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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Biometrics remains the most advantageous way to pay for travel – 63 rubles

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In order to compensate for the growing costs of carriers for fuel, electricity, spare parts and other necessary materials, the Moscow Government has decided to index fares on public transport by an average of five percent. The changes will come into force on June 1, 2025.

    Since 2011, the change in fares in the capital has been significantly lower than the inflation rate. The fares themselves are among the most affordable among large cities in Russia, despite the fact that it is in Moscow that passengers of public transport make the longest and most multimodal trips.

    The cost of a single trip on the metro, Moscow Central Circle and Moscow Central Diameters (MCD) in Moscow, and on ground-based urban passenger transport using a Wallet ticket on a Troika card will be 67 rubles instead of 63 rubles, and in the suburbs – 90 rubles instead of 84.

    The cost of travel on other tickets at the “Wallet” and “Ediny” tariffs with a limit and when paying by bank card will change within the range of four to six rubles.

    At the same time, the cost of a single trip using biometrics will be 63 rubles, which is four rubles less than with a “Wallet” ticket, and 11 rubles less than when paying with a bank card. Thus, biometrics has remained the most advantageous method of paying for travel for the fourth year, used by more than 400 thousand passengers.

    Transfers from one route to another of ground transport, as well as between rail modes of transport, will remain free. When traveling using several modes of transport, the most advantageous tariff will remain the “90 minutes” tariff. The cost of unlimited travel tickets for 30, 90 and 365 days remains one of the lowest among Russian cities with a population of over one million.

    The funds received from the tariff indexation will be used to ensure high-quality and reliable operation of urban transport, further infrastructure upgrades, and the development of passenger services and the ticket system. Since 2010, the number of metro stations in Moscow has increased more than 1.6 times, with their number, together with the platforms of the Moscow Central Circle, reaching 302. In addition, during this time, four Moscow Central Diameters have been launched, new tram lines are being built and existing ones are being reconstructed. Moscow is the world’s first in terms of rolling stock upgrades, with new comfortable routes appearing here. Passengers can pay for travel in new convenient ways, including biometrics, the Troika virtual card, and the fast payment system.

    In addition, the cost of moving and storing vehicles will change from June 1. However, it will remain lower than the city’s actual costs for evacuation.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The International Conference on Subregional Cooperation around the Altai Mountains was held in the XUAR

    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

    URUMQI, May 20 (Xinhua) — An international conference on sub-regional cooperation around the Altay Mountains was held in Altay City, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on Tuesday, bringing together nearly 270 participants from China, Russia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia.

    Let us recall that the Altai Mountains are located on the territory of the above-mentioned four countries. More than 5.2 million people live in the subregion around the Altai Mountains, the area of which is approximately 780 thousand square kilometers.

    The conference discussed such topics as trade, investment, culture, sports, tourism, science and technology, education, infrastructure, sustainable development, etc.

    During the event, an initiative for international cooperation in the subregion around the Altai Mountains was announced. The parties agreed to further deepen trade and economic cooperation and implement relevant projects, conduct joint research in the field of agricultural technology, select elite varieties of agricultural crops and disseminate highly efficient production models.

    In addition, conference participants expressed their readiness to increase cooperation in such areas as environmental protection, deepening transport interconnectivity, culture and tourism, as well as developing twinning relations between cities.

    At the event, the parties signed protocols of intent to establish friendly relations at various levels, as well as documents on cooperation in various areas. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin and Murashko opened the Moscow Medical TechnoCenter after reconstruction

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Sergei Sobyanin and the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko opened the Moscow Medical Technocenter (Engineering Scientific and Practical Center “Gormedtekhnika”) after a comprehensive reconstruction.

    “Moscow has enormous medical capacities – hundreds of thousands of units of very complex medical equipment that require daily attention, operation, repair, and maintenance at a high level of readiness. In fact, the quality of medical care for citizens and their health largely depend on this. And, of course, without creating structures that would deal with this, it is impossible to operate such a volume of equipment in Moscow today. Therefore, we essentially recreated Gormedtekhnika, created the Moscow Medical Technocenter, reconstructed buildings for it, and equipped it with all the necessary technologies. With the support of the Russian Ministry of Health, we provide personnel with higher education from the leading universities of our country – Baumanka, Sechenov University and other universities. This synergy, of course, ensures the reliable operation of the entire technological complex of the Moscow medical system,” said Sergei Sobyanin.

    In turn, the Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Mikhail Murashko noted that more than 300 thousand large medical devices alone are purchased in Russia every year. In order to service this equipment, it is necessary to train specialists who will carry out verification, preventive examinations and necessary repairs. Currently, the country is training specialists with specialized higher and secondary technical education, who are in great demand in the healthcare system. 2.5 thousand organizations have already received licenses for the technical maintenance of medical equipment.

    “Moscow as a leader in the healthcare system, as a city that is implementing the very first new technologies, of course, needs such a division as today, in which we are present. This is an opportunity to train specialists and, if necessary, to tell medical workers in more detail how this or that equipment works already in some technical details, for a better understanding of the diagnostic and treatment process. We believe that what Moscow is doing today, Sergey Semenovich, is an absolutely leading position not only in our country, but also in the world,” said Mikhail Murashko.

    The capital occupies a leading position in the development of healthcare not only in the country, but also in the world. This is facilitated, in particular, by the fact that, on the instructions of the President of Russia, a number of national projects are being implemented today. They provide not only for the supply of equipment to medical institutions, but also for the implementation of tasks related to scientific developments. This includes health-preserving technologies, which require the creation of new drugs and medical products.

    “Of course, this requires competence, this requires specialists, so such a center is definitely in demand, and it has great serious prospects,” concluded Mikhail Murashko.

    The Moscow Medical Technocenter is a unique institution, which has no analogues in Russia, which provides the entire life cycle of medical equipment: from purchase and maintenance to disposal. The motto of the Technocenter is “We treat what people are treated with.”

    The comprehensive reconstruction of the main building of Gormedtekhnika, built in 1978, which houses the Moscow Medical Technocenter, was completed in May of this year. During the work, which took about two and a half years, the six-story building with an area of 13.7 thousand square meters was virtually completely rebuilt and equipped with the latest equipment.

    Thus, repair areas were modernized, including those authorized by key manufacturers of medical equipment. A stand class “Medtechlab” was created with unique equipment for training engineers and students. There are devices for computer (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in section, artificial lung ventilation (ALV), anesthesia and respiratory (ANR) and video endoscopic devices.

    “Our task is not only to cooperate with manufacturers, but also to develop our own capacities. The specialists of the updated Moscow Medical Technocenter will be able to handle even the most complex equipment,” Sergei Sobyanin wrote in

    on his telegram channel.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    Comfortable conditions were created for the employees to work. In particular, the assembly hall was reconstructed and re-equipped, the area of the canteen was increased to 100 seats, and the adjacent territory was landscaped.

    History of the Moscow Medical Technocenter

    The Moscow Medical Technocenter (State Autonomous Institution “Engineering Scientific and Practical Center “Gormedtekhnika”) was founded in 1949 as an electromechanical plant for the repair and restoration of medical equipment. In 1965, a city department for sales, installation and repair was created on its basis under the name “Medtekhnika”. One of the tasks of the organization, along with the previous ones, was the supply of medical equipment. In 1972, the enterprise was transformed into the Moscow Experimental Plant of Medical Equipment.

    Gormedtekhnika received the status of an engineering scientific and practical center in 2024. Thus, the repair and service institution became a full-fledged technology center with international certification from leading manufacturers of medical equipment and a base for specialized education in the field of repair and maintenance of relevant equipment.

    In particular, the Moscow Medical TechnoCenter is a licensed service center for repair of Olympus endoscopic equipment and Mindray, Philips, B. Braun medical equipment. Its specialists regularly undergo training from leading manufacturers.

    The institution has licenses for radiation safety and for the implementation of activities for the technical maintenance of all groups of medical devices, as well as accreditation in the field of ensuring the uniformity of measurements and testing of products.

    The main tasks of the Moscow Medical Technocenter

    The main activities of the Moscow Medical TechnoCenter include maintenance, repair, dismantling, relocation and disposal of medical equipment. Its engineers maintain over 147 thousand units of medical equipment of Moscow healthcare institutions. In 2023–2024 alone, specialists restored the functionality of over 24 thousand units of various medical equipment. The average repair period was 15 days. Since 2020, specialists have dismantled over 550 units of heavy equipment.

    “In recent years, city hospitals and clinics

    installed more than 480 thousand units of medical equipment. Everything must work without failures. That is why it is so important to carry out timely and high-quality maintenance and repairs,” Sergei Sobyanin wrote in on your telegram channel.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin

    In addition, the institution is engaged in metrological maintenance, verification of measuring instruments and control of operational parameters of medical devices. Every year, its specialists carry out metrological maintenance of more than 180 thousand units of medical devices. In addition, they carry out acceptance tests of high-tech equipment for radiation diagnostics, therapy and other medical equipment.

    Over the past five years, the volume of medical equipment inspected has exceeded 381 thousand units. Among them are over 1.4 thousand units of heavy equipment, such as X-ray machines, CT scanners, angiographs, magnetic resonance tomographs, and 3.5 thousand ultrasound machines and other high-tech equipment.

    In 2024, a testing laboratory for blood glucose monitoring systems was opened at the Moscow Medical TechnoCenter. It controls the quality of glucometers and test strips. The laboratory is accredited in the national accreditation system. Today, state standard samples of glucose solution are being developed here together with specialists from the All-Russian Research Institute of Physical, Technical and Radiotechnical Measurements.

    The functions of the center also include transportation and storage of medical equipment, as well as its commissioning.

    The Moscow Medical TechnoCenter is the largest centralized customer of medical equipment for the capital’s healthcare system. Specialists purchase high-tech equipment, including as part of programs to modernize outpatient clinics and reconstruct large multidisciplinary hospitals. Thus, in 2023-2025, more than 80 thousand of its units were installed and put into operation.

    Currently, 135 life cycle contracts have been concluded, under which more than seven thousand units of heavy equipment and other high-tech medical equipment have been purchased, including angiographs, MRI, CT, X-ray machines, mammographs, C-arm and ultrasound machines, and endoscopic stands (rigid and flexible).

