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Category: Russian Federation

  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s first offshore carbon dioxide capture, storage and disposal project comes online

    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

    SHENZHEN, May 22 (Xinhua) — China’s first offshore carbon dioxide capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) project was put into operation on Thursday in the Pearl River Estuary Basin in southern China, according to China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC), the country’s largest offshore oil and gas producer.

    The project, located on the Enping 15-1 platform, is designed to capture associated carbon dioxide generated during oil field development, then purify and inject it into a supercritical state. The treated carbon dioxide is then injected into underground oil reservoirs. Such technologies can increase oil production and capture carbon at the same time. This innovative approach has created a new model for the utilization of marine energy.

    The Enping 15-1 platform is currently Asia’s largest offshore oil production platform, located approximately 200 km southwest of Shenzhen and operating at depths of approximately 90 m. Peak oil production from the group of fields operating in the area exceeds 7,500 tons per day.

    CCUS is a new technology for low-carbon, highly efficient development of fossil fuels. There are currently 65 commercial CCUS projects operating worldwide. Most are onshore, with only a small number operating offshore. -0-

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Government meeting (2025, No. 17)

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    1. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Articles 3.13 and 32.13 of the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”

    The development of the bill was dictated by the absence in the code of a norm that would grant a bailiff the right to petition the court to release a debtor from further compulsory work, who, due to his physical condition or life circumstances, is unable to do this independently.

     

    2. On the draft federal law “On Amending Article 1092 of the Federal Law “On Enforcement Proceedings””

    The bill is aimed at giving the bailiff the right to apply to the court with a petition to release a debtor from compulsory work who, due to his physical condition or life circumstances, is unable to do this independently.

     

    3. On the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 762880-8 “On Amendments to the Code of the Russian Federation on Administrative Offenses”

    The draft amendments are aimed at eliminating the uncertainty in the content of legal norms that do not allow for a clear resolution of the issue of determining the territorial jurisdiction for considering a complaint against a ruling issued by an official that has not entered into legal force in a case of an administrative offence.

     

    4. On the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 835237-8 “On Amendments to Articles 164 and 165 of Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation”

    The draft amendments are aimed at fulfilling the instructions of the President and the Government of the Russian Federation.

     

    5. On the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 653507-8 “On Amending Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation and Recognizing as Invalid the Thirty-Second Paragraph of Part One of Article 4 of the Law of the RSFSR “On Competition and Restriction of Monopolistic Activity in Commodity Markets””

    The draft amendments are aimed at taking into account the comments and suggestions made during the consideration of the bill in the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

     

    6. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On State Benefits for Citizens with Children””

    The bill is aimed at strengthening state support measures for pregnant women studying full-time in professional higher education organizations, organizations of additional professional education and scientific organizations.

     

    7. On amendments to the order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated February 7, 2025 No. 244-r

    The draft order proposes that in 2025 the Russian Ministry of Labor allocate additional funds from the Government’s reserve fund to legal entities and individual entrepreneurs registered in the Belgorod Region, Bryansk Region and Kursk Region to compensate for expenses related to workers’ downtime for reasons beyond the control of the employer and employee.

     

    8. On amendments to certain acts of the Government of the Russian Federation (in terms of amendments to the Regulation on the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and the Regulation on the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance)

    The draft resolution was developed in connection with the adoption of Federal Law No. 376-FZ of November 9, 2024 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation” and Federal Law No. 503-FZ of October 19, 2023 “On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”.

     

    9. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Article 4 of the Federal Law “On Combating Extremist Activity”

    The bill is aimed at increasing the efficiency of the interdepartmental body (federal level) that ensures the coordination of the activities of federal executive bodies, executive bodies of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local government bodies in countering extremist activity and the implementation of state policy in the field of countering extremism.

     

    10. On the allocation by the Ministry of Energy of Russia in 2025 from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation of budgetary appropriations for the provision of a subsidy to the joint-stock company South-West Electric Grid Company

    The draft order is aimed at financial support (reimbursement) of costs for the purchase of power transformers and mobile modular substations to form an emergency reserve.

     

    11. On the allocation in 2026 of budgetary allocations for the provision of a subsidy to the budget of the Saratov Region for co-financing capital investments in state (municipal) property of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and (or) co-financing of activities not related to capital investments in state (municipal) property of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation

    The draft order provides for approval of the distribution of subsidies provided in 2026 to the budget of the Saratov region for the implementation of activities within the framework of the federal project “Assistance to the development of infrastructure of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation (municipalities)” of the state program of the Russian Federation “Provision of affordable and comfortable housing and utilities to citizens of the Russian Federation”.

     

    12. On the allocation of budgetary appropriations from the reserve fund of the Government of the Russian Federation to the Ministry of Education of Russia in 2025 for the provision of one-time financial assistance in the form of a subsidy from the federal budget to the budget of the Belgorod Region for the purpose of co-financing the expenditure obligations of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation arising from the organization of recreation and health improvement for children living in the territory of the Belgorod Region, in organizations for children’s recreation and health improvement located on the territory of the Russian Federation

    The draft order is aimed at ensuring the rest and health improvement of children from the Belgorod region living in border areas.

     

    Moscow, May 21, 2025

     

    The content of the press releases of the Department of Press Service and References is a presentation of materials submitted by federal executive bodies for discussion at a meeting of the Government of the Russian Federation.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev invited Chinese partners to take part in festive events in Shumshu

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev invited Deputy Chairman of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China Zhang Guoqing and Chinese colleagues to visit the Kuril Island of Shumshu in September and take part in the festive events to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory over militaristic Japan.

    “On the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, we are creating a memorial complex on Shumshu Island dedicated to the Kuril landing operation. Shumshu is one of the islands of the Kuril chain. In fact, World War II ended on this island. The Kwantung army was routed. Our soldiers routed superior enemy forces, demonstrated mass heroism, landed in the water with full equipment and attacked tanks for a long time up to the heights where the firing points were located. If you are interested in the event related to the opening of the memorial complex, we are ready to synchronize our actions with your embassy,” said Yuri Trutnev.

    On the instructions of Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev, in mid-May the working group visited the Kuril Island of Shumshu to monitor the implementation of the instructions of the President of Russia on holding events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory over militarist Japan and the end of World War II. The working group included representatives of the Presidential Administration, the Plenipotentiary Representative of the Far East, the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East, and the Ministry of Culture of Russia. The delegation assessed the readiness of the sites to organize a summer expedition, as well as to create an open-air memorial.

    The first stage of the military-historical memorial complex is dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the victory over militarist Japan. The complex, dedicated to the Kuril landing operation, is being created on the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The work is being carried out under the supervision of Deputy Prime Minister and Plenipotentiary Representative Yuri Trutnev. The working group for the implementation of the instructions of the head of state is headed by Sakhalin Region Governor Valery Limarenko and Head of the Presidential Directorate for Public Projects Sergei Novikov.

    “The team of the Center for Contemporary History, together with the Russian Military Historical Society, is preparing for the work that will take place this summer on the restoration and preservation of the military equipment present on Shumshu. We believe it is fundamentally important to preserve the tanks in the form in which they are now. We are talking about preserving the current position of the tanks. We will be as careful as possible about how they look now. In addition, we have engineering tasks that concern topographic work, aerial photography of the island, and historical study of materials. We plan to make an interactive map of the island by August based on the materials that will be found in archives and historical sources and obtained here as a result of field work,” said Ivan Anokhin, director of the Center for Contemporary History and geodetic engineer.

    The events on Shumshu will take place during the summer of 2025 and will be dedicated to the Kuril landing operation. A search expedition, a solemn funeral ceremony for the burial of the remains of Soviet soldiers discovered during the search operations, an all-Russian physical culture event “Extreme cross-triathlon “Height 171” (swimming, cycling and running), hiking trips for the youth movement “More than a Journey”, a reconstruction of “Storming Shumshu Island”, as well as a concert program, including in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, are planned.

