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MIL-OSI: Radware Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial Results

Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results and Highlights

Revenue of $73 million, an increase of 12% year–over–year
Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.27 vs. $0.13 in Q4 2023; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.06 vs. $(0.14) in Q4 2023

Full Year 2024 Financial Results and Highlights

Revenue of $275 million, an increase of 5% year-over-year
Cloud ARR of $77.3 million, an increase of 19% year-over-year
Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $0.87 vs. $0.43 in 2023; GAAP diluted EPS of $0.14 vs. $(0.50) in 2023
Cash flow from operations of $71.6 million compared to $(3.5) million last year

TEL AVIV, Israel, Feb. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Radware^® (NASDAQ: RDWR), a global leader in application security and delivery solutions for multi-cloud environments, today announced its consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2024.

“We are pleased to report a strong finish to 2024, growing revenue 12% year-over-year and more than doubling non-GAAP EPS to $0.27 in the fourth quarter. Our full year results were driven by accelerated cloud ARR growth of 19%, the success of our DefensePro X DDoS protection refresh, and strong performance from our OEM partnerships,” said Roy Zisapel, Radware’s president and CEO. “Looking ahead, we plan to increase investment in and accelerate our cloud security growth by further expanding our market leading AI enabled security capabilities, opening new cloud security service centers and expanding our cloud channels. We are confident in our strategy, excited about the opportunities ahead, and believe in our ability to deliver long-term success.”

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024

Revenue for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 totaled $73.0 million and $274.9 million, respectively:

Revenue in the Americas region was $32.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 33% from $24.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Americas region for the full year of 2024 was $117.7 million, an increase of 14% from $103.4 million in the full year of 2023.
Revenue in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) region was $23.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, a decrease of 6% from $24.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (“EMEA”) region for the full year of 2024 was $94.1 million, a decrease of 2% from $96.5 million in the full year of 2023.
Revenue in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region was $16.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2024, an increase of 8% from $15.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Revenue in the Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region for the full year of 2024 was $63.1 million, an increase of 3% from $61.4 million in the full year of 2023.

GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $2.5 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss of $5.9 million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. GAAP net income for the full year of 2024 was $6.0 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net loss of $21.6 million, or $(0.50) per diluted share, for the full year of 2023.

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 was $11.9 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $5.5 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net income for the full year of 2024 was $37.7 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $18.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, for the full year of 2023.

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had cash, cash equivalents, short-term and long-term bank deposits, and marketable securities of $419.7 million. Cash flow from operations was $12.7 million and $71.6 million in the fourth quarter and full year of 2024, respectively.

Non-GAAP results are calculated excluding, as applicable, the impact of stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, litigation costs, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net, and tax-related adjustments. A reconciliation of each of the Company’s non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is included at the end of this press release.

Conference Call
Radware management will host a call today, February 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. EST to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results and first quarter 2025 outlook. To participate on the call, please use the following numbers:
U.S. participants call toll free: 1-877-704-4453
International participants call: 1-201-389-0920

A replay will be available for seven days, starting two hours after the end of the call, on telephone number 1-844-512-2921 (US toll-free) or 1-412-317-6671. Access ID 13750817.

The call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at: http://www.radware.com/IR/. The webcast will remain available for replay during the next 12 months.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information and Key Performance Indicators
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Radware uses non-GAAP measures of gross profit, research and development expense, selling and marketing expense, general and administrative expense, total operating expenses, operating income, financial income, net, income before taxes on income, taxes on income, net income and diluted earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude, as applicable, stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, litigation costs, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net, and tax–related adjustments. Management believes that exclusion of these charges allows for meaningful comparisons of operating results across past, present, and future periods. Radware’s management believes the non-GAAP financial measures provided in this release are useful to investors for the purpose of understanding and assessing Radware’s ongoing operations. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is included with the financial information contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating and operating the business and, as such, has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

Annual recurring revenue (“ARR”) is a key performance indicator defined as the annualized value of booked orders for term-based cloud services, subscription licenses, and maintenance contracts that are in effect at the end of a reporting period. ARR should be viewed independently of revenue and deferred revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace either of those items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue, which can be impacted by contract start and end dates and renewal rates and does not include revenue reported as perpetual license or professional services revenue in our consolidated statement of operations. We consider ARR a key performance indicator of the value of the recurring components of our business.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements made herein that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about Radware’s plans, outlook, beliefs, or opinions, are forward-looking statements. Generally, forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “plans,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could.” Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, could differ materially from Radware’s current forecasts and estimates. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: the impact of global economic conditions, including as a result of the state of war declared in Israel in October 2023 and instability in the Middle East, the war in Ukraine, and the tensions between China and Taiwan; our dependence on independent distributors to sell our products; our ability to manage our anticipated growth effectively; a shortage of components or manufacturing capacity could cause a delay in our ability to fulfill orders or increase our manufacturing costs; our business may be affected by sanctions, export controls, and similar measures, targeting Russia and other countries and territories, as well as other responses to Russia’s military conflict in Ukraine, including indefinite suspension of operations in Russia and dealings with Russian entities by many multi-national businesses across a variety of industries; the ability of vendors to provide our hardware platforms and components for the manufacture of our products; our ability to attract, train, and retain highly qualified personnel; intense competition in the market for cyber security and application delivery solutions and in our industry in general, and changes in the competitive landscape; our ability to develop new solutions and enhance existing solutions; the impact to our reputation and business in the event of real or perceived shortcomings, defects, or vulnerabilities in our solutions, if our end-users experience security breaches, if our information technology systems and data, or those of our service providers and other contractors, are compromised by cyber-attackers or other malicious actors, or by a critical system failure; outages, interruptions, or delays in hosting services; the risks associated with our global operations, such as difficulties and costs of staffing and managing foreign operations, compliance costs arising from host country laws or regulations, partial or total expropriation, export duties and quotas, local tax exposure, economic or political instability, including as a result of insurrection, war, natural disasters, and major environmental, climate, or public health concerns, such as the COVID-19 pandemic; our net losses in the past two years and possibility we may incur losses in the future; a slowdown in the growth of the cyber security and application delivery solutions market or in the development of the market for our cloud-based solutions; long sales cycles for our solutions; risks and uncertainties relating to acquisitions or other investments; risks associated with doing business in countries with a history of corruption or with foreign governments; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; risks associated with undetected defects or errors in our products; our ability to protect our proprietary technology; intellectual property infringement claims made by fourth parties; laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting our business; compliance with open source and fourth-party licenses; and other factors and risks over which we may have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Radware, refer to Radware’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and the other risk factors discussed from time to time by Radware in reports filed with, or furnished to, the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and, except as required by applicable law, Radware undertakes no commitment to revise or update any forward-looking statement in order to reflect events or circumstances after the date any such statement is made. Radware’s public filings are available from the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or may be obtained on Radware’s website at www.radware.com.

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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CONTACTS
Investor Relations:
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Media Contact:
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Radware Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)

	December 31,	December 31,
	2024	2023
	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)
Assets

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	98,714	70,538
Marketable securities	72,994	86,372
Short-term bank deposits	104,073	173,678
Trade receivables, net	16,823	20,267
Other receivables and prepaid expenses	14,242	9,529
Inventories	14,030	15,544
	320,876	375,928

Long-term investments
Marketable securities	29,523	33,131
Long-term bank deposits	114,354	–
Other assets	2,171	2,166
	146,048	35,297


Property and equipment, net	15,632	18,221
Intangible assets, net	11,750	15,718
Other long-term assets	37,906	37,967
Operating lease right-of-use assets	18,456	20,777
Goodwill	68,008	68,008
Total assets	618,676	571,916

Liabilities and equity

Current liabilities
Trade payables	5,581	4,298
Deferred revenues	106,303	105,012
Operating lease liabilities	4,750	4,684
Other payables and accrued expenses	51,836	41,021
	168,470	155,015

Long-term liabilities
Deferred revenues	64,708	60,499
Operating lease liabilities	13,519	16,020
Other long-term liabilities	14,904	17,108
	93,131	93,627

Equity
Radware Ltd. equity
Share capital	754	742
Additional paid-in capital	555,154	529,209
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,103	77
Treasury stock, at cost	(366,588)	(365,749)
Retained earnings	125,850	119,812
Total Radware Ltd. shareholder’s equity	316,273	284,091

Non–controlling interest	40,802	39,183

Total equity	357,075	323,274

Total liabilities and equity	618,676	571,916

Radware Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)
(U.S Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

	For the three months ended		For the twelve months ended
	December 31,		December 31,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)

Revenues	73,031	65,032	274,880	261,292
Cost of revenues	13,992	12,824	53,252	51,710
Gross profit	59,039	52,208	221,628	209,582

Operating expenses, net:
Research and development, net	18,472	19,712	74,723	82,617
Selling and marketing	32,505	31,869	122,450	126,237
General and administrative	7,071	8,030	28,342	32,408
Total operating expenses, net	58,048	59,611	225,515	241,262

Operating income (loss)	991	(7,403)	(3,887)	(31,680)
Financial income, net	3,570	3,239	16,552	13,927
Income (loss) before taxes on income	4,561	(4,164)	12,665	(17,753)
Taxes on income	2,109	1,686	6,627	3,837
Net income (loss)	2,452	(5,850)	6,038	(21,590)

Basic net income (loss) per share attributed to Radware Ltd.’s shareholders	0.06	(0.14)	0.14	(0.50)

Weighted average number of shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share	42,238,469	41,806,042	41,982,851	42,871,770

Diluted net income (loss) per share attributed to Radware Ltd.’s shareholders	0.06	(0.14)	0.14	(0.50)

Weighted average number of shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share	43,725,803	41,806,042	43,362,906	42,871,770

	Radware Ltd.
	Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information
	(U.S Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)

		For the three months ended		For the twelve months ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2024	2023	2024	2023
		(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)
GAAP gross profit		59,039	52,208	221,628	209,582
	Share-based compensation	126	112	366	515
	Amortization of intangible assets	992	992	3,968	3,968
Non-GAAP gross profit		60,157	53,312	225,962	214,065

GAAP research and development, net		18,472	19,712	74,723	82,617
	Share-based compensation	1,434	2,305	6,113	8,505
Non-GAAP Research and development, net		17,038	17,407	68,610	74,112

GAAP selling and marketing		32,505	31,869	122,450	126,237
	Share-based compensation	3,173	3,489	10,881	12,554
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
Non-GAAP selling and marketing		29,332	27,802	111,569	111,832

GAAP general and administrative		7,071	8,030	28,342	32,408
	Share-based compensation	2,187	2,965	8,667	12,448
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
Non-GAAP general and administrative		4,754	4,706	18,974	18,832

GAAP total operating expenses, net		58,048	59,611	225,515	241,262
	Share-based compensation	6,794	8,759	25,661	33,507
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
Non-GAAP total operating expenses, net		51,124	49,915	199,153	204,776

GAAP operating income (loss)		991	(7,403)	(3,887)	(31,680)
	Share-based compensation	6,920	8,871	26,027	34,022
	Amortization of intangible assets	992	992	3,968	3,968
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
Non-GAAP operating income		9,033	3,397	26,809	9,289

GAAP financial income, net		3,570	3,239	16,552	13,927
	Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net	1,463	563	1,232	(207)
Non-GAAP financial income, net		5,033	3,802	17,784	13,720

GAAP income (loss) before taxes on income		4,561	(4,164)	12,665	(17,753)
	Share-based compensation	6,920	8,871	26,027	34,022
	Amortization of intangible assets	992	992	3,968	3,968
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
	Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net	1,463	563	1,232	(207)
Non-GAAP income before taxes on income		14,066	7,199	44,593	23,009

GAAP taxes on income		2,109	1,686	6,627	3,837
	Tax related adjustments	61	61	246	246
Non-GAAP taxes on income		2,170	1,747	6,873	4,083

GAAP net income (loss)		2,452	(5,850)	6,038	(21,590)
	Share-based compensation	6,920	8,871	26,027	34,022
	Amortization of intangible assets	992	992	3,968	3,968
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
	Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net	1,463	563	1,232	(207)
	Tax related adjustments	(61)	(61)	(246)	(246)
Non-GAAP net income		11,896	5,452	37,720	18,926

GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share		0.06	(0.14)	0.14	(0.50)
	Share-based compensation	0.16	0.21	0.60	0.78
	Amortization of intangible assets	0.02	0.02	0.09	0.09
	Acquisition costs	0.00	0.01	0.02	0.03
	Restructuring costs	0.00	0.02	0.00	0.04
	Exchange rate differences, net on balance sheet items included in financial income, net	0.03	0.01	0.03	0.00
	Tax related adjustments	(0.00)	(0.00)	(0.01)	(0.01)
Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share		0.27	0.13	0.87	0.43


Weighted average number of shares used to compute non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share		43,725,803	42,462,751	43,362,906	43,655,555

Radware Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)

	For the three months ended		For the twelve months ended
	December 31,		December 31,
	2024	2023	2024	2023
	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)
Cash flow from operating activities:

Net income (loss)	2,452	(5,850)	6,038	(21,590)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,918	3,028	11,836	12,244
Share-based compensation	6,920	8,871	26,027	34,022
Amortization of premium, accretion of discounts and accrued interest on marketable securities, net	(190)	638	(417)	1,754
Loss (income) related to securities, net	–	(1)	–	243
Increase (decrease) in accrued interest on bank deposits	(1,279)	549	3,366	(3,265)
Increase (decrease) in accrued severance pay, net	(151)	207	(45)	(299)
Decrease (increase) in trade receivables, net	3,140	(7,895)	3,444	(2,515)
Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses and other long-term assets	(1,252)	2,236	(97)	(305)
Decrease (increase) in inventories	(487)	(2,550)	1,514	(4,116)
Increase (decrease) in trade payables	(970)	(1,771)	1,283	(2,166)
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues	(4,829)	(3,856)	5,500	(14,951)
Increase (decrease) in other payables and accrued expenses	6,222	9,383	13,274	(1,415)
Operating lease liabilities, net	255	(336)	(114)	(1,141)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	12,749	2,653	71,609	(3,500)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property and equipment	(1,059)	(936)	(5,279)	(5,429)
Proceeds from other long-term assets, net	41	(11)	81	66
Proceeds from (investment in) bank deposits, net	(46,682)	29,686	(48,115)	81,031
Investment in, redemption of and purchase of marketable securities ,net	23,249	16,764	18,793	17,111
Investment in other deposits	(5,000)	–	(5,000)	–
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(29,451)	45,503	(39,520)	92,779

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from exercise of share options	–	63	3	371
Repurchase of shares	–	(10,103)	(839)	(63,234)
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition	–	–	(3,077)	(2,063)
Net cash used in financing activities	–	(10,040)	(3,913)	(64,926)

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(16,702)	38,116	28,176	24,353
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	115,416	32,422	70,538	46,185
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	98,714	70,538	98,714	70,538

	Radware Ltd.
	RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (NON-GAAP)
	(U.S Dollars in thousands)

		For the three months ended		For the twelve months ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2024	2023	2024	2023
		(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)	(Unaudited)
GAAP net income (loss)		2,452	(5,850)	6,038	(21,590)
	Exclude: Financial income, net	(3,570)	(3,239)	(16,552)	(13,927)
	Exclude: Depreciation and amortization expense	2,918	3,028	11,836	12,244
	Exclude: Taxes on income	2,109	1,686	6,627	3,837
EBITDA		3,909	(4,375)	7,949	(19,436)

	Share-based compensation	6,920	8,871	26,027	34,022
	Restructuring costs	–	578	–	1,851
	Acquisition costs	130	359	701	1,128
Adjusted EBITDA		10,959	5,433	34,677	17,565


		For the three months ended		For the twelve months ended
		December 31,		December 31,
		2024	2023	2024	2023
	Amortization of intangible assets	992	992	3,968	3,968
	Depreciation	1,926	2,036	7,868	8,276
		2,918	3,028	11,836	12,244

The MIL Network –

February 13, 2025

MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Ministry of Emergency Situations

First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov took part in an extended meeting of the board of the Russian Ministry of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM of Russia).

“This year, as you know, the Russian Emergencies Ministry celebrates its 35th anniversary since its creation. During this time, it has established itself as an effective, highly professional structure, one of the best in the world in its field. And this is confirmed by the active international agenda of the Russian Emergencies Ministry. Last year, it took part in 20 humanitarian operations under the auspices of the UN World Food Programme. And it is always ready to provide its forces and resources to eliminate the consequences of major disasters in different parts of the world,” Denis Manturov noted.

At the same time, the First Deputy Prime Minister emphasized, there is significant potential for improving the work of the department, primarily through more intensive use of preventive measures to protect against emergencies. For these purposes, it is necessary to more actively integrate unmanned aircraft systems into the work, expand the use of data from Earth remote sensing satellites, and introduce elements of artificial intelligence.

In his report, the head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, Alexander Kurenkov, reflected the main performance indicators of the department for the year. “The personnel took part in the liquidation of the consequences of over 270 emergency situations. Their number has decreased by 11% compared to 2023. Our main efforts were aimed at helping the population during the period of large-scale floods that affected 69 regions and over 1.5 thousand settlements. The required payments from the federal budget through the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia were delivered to the population in full. The department’s forces also responded to natural fires. In total, more than 10 thousand outbreaks were recorded. We prevented the fire from spreading to 29 settlements with a population of over 56 thousand people,” the minister emphasized.

The department is particularly focused on protecting people in border regions and providing them with assistance. The Emergencies Ministry’s pyrotechnicians have found and neutralized over 42 thousand explosive objects. And within the framework of a special infrastructure project, 54 fire and rescue infrastructure facilities will be gradually restored. In 2024, work on 11 of them will be completed. The Zaporizhia Rescue Center has been created; it is currently being staffed and equipped.

The head of the Ministry of Emergency Situations expressed gratitude to the Government for its attention to the issues of the department’s activities, as well as to all specialists for the courage and professionalism they demonstrated in the performance of their official duties.

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

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February 13, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnicians’ winter holidays in Svyazist, Toksovo and Kholomki

Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –

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

Winter is a time of snowy landscapes, frosty evenings, and also bright events, new acquaintances and amazing discoveries. Winter shifts in the Educational and Historical Reserve “Kholomki” and at the educational and sports base “Polytechnic” in the village of Toksovo once again proved that active recreation and a rich program of Polytechnic cultural organizers can melt the ice in the literal and figurative sense.

From January 26 to 28, the Toksovo recreation program was filled with a variety of activities: from walks to the picturesque pier to quizzes and competitions. Each day brought new impressions, uniting participants into strong teams and creating an atmosphere of friendship and fun.

The second shift in Toksovo from January 28 to 30 was memorable for the game-introduction with searching for QR codes with tasks and a team quiz in the style of “Weak Link”, an interactive “Fashion Sentence” and the quest “Wake up as yourself. Love for yourself”, in which the participants explored their inner experiences through the theme of dreams. The rest was completed by art therapy with a disco and a movie night.

Meanwhile, in Kholomki, the unusually warm weather for January gave the shift a special feeling – the participants seemed to be outside of space and time.

The theme of the shift this time suggested experimentation. For example, in an immersive performance, everyone influenced the development of events and the ending of the story of a fictional town. In another event, the space was divided into two worlds: in one of them, players faced failures, but these very mistakes opened up new opportunities in the second, helping the team move towards victory.

