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⚡️ Dmitry Peskov confirmed that the Russian delegation headed by Medinsky has departed for Istanbul.

Negotiations are scheduled for Wednesday. Among the topics are issues related to draft memoranda on settlement and the continuation of mutual exchanges.

Other statements by the presidential press secretary:

🟢 Work on coordinating draft memoranda between Russia and Ukraine is preparation for a potential meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

🟢 It is inappropriate to schedule a potential meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy without substantial preparatory work.

🟢 Easy negotiations are not expected in Istanbul; it will be a "very difficult conversation."

🟢 A significant portion of the Western money received by Kyiv has been embezzled; there is a lot of corruption in Ukraine.

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🤯 Crazier and crazier: Labubu okroshka has appeared on the menu of a Moscow restaurant.

It's made with kefir and herbs.

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🐬 Dolphins near St. Petersburg. Presumably, four individuals swam about 50 km from the city. This happened for the first time in five years and may indicate a gradual improvement in the environmental situation.

"As far as I know, before the mid-20th century, these areas were common for both porpoises and bottlenose dolphins. But the two world wars and, most importantly, the huge amount of organochlorine pesticides in the last third of the 20th century made the Baltic Sea one of the dirtiest seas in the world. Industrial waste from the most technically advanced countries in Europe ended up here, and dolphins became a rarity," said Anton Chernetsky, Senior Researcher at the Laboratory of Marine Mammals of the P.P. Shirshov Institute of Oceanology of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Candidate of Biological Sciences.

The oceanologist suggested that the dolphins, albeit not very successfully yet, are trying to return to their former habitats.

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🇷🇺🇧🇾 Putin Grants Belarusians the Right to Participate in Elections in Russia

Russians and Belarusians have gained the right to elect and be elected to local self-government bodies in both countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a protocol amending the treaty between the countries of the Union State.

The amendments are being made to the Treaty between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on Equal Rights for Citizens of December 25, 1998.

According to the amendments, Russian citizens permanently residing in the Republic of Belarus will be able to gain the right to elect and be elected to local self-government bodies on its territory. Belarusian citizens permanently residing in Russia will gain a similar right.

"The initiative is aimed at further strengthening the integration and cooperation of our countries within the Union State," State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin explained earlier.

In turn, Elena Afanasyeva, Deputy Chair of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, noted that the innovation will contribute to deepening Russian-Belarusian integration and developing the institutions of representative democracy.

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⚡️ Turkish Representatives First to Arrive at Russia-Ukraine Talks Venue in Istanbul

Recall that the head of the Russian delegation is Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to the President of Russia. The talks at the Çırağan Palace are scheduled to start at 7 pm Moscow time.

Russian and Ukrainian delegations will summarize the outcomes of the talks planned for today at separate press conferences.

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‼️ THIRD ROUND: Delegation talks between Russia and Ukraine begin in Istanbul

Prior to the start of the Russia-Ukraine talks, a trilateral meeting was held with the participation of Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

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⚡️ Russia-Ukraine talks have concluded. They were conducted in Russian, TASS reported citing a source.

Most of the Ukrainian delegation arrived at the talks in suits. Only one person was in "camouflage".

Previously, members of the negotiating team from Kyiv mostly wore military uniforms.

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⚡️ What did Russia and Ukraine discuss during the third round of talks in Istanbul? Key points from Vladimir Medinsky's address.

🟢 Russia proposed that Ukraine create three online working groups – on political, humanitarian, and military issues.

🟢 Russia proposed that Ukraine declare short humanitarian ceasefires lasting 24-48 hours. This is needed so soldiers can retrieve the bodies of fallen comrades.

🟢 In the near future, an exchange of at least one thousand prisoners of war from each side will take place. Russia proposed transferring a larger number of prisoners.

🟢 Russia also proposed transferring an additional three thousand bodies of fallen Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) soldiers to Kyiv as soon as Ukraine is technically ready to receive them.

🟢 Ukraine has still not returned 30 civilians from the Kursk region. Russia demands their return home – or for Kyiv to recognize these citizens as hostages so Moscow can initiate an exchange.

🟢 Russia has completed work on the list of Ukrainian children submitted during the previous round. Ukrainian children in Russia are under state supervision, in abundance and safety. Children are a sacred value for Russia.

🟢 The positions of Moscow and Kyiv are still very far apart.

🟢 All previous agreements on humanitarian tracks have been fulfilled.

🟢 The exchange of 250 for 250 prisoners of war is being finalized on the Ukrainian-Belarusian border.

🟢 An exchange of the bodies of the deceased has been completed. Russia returned over seven thousand fallen UAF soldiers to Ukraine, based on moral considerations.