    The key events of the opening of the memorial complex and the funeral ceremony of the soldiers’ remains will take place on August 18. A military-historical reconstruction will also take place then. About 150 people from two dozen regions of Russia and friendly countries will take part in it.

    “The Russian Military Historical Society received a task from the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, within the framework of the Presidential Decree on the creation of a memorial complex here, to carry out work on organizing all events related to the Ministry of Culture in 2025, and to formulate a concept for the development of the island up to 2030. Several strategic issues related to the objects that we will restore this year need to be resolved. The Nevsky Batalist company is making an entrance area that will symbolize the Kuril landing operation itself. We are currently looking for a place where this structure could be installed. Our task is to improve all cultural heritage sites that are located on the island today. These are graves, a mass grave, a grave of two Heroes of the Soviet Union, and a pillbox. Another of our main tasks is to work with the military equipment that remained here since the Great Patriotic War. We plan to connect military facilities with a road and path network. An important task is to reorganize the museum dedicated to the Severokurilsk landing operation in Severokurilsk,” said Elena Sinitsina, executive director of the Museum of Military History of the Russian Military Historical Society.

    During the working visit, an inspection of the sites of the military-historical memorial complex dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the soldiers of the Kuril landing operation was conducted, as well as the placement of a thematic installation and captured tanks in the open air. The placement of a modular structure for the display of artifacts found during the search operations and the burial of the remains of Red Army and Navy soldiers found during the search operations were discussed. The readiness of the sites for organizing the placement of summer camps for the participants of the search expedition, museum workers, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, doctors, and youth tourist groups was assessed. The issues of creating a road and path network between the island’s sites and cultural and educational routes were considered.

    The transport scheme for delivering cargo and equipment to Shumshu was developed by the Sakhalin Region government together with the Kamchatka Region government and the Russian Ministry of Defense. It provides for the delivery of property to Severo-Kurilsk by sea vessels. Rolling barges will be used for further transportation of cargo to Shumshu, where there are no hydraulic structures. A total of 30 units of equipment have been delivered to the island since the end of March.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Briefing by Yuri Trutnev and Alexey Chekunkov following the Government Hour in the State Duma

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    Following the government hour devoted to current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, which took place within the framework of the State Duma session, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev and Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic Alexey Chekunkov answered questions from media representatives.

    Summing up the results of the government hour

    Yu.P. Trutnev: Today, today everything was connected with a report on the results of the work. For me, this is always a slightly difficult topic, because it can always be evaluated from two sides. As in the old fable, the glass is half full or half empty. When you summarize the results of the work, and we summed up the results of the ministry in several years, the first question that I ask myself is related to whether the right path is chosen and how we are moving. I will answer right away – correct. It is impossible to develop the territory based on how much money they will give from the federal budget, they must be earned. Hundreds of billions of new investments, hundreds of new enterprises, an increase in the almost two -time budget of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation – this suggests that the economy of the Arctic is growing and its growth creates conditions for improving people’s lives, to ensure their jobs, to ensure normal wages, for the construction of new facilities, and this is right. At the same time, it seems to me that this would be a very bad story if we approached the estimates of our work only in terms of what we managed. It seems to me that it is also important to find courage in order to answer the question of what failed. I do not agree with all the comments that were heard today. For example, when colleagues say: “Let’s allocate more time to relocation.” The question immediately arises: do we want people to live in the Arctic or to leave? If we want to give more money for relocation, then they will leave. This is probably not the best solution. At the same time, a number of questions sounded, which was noted in speeches, which concerns the lives of people. We must think about these people. We must make decisions that will improve the lives of people who will answer all the questions that are facing them. Actually, we work for this.

    About climate change

    Yu. P. Trutnev: Today, unfortunately, global cooperation in the field of climate conservation has been destroyed. No one talks about emissions, carbohydrate balance, and so on. I want to emphasize that Russia meticulously fulfills its obligations to the world community. Not a single enterprise in our country can do without a state environmental assessment, without discussions with people. This simply does not happen. But doing this alone is of little use. We read there what is happening. A huge ice floe fell and not on our territory at all, it itself has already changed the conditions. Other processes are also underway in nature. And these issues cannot be addressed alone. To be honest, I hope that humanity will come to its senses, will begin to understand that we all live together on one planet, that we have certain neighborly responsibilities, and that if we do not pay attention to them, then everyone will have problems. Therefore, yes, of course, we need plans to prepare territories for climate change. But, I repeat once again, not all general trends can be overcome only by the efforts of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. It won’t work like that.

    A.O. Chekunkov: Today, many issues related to climate change, the influence of climate on the melting of permafrost. It is important that this issue is actively discussed. The movement in the form of the creation of a background monitoring system has already begun on it. A large monitoring system for all 5 million square kilometers is already being created. These are 140 monitoring stations created by the Ministry of Natural Resources. There are presidential instructions related to the creation of geotechnical monitoring systems – already directly in relation to buildings. As part of the preparation of master plans of the supporting settlements of the Arctic, on behalf of the President, a register of the best practices of life and management in the north has been formed. One of the components is just technologies related to work, with life at many years of permafrost. Business, our largest companies successfully operate industrial enterprises, trunk gas -reflees, build ports on these complex soils. Our task now is to tighten the social sphere, to ensure the safety of life and work of people. There are such technologies. For example, there are technologies using chemical reagents in closed pipe systems, that is, not energy -intensive, allowing you to freeze soils for a long time. They are actively used in Norilsk and Salekhard under objects of large companies. The general plan for adaptation to permafrost will be formed before the end of the year. An important evidence that this problem is really priority is that today it was discussed not only with the relevant ministry or with some one ministry. In fact, today most of the government members kept a joint answer. These were representatives of many fouvas. Under the leadership of Yuri Petrovich Trutnev and the Ministry of Natural Resources, the Ministry of Construction, and the Ministry of Defense, and, of course, we will solve this problem along with all the regions of the Arctic.

    Number of vessels along the Northern Sea Route

    Yu.P. Trutnev: There is a problem of shortage of ships, especially cargo ships. About 50 ships are not yet provided with construction capacity. This problem should be solved together with the Ministry of Industry.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Consumer Prices Grew Slower in April

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

    Seasonally adjusted monthly price growth continued to slow in April. Non-food prices remained almost unchanged over the month, but food and services prices continued to rise, albeit more slowly.

    Annual inflation fell in April but still significantly exceeds the target. The Bank of Russia will continue to maintain the monetary policy tightness necessary to return inflation to 4% in 2026. Further decisions on the key rate will depend on the speed and sustainability of the decline in inflation and inflation expectations.

    For more details, read the Bank of Russia’s information and analytical commentary “Dynamics of consumer prices”.

    Preview photo: Ultraskrip / Shutterstock / Fotodom

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/21/2025, 18-18 (Moscow time) the values of the upper limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the security RU000A0ZZVQ0 (RSHB BO-7R) were changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/21/2025 18:18

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 21.05.2025, 18-18 (Moscow time), the values of the upper limit of the price corridor (up to 85.65) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 1045.49 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 42.5%) of the security RU000A0ZZVQ0 (RSHB BO-7R) were changed

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev delivered a report to the State Duma during government hour

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    “Government Hour” in the State Duma, dedicated to current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of Russia

    May 21, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev delivered a report to the State Duma during government hour

    May 21, 2025

    Yuri Trutnev delivered a report to the State Duma during government hour

    May 21, 2025

    “Government Hour” in the State Duma, dedicated to current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of Russia

    May 21, 2025

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    “Government Hour” in the State Duma, dedicated to current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of Russia

    Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation – Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev delivered a report at a meeting of the State Duma as part of the “government hour” dedicated to current issues of socio-economic and infrastructural development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.