The student shift had hardly ended when a landing party of PROF leaders and activists arrived in Kholomki. Two days of intensive strategic sessions helped shape the further development trajectory of the organization, and team events united the renewed team. The trip to Kholomki became not only a platform for discussions, but also an important stage in the formation of a united team striving for a successful future.

Meanwhile, a GO training and educational seminar was taking place at the Svyazist recreation center. About a month before the start, teams were formed, each with about 11 people from two or three institutes. In the time remaining before departure, the activists prepared events on topics proposed by the organizers.

At GO itself, after each day, the team responsible for it received comments and suggestions from the organizers in order to work on the mistakes and improve the results. This interaction is the goal of GO — developing personal skills in holding events. At the end of the trip, the teams received general awards — “Best Day of GO,” “Best Event of GO,” and “Best Media Coverage of Their Day at GO,” as well as personal ones, the main one being “Breakthrough of the Year.”

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Vitaly Savelyev summed up the results of JSC Russian Railways in 2024

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Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024. On the right is the company’s general director Oleg Belozerov

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Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

February 12, 2025

Vitaly Savelyev at the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

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Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024. On the right is the company’s general director Oleg Belozerov

The final meeting of the Board of Directors of JSC Russian Railways for 2024 was held in Moscow under the chairmanship of Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Savelyev.

In 2024, the company’s investment program reached a record volume: it amounted to almost 1.5 trillion rubles. In the year of the 50th anniversary of the legendary BAM, the railway workers fully fulfilled their obligations. The second stage of the Eastern Polygon development was completed and the target carrying capacity parameter of 180 million tons was achieved. The legendary construction project, which began 50 years ago, continues with the efforts of a new generation of railway workers and builders who are successfully coping with the tasks set.

The passenger complex of Russian Railways showed exceptional results in 2024: almost 1.3 billion people were transported in total – a record figure for the past 16 years, growth by 2023 was 7.2%. One of the main social tasks for the country was fulfilled – passenger transportation to the south was ensured as part of the summer health campaign.

A significant event in 2024 was the start of the project to build the country’s first high-speed railway line Moscow – St. Petersburg, 679 km long, which will reduce travel time between Moscow and St. Petersburg by almost half – from 4 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that Russian Railways is currently facing equally ambitious tasks. In pursuance of the President’s May decree, the Government has completed the formation of the national project “Efficient Transport System”, in which rail transport plays an important role. In order to achieve a 1.5-fold increase in transportation volumes along international transport corridors, it is envisaged to continue developing approaches to the seaports of the Azov-Black Sea and North-West basins and the infrastructure of the Eastern Polygon of Railways, and work is continuing on the implementation of the high-speed railway project.

“JSC Russian Railways successfully solves large-scale tasks to increase passenger transportation, build new transport and logistics routes and strengthen technological sovereignty. In modern conditions, the company ensures high quality and safety of passenger and freight transportation. According to the results of 2024, rail transport accounted for 83% of freight turnover and about 28% of passenger turnover of the entire transport system of the country. I am confident that the team of JSC Russian Railways will make every effort to achieve the goals set by the President of the Russian Federation and the successful implementation of all plans outlined for the current year,” said Vitaly Savelyev.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Amur tiger, anteaters and potto: how the Moscow Zoo’s scientific department helps preserve rare animals

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Balancing the diet of African potto primates, making recommendations for improving the conditions of rare and endangered species, and trying to collect data on the world’s most secretive and least studied animals are the challenges facing Moscow Zoo. On February 12, it celebrates its 161st birthday. The zoo is not only an entertainment venue where you can see exotic representatives of the fauna and, without leaving the capital, take a trip through the jungle, savannah and desert. Scientists also work here who study the behavior and characteristics of animals, try to create conditions for them close to the natural environment, and make every effort to preserve and reproduce rare species on the planet.

We tell you what the zoo’s scientific department is working on, why giant anteaters have become the focus of specialists’ attention, and whether it is possible to see a Pallas’s cat in the steppe.

From the South American sector to zoological books

The Moscow Zoological Garden was founded in 1864 by Professor of Natural Sciences Karl Roullier and his students Anatoly Bogdanov and Sergey Usov. From the very beginning, scientists planned to collect here rare animals, birds and fish living not only in different parts of the Russian Empire, but also in distant hot countries. Inquisitive visitors were allowed here, but the zoo was never a fairground attraction, but a serious research center.

“It is thanks to the efforts of zoos that we have managed to save species that are on the verge of extinction. Among them are the sable, the Przewalski’s horse, David’s deer, the bison, and the California condor,” says Sergei Khlyupin, head of the scientific department of the Moscow Zoo.

Today, the scientific department has a team of five employees. It also includes a sector of South American inhabitants, where giant anteaters, capybaras, llamas, vicuñas and guanacos are kept.

“For example, giant anteaters last lived in the Moscow Zoo in the late 1970s. When they were brought here again, we began collecting information about the care of these animals, observing their behavior, and sharing data with colleagues from other zoos around the world,” notes Sergei Khlyupin.

In addition, the scientific department includes a library. “It contains 16 thousand books on zoology, some of which were published back in the 19th century. The collection is constantly being expanded. Now access to scientific literature is open to everyone. You can come with your passport, sign up, get a user card and read the publications in the reading room,” says the mos.ru source.

Natural habitat

According to Sergei Khlyupin, one of the main tasks of his employees is to help preserve endangered representatives of the planet’s fauna.

“Zoos create conditions as close to natural as possible so that animals do not lose their behavioral repertoire. In this way, we will have the opportunity, if necessary, to release extinct species into the wild (this is one of the main goals of zoos), where they can survive,” notes Sergey Khlyupin.

During the day, zoologists watch animals on monitors: the broadcast from video cameras is conducted around the clock. They process the received data, enter it into computer programs and tables.

In 2024, Moscow Zoo staff began working on a project to assess the welfare of capybaras.

“We answer questions from a special questionnaire every day: how the animals behave, what they react to, how often they eat, and so on. This protocol was adapted to assess the conditions of keeping capybaras, methodological recommendations were developed, and a background assessment of the level of well-being was conducted. At the end of the year, together with colleagues from the Sakhalin and Leningrad zoos, the Limpopo zoo (Nizhny Novgorod) and the Moskvarium, we assessed the well-being of the capybaras. Next, we plan to adapt the methodology for other animals,” says Sergey Khlyupin.

The results are published in the annual collection of scientific research of the Moscow Zoo. It was first published in the 90s of the 20th century under the direction of Vladimir Spitsyn, who held the position of director at the time. The publication also includes articles from zoological organizations of the world, translated into Russian.

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The right diet for potto

The staff of the scientific department are currently preparing the next collection of scientific research of the Moscow Zoo in two volumes for publication. Among the articles there will also be works devoted to the African primates potto.

“There are six pottos in the zoo: three males and the same number of females. These are small primates native to Africa. They cannot jump and move quite slowly. Visitors are often surprised that these animals are primates. Pottos are rare representatives of the fauna, and you will hardly ever see them in other zoos. The difficulty is that these semi-apes are endemic to the western part of Central Africa, live in forests, become active at night, move silently, can sit motionless for hours, hiding from predators, and almost never come down from the trees. Therefore, it is not easy to observe them in the wild,” explains Anna Kizik, a senior researcher at the Moscow Zoo.

Previously, when pottos were brought to zoos, the animals were fed dairy products and fruits, thinking that this was suitable food for mammals from the tropics. However, such a diet led to metabolic disorders in the prosimians, and their lifespan was shortened. Employees of the scientific department of the Moscow Zoo tested more than 50 types of products and found out that the inhabitants of Africa do not like sweets, eat watery fruits from trees only in the rainy season, and in drought they feed on resin and hunt insects.

“Although they have the same conditions in the zoo all year round, the air temperature is always 23 degrees, their biological clocks work properly: pottos clearly sense the change of seasons, so they need to be fed in accordance with these internal ‘sensors’,” adds the mos.ru interlocutor.

It was also possible to find out that pottos are social animals and love to communicate with their relatives. At the same time, they can have different characters and habits. For example, some prefer to sleep longer, while others do not.

Pottos at the Moscow Zoo have created three families, and one of the females is the daughter of an older couple. “The birth of a baby is our achievement, since pottos usually do not reproduce in captivity. When we introduced the female to a single male, their relationship was very touching. At first, they looked at each other for a long time, and then the future husband gave his favorite hammock to his bride,” laughs Anna Kizik.

From the Zoo to Expeditions

Another area of activity for the scientific department employees is participation in expeditions. Thus, in the spring of 2024, a delegation from the Moscow Zoo went to the Kalmyk reserve “Chernye Zemli”.

“We usually go on an expedition when we need to help animals in trouble or collect additional information about their life in the wild. In Kalmykia, we had to assess the health of saigas and check them for infectious diseases, including pasteurellosis, which is dangerous for them. In the spring, the animals have a breeding season, during which veterinarians can notice weak individuals leaving the pack and collect the necessary material. We also visited Altai, where we discussed with colleagues the preservation of snow leopards and manuls in the wild – the rarest cats in Russia. We installed camera traps to observe them. We managed to see one manul in person, despite the fact that they almost always hide from people,” says Sergey Khlyupin.

And in October last year, specialists from the Moscow Zoo visited the Land of the Leopard National Park, the Sikhote-Alin Nature Reserve, the Utes rehabilitation center, the Tiger Center interregional public organization, and the Primorsky Zoo in the Far East. “We discussed wolverines, Far Eastern leopards, Amur tigers, Himalayan bears, and yellow-throated martens, as well as the goals and objectives of further cooperation,” says our interlocutor.

The Moscow Zoo’s scientific department cooperates with various research institutes, reserves, national parks and other nature conservation organizations throughout the country and beyond. After all, the planet is one and maintaining its ecosystem is a common cause.

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MIL-OSI Russia: Yuri Trutnev visited the Jewish Autonomous Region

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As part of a working visit to the Jewish Autonomous Region, Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Representative in the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on issues of socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region, inspected the regional hospital, and familiarized himself with the construction of a new bridge across the Bira.

Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Working visit of Yuri Trutnev to the Jewish Autonomous Region

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Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

“A new team has arrived in the Jewish Autonomous Region, headed by Maria Fedorovna Kostyuk. We have already had the opportunity to communicate with colleagues some time ago, exchange opinions, and highlight the main development priorities. The region is not simple. It needs to be supported, it needs to be helped. At the same time, some prerequisites for future development in the region are already visible today. The constructed cross-border railway bridge Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang creates opportunities for new logistics routes and cargo handling. We are preparing to implement the President’s instruction on master plans for Far Eastern cities. It is planned to allocate 554 billion rubles for 57 events of all Far Eastern master plans, 115 billion rubles have already been allocated. Further work will be carried out within a month,” Yuri Trutnev opened the meeting.

Acting Governor of the region Maria Kostyuk reported on the main directions of socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region. “First of all, investments in the Jewish Autonomous Region should bring real benefits to residents. It is important not only to replenish the regional budget, but also to solve people’s problems: to build residential buildings, create new jobs and convenient infrastructure. The priority is precisely those projects that, with the involvement of federal funds, will help to significantly improve life in the autonomy,” said Maria Kostyuk.

The regional investment projects were presented, which envisage the development of the bridgehead area near the Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang railway bridge, the development of a port cluster for handling bulk cargo and containers on the Amur River, the development of the Topolikhinsky section of the Soyuznoye graphite deposit (OOO Dalgrafit), the creation of a single metallurgical cluster based on the Kimkano-Sutarsky Mining and Processing Plant (OOO Kimkano-Sutarsky GOK), and the development of the Savkinskoye brucite deposit (OOO Russian Mining and Chemical Society).

The meeting reviewed the implementation of the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings in the region under the Far Eastern Quarter program. In June 2023, JSC KRDV and the winner of the competitive selection, DV-Region Invest LLC, signed an agreement on the implementation of activities for the construction of capital construction projects intended for the placement of residential premises in the Amuro-Khinganskaya advanced development area. The project provides for the construction of multi-apartment residential buildings with a total area of 178.9 thousand square meters, including 176.7 thousand square meters of social housing. In total, the project provides for 72 residential sections with a variable number of storeys – 7-10 floors. The approximate number of apartments is 2945 for 8834 people.

As part of the state support for the implementation of the Far Eastern Quarter program in the Jewish Autonomous Region, it is envisaged to finance the construction of infrastructure – water drainage and water supply networks, a highway and technological connection to utility networks at the expense of the federal budget. The project is being implemented in three stages. The commissioning of the first stage (at least 44 thousand square meters) is expected by the end of 2028. The commissioning of the entire residential complex is planned for the end of 2032. Currently, design and estimate documentation is being developed.

“To implement the Far Eastern Quarter program, it is important to adjust the rules in the area of pricing per square meter. According to the Ministry of Construction, a solution will be found – so that the target price allows the investor to implement this project,” noted the Minister for the Development of the Far East and the Arctic, Alexey Chekunkov.

The implementation of the Far Eastern Concession program in the region was discussed. “We will continue to support large-scale projects that have already been approved under the Far Eastern concession. This includes the reconstruction of the bridge across the Bira River and the construction of an overpass,” explained the head of the Ministry for the Development of the Russian Far East.

Summing up, Yuri Trutnev emphasized the importance of attracting investments to the Jewish Autonomous Region. “The development of the Far East regions is based on new investment projects and attracting investments. Such work is being carried out in the Jewish Autonomous Region, but the region is not yet among the leaders in this indicator. This means only one thing: work with investors must be continued and every project must be helped. Therefore, Maria Fedorovna and the entire team that she leads have a lot of work ahead of them, in which we will obviously help in any way we can,” Yuri Trutnev concluded.

In Birobidzhan, the Deputy Prime Minister inspected the main medical institution of the region. The modernization of the material and technical base of the Regional Hospital has been implemented since 2018 as part of the social development plan for economic growth centers in the Jewish Autonomous Region. The presidential unified subsidy was used to repair and equip the regional vascular center, X-ray diagnostic rooms, purchase medical equipment to open a second-stage neonatal care department, purchase a CT machine, other high-tech equipment and furniture, and ambulances. Six out of 12 clinical departments of the regional hospital have been renovated. The roof has been repaired, windows have been replaced, construction and installation work on the oxygen supply system has been completed with the installation of equipment, the facade has been repaired, special clothing and soft inventory, kitchen utensils, furniture, and equipment have been purchased.

The modernization of the main medical institution of the autonomy will continue. More than 300 million rubles have been allocated from the federal budget for 2024-2026. At the moment, the diagnostic department and the central entrance group are being renovated. The elevators have already been launched. Furniture is being purchased for the full functioning of the renovated departments. The measures taken have significantly improved the quality of medical care in the institution.

On the same day, Yuri Trutnev visited the construction site where a new bridge across the Bira is being built and a modern transport corridor is being constructed from the federal highway “Amur” to the bridge crossing Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang. Both projects are part of the long-term plan for the development of the urban agglomeration.

The decision to allocate federal funds to the region for the modernization of transport infrastructure was made in September 2024 at a meeting of the Presidium of the Government Commission on the Socioeconomic Development of the Far East, headed by Yuri Trutnev. More than 18.9 billion rubles are needed for the construction of transport infrastructure facilities. Most of these funds – 17.1 billion rubles – were allocated to the region from the federal budget. This includes design work for all facilities.

The first project is the construction of a new bridge across the Bira River, which will connect the two parts of Birobidzhan. The old bridge was built in 1962, traffic on it is limited. Now the infrastructure of the existing bridge is also used for heat supply, a heating main has been installed under it to provide heat to 20 thousand residents of the southern part of the city, as well as to provide new housing construction. The new bridge will be located on the site of the old one. Its length will be 350 m, access roads will be built and coastal protection works will be carried out.

The second project is the construction of a transport corridor from the federal highway “Amur” to the bridge crossing Nizhneleninskoye – Tongjiang. A road will be built that will directly connect the regional highway with the federal highway “Amur”. The project also provides for the construction of a bridge crossing over the Ikura River, overpasses over the Trans-Siberian Railway on the Birobidzhan-1 – Ikura section and the Leninskaya railway line on the Birobidzhan-1 – Birobidzhan-2 section, as well as the construction of an overpass in the area of the village of Ptichnik near Sovetskaya Street.

The concession agreements were signed in December last year. The concession agreement on the reconstruction of the Birobidzhan-Ungun-Leninskoye road (km 0 – km 8) and the construction of an overpass in the area of the village of Ptichnik was signed between the government of the Jewish Autonomous Region and IFR-Vostok 2 LLC. The concession agreement on the design, construction and operation of the bridge crossing over the Bira River in Birobidzhan was concluded with IFR-Vostok 1 LLC. Since January 2025, the designers have begun design and survey work.

It is expected that the implementation of the projects will have a positive impact on transport accessibility, will reduce the time of arrival of emergency services and the level of accidents on the roads, will increase the pace of construction in the region, including under the Far Eastern Quarter program. Also, within the framework of the implementation of concession agreements, new jobs will be created in the region.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Video: UK Lord McDonald of Salford: Lord Speaker’s Corner | House of Lords | Episode 26

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Former top diplomat Simon McDonald, Lord McDonald of Salford, is the latest guest on Lord Speaker’s Corner.

Lord McDonald shares his views on a range of current international issues from President Trump and Greenland to the Chagos Islands and British soft power, plus changes to the global approach of the USA, China and Russia:

‘For most of my career, the reasons why the institutions of the late 1940s were fraying were because Russia and then China were not particularly happy with that post Second World War settlement. The surprise in recent years is the United States being a revisionist power, not liking the bill paid by the United States to underpin that settlement.’

Lord McDonald was previously Head of the Diplomatic Service, the most senior civil servant in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and has served as Ambassador to Israel and to Germany. In this episode, he speaks to Lord McFall about what drew him to public service both in the Foreign Office and the House of Lords:

‘I think British public service is part of what defines our country and helps us through crisis. And I think it is a fact that in this House there are a group of people who are here to help, to help other people, not to help themselves. They are here to bring their expertise to bear. They’re here to listen to other people. They are here to gather evidence before they make up their minds. And I think those are solid attributes of public service.’

Lord McDonald also talks about the role of the Civil Service and ministers, plus the challenges of planning for successive governments:

‘One reason why our projects across the board are worse than, say, similar projects in Japan or China or even France, is our planning regime, that every single road, bridge, railway has to go through a very protracted planning legal procedure. Every government I’ve worked for identified our planning laws as an obstacle, and every government so far has failed really to grip it. I note that the new Labour government is gearing up to attempt. I hope they succeed. But I note that every previous effort has failed.’

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MIL-OSI Russia: “Active Citizens” will evaluate the improvement of public spaces in the capital

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Active Citizen has begun series of votes, dedicated to public space improvement projects implemented last year. Muscovites will be able to appreciate the transformation of city parks, squares, sports and playgrounds.

A total of 11 votes will be opened. First will affect the South-West Administrative District. A recreation area with an amphitheater, park swings and an observation deck was arranged near the Derevlevsky pond, and a walking eco-route from Nakhimovsky Prospekt to Remizova Street was created in the floodplain of the Kotlovka River.

