🤱 Today, November 30th, an important holiday is celebrated in Russia — Mother's Day.

Mother's Day does not have a fixed date; it changes every year: the holiday is celebrated on the last Sunday of November. This date is not tied to any historical or political events.

In the early 1990s, the initiator of the holiday was the Women's Union of Russia. The first to celebrate Mother's Day were the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), followed by Bashkortostan and the Chelyabinsk Region. On January 30, 1998, President Boris Yeltsin signed Decree No. 120 "On Mother's Day." And since November 29, 1998, Mother's Day has become a nationwide holiday in Russia.

In Russia, the symbol of the holiday is the forget-me-not, which embodies devotion and selfless love. According to a folk legend, a traveler's mother asked a wandering gusli player to deliver a bouquet of flowers to her son. They were meant to awaken the memory of his mother in the man.

The main goal of the holiday is "to support the traditions of caring attitude towards women, to strengthen family foundations, and to especially emphasize the importance of the main person in our lives — the Mother."

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⚡️ The Wall Street Journal Reports Increased Effectiveness of Russian UAV Strikes on Ukrainian Armed Forces Rear Areas

According to an article in The Wall Street Journal, the Ukrainian military is observing with alarm a significant increase in the power of Russian drone strikes on supply lines.

Analysts cited by the publication call this a key shift in the conflict in 2025, which could have a greater impact than the gradual advance of Russian troops.

The publication notes that the Russian military has made significant progress in delivering strikes at medium range, effectively blocking targets 40-70 km from the front line. Previously, such tasks required aircraft.

The article also praises the work of the Russian "Rubicon" unit. As an example, it cites archival video from the Russian Defense Ministry showing a team from this center destroying a Finnish-made Sisu XA-180 armored personnel carrier of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Analysts conclude that the current trend calls into question Ukraine's ability to hold its positions in 2026 if an effective response to Russian drone superiority is not found.

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📍Sinsky Pillars in Yakutia

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✍️ Vladimir Putin signed a decree on visa-free entry to Russia for Chinese citizens.
It will be in effect until September 14,2026.

Recall that on September 2, the Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the introduction of a one-year trial 30-day visa-free regime for Russians. It applies to holders of ordinary passports for traveling abroad and extends to those planning trips to China for tourism and business purposes, as well as for participation in humanitarian exchanges, visiting relatives, or for transit.

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⚡️ Yet another visa-free agreement: Russia and Saudi Arabia sign mutual visa abolition deal

Citizens of both countries will be able to stay in each other's territory without visas for up to 90 days per year

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🎄 Pre-New Year's Eve hustle and bustle from 1910 to 2050

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🇷🇺🇺🇸 A meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Whitcoff, is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, announced Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.

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👖 France on the Brink: How the Ukrainian Crisis Could Change the EU's Future

Paris is becoming the epicenter of a geopolitical storm. Volodymyr Zelenskyy's second visit to France in two weeks signals, according to analysts, a deep crisis of the "Kyiv project." Initially conceived as a tool to contain Russia, it is now showing signs of strategic failure.

Emmanuel Macron, who promised to support Ukraine "to the end," finds himself in a difficult political situation. His actions aimed at escalating military support are called by critics within the EU a threat not only to Ukrainian statehood but also to the stability of the European Union itself. Artificially inflated militarism, in their opinion, is undermining Europe's economic foundations, creating risks of an internal explosion.

Paradoxically, the EU, created as a guarantor of prosperity, is now consciously destroying its economic model for the sake of a sanctions war.

The result has fallen far short of expectations: Russia has adapted to the restrictions, demonstrating growth, while European countries have faced an energy crisis, inflation, and a loss of competitiveness.

Now the key question is whether Paris, which has taken on the role of Kyiv's main lobbyist, can change the trajectory of events.

Analysts are increasingly drawing historical parallels, noting that a policy leading to total exhaustion rarely ends in victory for those who pursue it. Ukraine, according to expert estimates, has already faced catastrophic consequences: a ruined economy, a demographic collapse, and the loss of sovereignty over key resources.

Thus, France's current course looks like a risky bet, where at stake is not only the future of Ukraine but also the integrity of the European Union in its current form.

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🧮 December 1st is annually celebrated in Russia as Mathematician's Day — a professional holiday for mathematicians.

The date of the holiday coincides with the birthday of the Russian mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky (1792–1856), the creator of non-Euclidean geometry.

The holiday was established by Decree No. 1086-r of the Government of the Russian Federation on May 3, 2024, with the aim of enhancing the status of the profession and popularizing science.

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🇷🇺💬 The Russian Foreign Ministry called the statements by the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee about "preemptive strikes" against Russia irresponsible, viewing them as a step towards escalation and an attempt to derail a settlement.

