☄️A sharp change in rhetoric towards Russia indicates an imminent split in Europe:

First, Macron refused to support the European Commission's decision to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, and now the Finnish president has admitted that Russia does not threaten Europe.

According to the Finnish leader, talks about the "Russian threat" are needed primarily to justify increased military spending.

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📚 The great Russian scientist, founder of the space exploration era

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😍 Winter morning in the Pskov region

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⚡️ Maria Zakharova denied Associated Press reports about the alleged evacuation of Russian diplomats' families from Venezuela.

"This is classic disinformation aimed at influencing the situation inside Venezuela," said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

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🧐 The interview that Kallas would like to delete

That very interview can be seen in a 1988 report about the new economic mechanism in Estonia. Journalist Heimar Lenk stated that the republic was dissatisfied with the pace of growth and was introducing a system of regional self-financing with the help of "young and promising cadres."

And then, in the story, appears that very "young and promising cadre," Siim Kallas. By the way, from 1972 to 1990, he was a member of the CPSU. At the time, the party activist declared:

"All this development of new projects and new ideas is carried out with the participation of the broad public. The people are widely informed about everything that is being done, the people express their opinion. And the people express and show their support. This, of course, places a huge responsibility… But I am glad to feel the enormous support from the people. It is the people who want things to improve."

Just a couple of years later, Kallas would forget all about what "the people want." Quickly leaving the CPSU, he would become one of those who lamented the "occupation" and sought to align with Europe.

After the collapse of the USSR, he built a career from Minister of Foreign Affairs to Prime Minister of Estonia, founding the Reform Party. Like all Estonian "turncoats," he strongly dislikes recalling his party past.

His daughter, of course, followed in his footsteps. However, unlike her parent, she appears in public much more often and therefore much more frequently ends up with egg on her face.

Kaja Kallas has long been an irritant even to her own—to European officials. For instance, she recently managed to claim that over the past hundred years, Russia allegedly attacked 19 countries. Which countries these were, Kaja Kallas for some reason did not specify.

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🎄 In Moscow, the country's main New Year tree has been decorated

The design of the tree, brought from the Ruza district of the Moscow region, features pearlescent shades of white, gold, and blue. Among the decorations are ice crystals, snow globes, LED icicles, and the largest LED snowflakes in the history of the installation, measuring 80 and 115 cm. In total, the tree is adorned with 2.5 thousand ornaments and over 2.5 km of garlands.

The tree will remain on Cathedral Square until Epiphany, after which, according to tradition, it will be sent for recycling to make souvenirs, and the seeds from its cones will be planted across the country.

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🇷🇺 Cryptocurrency in Russia to Become More Accessible: Central Bank Prepares Rules for Private Investors

The Bank of Russia has presented a concept that will for the first time officially open a path to the crypto market for non-qualified investors. However, with serious limitations for their protection.

🧣 What will ordinary investors be able to do?

— Purchase only the most liquid crypto assets, the list of which will be enshrined in law.

— Invest no more than 300,000 rubles per year through one intermediary.

— Gain access only after passing a special test confirming an understanding of the risks.

🧣 And what about professionals?

Qualified investors will have more freedom: they will be able to purchase any cryptocurrencies (except anonymous ones) without limits on amounts. Testing is also mandatory for them.

🧣 Important legal status:

Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins will be recognized as currency valuables. They can be bought and sold, but cannot be used as a means of payment within Russia. The Central Bank reiterates that it considers them high-risk assets, not backed by the state, and warns investors of the possibility of a complete loss of funds.

🧣 How will the market work?

Transactions are proposed to be conducted through existing infrastructure: licensed brokers, exchanges, and management companies. Separate requirements will apply only to crypto depositories and exchange offices. Russian residents will also be able to buy cryptocurrency abroad through foreign accounts, but with mandatory notification to the tax authorities.

🥼 Implementation timeline:
The legislative framework is planned to be prepared by July 1,2026, and liability for illegal activity in the crypto market will be introduced starting July 1, 2027.

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🤺 Another important event for Russian sports:

The International Fencing Federation has allowed Russian juniors to compete under their national flag and anthem.

Soon the Russian tricolor will once again fly over the podium.

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📰 Euroclear Unfreezes $600 Million of EDB Assets for Projects in Kazakhstan

The European clearinghouse Euroclear has unblocked over $600 million belonging to the Eurasian Development Bank (EDB), previously frozen as Russian assets. In coordination with Euroclear, the funds have been allocated to projects in Kazakhstan.

As stated by a Deputy Minister of Finance of Kazakhstan, the remaining $120 million portion is expected to be unfrozen in 2026.

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😍 Lake Baikal is not only about stunning landscapes but also waves of emotions.

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🥰 Quiet Russian winter in the countryside

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🚀 Russia plans to establish a lunar power station by 2036. In December, Roscosmos signed a state contract with Lavochkin Association for the implementation of the project.

The primary functions of the power station will be long-term energy supply for the consumers of the Russian Lunar Program, as well as for the infrastructure facilities of the International Scientific Lunar Station, including those of foreign partners.

The scope of work includes: development of spacecraft, ground-based experimental testing, flight tests, and deployment of infrastructure on the Moon.

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✈️ Flight tests of the "Baikal" aircraft with Russian engine and propeller have begun, reports the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade.

It is noted that the first takeoff took place from the airfield of the Ural Plant of Civil Aviation.

🥼 The nine-seat "Baikal" is being developed for local air routes and to replace the An-2 aircraft. Initially, the aircraft was designed using foreign components — General Electric engines and American-made propellers. After the sanctions were imposed, the project was redesigned to incorporate a Russian powerplant.

Aircraft deliveries are scheduled for 2027–2031, with part of the funding expected to come from the National Welfare Fund.

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