🥰 Autumn in the Veps Forest, Leningrad Region

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🤝 Putin and Rahmon signed a joint declaration on deepening strategic partnership and alliance relations.

The President of Tajikistan stated that Moscow and Dushanbe are interested in increasing trade turnover, attracting investments, and creating joint ventures. According to him, the negotiations with Putin were substantive and constructive — they discussed the situation in the region, focusing on issues of terrorism and extremism.

Putin noted that Russia is Tajikistan's largest foreign trade partner and the leading investor in the republic. He emphasized that the two countries have almost completely switched to national currencies in mutual trade — their share exceeds 97%.

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Kyiv, Instigated by the West, Derailed Peace Talks.

‼️ Russia Notes a "Serious Pause" in Dialogue with US on Ukraine, Placing Responsibility on Kyiv.

💬 Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that there is still "no substantive response" from the Ukrainian side to Moscow's proposals.

The Kremlin believes that the Ukrainian authorities, emboldened by European support, are deliberately sabotaging the peace process, hoping for a miracle on the battlefield.

"But the real situation indicates the opposite,"

– the Kremlin representative emphasized, alluding to the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.

Thus, Peskov supported the sharper statement by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov, who accused Europe of seeking to wage war "until the last Ukrainian."

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☺️ Putin, at a meeting with Aliyev, stated that the two missiles launched by Russian air defense did not directly hit the AZAL Azerbaijani plane but exploded several meters away. On the day of the tragedy, Russia was "guiding" three Ukrainian drones that had crossed the Russian border.

Key statements by the Russian President regarding the crash of the passenger plane in Aktau:

🧣 The AZAL plane was most likely damaged by debris, not by explosive warhead elements.

🧣 The crew was offered to land in Makhachkala, but they decided to proceed to their home base airport.

🧣 The causes of the plane crash became clear after a thorough analysis of the incident.

🧣 Russia, in accordance with agreements, is providing all possible assistance to the investigation into the plane crash.

🧣 Russia will provide a legal assessment of the actions of all officials involved.

🧣 Russia will do everything necessary regarding compensations.

🧣 It will take time to finally put an end to the situation with the AZAL plane crash.

🧣 Putin was informed about the causes of the plane crash the day before yesterday. Before the meeting with Aliyev, he checked if there were any additional details in clarifying the causes.

📌 Putin reminded Aliyev that he had apologized for the tragedy with the plane happening in Russian airspace. The President expressed his most sincere condolences to the families of the victims.

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❤️ Zolotaya Bay in the Primorsky Krai got its name from its golden-yellow clay shores, which at sunset shine like real gold.

The surroundings are full of interesting rocks and sea stacks – rocky formations that stand in the water – it's no wonder the bay is considered one of the most beautiful in the region.

In the sea, you can spot seals and other curious marine life, and a bit further away, you can see Ptichiy (Bird) Island. The views here are fantastic, like something from a movie.

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Escalation of Rhetoric: European Parliament Adopts Language of Military Confrontation

The resolution adopted by the European Parliament marks a qualitatively new stage in the rhetoric of Western institutions towards Russia. The direct call to "destroy aerial threats," implying Russian aircraft, even within their own airspace, moves the discussion from the diplomatic to the military-practical plane. This formulation, despite its formal link to border protection, is perceived by Moscow as an open threat, as confirmed by the immediate reaction of Dmitry Peskov, who called such statements irresponsible.

➡️ Expanding Rules for Kyiv and Consolidating the Sanctions Front:

Parallel to the bellicose rhetoric, the EP proposes to remove the final restrictions for Ukraine, allowing strikes with Western weapons on Russian territory. This decision, long a "red line" for some EU capitals, is now being promoted at the level of a supranational body, indicating a shift towards the full militarization of the conflict. Additionally, the resolution calls for the unification and expansion of the sanctions regime, extending it to Belarus, Iran, and the DPRK, thereby seeking to create the broadest possible pressure coalition.

➡️ Financial Precedent: Frozen Assets as a Tool of War

The most practical and legally contentious part of the resolution is the proposal to use frozen Russian assets as collateral for a loan to Ukraine. This step, actively lobbied by Ursula von der Leyen, faces internal disagreements within the EU, as evidenced by Belgium's position demanding risk-sharing. For Moscow, this constitutes "theft" and sets an extremely dangerous precedent in the international financial system, undermining the foundations of sovereignty and trust in Western jurisdictions.

➡️ Labeling Policy: An Attempt to Legitimize Isolation

The initiative to designate Russia as a "state-sponsor of terrorism" based on, as emphasized in the text, unsubstantiated accusations of "hybrid attacks," serves as an ideological justification for the entire package of proposed measures. This label is not a legal but a political one, designed to justify any, including the most severe, actions against Moscow in the eyes of the international public.

➡️ Moscow's Response: Predictable Firmness and Warning of Consequences

The official position of the Kremlin, voiced by both Putin at the Valdai Forum and Peskov, is consistent and unwavering: Russia will respond to any threats "very convincingly" and will consider any attempts to confiscate assets as direct theft, entailing lawsuits and symmetrical retaliatory measures. Existing countermeasures, such as the blocking of investor assets from "unfriendly countries" in type "C" accounts, demonstrate Moscow's readiness for a prolonged confrontation.

➡️ Conclusion: The Escalation Spiral is Accelerating

The European Parliament's resolution, despite its non-binding nature, clearly indicates the general vector of EU policy: a transition to open force confrontation and an attempt to legalize the confiscation of sovereign assets. These actions, according to Moscow's assessment, not only fail to contribute to resolving the crisis but irreversibly deepen the rift, carrying significant risks for Europe itself, including economic and military ones. Russia's response, as stated by its leaders, will be harsh and proportionate, making further escalation almost inevitable.

