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Yuri Trutnev: The goal of the Russian Union of Martial Arts is not only the athletic development of its students, but also the strengthening of patriotism.

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At the Russian Government, the co-chairs of the Russian Union of Martial Arts (RUMA)—Deputy Prime Minister and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District Yuri Trutnev (7th Dan Kyokushinkai) and First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Sergei Kiriyenko (6th Dan Aikido Aikikai)—held a reporting and election conference of the RUMA. Representatives of RUMA member federations participated in the conference.

The Russian Union of Martial Arts has been in existence for 20 years. It's been a long journey. During this time, we've trained over 17,000 Masters of Sport, nearly 2,000 International Masters of Sport, and over 500 Honored Masters of Sport of Russia. Of these, over 500 are European Champions and nearly 400 are World Champions. I'd like to thank the coaching staff for their dedicated work. We are the strongest in the world: we've hosted the World Combat Games twice, winning both. I'd like to point out that the RUMA's goal was not only to develop our students athletically, but also to foster their spirit, patriotism, and moral values. We've succeeded, I'd say. A joint RUMA detachment is operating in the special military operation zone. The guys are effectively carrying out combat missions, setting a personal example of how to love and defend the Motherland. Today, we'll also discuss recruiting new volunteers to join the detachment. "I am confident that in today's situation, amidst a special military operation, the Russian Union of Sportsmen and Women (RSBI) must not only stand with the country, but also provide every possible assistance, support, and strengthen both athletic and military unity," Yuri Trutnev opened the conference.

"It's hard to overestimate the importance of a coach, a mentor. Someone who passes on the mastery of their martial art to the younger generation, but most importantly, the mastery of life: the ability to overcome difficulties, to fight for oneself, because for any martial artist, the most difficult and challenging opponent is always their own weaknesses, their own fears. Russia is currently at war. The task of the Russian Union of Martial Arts and every mentor is to educate the younger generation. It's no coincidence that 20 years ago, the Russian Union of Martial Arts was created by direct order of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, who himself knows well how much a true mentor, a true coach, a true master contributes to the development of a young person, a teenager, who shapes their character, and therefore, their life," noted Sergei Kiriyenko.

One of the main topics of discussion was a summary of the RBSI's activities over the past five years. It was noted that the Russian Union of Martial Arts was founded in June 2005 to promote martial arts as a mass sport with significant social significance. Today, the RBSI unites 75 all-Russian sports federations and organizations representing various styles and trends of martial arts and combat sports. The RBSI has branches in 86 regions of Russia, from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Branches in three regions are still in the process of being established. In total, over 5 million people in Russia practice martial arts and combat sports.

Every year, the Russian Union of Business and Information Institutions (RSBI) hosts over 1,500 events at the national and regional levels, and is the initiator and founder of a number of major projects. Festivals are held in virtually every region of the country.

One of the largest projects of the Russian Union of Sports and Informers (RSBI) is the All-Russian Sports and Patriotic Campaign "Victory Relay." Traditionally, races, flower-laying ceremonies at the Eternal Flame memorials, sports festivals, and competitions are held across the country. The project grows in scale each year, with over 160 events held annually in 86 regions of Russia. This year, the year of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, approximately 90,000 people participated.

Under the auspices of the Russian Union of Youth Martial Arts (RSBI), the All-Russian Youth Martial Arts Games are held annually in Anapa, one of the largest youth sporting events in Russia. Approximately 5,000 young athletes aged 12 to 18 participate in the competition. The competition, held on the Black Sea coast, features over 20 martial arts and combat sports. This year, the competition, held for the 17th time in 22 sports, attracted 5,000 participants from 77 regions.

The "Battle of Champions" has become a unique event in the world of martial arts, where fighters compete to determine whose style or form of martial art is superior and more effective. The project has two tracks: "Team Russia vs. Team World" and "School vs. School." Over the years, six "Team Russia vs. Team World" and eight "School vs. School" projects have been held.

Another significant event is the ceremony presenting the national martial arts award, the "Golden Belt." This award is the result of a review of the achievements of Russian athletes and their mentors. For each of them, the "Golden Belt" award is a tribute to their willpower, skill, perseverance, and determination. Since 2005, only 169 people have been awarded the award. Last year, the award was presented to martial artists who not only distinguished themselves in the sports arena but also defended their homeland in the SVO zone. Awards were presented to seven SVO participants.