    “Today we are discussing the development of the Arctic – a territory that the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has defined as a geostrategic territory, and the future of not only our country, but the entire world depends on its development. We have already talked about the richest mineral reserves of the Arctic, the Northern Sea Route, and the military-strategic potential. Today, on Polar Explorer Day, we must remember those people thanks to whom the Arctic was opened to Russia and Russia has grown with Arctic territories. For more than 500 years, Russia has been the world’s leading Arctic power. Russian explorers and pioneers – from Dmitry Gerasimov and Semyon Chelyuskin to Ivan Papanin and Artur Chilingarov – ensured the exploration and development of the Arctic.

    Today, in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, complex mining projects are being implemented, high-tech enterprises and liquefied natural gas plants are being built, modern research stations and floating nuclear power plants are being created, and new nuclear icebreakers are being laid down at shipyards.

    All this is the result of great work of people. Those people who live in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk, Norilsk and Naryan-Mar, Anadyr and Salekhard.

    What has the Russian Government done to develop the Arctic zone?

    The foundation was the work on attracting investments. I will say again, I am sure that this is the right start, because without earning money, but only asking for it from the budget, we are unlikely to achieve any success. The largest special economic zone in the world has been created. In creating it, we relied on the experience of the Far East. The Arctic zone of the Russian Federation is better assembled than the preferential zones of the Far East. We already had experience, and what could be done better, what could be differentiated, for example, by the direction of investments, has already been done in the Arctic.

    The region has begun implementing more than a thousand investment projects with a total investment volume of more than 2 trillion rubles. 800 billion of them have already been invested in the economy. 293 new enterprises have started operating in the territory of the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation.

    I consider it very important that the income of the subjects of the Russian Federation has begun to grow. This is precisely the money that can be spent on medicine, roads, schools and other needs of the people. The total volume of income received by the consolidated budgets of the subjects of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation has grown by almost 70%.

    Over the past 5 years, within the framework of the implementation of national projects and a single presidential subsidy, more than 60 new hospitals and clinics, 48 schools and kindergartens, 17 sports centers have been built in the Arctic. Decisions have been made to create new university campuses in Murmansk and Arkhangelsk.

    3.4 million square meters of new housing were built, which made it possible to provide 57 thousand families with new comfortable apartments and houses. Thanks to the mechanism of preferential Arctic mortgages, the extension of which the President supported, 13 thousand families in the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation improved their housing conditions. 9 thousand people received a plot of land under the Arctic Hectare program.

    As part of the ZATO renovation program, 161 apartment buildings, 37 educational institutions, more than 21 km of roads, 4 housing and communal services facilities were renovated, 14 youth centers were opened, and more than 40 courtyards and public areas were improved.

    The economic axis of the Arctic development is the Northern Sea Route. The Russian government has approved a plan for the development of the NSR until 2035. It provides for the construction of 10 icebreakers, 14 seaports and terminals, 3 railway lines, 46 emergency rescue vessels, and 4 emergency rescue centers.

    I would like to emphasize that the work on developing the NSR creates conditions for the implementation of production plans for companies such as NOVATEK, Gazprom, Norilsk Nickel, and Lukoil. The taxes paid by these companies alone will ensure the creation of a new tax base in the amount of 13 trillion rubles by 2035. This is the foundation on which we will continue to develop.

    A new challenge for us is the implementation of master plans for 16 Arctic core settlements. The master plans provide for the creation and reconstruction of more than 600 infrastructure facilities – roads, airports, housing and communal services, healthcare, culture, sports and leisure facilities – at a total cost of 3.7 trillion rubles, including 850 billion rubles from the federal budget.

    All master plans have been prepared and reported to the President at the International Arctic Forum. In accordance with the instructions of the head of state, sections with master plan activities have been created in new national projects of Russia, which has already provided financing for plans in the amount of 106 billion rubles, and taking into account the money that will come from writing off 2/3 of the debt to the subjects on budget loans and treasury infrastructure loans, the amount of co-financing already amounts to 172 billion rubles.

    I would like to say right away that this is not enough for us. On the one hand, never before has money come to the Arctic in such a volume. On the other hand, regarding the plans that we must implement, it is not enough. In this regard, I would like to emphasize that two days ago we received letters from some ministries stating that they cannot provide these funds in their area of responsibility. We will not agree with these answers, and we will strive to ensure that the President’s order is implemented in full. Especially since the insufficient funds for the Arctic were announced by the very departments that are the most complained about.

    In conclusion, I would like to say that we understand very well that not everything has been done. A lot needs to be done for the Arctic to develop, for the Far East to develop. I am confident that together we will solve all the tasks set.”

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: The start of the second tunnel excavation during the construction of the Avtozavodskaya metro line has been given in Nizhny Novgorod

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    In Nizhny Novgorod, a tunnel boring machine has started working in the second tunnel for the construction of the Avtozavodskaya metro line

    In Nizhny Novgorod, a tunnel boring machine has started working in the second tunnel for the construction of the Avtozavodskaya metro line on the section from the Sennaya station to the Ploshchad Svobody station. This was reported by Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    “The metro is one of the most convenient and reliable types of public transport for large modern cities. The metro not only relieves the streets of traffic jams, but also radically changes the quality of the urban environment – it makes travel fast and comfortable for millions of people, stimulates the development of new districts, and increases the investment attractiveness of territories. In Russia, the metro is developing in different regions. For example, in Nizhny Novgorod, two new stations are being built using infrastructure budget loans to extend the Avtozavodskaya metro line. It is predicted that they will be used by about 12.5 million people per year. Metro builders have already completed the right tunnel from the Sennaya station to the Ploshchad Svobody station and have begun the left one. It is extremely important now not to slow down and complete this significant transport project for residents and visitors of the city,” said Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister added that at Freedom Square the exits from the vestibules will be located near the opera house and the park where the monument to the heroes and victims of the 1905 revolution is located. The exits from the metro at Sennaya are planned near the cable car, onto Sechenov, Bolshaya Pecherskaya, Rodionov streets and to the G.I. Petrovsky Plant.

    Nizhny Novgorod Region Governor Gleb Nikitin noted that the metro builders have currently picked up the required pace of mining operations. “Over the past month, we have completed a large range of works – from dismantling equipment from the finished right tunnel to fully assembling the shield at Sennaya for the new tunnel. Extending the metro to the historical part of Nizhny Novgorod is a strategic step in terms of improving the transport infrastructure of the million-plus city. An infrastructure cluster with a transport hub will be created at Sennaya Square. The current temporary inconveniences will ensure comfort for residents and visitors of the city in the future and for a long time,” said Gleb Nikitin.

    “The start of the second tunnel boring in the Nizhny Novgorod metro is a landmark event for the development of the region’s transport infrastructure. This confirms the effectiveness of the chosen strategy for the development of urban infrastructure. The Government of the Russian Federation pays special attention to the modernization of the regional transport system, and infrastructure budget loans have become the very unique instrument that allows for the implementation of such large-scale projects as the construction of the metro. It is important to note that this is not an isolated case. IBCs are successfully used for the construction of the metro in other regions, providing a modern transport system,” said First Deputy Minister of Construction and Housing and Public Utilities Alexander Lomakin.

    The first transfer tunnel was completed in February of this year. The 80-meter tunnel boring machine was dismantled in the dismantling chamber and transported back to the starting pit at Sennaya. At a depth of 13 to 25 m, 1,500 m must be passed, laying 1,072 rings of high-precision lining, in difficult soil conditions.

    The work is being carried out by the Mosproekt-3 group of companies. Until the completion of the work, tunneling will be carried out according to schedule around the clock.

    In addition to the Avtozavodskaya line in Nizhny Novgorod, a project to extend the Sormovsko-Meshcherskaya metro line – the construction of a new station “Sormovskaya” – is also being implemented under the IBC program, operated by the Territorial Development Fund.

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    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/21/2025, 16-07 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the KZT/RUB currency pair have been changed.

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange – In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the foreign exchange market and the precious metals market of Moscow Exchange PJSC by NCO NCC (JSC), on 21.05.2025, 16-07 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to RUB 13,395 in the mode with TOD settlements) and the range of market risk assessment (up to RUB 12,802, equivalent to a rate of 19.51%) of the KZT/RUB currency pair were changed. New values are available Here.