    More than 3.5 thousand units of equipment under life cycle contracts have been delivered to Moscow clinicsCapital doctors conducted 150 thousand examinations using new ultrasound machinesSobyanin: Hospitals and clinics have begun using more than 220 units of medical equipment

    The Moscow Medical TechnoCenter provides technical support and control over the execution of government contracts for the supply of medical equipment, coordination and control over the execution of preparatory, installation and commissioning works, storage, delivery and transfer of medical equipment in accordance with the required conditions, as well as conducting control and technical tests. The area of warehouse premises used for these purposes is 35.8 thousand square meters.

    In addition, the institution is an expert center for the acceptance of equipment for the healthcare system. From 2022 to 2024, its engineers inventoried and labeled about 150 thousand units of medical equipment.

    Another area of the center’s activity is the examination of the technical condition of medical equipment for its licensing and write-off. It is carried out every year to ensure a continuous process of updating medical equipment.

    In addition, the technocenter is engaged in the design and development of medical equipment and its operating conditions. A design department has been created on the basis of the institution, where prototypes of innovative products are developed and prepared for their mass production. Among the projects currently being implemented are:

    — the Proximus-250 lifting and rail system for transporting patients, which will be in demand in intensive care, traumatology, neurology and other departments;

    — electric portable aspirator Torr-30 for equipping ambulances — a device with a reduced noise level and a high vacuum level, adapted for operation in low temperature conditions (down to minus 30 degrees).

    The technology center also monitors food supplies to more than 200 milk distribution points to provide for preferential categories of city residents: pregnant women and nursing mothers, as well as children under three years old, children from large families (from three to seven years old), with chronic diseases (from three to 15 years old), and disabled children (from three to 18 years old).

    Since 2021, this social support measure has been transferred to a digital format – the mos.ru portal has online services “Submitting an application to receive food at a milk kitchen” and “Ordering food at a milk kitchen, choosing a milk distribution point and a schedule for receiving food.”

    For over two years, food has been provided by electronic referral without the need for monthly visits to the clinic and issuing of a paper prescription. As a result, the number of visits to medical institutions and milk distribution points not related to receiving products has been reduced by eight million per year.

    Training of engineering personnel

    The Moscow Medical TechnoCenter employs over 1,500 specialists, including over 300 engineers. This is one of the sites for practical training of students from Moscow colleges and universities. The main partners include the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov, Moscow State Technical University named after N.E. Bauman, Russian Technological University, Moscow Aviation Institute (National Research University), and National Research University “MPEI”. In 2020–2025, over 230 students completed their internships here.

    Since 2022, the targeted career project “Engineer Trainee” has been implemented, thanks to which 53 young specialists have come to work at the institution.

    Over the years of the technology center’s work, an electronic library has been formed – the so-called knowledge base, containing a wide range of educational materials.

    Experienced engineers who work for Moscow’s medical organizations also undergo practical training here. In 2020–2025, more than 3.1 thousand specialists took part in various advanced training programs.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Over 400 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistani jails in three days

    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

    KABUL, May 20 (Xinhua) — A total of 438 Afghan prisoners have been released from Pakistani jails and returned to Afghanistan in the past three days, the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Tuesday.

    The returnees, who received assistance at the Spin Boldak border crossing in Kandahar province in the south of the country and the Torkham border crossing in Nangarhar province in the east of the country, were taken to their home provinces, the statement said.

    Over the past two weeks, nearly 1,000 Afghans held in Pakistan have been released and returned home.

    An estimated 7 million Afghan refugees, many of them undocumented, still live abroad, mostly in neighboring Iran and Pakistan. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Seven killed by mushroom poisoning in Laos

    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

    VIENTIANE, May 20 (Xinhua) — Health authorities in northern Laos’ Sainyabuli Province have issued an urgent warning about poisonous wild mushrooms after seven people were reported killed, calling on the public to remain vigilant and take preventive measures to avoid further fatalities.

    The provincial health department issued a warning on May 16 that poisonous mushrooms had killed seven people and sickened 32 others in the province, the Lao News Agency reported on Tuesday.

    Local authorities have been instructed to work closely with health officials to monitor and report mushroom poisoning cases promptly. They are also encouraged to conduct public awareness campaigns on the risks of eating wild mushrooms. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Iran’s Supreme Leader Warns US Against ‘Senseless’ Talk on Uranium Enrichment

    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

    TEHRAN, May 20 (Xinhua) — Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Tuesday warned the United States against making “meaningless” remarks about Tehran’s uranium enrichment during the ongoing proxy talks between the two countries on Iran’s nuclear program.

    A. Khamenei made the corresponding statement in Tehran during a ceremony dedicated to the anniversary of the death of former Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash on May 19, 2024. A video recording of the ayatollah’s speech was published on his website.

    Iran’s Supreme Leader said: “I must warn the other side. The American side, which has entered into indirect talks and continues to do so, must refrain from making empty statements.”

    At the same time, A. Khamenei indicated that he does not expect any results from the ongoing negotiations with Washington.

    With Oman’s assistance, Iranian and American delegations have held four rounds of indirect talks since April on Tehran’s nuclear program and the lifting of American sanctions on Iran.

    The fifth round is expected to take place in the coming days, with the date and venue to be announced later.

    Meanwhile, US officials have said several times in recent days that Iran must completely stop enriching uranium, a demand Tehran has rejected as “non-negotiable.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China’s tax revenue rises in April 2025

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — China’s tax revenue rose 1.9 percent year on year in April 2025, marking a turnaround from recession to growth, according to official data released by the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday.

    According to the agency, in the first four months of this year, the country’s tax revenues fell by 2.1 percent compared to the same period last year, while non-tax revenues grew by 7.7 percent year-on-year.

    The data also showed that China’s fiscal revenue in the first four months fell 0.4 percent year on year to 8.06 trillion yuan (about $1.12 trillion). -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China approves projects with fixed asset investment worth 573.7 bln yuan in first four months

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

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

    BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) — China approved 27 projects in the first four months of 2025, with fixed asset investment totaling 573.7 billion yuan (about 79.8 billion U.S. dollars).

    The projects primarily target sectors such as energy, agriculture, forestry, water conservation and high technology, Li Chao, a spokesperson for China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said at a press conference on Tuesday.

    According to her, in April alone, the SCRR approved eight projects with investments in fixed assets totaling 377.1 billion yuan.

    China will update the catalogue of industries in which foreign investment will be encouraged, opening up more sectors including advanced manufacturing and the digital economy, Li Chao said.

    She noted that for more than 40 years, China has steadily promoted the policy of reform and opening up, remaining an ideal, safe and favorable place for foreign enterprises to invest.

    However, the current unilateral and protectionist measures taken by some countries have forced enterprises to take sides and make choices that are not in line with economic principles, causing significant disruption to the normal operation of multinational companies, Li Chao said, calling on relevant countries to immediately return to the right track of multilateralism and free trade, working together to bring certainty to global economic development.

    Li Chao said the NDRC is coordinating with relevant departments to speed up the implementation of a series of measures to stabilize employment and the economy while promoting high-quality development. Relevant departments are currently working hard to implement these measures, and most of them are expected to be put into effect by the end of June. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Concludes the Fourth Review of Kosovo’s Stand-By and Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    May 20, 2025

    • The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund completed the Fourth and final review of Kosovo’s Stand-By and Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements. The completion of the review makes available SDR 13.352 million (€16.08 million) under the SBA and SDR 7.744 million (€9.32 million) under the RSF.
    • The objectives of both programs have been successfully achieved. The economy has maintained healthy growth, inflation has notably decelerated, fiscal buffers have been rebuilt, and reforms have accelerated.
    • Building on the progress made under the programs, the authorities should continue with prudent fiscal policies, strengthen the fiscal framework, and advance structural reforms in the fiscal and financial sectors.

    Washington, DC: The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Fourth and final review of Kosovo’s Stand-By and Resilience and Sustainability Facility Arrangements. The authorities have consented to the publication of the staff report and associated documents. The completion of the review makes available SDR 13.352 million (€16.08 million) under the SBA and SDR 7.744 million (€9.32 million) under the RSF. This will bring the total disbursements under the RSF to SDR 61.95 million (€74.61 million). The SBA, which so far has been treated as precautionary by the authorities, amounts to SDR 80.122 million (€96.50 million).

    Kosovo’s economic performance continues to be strong. In 2024, growth was 4.4 percent, driven by household consumption, supported by strong private credit and rising wages. Inflation decelerated sharply, reaching an average of 1.6 percent in 2024 down from 4.9 percent in 2022. The external current account deficit widened to 9 percent of GDP, as increases in consumption and investment led to higher imports; growth of remittances slowed. In 2025, despite heightened external uncertainty from rising trade tensions, growth is expected to remain strong at 4 percent, with inflation stabilizing at 2¼ percent.

    Program implementation under both arrangements has been strong. All quantitative performance criteria for end-December 2024 were met. All indicative targets for end-December 2024 and for end-March 2025 were also met. Two structural benchmarks for this review—implementation of a cash forecasting function within the Treasury and the development of a roadmap for adopting the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process to assess bank risk profiles—were implemented. The remaining RSF reform measure to launch an auction for the construction and operation of the wind power plant has also been implemented.

    Following the Executive Board’s discussion, Bo Li, IMF Deputy Managing Director and Acting Chair, issued the following statement:

    “The Kosovo authorities have successfully implemented a Stand-By Arrangement and an Arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The SBA supported the authorities’ economic program to reduce inflation and sustain strong growth, while safeguarding the economy against adverse shocks. The RSF supported the authorities’ ambitious climate reform agenda.

    “Prudent fiscal policies under the SBA, anchored in the authorities’ rules-based fiscal framework, helped deliver low deficits and debt. In 2025, fiscal policy will aim to sustain growth amid heightened uncertainty, strengthen buffers against future shocks and continue addressing large developmental needs. An ongoing review of the fiscal framework seeks to align it with EU norms while supporting Kosovo’s developmental objectives and maintaining fiscal discipline.

