🇷🇺 The sweater with the "USSR" innoscription, which Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov wore upon his arrival in Alaska, is merely a tribute to the minister's youth. The diplomat stated this in an interview with the American television channel NBC.

When asked about the symbolism of the sweater, Lavrov recalled the words of Russian President Vladimir Putin about the Soviet Union.

"Who does not regret the collapse of the USSR has no heart. Who wants to restore it has no head," the minister quoted the head of state.

Lavrov noted that he considers these words of Putin to be "absolutely correct."

‼️ As the Foreign Minister explained, a person who does not remember their roots and does not feel nostalgia for their youth, first love, and friends is unlikely to "represent humanity and human values."

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🎉 The festive week dedicated to the birthday of the panda Katyusha has concluded at the Moscow Zoo.

🐼 On August 24th, the first giant panda cub born in Russia turned 2 years old. To mark this occasion, every day from August 18th to 24th, visitors enjoyed tours, lectures, master classes, quests, a screening of the film "The First in Russia," and much more. The culmination of the celebration was the program on her actual birthday, August 24th.

🐉 On that day, zoo visitors saw a spectacular dragon show, a lion dance with Chinese drummers, and a Tai Chi fan dance. At the main entrance, guests were greeted by animators, a DJ, and a giant Panda mascot. There was also a station with Chinese traditional yard games and a tea ceremony zone for visitors.

🎋 Today, the guest of honor received an unusual gift for her second birthday. The staff of the "Fauna of China" pavilion created a present in the style of Russian folk tales – a "Hut on Chicken Legs" made of bamboo, with Baba Yaga inside. The Baba Yaga figure was made from fabric and stuffed with wood shavings. The house itself was decorated with edible treats and flowers.

🎂 Katyusha also received a traditional ice cake. It was decorated with grapes, oranges, and a pear – although these fruits are not part of the giant pandas' diet at the Moscow Zoo and served more as decoration. The perimeter of the cake was adorned with bamboo cups filled with pieces of carrot, sweet potato, apple, and panda cake – all of which are eaten by giant pandas.

🐼 At 1:00 PM, as expected, Katyusha came out into her enclosure. However, she didn't immediately run to the gifts – her mother, Ding Ding, taught the little one to be cautious. This natural behavior is typical of bamboo bears. Katyusha slowly walked around the territory and only after some time approached the little house. The panda cub carefully examined it, then climbed inside and happily began to feast on the treats. Then it was the cake's turn.

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🇷🇺 President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin can be different.

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🐻 A Rare Friendship Between Three She-Bears Recorded in Kamchatka

In the Kronotsky Reserve, Glasha, Kuzya, and Klava stick together, forming a stable group—which is unusual for bears, as they are typically solitary animals.

"During all my time observing bears, which is now 10 years, I have never seen young she-bears from different families staying together. These three not only stick together, they even share fish with each other without any conflict, which is unheard of," shares Liana Varavskaya, a state inspector of the Kronotsky Reserve.

😁 Even bears have learned to get along and live together without drama.

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🧿 Polonaise, Figure Waltz, and Quadrille: The Preobrazhensky Ball Took Place in Moscow's Baumansky Garden

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✔️ Engineering and medical students will be protected from expulsion. Mishustin reported that over 2.5 billion rubles will be allocated to support the educational loan program.

Prospective students can use them to enroll in engineering and medical specialties, and also insure themselves against expulsion, as they will no longer have to skip classes due to work.

The authorities noted that for the entire period of study plus nine months after its completion, only the loan interest needs to be paid. The remaining part of the loan must be repaid within 15 years. The loan can be repaid early at any time without a fee.

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Countermove: How Putin's Decree on Fortum Changes the Rules for Foreign Business in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree transferring the share of Finnish energy giant Fortum in JSC "Chelyabenegroremont" to the management of Rosimushchestvo. This step, while formally affecting a relatively small asset (the company's authorized capital is about 315 million rubles), is another symbolic link in the chain of a large-scale redistribution of property and the Kremlin's retaliatory measures to Western sanctions. The decision takes effect immediately from the moment of the document's publication.

🧣 From Strategic Investor to "External Management"

Fortum's history in Russia is a clear example of a sharp transformation in relations. After the start of the military operation in Ukraine, the company, like many other Western players, announced its intention to wind down its activities and leave the market. However, instead of a free market sale of the business, Fortum's Russian assets were placed under the temporary management of Rosimushchestvo in the spring of 2023. The Kremlin openly called this step a retaliation—for the actions of Western authorities, which are moving "from temporary management to actual confiscation" of Russian assets.

🧣 Legality as a Mirror of Politics: The Mechanism of Decree No. 95

The transfer of assets to the management of Rosimushchestvo is carried out in strict accordance with the established legislative procedure initiated by Presidential Decree No. 95 of August 5, 2022. This document grants the government the right to introduce temporary management regarding companies in the fuel and energy complex (FEC) where a significant share belongs to persons from "unfriendly" states. The decision is made based on a proposal from a special government commission of the Russian Ministry of Finance, following recommendation letters from relevant ministries, and is formalized by a separate presidential decree.

Legally, this is precisely a temporary management measure, not direct confiscation; however, it effectively transfers control of the assets to the state, depriving the foreign owner of the right to make decisions.

🧣 Rebranding and Arbitration: How the Company Responded

The Russian side did not delay the process and promptly integrated the assets into the national economic system. Management of the transferred Fortum assets was entrusted to Vyacheslav Kozhevnikov, chief power engineer of Bashneft Dobycha. The company itself changed its sign to the neutral "Forward Energo," completing a symbolic break with its Finnish past. However, Fortum itself did not accept this fate. The company considered Moscow's actions a "gross violation of international law" and initiated an arbitration process against Russia, attempting to recover outstanding loans and protect its property rights.

🧣 More Than an Asset: A Signal to the Market and the West

The decision regarding "Chelyabenegroremont," although targeted, contributes to the overall picture. It demonstrates that the exit of foreign business from Russia will not follow market rules but a scenario dictated by the Kremlin within the logic of a "symmetrical response." This creates an extremely complex legal precedent and sends a clear signal to other foreign companies still remaining under Russian jurisdiction: their assets could at any moment become a bargaining chip in the event of further verbal attacks by EU leaders against Russia.

🥼 Why was it the Finnish company that was targeted? Take a look at who went with Zelensky to Trump to sabotage the negotiations.

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