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  • MIL-OSI Analysis: New special tribunal for Ukraine will pave the way for holding Russian leaders to account for the invasion

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Andrew Forde, Assistant Professor – European Human Rights Law, Dublin City University

    A special tribunal has been established by the international human rights organisation the Council of Europe (CoE) and the Ukrainian government to try crimes of aggression against Ukraine which could be used to hold Vladimir Putin and others to account for the February 2022 invasion and war crimes committed since.

    The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, signed an agreement with CoE secretary general, Alain Berset, on June 25, setting up the special tribunal. Subject to it securing the necessary political backing and budget the tribunal will be established within the framework of the CoE (which is not part of the European Union.

    Work on the first phase of the court could progress in 2026. In his speech to the Council of Europe parliamentary assembly in Strasbourg, Zelensky was cautious in his optimism but stressed that the agreement was “just the beginning”.

    “It will take strong political and legal cooperation to make sure every Russian war criminal faces justice – including Putin,” he said. He knows, through years of hard experience as he travelled the world seeking help from Ukraine’s allies, that political support can be fleeting.

    A new Nuremberg?

    Inspired by ad hoc courts established after major conflicts such as the Nuremberg tribunal after the second world war or, more recently the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY)
     in the 1990s, the Ukraine has been established with the aim of holding to account the perpetrators of the first full-scale armed conflict in Europe in the 21st century.

    The prohibition against the crime of aggression is a basic principle of international law, and a key part of the UN charter.

    In principle, the crime of aggression should be prosecuted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). But as Russia is not a party to the Rome Statute which underpins the court, that option was ruled out. Similarly, Russia’s veto on the UN security council meant that it would be impossible in practice to practically set up a court under the mandate of the UN – as the ICTY was in 1993.

    The Ukraine special tribunal, which was developed by a Core Group, made up of states plus the EU and the Council of Europe, seeks to fill an obvious accountability gap. If the illegal invasion is left unpunished, it would set a dangerous precedent.

    Such impunity would embolden Russia and inspire others with revanchist ambitions, undermining an already shaky international order. The US, which was instrumental in setting up the Core Group under the presidency of Joe Biden, withdrew in March 2025 when Donald Trump took office.

    The statute of the special tribunal sets out that the court will be based on Ukrainian law and will have a strong link to the country’s legal system. Ukraine’s prosecutor-general will play a key role in the proceedings, referring evidence for further investigation by the tribunal. But it will be internationally funded with international judges and prosecutors, and strong cooperation with the International Criminal Court. It is likely to be based in the Hague – although this has yet to be confirmed.

    The need for accountability for the illegal invasion of Ukraine was stressed in a resolution of the UN general assembly in February 2023 as the war headed into its second year. The resolution, which calls for “appropriate, fair and independent investigations and prosecutions at the national or international level” to “ensure justice for all victims and the prevention of future crimes” was approved by an overwhelming majority of 141 states. Any country in the world can join this core group to support its establishment.

    Holding leaders accountable

    Unlike previous international courts, the caseload is likely to be extremely narrow. There are likely to be dozens of charges rather than hundreds or thousands, which is perhaps reassuring in terms of managing costs.

    The tribunal will focus on those “most responsible” including the so-called “troika”: the president Vladimir Putin, prime minister Mikhail Mishustin and the minister for foreign affairs Sergey Lavrov. Charges may also be levelled against the leadership of Belarus and North Korea for their role in aiding, abetting and actively participating in the war of aggression. But don’t expect Kim Jong-un or Alexander Lukashenko in the dock anytime soon.

    The Court has opted for a novel approach to a longstanding customary rule by noting that heads of state are not functionally immune from prosecution. But it adds that indictments won’t be confirmed until such time as the suspect is no longer in office.

    Trials can take place in absentia if the accused fails to attend and all reasonable steps taken to apprehend them have failed. But, like the ICC, the court will still rely on states to apprehend and physically transfer indicted individuals in due course. This will inevitably limit the chances of seeing any of the key individuals actually in a court, something that has also dogged the ICC.

    The fact that a tribunal has now been set up is a major development in international criminal justice. But it is now in a sort of purgatory, existing and not existing at the same time. To become operational, another treaty known as an enlarged partial agreement must be signed by interested states. This will have to be ratified by many national parliaments, depending on their constitutions. This process could take years.

    But simply by creating the framework for the tribunal, the Council of Europe has demonstrated its commitment to ensuring accountability. In a further development, the European Court of Human Rights delivers its long-awaited judgment in the case of Ukraine and the Netherlands v Russia on July 9.

    This concerns “complaints about the conflict in eastern Ukraine involving pro-Russian separatists which began in 2014, including the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, and the Russian military operations in Ukraine since 2022”. The judgement will add further momentum to these accountability efforts.

    Symbolic as it may seem, this week’s agreement creates a real opportunity for the international community to send a message that impunity for international aggression is intolerable – not just for the victims, but for all who believe in the rule of law.

    Andrew Forde is affiliated with Dublin City University (Assistant Professor, European Human Rights Law). He is also, separately, affiliated with the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (Commissioner).

    – ref. New special tribunal for Ukraine will pave the way for holding Russian leaders to account for the invasion – https://theconversation.com/new-special-tribunal-for-ukraine-will-pave-the-way-for-holding-russian-leaders-to-account-for-the-invasion-260022

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  • MIL-OSI Submissions: Trump’s worldview is causing a global shift of alliances – what does this mean for nations in the middle?

    Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Dilnoza Ubaydullaeva, Lecturer in Government – National Security College, Australian National University

    Since US President Donald Trump took office this year, one theme has come up time and again: his rule is a threat to the US-led international order.

    As the US political scientist John Mearsheimer famously argued, the liberal international order

    was destined to fail from the start, as it contained the seeds of its own destruction.

    This perspective has gained traction in recent years. And now, Trump’s actions have caused many to question whether a new world order is emerging.

    Trump has expressed a desire for a new international order defined by multiple spheres of influence — one in which powers like the US, China and Russia each exert dominance over distinct regions.

    This vision aligns with the idea of a “multipolar” world, where no single state holds overarching global dominance. Instead, influence is distributed among several great powers, each maintaining its own regional sphere.

    This architecture contrasts sharply with earlier periods – the bipolar world of the Cold War, dominated by the US and the Soviet Union; and the unipolar period that followed, dominated by the US.

    What does this mean for the world order moving forward?

    Shifting US spheres of influence

    We’ve seen this shift taking place in recent months. For example, Trump has backed away from his pledge to end the war between Russia and Ukraine and now appears to be leaving it to the main protagonists, and Europe, to find a solution.

    Europe, which once largely spoke in a unified voice with the US, is also showing signs of policy-making which is more independent. Rather than framing its actions as protecting “Western democratic principles”, Europe is increasingly focused on defining its own security interests.

    In the Middle East, the US will likely maintain its sphere of influence. It will continue its unequivocal support for Israel under Trump.

    Amid shifting global alliances, the Trump administration will continue to support Israel, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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    The US will also involve itself in the region’s politics when its interests are at stake, as we witnessed in its recent strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

    This, along with increasing economic ties between the US and Gulf states, suggests US allies in the region will remain the dominant voices shaping regional dynamics, particularly now with Iran weakened.

    Yet it’s clear Trump is reshaping US dynamics in the region by signaling a desire for reduced military and political involvement, and criticising the nation building efforts of previous administrations.

    The Trump administration now appears to want to maintain its sphere of influence primarily through strong economic ties.

    Russia and China poles emerging elsewhere

    Meanwhile, other poles are emerging in the Global South. Russia and China have deepened their cooperation, positioning themselves as defenders against what they frame as Western hegemonic bullying.

    Trump’s trade policies and sanctions against many nations in the Global South have fuelled narratives (spread by China and Russia) that the US does not consistently adhere to the rules it imposes on others.

    Trump’s decision to slash funding to USAID has also opened the door to China, in particular, to become the main development partner for nations in Africa and other parts of the world.

    And on the security front, Russia has become more involved in many African and Middle Eastern countries, which have become less trustful and reliant on Western powers.

    Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Xinping see opportunities to spread their influence in the Global South.
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    In the Indo-Pacific, much attention has been given to the rise of China and its increasingly assertive posture. Many of Washington’s traditional allies are nervous about its continued engagement in the region and ability to counter China’s rise.

    Chinese leader Xi Jinping has sought to take advantage of the current environment, embarking on a Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia push earlier this year. But many nations continue to be wary of China’s increasing influence, in particular the Philippines, which has clashed with China over the South China Sea.

    Strategic hedging

    Not all countries, however, are aligning themselves neatly with one pole or another.

    For small states caught between great powers, navigating this multipolar environment is both a risk and an opportunity.

    Ukraine is a case in point. As a sovereign state, Ukraine should have the freedom to decide its own alignments. Yet, it finds itself ensnared in great power politics, with devastating consequences.

    Other small states are playing a different game — pivoting from one power to another based on their immediate interests.

    Slovakia, for instance, is both a NATO and EU member, yet its leader, Robert Fico, attended Russia’s Victory Day Parade in May and told President Vladimir Putin he wanted to maintain “normal relations” with Russia.

    Then there is Central Asia, which is the centre of a renewed “great game,” with Russia, China and Europe vying for influence and economic partnerships.

    Yet if any Central Asian countries were to be invaded by Putin, would other powers intervene? It’s a difficult question to answer. Major powers are reluctant to engage in direct conflict unless their core interests or borders are directly threatened.

    As a result, Central Asian states are hedging their bets, seeking to maintain relations with multiple poles, despite their conflicting agendas.

    A future defined by regional power blocs?

    While it is still early to draw definitive conclusions, the events of the past few months underscore a growing trend. Smaller countries are expressing solidarity with one power, but pragmatic cooperation with another, when it suits their national interests.

