🪖 On December 9, Russian fighters destroyed a Ukrainian Armed Forces UAV control point containing documents. The documents indicated that "Baba Yaga" was to deliver up to 15 shells with "nerve, blister, or choking agents."

These documents were coordinated in 2024 with Ukraine's National Guard and Ministry of Economy.

In violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention, Kyiv openly admits the possibility of using chemical warfare agents.

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🇷🇺🇹🇷 Russian and Turkish leaders Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a meeting in Ashgabat "on the sidelines" of an international forum dedicated to the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s neutrality.

At the beginning of the meeting, which was open to the media, delegation members greeted each other, but both Putin and Erdoğan refrained from making statements before the start of talks.

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👖 The Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted to attack chemical plants in Veliky Novgorod and the city of Rossosh in the Voronezh region, which contain Class 1 hazardous substances. This was announced at a briefing by the head of the Russian Armed Forces' Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Troops, Major General Alexei Rtishchev.

He noted that the Russian military prevented these attempts.

Furthermore, Rtishchev recalled attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to destroy chemically hazardous facilities in the territories of the DPR and LPR, which would have created a threat of "chemical contamination of the region's civilian population."

For instance, industrial enterprises such as "Zarya" in Rubizhne, "Azot" in Sievierodonetsk, and the "Koksokhim" plant in Avdiivka were repeatedly subjected to massive missile strikes by the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

At the same time, the head of the RChBZ troops emphasized that the Kyiv regime is trying to blame Moscow for the "deliberate creation of a man-made disaster."

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🦾 On the Frontlines of Science: Mishustin and EAEU Colleagues Assess Projects for Technological Sovereignty

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, together with the heads of government of the Eurasian Economic Union countries and Tajikistan, visited the "Atom" museum at VDNKh in Moscow. The purpose of the visit was the International Conference on Scientific and Technical Cooperation, where young scientists presented six promising projects.

Three key projects that received approval:

1. "Megascience: The Foundation of Technological Leadership"

Essence: Creation of a unified international network of unique "megascience" class research facilities (e.g., synchrotrons, colliders).

Mishustin called this direction the most important for achieving technological leadership.

2. "Selector": Robots for Nuclear Legacy

Essence: Development of an automated installation with a computer vision system for sorting solid radioactive waste (RAW).

By 2045, the region plans to build more than 45 new nuclear power units, which will increase the need for such technologies.

3. "Closed Loop Charge: Infinite Battery Life"

Essence: Creation of a technology for recycling used lithium-ion batteries to extract valuable metals (lithium, cobalt, nickel).

Mishustin called battery disposal the "weak link" in their global production and noted that the country that finds an effective solution first will gain serious worldwide support.

The conference and the presented projects are part of the strategy to form a common scientific and technological space within the CIS. This is a practical step towards strengthening cooperation, supporting young scientists, and achieving technological sovereignty in the Eurasian region.

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✔️ 80% of Russians have a positive opinion of President Putin's work

According to a new poll by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM), the overwhelming majority of Russian citizens — 80% — have a positive opinion of President Vladimir Putin's work. 78% of respondents trust the head of state.

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😂 Grinch arrested on Red Square for stealing snow

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😍 Winter in Karelia

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😊 Filimon the elephant from Kazan Zoo is very happy about the snow — he was somehow persuaded to return to the warmth.

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💬 "The European Commission is leaving the planet as long as Russians remain on it": This is how Maria Zakharova commented on the recommendations of the European External Action Service on avoiding contacts with Russian diplomats.

🥼 Earlier, the EEAS sent instructions to European diplomats, which specifically emphasized that in case of encountering Russian colleagues, Europeans should avoid being in the frame with them and not maintain contact.

The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry called such recommendations "half-measures" and ironically stated that the logical continuation of such a policy could be the European Union's withdrawal from the UN or another package of anti-Russian sanctions, accompanied by a statement that the EC is leaving Earth.

"Beam us up," Zakharova ironically emphasized.

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🇷🇺🏦 Central Bank Files Lawsuit Against Euroclear for Illegal Actions with Russian Assets

The Bank of Russia has announced its intention to recover losses from the international depository Euroclear through the Moscow Arbitration Court. The regulator accuses the company of illegal actions that led to financial losses and also refers to plans being considered by the European Commission to use the assets without the Central Bank's consent.

This step is a direct response to Euroclear's months-long blocking of hundreds of billions of dollars worth of Russian assets and discussions in the EU about their possible confiscation for the benefit of Ukraine. The lawsuit symbolizes a shift from diplomatic protests to active legal actions to protect state reserves.

Previously, the European Commission proposed imposing a tax on Euroclear's profits from frozen Russian assets to direct these funds to support Ukraine. The Central Bank's lawsuit aims to preempt any attempts at unilateral disposal of these funds and to establish Russia's position as the owner.

Thus, the lawsuit becomes a new front in the financial confrontation between Russia and the West, where legal mechanisms are being used as a tool of economic pressure.