More one vote will affect the transformation of the east of the capital. Thus, “active citizens” will appreciate the updated Victorio Codovili square, which has been transformed into a cozy park with a playground and a training area. In addition, Muscovites will speak out about the large-scale improvement of the territory along Krasnoyarskaya Street in Golyanovo. A sports cluster with a skate park, playgrounds and a recreation area by the water have appeared there.

In the next votes, city residents will be presented with the updated Cherry Orchard Park in the north of Moscow and the embankment along the Skhodnensky Canal with a play area in the form of a sailboat in the northwest. Residents will express their opinions on the updated space near the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Arts on Delegatskaya Street in the Central Administrative District and the eco-trail on Krasnogo Mayaka Street in the Southern Administrative District, which you can climb almost to the level of the tree crowns to admire nature from an unusual angle.

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For participating in the voting, “active citizens” will be awarded points in the city’s loyalty program “A Million Prizes”Muscovites are offered to use them to receive goods and services from program partners or souvenirs with logos of electronic projects, to top up the Troika transport card and the parking account of the Parking of Russia application. Points can also be sent to various charitable foundations and organizations.

A series of votes were prepared by the project “Active Citizen”, Moscow city economy complex, Department of capital repairs AndDepartment of territorial executive authorities.

Project “Active Citizen” has been operating since 2014. During this time, more than seven million people have joined it. Every month, 30-40 decisions made by Muscovites are implemented in the capital. The project is being developed Department of Information Technology the city of Moscow and the State Institution “New Management Technologies”.

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

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MIL-OSI Russia: The economic effect of the RN-Nyaganneftegaz production efficiency program exceeded 2 billion rubles

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In 2024, the RN-Nyaganneftegaz company (part of the Rosneft oil production unit) received a total economic effect of 2.3 billion rubles from the implementation of measures of the production efficiency improvement program.

The company’s specialists developed and approved 18 new projects to improve production efficiency. Among them are projects aimed at reducing construction costs and increasing the well operation time between repairs, as well as reducing specific energy consumption.

One of the most effective was the project involving the use of split tees – devices that allow new cluster sites to be connected to existing systems without stopping the pumping of the product through the main pipeline. The economic effect of its implementation amounted to almost 600 million rubles.

Another program event is aimed at obtaining additional production – conducting multi-stage acid treatment of the bottomhole zone of horizontal wells using an oil flow diverter. The effect of using the technology amounted to more than 600 million rubles.

In addition, RN-Nyaganneftegaz employees proposed more than 140 initiatives aimed at obtaining additional oil production, reducing costs and improving working conditions. In order to involve personnel in initiative and research activities, the company conducts training and discussions of the most successful technological solutions.

Systematic work to improve production efficiency is one of the key elements of Rosneft’s development strategy. The company is carrying out large-scale work aimed at reducing operating costs, including through the introduction of advanced technologies.

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“RN-Nyaganneftegaz” is the main oil producing enterprise in the city of Nyagan. The enterprise carries out industrial exploitation of the Krasnoleninsky set of fields in licensed areas located in the territory of the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 12, 2025

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MIL-OSI Russia: Rosneft has introduced contactless payment services for fuel at its filling stations in Khakassia

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Rosneft continued its joint work with the Yandex Zapravki service to expand the geography of contactless payment for fuel. The service became available at all Rosneft gas stations in the Republic of Khakassia. You can now refuel your car using a mobile application at 95% of the network’s stations in almost all regions where the Company operates.

Today, Rosneft has one of the largest retail sales networks in Russia, including about 3,000 petrol stations/gas stations. The geography of the Company’s retail business covers 61 regions of Russia. In the Republic of Khakassia, the Rosneft petrol station network covers highways in the main directions – Abakan-Krasnoyarsk, Abakan-Ak-Dovurak, Abakan-Sayanogorsk. Almost all stations of the network are presented in a new format – with a set of services and an expanded range of cafes “ZERNO”.

Yandex Gas Stations are integrated into Yandex Go, Maps and Navigator, and are also available in a separate application. Drivers can select the pump number, fuel brand, volume and pay for refueling with a bank card or through the Fast Payment System without leaving their cars.

You can also use points to pay for fuel – members of the Family Team loyalty program can accumulate them by adding their card details to the Yandex Fueling service profile, as well as if you have an active Yandex Plus subscription. In addition, for motorists who refuel using the digital service, there is a special offer until March 7, 2025.

Developing convenient customer services to increase the speed and improve the quality of customer service is one of the priority goals of Rosneft’s retail business.

Department of Information and Advertising of PJSC NK Rosneft February 12, 2025

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MIL-OSI Russia: Tatyana Golikova: The main objective of the national project “Family” is to ensure sustainable growth in the birth rate, increase the number of large families and the growth of their well-being

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

Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova addressed the participants, guests and organizers of the forum “Social Priorities in the Development of Responsible Business – Contribution to Achieving National Goals” with a video greeting.

Video greeting from Tatyana Golikova to the participants, guests and organizers of the forum “Social priorities in the development of responsible business – contribution to the achievement of national goals”

12 hours ago

From the transcript:

T.Golikova: Dear colleagues! I am pleased to welcome the participants, guests and organizers of the forum “Social Priorities in the Development of Responsible Business – Contribution to Achieving National Goals”, which is being held by the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.

Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has defined the key national goal as preserving the population, strengthening health and improving the well-being of people, and supporting families. To solve these problems, new national projects have been launched since January 2025.

The work that was done within the framework of the national projects “Demography”, “Healthcare”, “Culture”, as well as the Year of the Family, laid a reliable foundation that allows us to build and strengthen a system of comprehensive support for motherhood, fatherhood and childhood, care for the older generation and the preservation of our traditional cultural values within the framework of the national project “Family”. Its main task is to ensure a sustainable increase in the birth rate, increase the number of large families and the growth of their well-being.

Thanks to the measures taken, the poverty level is gradually decreasing. Compared to 2018, the decrease was 37% – to 8% by the end of the third quarter of 2024.

At the same time, within the framework of the national project “Family”, we set ourselves a more serious task – reducing the level of poverty among large families.

In conditions where more and more young people are focused on building a career, the issue of combining family responsibilities, education and professional prospects is becoming increasingly relevant. Both social and financial support measures for families with children, accessibility of preschool education, and the opportunity to maintain competencies and receive additional education while on maternity leave are important.

Within the framework of the national project “Demography”, almost 1 million citizens received free training, including 260 thousand women with preschool-age children.

We continue this event within the framework of the national project “Personnel”, which is aimed at training specialists for the needs of the economy. Its goal is to coordinate the efforts of educational institutions, employment centers, companies and the state. We need to form a flexible, effective system of training specialists, focused on the needs of the economy.

The national projects “Long and Active Life” and “New Health Preservation Technologies” are aimed at increasing life expectancy, increasing the duration of healthy and active life, improving the availability and effectiveness of medical care, introducing modern medical technologies, and preserving the life and health of our citizens.

To successfully solve problems of this scale, it is necessary to consolidate the efforts of the state, business and the whole society.

We are pleased to note the desire of businesses to participate in social projects. In order to maintain the health of workers and stimulate a healthy lifestyle within the framework of the national project “Demography” in 85 regions, enterprises implemented corporate programs to improve the health of workers.

To increase the birth rate and large families, companies are actively implementing healthy lifestyle programs, introducing measures to support employees with family responsibilities, which are aimed not only at employees, but also at creating favorable conditions in the territories where the organizations are present.

The most common corporate social practices are assistance in organizing summer vacations for children, organizing leisure activities for families with children, additional leave in connection with the birth of a child, the possibility of remote work for employees with children, and one-time financial assistance in connection with the birth of a child.

The head of state has made a number of decisions to develop corporate family policy: payments by employers in the amount of up to 1 million rubles at the birth of children have been exempted from personal income taxes, and a decision has been made to introduce a national ranking of employers based on the number of employees with preschool-age children.

On behalf of the President of the country, the National Award “Leaders of Responsible Business” was established in 2023, which emphasizes the importance of social responsibility of business and its contribution to improving the demographic situation, supporting families with children, youth, and developing human capital.

Responsible business leaders invest significant resources in creating jobs based on advanced technologies, training personnel, improving working conditions, providing social guarantees to employees, and participate in solving socially significant problems in the regions where they operate.

Best practices are encouraged within the nominations of the All-Russian competition “Russian Organization of High Social Efficiency” and the All-Russian competition of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs “Business Flagships: Dynamics, Responsibility, Sustainability”. Based on the best practices of our companies, recommendations of the Russian Tripartite Commission for the Regulation of Social and Labor Relations to the parties to social partnership on the development and implementation of corporate social policy measures to support employees with family responsibilities by employers have been developed and approved.

By acting responsibly, companies strengthen their market positions, their reputation as a responsible employer, entrepreneur, partner, use opportunities related to sustainable development, and at the same time contribute to positive changes not only in the economy, but also in the social sphere, in the implementation of national projects and the achievement of national development goals.

I wish you interesting discussions, constructive communication, expansion of the circle of responsible companies and new successes!

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MIL-OSI Europe: Minutes – Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – Strasbourg – Final edition

Source: European Parliament 2

PV-10-2025-02-11

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Minutes
Tuesday, 11 February 2025 – Strasbourg

IN THE CHAIR: Christel SCHALDEMOSE
Vice-President

1. Opening of the sitting

The sitting opened at 09:00.

2. Preparedness for a new trade era: multilateral cooperation or tariffs (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Preparedness for a new trade era: multilateral cooperation or tariffs (2025/2551(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Maroš Šefčovič (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Jörgen Warborn, on behalf of the PPE Group, Iratxe García Pérez, on behalf of the S&D Group, Klara Dostalova, on behalf of the PfE Group, Daniele Polato, on behalf of the ECR Group, Karin Karlsbro, on behalf of the Renew Group, Anna Cavazzini, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Manon Aubry, on behalf of The Left Group, René Aust, on behalf of the ESN Group, Michał Szczerba, Kathleen Van Brempt, Christophe Bay, Stephen Nikola Bartulica, Marie-Pierre Vedrenne, who also answered a blue-card question from Manon Aubry, Diana Riba i Giner, Lynn Boylan, Fabio De Masi, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, who also answered a blue-card question from Petras Gražulis, Yannis Maniatis, Anna Bryłka, Svenja Hahn, who also answered a blue-card question from Damian Boeselager, Majdouline Sbai, Rudi Kennes, Lídia Pereira, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Bernd Lange, Jorge Buxadé Villalba, who also answered a blue-card question from Cristina Maestre, Sophie Wilmès, Virginijus Sinkevičius, Željana Zovko, Stefano Bonaccini, András László, who also answered a blue-card question from Radan Kanev, Barry Cowen, Luděk Niedermayer, who also answered a blue-card question from Maria Grapini, Raphaël Glucksmann, Ľubica Karvašová, Sebastião Bugalho, Javier Moreno Sánchez, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Loucas Fourlas, Dirk Gotink and Salvatore De Meo.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sebastian Tynkkynen and Billy Kelleher.

IN THE CHAIR: Roberts ZĪLE
Vice-President

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Maria Grapini on the organisation of the debate.

The following spoke: Maroš Šefčovič and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

3. Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Continuing the unwavering EU support for Ukraine, after three years of Russia’s war of aggression (2025/2528(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Marta Kos (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Michael Gahler, on behalf of the PPE Group, Yannis Maniatis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Csaba Dömötör, on behalf of the PfE Group, Adam Bielan, on behalf of the ECR Group, Petras Auštrevičius, on behalf of the Renew Group, Villy Søvndal, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Danilo Della Valle, on behalf of The Left Group, Petras Gražulis, on behalf of the ESN Group, Rasa Juknevičienė, Kathleen Van Brempt, Pierre-Romain Thionnet, Reinis Pozņaks, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, who also answered a blue-card question from Alexander Sell, Mārtiņš Staķis, Jonas Sjöstedt, Petar Volgin, Ľuboš Blaha, Sandra Kalniete, Sven Mikser, Viktória Ferenc, Alberico Gambino, Hilde Vautmans, Sergey Lagodinsky, Hans Neuhoff, Fabio De Masi, Michał Szczerba, Thijs Reuten, Petra Steger, Jaak Madison, Bernard Guetta, Markéta Gregorová, Zsuzsanna Borvendég, Pekka Toveri, Pina Picierno, Michał Dworczyk, Helmut Brandstätter, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte, Raphaël Glucksmann, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Davor Ivo Stier, Marcos Ros Sempere, Arkadiusz Mularczyk, Reinhold Lopatka, who also answered a blue-card question from Alexander Jungbluth, Tonino Picula, Mika Aaltola, who also answered a blue-card question from Merja Kyllönen, Tobias Cremer, Riho Terras and Ana Miguel Pedro.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Hélder Sousa Silva, Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Dainius Žalimas, Siegbert Frank Droese and Ondřej Dostál.

The following spoke: Marta Kos and Adam Szłapka.

Motions for resolutions to be tabled under Rule 136(2) would be announced at a later stage.

The debate closed.

Vote: next part-session.

(The sitting was suspended for a few moments.)

IN THE CHAIR: Roberta METSOLA
President

4. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 12:22.

5. Formal sitting – Address by Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada

The President made an address to welcome Ruslan Stefanchuk, Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada.

Ruslan Stefanchuk addressed the House.

(The sitting was suspended for a few moments.)

6. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 12:42.

7. Voting time

For detailed results of the votes, see also ‘Results of votes’ and ‘Results of roll-call votes’.

7.1. Conclusion of an agreement between the European Union and the government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services *** (vote)

Recommendation on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Agreement between the European Union and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on certain aspects of air services [10844/2024 – C10-0111/2024 – 2015/0188(NLE)] – Committee on Transport and Tourism. Rapporteur: Tomas Tobé (A10-0005/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION

Approved (P10_TA(2025)0008)

Parliament consented to the conclusion of the agreement.

(‘Results of votes’, item 1)

7.2. Conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde *** (vote)

Recommendation on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Protocol (2024-2029) implementing the Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of Cabo Verde [11267/2024 – C10-0087/2024 – 2024/0133(NLE)] – Committee on Fisheries. Rapporteur: Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral (A10-0004/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION

Approved (P10_TA(2025)0009)

Parliament consented to the conclusion of the agreement.

(‘Results of votes’, item 2)

7.3. Renewal of the Agreement on cooperation in science and technology between the European Community and Ukraine *** (vote)

Recommendation on the draft Council decision on the renewal of the Agreement on cooperation in science and technology between the European Community and Ukraine [14848/2024 – C10-0196/2024 – 2024/0240(NLE)] – Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. Rapporteur: Borys Budka (A10-0007/2025)

(Majority of the votes cast)

DRAFT COUNCIL DECISION

Approved (P10_TA(2025)0010)

Parliament consented to the renewal of the agreement.

(‘Results of votes’, item 3)

7.4. European Central Bank – annual report 2024 (vote)

Report on European Central Bank – annual report 2024 [2024/2054(INI)] – Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs. Rapporteur: Anouk Van Brug (A10-0003/2025)

The debate had taken place on 10 February 2025 (minutes of 10.2.2025, item 13).

(Majority of the votes cast)

MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION

Adopted (P10_TA(2025)0011)

(‘Results of votes’, item 4)

(The sitting was suspended at 12:53.)

IN THE CHAIR: Javi LÓPEZ
Vice-President

8. Resumption of the sitting

The sitting resumed at 12:58.

9. Approval of the minutes of the previous sitting

The minutes of the previous sitting were approved.

10. The need to address urgent labour shortages and ensure quality jobs in the health care sector (debate)

Commission statement: The need to address urgent labour shortages and ensure quality jobs in the health care sector (2025/2529(RSP))

Roxana Mînzatu (Executive Vice-President of the Commission) made the statement.

The following spoke: Dennis Radtke, on behalf of the PPE Group, Gabriele Bischoff, on behalf of the S&D Group, Gerald Hauser, on behalf of the PfE Group, Ruggero Razza, on behalf of the ECR Group, Vlad Vasile-Voiculescu, on behalf of the Renew Group, Maria Ohisalo, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Leila Chaibi, on behalf of The Left Group, Tomislav Sokol, Estelle Ceulemans, Marie-Luce Brasier-Clain, Aurelijus Veryga, Brigitte van den Berg, Tilly Metz, Catarina Martins, Jan-Peter Warnke, Liesbet Sommen, Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Pál Szekeres, Adrian-George Axinia, Olivier Chastel, Pernando Barrena Arza, Maria Zacharia, András Tivadar Kulja, Marianne Vind, Margarita de la Pisa Carrión, Michele Picaro, Kathleen Funchion, Adam Jarubas, Nicolás González Casares, Marie Dauchy, Beatrice Timgren, Elena Nevado del Campo, Johan Danielsson, Valérie Deloge, Mariateresa Vivaldini, Romana Tomc, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, and Alessandra Moretti.

IN THE CHAIR: Roberts ZĪLE
Vice-President

The following spoke: Philippe Olivier, Claudiu-Richard Târziu, Marit Maij, Malika Sorel, Francesco Ventola, Victor Negrescu and Evelyn Regner.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Sérgio Humberto, Maria Grapini, Oihane Agirregoitia Martínez, Ana Miranda Paz, João Oliveira, Lefteris Nikolaou-Alavanos, Dennis Radtke, Idoia Mendia and Rudi Kennes.

The following spoke: Roxana Mînzatu.

The debate closed.

11. Boosting vocational education and training in times of labour market transitions (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Boosting vocational education and training in times of labour market transitions (2025/2530(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Roxana Mînzatu (Executive Vice-President of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Dennis Radtke, on behalf of the PPE Group, Romana Jerković, on behalf of the S&D Group, Catherine Griset, on behalf of the PfE Group, Chiara Gemma, on behalf of the ECR Group, Brigitte van den Berg, on behalf of the Renew Group, Li Andersson, on behalf of The Left Group, Marcin Sypniewski, on behalf of the ESN Group, Maravillas Abadía Jover, Hannes Heide and Pál Szekeres.

IN THE CHAIR: Pina PICIERNO
Vice-President

The following spoke: Georgiana Teodorescu, Laurence Farreng, Nikos Pappas, Fidias Panayiotou, Gheorghe Falcă, Idoia Mendia, Elisabeth Dieringer, Marlena Maląg, Anna-Maja Henriksson, Andrzej Buła, Marc Angel, Mélanie Disdier, Ivaylo Valchev, Sérgio Humberto, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Sabrina Repp, Annamária Vicsek, Elena Donazzan, Eleonora Meleti, Isilda Gomes, Juan Carlos Girauta Vidal, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė and Marie Dauchy.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Nina Carberry, Nikolina Brnjac, Marcos Ros Sempere, Alicia Homs Ginel, Kateřina Konečná and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Glenn Micallef (Member of the Commission) and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

12. Wider comprehensive EU-Middle East strategy (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Wider comprehensive EU-Middle East strategy (2024/3015(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Dubravka Šuica (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: David McAllister, on behalf of the PPE Group, Yannis Maniatis, on behalf of the S&D Group, Jorge Martín Frías, on behalf of the PfE Group, Ana Miranda Paz, on certain remarks made by the previous speaker, Rihards Kols, on behalf of the ECR Group, Hilde Vautmans, on behalf of the Renew Group, Hannah Neumann, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Lynn Boylan, on behalf of The Left Group, Petras Gražulis, on behalf of the ESN Group, Antonio López-Istúriz White, Hana Jalloul Muro, António Tânger Corrêa, Joachim Stanisław Brudziński, Urmas Paet, Villy Søvndal, João Oliveira, who also answered a blue-card question from Ana Miranda Paz, Alexander Sell, Nikolaos Anadiotis, Hildegard Bentele, Francisco Assis, György Hölvényi, Marion Maréchal, Irena Joveva and Martin Schirdewan.

