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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Qingdao Launches Internship for SCO Youth

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

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

    BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — A series of practical application activities for young people of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries, titled “SCO Youth, Qingdao Chance Encounter,” kicked off in Qingdao, east China’s Shandong Province, on Saturday, local media reported.

    The event will last for 7 days and will involve about 100 students from 30 countries studying in China, including Pakistan and Tajikistan.

    During the training experience, participants will visit various places including the China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Qingdao, Ocean University of China and Qingdao Port to get acquainted with this charming coastal city and its efforts and achievements in building a new platform for international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

    Let us recall that the city of Qingdao was designated the tourism and cultural capital of the SCO for the period 2024-2025.

    The event is held within the framework of the SCO Summer 2025 program. It was organized by the Overseas Student Service Center of the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China, the Shandong Provincial Education Department, and the China-SCO Regional Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone Management Committee. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: I. Musk announced the creation of a new political party in the USA

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

    LOS ANGELES, July 5 (Xinhua) — Billionaire Elon Musk announced Saturday that an America Party is being formed to “bring back freedom to you (American citizens),” after an online poll he launched earlier this week showed strong support for the new political force.

    “Independence Day is the perfect time to ask if you want independence from a two-party /some would say one-party/ system,” he wrote in a post announcing the poll on Friday. More than 65 percent of the 1.2 million respondents supported the idea.

    Reacting to the poll results on Saturday, Musk wrote: “By a 2-1 margin, you want a new political party, and you will get one! When it comes to bankrupting our country through waste and corruption, we live in a one-party system, not a democracy.”

    The billionaire said the America Party would focus on winning two to three seats in the Senate and eight to 10 seats in the House, a strategy he believes could change the situation in Congress.

    But election experts point out the high barriers to entry for new parties. In California, organizers must either register about 75,000 members or collect 1.1 million signatures to get on the ballot.

    Political strategists speculate that Musk’s announcement may be more about pressuring lawmakers than building a solid third party. The move follows President Donald Trump’s passage of a “one big beautiful bill” that cut electric vehicle subsidies and increased federal spending — measures Musk, whose Tesla benefits from those subsidies, has opposed. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An-2 plane made a hard landing in the Chita region of Transbaikalia of the Russian Federation

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

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

    Moscow, July 6 /Xinhua/ — An Antonov An-2 plane with 11 passengers on board made a hard landing in the Chita region of Russia. According to preliminary data, six people were injured, no one was killed, TASS reported, citing the Main Directorate of the Russian Emergencies Ministry for the Trans-Baikal Territory.

    The department’s Telegram channel reported that the DOSAAF light aircraft landed in the area of the Topographer gardening community 16 minutes after takeoff. There were 10 parachutists and one crew member on board. According to preliminary data, six people were injured, no one was killed. There was no fire. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has extended the tax deferral for residents of certain areas of the Kursk region

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    On the instructions of the President, the Government continues to provide support to residents of border areas. A resolution was signed to extend the deferment of payment of transport and land taxes, as well as property tax for individuals for citizens living in certain areas of the Kursk Region.

    The decision applies to taxes due in 2024 and 2025. They can be paid until December 1, 2026.

    The deferment is granted to citizens whose place of residence as of August 1, 2024, was the border territory of the Kursk region or the territory of the Kursk region where a counter-terrorism operation regime has been introduced and a decision has been made to resettle residents.

    On the instructions of the President, a whole range of support measures have been envisaged in border regions, including the provision of subsidies to organizations and individual entrepreneurs for partial compensation of expenses for paying employees for forced downtime, an annual deferment of taxes and insurance premiums for organizations, grants for the restoration or relocation of production, the supply of vehicles for mobile trade, benefits for equipment leasing, and free economic zones with special conditions for entrepreneurial activity.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    During a working visit to Krasnoyarsk Krai, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the region’s governor Mikhail Kotyukov. The parties discussed the development of science, education, youth policy, sports and tourism in the region.

    Working meeting of Dmitry Chernyshenko with the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    July 4, 2025

    Working meeting of Dmitry Chernyshenko with the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    July 4, 2025

    Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    July 4, 2025

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    Working meeting of Dmitry Chernyshenko with the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    Dmitry Chernyshenko noted the dynamic development of the scientific potential of the Krasnoyarsk Territory and the active work of Mikhail Kotyukov as the head of the State Council commission in the direction of “Technological Leadership”:

    “President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin has instructed to increase spending on research and development to 2% of GDP by 2030. Krasnoyarsk Krai is actively involved in solving this problem. The region is dynamically increasing its scientific potential, attracting young scientists to science and implementing projects of the Russian Science Foundation.”

    He also noted that the region pays great attention to the creation of educational infrastructure:

    “Over the past few years, more than 20,000 new places have been created in schools and kindergartens in Krasnoyarsk Krai. Within the framework of the federal project “Professionalism”, 6 clusters in key sectors of the economy have been created in the region. Krasnoyarsk Krai is among the top three leaders in terms of the volume of their co-financing. The region also successfully trains engineering personnel: more than 40% of students at regional universities master in-demand specialties. Siberian Federal University participates in the “Priority-2030″ program. Work is underway to create an advanced engineering school,” the Deputy Prime Minister emphasized.

    Mikhail Kotyukov reported that, given the national goal of technical leadership, the region motivates schoolchildren to study engineering and natural sciences. In secondary vocational and higher education institutions, a base is being created for training personnel in demand in industrial and high-tech sectors of the economy.

