Lobnya City District of the Moscow Region of the Russian Federation visited Mount Taishan in Shandong Province, where they experienced the unique charm of traditional Chinese culture at the Daimiao Temple and felt the continuity of the spiritual origins of Chinese civilization at the peak of Mount Taishan.

    Founded during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD), the Daimiao Temple is the largest surviving ancient architectural complex at the foot of Mount Taishan. It was designated a national cultural heritage site by the State Council of China in 1988.

    As reported by the Shandong Province information portal “sdchina.com.cn”, on the morning of May 29, the delegation members visited the Daimiao Temple. The ancient buildings and priceless relics, preserving a thousand-year history, aroused genuine interest among the guests. Olga Felyaeva, a member of the delegation, was especially delighted by the majestic “fused cypresses of the Han Dynasty”, whose crowns proudly reach into the sky.

    The delegation then ascended to the “Southern Gate of Heaven” /”Nantianmen”/. Since ancient times, Mount Taishan has symbolized the stability of the state and the prosperity of the nation. Despite their prior acquaintance with Mount Taishan, the majestic scenery left an indelible impression on the guests.

    “It is a great honor for us to visit Taishan. We hope that more and more tourists will be able to appreciate its unique beauty. Lobnya intends to deepen friendship with the city of Tai’an, expand cultural exchanges and mutual enrichment of civilizations,” said O. Felyaeva.

    Sister cities Lobnya /Moscow region/ and Tai’an /Shandong province, eastern China/ have maintained friendly ties since 2006, actively developing cooperation in the fields of culture, sports, education and economics. The current visit has strengthened mutual understanding and trust, taking inter-municipal relations to a new level.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: California Sues Trump for ‘Illegal’ Deployment of National Guard

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

    SACRAMENTO, United States, June 10 (Xinhua) — The U.S. state of California on Monday sued the Donald Trump administration for deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles amid protests against immigration raids, calling it “an undeniable step toward authoritarianism.”

    California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that they had filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the “unlawful and unjustified deployment” of National Guard troops, which they said “has led to an unnecessary escalation of chaos and violence in Los Angeles County.”

    The lawsuit names President Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense. It alleges that the deployment of National Guard troops violates the U.S. Constitution and exceeds the president’s authority because it was done without the governor’s consent or participation and was unjustified, the governor’s office said in a press release Monday.

    The protests initially began in response to immigration enforcement. Tensions between protesters and law enforcement escalated on Friday, with some demonstrators throwing objects and police using tear gas and flash-bang grenades.

    In response, Trump ordered the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops on Saturday. Protests intensified on Sunday, with clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement officers increasing.

    “President Trump’s order to deploy federal National Guard troops to Los Angeles over the objections of the Governor and local law enforcement is unnecessary and counterproductive,” California Attorney General Robert Bonta said in a statement Monday.

    According to G. Newsom, the deployment of the National Guard is a “man-made crisis.” The state governor accused D. Trump of “deliberately creating chaos, terrorizing the population, and threatening the principles of our great democracy.”

    “This is an undoubted step towards authoritarianism. We cannot allow this,” the governor added.

    After the lawsuit was announced, Trump wrote on social media that his administration would “fight back” if protesters “spit” on National Guard troops.

    On Monday, D. Trump called for the arrest of the governor of California. “The President of the United States just called for the arrest of a sitting governor. I hoped I would never see this day in America,” Newsom wrote in response on social media. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: President of Uzbekistan held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Slovakia

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

    Tashkent, June 10 (Xinhua) — Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico held a meeting, the press service of the Uzbek leader reported on Monday.

    “On June 9, negotiations were held at the Kuksaroy residence between the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev and the Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic Robert Fico,” the statement said.

    As reported, current issues of further development of practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Slovakia were discussed. At the beginning of the meeting, the leader of Uzbekistan particularly emphasized that the current visit opens a qualitatively new stage in the history of Uzbek-Slovak multifaceted relations.

    It is noted that special attention was paid to issues of increasing trade turnover, primarily by expanding the range of mutual deliveries. “We are talking about deliveries from Uzbekistan of textile, agricultural, electrical, chemical products, polymers, and from Slovakia – rubber, auto components, pharmaceuticals, and other industrial goods,” the report says.

    In conclusion, an agreement was reached that, in order to ensure timely and high-quality implementation of the decisions and agreements made, the governments of the two countries will adopt a comprehensive “road map.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: All members of CDC’s immunization advisory committee fired

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

    NEW YORK, June 10 (Xinhua) — U.S. Surgeon General Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday fired all 17 members of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s immunization advisory committee, saying the move would restore public confidence in vaccines.

    About two-thirds of the commission’s members were appointed in the final year of the Biden administration, Kennedy Jr. said in announcing his decision in a column for the Wall Street Journal.

    “The CDC’s immunization advisers wield enormous influence,” the New York Times commented. They scrutinize vaccine data, debate the evidence, and decide who should get shots and when. Insurance companies and federal health insurance programs like Medicaid are required to pay for vaccines recommended by the committee.

    The committee was scheduled to meet from June 25 to 27. It is not yet known when the new members will be announced, but the meeting will go ahead as planned, according to a statement released by the Department of Health and Human Services.

    “This is the latest in a series of steps by Mr. Kennedy, a vaccine skeptic, to destroy decades of immunization standards,” the statement said. The advisory committee, which is more aligned with the views of R. Kennedy Jr., could significantly change or even reverse recommendations for immunizations for Americans, including childhood vaccinations. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan sees gradual economic recovery, GDP grows 2.7 percent – Economic Review

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

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

    ISLAMABAD, June 10 (Xinhua) — Pakistan’s economy registered a 2.7 percent growth in its gross domestic product (GDP) in the outgoing fiscal year, according to the Economic Survey 2024-25 released by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday.

    Although the figure remained below the government’s initial target of 3.6 percent, the growth was achieved despite the difficult global economic situation, the minister said.

    “I think this is the right way forward in terms of sustainable growth,” Aurangzeb said, describing the 2.7 percent figure as a sign of gradual economic recovery.

    Pakistan’s GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the previous fiscal year, but has grown to 2.5 percent this year. The minister stressed that the government is keen to avoid a return to cyclical fluctuations. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Automated container berth in Qingdao Port, Shandong Province

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    QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) — This photo shows an automated container berth at the Qingdao Port in east China’s Shandong Province.

    QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) — This photo shows an automated container berth at the port of Qingdao in east China’s Shandong Province.

    QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) — This photo shows an automated container berth at the Qingdao Port in east China’s Shandong Province.

    QINGDAO, June 10 (Xinhua) — This photo shows an automated container berth at the Qingdao Port in east China’s Shandong Province.

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