    For this reason, regional power blocs seem to be of increasing interest to countries in the Global South.

    For instance, the China-led Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has become a stronger and larger grouping of nations across Eurasia in recent years.

    Trump’s focus on making “America Great Again,” has taken the load off the US carrying liberal order leadership. A multipolar world may not be the end of the liberal international order, but it may be a reshaped version of liberal governance.

    How “liberal” it can be will likely depend on what each regional power, or pole, will make of it.

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

    – ref. Trump’s worldview is causing a global shift of alliances – what does this mean for nations in the middle? – https://theconversation.com/trumps-worldview-is-causing-a-global-shift-of-alliances-what-does-this-mean-for-nations-in-the-middle-257113

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Three groups to be proscribed

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    News story

    Three groups to be proscribed

    Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult and Russian Imperial Movement set to be banned following advice from cross-government experts.

    Three dangerous, terrorist groups will be banned under plans announced by the Home Secretary today.

    A draft proscription order has been laid in Parliament which will proscribe Palestine Action (PA), as well as two further groups: the Maniacs Murder Cult (MMC) and the Russian Imperial Movement (RIM).  

    This will make it a criminal offence to be a member of one of these groups or to invite or recklessly express support for them.

    Parliament will now consider and debate the draft Order and if passed, the Order will make it an offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison to belong to or support the groups.

    Proscription is ideologically neutral. By deciding to proscribe these three organisations, the government is demonstrating its zero tolerance approach to terrorism, regardless of its form or underlying ideology. National security is the government’s first priority and it will not shy away from this responsibility.   

    As previously put to Parliament by the Home Secretary on 23rd June, her intention to proscribe Palestine Action after following its orchestration and enaction of aggressive and intimidatory attacks against businesses, institutions and the public, which has crossed the thresholds established in the Terrorism Act 2000. 

    Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said:    

    National security is the first duty of any government, we will always take the action needed to protect our democracy and national security against different threats. 

    Maniacs Murder Cult, Palestine Action and the Russian Imperial Movement have each passed the threshold for proscription based on clear national security evidence and assessments. 

    The right to protest and the right to free speech are the cornerstone of our democracy and there are countless campaign groups that freely exercise those rights.  Violence and serious criminal damage has no place in legitimate protests.

    These include attacks at Thales in Glasgow in 2022; and last year at Instro Precision in Kent and Elbit Systems UK in Bristol. The attack on the Thales defence factory in Glasgow, caused over £1 million worth of damage to parts essential for submarines. Staff fled for safety as pyrotechnics and smoke bombs were thrown in evacuation areas.  

    Such acts do not represent legitimate acts of protest and the level of seriousness of Palestine Action’s activity has met the test for proscription under the Terrorism Act 2000.   

    MMC is a white supremacist, neo-Nazi organisation that is transnational and predominantly online. It aims to encourage individuals to engage in acts of violence against those it perceives as “anti-social”, to further its causes.   

    MMC leaders and members have claimed a number of violent attacks globally. MMC supplies instructional material which provides information that can be used by an aspiring attacker to increase their capability or motivation to conduct a terrorist attack posing a threat to the UK.   

    Proscription will help deter individuals from engaging with MMC’s violent and misanthropic content. Further supporting social media platforms to remove MMC content and the Police in their efforts to respond to individuals found in possession of such material.    

    RIM is a white supremacist, ethno-nationalist organisation which seeks to create a new Russian Imperial State. Via its paramilitary unit, the Russian Imperial Legion, RIM has fought alongside Russian forces in Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, directly advancing its own ideological causes.   

    RIM manages a paramilitary training programme called Partizan, which increases the capability of attendees to conduct terrorist attacks. In 2016, two Swedish nationals attended Partizan before committing a series of bombings in Gothemburg, Sweden.   

    Proscribing RIM will continue the steadfast support of Ukraine in its resistance to Russian aggression and demonstrate the UK’s commitment to countering future threats from Extreme Right-Wing Terrorists.    

    Should Parliament vote to proscribe, the right to peaceful protest will remain protected. As will the ability to defend the rights of the Palestinian people and to oppose actions of the Israeli government. The government has carefully considered the nature and scale of Palestine Action’s activities to ensure legitimate protest is not affected.  

    The proscription orders will be debated in Parliament during this week. If approved, the orders will come into over the weekend.

    This will mean that a total of 84 organisations are proscribed by the UK.

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    Published 1 July 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Hassle-free moving: almost 20 thousand people have used the super service of the renovation program

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    From the beginning of 2025, super service services “Moving under the renovation program”Almost 20 thousand people took advantage of this. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    The super service has been operating on the mos.ru portal since November 2020. With its help, city residents can receive a whole range of electronic services, instructions and notifications regarding resettlement under the renovation program. Users have access to six services: signing up for an apartment inspection, filing an application to eliminate construction defects, uploading documents, signing up for a contract and visiting a notary, as well as assistance in moving.

    “Superservice provides a full cycle of support for city residents – from filing an application to processing documents and organizing the move. This significantly simplifies the procedures for Muscovites and increases the efficiency of the renovation program. One of the most popular online services of superservice is the transportation of things from an old apartment to a new one. Since the beginning of the year, more than 4.9 thousand families have ordered the help of movers and a car. Of these, over 1.6 thousand live in the Eastern Administrative District, about 900 people live in the Northern Administrative District and more than 700 live in the South-Eastern Administrative District,” said Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    With the help of the super service, city residents can receive timely notifications about each stage of the move. Among them are information about the start of the move, letters with an offer of a new apartment, notifications about the need to sign a statement of consent or refusal after inspecting the housing, notifications about the submitted consent or refusal, draft contracts for a new apartment with an invitation to sign the documents, information about the elimination of construction defects if they are detected, as well as notifications about a signed contract with an offer to use assistance with the move.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 18 thousand Muscovites received new housing under the renovation program in 2025.

    As noted in the capital Department of Information Technology, general instructions available in will help you prepare for the move. super service on the mos.ru portal. It explains how the entire process is organized and what documents are required. If you configure the parameters of the move, the resident will be able to familiarize themselves with the scenario of the future resettlement depending on the specific life situation. Muscovites who are already moving will be helped by detailed personalized instructions. It is automatically configured for each user. This speeds up the move and makes it more comfortable.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bon voyage: diplomas awarded to full-time graduates

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Dean of the Faculty of Civil Engineering Andrey Nikulin (right) with the best graduates

    1788 full-time graduates of SPbGASU received higher education diplomas.

    By the time of graduation, 61% of graduates are employed, 72% of them in their specialty.

    Faculty of Architecture

    There are 409 graduates in the Faculty of Architecture, 39 of whom received honors degrees.

    “In addition to the vast knowledge and skills acquired at the university, you have learned to work hard and persevere. Continue your education, come and share your successes!” – the dean of the architecture faculty, Ekaterina Voznyak, advised the graduates.

    “We are very happy that you have come this long way with us. This is our first major graduation of urban planners – we are graduating four groups. There were difficulties, there were joyful moments, competitions, conferences, exhibitions. We are happy that you have reached the finish line, and we sincerely hope that you will remain in the profession and increase the glory of SPbGASU,” said the head of the urban planning department, Yulia Yankovskaya.

    Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty

    This year, 223 people graduated from the Automobile and Road Engineering Faculty, 45 of whom graduated with honors.

    “It would take a long time to list the achievements of the faculty, but the most important of them are the graduates. I wish them not to stop there. I wish them courage to pursue their goals, wisdom in making decisions and faith in their own strengths. May their professional path be eventful, interesting and worthy. And remember that SPbGASU is your alma mater, which, having once opened its doors for you, continues to keep them open, ready for cooperation and assistance. We invite bachelors to enroll in the master’s program, and specialists and masters – in postgraduate studies. Forward to new heights, dear graduates!” – said the dean of the faculty Andrey Zazykin.

    Faculty of Civil Engineering

    The Faculty of Construction has 607 graduates, 156 of whom received diplomas with honors.

    Representatives of the National Association of Surveyors and Designers (NOPRIZ), Samolet Group of Companies, Vostok-Service Company, and Lider Group Group of Companies took part in the award ceremony.

    Dean of the Faculty of Construction Andrey Nikulin considers the day of the graduation ceremony to be special: “The future of our country depends on you. You will create the 21st century, build houses, bridges, roads and entire cities, solve urgent problems of the construction industry and find ways of development in the conditions of a rapidly changing world. May your path of professional growth be successful, full of discoveries and new opportunities. The University is proud of each of you and is always ready to support your endeavors. We believe that many of you will soon take up management positions in the largest construction companies and continue our common cause of building a strong state.”

    Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management

    This year, 263 people graduated from the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management, including 82 with honors.

    Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Engineering and Urban Management Dmitry Ulrikh is sure that a diploma is not a finish line, but a runway. “Let the knowledge you receive at SPbGASU become a compass that shows you the right path. I wish you courage in your endeavors, persistence in achieving your goals, and faith in yourself. May your every step be meaningful and useful to the world. Dare, dream, and realize your boldest ideas and plans!” Dmitry Vladimirovich wished.

    Faculty of Economics and Management

    143 people completed their studies at the Faculty of Economics and Management, 27 of whom received diplomas with honors.

    “Dear graduates, I congratulate you on completing another important stage in your life! Today you stand on the threshold of new opportunities and challenges. Let the knowledge you received within the walls of our university become a reliable foundation for you to achieve grandiose goals,” wished Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Management Galina Tokunova.

    Faculty of Forensic Science and Law in Construction and Transport

    The Faculty of Forensic Science and Law in Construction and Transport graduated 143 people, 20 of whom received honors degrees.

    Dean of the faculty Dmitry Ivanov emphasized that graduates have achieved significant success both in scientific activities and in the professional sphere, demonstrating an active civic position and a desire for development.