    “The “Professionality” project gave us unique experience. We formed six clusters in key sectors of the economy. And last year, following meetings with young guys studying at the college, with our entrepreneurs, we made a decision and created the regional project “Professionality for All”. Since this year, absolutely all regional institutions of secondary vocational education have joined the work on this model. The first programs that we implemented showed mutual interest of everyone: guys, parents, and employers. And we agreed with enterprises on investments in infrastructure in the ruble for ruble mode. And most importantly, practicing specialists come to teach at the technical school. This caused a 100% response. Today, even medium and small enterprises are trying to place their best equipment in classrooms,” the head of the region noted.

    The parties discussed the region’s youth policy. Krasnoyarsk Krai regularly wins the “Region for the Young” competition, which allows for the modernization of youth centers. Last year, Vladimir Putin opened a year-round youth educational center in the “Sports and Health” direction, and almost 200 thousand children are involved in the volunteer movement.

    Mikhail Kotyukov recalled that the All-Russian educational forum TIM “Biryusa” is currently holding a shift on financial education, the participants of which – young people from all over the country – share their experiences and develop projects in the financial sphere.

    “We try to maintain the set high level, offering new initiatives. We modernized the territory of the initiative youth “Biryusa”, which worked for 20 years in the mode of a tent camp. We have created a large number of facilities for the comprehensive development of children and youth. We pay special attention to this area, realizing that soon the guys will begin to work in the region, shaping its appearance,” the governor emphasized.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko noted the potential of the subject for tourism development. According to forecasts, the tourist flow in Krasnoyarsk Krai will grow by almost 13% this year. The region is actively involved in the implementation of the national project “Tourism and Hospitality”. The allocated funds are used to create infrastructure and increase the tourist attractiveness of the region.

    Krasnoyarsk Krai also demonstrates good results in the sports industry. According to the results of 2024, the indicator of those involved in sports exceeded the planned level, reaching 57%. The GTO complex is being developed here, and more than 63% of the population is provided with sports facilities, which is also above the plan. Five regional federations for innovative sports are successfully operating in the region.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: Registration of the European protocol

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    Source: Central Bank of Russia –

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    Updated: 04.07.2025

    A special mobile application – “Gosuslugi Avto”, “OSAGO Assistant” or the insurer’s own application with the ability to issue an electronic Europrotocol – allows you to fill out a notification of an accident without calling the traffic police to the scene of the accident, as well as take photographs of the damage.

    The law provides for two options for registering an accident — with or without photo recording. In the case of photo recording without disagreement on the circumstances of the accident, the maximum limit of compensation under OSAGO is 400 thousand rubles, if photo recording is performed and there is disagreement — 200 thousand rubles, and when there is no photo recording and no disagreement — 100 thousand rubles (Article 11.1 of the Law on OSAGO). It is worth considering that if there is disagreement between drivers on the circumstances of the accident or the nature of the damage to vehicles, photo recording is mandatory for registering an accident without traffic police officers, without it, the insurance payment is not guaranteed. Make sure that the photos have been successfully uploaded through the application — wait for a confirmation notification.

    Mobile applications are available for download in application stores (App Store, Google Play), as well as onPublic servicesor websites of insurance companies.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Government has approved an action plan for the implementation of the second stage of the Concept for the Development of Additional Education for Children until 2030

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    The work is being carried out on the instructions of the President.

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    Order dated July 1, 2025 No. 1745-r

    The Government has approved an action plan for the implementation of the second stage of the Concept for the Development of Supplementary Education for Children, designed for 2025–2030.

    Within the framework of the second stage, work will continue aimed at improving the quality and accessibility of additional education, developing the material and technical support of this sphere, infrastructure and human resources, improving legal regulation and methodological support of the additional education system.

    At the first stage of the concept implementation, work was carried out to disseminate the target model for the development of additional education in the regions. It involves a transition to personalized financing – the issuance of social certificates, according to which a child can attend clubs and sections for free. Within the framework of the second stage, it is planned to annually provide such certificates to at least 30% of children in each region. It is also planned to increase the number of places for training in additional general education programs in children’s art schools.

    Special attention is paid to children with disabilities, disabled children and orphans. Educational institutions will continue to create the necessary conditions for their involvement in the system of additional education, intellectual and creative competitions, sports events. Best practices for increasing the availability of additional education for disabled children and children undergoing long-term treatment will be disseminated in the regions.

    In addition, at the second stage of the concept implementation, it is planned to continue updating the material and technical base of additional education organizations, actively involve young specialists in the educational process, and create conditions for regular children’s excursions on historical, cultural, scientific, educational, and patriotic topics.

    The service of registration for additional education programs via the unified portal of state services will also be modernized. Its functionality will be supplemented by the ability to subscribe to notifications about the availability of registration for additional programs.

    The President instructed the Government to approve the Concept for the Development of Additional Education for Children following a meeting of the Council for the Implementation of State Policy in the Sphere of Family and Child Protection in 2021. Its first stage, designed for 2022–2024, has been fully implemented.

    The signed document introduces changes toGovernment Order of March 31, 2022 No. 678-r.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government has approved a decree on holding the International Junior Science Olympiad in Russia

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Order dated July 1, 2025 No. 1768-r

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    Order dated July 1, 2025 No. 1768-r

    The 22nd International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO 2025) will be held in Russia from November 23 to December 2. The order to this effect has been signed.

    The federal territory of Sirius will be the venue for the Olympiad. By July 16, the Ministry of Education must approve the composition of the organizing committee for its preparation and holding, as well as the plan of relevant events.

    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide visas to participants and guests of the event, as well as journalists, without charging fees.