    “The structural fiscal agenda has considerably advanced under the SBA. Revenue mobilization has improved through broadening the tax base, leading to higher tax collection. Public financial management reforms have enhanced capacity to assess fiscal risks, improved the quality of fiscal reporting, and increased fiscal transparency. Strengthening the public investment management system will help to further boost execution rates of public investment.

    “The Central Bank of Kosovo (CBK) has been driving forward critical reforms to enhance governance and institutional quality, develop the financial sector and strengthen resilience. The banking sector continues to expand rapidly providing vital support to economic activity while maintaining strong capitalization, liquidity, and profitability. The CBK is strengthening its ability to monitor risks related to rapid private sector credit growth.

    “Reform measures implemented under the RSF have been instrumental in advancing the authorities’ ambitious strategic energy goals, including expanding renewable generation capacity, reducing pollution, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing regional cooperation. The authorities remain committed to making continued and meaningful progress across all these areas.”

    Kosovo: Selected Economic Indicators, 2022–25

    Population: 1.6 million (2024)

    Nominal GDP per capita (2024): € 6,497

    Gini index: 0.29 (2017)

    Poverty rate: 19.8% (2018)

    Quota (current): SDR 82.6 million

    Main products and exports: Minerals, base metals, agricultural products, tourism.

    2022

    2023

    2024

    2025

    Act.

    Act.

    Prel.

    Proj.

    Output

       Real GDP growth (percent)

    4.3

    4.1

    4.4

    4.0

    Employment

       Unemployment rate (percent)

    12.6

    10.9

    …

    …

    Prices

       Consumer prices (period average, percent)

    11.6

    4.9

    1.6

    2.3

       GDP deflator

    7.2

    4.6

    2.0

    3.8

    General government finances (percent of GDP)

       Revenue and grants

    28.1

    29.5

    30.0

    29.8

       Expenditure

    28.8

    29.8

    30.3

    31.9

       Overall balance, excluding IFI- and privatization-financed capital projects (Fiscal rule definition)

    -0.5

    -0.1

    -0.1

    -1.6

       Overall balance

    -0.7

    -0.2

    -0.3

    -2.1

       Total public debt

    20.0

    17.5

    16.9

    18.3

       Stock of government bank balance

    3.9

    2.8

    3.1

    3.4

    Money and credit

       Non-performing loans (percent of total loans)

    1.9

    1.9

    1.8

    …

       Credit to the private sector (eop, percent change)

    16.0

    12.9

    18.3

    15.8

       Effective bank lending rate (eop, percent)

    6.3

    6.3

    5.9

    …

    Balance of payments (percent of GDP)

       Current account balance

    -10.3

    -7.6

    -9.0

    -8.3

       Remittance inflows

    13.7

    13.8

    13.1

    12.6

       Net foreign direct investment

    -6.8

    -6.9

    -6.1

    -7.5

       External debt

    38.6

    39.8

    41.1

    42.4

    Sources: Kosovo authorities and IMF staff estimates.
                   
    IMF Communications Department
    MEDIA RELATIONS

    PRESS OFFICER: Camila Perez

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

    https://www.imf.org/en/News/Articles/2025/05/19/pr25154-kosovo-imf-concludes-4th-review-of-kosovos-stand-by-and-rsf-arrangements

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  • MIL-OSI Global: After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine

    Source: The Conversation – UK – By Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham

    After a two-hour phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on May 19, US president Donald Trump took to social media to declare that Russia and Ukraine will “immediately start negotiations” towards a ceasefire and an end to the war. He did, however, add that the conditions for peace “will be negotiated between the two parties, as it can only be”.

    With the Vatican, according to Trump, “very interested in hosting the negotiations” and European leaders duly informed, it seems clear that the US has effectively abandoned its stalled mediation efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

    It was always a possibility that Trump could walk away from the war, despite previous claims he could end it in 24 hours. This only became more likely on May 16, when the first face-to-face negotiations between Ukraine and Russia for more than three years predictably ended without a ceasefire agreement.

    When Trump announced shortly afterwards that he would be speaking to his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts by phone a few days later, he effectively mounted the beginning of a rearguard action. This was further underlined when, shortly before the Trump-Putin call, Vice-President J.D. Vance, explicitly told reporters that the US could end its shuttle diplomacy.

    Get your news from actual experts, straight to your inbox. Sign up to our daily newsletter to receive all The Conversation UK’s latest coverage of news and research, from politics and business to the arts and sciences.

    The meagre outcomes of the talks between Russia and Ukraine – as well as between Trump and Putin – are not surprising. Russia is clearly not ready for any concessions yet. It keeps insisting that Ukraine accept its maximalist demands of territorial concessions and future neutrality.

    Putin also continues to slow-walk any negotiations. After his call with Trump, he reportedly said that “Russia will offer and is ready to work with Ukraine on a memorandum on a possible future peace agreement”, including “a possible ceasefire for a certain period of time, should relevant agreements be reached.”

    The lack of urgency on Russia’s part to end the fighting and, in fact, the Kremlin’s ability and willingness to continue the war was emphasised the day before the Trump-Putin call. Russia carried out its largest drone attack against Ukraine so far in the war, targeting several regions including Kyiv.

    There has been no let-up in the fighting since. And the fact that Putin spoke to Trump while visiting a music school in the southern Russian city of Sochi does not suggest that a ceasefire in Ukraine is high on the Russian leader’s priority list.

    A large part of the Kremlin’s calculation seems to be its desire to strike a grand bargain with the White House on a broader reset of relations between the US and Russia. It is signalling clearly that this is more important than the war in Ukraine and might even happen without the fighting there ending.

    This also appears to be driving thinking in Washington. Trump foreshadowed an improvement in bilateral relations by describing the “tone and spirit” of his conversation with Putin as “excellent”. He also seemed pleased about the prospects of “large-scale trade” with Russia.

    Abandoning European allies

    Trump is on record as saying that there would be no progress towards peace in Ukraine until he and Putin get together. But it is worth bearing mind that very little movement towards a ceasefire in Ukraine – let alone a peace agreement – occurred after the last phone call between the two presidents in February.

    Part of this lack of progress has been Trump’s reluctance to put any real pressure on Putin. And despite agreement in Brussels and preparations in Washington for an escalation in sanctions against Russia, it is unlikely that Trump will change his approach.

    In this context, the sequence in which the calls occurred is telling. Trump and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, had a short call before the former spoke with Putin. Zelensky said he told Trump not to make decisions about Ukraine “without us”.

    But rather than presenting Putin with a clear ultimatum to accept a ceasefire, Trump apparently discussed future relations with Putin at great length before informing Zelensky and key European allies that the war in Ukraine is now solely their problem to solve.

    This has certainly raised justifiable fears in Kyiv and European capitals that, for the sake of a reset with Russia, the US might yet completely abandon its allies across the Atlantic.

    However, if a reset with Russia at any cost really is Trump’s strategy, it is bound to fail. As much as Putin seems willing to continue with his aggression against Ukraine, Zelensky is as unwilling to surrender. Putin can rely on China’s continued backing while Zelensky can count on support from Europe.

    Supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine is essential for China to keep Moscow on side in its rivalry with the US. And for Europe, supporting Ukraine has become an existential question of deterring and containing a revisionist Russia hell-bent on restoring a Soviet-style sphere of influence in central and eastern Europe.

    In a world that has been in flux since Trump’s return to the White House, these are some of the emerging constants. And they make a US-Russia reset highly improbable.

    Even if it were to happen, it would not strengthen Washington’s position with Beijing. Walking away from Ukraine and Europe now will deprive the US of the very allies it will need in the long term to prevail in its rivalry with China.

    By abandoning his mediation between Moscow and Kyiv, Trump may have broken the deadlock in his efforts to achieve a reset with Russia. But getting this deal over the line will be a pyrrhic victory.

    Stefan Wolff is a past recipient of grant funding from the Natural Environment Research Council of the UK, the United States Institute of Peace, the Economic and Social Research Council of the UK, the British Academy, the NATO Science for Peace Programme, the EU Framework Programmes 6 and 7 and Horizon 2020, as well as the EU’s Jean Monnet Programme. He is a Trustee and Honorary Treasurer of the Political Studies Association of the UK and a Senior Research Fellow at the Foreign Policy Centre in London.

    – ref. After another call with Putin, it looks like Trump has abandoned efforts to mediate peace in Ukraine – https://theconversation.com/after-another-call-with-putin-it-looks-like-trump-has-abandoned-efforts-to-mediate-peace-in-ukraine-257021

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Mashuk Development Center will teach university employees how to develop the KVN movement

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    On May 19, 2025, the Mashuk Knowledge Center launched an educational seminar, “School of Creative Leaders,” which brought together vice-rectors and specialists responsible for the development of the KVN movement in higher education institutions.

    The project is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation together with the Methodological Center for the Study and Strengthening of the KVN Movement in Higher Education Institutions (KVN Center), created at the State University of Management.

    At the opening of the program, the participants were greeted via video link by Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Olga Petrova and Deputy General Director of the television creative association “AMiK”, Director of the KVN Center Viktor Vdovichenko.

    Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Pavel Pavlovsky told why the country needs KVN and what the KVN Center at the State University of Management does.

    Also speaking to the participants were the adviser of the department for ensuring the implementation of youth policy and educational activities of the Department of State Youth Policy and Educational Activities of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Daria Gul, and the general director of the Mashuk Knowledge Center, Anton Serikov.

    The school is a comprehensive educational program aimed at developing the professional competencies of specialists responsible for the KVN movement in universities.

    The training will last three days: from May 19 to May 22, 2025. During the events, participants will gain practical skills in organizing and developing KVN teams, master modern methods of creating humorous content and learn how to effectively integrate KVN into the educational system of higher education.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The results of the qualifying TIM championship among students of St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering have been summed up

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Winning Team

    The qualifying TIM championship among students of our university has ended. Deputy Director of the Educational Center for Digital Competencies of SPbGASU Denis Nizhegorodtsev recalled that for two weeks in absentia and one week in person, the participants designed a multifunctional residential complex with built-in premises. The teams consisted of seven people: an architect, a designer, a heating and ventilation engineer, a water supply and sanitation engineer, an electrical supply engineer, an estimator, and a TIM coordinator. A total of six teams took part in the competition.