    “We sincerely congratulate you on completing your studies and entering a new, responsible and inspiring chapter of your life! Today, you are leaving the university mature, purposeful, ready for professional achievements. May the knowledge, experience and values obtained during your years of study become a solid foundation for your successful career and a worthy life. I wish you a high calling, wise decisions, correct guidelines and inspiration every day. May you be accompanied by luck, respect from colleagues and confidence in your own strengths,” said Dmitry Valerievich.

    “Student years became a time of opportunity”

    Graduates shared words of gratitude to their alma mater.

    The best graduate of ADF in the nomination “Educational activity” Karina Sarkisova: “The university gave me a lot: friends, the opportunity to realize myself and prove myself in various industries, a foundation in the professional sphere. I have only pleasant and warm memories of the university. My future plans are to enter a master’s program and gain new knowledge in the field of automobile transport.”

    The best graduate of the SF in the nomination “Educational activity” Zlata Zolotykh: “I am very grateful to each teacher with whom I had the opportunity to study, as well as to all those who believed in me and supported me on the path to achieving goals and completing tasks. I am sure that thanks to hard work and patience, I have earned this title, which is very valuable to me. In the future, I plan to enroll in a master’s program and continue to develop in my chosen field.”

    The best graduate of the Faculty of Economics and Management in the nomination “Educational Activity” Daniil Talalaev: “I first entered the walls of SPbGASU at the age of 14, when I came to the open day. And even then I realized that this was the university where I wanted to spend my student years. The energy that was in the air then (and has not dissolved to this day), the creative and interesting people that I saw within the walls of the university – all this immediately made me understand that it was here that I would be able to acquire both new knowledge, important for my future life, and new personal qualities. During my studies, I managed to participate in many student events, stage the “Golden Faculty”, speak at conferences, publish a scientific article, participate in the TIM championship and, together with my team, win the all-Russian stage. Thank you to this university for the people who gave me not only knowledge, but also their kindness! I hope that we do not say goodbye, because I am planning to enter a master’s program.”

    The best graduate of the SF in the nomination “Community Activity” Aigul Orazdurdyeva: “For me, my student years at SPbGASU became a time of opportunities, growth and bright discoveries. The university gave me not only fundamental knowledge in my specialty, but also taught me to think critically, work in a team and not be afraid of difficult tasks. I am especially grateful to the teachers – their wisdom, patience and faith in students helped me to reveal my potential. But the main wealth of these years is the people who have become a real family. Together we experienced sleepless nights before the session, rejoiced at the first victories and filled student life with unforgettable moments. Now I am on the threshold of a new stage and am entering graduate school, at the same time I continue to work on the implementation of a startup, and I am also already working in my specialty.”

    The best graduate of the SF in the nomination “Sports Activity” Vladimir Lipin: “SPbGASU gave me not only professional knowledge, but also self-confidence. Here I learned to solve complex problems, negotiate with people, work in a team and see the results of my work. I plan to enroll in a master’s program and develop in the construction industry, while continuing to play sports – after all, it helps me maintain tone and clarity of thought. I firmly believe that a healthy body and discipline are the basis for professional achievements.”

    The best graduate of the FIEiGH in the nomination “Educational activity” Alina Kizchenko: “The university gave me not only deep knowledge, but also important life skills, forming in me a sense of purpose and confidence. My future plans are to apply the knowledge I have gained in practice and continue to develop professionally, making my contribution to the industry.”

    The best graduate of the SF in the nomination “Scientific activity” Yulia Trunina: “I received the ability to set precise goals and achieve them, despite the difficulties, the ability to think in several directions, considering the situation from different sides. After all, our specialty only at first glance seems exclusively technical. A creative approach and persistence are half the success. But I do not plan to stop there. Ahead is still graduate school and a candidate’s dissertation.”

    We wish the graduates success and career growth!

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Technologies for export: with the support of the city, capital enterprises took part in two exhibitions in Africa

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Moscow-based healthcare and IT companies presented their products at two industry exhibitions in Africa: Africa Health Excon 2025 and Gitex Africa 2025. They were supported by the Moscow Export Center (MEC), a subordinate organization To the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative Development of the City.

    From June 24 to 27, a single Made in Moscow stand operated at the Africa Health Excon 2025 exhibition in Cairo, where 20 Moscow enterprises demonstrated medical equipment, high-precision research instruments, and IT solutions developed specifically for the healthcare sector. During the event, business meetings with foreign partners were held, which resulted in the conclusion of agreements on the implementation of new projects.

    Thus, the company “Steploif” will cooperate with enterprises from Sudan in the field of manufacturing prosthetic limbs, and “Vector Center” (brand Polymed prof) – with the company “RCSA “Energy” from Egypt in the field of developing mobile medical complexes and software for hospitals and healthcare systems. The enterprises “Academy of Beauty Innovations” and “Viva Pharma Group” have concluded cooperation agreements in the field of cosmetology with Egyptian partners.

    In addition, with the support of the city, 23 capital suppliers of solutions in the field of information technology, artificial intelligence and virtual reality took part in the Gitex Africa 2025 exhibition, which was held in Morocco from April 14 to 16. They presented their developments in the field of digitalization of the urban environment, facial recognition systems, simulators for public transport, virtual laboratories, as well as technologies for banks and self-service systems, many of which interested African partners. Thus, within the framework of the exhibition, the IT enterprise “42” signed an agreement for the supply of virtual laboratories for the Moroccan enterprise Technopark Maroc.

    Participation in Gitex Africa was organized for Moscow companies for the third time. In total, over 65 companies have received the opportunity to present high-tech developments of Moscow business over the past three years. As a result of the past events, the company “Cloud Networks” agreed to supply software licenses to Iraq, and the company “Secure” supplied a cybersecurity solution to the UAE.

    MEC carries out systematic work to promote metropolitan technologies and innovations to African markets. As part of international exhibitions, Moscow companies receive comprehensive support, which includes renting and designing an exhibition stand, as well as delivery of product samples. This allows enterprises to focus on b2b meetings with potential buyers without having to deal with organizational work.

    The Moscow Export Center was established by the Moscow Government in 2017 to provide financial and non-financial support measures to Moscow entrepreneurs in order to promote Moscow goods and services on foreign markets. The Moscow Export Center is a subordinate organization of the Moscow Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovative DevelopmentOne of its key tasks is to increase the number of Moscow exporters and grow their export revenue.

    Today, the MEC provides the capital’s business with comprehensive support at all stages of the export route – from preparation and training in foreign economic activity (FEA) to promotion abroad, assistance in increasing sales and measures of financial stimulation of FEA after the conclusion of export contracts. Currently, the MEC’s toolkit includes more than 30 support measures.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin announced the completion of construction of a kindergarten in the Filimonkovsky district

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Construction of a kindergarten for 350 children has been completed in Filimonkovsky District. Sergei Sobyanin reported this in his telegram channel.

    “The building on Nikitina Street will be part of School No. 2120. It is equipped with a gym and music hall, bedrooms, play and club areas, and public spaces. Specialists sought to create a comfortable and safe environment here,” the Moscow Mayor wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    The building was constructed of brick, as it has high strength, good sound insulation and heat capacity. Eco-friendly and wear-resistant materials were used for finishing.

    In the group rooms on the first floor, heated floors were installed, and the interiors were decorated in a calm beige-pistachio color scheme, creating a cozy atmosphere.

    Outdoor playgrounds were equipped with shade canopies and modern sports and play equipment. The area was landscaped and improved.

    Schools, hospitals, sports complexes: Moscow has built over 1,140 social facilities since 2011

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Young “active citizens” will test their knowledge of the capital’s architecture

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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    Platform “Active Citizen for Children” prepared a survey and quiz, which will introduce children to the architectural heritage of the city. Young city dwellers will also be able to play the game and learn about the tallest buildings and monuments of Moscow. Children aged six to 14 are invited to participate.

    The survey and quiz were organized jointly with the capital Department of Cultural Heritage.

    About Moscow’s attractions through virtual skyscrapers

    During the interactive game “This is height!” Young Muscovites can try themselves in the role of builders, as well as test their reaction and attentiveness, while learning more about the architectural landmarks of the city.

    The game participants will have to build virtual skyscrapers by carefully stacking flying blocks. The height of the building will depend on how accurately the player stacks the elements. If the block is placed unevenly, the protruding parts will fall off, reducing the area for the next floors. With each new level, the difficulty of the game increases: the blocks will fly faster, appearing from different sides of the screen. Among them, there will be false objects, such as clouds, which must be skipped.

    After completing the construction of the skyscraper, the player will find out which real Moscow building or monument their result corresponds to. It could be the 58-meter monument “Worker and Kolkhoz Woman”, the 107-meter monument “Conquerors of Space”, the 160-meter Shukhov Tower, the 235-meter main building of Moscow State University or even the 540-meter Ostankino TV Tower. Each building is accompanied by an interesting fact about it.

    Beauty and secrets of city facades

    The quiz participants will have to solve the riddles of buildings decorated with animal sculptures and fairy-tale creatures. This is a great opportunity to take a new look at famous streets and get acquainted with the architectural masterpieces of the city.

    So, children aged six to seven years learn what is on on the backs of griffins, guarding houses, where in Moscow you can find unicorns and what the fairy-tale creature on the facade of the mansion of merchant Nikolai Igumnov can do.

    Participants aged eight to 10 will be introduced to bird motifs old buildings. They will remember what birds decorate one of the capital’s apartment buildings, who hides in the niche under the clock tower of the Rossiya insurance company building, and how many birds can be found on the building of one of Moscow’s train stations.

    Children aged 11–13 will be able to test their knowledge of decoration of iconic buildingsThey will answer questions about how the architect Lev Kekushev “signed” his buildings, what a special type of ceramic tile is called, and will also find out what the owl that decorates Zinaida Pertsova’s house is made of.