    IJSO is an international multidisciplinary Olympiad for schoolchildren under 15 years old. The students are required to have both theoretical knowledge and experimental skills in 3 subjects: physics, chemistry and biology.

    The Olympiad has been held annually in December since 2004. In previous years, IJSO was held in Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Iran, South Africa, Qatar, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Nigeria, and Botswana. Teams from over 70 countries participate in it.

    The Russian team has been participating in competitions since the very first Olympiad and is considered one of the strongest – traditionally, Russian schoolchildren bring home several gold medals from tournaments.

    The preparation and holding of the Olympiad in Russia will be ensured within the framework of the implementation of the events of the federal project “All the Best for Children”, which is part of the new national project “Youth and Children”.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Cultural and humanitarian mission of St. Petersburg State University: Vysotsky and Tsoi accompanied by 16th century gusli sounded in the office of the rector of Melitopol State University | Saint Petersburg State University

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    Source: Saint Petersburg State University –

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    Taking advantage of the hospitality of the rector of Melitopol State University, a graduate of St. Petersburg State University Nikolay Toivonen, the cultural and humanitarian mission of St. Petersburg University held educational events for students of the MelSU College, students and teachers of the university in Melitopol, Primorsk, Berdyansk and Kirillovka. Now hundreds of its students can tell that the bagpipe is a traditional Russian instrument, and the fact of the existence of street theater in Russia is recorded in sources from the 17th century.

    This is the restoration of cultural and historical ties that have long been tried to be destroyed in this territory. Ideological problems, value orientations, continuity of tradition and, ultimately, effective processes of integration into the Russian state are the current problems that Melitopol State University is working on. The cultural and humanitarian mission of St. Petersburg State University has also made a visible contribution to this work.

    Consultant to the Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg University, responsible for the cultural and humanitarian mission of the University Artur Gavrilenko

    Before each lecture block, students and teachers of MelSU could visit the interactive exhibition of the “Museum of Forgotten Music”. More than 30 exhibits – kalyuki, pishchiks, bagpipes, gusli, hurdy-gurdies and other musical curiosities sounded and revealed their history. Each instrument could be listened to and held in hands. The luckiest listeners were united into an improvised orchestra at the end of the lecture, and a miracle happened – everyone became a musician. In Melitopol, Berdyansk and Primorsk, the founder and permanent guide of the “Museum of Forgotten Music” Sergey Plotnikov donated sets of folk wind instruments to student groups. “There is hope that these seeds of traditional culture will bear good fruit, turning into folk orchestras!” – noted Artur Gavrilenko.

    Lectures on traditional theatre, as well as master classes on making puppets and theatre screens, were given by the creator and director of the Papyemashenniki Theatre, puppet master Vsevolod Mizenin. From ancient Muscovy with Olearius’s 1634 engravings, the lecture brought listeners to today’s 7th Line of Vasilievsky Island, where one of the most famous street theatres of our time was created. Listeners were introduced to the classic plots of Petrushka comedy, learning that Petrushka conquers sadness, anger, envy, and sometimes even death.

    Lectures on the traditions of buffoonery in Rus’, on domrache were given by the creator of the project “Rook and Crow” Alexey Grachev and, of course, the buffoons themselves were introduced to the audience. Together with him, students and teachers of MelSU learned folk songs “There stood a tree in the field”, “Like the Don Cossacks” and others.

    The St Petersburg University Cultural and Humanitarian Mission continues to collect initiatives and is always open to dialogue. Proposals are accepted at the following address: Arthur. Gavrilenko@spbu.ru

    Artur Gavrilenko, who is also the head of the family folk group “Lad”, spoke about the traditions of caroling and volochebny songs, organized master classes on traditional games. In each branch of MelSU, the student body was given a “festival bag” with equipment for organizing dozens of various festive playgrounds. As Artur Vyacheslavovich noted, now the leisure time of students of Melitopol State University will be fun, healthy and educational.

    Zaporozhye and Melitopol are known as cherry land. The cultural mission of St. Petersburg University supported the glorious tradition of planting gardens by participating in the planting of the “Memory Garden” in the city of Berdyansk, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Victory.

    According to the consultant of the Vice-Rector for International Affairs of St. Petersburg University, such large-scale results of the cultural and humanitarian mission of St. Petersburg University are achieved thanks to the unification of large volunteer teams. The project is becoming a kind of metastructure for volunteers in the field of culture, education and enlightenment. This time, it was possible to unite volunteers from five regions of Russia into one team, including the Voronezh, Leningrad, Nizhny Novgorod regions, St. Petersburg and Moscow. War correspondent and journalist Alexander Panferov also took part in the mission. As a photojournalist, he is always behind the scenes, but thanks to his work, a lot can be said without words.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Decisions taken at the Government meeting on July 3, 2025

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Decisions taken atGovernment meeting on July 3, 2025:

    1. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation”

    (in terms of increasing the efficiency of replenishing the federal budget by introducing (increasing the current) state duties for the provision of a number of state services rendered by internal affairs agencies)

    Government decision:

    To approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Part Two of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation” and submit it to the State Duma in accordance with the established procedure.

    2. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Information, Information Technologies and the Protection of Information””

    The bill proposes additional regulatory and legal measures aimed at ensuring the effectiveness of the creation and subsequent accounting of state information systems.

    Government decision:

    To approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Information, Information Technologies and the Protection of Information”” and submit it to the State Duma in accordance with the established procedure.

    3. On the draft federal law “On the provision of social guarantees to women awarded the title of “Mother Heroine””

    The bill is aimed at ensuring the implementation of state policy aimed at supporting motherhood, stimulating the birth rate and creating favorable conditions for families with children.