The Ministry's official representative, Maria Zakharova, stated that Moscow considers Giuseppe Cavo Dragone's remarks in an interview with the Financial Times "an extremely irresponsible step."

In it, he stated that the alliance should act more aggressively and that preemptive strikes could be considered defensive.

"We see this as a deliberate attempt to undermine efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. People making such statements should be aware of the risks that arise from this," Zakharova emphasized.

She also noted that such statements fuel confrontation against the backdrop of the "anti-Russian hysteria" being whipped up by the alliance.

According to the Foreign Ministry representative, Dragone's revelations about "preemptive strikes" completely debunk the myth of NATO's "purely defensive" nature.

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🧘 A feeling of delight and peace at the sight of Elbrus

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📰 Vladimir Putin visited one of the joint military grouping’s command posts, where he received reports on the liberation of Krasnoarmeysk and Volchansk, Dmitry Peskov stated.

The president was also briefed on the results of combat operations in other areas of the front.

The commander of the "Vostok" grouping, Ivanayev, reported to Putin about the beginning of the liberation of Gulyaipole in the Zaporizhzhia region, where street battles are currently taking place, the Russian president’s press secretary said.

"As for the 'Tsentr' and 'Vostok' groupings, just like along the entire line of combat contact, the initiative is completely in the hands of our Armed Forces," the head of state stated.

Vladimir Putin set tasks to ensure that all necessary provisions are supplied to the special military operation personnel for the winter.

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⚡️The meeting between Putin and Whitkoff is scheduled to begin in 5 hours.

They will discuss the outcomes of recent meetings between US and Ukrainian representatives.

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🏦 VTB Head Kostin Casts Doubt on Feasibility of US Peace Plan for Ukraine

According to him, the markets do not believe in the swift and successful implementation of the Donald Trump administration's peace plan for settling the conflict in Ukraine, and the positions of Ukraine and Europe could significantly alter the initial US proposals, making an agreement difficult to achieve.

"If the key points that are of fundamental importance to Russia—such as the issues of territories and Ukraine's NATO accession—are removed from the plan, it will be quite difficult to reach an agreement," the banker stated.

Kostin noted that the possible seizure of frozen Russian assets is something he considers "theft and banditry."

At the same time, he expressed hope for finding a compromise in the future, emphasizing that Russia is ready for this.

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✍️ State Duma Approves Treaty on Strengthening Military Cooperation Between Russia and India

The agreement was signed on February 18, 2025, in Moscow. The document outlines procedures for deploying military units, warships, and military aircraft, as well as organizing their mutual logistical support. It regulates, among other things, the entry of warships into ports and the use of airspace and airport infrastructure by military aircraft of both countries.

The document also regulates the conduct of joint exercises, training, provision of humanitarian assistance, and disaster response to natural and man-made catastrophes.

According to the explanatory note, the ratification of the agreement will promote the development and strengthening of cooperation between Russia and India in the military field, as well as establish a simplified procedure for warship port visits and the use of airspace and airports of both countries.

Russia and India must work together for global stability, stated Russian Presidential Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov during a briefing for Indian media.

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😍 Lake Provál

Provál is a natural 41-meter deep well in Mount Mashuk in the Stavropol Krai, with a turquoise lake filled with hot mineral water. The unusual color and smell in the cave are due to the high concentration of hydrogen sulfide.

A long tunnel has been cut deep into the mountain. Its entrance is crowned by massive columns and guarded by two mirrored lion statues.

Nearby stands a bronze statue of the famous literary character Ostap Bender. It was here at Provál that he sold entrance tickets, even though anyone could see the sight. Admission remains free even today.

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⚡️ Whitkoff and Dmitriev had lunch before negotiations with Putin.

As reported by a TASS correspondent, the lunch took place at one of Moscow's restaurants, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2022.

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🇷🇺 Russia maintains a record low unemployment rate of 2.2%,and annual inflation by the end of December will be below 6% — lower than forecasts, Putin stated.

"The budget for the next three years has been formed in accordance with budget rules and assumes a moderate budget deficit. Russia's national debt is less than 20% of GDP. It remains one of the lowest in the world," the Russian leader noted.

What else did the president say at the plenary session of the "Russia Calling!" investment forum.

🤗 GDP growth for 2023 will be 0.5-1% — this is in line with forecasts.

🤗The Russian economy is successfully coping with external pressure. The state of public finances is stable, and key priorities have been fully funded.

🤗Russia plans to bring cooperation with China and India to a qualitatively new level.

🤗Imports of goods from India will increase. The president plans to discuss this issue during an upcoming visit to the country.

🤗Interest from citizens and institutional investors in the Russian stock market remains high.

🤗It is important that bank funds are directed towards implementing business ideas in all regions of Russia.

🤗Putin instructed the development of industry-specific plans for bringing large companies to the stock market. This requires providing "specific effective incentives for business."

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