    The most impressive houses in Moscow

    Users of the Active Citizen for Children platform will also be able to take the survey and choose the most impressive historical buildings of the capital from 11 architectural masterpieces. Among the options presented is the mansion of Zinaida Morozova on Spiridonovka Street. The building is considered a striking example of early 20th century architecture and stands out for its exquisite decorative design of the facades and rich interior.

    In addition, it will be possible to vote for the Ryabushinsky mansion, which was built for the industrialist and philanthropist Sergei Ryabushinsky and is an outstanding example of Art Nouveau. Its unique façade, created by the architect Fyodor Shekhtel, is distinguished by its characteristic curved lines and rich decor, including carved elements and stained glass. And lovers of the oriental style may prefer the tea house on Myasnitskaya Street, built in 1893 by the tea merchant Sergei Perlov.

    For successfully completing the game, correctly answering quiz questions and participating in the voting, participants will receive children’s points of the city loyalty program “A Million Prizes” . They can be used to obtain goods and services in the section “Prizes” on the Active Citizen for Children platform, as well as on the website of the city loyalty program Million Prizes in the category “Active Citizen for Children”Thus, children can receive tickets for excursions, certificates to shops and cafes, as well as toys and souvenirs.

    “Active Citizen for Children” — is an online platform created specifically for young Muscovites aged six to 14. On the platform, kids can make important decisions for the city. They will find exciting quizzes, games, comics and video stories that introduce Moscow, tell about the history of the city, its development and projects for children.

    The Active Citizen project is being developed by the state institution New Management Technologies together with Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow.

    The creation, development and operation of the e-government infrastructure, including the provision of mass socially significant services, as well as other services in electronic form, correspond to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 90 promising projects selected for the Moscow Innovator competition

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    Over five thousand participants registered to take part in the Moscow Innovator competition. Based on the results of an independent innovative-technological, scientific, legal and economic assessment, 90 most promising projects, the authors of which will present their solutions to industry experts on July 14.

    The Moscow Mayor’s Competition is aimed at those who offer real technologies of the future — from crop protection without chemicals to systems against voice deepfakes. Its participants are young inventors, startup teams, scientists, and students. Thanks to the competition, science-intensive projects can attract partners, investors, and help Muscovites.

    Competition nominations

    Participants of the “Moscow Innovator” competition compete in three nominations. These are “Project of the Future” – ideas at the prototype stage (prize – from 100 to 500 thousand rubles), “Reality Changers” – MVP and ready-made models (prize – from 150 thousand to one million rubles), “Innovation Leaders” – finished products with revenue and with a created legal entity (prize – from 200 thousand to 1.5 million rubles).

    Each nomination includes six areas: improvement and construction, industry, medicine and pharmaceuticals, transport and logistics, ecology and environmental protection, public projects. On July 14, the participants will present their developments at a demoday. Based on the results of the final defense, the expert committee will select 36 winners and prize winners, who will be awarded the Moscow Mayor’s Prize.

    Finalist projects

    Some finalists have made real technological breakthroughs. Among them is CropPhage, a biogel with bacteriophages that protects fruits from pathogenic bacteria without harming people. It extends the shelf life of fruits and vegetables for retailers, and also helps farmers prevent seed infections. The drug is still in development, but has already proven its effectiveness: phages act precisely and remain effective for more than seven days. This is an alternative to chemicals that can reduce food losses and their price.

    Another development is Kolobox, a mobile application that saves food from being thrown away. Cafes and bakeries place surprise boxes with sets of ready-made meals at a discount of up to 70 percent. Users take away tasty and cheap food without knowing in advance what is inside. This has become the service’s specialty. 700 establishments have already connected to it, and 7.5 tons of food have been saved in nine months.

    Among the developments is a smart app for apartment maintenance called Tools. Using a photo, you can get a forecast: where a pipe might leak or an outlet might break down soon. All this is recorded in a digital technical passport of the home. Thus, the AI service helps with accepting an apartment, renting it out, and arranging insurance.

    In addition, one of the finalist projects is BlockPrint, a 3D printing technology for houses. The panels, like Lego, are printed on a printer and assembled on site. This allows you to save energy, quickly and without harm to the environment to build a house. The solution is suitable for eco-villages, temporary housing and the development of new areas.

    The development of the Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov — an intelligent system for scanning urban air — is also in the final. Special sensors are installed on trams and electric buses, creating a map of Moscow’s air pollution in real time. This allows monitoring the environmental situation in the capital and responding to its deterioration in a targeted and prompt manner.

    Another solution that made it to the final was “Barn Owl” — an artificial intelligence that can distinguish a deepfake from a real voice. The technology has already been tested: it recognizes fakes in calls with an accuracy of up to 99 percent. The development is suitable for banks, telecom operators, and security services.

    The finalists’ developments also include monitoring of urban infrastructure based on a fiber-optic distributed sensor — high-tech sensors on already laid fiber-optic lines. They track leaks, dips, voids, vibrations and can prevent accidents. Suitable for metro, roads and tunnels.

    Paper sorbent for oil spill response — developed by the Russian State University of Oil and Gas named after I.M. Gubkin — is a budget tool for collecting oil spills. This solution can be used both in the city and at offshore fields. The sorbent is made from recycled paper, absorbs better than its analogues and does not harm the environment.

    The Moscow Innovator competition has been held since 2020, and over 16,000 people have taken part in it. 174 projects won prizes, sharing over 100 million rubles. The list of the 90 best projects can be found at the link.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Applications are now open for participation in the Digital Transformation Leaders competition

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The capital is now accepting applications for participation in the Moscow Mayor’s project “Leaders of Digital Transformation”. Russian and foreign IT specialists over 18 years old can join the hackathon – a developer competition. Online registration will be held until September 18. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “The participants will unite into teams and offer their digital solutions for one of 20 tasks – they will be prepared by city departments and large companies. For example, the contestants will have to create an assistant based on a neural network to work with a large volume of data,” said Natalia Sergunina.

    Other tasks include developing a medical service using artificial intelligence and an electronic system for determining the coordinates of real estate objects from photographs.

    The projects will be prepared and expertly assessed online. The 200 strongest teams will advance to the final stage.

    The total prize fund of the hackathon is 40 million rubles. The winning teams will receive one million rubles, and those who take second and third places will receive 600 and 400 thousand rubles, respectively.

    The Digital Transformation Leaders competition has been held since 2019. During this time, more than 40 thousand people took part in it. They developed 2.2 thousand promising solutions, based on which more than 60 startups were launched.

    Last year, the Digital Transformation Leaders project became a laureate International Award in the field of modern technologies Global Innovation

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The school in the Novo-Peredelkino area is planned to be completed this year

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    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In Novo-Peredelkino, construction of a school for 550 students continues, which will be part of educational complex No. 1238. It is being built as part of the capital’s Address Investment Program at the address: Lukinskaya Street, Building 12. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “The total area of the school will be 8.8 thousand square meters. Currently, the work on installing facades, installing external and internal utility networks is being completed at the site, and more than half of the finishing work has been completed. The adjacent territory will undergo comprehensive improvement and will be equipped with areas for events, recreation, and sports. The school is more than 80 percent ready, and the city plans to complete its construction this year,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The school will have three functional blocks: educational, dining and sports. Rest areas will be equipped inside the building.

    “Modern solutions using environmentally friendly and safe materials were used in the interior decoration. The first floor will house a spacious lobby with dressing rooms, a medical unit, as well as universal and specialized classrooms. A small sports hall and a dining room will appear here. The school will create the necessary conditions for children with disabilities, ensuring accessibility and comfort for each student,” said the head of the capital’s Department of Civil Construction. Alexey Alexandrov.

    The building will house a laboratory and research complex, an assembly hall and a sports hall. The upper floors will house general-purpose and specialized classrooms and a choreography hall.

    Chairman of the Moscow State Construction Supervision Authority Anton Slobodchikov noted that the social facility is being built under the supervision of the department. During this time, inspectors conducted nine on-site inspections, assessed the quality of the work and materials used for compliance with the requirements of the design documentation, as well as the approved architectural and urban planning solution.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin said that school construction in Maryina Roshcha will be completed this year.

    The construction of social facilities in Moscow corresponds to the goals and initiatives of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 1.7 million water quality tests have been conducted in Moscow since the beginning of the year

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    Since the beginning of the year, specialists from the capital’s municipal services complex have conducted more than 1.7 million water quality tests. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “Currently, the condition of the capital’s water is analyzed by the maximum number of physical, chemical and biological indicators – 200 in total. We monitor the quality of water throughout its entire path – at the water source, water treatment stations and in the distribution network. Over 1.7 million different analyses have already been conducted in January – June of this year,” noted Petr Biryukov.

    The devices monitor changes in the main indicators of water composition around the clock. Data from the analyzers is sent to a single information system, with the help of which specialists can quickly make a decision on changing the technological cleaning modes. Research confirms that the quality of water supplied to Muscovites’ taps complies with all standards.

    Almost three million cubic meters of water are used daily in the capital. There are about 13 thousand kilometers of water supply networks in the city. Water treatment is carried out at four stations – Northern, Eastern, Western and Rublevskaya.

    In addition to laboratory tests, more than 500 automatic control devices help monitor water quality in real time. The results of their analyses are transmitted to the capital’s social and hygienic monitoring system.

    1.3 million water quality tests conducted in Moscow since the beginning of the yearSergei Sobyanin told how city services take care of Moscow and its residents

    The capital pays great attention to the modernization of social and communal infrastructure. The work is carried out in accordance with the goals of the national project “Infrastructure for life”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Musical Arbat. Let’s go on a tour of the area with the Scriabin Museum

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    Situated near the Smolenskaya metro station, diagonally across from the B. Shchukin Theatre Institute, the two-storey mansion attracts attention with a memorial plaque on the wall. In this house with a rich history, including the fire of 1812 and the status of a famous cultural centre of the 20th century, the outstanding composer and pianist Alexander Scriabin lived from 1912 to 1915. Elizaveta Timoshina, musicologist, Moscow guide, research fellow at the A.N. Scriabin Memorial Museum, says: “Three years after his death, in 1918, a museum was created. But there are also a large number of places around that are connected with the composer’s biography. And I suggest that we walk through them today.”