    Government decision:

    Approve the draft federal law “On the provision of social guarantees to women awarded the title of “Mother Heroine”” and submit it to the State Duma in accordance with the established procedure.

    4. On the draft federal law “On Amendments to Articles 1 and 2 of the Federal Law “On Additional Monthly Material Support for Citizens of the Russian Federation for Outstanding Achievements and Special Services to the Russian Federation” and Articles 12 and 15 of the Federal Law “On Insurance Pensions”

    The bill is aimed at increasing the level of social support for certain categories of citizens with children, in accordance with the instruction of the President of the Russian Federation dated January 24, 2025 No. Pr-119GS.

    Government decision:

    To approve the draft federal law “On Amendments to Articles 1 and 2 of the Federal Law “On Additional Monthly Financial Support for Citizens of the Russian Federation for Outstanding Achievements and Special Services to the Russian Federation” and Articles 12 and 15 of the Federal Law “On Insurance Pensions” and submit it to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.

    5. On the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 676039-8 “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Innovative Scientific and Technological Centers and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation””

    The draft amendments are aimed at ensuring prompt counteraction to offenses committed using information and communication technologies.

    Government decision:

    To approve the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 676039-8 “On Amendments to the Federal Law “On Innovative Scientific and Technological Centers and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”” and send them to the State Duma in the prescribed manner.

    6. On the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 306504-6 “On forensic activities in the Russian Federation”

    The development of the draft amendments was dictated by the need to improve the existing legal regulation of forensic activities.

    Government decision:

    To approve the draft amendments of the Government of the Russian Federation to the draft federal law No. 306504-6 “On forensic activity in the Russian Federation” and send them to the State Duma in accordance with the established procedure.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The government established scholarships named after M.V. Pirogova

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    Source: Government of the Russian Federation – Government of the Russian Federation –

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    Resolution of July 1, 2025 No. 994

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    Resolution of July 1, 2025 No. 994

    Students, postgraduates and residents involved in socially useful activities aimed at developing civil initiatives will be able to receive scholarships named after the public figure and journalist from Donetsk Maria Pirogova. The resolution on the establishment of such scholarships was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

    Starting from September 1, 2025, 10 full-time students (cadets) and 10 postgraduate students (adjuncts) and residents will receive a monthly stipend. The amount of the payment will be 15 thousand rubles for students (cadets) and 20 thousand rubles for postgraduate students (adjuncts) and residents. The stipend will be assigned for 12 months.

    Payments will be received by students who do not have academic debt. They must be nominated by universities and other organizations that carry out educational activities. Applicants must pass a competitive selection. The selection committee, which the Ministry of Education and Science has been instructed to form, will include representatives of the association of volunteer centers, non-profit organizations and public development institutes “Dobro.rf”, as well as volunteer organizations.

    Students who have achieved success in 12 areas of activity will be eligible to apply for a scholarship. Among them are support for a special military operation and its participants, social support, protection and rehabilitation of low-income citizens, the unemployed and disabled, liquidation of emergency situations and their consequences, provision of free legal assistance, environmental protection and animal protection, promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

    Maria Vladimirovna Pirogova (1993–2022) – Donetsk public figure, journalist, deputy of the People’s Council of the Donetsk People’s Republic. Since 2014, she was engaged in organizing humanitarian aid to residents of the DPR. She died on December 6, 2022, during the shelling of the Youth Center in Donetsk.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Alexander Novak took part in the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries

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    Alexander Novak took part in the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries

    July 5, 2025

    Alexander Novak took part in the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries

    July 5, 2025

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    Alexander Novak took part in the meeting of the OPEC Group of Eight countries

    Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexander Novak took part as a co-chair in a meeting of the Group of Eight participating countries that adopted additional voluntary adjustments to oil production in April and November 2023.

    The Group of Eight includes Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman.

    The parties discussed the state and prospects of the global oil market. Taking into account the stable prospects of the global economy and current market indicators reflected in low oil inventories, they agreed to make an adjustment to production by 548 thousand barrels per day in August 2025. The gradual increase can be suspended or cancelled depending on changing market conditions. Such flexibility will allow the group to continue to maintain stability in the oil market. The eight OPEC countries also noted that this measure will allow participating countries to speed up the compensation of volumes.

    The parties to the deal confirmed their commitment to the voluntary adjustments to oil production agreed at the 53rd meeting of the OPEC Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee on April 3, 2024, and their intention to fully offset any excess production from January 2024.

    The eight OPEC countries have agreed to meet monthly to review market conditions, compliance and compensation. The next meeting will be held on August 3 to decide on the level of oil production by the members in September 2025.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Four missing after mudslides hit southwest China

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

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

    CHENGDU, July 6 (Xinhua) — Four people were missing after mudslides hit southwest China’s Sichuan Province on Friday, local authorities said Saturday.

    The geological disaster prevention and control headquarters of Danba County, Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, said the earthquake hit two villages in the county at around 5:50 p.m. on Friday, after the entire county had been battered by heavy rain since Wednesday.

    The water that accumulated in the mountains first led to a flood, and then to mudflows that damaged houses, flooded agricultural land, cut off telecommunications and power supplies, blocking some roads.

    County authorities immediately launched emergency response modes for geological disasters and floods.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: China-Central Asia Media Salon Held in Khorgos

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

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

    BEIJING, July 6 (Xinhua) — The China-Central Asia Media Salon with the leitmotif “Beauty in Harmony – Harmonious Ili” was held recently at the China-Kazakhstan International Center for Boundary Cooperation “Khorgos” located in the city of the same name in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (XUAR, northwest China).