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial News: Digital Ruble Enters Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

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    Anti-money laundering control over transactions with digital rubles will be carried out by both commercial banks and the Bank of Russia, the operator of the digital ruble platform. Control is divided depending on how users will transmit instructions on transactions with digital rubles to the platform – through a bank or directly to the operator. Such a hybrid format is envisaged by law, approved by the Federation Council.

    At the same time, banks will continue to identify clients when opening a digital ruble account, identify clients whose access to the platform should be restricted, and perform other anti-money laundering functions that they currently have.

    When creating the digital ruble platform, the Bank of Russia paid special attention to the convenience of the customer journey. Citizens and companies will pay in digital rubles using familiar mobile applications of banks and other remote banking systems. This will allow clients and banks to interact in the usual way.

    Let us remind you: digital ruble— a digital form of the national currency. Currently, its piloting is ongoing with the participation of 15 banks, about 2 thousand citizens and more than 50 companies. The number of participants and available transactions is gradually growing. The Bank of Russia will additionally announce the date of the mass launch.

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Physicists Win Volleyball Competition

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The Volleyball Championship in the Spartakiad between NSU faculties and institutes has ended, in which 9 teams took part. The first place this year was unexpectedly taken by the Physics Faculty, having defeated the multiple leader of previous years in the final – the team of the Information Technology Faculty, and the third place went to the students of the NSU SUNC.

    The competition was held in two rounds over several days – first in three subgroups, in which three leaders were determined to reach the final. The final games were very intense – the teams fought equally until the very last moment!

    The composition of the winning teams: Faculty of Physics: Andrey Tyukavkin Egor Lavrinenko Anton Zhdanov Mikhail Prozorov Stepan Semenov Andrey Rotar Sergey Chirkov Kirill Borodin

    Faculty of Information Technologies: Mikhail Dubinin Danil Mandarkhanov Artem Gaan Ildar Fitkulin Dmitry Makogon Danila Ivanchenko Oksana Valenko Victoria Stepanova Daniil Lanin

    SUTS NSU: Igor Gorr Mikhail Vereshchagin Stepan Raisky Grigory Gushchin Egor Basalaev Vladislav Morozov Vladimir Gilmanov Gleb Marcus Mikhail Petrukhin

    Congratulations to the winners, thanks to all the teams for their active participation in the tournament and special thanks to the fans who created a wonderful atmosphere on the court. The competition was held under the sensitive guidance of the volleyball coach – Denis Rychkov.

    Shortly before the intra-university championship, the NSU team took 6th place in the regional volleyball championship among men’s teams. We congratulate the guys on their worthy performance and wish them further success!

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Magnitude 6.5 earthquake hits Greek island of Crete – GFZ

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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, May 22 (Xinhua) — An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 jolted the Greek island of Crete at 03:19 GMT on Thursday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said.

    According to initial data, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a point with coordinates of 35.46 degrees north latitude and 25.82 degrees east longitude. The epicenter was located at a depth of 102.8 km. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking: Two Israeli Embassy Employees Killed Near Jewish Museum in Washington

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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

    WASHINGTON, May 21 (Xinhua) — Two Israeli embassy employees were killed late Wednesday outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.

    “Two Israeli embassy employees were senselessly murdered this evening outside the Jewish Museum in Washington, DC,” she wrote on social media X.

    According to media reports, the people mentioned died from gunshot wounds.

    “We are actively investigating and working to obtain additional information to release,” Noem added. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine may take place next week in the Vatican – Finnish President

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    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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

    HELSINKI, May 22 (Xinhua) — Technical-level talks involving Russia and Ukraine could take place in the Vatican as early as next week, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with Yle TV on Wednesday.

    According to him, the talks will most likely involve representatives from the United States and European countries. The potential meeting is a positive step toward broader international participation in efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine, A. Stubb noted.

    “It is very likely that next week, for example, in the Vatican, a technical meeting will take place with the participation of Ukrainians, Russians, Americans and Europeans,” the president said.

    The Finnish leader emphasized the growing role of European countries in the peace process. “We are entering a phase where Europe will also be involved – and this is what we hoped for from the beginning,” he said.

    On Monday, US President Donald Trump held telephone talks with several European leaders, including A. Stubb. The head of the White House shared details of an earlier conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed with his interlocutors the ongoing negotiations, a potential ceasefire and steps to establish lasting peace in Ukraine. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: D. Trump Accuses South Africa of “White Genocide” at Meeting with S. Ramaphosa

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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

    SACRAMENTO, USA, May 22 (Xinhua) — US President Donald Trump on Wednesday got into a dispute with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa over conspiracy theories about “white genocide” in South Africa, which the South African leader strongly denied.

    During a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, D. Trump accused South Africa of “white genocide” and an unfair land grab, and then showed materials allegedly proving his accusations.

    Ramaphosa, who was in Washington to improve trade terms and ease bilateral tensions, rejected Trump’s statement during the meeting. He rejected the claim that white South Africans are fleeing the country because of racist policies. According to the president, South Africa has a crime problem and most of the victims are black citizens.

    News outlets were shocked by Trump’s rudeness, saying that much of the information he presented during the meeting as evidence of “white genocide” in South Africa had been “repeatedly debunked.”

    “Almost all of the conspiracy theories presented at Trump’s meeting with South African President S. Ramaphosa today have been debunked, with some South Africans saying they believe the information is “propaganda from AfriForum,” an Afrikaner lobby group criticized for its white nationalist leanings,” CNN reported.

    The row between the US and South African presidents comes at a time of tense relations between the two countries, which worsened after Ramaphosa signed an expropriation law in January that Trump criticised for “discriminating” against the country’s white population. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Canada’s Foreign Ministry summons Israeli ambassador over shooting at diplomatic delegation

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

    OTTAWA, May 22 (Xinhua) — Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Wednesday she has demanded that the Israeli ambassador be summoned over the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shooting at a diplomatic delegation visiting the West Bank.

    The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that there were four Canadians among the delegation that was shot at by the Israeli military, and they were not injured.

    “I have asked my officials to call the Israeli ambassador to convey Canada’s grave concerns. We expect a full investigation and accountability,” she wrote.

    The IDF said the delegation deviated from its approved route and soldiers fired warning shots, resulting in no casualties.

    Earlier this week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron issued a joint statement threatening to take “concrete measures” against Israel in response to the renewed military offensive in the Gaza Strip. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: China, Russia to deepen subnational cooperation

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

    MOSCOW, May 22 — China and Russia have pledged closer exchanges and cooperation in various fields at the subnational level through two major mechanisms with fresh impetus.

    On Tuesday, Chinese Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended a chairpersons’ meeting in Moscow of the China-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Cooperation and Development of Northeast China and the Far East and Baikal Region of Russia, together with Russian Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yury Trutnev.

    On Wednesday in Kazan, Zhang attended the fifth meeting of the council of cooperation between the upper and middle reaches of the Yangtze River and the Volga Federal District, together with Igor Komarov, the Russian presidential envoy to the Volga Federal District.

    During the meetings, Zhang said the Chinese side is willing to work with the Russian side to build on the robust momentum and progress made in the cooperation within the Northeast-Far East and Yangtze-Volga frameworks under the strategic guidance of Chinese and Russian leaders.

    He called for joint efforts to fully implement the important consensus reached between the heads of state of the two countries, enhance cooperation mechanisms, strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, transportation and agriculture, and foster partnership in cross-border e-commerce, digital economy and green development.

    Zhang stressed the need to further boost cultural, educational and tourism exchanges to inject fresh vitality into subnational cooperation.

    During the meetings, the Russian side commended the achievements made in the subnational cooperation with the Chinese side, and pledged stronger commitment to expanding exchanges and cooperation and pushing the Far East-Northeast and Volga-Yangtze cooperation to yield more fruitful outcomes, so as to make greater contribution to the development of Russia-China relations.

    While in Kazan, Zhang also held talks with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin, attended the China-Russia Yangtze-Volga university alliance forum and visited the Kazan IT Park.