    Sivtsev Vrazhek and Denezhny lanes

    From the museum, we walk along a series of narrow streets, crossing Arbat, to the Yesenin Cultural Center. Anna Izryadnova, the poet’s first wife, lived here, but there is another interesting story connected with the building. “On this site there used to be the house of Karl Monighetti, a doctor who worked in the cadet corps. Scriabin studied there from the age of ten. Karl Ivanovich noticed the talented cadet and invited him to visit. Later, Scriabin was friends with his children,” comments Elizaveta Timoshina.

    The route then follows Denezhny Lane with a stop at another beautiful mansion, of which there are many in this area – each house is a portal to the past. Karl Gutheil, the first music publisher and friend of Sergei Rachmaninoff, who was often his guest, lived in this building. How are Alexander Scriabin and another great composer of the 20th century related? “They entered two departments together with Sergei Rachmaninoff: piano and composition. And they also studied together with Sergei Taneyev, who taught strict counterpoint. The future composers often missed classes on this subject, and Sergei Ivanovich called them the most lazy students. But despite this, he still recognized them as two brilliant musicians,” explains Elizaveta Timoshina. They were often compared, called the rulers of musical thoughts, but came to the conclusion that there were not so many points of contact between the creative styles of one and the other: each had a bright creative originality. It is even more curious that the life paths of the two geniuses were connected by Arbat.

    Glazovsky Lane

    Leaving behind the main house of the city estate of Mikhail Grachev, the founder of the gold and silver coin factory, and a remarkable wooden building of the 18th century with a carved yellow and white fence, we reach the next alley. It is impossible to pass by the mansion of the entrepreneur Otto List without being impressed. This is the first building in Moscow in the Art Nouveau style – it was created by the architect Lev Kekushev, one of the greatest masters of this style. His autograph was the image of a lion, and it has also been preserved on this house.

    “At one time, Sergei Koussevitzky, a music publisher, composer and conductor who founded the Russian Music Publishing House, lived in this mansion. Scriabin and Rachmaninoff were on the founding council. Koussevitzky held meetings of the publishing house in his own house. Alexander Nikolayevich stayed with him in 1910 when he came from abroad,” continues Elizaveta Timoshina. At that time, the house became one of the centers of creative life in Moscow, and prominent cultural figures visited here, including Claude Debussy, Sergei Prokofiev, Feodor Chaliapin and Boris Pasternak. Across the street, exactly on the opposite side, is another remarkable building associated with the Koussevitzky couple – their apartment building in the Venetian style with Gothic elements.

    Sivtsev Vrazhek and Bolshoy Afanasyevsky Lane

    Further along a small circle, the route leads towards a historical street named after a ravine, along the bottom of which a small river Sivka flowed. Here, at the intersection of Sivtsev Vrazhek and Plotnikov Lane, there is a small two-story house in which the symbolist artist Nikolai Sperling lived at the end of the 19th century, who became a close friend of Scriabin in the last years of the composer’s life. “And now in the museum you can see paintings of this artist in the study of Alexander Nikolaevich. They inspired Scriabin to create his last works,” says Elizaveta Timoshina. Sperling’s paintings have many philosophical subtexts and sacred meanings that were close to the composer’s worldview. Among the works that can be seen in the museum are “Eastern Sage”, Tibi, Purissima and other works.

    The final stage of the excursion is Bolshoy Afanasyevsky Lane, where the Church of Saints Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria, is located. It is also connected with a story from Scriabin’s life: the church was visited by his grandmother and aunt, with whom he lived nearby, in house 22, during his years of studying at the conservatory. And in the neighboring Starokonyushenny Lane, the composer’s beloved Natalya Sekerina lived, and in one of his letters he asked her to come to this church so that she could see his relatives.

    The Arbat lanes hold a huge number of amazing stories that deserve deep and thoughtful study. Here are the houses where Alexander Herzen and Marina Tsvetaeva lived, the Burganov House Museum with a picturesque courtyard and other attractions. You can walk, contemplate, enjoy the atmosphere of antiquity and its eclectic proximity to modern architecture in any company and in any weather. And if you want to turn your trip into an exploration of the musical life of Moscow at the beginning of the 20th century, you can join the themed walking tours of the A.N. Scriabin Memorial Museum. You can buy tickets atMos.ru.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: More than 400 Muscovites have signed contracts for apartments under the renovation program in a building on Milashenkova Street

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    More than 400 Muscovites being resettled from old houses have already completed paperwork for apartments in a new building on Milashenkova Street. This was reported by Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    “Stage-by-stage inspections of apartments in the residential complex on Milashenkova Street began in April of this year. Now almost all of the more than 550 residents of the three houses on Yablochkova Street being resettled have decided on the choice of housing offered, of which over 400 city residents have already signed contracts with the Department. Muscovites who have a full account on the mos.ru portal can significantly save time and simplify the resettlement process for themselves thanks to the super service

    “Moving under the renovation program”“The first option that becomes available to resettlement participants is uploading electronic copies of personal and title documents to the portal, which are necessary for preparing a draft agreement,” she said.

    The residential complex is located at 7 Milashenkova Street, Building 2. It is not far from the houses being resettled — new residents will not have to register with a new clinic or transfer their children to other kindergartens and schools. The usual shops and recreation areas will remain nearby. But the Fonvizinskaya station on the Lyublinsko-Dmitrovskaya metro line will become closer: it will take just two minutes to walk there.

    “The new building on Milashenkova Street consists of 255 apartments with improved finishing with a total area of over 14 thousand square meters. The residential complex was built taking into account the principles of a barrier-free environment. The entrances have wide passages, and the vestibules and elevator halls are located on the same level, without steps. Pedestrian paths in the courtyard are designed so that it is convenient for both parents with strollers and citizens with disabilities to move around. In addition, the new building provides five apartments for residents with limited mobility – the width of the corridors and doorways has been increased, special handrails have been installed,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

    Vladislav Ovchinsky.

    Prepare for the move will help special instruction, added the Department of Information Technology of the City of Moscow. Residents of the capital will learn how to obtain information about the necessary documents for drawing up an agreement, as well as about other useful services.

    Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 18 thousand Muscovites received new housing under the renovation program in 2025.

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

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

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Written question – Energy-intensive industries – E-002514/2025

    Source: European Parliament

    Question for written answer  E-002514/2025
    to the Commission
    Rule 144
    Harald Vilimsky (PfE), Georg Mayer (PfE)

    The draft resolution on energy-intensive industries (2025/2536 (RSO)) raises questions about dependence on third countries, energy prices, the EU supply chain law and new sustainability guidelines. Reducing dependence on Russia was declared a strategic goal, but new dependencies on third countries such as China and the USA have developed instead. Energy prices in the EU are extraordinarily high by global standards. This has led to companies either cutting back on production or relocating to third countries. The EU supply chain law and new sustainability guidelines represent a massive hurdle for companies.

    • 1.How does the Commission intend to prevent energy-intensive industries from becoming even more dependent on China and the USA if locations in the EU become unattractive due to the high costs?
    • 2.What specific measures does the Commission plan to take to immediately and sustainably relieve energy-intensive industries of the enormous burden of energy costs?
    • 3.Why do EU companies have to comply with ever more reporting obligations, while competitors from outside the EU are exempt from these rules?

    Submitted: 23.6.2025

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Study – Geopolitical aspects of the EU-Mercosur agreement – 30-06-2025

    Source: European Parliament

    This paper analyses the geopolitical implications of the Agreement between the European Union and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), focusing on its potential for enhanced interregional cooperation. It explores how this agreement aligns with each region’s strategic interests, expanding on opportunities that arise while remaining realistic about the likelihood of implementation. This assessment takes place in a fluid geopolitical context, characterised by the United States of America’s major revision of the post-1945 world order, an increasing assertiveness displayed by China and Russia and a relative decline of Europe and Latin America both in terms of economic output and contributions to global governance. The paper concludes by discussing various ratification scenarios and offering a set of policy recommendations.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: International Deep Space Association to be established in China

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

    HEFEI, July 1 (Xinhua) — A meeting will be held next Monday to establish the International Deep Space Exploration Association (IDSEA), which will be China’s first international aerospace science and technology organization.

    The association, which will be headquartered in Hefei, Anhui Province, east China, will aim to build the capacity of other developing countries to develop technologies for deep space exploration.

    IDSEA will focus on deep space exploration, which includes exploration of the Moon, other planets and asteroids, and will promote international cooperation.

    Wang Zhongmin, director of the International Cooperation Center of the China Deep Space Laboratory, said IDSEA aims to become an inclusive academic platform that will benefit developing countries in particular.

    “We are trying to reach out to as many developing countries as possible and, by initiating small-scale but effective programs such as CubeSat satellite development and educational training, we hope to give these countries access to advanced space technologies that were once unavailable to them,” Wang Zhongmin said.

    Deep space exploration has long been the preserve of a few countries, primarily due to the significant capital requirements, high demands on technology and specialists. “The vast majority of countries may face a technological monopoly. It is necessary for deep space exploration technologies to go beyond their current limited applications and become generally available, benefiting the entire population of the planet,” Wang Zhongmin noted.

    Although China is not a pioneer in space exploration, it has quickly become a significant player in the field, while demonstrating its commitment to cooperation with other countries.

    In April this year, China announced that seven institutions from six countries – France, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Britain and the United States – had received permission to use lunar samples collected by China’s Chang’e-5 mission for scientific research.