    Director of the Educational Center for Digital Competencies of SPbGASU Inna Sukhanova emphasized that only domestic software was used within the TIM Championship. There were different opinions on this matter: for some it was easy to work with it, for others there were difficulties, but everyone coped.

    The TIM Championship was supported by industrial partners. Dmitry Zhigalov, Technical Director of VALTEC, clarified that software is just a working tool, so success in design depends on the skills of specialists. To complete a large amount of work in such a short time is a confirmation of good competencies, Dmitry Zhigalov summed up.

    Head of the department for work with design institutes at ROSTERM, Anatoly Yurkov, added that this event helps to evaluate the capabilities of specialists and improve the level of promising projects.

    General Director of Infraeco Nikolay Matsukov emphasized that while such events are being held and such specialists are being identified, the Russian engineering school is alive, but in order to always achieve success, it is necessary to continue working and developing.

    Nikolay Samopal, Deputy General Director for Development at WIZARDSOFT, noted that difficulties are a good tool for both professional and personal development: by overcoming them, you learn something new.

    All participants agreed with their partners: the TIM Championship became an effective platform for improving their skills, the ability to cope with difficulties and work in a team.

    “We won thanks to our well-coordinated teamwork, although we met each other only a few weeks ago in a virtual environment, and on the first day of the TIM Championship we saw each other for the first time. In addition, each of us has the necessary competencies in our area and conscientiously completed the assigned tasks. Difficulties arose only because of the specifics of the software, since it is relatively new to us. But the main goal of our team was not even to win the TIM Championship, but to participate in it: it is important for us to gain experience working in a team, in the interaction of related departments. It is great that we really got such experience,” said the members of the winning team.

    The winners and prize winners were awarded diplomas and prizes, and the partners and experts received letters of thanks.

    Winners and prize winners of the championship

    The first place was taken by the team consisting of: architect Yana Safonova, designer Konstantin Duryagin, heating and ventilation engineer Sofia Kozlik, water supply and sanitation engineer Sofia Golovanova, electrical supply engineer Nikita Lesin, TIM coordinator Grigory Vorozhtsov, estimator Sofia Mityagina.

    The second place was taken by the team consisting of: architect Sofia Nikolaeva, designer Vasily Goryunov, heating and ventilation engineer Daniil Abdulin, water supply and sanitation engineer Egor Kvasha, electrical supply engineer Ilya Zakharov, TIM coordinator Ekaterina Dobrovolskaya, estimator Alexandra Kovalchuk.

    The third place was taken by the team consisting of: architect Maria Kayurova, designer Tamara Alafyorova, heating and ventilation engineer Nikita Ufimtsev, water supply and sanitation engineer Ilsur Kamaletdinov, electrical supply engineer Alexandra Kreitzer, TIM coordinator Nikita Lyamshev, estimator Andrey Orlov.

    Andrey Orlov was recognized as the best estimator. Polina Yurevich took second place, and Sofia Mityagina took third.

    Nikita Ufimtsev became the best heating and ventilation engineer. In second place was Yulia Bocharova, in third place was Nikita Prokopenko.

    The best water supply and sanitation engineer is Egor Kvasha. In second place is Sofia Golovanova, in third place is Olivia Tsvetkova.

    The best TIM coordinator is Grigory Vorozhtsov. Nikita Lyamshev took second place, and Polina Lyakh took third place.

    The best power supply engineer is Andrey Kostikov. Second place went to Anton Klyuev, third to Ilya Zakharov.

    The best designer is Konstantin Duryagin. In second place is Vasily Goryunov, in third place is Adelina Khalikova.

    The best architect is Yana Safonova. Second place went to Sofia Nikolaeva, third to Adelia Yakubova.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: SPbGASU Master’s Student: “Internship in India Gave Good Experience”

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering – Mikhail Zheltov

    Mikhail Zheltov, a second-year master’s student at the SPbGASU Faculty of Architecture, visited India as part of an internship program, where he studied local architectural traditions. He studied at Parula University in Vadodara, one of the country’s leading educational institutions.

    “I had previously visited China on a student exchange program, so I wanted to see another country with great potential. India, with its rich architectural history and cultural diversity, attracted me with its unique combination of ancient and modern trends. Parula University holds many interesting festivals, which makes the learning process exciting and rich. The program allowed me not only to deepen my knowledge in the field of architecture, but also to get acquainted with the unique cultural traditions that influence construction and urban development in India,” said Mikhail.

    Mikhail has traveled most of western India – from Delhi to Goa. He admits that this trip gave him the opportunity to meet many interesting people and improve his English. He saw both ancient and modern architecture of India, acquired new friends and partners.

    “Earlier, I fell in love with the kindness of Chinese hospitality: I was treated very warmly in China. The head of the exchange program, Li Xiaodong, did a great job to ensure that everything went smoothly. I am very grateful to him for such an unforgettable trip. In India, unfortunately, I had to solve many issues on my own. However, I believe that the experience of international communication and intercultural relations that I received will be very useful for me in the future. The skills I acquired will help me better interact with people of different cultures and create more successful architectural projects,” Mikhail shared.

    As the head of the international activities department of our university, Shuainat Akhmadulaeva, clarified, Henan University of Urban Development (China) and Parula University (India), where Mikhail Zheltov completed an internship as part of the academic mobility program, are partner universities of SPbGASU.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Best in Advertising: GUU Students Win FROG Festival

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

    Students of the State University of Management won the All-Russian festival-competition of journalists, advertisers and PR people “Life in creative flight!”, which was held at the Voronezh State University.

    In total, almost 400 works from students of Russian universities studying in areas of training related to communication technologies were submitted to the competition’s organizing committee.

    The jury evaluated projects in 19 nominations of the Mass Media Master competition in the categories of Television and Radio Broadcasting and Press and Internet Publications and 8 nominations of the FROG competition, which includes advertising and PR materials.

    Creative projects by students of the Institute of Marketing of the State University of Management became winners and prize winners in several nominations of the festival.

    In the nomination “Printed and polygraphic advertising” 1st place was taken by the project of students of the State University of Management “Live here and now”. Authors: Maria Stefani and Violetta Vdovitsa. Supervisor – Alexandra Timokhovich.

    “According to VTsIOM statistics, every second Russian is dissatisfied with their lives. One of the reasons is the syndrome of postponed life. In the developed digital layouts of social advertising, we used the technique of analogy with an airport board, where flights with symbolic destinations of “dream”, “success”, “chance”, “love” are postponed and cancelled. Just as flight delays cause anticipation, disappointment, so postponing goals does not allow them to be realized,” Maria Stefani explained the idea of the project.

    In the nomination “Radio Advertising” (radio commercial) our students took several prizes at once:

    1st place – project “Don’t forget your elders”. Authors: Dmitry Denisov, Pavel Polyakov, Riad Gubatov, Viktor Lozovsky. Leader – Alexandra Timokhovich.

    “In modern society, there are frequent situations when representatives of the older generation are left without due attention and care from their relatives. Literally, elderly people are left to their own devices, forced to cope with everyday life, illnesses, and financial difficulties on their own. In the audio clip, we urge you to think about this problem, to become more sensitive and attentive to the elderly,” shared Pavel Polyakov.

    2nd place – project “Take your eyes off the screen”. Authors: Maria Bychenkova, Elizaveta Ruzanova, Alena Kladnitskaya. Leader – Alexandra Timokhovich.

    3rd place – project “Let’s save food from the trash”. Authors: Yulia Talishevskaya, Ekaterina Tkacheva, Marina Belova. Leader – Alexandra Timokhovich.

    3rd place – project “Doxing is the scourge of the modern Internet community”. Author: Anastasia Lilyakova. Leader – Alexandra Timokhovich.

    Congratulations to the winners and the head of the student projects! We wish you interesting projects and further victories!

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: Russian hybrid threats: EU lists further 21 individuals and 6 entities and introduces sectoral measures in response to destabilising activities against the EU, its member states and international partners

    Source: Council of the European Union

    The Council imposed restrictive measures against 21 individuals and 6 entities responsible for Russia’s destabilising actions against the EU and its member states and broadened the scope of the sanctions regime to target physical and digital assets, as well as media outlets.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Making the MFF Fit for Purpose

    Source: IMF – News in Russian

    Opening Remarks by Alfred Kammer, IMF European Department Director, for the Annual EU Budget Conference

    May 20, 2025

    Thank you for the opportunity to join this important discussion today on the EU budget.

    Europe stands at a transformative crossroads. The global environment is increasingly complex, and structural changes are reshaping the foundations of European economies. The challenges before us are significant: strengthening productivity and resilience amid demographic aging and rising geopolitical and trade tensions while increasing defense spending in a fiscally sustainable way, and enhancing energy security and accelerating the clean energy transition.

    This is an extraordinary combination of challenges, and it will take an extraordinary effort to meet them. The key is to combine (i) a determined push to complete the single market with (ii) national reforms to allow Europe’s firms to grow to scale. The benefits of doing both promise to be much larger than EU-level and national efforts could achieve on their own. For example, dropping “red tape” that holds back firms at the national level will have a significant larger effect on investment when supported by a much deeper and fully integrated European capital market. And (iii) we will need the EU budget to amplify these efforts by enabling the joint provision of European public goods and incentivizing national reforms. Just think of the importance of energy security for the single market—this is just one example of a European public good where the EU budget has an important role to play.

    The Multiannual Financial Framework, or MFF, has proven its strategic importance time and again. It has supported economic convergence through cohesion policy, and, more recently, the ambitious NextGenerationEU package launched in 2020 helped Europe recover from the pandemic with renewed resilience.

    Yet, once again, the scale and nature of the challenges ahead require a fundamental rethink. To remain fit for purpose, the upcoming MFF must undergo a comprehensive overhaul. Our recommendations focus on three critical areas.

    First, a more ambitious budget with a stronger focus on European public goods is needed.

    Over time, the MFF has evolved to reflect emerging needs, but it has not kept pace with the expanding list of challenges that demand a joint EU-level response. Its current size and structure are insufficient to meet the scale of new investments required.