IN THE CHAIR: Nicolae ŞTEFĂNUȚĂ
Vice-President

The following spoke: Ruth Firmenich, Ingeborg Ter Laak, Lucia Annunziata, Cristian Terheş, Abir Al-Sahlani, Elena Yoncheva, Andrey Kovatchev, Evin Incir, Emmanouil Fragkos, Billy Kelleher, Alice Teodorescu Måwe, Davor Ivo Stier, Michał Szczerba, Wouter Beke, Nicolás Pascual de la Parte and Reinhold Lopatka.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Ana Miranda Paz, Marc Botenga and Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă.

The following spoke: Dubravka Šuica and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

13. Escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (2025/2553(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Dubravka Šuica (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Ingeborg Ter Laak, on behalf of the PPE Group, Marit Maij, on behalf of the S&D Group, Thierry Mariani, on behalf of the PfE Group, Alberico Gambino, on behalf of the ECR Group, Hilde Vautmans, on behalf of the Renew Group, Sara Matthieu, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Marc Botenga, on behalf of The Left Group, Petras Gražulis, on behalf of the ESN Group, Wouter Beke, Francisco Assis, György Hölvényi, Charles Goerens, Majdouline Sbai, Marcin Sypniewski, Lukas Mandl, Laura Ballarín Cereza, Jan-Christoph Oetjen, Saskia Bricmont, Hildegard Bentele, Murielle Laurent, Yvan Verougstraete, Giorgio Gori and Udo Bullmann, who also declined to take a blue-card question from Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Juan Fernando López Aguilar.

The following spoke: Dubravka Šuica and Adam Szłapka.

The following spoke: Hilde Vautmans, again on the subject of the debate.

Motions for resolutions tabled under Rule 136(2) to wind up the debate: minutes of 13.2.2025, item I.

The debate closed.

Vote: 13 February 2025.

14. Welcome

On behalf of Parliament, the President welcomed a delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia, who had taken a seat in the distinguished visitors’ gallery.

15. Political crisis in Serbia (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Political crisis in Serbia (2025/2554(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) made the statement on behalf of the Council.

IN THE CHAIR: Katarina BARLEY
Vice-President

Marta Kos (Member of the Commission) made the statement on behalf of the Commission.

The following spoke: Davor Ivo Stier, on behalf of the PPE Group, Tonino Picula, on behalf of the S&D Group, Annamária Vicsek, on behalf of the PfE Group, Alessandro Ciriani, on behalf of the ECR Group, Helmut Brandstätter, on behalf of the Renew Group, Vladimir Prebilič, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Konstantinos Arvanitis, on behalf of The Left Group, Petr Bystron, on behalf of the ESN Group, Loucas Fourlas, Alessandra Moretti, Thierry Mariani, Şerban Dimitrie Sturdza, Eugen Tomac, Gordan Bosanac, Kostas Papadakis, Reinhold Lopatka, Thijs Reuten, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Rasmus Nordqvist, Zoltán Tarr, Matjaž Nemec, Irena Joveva (The President explained how the interpreting system worked), Matej Tonin, Andreas Schieder, Dan Barna and Tomislav Sokol.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Seán Kelly, Nikos Papandreou, Sebastian Tynkkynen, Lukas Sieper and Diana Iovanovici Şoşoacă.

The following spoke: Marta Kos and Adam Szłapka.

The debate closed.

16. US AI chip export restrictions: a challenge to European AI development and economic resilience (debate)

Question for oral answer O-000001/2025 by Borys Budka, on behalf of the ITRE Committee, to the Commission: US AI chip export restrictions: a challenge to European AI development and economic resilience (B10-0002/2025) (2025/2539(RSP))

Borys Budka moved the question.

Henna Virkkunen (Executive Vice-President of the Commission) answered the question.

The following spoke: Wouter Beke, on behalf of the PPE Group, Matthias Ecke, on behalf of the S&D Group, Kris Van Dijck, on behalf of the ECR Group, Bart Groothuis, on behalf of the Renew Group, András László, on behalf of the PfE Group, Virginijus Sinkevičius, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Dario Tamburrano, on behalf of The Left Group, Eszter Lakos, who also answered a blue-card question from András László, Lina Gálvez and Barbara Bonte.

IN THE CHAIR: Ewa KOPACZ
Vice-President

The following spoke: Francesco Torselli, Michał Kobosko, Alexandra Geese, Aura Salla, Maria Grapini, Paulius Saudargas, Elisabeth Grossmann, Mirosława Nykiel, Brando Benifei, Paulo Cunha and Oliver Schenk.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Kamila Gasiuk-Pihowicz, Marc Botenga, Kateřina Konečná, Seán Kelly and Lukas Sieper.

The following spoke: Henna Virkkunen.

The debate closed.

17. Protecting the system of international justice and its institutions, in particular the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice (debate)

Council and Commission statements: Protecting the system of international justice and its institutions, in particular the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice (2025/2555(RSP))

Adam Szłapka (President-in-Office of the Council) and Michael McGrath (Member of the Commission) made the statements.

The following spoke: Alice Teodorescu Måwe, on behalf of the PPE Group, Francisco Assis, on behalf of the S&D Group, András László, on behalf of the PfE Group, Małgorzata Gosiewska, on behalf of the ECR Group, Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, on behalf of the Renew Group, Mounir Satouri, on behalf of the Verts/ALE Group, Mimmo Lucano, on behalf of The Left Group, Hana Jalloul Muro, Alessandro Ciriani, who also answered a blue-card question from Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, Catarina Vieira, Gaetano Pedulla’, Brando Benifei, Jaume Asens Llodrà, who also answered a blue-card question from João Oliveira, Rima Hassan (the President reminded the speaker of the rules on conduct), Chloé Ridel, Benedetta Scuderi, Alessandro Zan and Ana Miranda Paz.

The following spoke under the catch-the-eye procedure: Juan Fernando López Aguilar, Billy Kelleher, Tineke Strik, João Oliveira, Lukas Sieper and Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis.

The following spoke: Michael McGrath and Adam Szłapka.

The following spoke: Raquel García Hermida-Van Der Walle, concerning the last intervention by the Council (the President gave explanations).

The debate closed.

18. Explanations of vote

Written explanations of vote

Explanations of vote submitted in writing under Rule 201 appear on the Members’ pages on Parliament’s website.

19. Agenda of the next sitting

The next sitting would be held the following day, 12 February 2025, starting at 09:00. The agenda was available on Parliament’s website.

20. Approval of the minutes of the sitting

In accordance with Rule 208(3), the minutes of the sitting would be put to the House for approval at the beginning of the afternoon of the next sitting.

21. Closure of the sitting

The sitting closed at 20:52.

ATTENDANCE REGISTER

Present:

Aaltola Mika, Abadía Jover Maravillas, Adamowicz Magdalena, Aftias Georgios, Agirregoitia Martínez Oihane, Agius Peter, Agius Saliba Alex, Alexandraki Galato, Allione Grégory, Al-Sahlani Abir, Anadiotis Nikolaos, Anderson Christine, Andersson Li, Andresen Rasmus, Andriukaitis Vytenis Povilas, Androuët Mathilde, Angel Marc, Annemans Gerolf, Annunziata Lucia, Antoci Giuseppe, Arias Echeverría Pablo, Arimont Pascal, Arłukowicz Bartosz, Arnaoutoglou Sakis, Arndt Anja, Arvanitis Konstantinos, Asens Llodrà Jaume, Assis Francisco, Attard Daniel, Aubry Manon, Auštrevičius Petras, Axinia Adrian-George, Azmani Malik, Bajada Thomas, Baljeu Jeannette, Ballarín Cereza Laura, Bardella Jordan, Barley Katarina, Barna Dan, Barrena Arza Pernando, Bartulica Stephen Nikola, Bartůšek Nikola, Bay Nicolas, Bay Christophe, Beke Wouter, Beleris Fredis, Bellamy François-Xavier, Benea Adrian-Dragoş, Benifei Brando, Benjumea Benjumea Isabel, Beňová Monika, Bentele Hildegard, Berendsen Tom, Berger Stefan, Berg Sibylle, Berlato Sergio, Bernhuber Alexander, Biedroń Robert, Bielan Adam, Bischoff Gabriele, Blaha Ľuboš, Blinkevičiūtė Vilija, Blom Rachel, Bloss Michael, Bocheński Tobiasz, Bogdan Ioan-Rareş, Bonaccini Stefano, Bonte Barbara, Borchia Paolo, Borrás Pabón Mireia, Borvendég Zsuzsanna, Borzan Biljana, Bosanac Gordan, Bosse Stine, Botenga Marc, Boyer Gilles, Boylan Lynn, Brandstätter Helmut, Brasier-Clain Marie-Luce, Braun Grzegorz, Brejza Krzysztof, Bricmont Saskia, Brnjac Nikolina, Brudziński Joachim Stanisław, Bryłka Anna, Buchheit Markus, Buczek Tomasz, Buda Daniel, Buda Waldemar, Budka Borys, Bugalho Sebastião, Buła Andrzej, Bullmann Udo, Burkhardt Delara, Buxadé Villalba Jorge, Bystron Petr, Bžoch Jaroslav, Camara Mélissa, Canfin Pascal, Carberry Nina, Cârciu Gheorghe, Carême Damien, Casa David, Caspary Daniel, Cassart Benoit, Castillo Laurent, del Castillo Vera Pilar, Cavazzini Anna, Cavedagna Stefano, Ceccardi Susanna, Ceulemans Estelle, Chahim Mohammed, Chaibi Leila, Chastel Olivier, Chinnici Caterina, Cifrová Ostrihoňová Veronika, Ciriani Alessandro, Cisint Anna Maria, Clausen Per, Cormand David, Corrado Annalisa, Costanzo Vivien, Cotrim De Figueiredo João, Cowen Barry, Cremer Tobias, Crespo Díaz Carmen, Cristea Andi, Crosetto Giovanni, Cunha Paulo, Dahl Henrik, Danielsson Johan, Dauchy Marie, Dávid Dóra, David Ivan, Decaro Antonio, de la Hoz Quintano Raúl, Della Valle Danilo, Deloge Valérie, De Masi Fabio, De Meo Salvatore, Deutsch Tamás, Dibrani Adnan, Diepeveen Ton, Dieringer Elisabeth, Dîncu Vasile, Disdier Mélanie, Dobrev Klára, Doherty Regina, Doleschal Christian, Dömötör Csaba, Do Nascimento Cabral Paulo, Donazzan Elena, Dorfmann Herbert, Dostalova Klara, Dostál Ondřej, Droese Siegbert Frank, Düpont Lena, Dworczyk Michał, Ecke Matthias, Ehler Christian, Ehlers Marieke, Eriksson Sofie, Erixon Dick, Eroglu Engin, Estaràs Ferragut Rosa, Ezcurra Almansa Alma, Falcă Gheorghe, Farantouris Nikolas, Farreng Laurence, Farský Jan, Ferber Markus, Ferenc Viktória, Fernández Jonás, Fidanza Carlo, Firea Gabriela, Firmenich Ruth, Fita Claire, Flanagan Luke Ming, Fourlas Loucas, Fourreau Emma, Fragkos Emmanouil, Freund Daniel, Frigout Anne-Sophie, Friis Sigrid, Fritzon Heléne, Froelich Tomasz, Funchion Kathleen, Furet Angéline, Furore Mario, Gahler Michael, Gál Kinga, Gálvez Lina, Gambino Alberico, García Hermida-Van Der Walle Raquel, Garraud Jean-Paul, Gasiuk-Pihowicz Kamila, Geadi Geadis, Geese Alexandra, Geier Jens, Geisel Thomas, Gemma Chiara, Georgiou Giorgos, Gerbrandy Gerben-Jan, Germain Jean-Marc, Gerzsenyi Gabriella, Geuking Niels, Gieseke Jens, Giménez Larraz Borja, Girauta Vidal Juan Carlos, Glavak Sunčana, Glück Andreas, Glucksmann Raphaël, Goerens Charles, Gomart Christophe, Gomes Isilda, Gómez López Sandra, Gonçalves Bruno, Gonçalves Sérgio, González Casares Nicolás, González Pons Esteban, Gori Giorgio, Gosiewska Małgorzata, Gotink Dirk, Gozi Sandro, Grapini Maria, Gražulis Petras, Gregorová Markéta, Grims Branko, Griset Catherine, Gronkiewicz-Waltz Hanna, Groothuis Bart, Grossmann Elisabeth, Grudler Christophe, Gualmini Elisabetta, Guarda Cristina, Guetta Bernard, Guzenina Maria, Hadjipantela Michalis, Hahn Svenja, Haider Roman, Halicki Andrzej, Hansen Niels Flemming, Hassan Rima, Hauser Gerald, Häusling Martin, Hava Mircea-Gheorghe, Hazekamp Anja, Heide Hannes, Heinäluoma Eero, Henriksson Anna-Maja, Herbst Niclas, Herranz García Esther, Hetman Krzysztof, Hohlmeier Monika, Hojsík Martin, Holmgren Pär, Hölvényi György, Homs Ginel Alicia, Humberto Sérgio, Ijabs Ivars, Imart Céline, Incir Evin, Inselvini Paolo, Iovanovici Şoşoacă Diana, Jalloul Muro Hana, Jamet France, Jarubas Adam, Jerković Romana, Joński Dariusz, Joron Virginie, Jouvet Pierre, Joveva Irena, Juknevičienė Rasa, Jungbluth Alexander, Kabilov Taner, Kalfon François, Kaliňák Erik, Kaljurand Marina, Kalniete Sandra, Kamiński Mariusz, Kanev Radan, Kanko Assita, Karlsbro Karin, Kartheiser Fernand, Karvašová Ľubica, Katainen Elsi, Kefalogiannis Emmanouil, Kelleher Billy, Keller Fabienne, Kelly Seán, Kemp Martine, Kennes Rudi, Kircher Sophia, Knafo Sarah, Knotek Ondřej, Kobosko Michał, Köhler Stefan, Kohut Łukasz, Kokalari Arba, Kolář Ondřej, Kollár Kinga, Kols Rihards, Konečná Kateřina, Kopacz Ewa, Körner Moritz, Kountoura Elena, Kovatchev Andrey, Krah Maximilian, Krištopans Vilis, Kruis Sebastian, Krutílek Ondřej, Kubín Tomáš, Kuhnke Alice, Kulja András Tivadar, Kulmuni Katri, Kyllönen Merja, Kyuchyuk Ilhan, Lagodinsky Sergey, Lakos Eszter, Lalucq Aurore, Lange Bernd, Langensiepen Katrin, Laššáková Judita, László András, Latinopoulou Afroditi, Laurent Murielle, Laureti Camilla, Laykova Rada, Lazarov Ilia, Lazarus Luis-Vicențiu, Le Callennec Isabelle, Leggeri Fabrice, Lenaers Jeroen, Lewandowski Janusz, Lexmann Miriam, Liese Peter, Lins Norbert, Løkkegaard Morten, Lopatka Reinhold, López Javi, López Aguilar Juan Fernando, López-Istúriz White Antonio, Lövin Isabella, Lucano Mimmo, Luena César, Lupo Giuseppe, McAllister David, Madison Jaak, Maestre Cristina, Magoni Lara, Maij Marit, Maląg Marlena, Manda Claudiu, Mandl Lukas, Maniatis Yannis, Maran Pierfrancesco, Marczułajtis-Walczak Jagna, Maréchal Marion, Mariani Thierry, Marino Ignazio Roberto, Marquardt Erik, Martín Frías Jorge, Martins Catarina, Marzà Ibáñez Vicent, Matthieu Sara, Mavrides Costas, Mayer Georg, Mazurek Milan, Mažylis Liudas, Mebarek Nora, Mehnert Alexandra, Meimarakis Vangelis, Meleti Eleonora, Mendes Ana Catarina, Mendia Idoia, Mertens Verena, Mesure Marina, Metsola Roberta, Metz Tilly, Mikser Sven, Milazzo Giuseppe, Minchev Nikola, Miranda Paz Ana, Montero Irene, Montserrat Dolors, Morace Carolina, Moreira de Sá Tiago, Moreno Sánchez Javier, Moretti Alessandra, Motreanu Dan-Ştefan, Mularczyk Arkadiusz, Müller Piotr, Mureşan Siegfried, Nagyová Jana, Nardella Dario, Navarrete Rojas Fernando, Negrescu Victor, Nemec Matjaž, Nesci Denis, Neuhoff Hans, Neumann Hannah, Nevado del Campo Elena, Nica Dan, Niebler Angelika, Niedermayer Luděk, Niinistö Ville, Nikolaou-Alavanos Lefteris, Nikolic Aleksandar, Ní Mhurchú Cynthia, Noichl Maria, Nordqvist Rasmus, Novakov Andrey, Nykiel Mirosława, Obajtek Daniel, Ódor Ľudovít, Oetjen Jan-Christoph, Ohisalo Maria, Oliveira João, Olivier Philippe, Omarjee Younous, Ó Ríordáin Aodhán, Ozdoba Jacek, Paet Urmas, Pajín Leire, Palmisano Valentina, Panayiotou Fidias, Papadakis Kostas, Papandreou Nikos, Pappas Nikos, Pascual de la Parte Nicolás, Patriciello Aldo, Paulus Jutta, Pedro Ana Miguel, Pedulla’ Gaetano, Pellerin-Carlin Thomas, Peltier Guillaume, Penkova Tsvetelina, Pennelle Gilles, Pereira Lídia, Pérez Alvise, Peter-Hansen Kira Marie, Petrov Hristo, Picaro Michele, Picierno Pina, Picula Tonino, Piera Pascale, Pimpie Pierre, Piperea Gheorghe, de la Pisa Carrión Margarita, Pokorná Jermanová Jaroslava, Polato Daniele, Polfjärd Jessica, Popescu Virgil-Daniel, Pozņaks Reinis, Prebilič Vladimir, Princi Giusi, Pürner Friedrich, Rackete Carola, Radev Emil, Radtke Dennis, Rafowicz Emma, Ratas Jüri, Razza Ruggero, Rechagneux Julie, Regner Evelyn, Repasi René, Repp Sabrina, Ressler Karlo, Reuten Thijs, Riba i Giner Diana, Ricci Matteo, Ridel Chloé, Riehl Nela, Ripa Manuela, Ros Sempere Marcos, Roth Neveďalová Katarína, Rougé André, Ruissen Bert-Jan, Ruotolo Sandro, Rzońca Bogdan, Saeidi Arash, Salini Massimiliano, Salis Ilaria, Salla Aura, Sanchez Julien, Sancho Murillo Elena, Saramo Jussi, Sardone Silvia, Šarec Marjan, Sargiacomo Eric, Satouri Mounir, Saudargas Paulius, Sbai Majdouline, Sberna Antonella, Schaldemose Christel, Schenk Oliver, Scheuring-Wielgus Joanna, Schieder Andreas, Schilling Lena, Schwab Andreas, Scuderi Benedetta, Seekatz Ralf, Sell Alexander, Serrano Sierra Rosa, Serra Sánchez Isabel, Sidl Günther, Sienkiewicz Bartłomiej, Sieper Lukas, Simon Sven, Singer Christine, Sinkevičius Virginijus, Sippel Birgit, Sjöstedt Jonas, Śmiszek Krzysztof, Smith Anthony, Smit Sander, Sokol Tomislav, Solier Diego, Solís Pérez Susana, Sommen Liesbet, Sonneborn Martin, Sorel Malika, Sousa Silva Hélder, Søvndal Villy, Staķis Mārtiņš, Stancanelli Raffaele, Ştefănuță Nicolae, Steger Petra, Stier Davor Ivo, Storm Kristoffer, Stöteler Sebastiaan, Stoyanov Stanislav, Strack-Zimmermann Marie-Agnes, Streit Joachim, Strik Tineke, Strolenberg Anna, Sturdza Şerban Dimitrie, Stürgkh Anna, Sypniewski Marcin, Szczerba Michał, Szekeres Pál, Szydło Beata, Tamburrano Dario, Tânger Corrêa António, Tarczyński Dominik, Tarquinio Marco, Tarr Zoltán, Târziu Claudiu-Richard, Tavares Carla, Tegethoff Kai, Teodorescu Georgiana, Teodorescu Måwe Alice, Terheş Cristian, Ter Laak Ingeborg, Terras Riho, Tertsch Hermann, Thionnet Pierre-Romain, Timgren Beatrice, Tinagli Irene, Tobé Tomas, Tolassy Rody, Tomac Eugen, Tomašič Zala, Tomaszewski Waldemar, Tomc Romana, Tonin Matej, Topo Raffaele, Torselli Francesco, Tosi Flavio, Toussaint Marie, Tovaglieri Isabella, Toveri Pekka, Tridico Pasquale, Trochu Laurence, Tsiodras Dimitris, Tudose Mihai, Turek Filip, Tynkkynen Sebastian, Uhrík Milan, Vaidere Inese, Valchev Ivaylo, Vălean Adina, Van Brempt Kathleen, Van Brug Anouk, van den Berg Brigitte, Vandendriessche Tom, Van Dijck Kris, Van Lanschot Reinier, Van Leeuwen Jessika, Vannacci Roberto, Van Overtveldt Johan, Van Sparrentak Kim, Varaut Alexandre, Vasconcelos Ana, Vasile-Voiculescu Vlad, Vautmans Hilde, Vedrenne Marie-Pierre, Ventola Francesco, Verougstraete Yvan, Veryga Aurelijus, Vešligaj Marko, Vicsek Annamária, Vieira Catarina, Vilimsky Harald, Vincze Loránt, Vind Marianne, Vistisen Anders, Vivaldini Mariateresa, Volgin Petar, von der Schulenburg Michael, Vondra Alexandr, Voss Axel, Vozemberg-Vrionidi Elissavet, Vrecionová Veronika, Vázquez Lázara Adrián, Waitz Thomas, Walsh Maria, Walsmann Marion, Warborn Jörgen, Warnke Jan-Peter, Wąsik Maciej, Wawrykiewicz Michał, Wcisło Marta, Wechsler Andrea, Weimers Charlie, Werbrouck Séverine, Wiesner Emma, Wiezik Michal, Wilmès Sophie, Winkler Iuliu, Winzig Angelika, Wiseler-Lima Isabel, Wiśniewska Jadwiga, Wölken Tiemo, Wolters Lara, Yar Lucia, Yoncheva Elena, Zacharia Maria, Zalewska Anna, Žalimas Dainius, Zan Alessandro, Zarzalejos Javier, Zdechovský Tomáš, Zdrojewski Bogdan Andrzej, Zijlstra Auke, Zīle Roberts, Zingaretti Nicola, Złotowski Kosma, Zoido Álvarez Juan Ignacio, Zovko Željana, Zver Milan