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Central China to host trade show to boost China-Africa ties

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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, May 22 (Xinhua) — The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo will be held in Changsha, capital of central China’s Hunan Province, from June 12 to 15 this year, with more than 12,000 people expected to attend, the expo’s organizers said at a press conference on Wednesday.

    The upcoming expo, co-organized by the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China and the Hunan Provincial Government, is one of the important events in the field of trade and economy between China and Africa this year. More than 2,800 enterprises, business associations and financial institutions from China and Africa have already registered to participate in the event, as well as representatives from 44 African countries, 6 international organizations and 23 provincial-level regions in China.

    Held every two years, the expo this year is themed “China and Africa: Together for Modernization.” It will feature theme zones such as intelligent mining technology and equipment, clean energy, modern agricultural machinery, and construction equipment. More than 20 economic and trade events are planned.

    Shen Yumou, head of the Hunan Provincial Commerce Department, said 128 cooperation projects with a total investment of over US$7 billion will be signed during the Expo. They cover areas such as construction, electricity, transportation, information services, culture and health care.

    The China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, which was held for the first time in 2019, has become an important platform for strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and African countries. Shen Xiang, Director of the Department of West Asia and Africa of the Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China, said that the upcoming expo is expected to inject new impetus into practical cooperation between China and Africa.

    China has been Africa’s largest trading partner for 16 consecutive years, said Assistant Minister of Commerce Tang Wenhong. In 2024, trade between China and African countries set a new record and reached $295.6 billion, up 4.8 percent from 2023. In particular, China’s imports from Africa amounted to $116.8 billion, up 6.9 percent, and China’s exports to Africa amounted to $178.8 billion, up 3.5 percent. -0-

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cargo flight connects Urumqi and Tallinn

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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, May 22 (Xinhua) — A cargo flight linking the cities of Urumqi and Tallinn opened on Wednesday, the Tianshan news portal reported.

    The plane carrying 51 tons of parcels departed that day from Tianshan Airport in Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and after a stop in Uzbekistan will arrive in the capital of Estonia in about 11 hours.

    According to the plan, the Urumqi-Tallinn flight will be operated once a week.

    The plane will deliver mainly clothing and other consumer goods sold through cross-border e-commerce to Estonia.

    The launch of the new air route has filled a gap in air cargo transportation between Xinjiang and the Baltics, which will stimulate the export of textiles, clothing, electronics and other competitive goods made in China.

    Currently, cargo flights connect Urumqi with 20 foreign cities, including 12 European ones. -0-

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: ‘Serious Incident’ Happens During Launch Ceremony of North Korea’s New Warship

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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

    PYONGYANG, May 22 (Xinhua) — A “serious incident” occurred during the launching ceremony of a new destroyer of the DPRK Navy on Wednesday, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Thursday.

    The accident was a “criminal act caused by absolute negligence, irresponsibility and unscientific empiricism,” said North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, who oversaw the ceremony at the site.

    He ordered that the restoration of the destroyer be completed before the June plenary session of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, the report said. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Defense departments of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan expressed interest in further deepening relations

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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

    MINSK, May 22 (Xinhua) — The defense ministries of Belarus and Kyrgyzstan have expressed mutual interest in further developing and deepening relations. This was announced on Wednesday following a meeting between Valery Revenko, Head of the Department of International Military Cooperation and Assistant to the Minister of Defense of Belarus on International Military Cooperation, and Erlis Terdikbaev, First Deputy Minister of Defense of Kyrgyzstan. The parties held talks during the 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 in Minsk. The relevant information was published by the Ministry of Defense of Belarus.

    During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on current issues on the international agenda and discussed the current state of cooperation in the military sphere. They also touched upon current issues of organizing joint operational and combat training events within the CSTO, which will be held this year in the form of a joint operational-strategic exercise “Combat Brotherhood-2025” in Belarus. –0–

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK and South Korea sign first of its kind agreement to support global infrastructure development and Ukraine’s reconstruction

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

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    UK and South Korea sign first of its kind agreement to support global infrastructure development and Ukraine’s reconstruction

    The UK has signed a MoU with South Korea to jointly support Ukraine’s reconstruction and global infrastructure, boosting trade and sustainable development.

    The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (UK) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Korea (ROK).

    The MoU enhances cooperation between the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and the Korean Overseas Infrastructure & Urban Development Corporation (KIND) to work on Ukrainian reconstruction projects, as well as global infrastructure development in other markets.

    This first of its kind agreement signals an exciting opportunity for British and South Korean businesses to make a difference in Ukraine, as well as demonstrate their expertise to the global market, boosting both countries’ economies while being a force for good.

    This agreement was signed in the Old Admiralty Building in London on Thursday 22nd May 2025, between the UK Business and Trade Minister, Gareth Thomas MP, and the KIND CEO, Mr. Bok Hwan Kim. It is KIND’s inaugural MoU with DBT and the UK Government.

    The MoU will promote new UK-South Korean business partnerships across third markets in the fields of sustainable transport, healthcare infrastructure, smart cities and urban development, clean energy, water and waste management, and sustainable infrastructure and related technologies. In Ukraine, this agreement will kickstart urgent repairs to critical national infrastructure, including housing, hospitals and power generators.

    The partnership will advance the UK’s strong diplomatic and trade ties with the Republic of Korea as set out in the 2023 Downing Street Accord. It is also underpinned by £16.3 billion in bilateral trade and supported through the existing UK-ROK Free Trade Agreement, which the Government has committed to upgrading.

    The agreement also builds on the UK’s landmark 100-Year Partnership with Ukraine, whereby reconstruction programmes form a key part of the £5bn the UK Government has provided to Ukraine in non-military support.

    Business and Trade Minister Gareth Thomas said:

    This agreement is the first of its kind and strengthens our relationship with the Republic of Korea. 

    As part of our Plan for Change it will secure vital opportunities for UK businesses to work with KIND and South Korean companies in overseas infrastructure and deepen our commitment to supporting Ukrainian reconstruction efforts.

    KIND CEO, Bok Hwan KIM, said:

    This Memorandum of Understanding with the UK government marks a historic moment that elevates infrastructure cooperation between Korea and the United Kingdom to a new level. KIND is delighted to contribute to Ukraine’s reconstruction and sustainable infrastructure development worldwide through this partnership. By combining our countries’ expertise and technological capabilities, we can make a tangible impact across various sectors, from critical infrastructure repairs to clean energy and smart cities. This collaboration goes beyond business opportunities—it represents our joint response to global challenges, and we are honoured to embark on this important journey alongside British companies.

    Background

    • KIND was established in June 2018 by the Government of the Republic of Korea to support Korean companies for project planning, feasibility studies, project information and project bankability.

    • The UK works with partner countries to jointly deliver high-quality infrastructure projects in third markets through the Third Country Cooperation (TCC) model.

    • The TCC partnership builds on the complementary strengths of both countries: South Korea brings globally recognised contracting expertise and cost-effective project delivery; the UK offers advisory services, engineering, project finance (including through UK Export Finance), and high-tech solutions.

    • Ukraine is a priority TCC market for both sides, although the agreement will also allow cooperation with other third countries.

    • Early reconstruction is vital to Ukraine’s resilience and ultimate victory, and the UK government is committed to mobilising British businesses to support this effort – helping to rebuild critical infrastructure, drive investment, and ensure Ukraine emerges stronger in the face of Russian aggression.

    • According to the World Bank’s Fourth Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA4), as of 31 December 2024, the total cost of reconstruction and recovery in Ukraine is $524 billion (€506 billion) over the next decade, which is approximately 2.8 times the estimated nominal GDP of Ukraine for 2024.

    • The RDNA4 finds that direct damage in Ukraine has now reached $176 billion (€170 billion), up from $152 billion (€138 billion) in the RDNA3 of February 2024, with housing, transport, energy, commerce and industry, and education as the most affected sectors.

