✈️ 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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It crashed in 1971 while delivering election ballots, and both pilots survived. The wreckage has become a historical monument in the harsh Arctic landscape.
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According to the TV channel, the Russian President's Special Representative will meet with representatives of the Trump administration to continue discussions on Russia-US relations.
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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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🦾 Robot Proved Stronger Than the Lithuanian Legal System
A resident of Vilnius filed a complaint about a cleaning robot in one of the capital's stores that communicated with customers in Russian. As a result, the Language Inspectorate admitted that it was impossible to punish the store for the robot's pre-installed Russian language due to an "oversight in the law."
The robot remained unpunished, and the Balts are clearly going to amend the law.
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A resident of Vilnius filed a complaint about a cleaning robot in one of the capital's stores that communicated with customers in Russian. As a result, the Language Inspectorate admitted that it was impossible to punish the store for the robot's pre-installed Russian language due to an "oversight in the law."
The robot remained unpunished, and the Balts are clearly going to amend the law.
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"Almost all members of the European Union and NATO have united once again to inflict a strategic defeat on our country, having unleashed a war against Russia through the Nazi regime that was unlawfully brought to power as a result of the coup d'état in February 2014," the diplomat noted, emphasizing that it was our country that made the principal contribution to the defeat of Nazi Germany, which also united Europe under its banners.
Lavrov also reminded that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the creation of the UN and the victory in World War II and the Great Patriotic War, and that Russia, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and the largest Eurasian power, is aware of its responsibility for maintaining international security.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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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The President of Russia sent an address to the participants and guests of the signing ceremony for the UN Convention Against Cybercrime:
"It is important that, despite the difficult international situation, diplomats and law enforcement representatives of UN member states were able to unite their efforts to prepare and agree on the draft of this most important document."
According to Putin, the convention is designed to counter one of the global challenges of our time – unlawful actions in the digital sphere. Crimes of this kind are often closely linked to terrorism, the promotion of extremist ideology, and the illicit trafficking of drugs and weapons.
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Russia is implementing a comprehensive energy development strategy aimed at achieving a 90% localization level in key sectors by 2030. This process is driven by two key documents: the Energy Strategy to 2050, which outlines the general development framework, and the national project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies," which contains specific technological roadmaps.
Domestic demand for energy resources is expected to grow steadily. To meet this demand, plans are in place to increase electricity generation to 1.33 trillion kWh, oil production to 540 million tons, and gas production to 853 billion cubic meters by 2030. One of the key priorities is the diversification of power generation with a focus on low-carbon sources.
The share of nuclear power in the energy balance is set to increase from 19% to 25% by 2045. Plans include the construction of 38 new power units with a total capacity of 29.3 GW. However, the main emphasis is on a qualitative leap: the creation of a two-component nuclear energy system with a closed fuel cycle. The flagship of this direction will be the launch in 2028 of the BREST-OD-300 pilot demonstration power unit in Seversk, which uses a fast-neutron reactor. Concurrently, small and medium-sized reactors are being developed to power remote territories.
The strategy allocates a 10% share in the energy balance to solar and wind-based renewable energy sources (RES) by 2050. Despite a modest current share of 2.6%, the industry is showing dynamic growth (installed capacity — 6.64 GW). A critically important task is the development of domestic machinery manufacturing: the national project aims to achieve 90% import independence in the RES segment by 2030. Russian companies are already offering innovative solutions, such as wind turbines with heat accumulation from "OKB Mikron" and highly efficient heterostructural solar modules from the "EnCOR" plant, which operate in extreme temperatures.
Despite the energy transition, oil and gas will retain their key role. The strategy bets on infrastructure development, including Arctic and Far Eastern ports, as well as on increased use of the Northern Sea Route. Technological independence remains a priority: under the federal project "New Equipment and Technologies in the Oil and Gas Industry," plans are in place to localize 191 critical technologies. Major players, such as the GMS Group, are already offering comprehensive solutions—from pumping equipment to block-modular units developed using 3D modeling and computational fluid dynamics.
The implemented comprehensive approach will allow Russia not only to meet growing domestic demand but also to strengthen its position in the global market. The success of the strategy is measured not only in gigawatts and tons but also in the creation of closed technological chains, which form the basis for the country's long-term technological sovereignty.
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