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February 12, 2025

MIL-OSI Russia: The NSU Scientific Library has begun preparing to move to a new building housing flowing lecture halls

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Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

The NSU Scientific Library will be located on the first floor of the flow auditorium building, which is part of the facilities modern campus of NSU, being built as part of the national project “Youth and Children”, and is part of a multifunctional space with an area of about 2.5 thousand square meters. Permission to commission the new facility was received on December 28, 2024. In total, more than 600 thousand books with a total weight of about 180 tons will be transported in the coming months. In total, the capacity of the book depository in the new building will be almost 1 million copies.

— The locations in the flow auditorium building will be equipped with technologies from the NSU Artificial Intelligence Center based on the “smart home” principle. The state-of-the-art scientific library with elements of artificial intelligence in the new NSU campus is part of a multifunctional space: it includes a free-plan area where students can gather and work in groups, as well as quiet areas with media screens, acoustic panels with content generation that will be selected to suit the mood of the students. This is the most comfortable environment that sets students up not only for learning, but also for full self-realization, which corresponds to the objectives of the new national project “Youth and Children”, developed on behalf of the President of the Russian Federation, — noted Vice-Governor Irina Manuilova.

Library staff have already started packing books into bundles; the actual move will begin at the end of May, when the new building is completed with the necessary furniture and equipment. By September, the entire library collection will need to be moved and all books and magazines will need to be placed on shelves.

— The new building will have comfortable rooms for independent work of students with 24-hour access. Students will be able to use self-service stations to check out books that will appear in the open collection. They will be able to take them home and return them at any time. In the reading room, all literature will also be in open access — students will have the opportunity to independently choose the textbook or scientific publication of recent years that they are interested in, — said Tatyana Markova, Deputy Director of the NSU Scientific Library.

The library will have modern technical capabilities for its employees. Publications with open access will be equipped with radio frequency tags, which will allow for an automated inventory of this part of the collection.

The library will be equipped with a machine for automatic dust removal and maintenance of stored books, Depulvera. Books are cleaned of dust and particles of harmful microorganisms from six sides, directly in the machine chamber. Rotating self-cleaning brushes made of natural materials that are safe for processing books and documents are used for this.

The book depositories will also be equipped with mobile shelves with an electric drive and computer control. The compact storage system will allow free placement of library funds, while the capabilities of the existing book depository of NSU have long been exhausted.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Polytechnic University presented the book “Peter the Great: Meanings and Discourses of Time”

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

On February 7, in anticipation of two important dates in Russian history – the 300th anniversary of the death of Russian Emperor Peter I and Russian Science Day, the House of Books hosted a presentation of the monograph “Peter the Great: Meanings and Discourses of Time”, written by Marina Arkannikova, Director of the Higher School of Media Communications and Public Relations of the SPbPU Institute of Geography.

The Arts Hall of the Book House brought together students and teachers of the Polytechnic University, residents and guests of the city for an important conversation about the legacy of the first Russian emperor. The discussion combined a historical assessment and analysis of existential threats, geopolitical challenges to Russia’s sovereignty, as well as tools for protecting the Russian world. Introducing her scientific work, Marina Sergeevna spoke about the idea of the publication and emphasized that the key task of the book was to rethink the contours of Russia’s civilizational future through the prism of Peter’s legacy.

“Three centuries later, the genius of Peter the Great not only continues to amaze and excite the imagination, but has also determined the development of Russian social and political thought throughout this time, and has been the starting point for discussions about the historical fate of Russia and discussions about Russian civilization. His geopolitical vision and political rhetoric today, more than ever, are in tune with the country’s national security strategy, which defends sovereign rights to identity and statehood, the preservation of the nation’s cognitive code, and the protection of the mentality of the Russian world,” Marina Arkannikova addressed the meeting participants. “And today, on the eve of the date of Peter I’s death, this is not only a tribute to his memory, but also a relevant dialogue with the past, which helps us understand the present and future of our country.”

The research conducted by Marina Sergeevna is fundamentally important for modern science, since it is a calm constructive attitude to the colossal potential of the Peter the Great theme, which records the museumification of Peter’s legacy, the politics of memory. Therefore, this book is very important today, – noted the author of the preface to the publication, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation Grigory Tulchinsky.

Speaking about the empirical part of the study, Marina Sergeevna thanked the Director General of the State Hermitage, Honorary Doctor of SPbPU Mikhail Piotrovsky for the opportunity to carry out sociological research of visitors to the Peter the Great Gallery, as well as for the provided photo materials from the exhibition. She expressed sincere gratitude for the support in the work on the publication to the reviewers, designer, editor, and administration of the Publishing and Printing Center of the Polytechnic University.

Marina Arkannikova emphasized the value of the fact that the book presentation took place in the year of the 115th anniversary of the Polytechnic being given the name “St. Petersburg Polytechnic Institute of Emperor Peter the Great”. She told the audience that on January 19, 1910, Emperor Nicholas II signed a decree on assigning this status, which the university held until 1918, and only in 2015, on the initiative of SPbPU Rector Andrei Rudskoy, the Polytechnic was returned to its historical name.

After the presentation, the audience asked questions. They noted the multifaceted and contradictory nature of Peter’s image, the influence of his reforms on Russian society and culture. Concluding the meeting, the presenter reminded that the book can be purchased at the Dom Knigi store.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Europe: Press release – EP TODAY, Wednesday, 12 February
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Commission 2025 Work Programme and new competitiveness strategy

At 9.00, Commissioner Śefčovič will present the Commission’s 2025 work programme, followed by a discussion with MEPs and Polish EU Affairs Minister Szłapka. In an afternoon debate, starting around 14.00, plenary will review the recently tabled proposal for a new competitiveness roadmap, with Commission Vice-President Séjourné and Minister Szłapka.

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Repression in Russia one year after Navalny’s murder

MEPs will examine the Kremlin’s continued repression of Russia’s political opposition a year after the murder of Alexei Navalny, in a debate starting around 10.30.

US withdrawal from WHO and the Paris deal and suspension of external aid

Starting around 16.30, MEPs and Commissioner Lahbib will debate the consequences of the US Administration’s decision to pull out of the World Health Organisation and the Paris Agreement on climate change, as well as the impact of the suspension of US humanitarian and development aid.

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In brief

Support to EU regions bordering Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. From around 15.00, plenary will debate with Commission Vice-President Fitto and Minister Szłapka EU support to regions sharing borders with Russia, Belarus and Ukraine.

Seven years after the Kuciak murders: threats to journalists in the EU. MEPs will assess with Commissioner McGrath the state of media freedom across the EU and discuss how to ensure the protection of journalists.

Mental health of Europe’s youth. MEPs and Commissioner Micallef will discuss how to tackle increasing mental health issues among European young people.

Human rights in Türkiye, Nicaragua and Nigeria. MEPs and Commissioner Micallef will consider the recent dismissals and arrests of mayors in Türkiye, repression in Nicaragua and the risk of the death penalty in Nigeria for blasphemy charges. Three draft resolutions will be put to a vote by plenary on Thursday.

Collaboration between conservatives and far right. In this session’s topical debate at 13.00, MEPs will discuss with Commission Vice-President Séjourné and Polish Minister Szłapka whether collaboration between conservatives and far right threatens competitiveness in the EU.

Votes

At noon, plenary will vote, among others, on:
- New VAT rules for the digital age, and
- Improved administrative cooperation in the field of taxation.
Live coverage of the plenary session can be found on Parliament’s webstreaming and on EbS+.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: In 2024, investors purchased more than 250 thousand square meters of non-residential real estate from the city

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

Last year, entrepreneurs and individuals purchased more than one and a half thousand commercial real estate properties from the capital. This was reported by the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property Maxim Gaman.

“In 2024, following the results of auctions and the preemptive right of purchase, investors acquired over 1.7 thousand premises and buildings with a total area of 254.3 thousand square meters from the city. Two-thirds of the objects were sold through electronic auctions, which allowed attracting the maximum number of applicants and revealing the investment potential of the lots,” Maxim Gaman emphasized.

The new owners use the acquired premises for various types of business activities, including opening offices, cafes, and order pick-up points. This contributes to the development of infrastructure and the creation of jobs in the capital.

Commercial real estate objects are located in different areas of the city. The most popular with investors were those located in the Central, Western and Southwestern administrative districts. Thus, in the center of Moscow, entrepreneurs and individuals purchased more than 300 non-residential premises with an area of 46.1 thousand square meters, in the west – over 240 with an area of about 28.6 thousand square meters, and in the southwest – about 230 objects with a total area of 34.4 thousand square meters.

“The opportunity to purchase commercial real estate directly from the city is in demand among entrepreneurs. In 2024, at auctions for the sale of such properties, an average of eight participants bid for one lot,” noted the head of the capital’s Department of Competition Policy

Kirill Purtov.

Information about current offers from the city is published onMoscow investment portal. To participate in the auction, you will need registration on the Roseltorg platform and an enhanced qualified electronic signature. The organizer of the auction is Moscow City Department of Competition Policy.

Development of electronic services for business corresponds to the objectives of the national project “Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State” and the regional project of the city of Moscow “Digital Public Administration”.

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MIL-OSI Russia: 897 old houses have been completely resettled since the beginning of the renovation program

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Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

Since the beginning of the renovation program, residents of more than 1,200 old houses have begun to move or have already moved into new apartments with improved finishing and high-quality repairs. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

“Since the start of the renovation program in the capital, residents of 1,208 old houses have begun resettling. 897 of these buildings have already been completely resettled. The pace is growing: if in 2018-2019, 26 buildings were completely resettled, then in 2024 their number reached 307. Completely resettled houses are dismantled using smart demolition technology. New residential complexes with accompanying infrastructure are being built on the vacated sites,” said Vladimir Efimov.

Thus, in 2020, residents moved out of 56 old buildings, in 2021 – from 69, in 2022 and 2023 – from more than 400 in total.

“The largest number of houses were completely resettled in the South-Eastern Administrative District – 148 buildings were vacated there. In the east and west of the capital – 130 and 115 respectively. Almost 360 new buildings have been prepared for residents of old houses since the beginning of the renovation program. As part of the creation of a high-quality urban environment, the areas around residential complexes are being improved: comprehensive landscaping is being carried out, children’s and sports playgrounds, recreation areas are being equipped. In addition, video surveillance cameras are being installed for the safety of residents,” added the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of Urban Development Policy

Vladislav Ovchinsky.

In exchange for old housing, the city provides participants in the renovation program with comfortable apartments that are no less in area and number of rooms than the previous ones or have a larger area due to more spacious kitchens, corridors and bathrooms.

According to the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the capital’s Department of City Property Maxim Gaman, 148.5 thousand people lived in 897 houses resettled under the renovation program. All of them have already become owners of equivalent housing in new buildings. In the southeast of the capital, more than 26.9 thousand people who lived in 148 old buildings signed contracts for apartments in modern complexes. In the east, more than 20.4 thousand city residents from 130 such houses became new residents. In the west, more than 18.4 thousand Muscovites from 115 resettled buildings received the keys to comfortable apartments.

The first floors of the constructed complexes are non-residential. They are intended for the placement of social and commercial facilities.

Previously Mayor of Moscow congratulated The 200,000th resident who has begun resettlement under the renovation program.

The renovation program was approved in August 2017. It concerns about a million Muscovites and provides for the resettlement of 5,176 houses. Earlier, Sergei Sobyanin instructed to double the pace of implementation of the renovation program.

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

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: 14 new charging stations for electric buses installed in Moscow

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Moscow continues to develop its eco-friendly transport network. Since the beginning of this year, 14 new charging stations for electric buses have appeared in the Ivanovskoye, Dmitrovsky and Konkovo districts. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov.

“With the advent of new charging stations, more electric buses are being put on routes instead of buses. Today, more than 360 ultra-fast chargers have been installed in the capital, which provide operation for over 2.3 thousand electric buses. We are expanding the network of environmentally friendly urban transport, as instructed by Sergei Sobyanin,” said Maxim Liksutov.

To recharge the battery, the electric bus drives up to the station and the pantograph is connected to the charging dome. The charging stations are suitable for all models of electric buses and work in any weather.

Eco-friendly and comfortable transport

Moscow is the leader in Europe in the number of electric buses. Replacing one bus with this type of eco-friendly transport reduces carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere by 60 tons per year.

Since 2022, electric buses with improved equipment have been arriving in the capital. These models have adaptive interior lighting: it changes from cold to warm at 2:00 p.m., making the trip more comfortable. The front route indicator, enlarged by 18 percent, makes it easier to see the vehicle number from afar. To maintain the temperature in the interior, an electric heater is installed, which does not have a negative impact on the environment.

The range of modern electric buses has been increased from 40–50 to 80–90 kilometers while maintaining the same weight of the vehicle. In 2024, updated KamAZ and LiAZ buses began to hit the road.

For the convenience of passengers, the cabins are equipped with a climate control system, USB and Type-C ports for charging gadgets, as well as media screens that broadcast up-to-date information about the next stops.

Infrastructure for electric buses

Moscow became the first city in Russia to start building modern electric bus parks. In 2022, the largest park in Europe, Krasnaya Pakhra, opened in TiNAO. In 2023, the Mitino park was built, providing 20 districts of the capital and two cities in the Moscow region with an environmentally friendly mode of transport. At the end of 2023, the Saltykovka innovative park began operating, serving routes in the east of Moscow. Today, electric buses are charged and serviced at 12 sites of Mosgortrans State Unitary Enterprise.

New equipment deliveries and development of charging infrastructure will allow creating more routes. Today, about 2.3 thousand electric buses run on more than 180 routes.

In accordance with the objectives of the national project “Infrastructure for life” In the capital, much attention is paid to the modernization of social and communal infrastructure, including increasing the number of convenient public transport routes and updating 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 regular suburban rail transport for more than 30 million residents of 11 regions of Russia.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Capital projects receive awards at international exhibition in Bangkok

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Three capital projects received awards at the International Exhibition of Intellectual Property, Inventions, Innovations and Technologies IPITEX 2025, which was held in Bangkok. This was reported by Maria Bagreeva, Deputy Mayor of Moscow, Head of the Department of Economic Policy and City Development.

The gold medal in the category “Construction, civil engineering and architecture” was won by the collection of standards for assessing the costs of operating urban facilities (SN-2012). The organizers also awarded it a special prize for the high level of the product.

The electronic robotic system “Risk-Based Approach to Execution of Government Contracts” won the gold medal in the category “Robotics, Electronics, Automation, Internet of Things and Software”. In addition, the project was awarded a special prize by the Japan Intellectual Property Association (JIPA) as the best innovative IT development.

The investment program registry won a silver medal in the category “Environmental protection, energy, water supply, green technologies”. In addition, it was awarded a diploma by the World Association of Women Inventors and Entrepreneurs as the best development.

“The digital technologies that Moscow is implementing to improve the quality of life of the population and improve the business climate of the Russian capital are receiving recognition from the expert community at the international level. The SN-2012 collection contains prices for all types of work and services for the maintenance and repair of schools, clinics, parks, roads, bridges and other city facilities. This information helps the city avoid unjustified costs and provides businesses with equal conditions for participation in government procurement,” noted Maria Bagreeva.

