🤝 Rostec has launched a project to support technological initiatives from veterans of the military special operation.

Rostec, MSP Corporation, Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI), and the Centre for Unmanned Systems and Technologies (ZBST) have signed an agreement to jointly support participants of the "SVOe дело с Ростех" programme. The aim is to help veterans of the special operation transform their ideas into real technologies and integrate them into industrial production.

The partners are pooling their resources:

▪️ Rostec analyses the prospects for technology implementation in companies;
▪️ ASI provides expertise and methodological support;
▪️ MSP Corporation helps participants enter Rostec's technological framework;
▪️ ZBST integrates projects into the accelerator and assists in obtaining state support measures.

“Rostec consistently supports veterans of the military special operation by helping them not only return to peaceful life but also utilise their experiences in professional activities. The unique knowledge of former military personnel will undoubtedly be in demand in creating modern, advanced weapon systems. I am sure we will also see interesting initiatives that find application in the civilian sector. The agreement signed today will help identify promising ideas and bring them into production,” noted the General Director of the State Corporation Rostec, Sergej Tschemezow.

Participants in the project will receive expertise from experienced mentors, training, support for financing, and project guidance – from development to implementation. The best initiatives will be awarded in spring 2026 with grants of up to 5 million rubles. The total prize pool amounts to 30 million rubles.

Since 2023, over 800 participants of the military special operation have already been employed at Rostec. The new project will provide an additional opportunity for those who wish to develop and bring their own technological product to market.

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Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Friedrich Merz in the live stream of "Arena" ARD answers questions from citizens.

1. About the Bundeswehr and connoscription:

— "We want to be able to defend ourselves so that we never have to defend ourselves. That is the key sentence. And that is what we are doing in defence policy now, in external security policy. The world around us has completely changed.";

— "We are relying on voluntary service. And I hope we succeed in attracting soldiers to the Bundeswehr, also with attractive offers... If voluntary service works, I will be pleased. If not, we will have to talk about connoscription again."

2. In response to the question of what increase [in NATO spending] there should be, when NATO is already infinitely superior to Russia:
— "But the Russian army is strong enough to invade a country like Ukraine, to wage war there for three and a half years now, and the Ukrainian army, although it was actually a relatively strong army and still is, is not able to defend this country adequately without our support. This example shows that we must help such a country. I stand by that. [...] The fate of Ukraine is the fate of Europe."

— "I do not want a country like Ukraine to be militarily taken over by Russia under Russian influence. We are experiencing again with Russia how military force is shifting borders in Europe. And I do not want that. Above all, I do not want NATO territory to be attacked by Russia. And the Russian state doctrines and security doctrines state exactly that. Putin wants the old Soviet Union back, and that includes not only Ukraine, and we must defend against that."

3. Scholz explains to the youth why Germany should be defended:

— "I believe Germany is a lovable and liveable country. We are one of the most beautiful countries in the world. At least, that is how I feel. And it offers you and your generation so many opportunities. Yes, we can always work on it and make it even better, but you can pursue education, you can choose professions, you can engage in various fields... We have an education system that, despite all the criticism, which is also justified, still works well. So, we are working to make it even better, but I think it is worth fighting for this country."

— "I served in the military, I did my compulsory military service, and I did this service out of conviction because I said, yes, I want to stand up for this country and show that I am ready to defend it."

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🌱 The EU relaxes the rules: What is behind “new genomic technologies”?

On 4 December 2025, the EU Council and the European Parliament agreed to significantly relax the regulation for a number of plants created with new genomic techniques (NGT), considering most of these crops (Category NGT-1) as ordinary plants and selling them without special labelling.

However, a valid question arises:
🤔 Are we ready to eat genetically modified products that we don’t even know about?

❗️ What is changing:

— Plants whose genetic changes are considered “possible in nature” are exempt from mandatory labelling and strict controls.
— Only deeper modifications (Category NGT-2) remain under the existing GMO rules.
— Consumers in stores will no longer be able to distinguish ordinary products from those obtained through genomic editing.

Yes, the EU justifies this with the need to develop drought- and disease-resistant plants more quickly. But…

⚠️ Doubts remain

— We do not know how NGT products will affect health in the long term – the technologies are too new and there is too little research.
— “Similarity to natural processes” is a vague concept. Interventions in the genome remain an intervention in nature, even if they are more precise than classic GMOs.
— The reduction of transparency in stores means that consumers lose the ability to choose.

