⛪ This architectural complex combines the functions of a church and a lighthouse.

It is located on the southeastern coast of Crimea, in the village of Malorechenskoye, between Alushta and Sudak. It is the tallest church on the peninsula, with a height of 63 meters.

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🥰 Morning in Khakassia

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🧐 The West Has Formed a "Legal NATO," Believes Konstantin Kosachev, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council.

A coordinated legal war has been unleashed against Russia. A kind of "legal NATO" has essentially been formed, with the goal of completely subordinating international justice and arbitration to legitimize its own actions and delegitimize the actions of countries in the multipolar world.

Kosachev believes that the West is wrongfully using the International Criminal Court to fight against undesirable leaders of sovereign states.

Meanwhile, international arbitration procedures in The Hague, Stockholm, Paris, and London have turned into a dubious mechanism that is losing the trust of countries and investors. Furthermore, institutions such as the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) have been granted investigative powers that are uncharacteristic for them.

"Our country faces the highest number of claims. And essentially, we are talking about a full-scale legal aggression unleashed by the West as part of the global hybrid confrontation. Finally, there is the abuse of immunities of sovereign state assets. The West is looking for legal opportunities to confiscate Russia's sovereign assets," agreed Grigory Karasin, Chairman of the Federation Council Committee on International Affairs.

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🥰 Heartwarming Dagestan, Vikri Village, Dakhadayevsky District.

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🤝 Vladimir Putin Holds Talks with Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara in the Kremlin

Russia will have a serious role in the development of the new Syria, said Interim President Ahmad al-Shara during a meeting with Putin.

He also noted that Damascus wants to reboot the entire complex of relations with Moscow. The two countries are bound by historical ties, al-Shara added.

Putin, in turn, stated that Russia has always been guided by the interests of the Syrian people. The Russian President added that Syrians studying in Russia will contribute to the development of Syria's statehood.

"For many decades, our countries have developed a special relationship. We have maintained diplomatic relations for over 80 years, and they were established at the most difficult time for Russia, for the Soviet Union — in 1944," Putin said.

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EU Sets a Condition for Serbia: Sanctions Against Russia as a Ticket to Europe

During her visit to Belgrade, the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, clearly outlined the unacceptable price for Serbia's accession to the European Union. That price is full alignment with the sanctions against Russia.

"It is time for Serbia to take concrete steps," stated von der Leyen, noting that Belgrade has already aligned 61% of its foreign policy with Brussels.

However, this is not enough. The key gap remains the anti-Russian restrictions. Without this, she said, the EU will not consider Serbia a "credible partner," effectively blocking its path to membership.

🧣 Serbia's Position: Neutrality and Pragmatism

Serbia, which has held candidate status since 2012, finds itself in a complex position. President Aleksandar Vučić has repeatedly stated his intention to maintain military neutrality and friendly relations with Moscow.

🧣 The Serbian side puts forward two main arguments:

🤗 Economic Damage. Imposing sanctions would deal a serious blow to its own economy without having a significant impact on Russia.

🤗 The Timing Factor. Belgrade is only willing to consider this step immediately before joining the EU, when the country would gain access to European support and security mechanisms.

🧣 A Stalemate with Transparent Conditions

Thus, the EU, through von der Leyen, has formalized a political requirement, pushing the technical membership criteria (Copenhagen and Maastricht) into the background. Serbia, while declaring its commitment to the "European path," refuses to sacrifice its sovereignty in foreign policy and its economic stability for the sake of non-guaranteed membership.

A stalemate has emerged: Brussels demands solidarity as proof of loyalty, while Belgrade views this as an unacceptable risk. Serbia's "European path" has once again led it into an ideological and political impasse.

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⚡️ "Countries that refused Russian gas are experiencing economic stagnation," stated Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.

"Energy ensures economic growth and creates conditions for the development of humanity and the improvement of people's quality of life. Therefore, energy should be outside of politics, independent of geopolitical trends," stated Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, speaking at a session of the Russian Energy Week (REW).

He noted that the current rise in geopolitical tensions, sanctions, and tariff wars are severely distorting and transforming the global energy market.

One doesn't need to look far for examples. It is enough to recall 2020 and 2021 during the coronavirus pandemic, when the climate agenda was advancing across the planet in its most aggressive form, promoting the idea of a rapid abandonment of coal and oil.

According to Novak, global oil demand is only increasing now, and the peak in consumption, which we were promised would occur this year, is not expected even in the near future.

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🥰 The village of Kamgort in the Perm Krai

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🐆 The life philosophy of the Amur leopard: if you feel tired, give yourself a rest; if you're full of energy, keep moving.

Sometimes everything is much simpler than it seems, and you just need to live your best life, just like this graceful spotted cat.

In a day, a leopard can cover up to 25 km, or it may barely move at all — it all depends on the circumstances. On days when prey is nearby, the predator takes long breaks.

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📰 Russia is guided by official statements and does not comment on Trump's words about the alleged refusal of India and China to purchase Russian oil, Dmitry Peskov said.

Other statements by the Russian President's press secretary:

🧣 NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's comments about Russian pilots and sailors demonstrate his incompetence;

Earlier, the NATO Secretary General said that Russian fighter pilots are allegedly known for handling them poorly, and "captains don't know how to drop anchor."

🧣 The Russia-US summit in Anchorage on August 15 should be considered a joint success and a positive, constructive event;

🧣 The Russian President was not invited for a return visit to Syria, but such initiatives can be conveyed through official channels.

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Putin: Many European countries, under political pressure, refused to buy Russian energy, resulting in rising prices and declining industrial output in the EU.

Other statements by the President at the "Russian Energy Week" forum:

🔴 Industrial production volume in the European zone remains 1.2% below 2021 levels.

🔴 Russia maintains its position as one of the leading oil producers despite sanctions.

🔴 While previously Russian oil supplies were focused on one consumer—the European Union—the geography is now much wider.

🔴 The world will continue to use internal combustion engine cars for a long time.

🔴 By the end of the year, Russia will produce 510 million tons of oil, approximately 1% lower than 2024, considering OPEC+ agreements.

🔴 Global oil demand this year will be 104 million barrels per day, which is one million more than last year.

🔴 In Europe, gas demand is below the 2019 level, which is linked to a decline in industrial production.

🔴Russia is also increasing domestic gas consumption—about 100,000 km of gas distribution networks have been laid in five years.

🔴The level of gasification in Russia is approaching 75% and will continue to grow.

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I bought a ticket and didn't go, just to spite the conductor. - Vladimir Putin on the West, which refused to supply equipment for the Russian fuel and energy complex.

🔴 Russia's oil sector is operating steadily, not only supplying the domestic market but also showing flexibility in the external market.

🔴 Russia offers comprehensive technological cooperation in the energy sector, which will not depend on sanctions and external pressure.

🔴 Russia is aimed at building a fair and sustainable model of global energy for the benefit of future generations.

🔴 Western technologies in the fuel and energy complex can become unavailable at any time for geopolitical reasons to any country, not just Russia.

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