    The budget must prioritize areas where EU action can deliver the greatest value—by generating positive spillovers, leveraging economies of scale, and also avoiding duplication between member states. These are the hallmarks of European public goods. Investments in energy security, defense capabilities, and research and innovation are clear examples where joint EU action is both necessary and efficient.

    To meet these needs, we must consider a significant increase in expenditures targeted at European public goods, from 0.4 percent of GNI currently to at least 0.9 percent, based on various estimates from the Commission and others. Doing so without reducing allocations to existing programs would imply increasing the MFF budget by at least 50 percent for the 2028–2034 period, from 1.1 percent of GNI to 1.7 percent of GNI.

    In the first instance, more EU spending on public goods would reduce the burden on national budgets for the provision of these public goods. But, importantly, this would not simply shift costs from the national to the EU level. With coordinated EU-level investment, greater efficiency will be achieved and, thus, net savings in the provision of these public goods will be generated. For instance, in the case of investments for the clean energy transition, we estimate that improved coordination at the EU level could reduce aggregate costs by approximately 7 percent. At a time when many countries face tight fiscal constraints, such efficiency gains are critical.

    Second, we must ensure the MFF is more performance-based, streamlined, and adaptable.

    At the core of this effort should be a stronger focus on performance. Linking financial support more systematically to outcomes—an approach implemented through the Recovery and Resilience Facility—can significantly improve the effectiveness of EU spending. The performance-based approach should be expanded across more areas of the EU budget, particularly where targeted financial incentives can catalyze national and regional reforms that complement EU objectives. But as we expand this approach, we must also ensure it remains as simple and transparent as possible—complexity can hinder both implementation and accountability. Programs under cohesion policy and the Common Agricultural Policy are clear candidates. Importantly, though, effective implementation will also require leveraging local and regional expertise to tailor solutions to specific contexts.

    Beyond performance, the design of the MFF must be modernized to reduce complexity and increase strategic focus. Consolidating the more than 50 budgetary programs into a smaller number of thematic clusters, organized around key policy priorities, would help streamline the budget. Moreover, harmonizing requirements across programs would reduce the administrative burden for governments, organizations, and beneficiaries, while improving accessibility and implementation.

    The budget also needs to become more adaptable. The events of the past five years have demonstrated the need for greater flexibility to respond to evolving circumstances. Thus, the MFF should be equipped with a greater margin for reallocation within the budget and stronger flexibility instruments—backed by sufficient resources—to address more frequent and intense shocks. A mid-term review process within the regular budget cycle could continue to help respond to changing realities.

    Third, the financing framework of the budget must be strengthened.

    A more ambitious EU budget will require an enhanced financial capacity. Currently, the MFF is predominantly funded through national contributions based on GNI. To support a step-up in European public goods investment, the financing model should be expanded to include borrowing and more robust own resources.

    Borrowing capacity—particularly during the initial investment scale-up—can enable the EU to achieve shared objectives without delay, while smoothing the fiscal impact for member states over time. Moreover, bond-financing can support the further development of a European safe asset, thereby advancing capital market integration and contributing to macro-financial stability.

    At the same time, the long-term sustainability of the EU budget requires solid and predictable revenue sources. Progress on new own resources is essential—not only to finance existing debt obligations under NextGenerationEU, but also to underpin future borrowing. The Commission’s proposals, including revenue based on the Emissions Trading System, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and potentially a harmonized corporate tax base under the “Business in Europe” initiative, represent a meaningful step forward.

    In the longer term, additional revenue sources linked to European public goods—such as user fees on jointly funded infrastructure—may also play a role as the budget evolves toward supporting more EU-wide investments, even if the scope remains limited for now.

    In conclusion, meeting Europe’s complex challenges requires a more impactful EU budget. The next MFF presents a unique opportunity to scale up ambition, deliver on shared priorities, and transform the budget into a true engine for growth, resilience, and European sovereignty.

    This will not be an easy path. Increasing the budget, improving its design, and broadening its financing base will all require political consensus across member states. But the potential rewards are significant: a more united, more competitive, and more secure Europe.

    Thank you.

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  • MIL-OSI China: Regular Press Briefing of the Ministry of National Defense on May 15th, 2025 2025-05-20 On the afternoon of May 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND, answered recent media queries concerning the military.

    Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense 2

    On the afternoon of May 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) and Spokesperson for the MND, answered recent media queries concerning the military.

    On the afternoon of May 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND)andSpokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (Photo by He Youwen)

    (The following English text is for reference. In case of any divergence of interpretation, the Chinese text shall prevail.)

    Jiang Bin: Friends from the media, good afternoon. I’m Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of the Ministry of National Defense (MND) and the new Spokesperson for the MND. It is a great honor to meet you all in this new role. I will do my utmost to carry forward the baton passed on by my predecessors, release timely updates on national defense and military development, and tell the stories of the Chinese military in the new era. I will communicate with you sincerely, respond to your concerns earnestly, and work with you in the spirit of mutual understanding and support, to show the world a true, multidimensional and comprehensive picture of the Chinese military. Thank you!

    First, I would like to announce one piece of news.

    The 2nd Meeting of China-Brunei Joint Defence Working Committee (JDWC) was convened in Beijing on May 14. Both sides had in-depth exchange of views on friendly cooperation between the two militaries and relevant international and regional issues, and agreed to strengthen communication and coordination on policy and planning between their international military cooperation organs, promote exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and jointly maintain regional peace and tranquility.

    Journalist: Recently, President Xi Jinpingpaid a state visit to Russia and attended the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union, during which a contingent of the PLA Guard of Honor participated in the military parade. How will the Chinese side promote military-to-military relations with Russia?

    Jiang Bin: This year marks the 80th year of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War and the World Anti-Fascist War. On this special historical occasion, President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to Russia upon invitation, and attended the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. President Xi Jinping held talks with President Putin, and had in-depth exchange of views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues. They agreed to unswervingly deepen strategic coordination, and promote the stable, sound and high-level development of China-Russia relationship. During the visit, a contingent of the PLA Guard of Honor participated in the Red Square Military Parade, which was widely publicized and warmly welcomed.

    In recent years, China-Russia military-to-military relationship has been operating at a high level. We’ve had frequent high-level exchanges, conducted joint strategic air patrols and joint maritime exercises, and rendered support to each other in holding important commemorative celebrations. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Chinese military stands ready to work with the Russian side to further deepen strategic mutual trust, step up strategic communication, and expand practical cooperation, so as to strengthen the sound momentum of military-to-military relations, enrich the content of China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, and contribute to maintaining and strengthening global strategic stability.

    On the afternoon of May 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND)andSpokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (Photo by He Youwen)

    Journalist: It is reported that China and Singapore are holding China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise. Please further brief us on the exercise.

    Jiang Bin: China-Singapore Exercise Cooperation-2025 joint maritime exercise is being held in Changi Naval Base and in the waters and airspace to the east of Singapore from May 9 to 16. The guided-missile frigate PLANS Xuchang and the mine countermeasure vessel PLANS Chishui, together with the RSS (Republic of Singapore Ship) Steadfast-class frigate and the RSS Bedok-class mine countermeasure vessel, participated in the exercise. With joint command and planning, the two sides conducted live exercises on naval gunfire against sea targets, replenishment-at-sea, joint search and rescue and other subjects. The exercise tested tactical command coordination and joint operations capability of the participating forces. During the exercise, the troops also had professional seminars, on-board visits and cultural and sports activities. It is the 4th edition of this series of exercise, which is significant for further promoting practical cooperation and strengthening joint maritime operations capability between the two sides.

    Journalist: It is reported that recently the Philippines has frequently sent patrol vessels in an attempt to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao, and claimed that the Chinese military vessels took high-risk maneuvers. What’s your comment?

    Jiang Bin: Huangyan Dao is China’s inherent territory. In recent days, the Philippine military vessels attempted to intrude into the territorial sea of China’s Huangyan Dao. The Chinese side took necessary measures to stop and dispel them, which was completely legitimate, legal, professional and restrained. The Philippine side’s actions were highly irresponsible, and severely threatened China’s sovereignty and security by approaching Chinese vessels in a dangerous manner. We urge the Philippine side to stop any risky infringements and provocations, and refrain from challenging China’s firm resolve in safeguarding territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. Otherwise, it will only taste the bitter fruit of its own doing.

    On the afternoon of May 15, 2025, Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, Deputy Director-General of the Information Office of China’s Ministry of National Defense (MND)andSpokesperson for the MND, answers recent media queries concerning the military. (Photo by He Youwen)

    Journalist: According to reports, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities recently held their first-ever event commemorating Victory in Europe (V-E) Day of WWII at the Taipei Guest House, which once served as the Governor-General’s residence during Japan’s colonial rule. During the event, Lai Ching-te made the unfounded claim that Taiwan and Europe are now facing threats from a so-called “new authoritarian bloc.” What’s your comment on this?

    Jiang Bin: Lai Ching-te has been engaging in authoritarian practices, intensifying the “green terror” on the island, provoking cross-Strait antagonism and confrontation, and heightening tensions and instability in the Taiwan Strait. He is a true “saboteur of cross-Strait peace” and  “creator of the Taiwan Strait crisis.” In a shameless attempt to seize the spotlight and assert his presence, Lai Ching-te stood on the ground once trampled by Japanese invaders and brazenly peddled deceptive rhetoric. By distorting the history of WWII and inserting separatist narratives, he has betrayed the Chinese nation, which is a disgraceful act beneath contempt.

    This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the recovery of Taiwan to China. Taiwan’s return to China is an important part of the victory of WWII and the post-war international order. A number of international legal instruments including the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation have affirmed China’s sovereignty over Taiwan in clear-cut terms. This is an indisputable fact supported by history and the law. The historical trend that China will and must achieve reunification is unstoppable. Any words or deeds that forget the ancestry or solicit external support for “Taiwan independence” is surely disdained by the people and condemned by history.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The All-Russian competition and forum “Engineers of Meanings – 2025” was held at the Polytechnic University

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    The results of one of theflagship educational projects of SPbPU in the field of PR and advertising for the country’s studying youth. For the first time, not only students but also schoolchildren from 16 Russian cities participated in the all-Russian competition-forum of communication projects “Engineers of Meanings” of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the Humanitarian Institute.