    More than 40 representatives of the media, universities and think tanks gathered together to share successful experiences and promote partnership projects aimed at updating models and approaches to media development in the region, according to a report from the news platform chinanews.com.cn.

    The presentation of the first international short video competition “Khorgos Cup” on the theme “we are good neighbors” also took place on the sidelines of the media salon.

    Yan Xiancheng, Director of the Press Office of the People’s Government of Horgos City, read out the text of the competition presentation and announced the start of the global call for video works.

    He called on all the media representatives present to make active efforts to promote the competition and attract more people to participate in it, so as to jointly identify and disseminate impressive episodes that demonstrate the deep friendship between the peoples of China and Central Asian countries.

    Before the media salon, media representatives from Central Asian countries visited the EXPO of Goods and Trade of Central Asia /Khorgos/-2025 as reporters, which opened on the same day in the above-mentioned Khorgos center. The event attracted about 340 exhibiting enterprises from China and Central Asian countries. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking News: China Ready to Promote Multipolar World and Economic Globalization – Premier of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China

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

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

    RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — China will work in solidarity with developing countries to promote an equitable and orderly multipolar world and a win-win and inclusive economic globalization, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Saturday when meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

    Li Qiang arrived here on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking News: China Ready to Expand Cooperation with Brazil in Digital Economy, Aerospace Industry — Chinese Premier

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

    RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — China is willing to work with Brazil to leverage each other’s complementary advantages and expand cooperation in areas including the digital economy, green economy, scientific and technological innovation and aerospace, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Saturday when meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.

    Li Qiang arrived here on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese Premier Arrives in Brazil to Attend 17th BRICS Summit

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

    RIO DE JANEIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday to attend the 17th BRICS summit.

    Brazil, which holds the rotating BRICS presidency, will host the summit from July 6 to 7.

    Li Qiang will also pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko and Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov discussed the development of the region’s scientific and educational infrastructure

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

    During a working visit to Krasnoyarsk Krai, Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the infrastructure of the Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

    July 5, 2025

    During a working visit to Krasnoyarsk Krai, Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the infrastructure of the Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

    July 5, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the work of the Regional Coordination Center of Krasnoyarsk Krai. With the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov (left)

    July 5, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the work of the Regional Coordination Center of Krasnoyarsk Krai. With the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    July 5, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko visited the Holy Dormition Monastery and its cultural center. On the left are Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov and Rosfinmonitoring Director Yuri Chikhanchin

    July 5, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko visited the Holy Dormition Monastery and its cultural center. On the left is the Governor of Krasnoyarsk Krai Mikhail Kotyukov

    July 5, 2025

    Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the President of the Russian Student Sports Union Sergey Kryukov

    July 5, 2025

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    During a working visit to Krasnoyarsk Krai, Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the infrastructure of the Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences

    During a working visit to Krasnoyarsk Krai, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the infrastructure of the Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and, together with Krasnoyarsk Krai Governor Mikhail Kotyukov, spoke with scientists.

    The Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences in Krasnoyarsk has youth laboratories where specialists conduct applied research within the framework of state and commercial orders. The main customers are enterprises interested in the latest technical solutions.

    The Deputy Prime Minister noted the demand for such research and development among companies. Over three years, from 2023 to 2025, youth laboratories of the Kirensky Institute of Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences attracted more than 800 million rubles in extra-budgetary funding – this is a high figure.

    Krasnoyarsk scientists presented research conducted by youth laboratories to improve the quality of Russian communications satellites. This includes upgrading onboard antennas, improving payloads, and studying metasurfaces.

    On the campus of the Siberian Federal University (SFU), Dmitry Chernyshenko and Mikhail Kotyukov discussed preparations for the World Youth Festival forum in Krasnoyarsk in 2026. The forum will bring together 10,000 delegates aged 14 to 35, half of whom will be foreign guests. SFU will be the main venue for the forum. The goal of such events is to demonstrate Russia’s capabilities and potential in the field of international youth cooperation.

    In 2024, Krasnoyarsk Krai was already one of 30 subjects of the Russian Federation where events of the regional program of the World Youth Festival were held, which took place in the federal territory of Sirius in Sochi. Then the region received delegations from 21 countries. Krasnoyarsk was visited, in particular, by representatives of Spain, Argentina, Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, Mexico, Congo, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan.

    Dmitry Chernyshenko assessed the work of the Regional Coordination Center of Krasnoyarsk Krai, where data from various state information systems is received in real time.

    The Deputy Prime Minister also visited the Holy Dormition Monastery and its cultural center.

    In addition, Dmitry Chernyshenko held a working meeting with the President of the Russian Student Sports Union Sergey Kryukov. During it, they discussed the development of youth sports. The Deputy Prime Minister noted the importance of this work for achieving the goal set by President Vladimir Putin – to involve 70% of Russian citizens in systematic physical education and sports by 2030.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The XIV International Music Festival “Silk Road” has started in Azerbaijan

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

    Baku, July 5 /Xinhua/ — The 14th International Silk Road Music Festival has opened in the ancient Azerbaijani city of Sheki, becoming an important event in the country’s cultural life, AZERTAC news agency reported.

    The festival will last three days. It was organized by the Ministry of Culture of Azerbaijan, the Union of Composers and the Sheki Executive Authority. The program includes performances by musicians and ensembles from Azerbaijan, Turkey and China.

