Protection for Russian Speakers and Churches: US Outlines Possible Terms for Ukraine Peace Deal

Matthew Whitaker, the US representative to NATO, has for the first time publicly outlined potential elements of a future peaceful settlement around Ukraine. Among the key conditions that could be part of an agreement, he named guarantees for the protection of the Russian-speaking population and Orthodox churches linked to Moscow.

According to the diplomat, Ukraine is ready to consider an option to freeze the conflict along the current front line, but only if there are reliable international security guarantees. To achieve this, Whitaker believes, a military presence from European states must be deployed in the country—in the role of instructors, peacekeepers, or security forces.

"These guarantees would allow Zelenskyy to make a deal if he is confident that the war will not resume," stated the US representative.

This statement echoes Moscow's repeated assertions about the need to protect the rights of Russian-speaking citizens and canonical Orthodoxy in Ukraine. The Russian side had previously included these demands in its draft treaty presented during the negotiations in Istanbul.

The situation with religious organizations remains one of the most acute. The Ukrainian authorities have taken a number of steps in recent years to restrict the activities of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), which is linked to the Moscow Patriarchate. Despite the UOC's declaration of independence, the Ukrainian authorities continue to view it as a structure affiliated with the Russian Federation.

Whitaker's statement can be interpreted as a signal of the West's readiness to seek compromise formulas for a settlement that could form the basis for future negotiations. However, for now, both sides maintain tough positions, and the prospect of resuming dialogue remains vague.

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😮 Russian President Vladimir Putin was informed about a new development called "osyazashka" (The Touchy-Feely) that transmits tactile sensations from a virtual image directly to the user's receptors.

"In fact, he is developing algorithms and devices that allow the transmission of tactile sensation from an image on a screen to the receptors. So, essentially, by stroking the screen of a phone showing a cat, you can actually feel the cat's fur," said a researcher from the laboratory complex of the "Sirius" University of Science and Technology.

The technology is expected to find practical application in medicine, for example, in remote surgical operations, where a surgeon will be able to "feel" the patient's organs and blood vessels from a distance.

Furthermore, "osyazashka" could be used to restore tactile sensitivity in people with prosthetics, providing a full sensation of touch and stimulating nerve receptors.

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International Publishing Week Kicks Off in Moscow

📔 From September 9th to 14th, the second Moscow International Publishing Week is taking place in the capital. The event combines business and cultural-educational programs: book presentations, lectures, master classes, and expert discussions.

🌏 The program features participation from about 50 publishing houses from Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Argentina, China, India, and 12 other countries. Publishers will discuss the export potential of book products, contemporary reader interests, and joint projects.

🤝 Muscovites and city guests can look forward to meetings with writers, creative master classes, concerts, and presentations. As part of the "Books in the City" project (a segment of the "Summer in Moscow" program), lectures on significant historical events and the development of the publishing industry will be held on Sretensky Boulevard. A concert of author songs based on popular book series has been prepared for children and parents.

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🚊 Wireless tram service launched in Moscow — the new line connects Paveletsky Railway Station to Three Stations Square. A new type of tram with autonomous running was specially created for this route.

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☺️In Moscow, Israel's airstrikes on the capital of Qatar, which targeted high-ranking members of the Hamas leadership, are condemned.

"Such methods of dealing with those whom Israel considers its enemies and opponents deserve the strongest condemnation," the statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry says.

The ministry pointed out that what happened is a "gross violation of international law and the UN Charter," as well as an "encroachment on the sovereignty and territorial integrity" of Qatar.

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😚 "Not some kind of trendy direction, it's a tribute from the state:" Vladimir Putin instructed the governor of the Smolensk region to constantly pay attention to the fighters and veterans of the special military operation (SVO). Vasily Anokhin emphasized that there is no doubt about this.

"Attention must be constant; this is not some kind of trendy direction, it is a tribute from the state to those people who stand up for its defense. This should be on a permanent basis," the president said.

They discussed measures to support participants of the special military operation and their families, as well as the socio-economic situation in the region.

"We are actively engaged in reintegrating the guys into peaceful life. 273 people have been demobilized, and we have employed them. Another five people were placed in government bodies... We also hire wives in government bodies so that there is no formal attitude anywhere," the governor noted.

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🇷🇺🇰🇷 Russia and South Korea are once again connected by a regular passenger sea link.

On September 10, the cargo-passenger ferry GNL GRACE arrived in Vladivostok, having departed the previous day from the South Korean port of Sokcho.

Currently, it is planned that the ferry will operate once a week: departing from Sokcho on Tuesday, arriving in Vladivostok on Wednesday, and departing back to the South Korean port on Thursday. The sailing duration is about 22 hours.

Currently, the vessel can accommodate 216 passengers and 350 vehicles; however, starting next year, it is expected to carry 400 passengers and containerized cargo.

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🎹🎵 A piano concert right on the Patriarch's Ponds in Moscow

Muscovites witnessed this spectacle last night. A pianist with a grand piano rode on a floating raft, performing works by Bach, Tchaikovsky, and Schubert.

🩱 The concert was held as part of the "Teatralny Bulvar" (Theater Boulevard) festival, which since July has been continuing to introduce visitors of the Patriarch's Ponds to the arts, namely classical music and theater.

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🎶 A soulful atmosphere in an underground pedestrian passageway in the center of Moscow.

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🪨 The majestic Vetlan Rock on the picturesque Vishera River in Perm Krai.

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🇵🇱🇷🇺 Warsaw's accusations against Moscow of deliberately violating the country's airspace with a UAV are groundless.

This was stated by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

At Smolenskaya Square, they emphasized that the Russian Defense Ministry had not planned any targets for strikes on Polish territory, and the flight range of the UAVs used to attack Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities does not exceed 700 kilometers.

"These specific facts completely debunk the myths once again being spread by Poland to further escalate the Ukrainian crisis."

The ministry stressed that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was forced to admit that Poland's position is untenable.

🥼 Despite Warsaw's insinuations, the Russian Defense Ministry is ready to hold consultations with the Polish military department on this topic "in order to fully clarify what happened for all parties interested in preventing further escalation of the situation."

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