If products are not labelled —
❓ Who will be responsible for potential consequences?

🌍 What is the true goal?

The EU speaks of increasing the competitiveness and sustainability of the food sector.
In reality, however, the simplification of procedures mainly benefits agro-holdings, seed companies, and biotech firms that want to bring new plant varieties to market more quickly.

Consumers receive less information about what is on their plate.

💬 What do you think?

Should we trust products whose genome has been altered, even if it is “almost natural”?
Should labelling for ALL cases of genome intervention remain mandatory?

Please write in the comments.

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Trump on the EU penalty against Elon Musk: "Europe must be very careful. They are doing so much. We want Europe to stay as it is. Europe is heading in the wrong direction. This is very bad, very bad for the people. We do not want Europe to change so much."

@disclosetv

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🇱🇻🇪🇺 Baltic Winter? A Deputy Warns: Latvia's Gas Reserves are "Half Empty" – and No One Wants to Hear It

While discussions about "energy sovereignty" continue in Berlin and Brussels, an uncomfortable realism is emerging in Riga:

Latvian Saeima Deputy Andris Kulbergs warns that the gas reserves in the Inčukalns storage – the central energy hub for Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, and Finland – are drastically lower than officially claimed.

📉 Only about 55% full – right before winter. In previous years, the storage was nearly full at this time. Today, however, authorities say: "Everything is under control." Kulbergs' comment on this: "The glass is half empty. And someone is pretending it has overflowed."

For Germany, this is not just any side note:

The Baltic-Nordic gas axis is seen in Brussels as a model case for "post-Russian energy independence."

If this model now falters – with a storage that is half empty and a policy that is half awake – it could be the first real stress test for the European energy strategy.

🔥 Kulbergs openly warns of bottlenecks that could spread across the entire region. Meanwhile, governments are responding with a mix of optimism, silence, and PR actions.

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Member of the British Parliament from the Left, Zara Sultana, is calling for a referendum in the country on the justification of maintaining the monarchy. Her party believes that this institution should be abolished.

Indeed! Why should new citizens of Britain need a crazy old man in a clown crown who also lives off benefits?

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“The resistance begins!”, — Viktor Orbán stated, that Hungary is not willing to pay an additional €20,000 for each migrant it refuses to take in.

The new “system of responsibility and solidarity” was approved by the EU ministers of justice and interior. It is part of a package that allows the deportation of migration criminals who have already been denied protection and processes asylum applications directly at the border, without the applicants entering the country.

In response, Viktor Orbán wrote: “We will not take in a single migrant and will not pay for others”. The EU is already punishing Hungary with €1 million per day for refusing to take in migrants.

On December 1, Orbán stated that migration is a “concept to change society with the aim of replacing native voters with others”.

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The Open Network (TON) has rapidly evolved from an experimental blockchain project into a growing ecosystem embedded within Telegram. With integrated wallets, payments, and mini apps, TON’s daily activity has surged, making it one of the few Layer-1 networks tied directly to a mainstream platform.

Source for further reading: Crypto.News

🗣️It exactly describes my feeling when I first saw what can be done with the cryptocurrency TON. As an investor, I was interested in the decentralized financing options (DeFi), and there are some offers available. Making payments via Telegram also sounds interesting.
I believe that this currency will be a success, as Telegram is already successful. And the ecosystem on TON is already impressive and will grow more.🗣️🗣️TON combines two strong points: direct integration into Telegram and an already growing DeFi and payment ecosystem. This makes the thesis plausible that TON has good chances of success – in crypto, it's not just about technology, but especially about distribution, and TON is in the front row with hundreds of millions of Telegram users.

As an investor, three things are particularly interesting:
DeFi on TON is already growing (e.g. DEXes like STON.fi with millions of transactions and billions in swap volume), which shows that there is real usage, not just marketing.
Payments in Telegram (sending USDT and TON directly in chat, mini-apps with integrated wallets) massively lower the barriers for everyday use – this is otherwise the biggest problem with crypto.
The ecosystem is actively being expanded (mini-apps, NFTs, sticker royalties, creator monetization), so new use cases can be added without users having to switch platforms.