    The festival opened with a concert of ethnic groups. Representatives of ethnic minorities performed for the audience: Talysh, Avars, Lezgins, Molokans and Tats.–0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan’s monsoon rains kill 66 and injure 127 in 10 days

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

    ISLAMABAD, July 5 (Xinhua) — Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods in Pakistan have killed at least 66 people and injured 127 others since June 26, Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Saturday.

    The NDMA reported two more deaths and 10 injured due to rains in the past two days as extreme weather continues to rage in parts of the country.

    The highest toll was reported in northwestern Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where 24 people, including 11 children, were killed, according to the NDMA. Fourteen of them were swept away by flash floods in Swat last week.

    In Punjab province, east Pakistan, 22 people, including 11 children, were killed by collapsed houses and flash floods triggered by heavy rains. Sindh province reported 15 deaths and Balochistan province five. Three people were also injured in Jammu and Kashmir.

    Amid continuing heavy rainfall, the Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast increased rainfall and thunderstorms in several areas over the next 48 hours. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Armenia Celebrates 30th Anniversary of Constitution Adoption

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

    Yerevan, July 5 (Xinhua) — Armenia celebrated the 30th anniversary of the adoption of the country’s constitution on Saturday. A festive event was held at the Alexander Spendiaryan National Academic Opera and Ballet Theater in Yerevan with the participation of the Armenian leadership, representatives of the legislative and executive authorities, as well as diplomatic missions.

    In his address to the audience, the press service of the head of government reports, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the importance of the constitution in the formation of statehood, the development of the legal system and society. At the same time, he noted that Armenia needs a new constitution approved by a nationwide vote.

    The Constitution of the Republic of Armenia was adopted by referendum on July 5, 1995. It was amended based on the results of referendums held on November 27, 2005 and December 6, 2015. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Egyptian President Reiterates Support for Political Settlement in Libya

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

    CAIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi on Saturday reiterated the importance of reaching a comprehensive political settlement in Libya to hold long-delayed elections, according to a statement released by the Egyptian presidential office.

    A.-F. al-Sisi made the statement during a meeting with the speaker of the eastern Libyan House of Representatives, Aqeela Saleh, during which they discussed the latest developments in the country.

    The President reiterated Egypt’s support for Libya’s national institutions, stressing the importance of preserving the country’s sovereignty and unity. He also noted the need for all foreign forces to withdraw from Libya so that Libyan institutions can stabilize the country.

    A. Saleh, for his part, thanked Egypt for its support for Libya’s unity and institutions, calling it vital for restoring peace and moving towards elections.

    Libya has been in chaos since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011. The country remains divided between the UN-recognised Government of National Accord in Tripoli and an eastern administration backed by the House of Representatives and Khalifa Haftar’s Libyan National Army.

    UN-backed presidential elections scheduled for December 2021 have been postponed due to disagreements over electoral laws and eligibility of candidates, deepening the political crisis. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Light aircraft makes hard landing in Omsk region

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    Moscow, July 5 /Xinhua/ — A light aircraft made a hard landing near the Popovka landing site in the Azov district of Omsk Oblast, the press service of the West Siberian Transport Prosecutor’s Office reported on Saturday.

    “According to preliminary data, today, while performing a private flight in the area of the Popovka landing site, a Cessna light aircraft made a hard landing in an open area outside the runway,” the statement said.

    As noted, the plane was damaged, but the pilot survived.

    The circumstances and causes of the aviation incident are being established. The Omsk transport prosecutor’s office is conducting an inspection of compliance with flight safety legislation. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 1 missing, 28 rescued after excursion boat capsizes in central China’s Hunan Province /long version/

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

    CHANGSHA, July 5 (Xinhua) — One person is missing and 28 others have been rescued after a sightseeing boat sank in central China’s Hunan Province on Saturday afternoon, local authorities said.

    A total of 29 people were thrown overboard after the 40-seater boat capsized at around 4:30 p.m. on Dongjiang Lake in Zixing City.

    By 18:00, 28 people had been rescued, one of them is in critical condition and is receiving medical assistance.

    A preliminary investigation showed that at the time of the incident, a sudden gust of wind with a speed of up to 30 m/s was recorded in the area.

    Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing, and further investigation into the circumstances of the incident is underway. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: 9 killed, 11 injured in minibus collision in northern Egypt

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

    CAIRO, July 5 (Xinhua) — At least nine people were killed and 11 others injured on Saturday when two minibuses collided on a highway in Egypt’s northern Menoufia province, the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population said in a statement.

    The department reported that the victims were taken to hospitals in Menoufia for emergency medical care.

    According to Egyptian news site Yom7, a preliminary investigation has shown that speeding may have been the cause of the accident. –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Chinese company and RDIF intend to jointly build a new benchmark for cooperation between the two countries in Beijing

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

    Moscow, July 5 /Xinhua/ — Chinese real estate developer China Railway Real Estate Group Co., Ltd. /CRREG/ and the Russian Direct Investment Fund /RDIF/ recently held talks to jointly build a new benchmark for cooperation between the two countries in Beijing, CRREG said.

    Li Dinghuan, General Manager of CRREG Beijing Branch, said that CRREG and RDIF are willing to give full play to their respective advantages and plan to build a “China-Russia Trade, Economic and Cultural Center /tentative name/” in the central business district of the Chinese capital to jointly create a new benchmark for China-Russia cooperation, provide a new platform for enterprises and chambers of commerce of both sides to expand economic cooperation and cultural exchanges.

    Vice President of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Anton Dan-Chin-Yu reported that trade and economic cooperation and cultural exchanges play an important role in bilateral relations between Russia and China. The Russian Direct Investment Fund is interested in cooperation with China in building a new Russian-Chinese trade, economic and cultural center in Beijing. By that time, the Russian Direct Investment Fund will attract Russian chambers of commerce and enterprises in the energy, finance, culture and education sectors to locate in the center.

