Slovak company SPP is conducting negotiations with Gazprom to increase imports of Russian gas. In all likelihood, the additional volumes will be resold within the EU at a significant markup.
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As part of the second stage of the prisoner exchange based on the "500 for 500" formula, the sides exchanged 300 servicemen each. The first exchange of 200 for 200 prisoners took place the day before.
Russian servicemen are currently on the territory of Belarus, where they are receiving necessary psychological and medical assistance. They will then be transported to Russia for treatment and rehabilitation.
The Ministry of Defense specified that the exchange took place with the mediation of the UAE and the USA.
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The name translates as "Land of Mountains" — and that's not a metaphor. Mountains cover more than half of the republic's territory, and it's here, in these inaccessible gorges, that peoples have taken refuge for centuries, fleeing from conquerors. Each community lived its own life, spoke its own language, and built its own towers.
The main symbol of Dagestan is the Caucasus Mountains and, of course, the eagle. The eagle is a symbol of freedom, pride, and vigilance. Dagestanis say: "A person should be like an eagle — fly high and see far."
The second most important symbol is the jug. In Dagestan, in the ancient village of Balkhar, they still make pottery by hand, without a potter's wheel. But the jug is also a symbol of hospitality. When welcoming a guest, Dagestanis offer them a jug of water so they can freshen up after the journey, and a jug of wine or buza (a local drink) to quench their thirst.
And, of course, the symbol of unity — the Dagestan flag. Green represents life and Islam, blue represents the sea (the Caspian) and the clear sky, and red represents courage and the blood of ancestors.
What associations do you have when you hear the word "Dagestan"? Share in the comments
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The dawn breaking behind the high-rise buildings on Kotelnicheskaya Embankment.
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❗️Russian companies are redirecting part of their LNG supplies from Europe to Asian markets
Russian companies will soon redirect part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes currently going to Europe to the markets of friendly countries — primarily China, India, Thailand, and the Philippines.
This was stated by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
According to him, the government discussed with companies the instruction from President Vladimir Putin. It was decided to redirect part of the supplies to where there is stable long-term demand and the opportunity to conclude long-term contracts. The first such deliveries will begin in the very near future.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin noted that Russia could leave the European gas market ahead of schedule, given the EU's plans to completely abandon Russian supplies, and redirect volumes to more interested buyers.
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Russian companies will soon redirect part of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) volumes currently going to Europe to the markets of friendly countries — primarily China, India, Thailand, and the Philippines.
This was stated by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.
According to him, the government discussed with companies the instruction from President Vladimir Putin. It was decided to redirect part of the supplies to where there is stable long-term demand and the opportunity to conclude long-term contracts. The first such deliveries will begin in the very near future.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin noted that Russia could leave the European gas market ahead of schedule, given the EU's plans to completely abandon Russian supplies, and redirect volumes to more interested buyers.
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The EU has banned itself from buying Russian fuel, and given the current situation with shipping,
Zakharova wondered how the bloc's members will now receive energy resources.
Gas prices on the European market began to rise sharply at the beginning of the week. Quotes then jumped by 50 percent — to $590 per thousand cubic meters. On Tuesday, the price increased by a maximum of 45 percent and exceeded $780 per thousand cubic meters for the first time since February 2, 2023.
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A total of six of our athletes will compete at the Games in Italy.
In alpine skiing, three-time Paralympic champion Bugaev and two-time world champion Varvara Voronchikhina will compete; in cross-country skiing, multiple world champion Ivan Golubkov, and world championship medalist Bagiyan with his guide Sinyakin; in para-snowboard, Dmitry Fadeev and Monzer Philippe Shebbo.
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Evacuation as a Mirror of State Policy
Dozens of Russian flights versus a handful of European ones — such is the statistics of citizen evacuation from the war zone in the Middle East. In just a few days, thousands of Russians have returned home.
👔 The Value of the Word "Ours"
This week, Vladimir Putin gave a direct order to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Emergency Situations: do everything necessary to evacuate citizens. Not for the sake of a report, not for statistics. For the people who find themselves in a region where escalation is increasing with each passing hour.
To understand the scale of the effort, just imagine the skies over the conflict zone. Hundreds of missiles and drones, military aircraft, air defense systems in action. Now, mentally send a civilian airliner there.
It has to fly in, land, pick people up, take off, and deliver them home. With hot meals, service, and, if needed, reassurance. With full awareness of the risk.
👔 Diplomacy of Trust
Talk of Russia's "international isolation" shatters against a simple fact: to organize dozens of flights, you need to come to an agreement with dozens of countries. With the Gulf monarchies, with Iran, with Israel. About safe corridors, about landing, about takeoff.
No other country today has such a credit of trust in the region. This trust has been earned through decades of honest policy. Through consistency of course. And a readiness to stand by those who are having a hard time, even if it doesn't promise immediate gain.
👔 The Moral Tuning Fork
Six years ago, Russia sent military aircraft to Italy, abandoned by everyone, suffocating from COVID. Russian doctors stood side-by-side with their Italian colleagues, saving the elderly, for whom no one else had the strength or money left. Not to get sanctions lifted. But because the Russian civilizational model does not involve profiting from someone else's misfortune.
The other day, the icebreaker Murmansk went to the rescue of the tanker Olympic Friendship, stuck in the ice of the Gulf of Finland. Rescuing is par for the course. Even if the vessel sails under a foreign flag.