    This year the event was held with the support of the Association of Public Relations Teachers, the Foundation for the Support of Innovations and Youth Initiatives of St. Petersburg, the Association of Organizations and Specialists in Innovations in the Sphere of Education and the All-Russian public organization “Russian Creative Union of Cultural Workers”.

    Of the 78 projects submitted for the first correspondence stage of the competition, 19 works in four main nominations reached the final: “Best Theoretical Work”, “Best Practical Work for an Educational Organization”, “Best Practical Work in the Industry” and “Visionary of the Communications Industry”, as well as 18 works in the special nomination “Legacy of the Great Victory”. The finalists were invited to face-to-face defenses at SPbPU, where a two-day forum with an educational program awaited them.

    At the opening, the participants were greeted by the director of the All-Russian competition-forum “Engineers of Meanings”, director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the SPbPU GI Marina Arkannikova and the head of the competition-forum “Engineers of Meanings”, 1st year student of the master’s program in Advertising and Public Relations Irina Frey.

    I am proud of the competition’s organizing team. Just three years ago, we discussed the initiative for this event, and today it is already a practice-oriented project proving its effectiveness in your education. This year, you have expanded its scale and geography – now schoolchildren are with us. Many thanks to you and all the guests of the Polytechnic who are with us today, – noted Marina Arkannikova.

    The business and educational program of the first day was opened by a lecture by representatives of the Foundation for Support of Innovations and Youth Initiatives of St. Petersburg Ekaterina Kholodnova and Tatyana Abramovich, organizers of the project “Mediator: How to Make Everyone Happy” in the competition “Design of the Young/Young Design”. They talked about the formats of the competition and analyzed the role of mediators in the design industry. Editor-in-chief of the industrial publication Sostav.ru Roman Bedretdinov gave a lecture “Artificial Intelligence: an Unlimited Field of Co-Creation”. Founder of the LOUD communications award Ksenia Tikhankina gave a report on the topic “Creative Tools in PR: a Strategic Approach to Coverage, Meaning and Efficiency”.

    On the second day, Alexandra Shushlina, a representative of the press service of the Moscow Department of Labor and Social Protection, gave a lecture on “Professional Care: PR of Social Projects” and talked about the projects of the “School of Kinship Care”. Daniil Rogozin, the founder of Gelios Biscotto, held a master class on “The Magic of Start: How an Idea Becomes a Successful Product Online”. He shared the secrets of building a roadmap for his product and told what needs to be done to get the President of the Russian Federation to try your product. Andrey Chirkov, PR Director of Zarenkov Gallery and Ambassador of Russian Circus Arts, shared ideas for non-standard PR campaigns and creative integrations at the master class “PR in the Circus: and it’s not funny”.

    The forum also included a training session “PR tools for beginners — the whole truth about the work of the press service” from Victoria Grechina, head of the public relations department of the financial corporation “Consortum”, a case championship from Ekaterina Lisovskaya, commercial director of the digital agency AdAurum Group, and a workshop “Creating meanings: a creative approach to special projects” from Galina Filippova, PR Team Lead of the international digital agency Magnetto.pro.

    At the award ceremony, the authors of the best works thanked Polytechnic for the events and exchanged impressions.

    I was once at the origins of this project. I am very glad that the competition is growing and scaling. More and more guys from the regions are participating in it. This year there was a very interesting program from professionals in our industry. Thank you to the jury for the high assessment of my project and for the recommendations, – noted Adelina Borozdina, a second-year student of the Master’s program “Advertising and Public Relations” at the Higher School of Management and Social Sciences.

    The winner in the nomination for schoolchildren was Ksenia Baraeva from Bryansk, a student of grade 10B of Gymnasium No. 6.

    Can a schoolchild feel confident among students? Definitely yes! Thanks to the forum “Engineers of Meanings”. These are not only lectures and master classes from specialists, but also an opportunity to communicate with students and learn everything about studying at the university. I was convinced that I really like the direction “Advertising and Public Relations” at the Polytechnic University. I am sure that for many schoolchildren the forum became an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the university and their future profession. Next year I will definitely participate in the forum again, this time with new ideas and meanings, – said Ksenia.

    Nomination “Best theoretical work”:

    “Financial Culture — a Conscious Trajectory”, authors — Ksenia Gvozdkova, Ilya Belousov, Anna Krotova, Ksenia Popova, Anastasia Minenkova, scientific supervisor — senior lecturer of the Department of Management of the RANEPA SIU Marina Ivanova; “ECO-Fest | T-Bank 2025”, authors — Varvara Smirnova, Anastasia Soloveichik, Anton Li, Tomasz Adamowicz, scientific supervisor — associate professor of the SPbPU HSMiSO Irina Melnikova; “Creative PR for the T-Bank Vozvrat cash refund service”, authors — Alexandra Lipatova, Yulia Lutfullina, Varvara Nuryaeva, Polina Shtrik, scientific supervisor — head of the Department of Philosophy of Language and Communication of Moscow State University Anna Kostikova; “UGMK Professions”, authors – Arina Senchilo, Victoria Pirogova, Victoria Khizhuk, scientific director – associate professor of the Higher School of Medical and Social Sciences of St. Petersburg Polytechnic University Irina Melnikova.

    Nomination “Best practical work for an educational organization”:

    Communication support of the XXV Anniversary season of the city photo exhibition of young photographers “POLYTECH-PHOTO”, author – Adelina Borozdina, scientific supervisor – associate professor of the Higher School of Music and Social Sciences of SPbPU Elina Avakova; Audio guide to digital culture of UlSTU “Voice of the Ages”, authors – Arina Budaeva, Kristina Grigorieva, Ksenia Moskolonova, Vyacheslav Moiseev, Anastasia Trubacheva, scientific supervisor – UlSTU associate professor Valentina Kamanina; Communications Festival “Kulek”, authors – Ilvina Zaripova, Tatyana Gontar, Vladislav Gubenko, Elizaveta Lysenko, Daria Tarasova, scientific supervisor – director of the Institute of Philology, Journalism and Intercultural Communication of SFedU Anna Dmitrova; PolyUnity: Adaptation of foreign students, authors – Polina Bazarova, Nikolay Bessarabov, Maria Derebenskaya, Sergey Korotkov, Kantemir Kochesokov, scientific supervisor – associate professor of the Higher School of Medical and Social Sciences of SPbPU Elina Avakova.

    Nomination “Best practical work in the industry”:

    Special project “Avitenok”, authors – Marina Berezina, Ksenia Sayakina, Ksenia Serova, Angelina Umarova (“Higher School of Economics”); Creation and promotion of the handmade clothing brand “Pavvuchixa”, author – Yulia Chistyakova, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor of the Department of Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations of NArFU Olga Votintseva.

    Nomination “Visionary of the Communications Industry”:

    Ksenia Chueva, P.A. Stolypin Volga Region Institute of Management – branch of RANEPA; “Special Prize” for a conscious choice of professional path – Lilia Sargsyan, Moscow Financial and Industrial University “Synergy”.

    Nomination “Heritage of the Great Victory” (student projects):

    “Musical Kaleidoscope” dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, author – Yuna Fedorova, scientific supervisor – Associate Professor of the Brand Communications Department of the Institute of Business Communications of St. Petersburg State University of Industrial and Technical Design Veronika Smirnova; Video dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War and the 100th anniversary of the war veteran Vladimir Stepanovich Mikhin, author – Anastasia Sidorenko, scientific supervisor – Head of the Department of Electronic Media and Speech Communication of the Faculty of Journalism of VSU Valeria Kolesnikova; “My great-grandfather is my pride! The contribution of the home front worker Mikhail Prokopyevich Zelenkin to the development of Izhevsk weapons during the Great Patriotic War”, author – Mikhail Lekomtsev, scientific supervisor – Director of the College of the Izhevsk Institute of VSUJ (RPA of the Ministry of Justice of Russia) Stanislav Kalugin; “Two Eras – One Victory” information support for a family festival at a recreation center, author – Anastasia Nazarova, scientific director – professor of the Ulyanovsk State Technical University Olga Shinyaeva; “Special Prize” for contribution to patriotic education of the younger generation: scenario of a quest lesson on the topic “The Great Patriotic War”, author – Vladislava Safonova, Surgut State Pedagogical University.

    Nomination “Heritage of the Great Victory” (school projects):

    Video clip “In Memory of the Victims of Khatsuni”, author – Ksenia Baraeva, 10B grade student, Gymnasium No. 6, Bryansk; “Special Prize” for contribution to patriotic education of the younger generation – “History beyond time”, author – Maria Palchik, Engineering and Technology School No. 777, St. Petersburg.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The results of the defenses of leading engineering schools have been summed up

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University – Last week, 30 advanced engineering schools of the first wave, selected in 2022, presented the results of their work and development plans to the Council for the Review and Coordination of Activities of Advanced Engineering Schools.

    In the published Minutes of the meeting of the Council for the consideration of issues and coordination of the activities of advanced engineering schools, the Council assessed various aspects of the schools’ activities: the ambition and elaboration of the development program, interaction with partners, and reporting indicators. This year, NSU’s PIS received the highest scores for the criteria of recognition and the university’s potential (8th place) and the volume of attracted funding (7th place). The Council’s assessments provide an incentive for further improvement of PIS’s activities.

    PISh “Cognitive Engineering” NSU ahead of 13 leading engineering schools in the overall ranking. In order to attract students with good fundamental training to the master’s programs of the NSU PIS, a system of career guidance and motivation of future applicants has been built, starting in school. At each stage of preparation, interaction with partners has been established: science and industry in order to ensure a high level of project work based on real problems from industry. Over three years of active work, a number of new educational spaces and laboratories equipped with modern equipment have been created at the NSU PIS. The leading engineering school of NSU successfully presented the results of its work and was recommended for participation in the next competitive selection.