    • We have developed strong relationships with Ukrainian ministers, local mayors, and officials to identify immediate reconstruction needs, as prioritised by the Government of Ukraine. By promoting the expertise and capabilities of UK businesses, we can ensure UK companies are well-positioned to maximise their contribution to Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction.

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  • MIL-OSI Banking: New Development Bank admitted Algeria, further expanding its membership

    Source: New Development Bank

    The New Development Bank (NDB) has officially admitted Algeria as a new member country.

    On May 19, 2025, Algeria deposited its instrument of accession, in line with the provisions of the Articles of Agreement of the New Development Bank.

    “On behalf of New Development Bank, I truly congratulate Algeria for joining the Bank. Algeria plays an important role not only in the economy of Northern Africa, but also at a global scale, and will definitely contribute to enhancing NDB’s position in the global financial arena,” said H.E. Mrs. Dilma Rousseff, NDB President.

    “Rich in natural resources, with a dynamic economy and strategic geographic position, Algeria has immense potential for growth and development. NDB is fully committed to becoming a reliable and trustworthy partner for Algeria, supporting its sustainable development agenda,” said President Dilma Rousseff.

    “The New Development Bank is a financial institution mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects. It is a platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing among its member countries. Together with Algeria, we will work to finance impactful projects that drive progress, improve lives, and contribute to development,” added President Dilma Rousseff.

    “We are delighted to announce the formalization of Algeria’s membership of the New Development Bank and thus becoming a full member of this prestigious international financial institution,” said H.E. Mr. Abdelkarim Bouzerd, Minister of Finance of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. “This membership is a testament to our belief in this institution’s vital role in financing global development, and its status as a key player capable of providing alternative and innovative solutions to promote the growth and resilience of its member countries’ economies.”

    “I remain convinced that my country’s membership of the NDB will create promising opportunities for collaboration and mutual support,” said Mr. Abdelkarim Bouzerd.

    NDB’s membership expansion is in line with the Bank’s strategy to become a leading provider of solutions for infrastructure and sustainable development for emerging market economies and developing countries (EMDCs).

     

    Background information

    Established in 2015 by BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), the New Development Bank is a multilateral development bank aimed at mobilizing resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other EMDCs. Complementing the ongoing efforts of other multilateral and regional financial institutions, NDB aims to contribute to global growth and development by helping address the needs and aspirations of EMDCs.

    Since its establishment in 2015, NDB approved over 120 investment projects totalling USD 40 billion and spanning several key areas, including clean energy and energy efficiency, transport infrastructure, environmental protection, water supply and sanitation, social infrastructure and digital infrastructure.

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration sentenced to 16 years in prison

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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

    CHANGCHUN, May 22 (Xinhua) — Former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration Lin Chengxing has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for accepting bribes and abusing his power.

    The sentence was handed down on Wednesday by the Second People’s Court of Changchun City, northeast China’s Jilin Province.

    As the court established, from 2006 to 2023, Lin Chengxing, holding various positions, used his powers in the interests of certain structures and individuals, providing them with “assistance” in matters related to obtaining contracts for projects, running a business, etc., and for his “services” received cash and material assets totaling 43.11 million yuan (about 6 million US dollars).

    In addition, since 2015, during his tenure as secretary of the Party’s leadership group and director of the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration and general manager of China National Tobacco Corporation, Lin Chengxing engaged in abuses for personal gain and exerted influence in the review process of investment and share acquisition matters, causing the loss of state-owned assets totaling more than 208 million yuan, according to the court ruling.

    The court also ordered Lin Chengxing to be fined 4 million yuan and have all of his illegally acquired property confiscated and sent to the state treasury. -0-

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    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: ER Report: A Roundup of Significant Articles on EveningReport.nz for May 22, 2025

    ER Report: Here is a summary of significant articles published on EveningReport.nz on May 22, 2025.

    Indonesian military operations spark concerns over displaced indigenous Papuans
    By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist A West Papua independence leader says escalating violence is forcing indigenous Papuans to flee their ancestral lands. It comes as the Indonesian military claims 18 members of the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) were killed in an hour-long operation in Intan Jaya on May 14. In a statement,

    Compression tights and tops: do they actually benefit you during (or after) exercise?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Ben Singh, Research Fellow, Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock You’ve seen them in every gym: tight black leggings, neon sleeves and even knee-length socks. Compression gear is everywhere, worn by weekend joggers, elite athletes and influencers striking poses mid-squat. But do

    Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jon Richardson, Visiting Fellow, Centre for European Studies, Australian National University Shutterstock Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month. The news, which Jakarta immediately dismissed, caught many by surprise

    ‘Perfect bodies and perfect lives’: how selfie-editing tools are distorting how young people see themselves
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Julia Coffey, Associate Professor in Sociology, University of Newcastle Olena Yakobchuk/Shutterstock Like many of her peers, Abigail (21) takes a lot of selfies, tweaks them with purpose-made apps, and posts them on social media. But, she says, the selfie-editing apps do more than they were designed for:

    NZ Budget 2025: tax cuts and reduced revenues mean the government is banking on business growth
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Adrian Sawyer, Professor of Taxation, University of Canterbury Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images Not a lot is known about the government’s plans for taxes in the 2025 budget. Few tax policies have been announced so far, and what has been revealed involves targeted tax cuts for business interests. This

    Evidence shows AI systems are already too much like humans. Will that be a problem?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Sandra Peter, Director of Sydney Executive Plus, University of Sydney Studiostoks / Shutterstock What if we could design a machine that could read your emotions and intentions, write thoughtful, empathetic, perfectly timed responses — and seemingly know exactly what you need to hear? A machine so seductive,

    Playing the crime card: do law and order campaigns win votes in Australia?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Chloe Keel, Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice, Griffith University Crime and public safety are usually the domain of state politics. But the Coalition tried to elevate them as key issues for voters in the recent federal election. Claiming crime had been “allowed to fester” under Labor,

    Labor now has the political clout to reset Australia’s refugee policy. Here’s where to start
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Mary Anne Kenny, Associate Professor, School of Law, Murdoch University Australia’s policy towards refugees and asylum seekers stands at a critical juncture. Global displacement is at record highs and many countries are retreating from their responsibilities. At this moment, Australia can lead by example. As Australia’s prime

    Please don’t tape your mouth at night, whatever TikTok says. A new study shows why this viral trend can be risky
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Moira Junge, Adjunct Clincal Associate Professor (Psychologist), Monash University K.IvanS/Shutterstock You might have heard of people using tape to literally keep their mouths shut while they sleep. Mouth taping has become a popular trend on social media, with many fans claiming it helps improve sleep and overall

    E-bikes for everyone: 3 NZ trials show people will make the switch – with the right support
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Caroline Shaw, Associate Professor in Public Health, University of Otago Getty Images Anyone who uses city roads will know e-bikes have become increasingly popular in Aotearoa New Zealand. But we also know rising e-bike sales have been predominantly driven by financially well-off households. The question now is,

    Drivers of SUVs and pick-ups should pay more to be on our roads. Here’s how to make the system fairer
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Milad Haghani, Associate Professor & Principal Fellow in Urban Risk & Resilience, The University of Melbourne In the year 2000, almost 70% of all new cars sold in Australia were small passenger vehicles – mainly sedans and hatchbacks. But over 25 years, their share has dropped dramatically

    Australia’s Wong condemns ‘abhorrent, outrageous’ Israeli comments over blocked aid
    Asia Pacific Report Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong has released a statement saying “the Israeli government cannot allow the suffering to continue” after the UN’s aid chief said thousands of babies were at risk of dying if they did not receive food immediately. “Australia joins international partners in calling on Israel to allow a full

    The West v China: Fight for the Pacific – Episode 1: The Battlefield
    Al Jazeera How global power struggles are impacting in local communities, culture and sovereignty in Kanaky, New Caledonia, the Solomon Islands and Samoa. In episode one, The Battlefield, tensions between the United States and China over the Pacific escalate, affecting the lives of Pacific Islanders. Key figures like former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani and tour