She also emphasized that the robotic system “Risk-oriented approach to the execution of state contracts” allows organizations to control the timely payment of contracts and reduces the time for auditing subordinate institutions. The register of investment programs, in turn, simplifies the interaction between project initiators and potential investors, which accelerates the implementation of significant city initiatives.

In 2024, the main IPITEX awards were given to the Unified Data Warehouse database, as well as the digital mechanism for forming purchases in the healthcare system within the Expertise platform. The model for predicting citizens’ fees in the Tariff information and analytical system won a bronze medal.

The International Exhibition of Intellectual Property, Inventions, Innovations and Technologies IPITEX has been held in Bangkok since 1995 under the auspices of the National Research Council under the patronage of the King of Thailand and the International Federation of Inventors Associations. In 2025, 680 developers from 22 countries took part in it.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: A residential area with a kindergarten will appear in the Sokolinaya Gora district under the KRT program

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In the Sokolinaya Gora area, three sites will be reorganized under the integrated development of territories (IDT) program. The corresponding draft resolution published on the mos.ru portalThis was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Urban Development Policy and Construction Vladimir Efimov.

“Located in the east of the capital, three sites with a total area of 2.47 hectares are part of one integrated development project. It is planned to build a modern residential area with a kindergarten for the purposes of the renovation program. The total area of the property will be 46.5 thousand square meters. Investments in the development of the site are estimated at 7.7 billion rubles, and the annual budget effect is 28.7 million rubles,” said Vladimir Efimov.

The plots are located near the Izmailovo station of the Moscow Central Circle and the Partizanskaya station of the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya metro line.

“The total area of new buildings for the purposes of the renovation program will be 41.5 thousand square meters. On the ground floors of residential buildings, there will be retail and utility facilities, as well as catering establishments. A kindergarten for 250 children will appear on the territory of the block. As a result, the city will receive about 65 jobs. All areas will be improved, landscaped, and new roads will be built here,” said the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property

Maxim Gaman.

Trees and shrubs will be planted on the territory, children’s and sports playgrounds will be equipped, as well as recreation areas for city residents.

According to the Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of Urban Development Policy Vladislav Ovchinsky, in the Sokolinaya Gora area, residential complexes will be built for the purposes of the renovation program, the total area of apartments in which will be approximately over 24 thousand square meters. This will provide housing for about 900 Muscovites. Apartments for occupancy will be handed over with a finished, improved finish. The entrances will be equipped with rooms for concierges and stroller storage, and lights and video surveillance cameras will be installed on the territory.

According to the program of integrated development of territories, multifunctional city quarters are being created, where roads, comfortable housing and all necessary infrastructure are being designed on the site of former industrial zones and inefficiently used areas. Currently, 302 KRT projects with a total area of about 4.2 thousand hectares are at various stages of implementation in the capital. This work is being carried out on behalf of the Mayor of Moscow.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: 33 residential complexes built in the south of the capital under the renovation program

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In the Southern Administrative District (SAD), 33 new buildings were built under the renovation program. They are located in 10 districts, said the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the Department of Urban Development Policy of the capital Vladislav Ovchinsky.

In total, 378 houses in the district are to be resettled. More than 82 thousand Muscovites will receive new apartments.

“In total, in 33 residential complexes built under the renovation program in the Southern Administrative District, more than 6.8 thousand apartments with finished improved finishing have been equipped. Most new buildings appeared in the Tsaritsyno district – 10 buildings, in which more than two thousand apartments have been prepared. In Nagatinsky Zaton, five new buildings with more than a thousand apartments have been erected. In Danilovsky and Nagorny districts – four residential complexes each, in which in total there are more than 1.6 thousand apartments,” Vladislav Ovchinsky specified.

Trees and shrubs are planted near new houses, lawns and flower beds are laid out, children’s and sports playgrounds, as well as recreation areas are set up.

Earlier Sergei Sobyanin congratulated The 200,000th resident who has begun resettlement under the renovation program.

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

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

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: The second stage of improvement of the territory near the Pykhtino metro station has been completed

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Capital specialists urban economy complex completed the second stage of landscaping the area near the Pykhtino metro station. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Landscaping Petr Biryukov.

“The main objectives were to improve pedestrian and transport accessibility of the new station, organize convenient approaches and driveways to it, and adapt the spaces to the needs of local residents. The boundaries of the work included Aviakonstruktora Petlyakova Street, Projected Drives No. 7654 and 7653a,” noted Petr Biryukov.

Overhead lines near the metro station were removed into a 1.8-kilometer cable duct. In addition, almost 900 meters of drainpipes were laid.

As part of the project, more than 10 thousand square meters of sidewalk pavement and 22.4 thousand square meters of asphalt on the roadway were renewed, new markings were applied, and about 320 road signs were installed.

The specialists also installed almost 80 modern lanterns. Unregulated crossings were equipped with 36 contrast lighting supports.

In addition, a 26,000 square meter lawn was laid out near the Pykhtino metro station, and a skate park was set up near the Solntsevo Park shopping center.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Olympic champions fulfilled the dream of a capital schoolgirl

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Professional athletes fulfilled the dream of 17-year-old Margarita, a pupil of a center for orphans, as part of the project “Let’s Be Friends!” The girl attended a training session with experienced figure skaters, reported Anastasia Rakova, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Social Development.

“We strive to create comfortable and favorable conditions for children who find themselves in a difficult life situation. Thanks to the “Let’s Be Friends!” project, young Muscovites can find friends, mentors, and decide on a career choice. Over 4.5 years, the project has helped fulfill more than 220 children’s wishes, including meeting famous people. This time, we decided to organize training for the children on Vorobyovy Gory under the guidance of outstanding athletes. The day before, on February 11, Olympic champions held a master class for the children of orphanages at the skating rink of the Palace of Pioneers. Professional figure skaters, bobsledders, and hockey players showed the children the techniques of sharp turns and braking on ice,” said Anastasia Rakova.

Margarita’s friends from orphanage centers, as well as Olympic champion and president of the Association for the Development of Mass Figure Skating Ekaterina Deputat (Bobrova) and world championship medalist, master of sports Andrey Deputat came to support her. They conducted a full training session for the beginning figure skater, paying attention to the correct body position, technique of performing steps, turns, safe falls and basic elements of figure skating.

According to Margarita, she liked the spins, runs and skating on one leg the most. She had seen these elements at competitions before, and now she could repeat them herself. The girl quickly mastered the new movements and even helped her friends. She noted that she received a boost of inspiration and will continue to develop in her favorite sport.

“We started the master class with a number performed by Andrey to inspire the children. Our main message is that all children understand that everyone is capable of mastering figure skating, it is not as difficult as it seems. Margarita skates very well, it is clear that she is truly inspired and this helps her not to give up, even when she did not succeed the first time. We will be glad to see her in the ranks of amateur figure skaters,” Ekaterina Deputat emphasized.

Olympic bobsleigh champion Dmitry Trunenkov and famous hockey players Aslan Raisov and Stanislav Katsuba taught children hockey skating. They demonstrated the techniques of acceleration, sharp turns, balancing and stopping on the ice. The children enthusiastically mastered new skills that develop strength, coordination and endurance. Dmitry, on behalf of all the participants of the “Star Troopers” team, wished the children to be confident in their abilities, not to be afraid to set the most ambitious goals and go towards their dreams, and he and his colleagues and friends will always help with this.

The Let’s Be Friends! project helps orphans and children from families in difficult life situations find friends, mentors and decide on a future profession. Last year, the participants met cosmonauts and visited the Moscow Planetarium. Movie and TV fans were able to talk to famous actors and see how news is created. A meeting with Olympic champion Alina Zagitova brought special joy.

The project’s partners have already reached 15 organizations. In addition to the representatives of “Star Troopers”, the participants include, for example, the Moscow transport team, the Moscow Zoo, the Alliance for the Protection of Children in the Digital Environment, the Spartak football club, and the Che theater.

Anyone can make the dream of the children in orphanage centers come true. You can learn more about the project and join it on the official website.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: On Senate Floor, Rosen Announces Opposition to Tulsi Gabbard Confirmation as Director of National Intelligence

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Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
Watch Senator Rosen’s Full Remarks HERE.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) spoke on the Senate floor to oppose the confirmation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. In her remarks, Senator Rosen emphasized Gabbard’s lack of qualifications to lead the U.S. Intelligence Community. She also voiced her serious concerns about Gabbard’s connections to America’s adversaries, including Vladimir Putin and other brutal dictators.
Below are excerpts of Senator Rosen’s floor remarks:
Every member of this body is sworn to protect our national security and safety and the well-being of the American people. There is no more important responsibility for Congress to fulfill than this.
Senators take an oath to defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic.
And when the American people go to sleep at night, they rest assured that our homeland will be kept safe.
[…]
At a time of rising global threats, having Tulsi Gabbard serving in this role would make America less safe. And I want to say that again – would make us less safe. Full stop.
Our allies are dumbfounded, and our adversaries, well, in Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, and all over the world – they’re laughing at us.
They’re laughing at the idea that the United States of America would weaken its national security by placing someone so deeply unqualified in such a critical role for our safety, for our security.
Our adversaries, well, they are overjoyed that they’re going to have an ally leading the American Intelligence Community.
And my concerns, they’re not political. After all, Ms. Gabbard and I used to serve in Congress together in the same caucus when she represented a district from Hawaii as a Democrat.
My concerns are that she not only lacks the qualifications needed, but that she has also peddled talking points straight from the Kremlin.
Think about it. Tulsi Gabbard has never worked in intelligence before. As a member of the House of Representatives, she didn’t even serve on the House Intelligence Committee.
During her time in the House, Ms. Gabbard actually voted against – she voted against – critical national security-related legislation, like increased funding for preventing terrorism in high-density, high-threat level urban areas like my city of Las Vegas. She voted against all of that security for Nevada.
This funding was actually pursued by former Nevada congressman Joe Heck, who’s a Republican, and it’s something I’ve continued working to secure in the Senate.
And yet, Tulsi Gabbard, she voted against [the] bipartisan proposal to protect our cities from terrorism.
And she was the only member of [the] House Armed Services Committee to vote against the National Defense Authorization Act every year during markup.
As concerning as her lack of experience and tendency to vote against our security is, Ms. Gabbard’s history of cozying up to America’s adversaries is far, far more troubling.
Her actions and words suggest that she has been directly influenced by foreign propaganda, whether that comes from Russia, from Syria, or other brutal dictatorships.
[…]
Just look at her justification of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine, which she did not blame [on] Vladimir Putin, who, let’s be clear, is entirely responsible for the invasion.
Instead, Ms. Gabbard has parroted Putin’s talking points and placed blame on the United States and on NATO for Russia’s vile assault upon the Ukrainian people.
We can also look at her attempts to give cover to Syria’s former dictator Bashar Al Assad, who used chemical weapons on his own people, killing kids, killing babies – killing babies in his own attempt to hold onto power.
Ms. Gabbard even went to Syria to buddy up with Assad and then came back to the U.S. to defend his killing of innocent men, women, and children. Those babies he killed to hang onto power.
It’s sickening actually.
It’s a betrayal of our country’s values.
Time and time again, Ms. Gabbard has rejected the findings and conclusions of our own intelligence officials, and has instead chosen to, well, cozy up to dictators and our adversaries.
[…]
I urge my colleagues to review Ms. Gabbard’s recent hearing before the Senate […] Select Committee on Intelligence. In response to almost every question, Tulsi Gabbard avoided providing any real answer. Whether it came from a Democrat or a Republican, she simply dodged the questions over and over and over.
And that’s not leadership; this is not an example of someone who is qualified; and this is not a candidate who will keep America safe.
I urge my Republican colleagues to join me in listening to common sense, to thinking about our men and women who serve, to think about folks around the globe, to think about everyone here in America to reject this clearly unqualified and dangerous nominee.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Let’s have President Trump nominate someone else who we can agree is qualified for this critical and consequential role who has our nation’s best interests in their heart.
Tulsi Gabbard is not that person.
The safety and well-being of our country depend on having a qualified nominee.
Again, I urge my Republican [colleagues] to join us, to reject Tulsi Gabbard and put someone up who has the heart and experience to do this important job.
Thank you.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Sobyanin: Moscow Zoo takes first place in the world in species diversity

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63 species of animals have become new residents of the Moscow Zoo. Rare animals listed in the Red Book have also taken up residence in the enclosures. This was reported by Sergei Sobyanin in his telegram channel.

“In total, 300 new inhabitants from two dozen regions of Russia and other countries appeared here last year. Among them are three Malayan bear cubs: Masha, Luchik and Zvezdochka.

The names have been chosenMuscovites in the Active Citizen project,” the Mayor of Moscow wrote.

Source: Sergei Sobyanin’s Telegram channel @Mos_Sobyanin

New residents have also settled in the “Animal Island” exhibit. Now you can see spotted hyenas there. In addition, as part of international cooperation, a black vulture was brought to the Moscow Zoo from the Alma-Ata Zoo.

Two bison from Belarus have arrived at the zoo in Veliky Ustyug. This is part of a program to form a sustainable population of these animals. Since August, 37 dogs have been living on the zoo’s territory near Moscow, transported from shelters in the Kursk regionThey are cared for by staff and volunteers.

The Moscow Zoo has become the first in the world in terms of the diversity of its collection. It is home to more than 1,200 species of animals, including such rare ones as Amur leopards and Sumatran orangutans.

This year, the Moscow Zoo celebrates its 161st birthday. In honor of the holiday, guests will be given themed excursions, master classes, lectures, film screenings, interactive classes, and quests. You can visit them from February 12 to 16.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: President Lai meets Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla of the Kingdom of Eswatini

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Presidential Office thanks US and Japan for joint leaders’ statement
On February 7 (US EST), President Donald Trump of the United States and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru of Japan issued a joint leaders’ statement reiterating “the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait as an indispensable element of security and prosperity for the international community.” In the statement, the two leaders also “encouraged the peaceful resolution of cross-strait issues, and opposed any attempts to unilaterally change the status quo by force or coercion” and “expressed support for Taiwan’s meaningful participation in international organizations.” Presidential Office Spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) on February 8 expressed sincere gratitude on behalf of the Presidential Office to the leaders of both countries for taking concrete action to demonstrate their firm support for peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and for Taiwan’s international participation. Spokesperson Kuo pointed out that there is already a strong international consensus on the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The spokesperson emphasized that Taiwan, as a responsible member of the international community, is capable and willing to work together with the international community and will continue strengthening its self-defense capabilities as it deepens its trilateral security partnership with the US and Japan and works alongside like-minded countries to uphold the rules-based international order. The spokesperson said that Taiwan will work toward ensuring a free and open Taiwan Strait and Indo-Pacific region, as well as global peace, stability, and prosperity, as it continues to act as a force for good in the world.

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President Lai’s response to Pope Francis’s 2025 World Day of Peace message
President Lai Ching-te recently sent a letter to Pope Francis of the Catholic Church in response to his message marking the 58th World Day of Peace. The following is the full text of the president’s letter to the pope: Your Holiness, In your message for the 2025 World Day of Peace entitled Forgive us our trespasses: grant us your peace, you called for a cultural change that would bring an end to the governance of interpersonal and international relations by a logic of exploitation and oppression and herald true and lasting peace. I wholeheartedly admire and identify with your point of view. Since transitioning from a medical career to politics, I have remained true to my original intentions in the sense that, while a doctor can help only one person at a time, a public servant can simultaneously assist many people in resolving the difficulties affecting their lives. In my inaugural address in May 2024, I pledged that every day of my term, I would strive to act justly, show mercy, and be humble, which accord with the teachings of the Bible. I promised to treat the Taiwanese people as family and prove myself worthy of their trust and expectations. With an unwavering heart, I have accepted the people’s trust and taken on the solemn responsibility of leading the nation forward and building a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous new Taiwan. In this new year, the changing international landscape continues to present many grave challenges to democratic nations around the world. As the Russia-Ukraine war persists, the steady convergence of authoritarian regimes, including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, threatens the rules-based international order and severely impacts peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific and the world at large. Your Holiness has stated that war is a defeat for everyone. I, too, firmly believe that peace is priceless and that war has no winners. A high level of consensus has formed in the international community on upholding peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwanese people also maintain an unyielding commitment to safeguarding a way of life that encompasses freedom, equality, democracy, and human rights. Taiwan will continue to spare no effort in preserving regional peace and stability and serving as a pilot for global peace. In your World Day of Peace message, you urged prosperous countries to assist poorer ones. This compassion is truly touching. Taiwan is proactively implementing values-based diplomacy and, under the Diplomatic Allies Prosperity Project, enhancing allies’ development through a range of initiatives. Over many years, Taiwan has accumulated abundant and unique experience of providing foreign assistance. Seeking to foster self-reliance among disadvantaged countries, we have extended genuine support to help alleviate poverty through such avenues as strengthening basic infrastructure, transferring technology, and cultivating talent. In your message, you reminded countries worldwide that assistance should not be merely an isolated act of charity and pointed to the need to devise a new global financial framework so that food crises, climate change, and other challenges could be jointly addressed. I hold this view in high regard. I therefore earnestly hope that international organizations will stop excluding Taiwan for political reasons. Taiwan is willing to shoulder its international responsibilities so that it can contribute and share its valuable experience through many global platforms. On behalf of the government and people of the Republic of China (Taiwan), I again express our interest in collaborating with the Holy See to advance world peace through concrete action. We also aspire to demonstrate Taiwanese values and the Taiwanese spirit and work together with the Holy See to uphold the core values of justice, democracy, freedom, and peace. Please accept, Your Holiness, the renewed assurances of my highest consideration, as well as my best wishes for your good health and the continued growth of the Catholic Church.