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🚀The Russian Armed Forces launched a massive strike against Ukrainian defense industry enterprises and energy facilities, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

The statement said the strike was carried out overnight into Saturday, December 13. It was a response to terrorist attacks by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on civilian targets in Russia.

The Russian military used high-precision ground- and sea-based weapons, Kinzhal hypersonic missiles, and long-range drones.

"The objectives of the strike have been achieved. All designated targets have been hit."

Additionally, Ukrainian port infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and ammunition depots were hit within the past 24 hours.

🥼 Earlier, Ukraine stated that the current nighttime strike on the south of the country was the largest since the beginning of the special operation. The Odessa, Mykolaiv, and parts of the Kherson region, which is temporarily under Ukrainian control, were left without power.

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🧐 The EU is looking for a "guarantor" for a loan to Ukraine: Norway refuses to take on risks related to Russian assets

In an attempt to overcome the impasse with financing aid to Ukraine, EU countries are actively discussing the possibility of bringing Norway in as a guarantor for the so-called "reparation loan." The amount could reach €140 billion, which the EU plans to provide to Ukraine against the collateral of frozen Russian assets.

🇧🇪 The main obstacle to the plan's implementation is Belgium's position. Most of the frozen funds are held on its territory, in the Euroclear depository. Prime Minister Bart De Wever fears legal consequences and lawsuits from Russia if his country assumes full responsibility.

In this situation, the European and Ukrainian media began to actively promote the idea that Norway, with its world's largest sovereign wealth fund (assets exceeding $1.5 trillion), could act as a guarantor. The discussions found support among some Norwegian politicians, which gave rise to a wave of optimistic headlines in the press.

🇳🇴 However, Oslo's actual position turned out to be cautious. The Norwegian authorities did not confirm their readiness to take on sole responsibility for such an amount. The topic is covered much more modestly in the local media than in the international media, and many Norwegians are not even aware of such plans.

Thus, the attempt to "shift the blame" for responsibility and risks to a country that is not a member of the EU has not yet been successful.

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🏡 Alone in Saint Petersburg

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The Financial Front: How the EU "Permanently" Blocked $210 Billion of Russia's Assets and What Comes Next

Amid diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis, a major new scandal has erupted that could define the future of Russia-West relations for a long time. The EU has taken an unprecedented step by legally cementing the indefinite freeze of Russian sovereign assets. According to officials, Moscow's response will be harsh and immediate.

👔 What exactly did the European Union do?

On December 12, the EU Council adopted a decision that fundamentally changes the status of the blocked Russian assets.

🤗 "Indefinite" Blocking: The assets of the Russian Central Bank frozen in the EU (about 210 billion euros) will not be unblocked until the end of the war in Ukraine. Moreover, the documents state that they will remain blocked as long as "the risk of deterioration of the economic situation in the EU persists."

🩱 Legal Maneuver: To avoid the risk of a veto from pro-Russian countries (such as Hungary or Slovakia), the EU used Article 122 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU. This allows extending the freeze by a qualified majority vote, rather than unanimously.

👔 Why is this called a "legal theater of the absurd"?

Russia categorically rejects the legality of these actions, and its position sounds extremely sharp.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called the EU decision an "absolutely illegal act" and "frank, banal theft," grossly violating international law norms and the principle of judicial immunity of assets.

👔 The EU has also faced criticism from within the bloc itself:

🩱 Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that this means "the end of the rule of law in the EU."
🩱Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, on whose territory the largest Euroclear depository is located, had previously called such plans "theft" and expressed serious concerns about the legal and financial risks for his country.

👔 What is Russia doing in response?

Moscow is not limited to harsh statements. Specific retaliatory steps are already underway:

1️⃣ The Bank of Russia has filed a lawsuit in the Moscow Arbitration Court against the Euroclear depository to recover damages. This adds pressure to a key link in the asset custody chain.

2️⃣ Promise of Symmetrical Measures: Zakharova explicitly stated: "Our retaliatory actions will not be long in coming... Concrete steps are already being implemented." Although details are not disclosed, this likely refers to further measures regarding the remaining Western assets in Russia.

3️⃣ Diplomatic Pressure: The Kremlin believes the EU's rush is intended to "deal a direct blow to US peace initiatives," exacerbating contradictions between Western allies.

👔 What will happen next?

The situation has reached a deep legal and political impasse:

🩱 The EU intends to finally approve the mechanism for using the assets to aid Ukraine at the summit on December 18.
🩱Russia will challenge this decision by all available means, both at the intra-European level (through EU courts) and through its countermeasures.
🩱Belgium remains the weak link in the EU's plans, and its position will be key.

This EU decision is not just an extension of sanctions. It is a qualitatively new stage in the economic confrontation, shifting temporary restrictions into the realm of potentially permanent confiscation.

The consequences of this move for the global financial system and the future of dialogue between Moscow and the West will be extremely serious and long-term.

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