    The China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced international cooperation opportunities for the Tianwen-3 mission to collect samples from Mars and send them back to Earth in April this year, inviting partners from around the world to jointly advance Mars exploration. The Tianwen-3 mission, an important part of China’s planetary exploration program, is scheduled to launch around 2028, according to the CNSA. Collecting samples from Mars is the most technically challenging space exploration mission since the Apollo program. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Man Dies From Stabbing in Tokyo

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

    TOKYO, July 1 (Xinhua) — A man died after being stabbed to death at a law office in Tokyo’s Ikebukuro Ward on Tuesday, local media reported.

    The incident occurred at around 11:50 a.m. local time, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department. A man in his 50s, allegedly armed with a knife, attacked one of the officers. He was taken to hospital unconscious and later died, national broadcaster NHK reported.

    Following the incident, the suspect surrendered to the police at the nearest police station. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

    Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll from Indian chemical plant blast rises to 35

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

    NEW DELHI, July 1 (Xinhua) — At least 35 people were killed and more than 30 injured in a powerful blast at a chemical plant in India’s southern Telangana state, local authorities said on Tuesday.

    The death toll rose after more bodies were found buried in the rubble during a rescue operation overnight.

    The blast occurred at around 9:48 am local time on Monday in the Pashamilaram industrial area, located about 48 km northwest of Hyderabad, the state capital.

    According to police, there were about 150 workers at the plant at the time of the explosion, 90 of whom were in the affected area.

    The cause of the explosion has not yet been revealed. Initially, it was assumed that the reactor had exploded. However, officials later denied this claim. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Air China launches first international flight with Chinese-built C909

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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

    HOHHOT, July 1 (Xinhua) — Air China’s C909 passenger jet successfully completed a Hohhot-Ulaanbaatar flight on Tuesday, marking the official launch of the Chinese carrier’s first international route served by the aircraft.

    As it became known, flights CA757/8, operated by C909 aircraft, are carried out between the city of Hohhot (the administrative center of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Republic) and the capital of Mongolia in both directions seven times a week.

    “Based on the characteristics of the C909 aircraft, we conducted an in-depth study of flight procedures, runway conditions, navigation equipment, and developed a detailed flight operation process,” said Liu Yongguang, the captain of the aircraft that carried out the first flight on the route.

    The C909 is a turbofan regional airliner developed by China itself, seating 78-97 people and having a range of 2,225 km to 3,700 km. It complies with international civil aviation regulations and is the first of its kind independently developed by China.

    According to the data, a total of 166 C909 aircraft have been delivered to the market to date, serving more than 700 air routes and carrying more than 24 million passengers.

    The C909 was a breakthrough in the commercial operation of domestic jet airliners and explored the development path of the entire life cycle of Chinese-made commercial aircraft, Chen Yong, chief designer of the aircraft, told Xinhua News Agency.

    Let us recall that on June 28, the aircraft of this type, previously known as ARJ21, celebrated the ninth anniversary of its first flight. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Komsomolsk Oil Refinery Increases Arctic Diesel Fuel Production Capacities by 20%

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Komsomolsk Oil Refinery (part of the Rosneft oil refining complex) carried out measures at the ELOU-AVT-3 primary oil refining unit, as a result of which the plant’s capacity to produce Arctic diesel fuel of environmental class K5 increased by 20%.

    Diesel fuel with a freezing point below minus 55°C is in high demand in the regions of the Far East and the North of Russia to ensure uninterrupted operation of equipment in harsh climatic conditions. The first batches of Arctic fuel of the highest ecological class, produced using the new technology, have already been sent to ensure northern delivery. Fuel DT-A2-K5 has successfully passed a set of necessary tests, confirming compliance with all requirements of Russian and international standards.

    Employees of the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery have developed a new process flow chart for selecting the main components for the preparation of diesel fuel, which has increased the share of kerosene fraction from 3% to 6% of the raw materials of the ELOU-AVT-3 unit. In addition, the new flow chart eliminates additional operations for pumping components in the commodity and raw materials shop. The economic effect from the implementation of the measures taken is 25 million rubles per month.

    Rosneft pays special attention to improving operational efficiency and identifies technological leadership as a key factor in competitiveness in the oil market.

    As a result of the corporate program for modernization of oil refining capacities implemented at the Komsomolsk Oil Refinery, the enterprise has been able to increase the depth of refining to 89% and expand the range of environmentally friendly oil products produced.

    Reference:

    RN-Komsomolsky Refinery LLC, a subsidiary of Rosneft Oil Company, is the largest oil refining enterprise in Khabarovsk Krai and plays a key role in supplying oil products to the regions of the Far Eastern Federal District.

    The product range includes more than 20 items: high-octane gasoline and diesel fuel of environmental class K5, marine fuel RMLS 40 with low sulfur content and other products.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft July 1, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Garamendi Statement on Israel-Iran Conflict

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman John Garamendi – Representing California’s 3rd Congressional District

    WASHINGTON DC – Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-8) released the following statement regarding the Israel-Iran conflict.   

    “America cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. We must not allow Prime Minister Netanyahu to sucker us into another endless Middle East war. We must de-escalate and return to the negotiating table to achieve what we all want: an Iran that never obtains a nuclear weapon.”

    “Israel’s attack was a dangerous escalation that has already resulted in the deaths of hundreds of civilians in both Iran and Israel. War with Iran is not in the interest of the United States, and robust diplomacy remains the best option for achieving long-term peace, regional stability and an Iran with no nuclear weapons. Further escalation is a threat to regional stability, risks drawing the U.S. into a wider conflict, and puts thousands of American servicemembers in harm’s way.

    “The JCPOA negotiated by President Obama was our best chance at ensuring that Iran could not build a nuclear weapon. Unfortunately, Donald Trump ripped up this critical treaty. Trump may have killed that signature deal that was negotiated by Russia, China, France, the U.K., Germany, the European Union and the United States. There is still room for the administration to negotiate a new deal to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. We should be focused on reviving diplomatic efforts—not threatening military escalation or considering the use of bunker buster bombs. This is a dangerous path.”  

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    UK launches Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

    New measures to protect UK from covert foreign influence came into effect on 1 July, strengthening national security, part of the Plan for Change.

    National security will be bolstered as the Foreign Influence Registration Scheme launches today, one of the foundations of the government’s Plan for Change.

    This landmark measure introduces an unprecedented enhanced tier, protecting our economy and society from covert activities by Iran and Russia. It also introduces a new layer of accountability around political influencing activity shedding light on attempts by overseas powers to shape UK democratic processes.  

    As part of the toolkit in the National Security Act 2023, FIRS will provide an unprecedented insight into covert attempts by overseas powers to influence UK democratic processes, help protect our institutions from covert interference and enhance the UK’s ability to understand and respond to threats against its democratic integrity and national security. 

    FIRS is a two-tier scheme: the political tier requires registration of any arrangements to carry out political influence activities in the UK on behalf of a foreign power, including political communications or lobbying senior decision-makers, such as MPs and election candidates.

    A more stringent enhanced tier applies to foreign powers considered to pose a risk to the UK’s safety or interests – the whole of the Russian and Iranian states have been placed under this tier, after being approved by Parliament. This was in response to the serious threats they pose to our interests, and reflects the need to ensure transparency over covert influence activity directed by these states.

    Security Minister, Dan Jarvis, said:  

    We welcome legitimate engagement with all countries, but we will not tolerate covert attempts to manipulate our political system or society. 

    The Foreign Influence Registration Scheme gives us the tools to confront growing threats to our national security, one of the foundations of our Plan for Change, without compromising the openness that defines our democracy. 

    Designating Russia and Iran under the enhanced tier is a vital step in protecting the safety and interests of the UK. This is about creating accountability and visibility so that covert influence operations have nowhere to hide, and ensuring we have the tools to detect and disrupt them.

    These specifications will require the registration of any activities carried out in the UK at the direction of any part of the Russian or Iranian states. This explicitly includes their intelligence services – such as the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS), the Federal Security Service and the GRU – as well as both countries’ armed forces. 

    Registering under FIRS does not mean that an arrangement is illegitimate, or the activities are undesirable. In addition, it does not mean that the registrant needs to cease, or seek approval for, their activities. However, those who seek to act covertly for foreign powers will now face a choice – register under the scheme or risk prosecution. 

    Registrations under the political tier must be submitted within 28 days of the arrangement being made. For the enhanced tier, registrations must be submitted within 10 days of the arrangement being made and ahead of any activity being undertaken. Failure to register when required is a criminal offence. 

    To ensure the scheme is proportionate, FIRS includes exemptions, including for recognised news publishers, legal professionals acting during legal proceedings or providing legal advice, diplomats and their families, and arrangements involving the UK government. 

    National Security is at the centre of the UK’s domestic and international policy and is the foundation of the government’s Plan for Change. FIRS is a key part of our national security toolkit, and delivers on our ambition to make our country a harder operating environment for hostile actors.  

    It puts the UK at the forefront of international efforts to deter and disrupt covert foreign influence, and its world-leading tiers will address wider threats to our safety – strengthening our ability to identify and respond to activity that threatens our democratic integrity.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Switzerland: IMF Staff Concluding Statement—2025 Article IV Consultation Mission

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    July 1, 2025

    A Concluding Statement describes the preliminary findings of IMF staff at the end of an official staff visit (or ‘mission’), in most cases to a member country. Missions are undertaken as part of regular (usually annual) consultations under Article IV of the IMF’s Articles of Agreement, in the context of a request to use IMF resources (borrow from the IMF), as part of discussions of staff monitored programs, or as part of other staff monitoring of economic developments.