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President Lai meets former US Vice President Mike Pence
On the afternoon of January 17, President Lai Ching-te met with former Vice President of the United States Mike Pence. In remarks, President Lai thanked former Vice President Pence for his contributions to the deepening of Taiwan-US relations, noting that he actively helped to strengthen Taiwan-US cooperation and facilitate the normalization of military sales to Taiwan, and did his utmost to deepen the Taiwan-US economic partnership. The president indicated that former Vice President Pence also spoke up for Taiwan on numerous occasions at international venues, backing Taiwan’s international participation. President Lai expressed hope for a stronger Taiwan-US partnership to maintain peace and stability throughout the world, and that the two sides can advance bilateral exchanges in such areas as the economy, trade, and industry. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: I am delighted to welcome former Vice President Pence and Mrs. Karen Pence to the Presidential Office. Former Vice President Pence is not only an outstanding political leader in the US, but also a staunch supporter of Taiwan on the international stage. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our deepest gratitude to former Vice President Pence for his contributions to the deepening of Taiwan-US relations. Thanks to former Vice President Pence’s strong backing, ties between Taiwan and the US rose to unprecedented heights during President Donald Trump’s first administration. Former Vice President Pence actively helped to strengthen Taiwan-US security cooperation and facilitate the normalization of military sales to Taiwan, helping Taiwan reinforce its self-defense capabilities. He also did his utmost to deepen the Taiwan-US economic partnership. Former Vice President Pence also paid close attention to the military threats and diplomatic isolation faced by Taiwan. He spoke up for Taiwan on numerous occasions at international venues, taking concrete action to back Taiwan’s international participation. We were truly grateful for this. As we speak, China’s political and military intimidation against Taiwan persist. China and other authoritarian regimes, such as Russia, North Korea, and Iran, are continuing to converge and present serious challenges to democracies around the globe. At this moment, free and democratic nations must come together to bolster cooperation. I believe that a stronger Taiwan-US partnership can be an even more powerful force in maintaining peace and stability throughout the world. Former Vice President Pence has previously supported the signing of a trade agreement between Taiwan and the US. Taiwan looks forward to continuing to work with the new US administration and Congress to advance bilateral exchanges in such areas as the economy, trade, and industry. This is the first time that former Vice President Pence and Mrs. Pence are visiting Taiwan, and their visit is significantly meaningful for Taiwan-US exchanges. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I want to extend a warm welcome. Moving forward, I hope we will jointly realize even more fruitful achievements through Taiwan-US cooperation. Former Vice President Pence then delivered remarks, thanking President Lai for his hospitality on his and his wife’s first visit to Taiwan, saying that it is an honor to be here to reaffirm the bonds of friendship between the people of America and the people of Taiwan, which are strong and longstanding. The former vice president indicated that the American people admire the people of Taiwan and all that has been accomplished in a few short decades for Taiwan to rise to one of the world’s preeminent economic powers and free societies. He said that he is grateful for President Lai’s courageous and bold leadership of Taiwan, and grateful to be able to express the support of the overwhelming majority of the American people for this alliance. Former Vice President Pence indicated that the values shared by Taiwan and the US, including freedom, the rule of law, and respect for human rights, bind us together in a partnership that transcends geographic boundaries and cultures. He then assured President Lai that China’s increasingly aggressive posture in the Taiwan Strait and across the Indo-Pacific, for the values and interests that both sides share, is deeply concerning to the American people. Former Vice President Pence stated that America is a Pacific nation, and is committed to the status quo, adding that they recognize it is China that wants to change the status quo that America, Taiwan, and other allies in the region want to preserve, which has created an environment of extraordinary growth and prosperity. The former vice president concluded by once again thanking President Lai and his team for their gracious hospitality and conveying best wishes to him and the people of Taiwan. Former Vice President Pence then assured President Lai that just as Taiwan will never surrender its freedom, he will continue to be a voice for a strong US-Taiwan relationship in the defense and the benefit of Taiwan, the US, and the free world. Later that day, Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao hosted a banquet for former Vice President Pence and his delegation at Taipei Guest House to thank him for his longstanding friendship and staunch support for Taiwan-US ties.

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2025-02-08
President Lai meets delegation to 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of US president and vice president
On the morning of January 16, President Lai Ching-te met with Taiwan’s delegation to the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. In remarks, President Lai stated that democratic Taiwan stands united, working hard to deepen Taiwan-US ties together. He then entrusted the delegation with three missions: to convey best wishes from the people of Taiwan, convey our firm commitment to democracy, and help Taiwan-US relations reach a new milestone. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: The 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the US will be held on January 20. I want to thank Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜), president of the Legislative Yuan, for accepting my invitation to lead our nation’s representative delegation to the event. I also thank Legislative Yuan Members Ko Chih-en (柯志恩), Wang Ting-yu (王定宇), Ko Ju-chun (葛如鈞), Lee Yen-hsiu (李彥秀), Chen Kuan-ting (陳冠廷), Kuo Yu-ching (郭昱晴), and Chen Gau-tzu (陳昭姿) for joining this visit to the US to attend the inauguration of President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance. We have gathered together today despite differences in party affiliation because in democratic Taiwan, while parties may compete domestically, when it comes to engagement externally, they stand united and share responsibility, working hard to deepen Taiwan-US ties and strive for the best interests of the nation. We share the value of defending freedom and democracy, and we share the goal of advancing peace and prosperity. Today, we engage with the world together as those from the same country – the Republic of China (Taiwan). In this complex and volatile new international landscape, and as the nation faces difficulties and challenges, I want to stress that in Formosa, there is no hostility that cannot be let go, and no hardship that cannot be overcome. Unity is the most important, and I hope that Taiwan can stand united, because there is true strength in unity. Democratic Taiwan must stand united in engaging with the world and initiate exchanges with confidence. On that ground, I am entrusting this delegation with three key missions. First, convey best wishes from the people of Taiwan. Just last year, Taiwan and the US celebrated the 45th anniversary of the passage of the Taiwan Relations Act. And on May 20, the US sent a senior bipartisan delegation to congratulate me and Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao on our inauguration. As the leader of this cross-party delegation, Speaker Han must clearly convey the well-wishes of the people of Taiwan, congratulate President Trump and Vice President Vance on their inauguration, and wish success to the new administration and prosperity to the US. Second, clearly convey the firm commitment of the people of Taiwan to democracy. The theme of these inaugural ceremonies is “Our Enduring Democracy: A Constitutional Promise.” Taiwan and the US share the universal value of democracy and are staunch allies. I hope that the delegation can faithfully convey the firm commitment to democracy that the people of Taiwan have, which will not change even in the face of authoritarian threats. Taiwan is willing to stand side by side with the US and other members of the democratic community to defend the sustainable development of global democracy and prevent the expansion of authoritarianism. Third, help Taiwan-US relations reach a new milestone. In recent years, Taiwan-US relations have continued to grow, with the first agreement under the Taiwan-US Initiative on 21st Century Trade having formally taken effect last month. This morning, the House of Representatives also passed the US-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. I hope that the delegation can help Taiwan-US relations reach a new milestone through these exchanges so that our relations continue to grow, our cooperation expands even more, and so that we can achieve even greater success after the new administration takes office. Four years ago, Taiwan’s representative to the US inaugural ceremonies was Vice President Hsiao, who was then our representative to the US. Everyone has a lot to learn from her. I have specially invited everyone here to converse so that you can draw from Vice President Hsiao’s experience and ensure an even smoother visit. Washington, DC was also hit by a rare blizzard recently, and the weather has been very cold, so make sure to stay warm. I am sending everyone off with hand warmers and thermoses so that you can bring some warmth from Taiwan with you on your journey. And I ask that Speaker Han exercise his wisdom to help generate some warmth between the ruling and opposition parties through cooperation, which they can then bring back to Taiwan. Let us unite to give our all for diplomacy so that we can unite to give our all for Taiwan. I wish the delegation a smooth and safe trip, and hope your missions can be carried out successfully. Speaker Han then delivered remarks, stating that it was an honor to be invited by President Lai to organize a delegation to represent our nation at the 60th Inaugural Ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the US in Washington, DC, and express the Republic of China’s sincere and cordial best wishes. The Legislative Yuan’s president has assumed this important task numerous times in the past, he said, not only to represent the government of the Republic of China, but also to take on the mission of conveying the voices of 23 million people. He went on to say that he is honored to take up the baton, lead eight legislators to the US to attend this celebration that will attract global attention, and express sincere best wishes to newly elected President Trump, Vice President Vance, and the new administration’s team. As enjoined by President Lai, he hopes the delegation’s trip will help open a new chapter in Taiwan-US exchanges. Speaker Han stated that the US is the most free and democratic country in the world. He noted that in 1776 in the US Declaration of Independence, founding father Thomas Jefferson propounded the concept of “unalienable rights,” and emphasized that the people have a right to freedom and the pursuit of happiness, democratic ideas that have long been rooted in the people’s hearts. Today, he said, democracy is also embedded in the DNA of Taiwan’s 23 million people, and this hard-won democratic achievement is a result of the concerted efforts of our pioneering predecessors, thinkers, and activists over the past 100 years. Speaker Han stated that during this visit, the Legislative Yuan delegation hopes to convey the voice of Taiwan as a democratic country. Taiwan’s security, he said, is like the four legs of a table: The first leg is defending the Republic of China, the second is defending freedom and democracy, the third is maintaining Taiwan-US relations, and the fourth is maintaining cross-strait peace. The delegation will travel to the US amidst severe cold weather to show that we value our relationship with the US, and our citizens have great hopes and expectations. Speaker Han stated that this will be a cross-party delegation of eight legislators, all of whom have a strong sense of mission. He hopes that all democratic nations will acknowledge Taiwan’s importance, and pay attention to Taiwan’s 23 million people. The delegation, he said, will do its utmost to convey the goodwill and warmth that the people of Taiwan give to each and every one of our good friends.

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2025-02-08
President Lai confers decoration on former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis
On the morning of January 14, President Lai Ching-te conferred the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon upon former Minister of Foreign Affairs Gabrielius Landsbergis of the Republic of Lithuania in recognition of his remarkable contributions to deepening Taiwan-Lithuania relations. In remarks, President Lai thanked former Minister Landsbergis for standing firmly with Taiwan and remaining a staunch defender of democratic values, yielding fruitful cooperative results. The president expressed hope that the two countries will engage in even more cooperation and exchanges in such areas as the economy, trade, technology, and culture, and continue to advocate for the values of freedom and democracy so that together we can contribute even more to our nations’ development and to peace and prosperity throughout the world. A translation of President Lai’s remarks follows: Today, by conferring the Order of Brilliant Star with Special Grand Cordon upon former Minister Landsbergis, we recognize his outstanding contributions during his time as foreign minister of Lithuania. On behalf of the people of Taiwan, I thank him for the key role he has played in deepening Taiwan-Lithuania relations. During the COVID-19 pandemic, thanks to the efforts of former Minister Landsbergis, Lithuania was the first European nation to donate vaccines to Taiwan. On that occasion, he stated that “freedom-loving people should look out for each other.” His statement was very moving and left a deep impression on many Taiwanese people. We will never forget it. Former Minister Landsbergis has continued to express the spirit of those words through his concrete actions. With his staunch support, Taiwan and Lithuania have mutually established representative offices. Moreover, our representative office in Lithuania was the first in Europe to incorporate “Taiwan” in its name. As for bilateral cooperation, Taiwan and Lithuania have seen fruitful results in such fields as semiconductors, laser technology, finance, and medicine. Be it overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic or resisting expanding authoritarianism, former Minister Landsbergis has stood firmly with Taiwan and remained a staunch defender of democratic values. We greatly admire and appreciate his spirit. Today, authoritarian regimes continue to converge, posing threats and challenges to democracies around the world. Taiwan, Lithuania, and other democratic countries must come closer together, drawing on the strength of unity, so as to jointly safeguard freedom and democracy and uphold the rules-based international order. Looking ahead, we hope that Taiwan and Lithuania will engage in even more cooperation and exchanges in such areas as the economy, trade, technology, and culture. Let us continue to advocate for the values of freedom and democracy. Together, we can contribute even more to our nations’ development and to peace and prosperity throughout the world. In closing, I once again thank you, former Minister Landsbergis, for your support and for all that you have done for Taiwan. We welcome you and your wife to visit often. I wish you both a smooth and successful visit in Taiwan, and hope you leave with lasting memories. Former Minister Landsbergis then delivered remarks, saying that it is a great honor to receive the decoration today. He noted that only partially can he accept the honor, as there have been many people who worked together with him in the ministry and in the whole country who support the people of Taiwan and see the benefit of supporting democracy in Taiwan. He often says that in Lithuania they remember well the fight for their freedom, and just today, he mentioned, he was shown the permanent exhibition in the Presidential Office, where he saw similar pictures of Taiwanese people fighting for democracy. He emphasized that not even one generation has passed since these events took place here in Taipei or similar events took place in Vilnius. Former Minister Landsbergis said that decision-makers in the Lithuanian government are either people who were themselves fighting for freedom, or, as in his case, those who were sitting on the shoulders of parents who were fighting for freedom. So for them, he underlined, freedom, democracy, liberty, and sovereignty are very real concepts that they cherish, not just things read about in a history book. He said that this is the main connector between Lithuania and Taiwan, a feeling of freedom and support for each other. Former Minister Landsbergis stated that in the face of authoritarians who do not wish us prosperity, who do not wish us freedom and future achievements, what he expects from the future is that the friendship, collaboration, and mutual support between Lithuania and Taiwan will inspire others to join in. This, he said, will make other countries not be afraid to support freedom and democracy, and will allow our group of friends to continue to grow. Lithuanian history, the former minister said, is difficult, and a big part of it was fighting for their freedom. He explained that during the 19th century when Lithuania was part of Russia’s empire, they had several revolutions and uprisings with the aim of becoming free, and that they were fighting for that freedom alongside Poland and Belarus. He then applied a phrase that they used in the revolution of 1864 – “for your freedom and ours,” meaning that they will continue to fight for their freedom while helping Taiwan fight for ours. Also in attendance at the ceremony were former Minister Landsbergis’ wife Dr. Austėja Landsbergienė and Lithuanian Representative to Taiwan Paulius Lukauskas.

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2025-01-01
President Lai delivers 2025 New Year’s Address
On the morning of January 1, President Lai Ching-te delivered his 2025 New Year’s Address, titled “Bolstering National Strength through Democracy to Enter a New Global Landscape,” in the Reception Hall of the Presidential Office. President Lai stated that today’s Taiwan is receiving international recognition for its performance in many areas, among them democracy, technology, and economy. In this new year, he said, Taiwan must be united, and we must continue on the right course. The president expressed hope that everyone in the central and local governments, regardless of party, can work hard together, allowing Taiwan sure footing as it strides forward toward ever greater achievements. President Lai emphasized that in 2025, we must keep firm on the path of democracy, continue to bolster our national strength, make Taiwan more economically resilient, enhance the resilience of supply chains for global democracies, and continue working toward a Balanced Taiwan and generational justice, ensuring that the fruits of our economic growth can be enjoyed by all our people. The president said that Taiwan will keep going strong, and we will keep walking tall as we enter the new global landscape. A translation of President Lai’s address follows: Today is the first day of 2025. With a new year comes new beginnings. I wish that Taiwan enjoys peace, prosperity, and success, and that our people lead happy lives. Taiwan truly finished 2024 strong. Though there were many challenges, there were also many triumphs. We withstood earthquakes and typhoons, and stood firm in the face of constant challenges posed by authoritarianism. We also shared glory as Taiwan won the Premier12 baseball championship, and now Taiwanese people around the world are all familiar with the gesture for Team Taiwan. At the Paris Olympics, Wang Chi-lin (王齊麟) and Lee Yang (李洋) clinched another gold in men’s doubles badminton. Lin Yu-ting (林郁婷) took home Taiwan’s first Olympic gold in boxing. At the International Junior Science Olympiad, every student in our delegation of six won a gold medal. And Yang Shuang-zi’s (楊双子) novel Taiwan Travelogue, translated into English by King Lin (金翎), became a United States National Book Award winner and a tour de force of Taiwan literature on the international level. Our heroes of Taiwan are defined by neither age nor discipline. They have taken home top prizes at international competitions and set new records. They tell Taiwan’s story through their outstanding performances, letting the world see the spirit and culture of Taiwan, and filling all our citizens with pride. My fellow citizens, we have stood together through thick and thin; we have shared our ups and downs. We have wept together, and we have laughed together. We are all one family, all members of Team Taiwan. I want to thank each of our citizens for their dedication, fueling Taiwan’s progress and bringing our nation glory. You have given Taiwan even greater strength to stand out on the global stage. In this new year, we must continue bringing Taiwan’s stories to the world, and make Taiwan’s successes a force for global progress. In 2025, the world will be entering a new landscape. Last year, over 70 countries held elections, and the will of the people has changed with the times. As many countries turn new pages politically, and in the midst of rapid international developments, Taiwan must continue marching forward with steady strides. First, we must keep firm on the path of democracy. Taiwan made it through a dark age of authoritarianism and has since become a glorious beacon of democracy in Asia. This was achieved through the sacrifices of our democratic forebears and the joint efforts of all our citizens. Democracy’s value to Taiwan lies not just in our free way of life, or in the force driving the diverse and vigorous growth of our society. Democracy is the brand that has earned us international trust in terms of diplomacy. No matter the threat or challenge Taiwan may face, democracy is Taiwan’s only path forward. We will not turn back. Domestic competition among political parties is a part of democracy. But domestic political disputes must be resolved democratically, within the constitutional system. This is the only way democracy can continue to grow. The Executive Yuan has the right to request a reconsideration of the controversial bills passed in the Legislative Yuan, giving it room for reexamination. Constitutional institutions can also lodge a petition for a constitutional interpretation, and through Constitutional Court adjudication, ensure a separation of powers, safeguard constitutional order, and gradually consolidate the constitutional system. The people also have the right of election, recall, initiative, and referendum, and can bring together even greater democratic power to show the true meaning of sovereignty in the hands of the people. In this new year, the changing international landscape will present democratic nations around the world with many grave challenges. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and conflict between Israel and Hamas rage on, and we are seeing the continued convergence of authoritarian regimes including China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, threatening the rules-based international order and severely affecting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region and the world at large. Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are essential components for global security and prosperity. Taiwan needs to prepare for danger in times of peace. We must continue increasing our national defense budget, bolster our national defense capabilities, and show our determination to protect our country. Everyone has a responsibility to safeguard Taiwan’s democracy and security. We must gather together every bit of strength we have to enhance whole-of-society defense resilience, and build capabilities to respond to major disasters and deter threats or encroachment. We must also strengthen communication with society to combat information and cognitive warfare, so that the populace rejects threats and enticements and jointly guards against malicious infiltration by external forces. Here at home, we must consolidate democracy with democracy. Internationally, we must make friends worldwide through democracy. This is how we will ensure security and peace. The more secure Taiwan, the more secure the world. The more resilient Taiwan, the sounder the defense of global democracy. The global democratic community should work even closer together to support the democratic umbrella as we seek ways to resolve the war in Ukraine and conflict between Israel and Hamas. Together, we must uphold stability in the Taiwan Strait and security in the Indo-Pacific, and achieve our goal of global peace. Second, we must continue to bolster our national strength, make Taiwan more economically resilient, and enhance the resilience of supply chains for global democracies. In the first half of 2024, growth in the Taiwan Stock Index was the highest in the world. Our economic growth rate for the year as a whole is expected to reach 4.2 percent, leading among the Four Asian Tigers. Domestic investment is soaring, having exceeded NT$5 trillion, and inflation is gradually stabilizing. Export orders from January to November totaled US$536.6 billion, up 3.7 percent from the same period in 2023. And compared over the same period, exports saw a 9.9 percent increase, reaching US$431.5 billion. Recent surveys also show that in 2024, the average increase in salaries at companies was higher than that in 2023. Additionally, over 90 percent of companies plan to raise salaries this year, which is an eight-year high. All signs indicate that Taiwan’s economic climate continues to recover, and that our economy is growing steadily. Our overall economic performance is impressive; still, we must continue to pay attention to the impact on Taiwan’s industries from the changing geopolitical landscape, uncertainties in the global economic environment, and dumping by the “red supply chain.” For a nation, all sectors and professions are equally important; only when all our industries are strong can Taiwan be strong as a nation. Our micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are the lifeblood of Taiwan, and the development of our various industrial parks has given Taiwan the impetus for our prosperity. We must carry the spirit of “Made in Taiwan” forward, bringing it to ever greater heights. Thus, beyond just developing our high-tech industry, our Executive Yuan has already proposed a solution that will help traditional industries and MSMEs comprehensively adopt technology applications, engage in the digital and net-zero twin transition, and develop channels, all for better operational structures and higher productivity. Taiwan must continue enhancing its economic resilience. In recent years, Taiwan has significantly increased its investments in the US, Japan, Europe, and the New Southbound countries, and such investment has already surpassed investment in China. This indicates that our efforts in diversifying markets and reducing reliance on any single market are working. Moving forward, we must keep providing assistance so that Taiwan industries can expand their global presence and market internationally from a solid base here in Taiwan. At the same time, Taiwan must use democracy to promote economic growth with the rest of the world. We must leverage our strengths in the semiconductor and AI industries. We must link with democratic countries so that we can together enhance the resilience of supply chains for global democracies. And through international cooperation across many sectors, such as UAVs, low-orbit communications satellites, robots, military, security and surveillance, or biopharmaceuticals, renewable energy technology, new agriculture, and the circular economy, we must keep abreast of the latest cutting-edge technology and promote diverse development. This approach will help Taiwan remain a leader in advancing global democratic supply chains, ensuring their security and stability. Third, we must continue working toward a Balanced Taiwan and generational justice, ensuring that the fruits of our economic growth can be enjoyed by all our people. Democracy means the people have the final say. Our nation belongs to all 23 million of us, without regard for ethnic group, generation, political party, or whether we live in urban or rural areas. In this new year, we must continue to pursue policies that promote the well-being of the nation and the people. But to that end, the central government needs adequate financial resources to ensure that it can enact each of these measures. Therefore, I hope that the ruling and opposition parties can each soberly reconsider the amendments to the Act Governing the Allocation of Government Revenues and Expenditures and find a path forward that ensures the lasting peace and stability of our country. For nine consecutive years, the minimum wage has continued to rise. Effective today, the minimum monthly salary is being raised from NT$27,470 to NT$28,590, and the hourly salary from NT$183 to NT$190. We hope by raising the pay for military personnel, civil servants, and educators for two consecutive years, coupled with benefits through wage increases and tax reductions, that private businesses will also raise wages, allowing all our people to enjoy the fruits of our economic growth. I know that everyone wants to pay lower taxes and rent. This year, we will continue to promote tax reductions. For example, unmarried individuals with an annual income of NT$446,000 or less can be exempt from paying income tax. Dual-income families with an annual income of NT$892,000 or less and dual-income families with two children aged six or younger with an annual income of NT$1,461,000 or less are also exempt from paying income tax. Additionally, the number of rent-subsidized housing units will also be increased, from 500,000 to 750,000 units, helping lighten the load for everyone. This year, the age eligibility for claiming Culture Points has been lowered from 16 to 13 years, so that now young people aged between 13 and 22 can receive government support for experiencing more in the arts. Also, our Taiwan Global Pathfinders Initiative is about to take effect, which will help more young people in Taiwan realize their dreams by taking part in education and exchange activities in many places around the world. We are also in the process of establishing a sports ministry to help young athletes achieve their dreams on the field, court, and beyond. The ministry will also be active in developing various sports industries and bringing sports and athletics more into the lives of the people, making our people healthier as a result. This year, as Taiwan becomes a “super-aged society,” we will launch our Long-term Care 3.0 Plan to provide better all-around care for our seniors. And we will expand the scope of cancer screening eligibility and services, all aimed at creating a Healthy Taiwan. In addition, Taiwan will officially begin collecting fees for its carbon fee system today. This brings us closer in line with global practices and helps us along the path to our goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. We will also continue on the path to achieving a Balanced Taiwan. Last month, the Executive Yuan launched the Trillion NT Dollar Investment National Development Plan and its six major regional flagship projects. Both of these initiatives will continue to expand the investment in our public infrastructure and the development of local specialty industries, narrowing urban-rural and wealth gaps so that all our people can live and work in peace and happiness. My fellow citizens, today’s Taiwan is receiving international recognition for its performance in many areas, among them democracy, technology, and economy. This tells us that national development is moving in the right direction. In this new year, Taiwan must be united, and we must continue on the right course. We hope that everyone in the central and local governments, regardless of party, can work hard together to ensure that national policies are successfully implemented, with the people’s well-being as our top priority. This will allow Taiwan sure footing as it strides forward toward ever greater achievements. In this new year, we have many more brilliant stories of Taiwan to share with the world, inspiring all Taiwanese, both here and around the world, to cheer time and again for the glory of Taiwan. Taiwan will keep going strong. And we will keep walking tall as we enter the new global landscape. Thank you.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Retrospectives, festivals, solo exhibitions. The main projects of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art in 2025