    Windows are the No. 1 human threat to birds – an ecologist shares some simple steps to reduce collisions
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jason Hoeksema, Professor of Ecology, University of Mississippi Birds are drawn to the mirror effect of windows. That can turn deadly when they think they see trees. CCahill/iStock/Getty Images Plus When wood thrushes arrive in northern Mississippi on their spring migration and begin to serenade my neighborhood

    Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jim Chalmers on keeping Australia out of recession amid the ‘dark shadow’ of global instability
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    40 years on – reflecting on Rainbow Warrior’s legacy, fight against nuclear colonialism
    Report by Dr David Robie – Café Pacific. – A forthcoming new edition of David Robie’s Eyes of Fire honours the ship’s final mission and the resilience of those affected by decades of radioactive fallout. PACIFIC MORNINGS: By Aui’a Vaimaila Leatinu’u The Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior III ship returns to Aotearoa this July, 40 years

    Gordon Campbell: NZ’s silence over Gaza genocide, ethnic cleansing
    COMMENTARY: By Gordon Campbell Since last Thursday, intensified Israeli air strikes on Gaza have killed more than 500 Palestinians, and a prolonged Israeli aid blockade has led to widespread starvation among the territory’s two million residents. Belatedly, Israel is letting in a token amount of food aid that UN Under-Secretary Tom Fletcher has called a

    View from The Hill: Coalition split puts Victorian and NSW Nationals Senate seats at high risk
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra The Victorian and NSW Nationals senators due to face the voters at the 2028 election will struggle to hold their seats if the former partners do not re-form the Coalition before then. Under usual Coalition arrangements, Bridget McKenzie, from Victoria,

    New Caledonia, French Polynesia at UN decolonisation seminar in Dili
    By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ Pacific correspondent French Pacific desk New Caledonia and French Polynesia have sent strong delegations this week to the United Nations Pacific regional seminar on the implementation of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism in Timor-Leste. The seminar opened in Dili today and ends on Friday. As French Pacific

    NSW is copping rain and flooding while parts of Australia are in drought. What’s going on?
    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Andrew King, Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne Emergency crews were scrambling to rescue residents trapped by floodwaters on Wednesday as heavy rain pummelled the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. In some areas, more

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst: American Leadership is Back

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)

    WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) reaffirmed that President Trump is showing the world that American leadership is back and echoed his strong message for Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s bloody war.
    “Russia’s aggression has already cost too many innocent lives, about 5,000 lives every single week. Too many innocent lives, folks, which is why I support President Trump’s efforts to get a peace deal done now,” said Ernst.

    Watch Ernst’s full remarks here.
    Ernst’s full remarks:
    “Last week, President Trump showed the world that American leadership is back.
    “He brought home the last living American hostage – delivering Edan Alexander from Iran-backed Hamas and reuniting him with his family after nearly 600 days.
    “He stood with our partners in the Middle East to strengthen the historic Abraham Accords.
    “And he delivered a strong message to Vladimir Putin: End the war.
    “Today, I stand in support of a sovereign Ukraine and echo the President’s call to Putin to stop this bloodbath that never should have happened.
    “This is an issue that not only affects a close partner under siege, but also the strength of the United States of America and the security of the free world.
    “Let’s be clear here folks — China is watching. So is Iran and North Korea. And of course, Vladimir Putin is watching, too.
    “They call it the ‘new axis of evil’ for a reason.
    “Mr. President, I personally witnessed and experienced the growth of the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship when I visited Ukraine in its waning days of Soviet control as part of an agricultural student exchange program.
    “This was in 1989, and I had the privilege of living with a Ukrainian family on a very small collective farm.
    “Now, as we got together, there were a number of us Iowa students on that exchange, and again, it was an agricultural exchange.
    “We came together, each of us with our families, in a group setting, one of the very first nights that we were on that collective.
    “And again, with the premise of an agricultural exchange, we were farming tomatoes, working with the cattle and the hogs.
    “Very small, small collective.
    “We came together, and the Ukrainians wanted to ask us questions.
    “So all of us American students, all of us from Iowa, we sat down with our Ukrainian families, and we expected to talk about agriculture.
    “Iowa agriculture versus Ukrainian agriculture.
    “And much to my surprise, the first question that came from our Ukrainian counterparts, was not about how we raise corn or soybeans in Iowa, it was not about the types of machinery that we used on our farm.
    “But the first question the Ukrainians asked us was: What is it like to be free? What is it like to be an American?
    “Because in 1989, those Ukrainians were living under Soviet socialist rule.
    “They could not travel without having the permission of their government.
    “My family did not have a telephone and if they wanted to use the collective manager’s telephone, they would have somebody listening in on the conversation.
    “They would have to know the purpose of the telephone call, who they were calling, why they needed to make a telephone call.
    “This was 1989, and I learned a lot from that exchange.
    “I saw Ukrainian people desperate to break free of socialist economic structures and authoritarian restrictions on freedom of movement, the ability to have your own employment, and on freedom of speech.
    “Two years later, Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union and broke free.
    “Later, many years later, 2003, the United States was involved in the war in Iraq.
    “I was a soldier in 2003, during Iraqi Freedom.
    “So I was a transportation company commander permanently stationed in Kuwait.
    “My transporters ran convoys from the ports in Kuwait up to Iraq, delivering goods for our war fighters.
    “So I was on a little subcamp in Kuwait outside of Camp Arifjan. My soldiers and I lived on that subcamp. The other half of the camp was occupied by other forces.
    “Those other forces were Ukrainian soldiers. Ukraine is not part of NATO. They were not required to support the United States of America in Iraq, but Ukraine, of its own volition, sent their soldiers and not just as support elements, they were there as combat forces.
    “So again, I was a transporter. We ran convoys in Iraq.
    “The other half of that camp that I lived on, they were Ukrainian engineer forces. They did road clearing.
    “And I think back, how many American lives did those engineers save from their road clearing efforts, clearing bombs so they wouldn’t be detonated by my drivers?
    “Today, Ukraine is fighting its own war.
    “And I will remind everyone, the United States does not have forces involved in the Russia-Ukraine war. None. Zero. None.
    “Today, Ukraine fights not only for its own survival, but for the very principles the United States was founded on.
    “When America leads, the world is safer. When we disengage and when we retreat – like we saw for the last four years under the Biden administration – chaos fills the void.
    “Russia’s aggression has already cost too many innocent lives, about 5,000 lives every single week. Too many innocent lives, folks, which is why I support President Trump’s efforts to get a peace deal done now.
    “Vladimir Putin cannot keep tapping the United States of America along.
    “I vow to keep working with my colleagues to equip the president with all tools necessary to hold Russia accountable – including sanctioning Russia and its supporters – if they continue to drag out peace talks and carry on with the needless bloodshed, so this war that never should have started can come to an end.”

    MIL OSI USA News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Experts and Scientists Assess China’s Economic Growth Points in 2025 (Part 1): Service Consumption Becomes a New Bright Spot

    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

    Xia Jiechang, Research Fellow at the National Academy of Economic Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

    Consumption is the foundation of economic development. Since this year, various departments in various regions have been steadily promoting special promotions to promote consumption growth, and have been making efforts to expand the scope of trade-in consumer goods renewal, which has led to a steady release of consumption potential and further strengthening the main role of consumption in the country’s economic growth. In the first quarter, final consumption expenditures stimulated GDP growth by 2.8 percentage points, accounting for more than half of the total economic growth. In particular, service consumption has become a new highlight in China’s population consumption and a new impetus for the country’s economic growth.

    Service consumption mainly includes consumer spending on intangible services, including health care, education and training, tourism and leisure, financial services, culture and entertainment, etc. It covers a wide range of fields and is not only an important support for improving people’s well-being, but also an important direction for optimizing and improving the consumption structure. Since this year, China has made concerted efforts on both the supply and demand sides to put forward a series of policies to promote service consumption. Through vigorous policy promotion, relevant economic entities have expanded the range of services offered and improved their quality, thereby laying a solid foundation for the growth of service consumption and better meeting people’s needs for customized and high-quality services.

