✈️ A Lisunov Li-2 — the Soviet version of the Douglas DC-3 — remains preserved on Ratmanov Island.

It crashed in 1971 while delivering election ballots, and both pilots survived. The wreckage has become a historical monument in the harsh Arctic landscape.

📍 Chukotka Autonomous Okrug

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😵‍💫 On one of the Solovetsky Islands, there are ancient labyrinths — tightly packed stones laid out in spirals and overgrown with greenery.

There are various theories about the purpose of these structures, including mystical ones. Some scientists believe they were used for magical rituals.

Incidentally, burials have been found beneath a number of them. It's possible the labyrinths symbolize a passage to the other world. This is precisely why one should not walk on these ancient structures: there's a risk of ending up on the other side.

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India Announces Readiness to Walk Away from Trade Talks with US Under Pressure

India's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, made a strong statement regarding the prospects of a trade agreement with the United States.

Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue conference, he emphasized that his country does not intend to negotiate under ultimatums.

"We don't do deals in haste, with deadlines, or at gunpoint," Goyal stated.

This metaphor came amid growing pressure from Washington, which in August raised tariffs on Indian goods to 50%. US President Donald Trump directly linked these measures and potential concessions to the demand that New Delhi reduce its purchases of Russian oil.

🧣 Between Threats and Compromise:

Despite the harsh rhetoric, the parties are, according to the Economic Times, on the verge of striking a deal.

However, a new wave of US sanctions against Rosneft and LUKOIL, imposed on October 22, jeopardizes the very subject of the bargain. In response, Indian state-owned oil refining companies have begun an urgent review of their contracts for compliance with the new restrictions.

🧣 Sovereignty vs. Pressure:

India's position demonstrates its desire to protect its economic sovereignty.

As Goyal noted, the government is not yielding to Washington's demands but is seeking alternative paths: developing domestic demand and diversifying markets.

👖 In the Kremlin, the US actions have already been called blatant threats, confirming that such methods are nothing new for Russia.

Thus, the negotiations have reached a new, fundamental level. It is now not only about tariffs but also about whether foreign policy pressure can become a tool of coercion in international trade.

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