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The Moscow Museum of Modern Art is planning a large-scale program for 2025. Visitors will be presented with retrospectives, personal exhibitions of young artists and research projects, and the museum will also take part in regional festivals. Details are in the mos.ru article.

“The museum is one of the city’s key venues where Muscovites and visitors to the capital can get acquainted with contemporary art. This year we are implementing more than 40 exhibitions, including a large-scale project dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War,” noted the Minister of the Moscow Government, head of the city Department of Culture

Alexey Fursin.

In February, the exhibition “This is the best we have. The Art Newspaper Russia’s choice” opens in the building on Gogolevsky Boulevard (10). It is based on the most striking interviews with artists published in the publication over the past 10 years and collected in the book “The Art Newspaper Russia presents: 25 interviews with contemporary artists. 2014–2024”. The title of the exhibition was inspired by the work of Valery Chtak, one of the authors whose works will be on display. It will bring together artists of different generations — from Ilya Kabakov and Erik Bulatov to Recycle Group — and will demonstrate a wide range of creative approaches, a variety of styles and views represented on the Russian art scene.

On April 30, an exhibition dedicated to the 80th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War will open in the building on Petrovka. The anniversary project focuses not only on works from the museum’s collection, but also on Russian military memorials and monuments. The exhibition is dedicated to commemorative practices — visual forms of collective cultural memory of the last 30 years. The curators examine striking artistic ensembles, often complex works by groups of authors. One of the central themes of the exhibition is Victory Park on Poklonnaya Gora in Moscow, the ontology of images and themes associated with the Great Patriotic War. Of the diverse works of art from the 20th–21st centuries, those were chosen that reflect the phenomenon of memory not literally, but on a symbolic level. The exhibition also includes works by artists who are war veterans and works created in 1941–1945.

In the autumn, Petrovka will host the exhibition “Head of a Contemporary. From the Collection of Denis Khimilyayne”, curated by Alexander Dashevsky. The project will unite works of Soviet unofficial art and Russian contemporary art, and will help to understand the principles of selection and the taste of the collector. The exhibition, consisting of 18 sections, will reveal a wide variety of topics – from fear and despair to humor, paradoxes and dreamlike images. The exhibition will feature works by Vadim Sidur, Boris Sveshnikov, Nikita Alekseev, Vladimir Yankilevsky, Khaim Sokol, Vladislav Mamyshev-Monroe, Semyon Faibisovich, Boris Orlov, Francisco Infante-Arana and other masters.

Personal projects of contemporary artists

In March, Gogolevsky Boulevard will host an exhibition by Evgenia Tut about human self-awareness, being in a place of power, and sacred encounters. In August, the same place will host an exhibition by Georgy and Irina Totibadze, covering 10 years of their work and displaying both widely known and new works. In the spring, Petrovka will host a series of works by LU (Lyusya Solovieva) created specifically for the Moscow Museum of Modern Art and dedicated to the nuances of human emotions that often remain unexpressed. In the summer, the same place will host an exhibition by Ksenia Dranish, an artist who addresses images of the unconscious through painting, ceramics, installations, and video art. At the end of the year, Gogolevsky Boulevard will host an exhibition by Rostan Tavasiev, “The Hare’s Path to the Stars,” bringing together the author’s key works from the last 20 years, from game motifs to science fiction.

Also in 2025, solo exhibitions of Elena Surovtseva, Irina Zatulovskaya, Oleg Ivaschenko, Alexandra Mitlyanskaya and other authors will be presented.

In June, a retrospective exhibition of Boris Messerer will open in the building on Gogolevsky Boulevard. The exposition will allow us to follow the entire creative path of the outstanding painter, graphic artist, and stage designer, who worked in various genres. This project will be one of the key events of the upcoming season for the museum. Viewers will see both Messerer’s early works and his latest series of abstract compositions. For the second time in Moscow, Boris Asafovich’s early paintings from the 1950s and 1960s will be shown.

Work will continue with the legacy of outstanding authors of the second half of the 20th century. In the fall, the museum will introduce visitors to a retrospective of Yevgeny Gorokhovsky (1951–2021), timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of his birth. The exhibition will showcase key works from museum collections and private collections, as well as works that have not been exhibited before.

Research projects

In 2025, the Moscow Museum of Modern Art will continue to develop its research initiatives. The long-term program “Collection. Viewpoint” offers a new look at works from the museum’s collection. One of the projects will be the exhibition “Love Me as I Love You”, dedicated to the theme of romantic relationships. Object art, video art and photography will be displayed alongside classical painting. In May, the exhibition “In the Closet” will open, where artists will explore the transformation of furniture and familiar and customary forms into artistic ideas through their interpretation. In the summer, the exhibition “Early Graphics by Viktor Umnov and Its Context” will open, focusing on form-building in graphics of the 1960s and revealing the artist’s work in a broader cultural context.

In the autumn, the EMA Expo 2025 exhibition will open in the museum’s educational centre (17 Ermolaevsky Lane) – a large-scale event dedicated to the themes of sound, technological art and related disciplines.

Vadim Sidur Museum and Dmitry Nalbandyan Museum-Workshop

The Vadim Sidur Museum will continue to explore the artist’s personal myth. This year’s projects will unite the image of a symbolic garden and its significance in the culture and work of Vadim Sidur. Viewers will see sculptures, graphic series, archival materials and excerpts from literary works, and will also be able to consider his art in the context of the latest artistic practices. This will open up opportunities for contemporary young artists – the museum plans to exhibit works by Anastasia Rybakova and Alexander Pozin in dialogue with the works of Vadim Sidur.

The Dmitry Nalbandyan Museum and Studio will continue to rethink the return to the Soviet past through the artist’s personal experience and history, and will display documents and museum items. The young artist Kutka will work on studying Nalbandyan’s personal archive at the invitation of the museum. The project will include a series of photographic works with embroidery, installations and textiles that will draw attention to the connection of times and the memory of generations, and will also allow us to turn to the legacy of Nalbandyan’s family archives from the Soviet period.

Regional projects and support for young artists

In the summer, the interdisciplinary festival of contemporary art “Tuzhi-art” will be held for the third time in the land art park “Tuzhi” (Zabaikalsky Krai), in which the museum will take part. One of the goals of the project is to preserve the unique identity of this place and integrate it into the all-Russian cultural context. In 2025, four creative residences will open at the festival.

The series of regional projects will be continued by the festival of contemporary art “Territory. Irkutsk”, where the Moscow Museum of Modern Art will present an exhibition from its collection. This exhibition will be the second project in Irkutsk within the framework of a joint program with the festival. Among its main objectives are the development of cultural exchange and familiarization of viewers with one of the largest collections of Russian art of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Support for young artists is a very important area of the museum’s activity. Over the years, thanks to it, viewers have become acquainted with dozens of aspiring authors, and many of their names have since become known to the general public. This year, the exhibition halls on Gogolevsky Boulevard will present five personal projects by artists Oksana Afanasyeva, Yulia Vorobyova, Yukiko Ogawa, Maria Smolyaninova, and Elena Sharganova.

There will also be a traditional annual exhibition of young art, “Workshop,” where artists will be able to work with the museum’s collections, conduct artistic research, and show the results of their work within the museum’s walls in December 2025.

In addition, it is worth noting the cooperation with other institutions. As part of the continuation of a long-term joint program with the GES-2 Culture House, the museum will help artists implement their projects using high-quality materials and advanced equipment. The result this year will be two exhibition projects at the main sites of the Moscow Museum of Modern Art.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: For walks and family recreation: what the sites of the Winter in Moscow project will delight you with

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At the project sites “Winter in Moscow” you can immerse yourself in a real fairy tale. Installations, colorful lights, designer photo zones and cozy winter gardens make the city truly festive and turn a walk with family and friends into a magical adventure.

For example, at the beginning of Kuznetsky Most Street a Christmas station appeared. There you can warm up with hot drinks and buy holiday souvenirs. The upper part of the street was decorated with a pine forest, through which a Christmas express rushes. And decorations, gazebos and snowman figures create an atmosphere of a winter fairy tale.

Stoleshnikov Lane was decorated in red and gold. Unusual arches with mini-shops were installed here, where you can buy holiday souvenirs and try seasonal delicacies. Garlands with golden bells were spread over the lane, and the promenade area was decorated with coniferous plants and classic Christmas compositions.

Kamergersky Lane has become a cozy lounge area with comfortable benches. The space is decorated with coniferous and evergreen plants, and the shop windows are also decorated in an original way. On this site, you can have a cup of tea and try signature treats as part of the Moscow Tea Party festival.

On Tverskoy Boulevard, near the monument to K.A. Timiryazev, there is a fairytale forest. The central place in it is occupied by a five-meter Nordman fir, decorated with retro toys and lights. The space organically combines mountain pines, willows and ornamental shrubs. Backlighting in the form of balls makes this area especially beautiful in the evening.

The square near the Barrikadnaya metro station has been decorated with giant holiday gifts and multi-tiered green areas, where fir trees, as well as Serbian and blue spruces, are harmoniously combined. Garlands and golden accents create an atmosphere of coziness and warmth.

Hexagonal display cases with plant compositions were installed at Birzhevaya Square and at Chistye Prudy. These are sites for memorable winter photographs.

New Arbat has been transformed into a winter garden with coniferous trees, huge Christmas tree balls and retro cars hovering in the air. Old Arbat has been decorated in the “Warm Traditions” concept – a reminder of childhood and family holidays. Here you can see a knitted train decorated with soft woolen details, as well as various Christmas accessories.

Project “Winter in Moscow”— the main event of the season, which until February 28 brings together various events in the capital. Citizens and tourists are invited to remember traditions and history, warm up with tea and hot buns, go ice skating, watch ice shows, give gifts to people who find themselves in a difficult life situation, and show concern for those who need it.

Muscovites and guests of the capital are offered a huge selection of events in the open air and in cultural and sports institutions. The atmosphere of winter traditions has engulfed the entire city – more than 1.9 thousand sites are open. The project organically intertwined with the largest festivals of the capital “Moscow Estates”, “Moscow Tea Party”, “City of Light” and many others. All information about the project and events of the winter season can be found in a special section of mos.ru.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Moscow Cybersport: Free Online Tournaments Begin in the Capital

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Free eSports tournaments to start in Moscow. During 2025 on the cybermos.ru platform There will be at least 135 online competitions. The first meetings are scheduled for February 14–16.

Participants will compete in eight types of the program: Valorant, Counter-Strike 2, Mobile Legends Bang-Bang, Dota 2, League of Legends, World of Tanks, Hearthstone Battlegrounds and Teamfight Tactics.

The tournaments are organized by the Moscow City Computer Sports Federation with the support of the capital’s Department of Sports.

“I invite all cyber sportsmen to participate in tournaments on the cybermos.ru platform. Over the five years of its existence, “Moscow Cyber Sports” has become a full-fledged ecosystem uniting all representatives of the industry. Here, aspiring talents take their first steps and professionals hone their skills. I would like to note that the Cybermos. Bald Dynasty team became the champion of Russia in 2024,” said Maxim Fleur, President of the Moscow City Cyber Sports Federation.

In addition, tournaments of the 15th season of the Moscow Student Cybersport League will be held. The main part of the competition will begin on February 17, and the final is scheduled for March 23. An unlimited number of teams can participate in the competition from each educational institution.

In 2024, teams from 52 universities and 23 secondary specialized educational institutions took part in the tournaments. 2,110 students competed in 77 teams. The winner was the team from MIREA — Russian Technological University.

The grand final took place at the cultural center of the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Spectators could visit interactive PS5 and VR zones, take part in cosplay (costume game), quizzes and master classes, and also watch a show match between players from different teams.

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February 12, 2025
MIL-OSI Russia: Parents of ninth-graders will be told how to help their child choose a profession

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On February 15, the Professions of the Future center will host a meeting for parents of ninth-graders entitled “PROSaturday: Your Child’s Future.” Experts will tell you which areas are in demand on the labor market, how to help a teenager make a conscious choice of profession, and where to acquire the necessary skills.

The meeting will be held from 12:00 to 15:00 at the address: Shchepkina Street, Building 38, Building 1. To participate, you must pre-register.

The city helps young Muscovites develop their skills and decide on their choice of profession. Today, specialists with secondary vocational education are especially in demand. They have practical skills that are important for employers.

“In Moscow, 75 percent of vacancies are available to college graduates. Employers value conscious employees who already have an idea of their specialty, the labor market, and career prospects. We are ready to answer questions from parents of ninth-graders to help them broaden their view of different career options. Our event includes a meeting with leading experts from the employment service, heads of Moscow colleges, and the largest employers in Moscow. Parents will learn about promising sectors of the city’s economy, where it is worth going to work and why, which areas will be relevant in the next 10 years, how much a young specialist can earn,” said Andrey Tarasov, director of the employment service and the Professions of the Future center.

Such events are one of the stages of a unique comprehensive career guidance program for ninth-graders. It also includes an interactive introduction to in-demand professions at the Professions of the Future center. A 5D cinema and VR simulators allow you to try on the professions of a welder, turner, barista, baker, cook, waiter, nurse, electric train driver, and many others.

The next stage of the program is career guidance testing, after which schoolchildren receive individual consultations from career mentors and meet with representatives of Moscow colleges.

The Moscow City Employment Service is the largest state personnel operator that helps people find work. Its structure includes employment offices, many of which are located in the My Documents government service centers. The flagship centers are open at the following addresses: Kuusinen Street, Building 2, Block 1, and Shabolovka Street, Building 48. The specialized My Career employment center is located on Sergiya Radonezhskogo Street (Building 1, Bldg. 1).

In the center “Professions of the Future” in a maximum of 3.5 months, you can master one of 75 sought-after professions in various sectors of the economy. Career mentors will help you find a job after completing your training. The center’s partners include more than three thousand employers. In addition, it implements a comprehensive career guidance program for ninth-grade students.

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February 12, 2025

Category: Russian Federation

Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024. On the right is the company’s general director Oleg Belozerov

Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

Vitaly Savelyev at the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

Vitaly Savelyev held the final meeting of the board of JSC Russian Railways for 2024

From the South American sector to zoological books

Natural habitat

The right diet for potto

From the Zoo to Expeditions

Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev held a meeting on the socio-economic development of the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

Yuri Trutnev inspected the regional hospital in the Jewish Autonomous Region

Construction of a motorway

Construction of a motorway

Working visit of Yuri Trutnev to the Jewish Autonomous Region

Eco-friendly and comfortable transport

Infrastructure for electric buses

Personal projects of contemporary artists

Research projects

Vadim Sidur Museum and Dmitry Nalbandyan Museum-Workshop

Regional projects and support for young artists