    — Along with the universities of the Ministry of Education and Science, the first wave of the project included universities of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Digital Development, which already at the start of the project allowed for more comprehensive coverage of key sectors of the economy. The focus of the leading engineering schools and their technology partners was on strategically important areas, including automation and artificial intelligence, digital twins and new materials, optimization of technological processes, and unmanned aircraft systems. It is important that business was very interested in working with leading engineering schools, so if the volume of state funding for the first wave of schools over three years amounted to 25.1 billion rubles, then extra-budgetary investments amounted to 33.3 billion rubles, — said the head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, Valery Falkov.

    This year, the first wave of PISs are moving to a new stage of financing — now they will continue to develop by fulfilling external orders from industrial partners and funds raised under other competitive programs of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. In total, there are currently 50 PISs in 23 regions. By 2030, on the instructions of the President, the number of PISs should double. The Advanced Engineering Schools project is being implemented within the framework of the national project Youth and Children.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: In the first quarter of 2025, city residents bought over 2.6 hectares of land for individual housing construction at a 60 percent discount

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    In the first three months of 2025, residents of the capital saved almost 148 million rubles when purchasing land plots from the city for individual housing construction (IHC). This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

    “Since the beginning of this year, the city has concluded more than 30 contracts for the purchase and sale of land plots with citizens who previously leased land for individual housing construction. Owners of private houses bought more than 2.6 hectares of land for 40 percent of the cadastral value. Thanks to the benefit, they saved about 148 million rubles,” said Vladimir Efimov.

    The opportunity to buy land for 40 percent of the cadastral value appeared five years ago for owners of real estate located on these plots. In this case, the land must be intended for individual housing construction, gardening and personal subsidiary farming.

    “In the first three months of 2025, residents of the capital bought plots of land located in eight administrative districts at a 60 percent discount from the cadastral value. The largest number – 13 plots with a total area of 0.8 hectares – were in the southwest of the capital, seven – in the Novomoskovsky administrative district, five – in Troitsky,” she noted.

    Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Moscow Department of City Property.

    Service “Obtaining a land plot into ownership by the owner of a building or structure” is provided by the capital’s Department of City Property free of charge and online. The application review period is 14 days. You can calculate the cost of the land for redemption in advance by reviewing its cadastral value on the official portal Rosreestr.

    The development of electronic services corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bashneft has connected more than 8 thousand wells to the Digital Field system

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    ANK Bashneft, which is part of Rosneft, has connected 8,100 oil wells to the Digital Field information system, which exceeds 70% of the company’s entire operating well stock in the Republic of Bashkortostan. The advanced solutions used in the system cover all key oil production and logistics processes for the first time in the industry.

    Bashneft, with over 90 years of experience in oil field development, was selected to test and accelerate the implementation of digital solutions in the production sector. A joint team of specialists from Bashneft, SIBINTEK (the Company’s IT integrator) and the Rosneft Research Institute in Ufa tested and implemented digital technologies in business processes in the shortest possible time: decision support systems with elements of artificial intelligence, digital twins, 3D visualization (over 3,300 object models) and software robots.

    The basis of the “Digital Field” is the created digital twins of the processes occurring during the development and operation of fields, and the interdisciplinary operational management team – the Integrated Operations Center. At the digital testing ground of the Ilishevskoye field, digital twins cover the entire production chain: from the oil reservoir to the oil delivery point and the reservoir pressure maintenance system.

    Over the five-year period of project implementation, the costs of visiting for launching and setting up equipment operating modes were optimized by 35%.

    After successful testing, Rosneft began replicating the most effective project algorithms. For example, RN-Uvatneftegaz implemented the information technology system Sphere 3D, which contains more than 3,000 digital models of objects and 6,000 models of vehicles. The system automatically calculates the most optimal operating modes of equipment, making them more efficient and safe. Currently, Sphere 3D is being actively developed at nine more of the Company’s enterprises.

    “Digital Field” is a unique example of the synergy of modern domestic digital technological solutions, advanced software and expert knowledge of Rosneft specialists. This approach helps to increase the competitiveness of the industry and ensures sustainable development of the oil industry of the Russian Federation.

    Reference:

    The main elements of the digital model of the field are the latest mobile digital devices with data transmission, an intelligent pipeline monitoring system and other technologies developed by the Rosneft research and development unit. These include 3D visualization technology, a digital twin system, pipeline transport and oil treatment monitoring systems, a module and others.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 20, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI: Radware and MAIRE Team Up to Deliver Managed Security Services

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    MAHWAH, N.J. and MILAN, May 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, and MAIRE, a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition, have further expanded their relationship. MAIRE is adding Radware’s AI-powered Cloud Application Protection Services to its managed services portfolio and leveraging Radware’s content delivery network to enhance its security offering for customers.

    MAIRE also uses Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Service to safeguard its global infrastructure from cyber threats. Milan-based MAIRE is present in 50 countries and employs over 9,800 people supported by approximately 50,000 professionals involved in its project worldwide.

    “Our expanded relationship with Radware is grounded in our shared focus on innovation,” said Andrea Sgarlata, identity manager at MAIRE group. “We were looking for a technology partner that could enhance our security offering with state-of-the-art protection, added flexibility and worldwide coverage, enabling our customers to combat even the most sophisticated cyber attacks. Radware is unique in its ability to establish accurate security baselines by continuously studying application traffic and then automatically fine-tuning security policies to block malicious behavior without disrupting legitimate traffic.”

    As part of Radware’s Cloud Application Protection Service, MAIRE is leveraging Radware’s web application firewall (WAF), bot detection and management, and application-layer DDoS protection. Combining end-to-end automation, AI-powered algorithms, behavioral-based detection, and 24/7 managed services, the solution defends against 150+ known attack vectors. This includes the OWASP’s Top 10 Web Application Security Risks, Top 10 API Security Vulnerabilities, and Top 21 Automated Threats to Web Applications.

    Radware’s application security stack is integrated with a high-capacity content delivery network (CDN) solution. The CDN has a global footprint that spans over 600 points of presence in more than 100 cities and 50 countries.

    “With the surge in cyberattacks, shortage of skilled security staff, and need for around-the-clock protection, more companies are opting for managed security services as part of their security strategy,” said Rob Hartley, vice president for Radware in EMEA and CALA. “We look forward to partnering with MAIRE to fill this need and offer customers future-ready application protection solutions designed to reduce their exposure to attacks and improve their security posture.”

    Radware’s DDoS mitigation, application and API protection, web application firewall, and bot detection and management solutions have received numerous industry recognitions. Industry analysts such as Aite-Novarica Group, Forrester, Gartner, GigaOm, IDC, KuppingerCole and QKS Group continue to recognize Radware as a market leader in cyber security.

    About MAIRE
    MAIRE S.p.A. is a leading technology and engineering group focused on advancing the Energy Transition. We provide integrated E&C Solutions for the downstream market and Sustainable Technology Solutions through three business lines: Sustainable Fertilizers, Low-Carbon Energy Vectors, and Circular Solutions. With operations across 50 countries, MAIRE employs nearly 10,000 people, supported by around 50,000 professionals involved in its project worldwide. MAIRE is listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (ticker “MAIRE”).

    About Radware
    Radware® (NASDAQ: RDWR) is a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments. The company’s cloud application, infrastructure, and API security solutions use AI-driven algorithms for precise, hands-free, real-time protection from the most sophisticated web, application, and DDoS attacks, API abuse, and bad bots. Enterprises and carriers worldwide rely on Radware’s solutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges and protect their brands and business operations while reducing costs. For more information, please visit the Radware website.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Bashneft Launches First Fully Automated Digital Substation in Bashkiria

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

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

    ANK Bashneft (part of Rosneft) launched a highly automated substation in the Krasnokamsk region of the Republic of Bashkortostan. The substation was launched as part of the 33rd international specialized exhibition Gas. Oil. Technologies, which is taking place in Ufa.

    The completely renovated Mirnaya substation receives, converts and transmits high-voltage energy of 110 thousand volts (110 kV). The substation will provide reliable power supply to more than 470 production wells and 5 large production sites: an oil terminal, reservoir pressure maintenance facilities and primary oil refining facilities.

    All processes at the facility are carried out automatically, no personnel is required. This will reduce operating costs by more than 40%. All Mirnaya equipment is Russian-made.

    Remote control of the substation is carried out from the control center of the Arlan oil and gas production region (part of Bashneft). Operational personnel determine the equipment load and monitor the operation of the power system in real time.

    The launch of the Mirnaya substation marks the start of a large-scale pilot project of Rosneft in the Republic of Bashkortostan to create a Digital Electricity Grid Region (DEG), which will include several highly automated substations controlled from a single control center.

    Reference:

    ANK Bashneft is one of the oldest enterprises in the country’s oil and gas industry, operating in the extraction and processing of oil and gas. The company’s key assets, including oil refining and petrochemical complexes, are located in the Republic of Bashkortostan.

    The modernization of Bashneft’s energy systems allows for an uninterrupted supply of electricity to the company’s production facilities, while reducing labor costs for maintenance and major repairs.

    Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft May 20, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Express routes in TiNAO have become faster thanks to traffic optimization

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Since July last year, express routes have been operating on Kaluga Highway in TiNAO from the Teply Stan metro station to remote areas. Now the buses are faster, allowing residents to comfortably get to key social and transport facilities.

    “On the instructions of Sergei Sobyanin, we are paying great attention to transport in TiNAO so that all passengers can quickly and comfortably get to the nearest metro stations. For example, we have done a lot of work to speed up express routes on Kaluga Highway. Now passengers save up to four minutes when traveling to the center and up to eight minutes when traveling to the region. This is 10 and 20 percent of the total travel time,” said the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry

    Maxim Liksutov.

    Kaluga express trains

    Buses E141, E142, E143, E144 and E148 are faster. They go from the Teply Stan metro station, then follow one section to Krasnaya Pakhra, after which they go in different directions: bus E141 goes to the Klenovo estate, E142 to Kuzovlevo, E143 to Kamenka, E144 to Pleskov and E148 to the LMS settlement.

    Last autumn, inspectors from the Traffic Management Centre reconfigured the traffic lights between Krasnaya Pakhra and Troitsk so that vehicles would have to wait less for the green light at intersections. This year, Kaluga Expresses began to run not on the alternate route, but on the main route of Kaluga Highway in the area of Novye Vatutinki.