    In the process of expanding and upgrading service consumption, digital technologies are beginning to play an important supporting role. On the one hand, the analysis and processing, in-depth processing and specific application of huge amounts of information through digital technologies have served as an incentive for expanding the scale of service consumption, optimizing the structure of service consumption and improving the quality of consumer goods in the service sector. On the other hand, digital technologies have greatly contributed to the intensive development of new-type service consumption, effectively improving the consumer experience of the population.

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Russia downs 159 Ukrainian drones overnight

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

    Russia’s air defenses shot down 159 Ukrainian drones over various regions of the country overnight, the defense ministry said Wednesday.

    “Between 8:00 p.m. on May 20 and 4:05 a.m. on May 21 Moscow time (1700-0105 GMT), on-duty air defenses intercepted and destroyed 127 fixed-wing Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles” across several Russian regions, the ministry said. In the period from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Moscow time (0100-0500 GMT), the air defenses destroyed another 32, it added.

    Those drones included 53 shot down over Oryol Region, 51 over Bryansk, 37 over Kursk, and six over Moscow, according to the ministry. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-OSI China: Russia-China Forum concludes in Khabarovsk with 34 cooperation agreements

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

    The two-day Russia-China Forum concluded on Tuesday, seeing the signing of 34 cooperation agreements worth over 100 billion rubles (about 1.24 billion U.S. dollars), spanning economy, tourism, culture and ecology.

    The forum focused on strengthening economic partnerships, fostering cross-border dialogue, and advancing joint innovation and cultural ties. A key topic was the joint development of Bolshoy Ussuriysky Island (known as Heixiazi Island in China).

    Governor of Khabarovsk Territory Dmitry Demeshin emphasized the importance of enriching the island with economic projects while preserving its natural environment and cultural heritage.

    A major focus was the establishment of a year-round cargo and passenger checkpoint on the island, which is expected to boost passenger traffic to 1.5 million annually and cargo flow to 1.3 million tons.

    A key highlight of the forum was the plenary session titled “Russia and China: Uniting Efforts for Shared Prosperity,” where representatives from both nations’ governments and businesses discussed economic partnerships, border region development, investments, trade, industrial cooperation and cultural ties.

    Cross-border economic cooperation has brought tangible success to businesses in Khabarovsk. Roman Degtyarev, manager of the Khabarovsk Baltika Breweries, said at the Russia-China Forum that his company has focused on developing the Chinese market. Over the past 14 years, the export volume of Baltika beer from Khabarovsk to China has increased 15-fold.

    Thanks to close cooperation with Chinese suppliers, the Khabarovsk-based company BEEZONE uses Chinese parts to assemble bulldozers for the Russian and Belarusian markets. Today, BEEZONE has developed into the fourth-largest heavy-duty bulldozer manufacturer in Russia, according to Maxim Shubin, head of the company.

    The Russia-China Forum included over 30 thematic sessions and cultural events, drawing more than 3,000 participants from governments, businesses and creative industries from both countries. 

    MIL OSI China News –

    May 22, 2025

  • MIL-Evening Report: Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Jon Richardson, Visiting Fellow, Centre for European Studies, Australian National University

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    Russia’s possible interest in basing long-range aircraft at an Indonesian airbase not far from Australian shores shook up a relatively staid election campaign last month.

    The news, which Jakarta immediately dismissed, caught many by surprise in Australia. It shouldn’t have. While Indonesia’s non-aligned stance makes granting such a request highly unlikely, Russia’s defence and political ties with Southeast Asia have actually been deepening over the last decade, at least.

    All of this has gone largely unnoticed in Australia. And this highlights a significant problem: Australia has something of a knowledge deficit when it comes to Russia. This is in part due to the fact our expertise on the country has been hollowed out since the Cold War ended.

    Russia’s power plays are expanding globally

    The Soviet Union loomed large in Australia’s consciousness during the Cold War, if not high on its list of priorities.

    Today, Russia remains a major, albeit slightly diminished, power. It is a nuclear weapons state (it has more than 5,500 nuclear warheads, the most of any nation) and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. It is also active in other forums of importance to Australia, such as the G20 and APEC, as well as in issues like arms control and climate change.

    Most worryingly, under President Vladimir Putin, Russia will no doubt continue to be a disruptor on the international stage.

    Russia’s political and security elite perceive the country to be a great power with interests and a right to influence in every part of the world. Just to drive that message home, a giant sign quoting Putin last year read: “Russia’s borders do not end anywhere”.

    Even before its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Moscow perpetuated an ideology that it is at war with the West. This idea is a key source of legitimacy for Putin’s regime. Russia’s hostile actions against Western democracies continue to proliferate. These include disinformation campaigns, cyber attacks, election interference and, in some regions, sabotage and assassinations.

    This isn’t focused entirely on Europe and the US, either. Russia has an active – and expanding – military presence in the Asia-Pacific. Russia’s Pacific Fleet, based in Vladivostok, now has more than 20 nuclear and conventional submarines and frequently engages in training exercises with the Chinese navy.

    More “normal” relations with Russia will not return soon. A lasting peace in Ukraine seems unlikely if any interim ceasefire deal leaves large swathes of the country under a brutal Russian occupation regime. Putin is unlikely to let go of his ambitions to subjugate Ukraine and limit its independence.

    While sanctions have made it harder for Moscow to conduct the war, the Russian economy also does not appear in danger of imminent collapse.

    Meanwhile, Southeast Asia has proven susceptible to Russia’s anti-Western narratives, particularly when it comes to the claim that the Russian invasion was provoked by Western policies and threats. Most regional governments have been loathe to criticise the invasion and the leaders of Indonesia and Malaysia have made state visits to Moscow despite it.

    Russia has had similar success in pushing disinformation through orchestrated social media campaigns across the Global South, including in parts of Africa where Australian companies have made significant investments in the mining sector.

    Reviving Russia literacy

    All these trends point to the need to enhance Australia’s modest level of Russia literacy, both in language skills and broader country expertise.

    This was the key message of a recent conference on “Russian activities and Australian interests in the Indo-Pacific”, hosted by the ANU’s Centre for European Studies. It was attended by a wide range of government officials, academics, analysts and foreign diplomats.

    Australia once had strong Russian-language departments at several universities. It also boasted numerous Russian and Soviet scholars of global repute, such as Harry Rigby, Sheila Fitzpatrick, Graeme Gill, Stephen Wheatcroft, Geoffrey Jukes and Stephen Fortescue.

    Today, the number of university departments teaching Russian language, history or politics has dwindled, with only the University of Melbourne offering a major in Russian language and literature. That university has also added a much-welcomed fellowship in Ukrainian studies.

    And Australia has few lecturers or researchers in international relations, history or social sciences with Russia expertise, including language skills.

    We can – and should – return our university Russian offerings to the levels we had 30 years ago. This can be done without cutting back on the existing expansive focus on other countries and regions. There is also scope for greater focus on Russia and the former Soviet countries in government.

    It will hard for Russia to shake off the pattern of failed government reform efforts defaulting to strong, centralised rule with imperial ambitions and an anti-Western posture.

    But moves towards reform could eventually bear fruit (again) when Putin leaves the stage. If this were to happen, Russia would remain a major power with a rich cultural legacy and many common interests with Australia in areas such as natural resources. There is also a significant Russian diaspora in Australia.

    For Australia, it is a mistake to think of Russia as somewhere far away. Both in simple geography – all state capitals except Perth are closer to Vladivostok than to New Delhi – and in terms of the interplay of global interests.

    Or, as British commentator Keir Giles puts it: “You may not be interested in Russia, but Russia is interested in you.”

    Jon Richardson 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. Australia’s knowledge of Russia is dwindling. We need to start training our future experts now – https://theconversation.com/australias-knowledge-of-russia-is-dwindling-we-need-to-start-training-our-future-experts-now-256445

    MIL OSI Analysis – EveningReport.nz –

    May 22, 2025
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