    The authorities have consented to the publication of this statement. The views expressed in this statement are those of the IMF staff and do not necessarily represent the views of the IMF’s Executive Board. Based on the preliminary findings of this mission, staff will prepare a report that, subject to management approval, will be presented to the IMF Executive Board for discussion and decision.

    Bern: Switzerland continues to benefit from strong fundamentals, highly credible institutions, and a skilled labor force, positioning it among the world’s most competitive, resilient, and innovative economies. Economic performance has been strong. Nonetheless, Switzerland faces important challenges, including from evolving global economic conditions, rising global trade tensions, and persistent safe-haven pressures and franc appreciation. The ongoing IMF Financial Sector Assessment Program (FSAP) has called for strengthening supervisory, resolution, and crisis management frameworks, including to address gaps exposed during the Credit Suisse crisis, where the authorities are taking action. Navigating these challenges will require broad policy consensus and effective macroeconomic management. Priorities include safeguarding price stability, addressing emerging fiscal pressures, advancing strong financial sector reforms, implementing structural measures to boost productivity and competitiveness, and ratifying the new package of agreements with the EU to enhance external resilience.

    Economic Outlook

    With global headwinds, growth is projected to remain somewhat below potential in 2025-26. Growth is expected to reach 1.3 percent in 2025 (sporting events adjusted), up from 1 percent in 2024, driven by private consumption supported by real wage growth and stronger construction activity with easier monetary conditions. While unemployment rates have remained near their natural level, recent labor market indicators suggest some softening, e.g., declines in the vacancy-to-employment ratio. This is in line with moderate slack (0.3 percent of potential GDP) in 2025. Growth is projected at 1.2 percent in 2026, converging to potential (1.5 percent) by 2030, driven by a gradual increase in domestic and external demand; trade tariffs in the baseline reflect those prevailing in June 2025. Switzerland’s external position is assessed to be broadly in line with medium-term fundamentals and desirable policies.

    With a temporary decline below zero, headline inflation in 2025 will remain subdued; core inflation is expected to stay above zero and within the price stability range. While core inflation through May was 0.5 percent (y/y), reflecting some deceleration in rent inflation, headline inflation declined to -0.1 percent (y/y) driven by franc appreciation, lower electricity tariffs, and softer international oil prices, and is projected to end 2025 at 0.1 percent (y/y). Accommodative monetary policy and higher oil prices are expected to drive headline inflation to 0.6 percent (y/y) by end-2026.

    Important risks loom, particularly from external factors. Worsening geopolitical tensions and fragmentation, volatile energy prices, and uncertainty over trade policy and tariff levels could adversely impact confidence, exports, and investment. Sectoral impacts would likely vary. Heightened uncertainty could spark further safe-haven inflows and appreciation pressures with additional challenges for export-oriented and import-competing sectors. If heightened uncertainty extends over the medium term, Switzerland’s growth model could be affected if supply chains are disrupted and R&D spending is scaled back, impacting innovation, productivity, and potential growth. On the upside, a positive resolution of tariff negotiations with the U.S., both for Switzerland and the EU, would lead to better growth prospects and alleviate appreciation pressures. Fiscal easing in Germany may also support activity more than expected. Domestic demand may be bolstered by planned pension payment increases.

    Monetary Policy: Mitigating Deflationary Pressures

    The recent 25 bps policy rate cut was appropriate considering recent declines in inflation, signs of weakening in the labor market, and external uncertainty. This brought the cumulative policy easing over the past 1½ years to 175 bps and placed the policy rate at zero. Notably, core inflation has remained within the Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) 0–2 percent price stability range, and medium-term inflation expectations have stayed anchored around the mid-point of the range. While additional easing may be needed if deflationary pressures materialize, future policy action needs to consider that trade-offs of further easing become more pronounced when policy rates decline below zero. Negative rates may amplify financial sector risks through lower bank profitability and possibly higher real estate exposures. Given the limited space for further policy rate cuts (the SNB’s main policy tool), these should be aimed at sharp and (or) persistent deflationary pressures that risk de-anchoring medium-term inflation expectations. Temporarily negative headline inflation should not warrant further easing. While intervention in the foreign exchange market (FXIs) may be needed to smooth the impact of safe-haven financial inflow surges, FXIs should continue to be considered cautiously, also given the SNB’s already large balance sheet. To mitigate balance sheet risks, the upcoming review of dividend policy should ensure that robust capital buffers are maintained and refrain from raising distributions.

    The SNB should continue to assess whether its monetary policy and communication frameworks warrant adjustments. Given the specific challenges facing Swiss monetary policy in a context of elevated uncertainty and low equilibrium interest rates, a review, possibly with external support as in the case of other major central banks, could be useful. The SNB should consider whether providing additional information in the context of monetary policy assessments or between quarterly meetings could support policy guidance. In light of the heightened uncertainty, attention should be given to clarifying the reaction function (including via scenario analysis) and strengthening the formulation of risks to the outlook.

     

    Fiscal Policy: Addressing Long-Term Fiscal Challenges

    The moderately looser fiscal stance projected for 2025 is appropriate given some economic slack. The general government’s overall fiscal surplus is projected to decline to 0.3 percent of GDP in 2025 from 0.6 percent of GDP in 2024, largely reflecting a reduction in the surplus of social security funds. The federal government’s deficit is projected to remain broadly unchanged vs. 2024 (0.2 percent of GDP), as higher defense and social welfare spending is offset by budget consolidation measures. The proposed Relief Package 2027 aims to cut expenditures by CHF 2–3 billion on a permanent basis from 2027 onwards to comply with the debt brake rule amid spending pressures and uncertain tax reform impacts. Staff note the limited room for maneuver implied by the debt-brake rule and the authorities’ choice of spending cuts over tax hikes. If moderate downside risks materialize, automatic stabilizers should operate fully. In the event of severe shocks, targeted transfers may be warranted via extraordinary provisions of the debt brake rule to avoid a deep recession, including one induced by a deflationary spiral. As in the past, staff note that there is a bias toward fiscal surpluses through spending below budget allocations and cautious revenue forecasts; efforts should continue to mitigate this where possible.

    Planned increases in pension payments will require additional revenues to preserve the financial strength of social security funds. A new 13th monthly pension payment, planned to start in December 2026, will require additional outlays of CHF 4.2 billion annually (0.5 percent of GDP). To this end, the Federal Council has proposed financing options, including a VAT rate increase of 0.7 ppt. Continued efforts, including stabilizing Pillar I pension finances for 2030-40, are essential to ensure long-term pension system viability amidst changing demographics and rising costs. Timely repayment (or recapitalization) of the disability insurance (IV) debt to the old-age and survivor’s insurance (AHV) is critical to safeguarding the structural and financial soundness of both schemes.

    Demographic trends, climate change, and defense spending pressures create medium-to-long term fiscal challenges. The 2024 Fiscal Sustainability Report projected demographic-related expenditures rising by 3 percent of GDP by 2060; absent compensatory policy decisions, climate mitigation measures to reach the net zero target could raise public debt by 3–4 ppt of GDP by 2040 and 8–11 ppt by 2060, depending on policy choices (e.g., carbon taxation vs. subsidies) and compared to a business-as-usual scenario. Defense spending is expected to increase significantly by 2032. Given the provisions of the debt brake rule, a comprehensive medium-and-long term plan is needed to identify and ensure that revenue increases and spending reprioritization are sufficient to meet these and other needs. A careful assessment is needed to determine whether pressures will emerge at the federal or cantonal level and whether the division of responsibilities across levels of government may need to be adjusted accordingly.

    Financial Sector: Enhancing Systemic Resilience

    While Switzerland’s financial system demonstrated resilience, systemic risks have remained high due to sizable real estate exposures. Mortgages account for a large share of bank lending and of assets of life insurers and pension funds. Risks are heightened by house price overvaluation, loosening mortgage lending standards, and initiatives to ease affordability criteria for new borrowers. Lower interest rates may further pressure banks, potentially leading to increased risk-taking.

    The ongoing FSAP has found the financial sector to be broadly resilient to severe shocks. Systemically-important (SIBs) and most other banks would remain above regulatory capital requirements under stress. Overall, liquidity risks for banks are relatively limited. Insurers also withstand severe solvency and liquidity scenarios. Still, global uncertainty and financial stability risks warrant reinforcing resilience.

    The 2023 Credit Suisse (CS) crisis exposed gaps in supervisory, resolution and crisis management frameworks and increased Too-Big-To-Fail (TBTF) risks, which the authorities have begun to address. Drawing on lessons from the CS crisis, the Federal Council has recently proposed several reforms aimed at strengthening the financial sector and thereby reducing the risks for the state, taxpayers and the economy. These would improve the TBTF framework, enhance bank governance, strengthen prevention, early intervention, and crisis preparedness, and expand the powers of FINMA. Staff commends the authorities as these proposals are broadly in line with FSAP recommendations; timely implementation of these bold reforms would further strengthen the long-term stability of the Swiss financial center.

    Enhanced legal powers and resources for FINMA are critical to strengthening the effectiveness of supervision. FINMA’s legal powers should be expanded to include a full suite of early intervention powers, immediately enforceable, including the ability to preemptively restrict banks’ business activities, require capital conservation measures, address governance failures, and rectify deficiencies in risk management. FINMA should be able to conduct onsite inspections as necessary, require forward-looking Pillar 2 capital add-on, impose administrative fines, and have broader ability to prescribe binding supervisory standards. FINMA should reduce reliance on external auditors. Enhanced market monitoring and reporting and better mechanisms for market abuse prevention, detection, and enforcement would benefit securities supervision. Overall, more supervisory resources are needed, including for direct supervision in corporate governance, risk management, market conduct, AML/CFT, cyber risk, and recovery and resolution. FINMA needs to be proactive and direct in its engagement with supervised firms across sectors (banks, insurance, securities).