    As a result, travel time has been reduced by 1.7 times towards the region and by 2.8 times towards the centre. The journey from Troitsk to Krasnaya Pakhra has become 1.3 times faster, and in the opposite direction – 1.2 times faster. Now passengers save up to four minutes when travelling to the centre and up to eight minutes – to the region. This is 10 and 20 percent of the total travel time, respectively.

    The intervals on the common section are from eight to 10 minutes, and the travel time has decreased by 15 minutes compared to the previous routes. To make it easier for passengers to navigate, a special graphic designation has been developed for the routes. All Kaluga Expresses have a common green background, and at the bottom it is complemented by a colored strip indicating the direction.

    Express route network in TiNAO

    Kaluga routes are among the longest in the capital. Between the final stops, buses E142 travel about 80 kilometers, E143 – almost 71.5 kilometers, E141 – about 58.5 kilometers, E148 – a little more than 43.5 kilometers, and E144 – about 43 kilometers. Route E142 reaches almost the Kaluga region and has become the second longest in Moscow. All of them are included in the so-called long-distance routes.

    In January of this year, the express network was expanded. Buses E131 and E132, “medium” routes, connect Troitsk with key points of the transport infrastructure. “Near” expresses E151 and E152 connect the Olkhovaya, Kornilovskaya and Teply Stan metro stations with Novye Vatutinki and Starye Vatutinki.

    Now TiNAO has nine fast and comfortable express routes – a convenient way to get to the metro and large settlements.

    This year, the city plans to continue work on improving the Kaluga Highway road network to make buses even faster and more accessible for Muscovites.

    Four more express routes have appeared in TiNAO

    In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In Moscow, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and municipal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating the rolling stock. In addition, within the framework of the national project, Moscow has begun developing the Central Transport Hub. It will become a single circuit with predictable suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: The number of military-patriotic clubs in schools and colleges has doubled

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The number of military-patriotic clubs in Moscow schools and colleges has doubled. Sergei Sobyanin reported this in his telegram channel.

    “Today, there are already over 400 such associations, where more than 20 thousand children are involved. Under the guidance of experienced mentors, they participate in expeditions, study the history of the country and prepare for military-sports competitions. All this helps them better understand what is behind the history of our Motherland, appreciate their people even more and be proud that we are part of this great country,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

    Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @mos_sobyanin 

    Special attention is paid to search activities. Every year, young Muscovites restore the memory of the heroes of the Great Patriotic War: they find and rebury the remains of soldiers, establish their identities and search for relatives.

    Another important area is air search. The guys go to the crash sites of Soviet planes, looking for fragments of equipment and personal belongings of pilots.

    In addition, schoolchildren and students take care of monuments and memorials.

    Some military-patriotic associations are named after heroes of the Great Patriotic War and the special military operation (SVO). For example, the recently opened club of school No. 1591 is named after Hero of Russia Yevgeny Fadin, a SVO participant who commanded a group of unmanned aircraft. Here, children will find many interesting activities – from studying history in museums to training in basic military training based on games: laser tag and paintball.

    Over time, military-patriotic clubs will appear in all educational institutions of the capital.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: WHO countries vote for resolution calling for global agreement to fight pandemics

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

    GENEVA, May 20 (Xinhua) — Member countries of the World Health Organization (WHO) voted here in favor of a resolution calling for a global agreement to improve pandemic preparedness.

    The WHO pandemic treaty and a resolution calling for its adoption are expected to be adopted on Tuesday at a plenary session of the World Health Assembly, the WHO’s top governing body.

    The agreement to combat pandemics, the first of its kind, addresses gaps and inequalities in pandemic prevention, preparedness and response to promote greater collaboration and cooperation, WHO said in a press release.

    “Governments around the world are making their countries and our interconnected global community fairer, healthier and safer from threats posed by pathogens and viruses with pandemic potential,” said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov: The world checks its watches against the standards of Russian metrologists

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    Denis Manturov took part in the International Metrology Forum and Exhibition “Metrology Without Borders”

    May 20, 2025

    Denis Manturov took part in the International Metrology Forum and Exhibition “Metrology Without Borders”

    May 20, 2025

    Denis Manturov took part in the International Metrology Forum and Exhibition “Metrology Without Borders”

    May 20, 2025

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    Denis Manturov took part in the International Metrology Forum and Exhibition “Metrology Without Borders”

    First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov took part in the International Metrology Forum and Exhibition “Metrology Without Borders”.

    Welcoming the participants of the plenary session of the forum, Denis Manturov noted that Russia has come a long way in the development of metrology and confidently maintains its leading positions. Over the past five years, complete independence in the field of primary standards has been ensured. In particular, Denis Manturov called the domestic standard of this most important continuous value a significant contribution to the formation of the international scale of units of time.

    “In essence, the entire world is now checking its watches against the standards of Russian metrologists. It is important not only to maintain the current level of their competence, but also to further improve it. Today, it is obvious that having our own modern, effective metrological infrastructure is one of the elements of technological sovereignty. New challenges require continued modernization of the reference base and development of new generation reference standards,” the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

    Denis Manturov, together with the Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov, got acquainted with the key achievements of metrology scientists and the capabilities of domestic manufacturers of measuring instruments. At the Rosstandart stand, specialists from the subordinate All-Russian Research Institute of Physical, Technical and Radiotechnical Measurements demonstrated a high-precision relative gravimeter “Peshekhod”, which measures the values of the gravitational field with an accuracy of up to μGal units, as well as an express method for detecting counterfeit products of the oil and fat industry. In addition, a portable spectrum analyzer SK4M-14 was shown, which allows you to completely abandon foreign measuring instruments, and a set of tools for checking charging stations.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: The Juvenile Affairs Service makes a significant contribution to the security of Russia’s future

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    At the National Center “Russia” in Moscow, Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Chernyshenko greeted the participants of the plenary session of the All-Russian seminar-meeting with the heads of the departments for juvenile affairs (JAD) and temporary detention centers for juvenile offenders of the territorial bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia. The event is dedicated to a significant date – the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the Juvenile Affairs Service

    The All-Russian seminar-conference was opened by the First Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation, Colonel General Alexander Gorovoy.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that this date represents decades of selfless work, thousands of saved lives and continuous service to the cause of protecting the most precious thing we have – our children.

    He thanked the staff for their important and responsible work in educating patriotic and socially responsible citizens of our country.

    “This is one of the most important contributions to the future development of our society and a national goal set by President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Your service is a key link in promoting educational initiatives and projects. You instill in the younger generation our traditional spiritual and moral values, form moral guidelines in the children, which are reflected in the decree of our President Vladimir Putin. This is a significant contribution to the security of the future of Russia and the implementation of the state’s strategic priorities,” said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

    He also reported that more than 15 thousand employees on juvenile affairs are included in the coordinated work of municipal and regional commissions on juvenile affairs and protection of their rights. More than 400 thousand children and their parents, who are on various types of records, are included in the system of preventive work annually. This helps to solve the systemic task – to prevent juvenile crime and prevent family problems

    Dmitry Chernyshenko also presented letters of gratitude to the employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

    First Deputy Chief of the Presidential Administration Sergei Kiriyenko sent a greeting to the participants: “I thank you for your dedication, concern and endless self-sacrifice, because often it is you who are the first to extend a helping hand to children and their parents in difficult life situations, influencing the fate of young people in the future.”

    The head of Rosmolodezh Grigory Gurov noted that the prevention of destructive phenomena among young people is built around three key elements: information security, socio-cultural work and the development of opportunities for self-realization of young people.

    “This year, Rosmolodezh has already begun developing a set of measures to prevent negative social manifestations among young people for 2025-2028. We involve young people in volunteering, patriotic education, develop the infrastructure of youth policy, strengthen international cooperation and provide grant support to young authors of socio-economic projects. It is important for us that young people feel the help of the state, can find their path in life and be happy. Our work should help to cultivate immunity to propaganda and romanticization of destructive behavior, create conditions when society itself will actively counteract the spread of antisocial phenomena,” he noted.

    The event was also attended by Deputy Head of the Presidential Administration’s Department for Public Projects Alexey Avetisov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on Youth Policy Artem Metelev, First Deputy Minister of Education Vladimir Zhelonkin, and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: 05/20/2025, 12:24 (Moscow time) the values of the lower limit of the price corridor and the range of market risk assessment for the RU000A100DG5 (EuroplanB6) security were changed.

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    Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange –

    05/20/2025 12:24

    In accordance with the Methodology for determining the risk parameters of the stock market and the deposit market of PJSC Moscow Exchange by NCO NCC (JSC), on 20.05.2025, 12-24 (Moscow time), the values of the lower limit of the price corridor (up to 96.64) and the range of market risk assessment (up to 367.52 rubles, equivalent to a rate of 13.5%) of the security RU000A100DG5 (EuroplanB6) were changed

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Marat Khusnullin: The government has decided to relaunch the all-Russian competition “Best Municipal Practice”

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    Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a resolution amending the regulations on the all-Russian competition “Best Municipal Practice”.

    “The All-Russian competition is one of the effective tools to support the best municipal practices aimed at improving the quality of life of citizens. The government is working to improve the competition. A resolution has been adopted, which transforms two current nominations into new ones – “Improving the efficiency of territorial management” and “Improving the recognition of municipalities (territory brand)”. The new nominations will stimulate the use of new tools for the socio-economic development of municipalities. In addition, they will contribute to the creation of new points of attraction and an attractive image of the territories,” said Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnullin.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the competition is intended to replicate successful experiences in municipalities, which will help create comfortable living conditions for people throughout the country.

    The All-Russian competition “Best Municipal Practice” has been held by the Government since 2017.

    The competitive selection in 2025 will be held in 5 nominations: “Urban development policy, improvement and housing and communal services”, “Smart city”, “Strengthening interethnic peace and harmony at the municipal level”, “Increasing the efficiency of territorial management”, “Increasing the recognition of municipalities (territory brand)”.

    1 billion rubles will be allocated to reward the 50 municipalities that won the competition. The results will be announced in the fall of 2025.

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