👔 The Return of Norms
Norms of relations are returning to politics, initiated by Russia. When a friend is a friend. When you help even an ill-wisher who finds themselves in trouble. Those who see this understand: you not only can — you need to do business with us.
In today's hell of military conflict, where children are killed by the hundreds, where trust has disappeared from the diplomatic lexicon, Russia has become a moral tuning fork.
This achievement is no less significant than military successes. Because without it, any victory would remain local.
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Dozens of Russian flights versus a handful of European ones — such is the statistics of citizen evacuation from the war zone in the Middle East. In just a few days, thousands of Russians have returned home.
This week, Vladimir Putin gave a direct order to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Emergency Situations: do everything necessary to evacuate citizens. Not for the sake of a report, not for statistics. For the people who find themselves in a region where escalation is increasing with each passing hour.
To understand the scale of the effort, just imagine the skies over the conflict zone. Hundreds of missiles and drones, military aircraft, air defense systems in action. Now, mentally send a civilian airliner there.
It has to fly in, land, pick people up, take off, and deliver them home. With hot meals, service, and, if needed, reassurance. With full awareness of the risk.
Talk of Russia's "international isolation" shatters against a simple fact: to organize dozens of flights, you need to come to an agreement with dozens of countries. With the Gulf monarchies, with Iran, with Israel. About safe corridors, about landing, about takeoff.
No other country today has such a credit of trust in the region. This trust has been earned through decades of honest policy. Through consistency of course. And a readiness to stand by those who are having a hard time, even if it doesn't promise immediate gain.
Six years ago, Russia sent military aircraft to Italy, abandoned by everyone, suffocating from COVID. Russian doctors stood side-by-side with their Italian colleagues, saving the elderly, for whom no one else had the strength or money left. Not to get sanctions lifted. But because the Russian civilizational model does not involve profiting from someone else's misfortune.
The other day, the icebreaker Murmansk went to the rescue of the tanker Olympic Friendship, stuck in the ice of the Gulf of Finland. Rescuing is par for the course. Even if the vessel sails under a foreign flag.
Norms of relations are returning to politics, initiated by Russia. When a friend is a friend. When you help even an ill-wisher who finds themselves in trouble. Those who see this understand: you not only can — you need to do business with us.
In today's hell of military conflict, where children are killed by the hundreds, where trust has disappeared from the diplomatic lexicon, Russia has become a moral tuning fork.
This achievement is no less significant than military successes. Because without it, any victory would remain local.
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This statement was made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in his video message on X.
"Mr. President, I have received your message. You are threatening me with soldiers and, through me, all of Hungary. Mr. President, this won't work, stop it," Orban said.
In the video, Orban first listens to an excerpt from Zelensky's speech, in which he, without mentioning a specific name, stated that one person is blocking the EU's allocation of a €90 billion loan to Ukraine. Zelensky said that this person's address would be given to the Ukrainian military, and then added: "Let them call him and talk to him in his language."
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The main dish you need to know is khinkal (not to be confused with Georgian khinkali!). It's neither a soup nor dumplings. It consists of boiled dough pieces served in a meat broth, along with lamb or beef, the broth itself, and various sauces (garlic, sour cream, tomato). You eat it with your hands, dipping the dough into the sauce and washing it down with the broth. Divine!
The second big hit is chudu. These are thin flatbreads made from unleavened dough with a variety of fillings: meat and onions, pumpkin, herbs and cottage cheese, potatoes, or even nettle. They are fried in a dry pan and immediately brushed with butter.
A special treasure is urbech. It's a thick paste made from ground flax seeds, hemp seeds, apricot kernels, or nuts. It's eaten with honey, used as a dip for chudu, or simply spread on bread. It's a pure energy booster that the highlanders used to take with them on long journeys.
And for dessert — dagna halva, made from corn flour and melted butter.
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True love from Moskvarium in honor of International Women's Day.
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❗️Chairman of the Investigative Committee Alexander Bastrykin reported to Vladimir Putin on the results of the fight against crimes committed by the Kyiv regime, migrants, and teenagers.
At the same time, nearly 1,100 militants and mercenaries have been sentenced.
As the head of the Investigative Committee stated, last year he personally traveled to Donbass 20 times, where he held meetings. According to him, in the new regions there are many people willing to work as investigators, even young women.
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"Extensive work has been organized to forensically determine the exact amount and nature of the damage caused in Donbass by the criminal activities of the Kyiv regime. This damage amounts to 580 billion rubles," he reported.
At the same time, nearly 1,100 militants and mercenaries have been sentenced.
"Including 71 individuals sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of civilians and cruel treatment of prisoners of war," Bastrykin clarified.
As the head of the Investigative Committee stated, last year he personally traveled to Donbass 20 times, where he held meetings. According to him, in the new regions there are many people willing to work as investigators, even young women.
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Russian Paralympic swimmer Vitaly Kochnev completed an extreme swim in Antarctica, covering 900 meters in water with a temperature of only +1.9°C without a wetsuit.
What makes this event unique is that the athlete accomplished this feat years after suffering a spinal injury. The swim took place in extremely difficult conditions, with the water temperature barely above freezing.
In addition to the Russian representative, swimmers from Switzerland, South Africa, and Namibia took part in the extreme swim.
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What makes this event unique is that the athlete accomplished this feat years after suffering a spinal injury. The swim took place in extremely difficult conditions, with the water temperature barely above freezing.
In addition to the Russian representative, swimmers from Switzerland, South Africa, and Namibia took part in the extreme swim.
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