    Systemic real estate risks call for expanding the macroprudential toolkit. The FSAP recommends introducing a debt-service-to-income (DSTI) cap in addition to the existing loan-to-value (LTV) cap and a sectoral capital-based instrument, separate from the sectoral countercyclical buffer (CCyB), which already stands at the 2.5 percent maximum. It would be also helpful to establish a formal Systemic Risk Council, comprised of SNB, FINMA, and Federal Department of Finance (FDF) representatives to regularly assess and communicate on systemic risk and decide on necessary policy measures.

    Switzerland’s financial safety net should be cast wider to better secure financial stability. Resolution planning should also cover Category 3 banks, which include some large and complex market participants, as well as designated insurance groups, and financial market infrastructures. FINMA, SNB, and FDF need to develop, and practice coordinated crisis response plans. The cap on deposit insurance contributions should be removed, and deposit insurance gradually aligned with international best practices. SNB efforts to establish and communicate a comprehensive emergency liquidity assistance framework—expanding support to all banks and making drawing conditions more flexible—are an important reinforcement of the safety net. The introduction of a Public Liquidity Backstop for SIBs, with the possibility of extending it to non-SIBs that might be systemic in failure, would provide an instrument allowing additional room for maneuver in a crisis.

    To protect the resilience and integrity of the Swiss financial center, enhanced vigilance on cyber, AML/CFT, crypto, and fintech risks is paramount. The cyber resilience framework should be broadened to all financial sector entities and external service providers. Progress in rolling out the Registry of Beneficial Ownership should continue, and the legal framework expanded to gatekeepers, including lawyers, accountants, trust, and company service providers. Crypto exposures, which are increasing, should be assessed comprehensively and the related Basel standards implemented in a timely manner. The concentrated and increasingly complex FMI structure warrants closer oversight and enhanced collaboration with foreign authorities, particularly in shared risk management platforms, recovery, and resolution.

    Structural Policies: Supporting Productivity Growth and Resilience to Global Shocks

    Switzerland enjoys high labor productivity—on par with the U.S. and above European peers. This has been supported by strong R&D, a high-quality education system, and deep global integration that fosters competition and innovation. Multinational corporations in high-value-added manufacturing have driven much of this performance. Labor productivity in small firms and services has lagged, constrained by low R&D intensity, limited access to funding, small markets, and expensive skilled labor. To sustain its competitive edge, Switzerland would benefit from policies that reduce administrative burdens, improve access to equity and R&D financing, strengthen ties to larger markets, and address labor shortages through upskilling and an open labor market. The ongoing revision of the Vocational Training Act is a welcome step, reinforcing Switzerland’s strength in workforce development and skills adaptation in a changing economy.

    The conclusion of negotiations with the EU resulted in a broad package of sectoral agreements aimed at stabilizing and developing bilateral relations. These agreements—covering areas such as electricity, food safety, and participation in EU programs—will require ratification by both sides, for which the necessary procedures have been launched. Continued engagement with the EU and other partners remains important to reduce uncertainty, safeguard access to critical markets, and strengthen resilience in the face of rising geo-economic fragmentation.

     

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    The IMF team thanks the Swiss authorities and other stakeholders for their hospitality, engaging discussions, and productive collaboration. We are especially grateful to the SNB and the State Secretariat for International Finance for assistance with arrangements.

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    PRESS OFFICER: Meera Louis

    Phone: +1 202 623-7100Email: MEDIA@IMF.org

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/06/30/07012025-mcs-switzerland-imf-concluding-statement-2025-art-iv-consultation-mission

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: How cryopreservation and diapause affect embryo metabolism

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    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    What processes occur in the embryo at the molecular level after freezing? Can a slowdown in metabolism indicate risks for the future organism? A unique study in which a master’s student is participating helps to find answers to these questions Faculty of Physics Anastasia Omelchenko of Novosibirsk State University. A team of scientists from the Laboratory of Condensed Matter Spectroscopy of the Institute of Automation and Electrometry of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences (where Anastasia works) and the Cryopreservation and Reproductive Technologies Sector of the Institute of Cytology and Genetics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, for the first time in the world, used the method of Raman scattering of deuterated labels to study the metabolism of embryos.

    — Raman scattering is a contactless and non-destructive method of optical spectroscopy that allows us to understand the chemical composition, structure and phase state of a substance. We use it to look inside living cells and see what molecules are formed as a result of their metabolism, — explained Anastasia Omelchenko.

    Scientists are studying the metabolism of early-stage mouse embryos. To do this, they fed the embryos specially labeled (deuterated) molecules — such as amino acids, glucose, stearic acid — and used Raman spectroscopy to track how these substances were transformed inside the cells.

    — When we want to track how one compound is converted into another during metabolism, we must separate these compounds from other organic molecules present in the cells. This is a fairly complex task and is similar to finding one person in a crowd. To simplify it, you can give this person a “flag”, that is, mark him – this will allow you to identify him against the background of the rest of the crowd. In Raman spectroscopy, it is convenient to use deuterated labels, that is, molecules in which some hydrogen atoms are replaced by heavier deuterium. Due to the isotopic shift, such labels have a spectrum that is different from other molecules, which allows you to track the number and nature of deuterated molecules in the sample, — the researcher explained.

    It turned out that amino acids are steadily converted into proteins at all stages of development, and as the embryo grows, synthesis increases. Contrary to expectations, glucose is not so much broken down to obtain energy as it is stored as a glycogen polymer. Fatty acids, such as stearic acid, accumulate in lipid granules (the cell’s energy storage facilities).

    But what was particularly interesting was the effect of cryopreservation on metabolism – a technology used to freeze and store embryos at ultra-low temperatures. After freezing and thawing, the scientists analyzed how the metabolism of the embryos changed and found that at later stages of development, fatty acids were processed worse – it was as if the cell “decided” to accumulate them rather than use them.

    — The method allows us to see which processes are disrupted as a result of cryopreservation, — noted Anastasia Omelchenko. — This is especially important in conditions when more and more biomaterial — both in medicine and in agriculture — is frozen for storage or transportation. Our approach can help us understand how to preserve the viability of such cells.

    In addition to cryopreservation, the study looked at how another unique condition, diapause, affects embryo metabolism. This is a natural stop in embryo development in response to unfavorable conditions, which occurs in a number of mammals (about 130 species). The scientists worked with mouse embryos with induced diapause and found that their protein synthesis decreases by about 23% compared to normal ones.

    — This is consistent with other data: in embryos that enter the implantation stage, the activity of key metabolic processes increases. And our method allows us to measure this quantitatively, quickly and without harm to the object itself, — the researcher emphasizes.

    The research is only just entering the stage of systemic application, but it is already clear that optical non-invasive methods of metabolic analysis may well become an effective diagnostic tool in reproductive medicine and biotechnology.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China to hold cultural events to mark 80th anniversary of victory in Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhua) — The State Council Information Office of China will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday to introduce upcoming cultural events to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

    The press conference will be attended by officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and the General Administration of Radio and Television of the People’s Republic of China, as well as the deputy director of China Media Group and the director of the Museum of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

    They will inform the media about the thematic commemorative exhibition, outstanding cultural works and relevant events, and will also answer questions from journalists. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Two dead, 6 missing after heavy rains hit central China

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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

    ZHENGZHOU, July 1 (Xinhua) — Two people were killed and six others were missing after heavy rains hit Xixia County in Nanyang City, central China’s Henan Province, the local emergency response headquarters said Tuesday.

    Heavy rainfall totalling 225.3mm in two towns in the county on Monday caused a sudden rise in water levels in the lower reaches of a local river, damaging infrastructure and trapping some residents.

    Rescue operations were launched immediately and two people were successfully rescued.

    Emergency rescue personnel at various levels were dispatched to search for people with whom contact had been lost. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Symphony Concert Held in Beijing to Celebrate 104th Anniversary of CPC Founding

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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, July 1 (Xinhua) — A symphony concert was held at the CPC History Museum in Beijing on Monday, ahead of the 104th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) on July 1.

    The event was attended by more than 800 people, including recipients of state awards and honorary titles, outstanding grassroots party cadres, experts from various fields and representatives of the general public.

    The concert featured 17 pieces of music on themes of honoring history, paying tribute to fallen heroes, preserving peace, striving for a better future, and celebrating ethnic solidarity and harmony.

    This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. Several compositions were performed at the musical event to commemorate these events.

    The concert featured numerous orchestras and musical groups from China, such as the China National Symphony Orchestra, the China Opera and Dance Theater, the Central Opera House and the Central Ballet Company of China.

    The concert was jointly organized by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China and China Media Group (CMG). The concert will be broadcast on CMG channels during prime time on July 1. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: South Korea’s Attorney General Resigns

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

    SEOUL, July 1 (Xinhua) — The Prosecutor General of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Sim Woo-jung has resigned nine months after taking office in September last year, multiple media reported on Tuesday.

    Sim Woo-jung submitted his resignation on Monday and a ceremony will be held on Wednesday.

    South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who was sworn in as the country’s 21st president on June 4, has promised to limit the powers of prosecutors by giving the police investigative powers.

    By law, prosecutors are allowed to investigate certain serious crimes. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspends Prime Minister Phetongthan Shinawatra

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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

    BANGKOK, July 1 (Xinhua) — Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday accepted a petition against Prime Minister Phetongthan Shinawatra for allegedly violating the constitution and ordered her suspension from office pending a ruling.

    The panel of judges voted to accept the petition and ordered the prime minister to cease performing his duties from Tuesday until a final decision is made, the court said in a statement.

    Last month, a group of senators filed a petition accusing P. Shinawatra of violating the constitution by seriously ignoring ethical standards during a phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen over the border issue.

    Last August, 38-year-old P. Shinawatra, leader of the Phew Thai Party and daughter of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, won parliamentary elections to become the youngest prime minister in the country’s history and the second woman to hold the post. –0–

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