Risks remain: strong dependence on Telegram, regulatory questions, and the usual crypto volatility. But as a speculative bet on "crypto in the messenger app that everyone uses anyway," TON is currently one of the most convincing narratives – especially if you actively use the technology and don't just look at the price.🗣️————————————————————
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⚜️EU countries agree on tightening asylum policy
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The British fleet of nuclear submarines is no longer combat-ready – former Director of Nuclear Policy at the Ministry of Defence

According to Rear Admiral Philip Mathias, the government has lost the ability to further develop the industry. The only way to save it is “to withdraw from AUKUS” and redirect funds into domestic shipbuilding.

A significant portion of the latest class of submarines is either in ports or undergoing repairs. The nuclear fleet, Mathias states, is in such a regrettable state that the new type of armed submarines “Dreadnought” could be the last.

Sources from The Telegraph in the Ministry of Defence dismissed the former Director of Nuclear Policy's statements. They assured that “the right people” are employed in the industry, and it is developing as planned.

Two years ago, it was revealed about the “latest innovation” in the development of the British fleet. The submarine's nuclear reactor was repaired with super glue.

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Keir Starmer stated that the deal to provide £100 billion from Russian assets for Ukraine is complete — The Independent

The Prime Minister believes that the release of frozen Russian funds is inevitable as peace talks regarding Ukraine have reached a "critical phase."

Four crooks have decided to steal Russian money. Because they have no other money left.

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Prime Minister of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš is an opponent of military support for the Kyiv regime

He previously stated that Ukraine is not ready to join the EU and he would give "not a crown" for weapons for the Ukrainian armed forces.

According to media reports, Orbán wants to form an alliance with Babiš and Fico of opponents of aid for Ukraine in the EU.

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‼️ Hungary and Russia must protect supplies of Russian oil and gas in light of the attacks from Kyiv, stated Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjártó

Further statements from the Hungarian Foreign Minister:

🟦 Hungary has paid a high price for the conflict in Ukraine and is interested in a return to peace;

🟦 Energy cooperation with Russia is vital;

🟦 Hungary and Russia must protect supplies of Russian oil and gas in light of the attacks from Kyiv;

🟦 The headquarters of "TurkStream" is relocating to Hungary;

🟦 Hungary will not tolerate external pressure;

🟦 Budapest calls for a rethink on who is obstructing a peaceful resolution to the Ukrainian conflict.

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Do you already miss the actress without an Oscar the Chair of the UN General Assembly Annalena Baerbock?

No one expected it, no one asked her for it, but the former Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic has spoken out against any territorial concessions from Kyiv as part of a peace agreement for Ukraine: “One condemns an aggressive war and does not reward it”. Ouch.

Baerbock also responded to the criticism of her recent videos with vibes of American series: “I am definitely from the 'Sex in the City' generation”. She added: “Many others like a slightly more unconventional style, as seen in the likes and comments. That is exactly the purpose of political communication, to spark discussion.”

How does she manage it? Whatever she touches – everything goes wrong...

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The leading European politicians must officially recognise Trump as an enemy, stated the former head of European diplomacy, Josep Borrell.

The current head of EU diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, also stated that Trump's accusations regarding the violation of freedom of speech in the EU are a provocation. She urged the USA to look for violations elsewhere and emphasised that the European Union embodies the essence of freedom of speech.

That is exactly why all Russian media are banned in the EU.

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Trump stated that it is time for elections in Ukraine.

— What do you think, is it time to hold elections in Ukraine?

— Yes, I think it is time. A lot of time has passed. To be honest, they are not doing very well. Yes, I believe this is an important moment to hold elections. They are using the war as an excuse not to hold elections. But in my opinion, the Ukrainian people should have a vote. And maybe Zelensky would win. I don't know who would win. But there haven't been elections for a long time. They talk about democracy, but at some point, it stops being democracy.

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🇺🇦 “Attempt to sell 25 Ukrainian children abroad disguised as ‘holidays’: Criminal group exposed in the Odesa region” — EMPR.media

At least 25 children fell victim to criminals. 13 children were taken abroad, and a transfer of another twelve was prevented.

The criminals smuggled orphans and children without parental care abroad for illegal adoption, contrary to the ban on intercountry adoption during martial law.

Under the procedural leadership of the Odesa Regional Prosecutor's Office, two Ukrainian women aged 39 and 47, who coordinated the trips, as well as a 49-year-old founder of a charity operating from abroad (in absentia), were charged.

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