Conference participants emphasized the contribution of RSBI members to supporting the special military operation. Since the beginning of the Special Military Operation, representatives of martial arts federations and regional branches have united to assist and support our military personnel and residents of the new regions. Each year, RSBI representatives, together with their partners across the country, deliver over 200 tons of humanitarian aid.

At the end of 2022, the Russian Union of Military Engineers (RSBI) formed the "Soyuz" detachment to participate in the Special Military Operations (SMO). The detachment included 100 athletes representing various martial arts and combat sports, including world and European champions. The fighters received training from experienced specialists and then began performing combat missions as part of the "Kaskad" Special Military Forces. They demonstrated by personal example that they are ready to defend their homeland and the honor of their country, not only in the sports arena. They are true patriots of their country, people of whom our country can be proud. These young men continue to defend our country's interests on the front lines. Currently, the "Soyuz" detachment has been reformed and continues to perform combat missions in the SMO zone as part of the Special Military Forces Center of the FSB of Russia.

"Amid the pandemic and international sanctions against Russian athletes and the SVO, the RSBI member federations and regional branches have adapted their activities to the new reality, not only maintaining key areas of work but also strengthening the position of martial arts in Russia. The RSBI continues its social and patriotic activities and actively participates in key government initiatives, including support for SVO participants," emphasized RSBI Executive Director Ramil Gabbasov.

To foster active citizenship in the younger generation, branches and federations regularly hold courage lessons for the younger generation. As part of major sporting events held throughout 2024, participants were offered a comprehensive sports and patriotic program under the auspices of the Russian Union of Sportsmen. This included areas for assembling and disassembling mock automatic weapons, weaving camouflage nets, and training courses on drone piloting. Over 8,000 people participated in these events across the country.

Since 2024, a volunteer public patrol, "Soyuz," has been organized in Shakhty, Rostov Oblast, at the initiative of the Rostov branch. It includes athletes from various clubs and representatives of all-Russian organizations. The patrol members conduct weekly raids, and tactical medicine courses have been organized for all patrol members. That same year, the Search Movement initiative group, in conjunction with the Russian Union of Social Informed People, created a structural subdivision—the "Soyuz Poisk" search and rescue unit association.

At the direction of the President of Russia, the Russian Union of Military and Sports Instructors (RSBI) established the "Voin" Center for Military-Sports Training and Patriotic Education of Youth. The center was created with the goal of raising a generation of patriots and defenders of Russia. Experienced instructors train young people aged 14–35, including schoolchildren and students, in eight military-applied disciplines. The teaching staff at the regional branches consists of professional instructors. To date, branches of the "Voin" center have opened in 21 regions, and over 100,000 cadets have already completed their training. The Russian Combat Sniping Federation has also been registered in 58 regions through the RSBI branches.

"Voin branches are already operating in 21 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, including new territories. The President has instructed us to increase the number of branches. Training is provided in nine areas, including a new one – sniping. Over the past two years, 108,000 cadets have completed the center. The training is carried out by instructors who have completed combat training. I believe that Voin can and should become one of the foundations for the development of patriotic education in Russia. I ask all branch directors, in conjunction with the RSBI Executive Committee, to organize work on sports training and hand-to-hand combat instruction," Yuri Trutnev instructed the assembled group.

"Hundreds of thousands of boys and girls undergo training every year, including tactical medicine, drone piloting, firearms training, self-defense, and hand-to-hand combat. Classes are led by instructors, each of whom has served in combat zones. These mentors, who are professionals in their field, have a special moral right to participate in the upbringing of the younger generation. They don't just talk; they show by their own example what it means to serve the Motherland. This, in my opinion, is one of the most important projects of the Russian Union of Martial Arts today," says Sergei Kiriyenko.

The RUBI's participation in international events was discussed. "The instability of global politics and the desire of some countries to harm Russia at any cost are also impacting the RUBI's work. We face obstacles in participating in competitions, and in some cases, hostility and bias. I believe it is necessary to strengthen cooperation with other countries, develop and improve joint formats, ensuring that we become stronger together, and that Russia becomes stronger," remarked Yuri Trutnev.