    CRREG and RDIF also signed a memorandum on joint cooperation for the “Chinese-Russian Trade, Economic and Cultural Center /preliminary name/.” –0–

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Khorgos Automobile Checkpoint Recognized as International Sanitary Land Port

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

    BEIJING, July 5 (Xinhua) — The Horgos Port of Entry in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Friday was officially awarded the title of “international sanitary land port” after passing the assessment and acceptance by an expert team of the World Health Organization (WHO) on the spot, the press service of the Horgos city administration said.

    The assessment of an international sanitary port is carried out by WHO according to several criteria: the sanitary and hygienic infrastructure of the checkpoint, the hygiene management system and the capacity to respond to public health emergencies.

    The transformation of Horgos Port into an international sanitary land port greatly enhances its ability to respond to international public health emergencies and creates a safer environment for customs clearance, and is of great significance to serving the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road and ensuring global public health security.

    Situated on China’s border with Kazakhstan, the Khorgos checkpoint is the largest integrated border crossing in Xinjiang, handling both road and rail freight. It serves as a key hub in the key area of the Silk Road Economic Belt under construction. -0-

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: International health tourism booming on China’s Hainan Island

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

    HAIKOU, July 5 (Xinhua) — Located in the coastal town of Boao in south China’s Hainan Province, the Boao Lecheng International Health Tourism Pilot Zone is fast becoming a leading healthcare and innovation hub in China, attracting increasing attention from around the world.

    The pilot zone, which is considered the only special medical service zone in China, hosts more than 30 leading domestic and foreign medical institutions. With special policy support, the pilot zone has introduced 485 advanced drugs and medical devices that have been approved abroad but have not yet entered the domestic market, benefiting more than 130,000 patients.

    Canadian figure skating coach Mark Batka, suffering from growing tumors on his chest and back that were hampering his ability to work, decided to have surgery during a four-day recuperation trip to the pilot zone.

    “In Canada it’s more expensive and it takes time to get an appointment for the surgery. And since I was here, I decided to give it a try and I was very happy, I think it went very well,” he said.

    Mark Batka is just one of many foreign visitors who have taken advantage of the medical services at the pilot zone, which offers a world-class package of services, from premium medical check-ups and a combination of traditional Chinese and Western treatments to cultural experiences such as incense tasting, tea ceremonies and calligraphy.

    Boao Yiling Life Support Center, a leading provider of comprehensive medical services in the pilot zone, provides a wide range of services such as health care, disease prevention, specific therapies, rehabilitation and mental health.

    Janet Wong, who went on a Canadian wellness tour with Mark Batka, said she was impressed by the high-quality medical check-up she received at the centre.

    “We were so surprised from the very beginning when we arrived,” she said, adding that the treatment was excellent and the medical examination incredibly thorough.

    “In a way, it really does feel like a vacation,” said Stephanie Wing See Yau, another member of the Canadian group, calling the centre a truly world-class facility.

    “It’s really impressive how they’ve put all these treatments together in one place,” she said, noting that she was glad to see that there was a focus on overall wellness, not just physical wellness but mental wellness as well. She described her trip as a great experience and said she would definitely recommend it to friends.

    As part of the pilot zone’s efforts to develop health tourism, 25 specialized routes have been launched, tailored to different needs, from traditional Chinese medicine and chronic disease treatment to high-end medical check-ups and medical cosmetology. These routes are increasingly popular around the world. The pilot zone has also become a key platform supporting Hainan’s efforts to become a hub for international tourism and consumption.

    By the end of 2024, more than 410,000 people had taken medical tours in the pilot zone, which is 36.76 percent more than in the previous year. Since the beginning of this year, 188,300 tourists from countries such as Canada, Spain, Russia, Uzbekistan and Cuba have already visited the zone to use medical services.

    Kareldus Agas, an official with the International Tourism Promotion Department of Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy, was deeply impressed by the comprehensive services at the pilot zone after visiting some wellness projects and traditional cultural activities, including calligraphy and cupping.

    He said that Boao Lecheng not only offers advanced medical services, but also a harmonious combination of relaxation, wellness and spiritual healing, creating a truly unforgettable experience. He expressed a strong desire to visit the area again, even without a medical request, just to enjoy the unique feeling of relaxation he felt there.

    The pilot zone has established partnerships with more than 180 pharmaceutical companies and medical equipment manufacturers from 20 countries, providing access to advanced international medical services for both domestic and foreign visitors, said He Ying, an official with the Boao Lecheng International Health Tourism Pilot Zone.

    He added that the zone will continue to strengthen its service platforms and capacity to receive foreign tourists with the aim of becoming a world-class health tourism destination.

    As part of its broader economic strategy, China is turning Hainan into a free trade port and aims to turn the province into a global tourist and consumer destination by 2035. -0-

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The Global Statesman of Our Times

    Source: Government of India

    Source: Government of India (4)

    Since the Second World War, almost eight decades ago, no leader had captivated the global imagination until the late 2010s.

    The majority of the Cold War years were lost to the political turmoil that plagued the nations in the West. In the Soviet Union, the leaders were infamous for weakening the once grand empire. Even the American Presidents could not escape the curse of time, and eventually, the world entered the 20th century with crises that hinted at imminent conflicts.

    Back home in India, the political leadership was largely contained within one party, and further, within one family.