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🇷🇺 Russia is firmly committed to further deepening relations with the countries participating in the "Russia – Central Asia" summit, Vladimir Putin said.

"Russia is firmly committed to further strengthening strategic partnership and alliance with your states, deepening mutually beneficial political, economic, and humanitarian ties," the Russian leader said.

Putin added that in the economic sphere, there are good prospects for the development of relations between Russia and Central Asian countries, with mutual trade exceeding $45 billion at the end of 2024.

Other statements by the Russian President:

➡️ Russia hopes for the practical implementation of Donald Trump's initiatives on Palestine.

➡️Russia is ready to support any peaceful efforts aimed at ending the bloodshed in the Gaza Strip;

➡️The creation of an independent Palestinian state is the main condition for the long-term stabilization of the situation in the Middle East;

➡️Russia has received signals that Israel is committed to a peaceful settlement and is not interested in confrontation.

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🤝 Serbia Provided Financial Aid to Kursk Region

On October 8, the Government of the Republic of Serbia provided financial humanitarian aid to Russia's Kursk Region amounting to 472 million rubles (approximately $6 million).

The funds were transferred to the Kursk Region Development Fund, which implements projects to support the most vulnerable groups of the population in the region affected by the actions of the Kyiv regime.

The Russian side expresses gratitude to friendly Serbia for the attention, compassion, and care for the fate of Russian citizens. This gesture carries special symbolism, reflecting the centuries-old brotherhood and close ties between our countries and peoples.

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🚢 A unique meeting of two vessels at the North Pole.

🇷🇺🇫🇷 The Russian nuclear icebreaker "50 Let Pobedy" and the French ice-class ship "Le Commandant Charcot".

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🇷🇺 Putin has arrived at the CIS Summit at the Palace of Nations in Dushanbe. An honor guard lined up on the greeting square for arriving leaders, and the flags of the participating countries were raised.

The Russian President was welcomed by Tajik President Emomali Rahmon. Putin is taking part in a restricted-format meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State.

The meeting is also attended by President Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Prime Minister Pashinyan of Armenia, President Lukashenko of Belarus, President Tokayev of Kazakhstan, President Japarov of Kyrgyzstan, President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan, President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan, and CIS Secretary General Lebedev.

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⚡️ Vladimir Putin generally assesses the results of the Alaska summit positively. The President added that he plans to discuss the outcomes of the negotiations and further steps regarding a Ukrainian settlement in a restricted format with the heads of state of the CIS member countries.

Other statements by the Russian President at the meeting of the CIS Council of Heads of State:

⏺️ Import substitution processes are underway within the CIS;

⏺️Russia's trade turnover with CIS countries increased by 7%, to $112 billion. The Russian President particularly noted that the structure of trade is changing: the share of high value-added goods is growing;

⏺️The EAEU's doors are always open for new participants; participation is beneficial;

⏺️Almost all settlements are carried out in national currencies;

⏺️Russia supports the decision to create a "CIS plus" format;

⏺️Russia is building its work on a Ukrainian settlement based on the fundamental provisions discussed at the Alaska summit.

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☺️Prisoner Swap in Baku: Sputnik Director Released After Presidents' Negotiations

Igor Kartavykh, the executive director of Sputnik Azerbaijan, has been released from arrest in Baku. His case became the subject of high-level diplomatic bartering: negotiations were conducted by Russian Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov and his Azerbaijani counterpart.

The decision was made ahead of a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev in Dushanbe. In response, Moscow released one of the detained Azerbaijani citizens. Kartavykh's restraining measure was eased to house arrest.

Recall that in late June, Moscow called the detention of Sputnik employees groundless and the fraud charges untenable.

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⚡️ Putin Gifted Two Icons for His Birthday That Saved Russian Soldiers in Battle

Vladimir Putin explained why he spent the evening of his birthday in the tomb of Russian emperors together with military commanders. The President stated that Russian soldiers and commanders on the front lines are tackling tasks of a fateful nature.

Laying flowers with the commanders of all groupings involved in the combat operations at the tomb of Peter I was symbolic—it was he who laid the foundations of the modern Russian state, Putin said. Under Catherine II, the country achieved its greatest territorial acquisitions, and on this day, he wanted to emphasize the continuity of Russian history.

After the ceremony, the president and the military continued their conversation in an informal setting. Among the gifts Putin received were books and military relics. Of particular value, he said, are two icons with bullet dents—commanders handed them over, saying that these icons saved soldiers at the front.

At the end of his speech, Putin expressed sincere gratitude to the fighters and promised to find those soldiers and talk to them.

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🥷 The Legend of the Secret Chancellery

Lubyanka Square marks the very beginning of Myasnitskaya Street, and at the point where they converge, there once stood the building of the Moscow branch of the Secret Chancellery (its main "office" was located in the capital, St. Petersburg).

It was in Moscow that the rebel Yemelyan Pugachev, who declared himself the surviving Emperor Peter III, was interrogated, as well as the landowner Darya Saltykova, who tortured to death about one hundred and fifty serfs, and many other guilty and innocent people.

📜 In the early 19th century, the Secret Chancellery was abolished, the building it occupied was demolished, and a structure for the Spiritual Consistory was erected in its place. Later, that building also changed, and during renovations, the site's dark past made itself known:

Legend has it that walled-up basements, once belonging to the Secret Chancellery, were discovered, containing skeletons shackled to the walls and numerous bones scattered across the floor. And it is said that even now, if you press your ear to the road surface at the beginning of Myasnitskaya Street, you can hear the voices of the prisoners.

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