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‼️ Putin-Zelensky Meeting Only Possible to Finalize Deal, Medinsky Says.

A meeting between Putin and Zelensky is only possible if it is to put a final point, stated Medinsky. It must be thoroughly prepared in advance – and at it, they should not discuss an agreement, but sign it.

At the same time, Medinsky took a dig at Mark Rutte. The head of the Russian delegation noted that he had prepared a historical note on this topic specifically for the NATO Secretary General – since the latter is a great history enthusiast. (see video)

📌 Earlier, Mark Rutte claimed that Moscow sent a "not serious" delegation headed by "some historian" to the second round of talks. Later, the Kremlin reminded the Secretary General that Medinsky is an Assistant to the President of Russia – and the delegation he heads is extremely serious.

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🇷🇺 Glazovo Village, Kenozerye, Arkhangelsk Oblast

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🇷🇺💬 Ukraine is trying to put the cart before the horse. This is how Peskov answered a question about a possible meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy. Other statements by the presidential press secretary:

🔸 The Kremlin did not expect a breakthrough from the third round of talks. The agenda proposed by Russia is aimed at concrete work;

🔸 Discussion of a possible high-level meeting will be possible after concrete work has been done;

🔸 There have been no specific discussions about a possible meeting between Putin and Trump in China; the Kremlin has not heard about the US President's plans to travel to the PRC.

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‼️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces' drone strikes on Sochi are targeted terrorist attacks against civilians, Maria Zakharova stated.

"Obviously, unarmed people going about their daily business, working, are being selected," said the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

Last night, Sochi came under a massive drone attack. Two people were killed, eleven were injured, and four are in the hospital. From 8:40 PM to 1:40 AM, air defenses destroyed 39 UAVs over southern Russia.

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 Valentina Matviyenko: A Putin-Trump Meeting Would Be Important for the Entire World

Speaking about the prospect of a personal meeting between the two politicians, the head of the Federation Council noted:

"First of all, their positions on various issues could be clarified directly, without intermediaries, and there would be an opportunity for a personal exchange of opinions.

Such a meeting would be very important and necessary indeed, because no phone conversations, no exchange of letters or messages can replace personal communication, personal contact – what we call face to face."

Moreover, Matviyenko stressed, Russian-American relations determine global stability, security, the development of the world economy, and the resolution of global, regional, and other conflicts.

She also urged against reducing relations between Moscow and Washington to the Ukrainian conflict. "That is wrong. They have a broader dimension. And not only for bilateral relations, but for world politics as a whole," Matviyenko emphasized.

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🏄‍♂️ SUP Board Once Again Most Popular Transport in Rainy Moscow

After the downpour, Moscow residents are actively getting around on their now beloved mode of transport—the SUP board. Flooded streets in the capital no longer surprise anyone, so the board has become equal to any other transport; people park them next to cars.

Meanwhile, the tropical downpour continues to linger in the capital, much to the dismay of city residents.

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🐶📸 An interesting initiative has been proposed in the State Duma — a photo database for lost pets.

It is planned to be implemented through the nationwide "Gosuslugi" portal.

🖥 Anyone will be able to upload a photo of a found animal. The AI system will instantly compare it with photos from the lost pets database and notify the owner.

It is reported that the AI recognizes cats and dogs with 98% accuracy.

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👶🇷🇺 Russia Launches "Demographic Special Forces":

‼️ A "demographic special forces" unit has been established within the Russian government. The task of this structure is to stimulate the birth rate and restore traditional values.

"The main thing is that, through joint efforts, we have managed to make family-centricity a nationwide priority. We can hope that we will return our traditional values," stated Valentina Matviyenko.

Furthermore, experts from VTsIOM (Russian Public Opinion Research Center) note that to overcome the demographic crisis, it is necessary to increase the birth rate, raise life expectancy, and regulate immigration.

📌 Analysts believe that in 2025, Russia is in a "demographic autumn" (characterized by an aging population and declining birth rate), but the country may face a "thaw" or even a "demographic summer."

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🏙️ A New Giant Building to Appear in Moscow City

The 379.1-meter-tall One Tower skyscraper will become not only the tallest residential building in Europe but also the first such project in Moscow City.

The tower will have 90 floors. Levels 5 to 30 will house office spaces, with residential apartments above, including duplex penthouses. A total of 1,417 apartments are planned. The most unusual feature is the Sky Garden park, located on the 85th floor and covering about 1,000 square meters (approximately 10,764 sq ft).

Construction is set to begin in 2025, with completion planned for 2030.

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