    Not choosing to align with a bloc, India went for the non-aligned movement, and in hindsight, we were everywhere, and yet, nowhere. When Chief Minister Narendra Modi was elevated to the higher office in Delhi in 2014, a nation of more than 120 Crore people was not only looking at a new leadership framework to guide the nation, but also a new perspective to take India’s message to the world.

    In Narendra Modi, the country saw the resolve of a national leader and the vision of a global statesman.

    The last eleven years have been of global turmoil. The 2010s witnessed the incapacity of several Western nations, including the United States of America, to shake off the economic horrors of the Great Recession of 2008.

    Just when the nations were getting their economic trajectory back on track, the pandemic, the most gruesome in a century, hit the world in 2020. This was followed by the global supply chain crisis in 2020-21, the Russia-Ukraine War in 2022, and the Middle East tensions in 2023. In the decade PM Modi has governed India, the world has been in a constant state of chaos.

    In this constant state of chaos, the political leadership across countries has been impacted as well. America saw the exit of a Democratic President in 2016, only to witness the return of another leader from the same party in 2020.

    Across Europe, governments found their mandates dented post-pandemic, if not snatched altogether. Even China, which began the 2010s with geopolitical heft, was marred in its economic challenges by early 2020s, and while the leadership remains, resistance against the Communist Party is attaining a point of inevitability.

    It is in this decade PM Modi cemented his position globally. While the combination of welfare programs, strong economic growth, prudent fiscal management, infrastructure push, and rapid digitalisation ushered the nation ahead under his leadership, the last decade was also of diplomacy with a difference.

    India, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was no longer a mute spectator nor a submissive commentator. India’s assertion was visible in the early months of the Narendra Modi Government. Diplomacy had several facets, from rescue operations to humanitarian aids, from enhancing economic relations to collaborating on modern technologies.

    In 2022, PM Modi’s stellar move to balance national economic interests with geopolitical intricacies resulted in India increasing its share of oil imports from Russia. Eventually, even the Europeans had to follow India’s cue. Post-2023 and the October attack on Israel, India’s global stance on the Middle East was consistent with the sensitivities of the region.

    PM Modi’s diplomatic approach has been about prioritising the relationship before the returns, and that is what explains the constant push in African countries, and even some South American countries. Many countries that were earlier ignored under the previous governments are now active partners.

    Interestingly, the Modi Doctrine has also been about evolving with time. Eleven years is a long time, and countries do diverge on several issues. Case in question is Turkey. While the nation responded to India’s humanitarian aid with drones to Pakistan, PM Modi was quick to send them a direct reminder during his visit to Cyprus.

    Modi’s diplomacy has several shades, and several countries have embraced it as well, which explains the number of honours for the Prime Minister. Earlier today, PM Modi has been conferred with Ghana’s highest state honor, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, marking a significant milestone in his global recognition. This award is part of an impressive collection of 24 international honors celebrated by 140 crore Indians, symbolizing India’s relentless rise on the world stage.

    The accolades span a wide range of nations, including Cyprus’s Grand Cross of the Order of Makarios III, Sri Lanka’s Mitra Vibhushana, Mauritius’ Grand Commander of the Order of the Star & Key of the Indian Ocean, Kuwait’s Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer, Guyana’s Order of Excellence, Barbados’ Order of Freedom, Nigeria’s Grand Commander of the Order, and Dominica’s Dominica Award of Honour.

    Additional distinctions come from Russia’s Order of St. Andrew the Apostle, Greece’s Grand Cross of the Order of Honour, France’s Grand Cross of the Legion, Egypt’s Order of the Nile, Republic of Palau’s Ebakl Award, Papua New Guinea’s Order of Logohu, Fiji’s Companion of the Order of Fiji, and Bhutan’s Order of the Druk Gyalpo.

    The list of honors continues with the US Government’s Legion of Merit, Bahrain’s King Hamad Order of the Renaissance, Maldives’ Order of the Distinguished Rule of Nishan Izzuddin, United Arab Emirates’ Order of Zayed Award, Palestine’s Grand Collar of the State of Palestine Award, Afghanistan’s State Order of Ghazi Amir Amanullah Khan, and Saudi Arabia’s Order of King Abdulaziz.

    PM Narendra Modi will be conferred with Trinidad and Tobago’s highest civilian honour, The Order of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, his 25th sovereign honour.

    PM Modi is a global statesman of our times. Since Franklin D. Roosevelt, no leader has been so instrumental to a world that is rapidly changing. Eleven years in office, and only half done in all probability, the Prime Minister has a lot to offer to the world in terms of global leadership. He’s India’s strongest voice, sincerest messenger, and the most stupendous testament to a nation that is rediscovering its civilizational place in the world.

    (Tushar Gupta is a Delhi-based journalist and a political commentator)

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Ukraine Attacks Russian Military Airfield Borisoglebsk

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

    Kyiv/Moscow, July 5 /Xinhua/ — Ukraine attacked the Borisoglebsk military airfield in the Voronezh region in western Russia on Saturday, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) reported on Telegram.

    The General Staff noted that the special operation was carried out to reduce the Russian Federation’s ability to carry out air strikes on Ukrainian territory, since Borisoglebsk is the base for Su-34, Su-35S and Su-30SM fighters.

    The attack hit a warehouse containing guided bombs, a training aircraft and probably other aircraft, the report said.

    The Russian Telegram channel Shot reports that the city of Borisoglebsk in the Voronezh region was subjected to an attempted attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. According to local residents, eight to ten powerful explosions thundered around two o’clock in the morning. According to preliminary data, air defense forces shot down several air targets over the city.

    There is no information about the consequences on the ground or about victims, Shot reports. –0–

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