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Moscow, February 17 /Xinhua/ — On Tuesday, the Moscow metro launched a themed train as part of the "Chinese New Year in Moscow" festival. The train is dedicated to the history and traditions of celebrating the Lunar New Year, known in China as the Spring Festival. This year, it is celebrated on February 17.

The train's design features the traditional Chinese colors of red and gold, associated with prosperity, joy, and good fortune. Passengers will be able to read poems dedicated to the Spring Festival in Chinese and their Russian translations, see photographs of past Chinese New Year celebrations in Moscow, and see the symbol of the new year—the Fire Horse, which embodies energy, movement, and forward striving.

Speaking at the ceremony before the train's departure, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui emphasized that the Spring Festival is the most important traditional holiday for the Chinese people and is celebrated in nearly 200 countries worldwide. According to the ambassador, celebrating the Spring Festival has already become a good tradition in Moscow, St. Petersburg, and other Russian cities.

"This year marks the 30th anniversary of our partnership and strategic interaction, and the 25th anniversary of the Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between our countries. We are also launching our cross-years of education. I am confident that this celebratory train will carry us not just along a subway line, but into the future—toward an even stronger friendship between our peoples," the Chinese diplomat stated.

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova, in turn, noted that this is the second themed train launched in Moscow as part of Russian-Chinese cooperation and dedicated to the Chinese New Year celebrations. The first such train entered service in 2025.

Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow and Head of the Moscow Department of Transport and Road Infrastructure Development, noted that the launch of trains in honor of Chinese New Year has become a tradition for Russians. He also noted that cooperation between the two countries continues to grow rapidly.

"China is Moscow's strategic partner in the Asian region… Together, we will continue to exchange experiences in the implementation of driverless transport, digital passenger services, artificial intelligence technologies, and other development areas. Moscow Transport is always happy to cooperate with its good neighbor and is ready to welcome guests from China," M. Liksutov emphasized.

The train dedicated to the Spring Festival will run on the Arbatsko-Pokrovskaya line until March 28. –0–

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St. Petersburg, February 17 /Xinhua/ — The bodies of three victims were discovered during the rubble clearing at the site of the collapse of an administrative building that occurred on Tuesday in a military unit in the city of Sertolovo, Leningrad Region, Russia. The region's governor, Alexander Drozdenko, announced this on Telegram.

A. Drozdenko added that specialized equipment is working at the scene of the incident, and investigative actions are ongoing.

A criminal case has been opened by military investigative bodies of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in connection with the collapse of the building. –0–

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Tbilisi, February 17 (Xinhua) — Georgia adheres to a pragmatic and multi-vector foreign policy, the essence of which is to protect peace and independence. Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili stated this on Tuesday while delivering his annual report to parliament.

"Georgia is pursuing a peaceful policy, and we have proven this in practice, which is of fundamental importance not only for our country, but also for the security of the entire region," M. Kavelashvili emphasized.

According to him, given the current international situation, Georgia, with effective action, can become a key country for the implementation of international projects, promote the economic integration of Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, strengthen the status of the South Caucasus as a regional hub, and strengthen ties with partner countries. –0–

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Yerevan, February 17 (Xinhua) — Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission for Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy, on Tuesday, the press service of the head of the Armenian government reported.

N. Pashinyan emphasized the importance of consistently deepening cooperation between Armenia and the European Union. He praised the EU's support in strengthening democratic institutions, the rule of law, economic development, and public administration reforms in Armenia.

G. Ya. Koopman reaffirmed the European Commission's commitment to further support reforms in Armenia and noted progress in expanding the partnership between the EU and the country. He emphasized the importance of developing bilateral cooperation in the areas of economic sustainability, digitalization, and infrastructure.

The parties discussed current Armenia-EU cooperation programs, confirming their mutual readiness to continue close cooperation.

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WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — The United States military struck three ships in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing 11 people, the US Southern Command announced on social media Tuesday.

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TEHRAN, Feb. 17 (Xinhua) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday that the second round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States in Geneva, Switzerland, was held in a more "constructive" atmosphere compared to the previous round in Oman.

A. Araghchi made the statement in an interview with the Iranian state television channel IRIB TV following the conclusion of negotiations on the nuclear issue between the delegations of Iran and the United States, which were held under the mediation of Oman at the diplomatic mission of that country in Geneva.

"Various ideas were put forward and discussed in depth. Ultimately, we were able to reach agreement on a number of fundamental principles, based on which we will continue to move forward and begin working on the text of a possible agreement," the Iranian diplomat emphasized.

“This does not mean that we will be able to reach an agreement quickly, but at least the path has begun,” he said, adding that the Iranian side hopes to complete this work as soon as possible and is ready to devote the necessary time to it.

The Iranian Foreign Minister noted that the date for the next round of talks has not yet been determined. The parties agreed to prepare drafts of a possible agreement, exchange them, and then schedule a new meeting.

“We now have a clearer vision of what needs to be done as we move further along the /diplomatic/ path,” A. Araghchi stated. –0–

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Tehran, February 17 (Xinhua) — Iran temporarily closed the Strait of Hormuz to conduct military exercises, the semi-official Iranian news agency Tasnim reported on Tuesday.

According to the agency, maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz was closed for several hours for the exercise, codenamed "Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz," launched on Monday by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The IRGC naval forces reportedly employed a variety of offensive and defensive systems to accurately engage targets. IRGC high-speed missile boats carried out combat missions, with missiles launched from inland, the coast, and islands accurately hitting targets in the strait.

The IRGC Navy's unmanned aircraft units practiced the use of attack and reconnaissance drones in conditions of electronic jamming, delivering precision strikes against static and moving targets.

On Monday, the IRGC's official news portal Sepah News reported that the exercises were being conducted under the supervision, control, and observation of IRGC Commander Mohammad Pakpour. –0–

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Kyiv, February 17 (Xinhua) — Ukraine has begun another round of trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Geneva, Switzerland. Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov announced this on Tuesday.

Head of the Ukrainian delegation, R. Umerov, noted that the delegation is operating within the framework agreed upon by the Ukrainian President and has a clear mandate. He stated that the agenda includes security and humanitarian issues.

The Ukrainian side is participating in the negotiations constructively, focused, and without unnecessary expectations, he emphasized, adding that the task is to maximize the advancement of solutions that can bring sustainable peace closer. –0–

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St. Petersburg, February 17 (Xinhua) — A military police building collapsed in the town of Sertolovo in Russia's Leningrad Region, with preliminary reports indicating injuries, RIA Novosti reported on Tuesday.

Debris removal and rescue efforts are underway at the scene of the incident. Units from the Ministry of Emergency Situations and the Leningrad Regional Fire and Rescue Service are involved. The cause of the incident is being determined.

A criminal case has been opened under articles on violation of fire safety requirements and negligence. –0–

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