By unanimous decision of the conference participants, in accordance with the RUMA Charter, the following were re-elected for a new five-year term: co-chairs (S.V. Kiriyenko and Yu.P. Trutnev), the presidium of the supreme council (S.V. Kiriyenko, Yu.P. Trutnev, A.B. Shturmin, G.N. Muzrukov, R.G. Gabbasov), members of the supreme council, the executive secretary (G.N. Muzrukov), the auditor (S.N. Ryabukhin), and the executive director of the Russian Union of Martial Arts (R.G. Gabbasov). The supreme council consists of approximately 100 members.

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The UN General Assembly heard a new report from the Independent Commission on Ukraine.

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October 27, 2025 International law

Through coordinated actions such as drone strikes, deportations, and forced displacements, Russian authorities have driven Ukrainian civilians from their homes, according to a new report.Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine, which was presented to the UN General Assembly on Monday.

According to the report, short-range drone attacks carried out by Russian forces have spread over a wider area and have gone beyond the zone defined inCommission investigation of May 2025The area affected by the shelling extends along a line stretching for over 300 kilometers on the right bank of the Dnieper River in the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Mykolaiv regions. According to the Commission, documented attacks indicate that Russian armed forces units deliberately targeted civilians and civilian infrastructure from the left bank of the Dnieper, operating under centralized command and using similar tactics.

Regular attacks by Russian armed forces on frontline areas The Commission's experts stated that these drone attacks resulted in the death and injury of civilians, large-scale destruction, and forced thousands of people to flee. They concluded that these drone attacks constitute crimes against humanity, including murder and forced displacement.

A coordinated attack pattern

The report states that for over a year, Russian armed forces have carried out drone strikes against a wide range of civilian targets. This, according to the authors, has resulted in civilian injuries and deaths, significant destruction, and spreading fear among the populationAccording to the investigation, attacks targeted residential buildings, medical facilities, and other civilian infrastructure, disrupting vital services. The commission reported instances of ambulances and fire brigades being targeted, despite their special protection under international humanitarian law.

Residents of the affected areas spoke about extremely difficult living conditionsOne woman reported: "Drones hit every car, attack every vehicle. No one comes here—not firefighters, not ambulances, no one at all."

The Commission emphasizes that many attacks followed a coordinated pattern, involving multiple drones or a single drone dropping multiple munitions in succession. Often, the first drone would punch a hole in the roof, and the second would drop explosives. These attacks often caused fires. Some drones used incendiary munitions. One witness remarked, "It's not just an explosion—the munition immediately bursts into flames, like a firework."

The commission identified the specific perpetrators of the attacks, the UAV units and associated military units, as well as the commanders stationed on the left bank of the Dnieper. According to the report, all of them belong to the Dnieper Group of Forces of the Russian Federation.

Forced displacement

The document also noted that Russian authorities carried out coordinated deportations and forced displacement of populations from areas of the Zaporizhzhia region under their control. The Commission members stated that such actions constitute war crimes.

Thus, the report states that in 2024–2025, Russian authorities deported Ukrainian civilians from the occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region to Georgia, citing Russian legislation on the legal status of certain categories of foreign citizens. Those responsible for the deportations brought the victims to the Russian-Georgian border and forced them to cross it.

In 2022–2023, Russian authorities transferred civilians to Ukrainian government-controlled territories, accusing them of committing acts against the Russian Federation. According to the Commission, the victims were taken to a checkpoint on the border with Russian-controlled territory. There, they were forced to cross a dangerous operational zone stretching 10 to 15 kilometers to reach a Ukrainian checkpoint.

Inhuman treatment

During deportations and forced displacements, victims were typically detained, their documents and personal belongings confiscated, and some were subjected to torture. Such actions, which cause severe physical and mental suffering, constitute war crimes of inhumane treatment and human rights violations, the Commission members emphasized.

According to them, the evidence collected demonstrates that Russian authorities, including senior officials, acted within the framework of a systematic and coordinated policy in the occupied areas of the Zaporizhzhia region. The perpetrators include the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs' Directorate for Migration, Federal Security Service (FSB) officers, and other government agencies.

The Commission also examined Russian authorities' allegations of drone attacks by Ukrainian armed forces on civilian targets in Russian-occupied territories. However, the investigation was unable to be completed due to lack of access to the territory, risks to witnesses' safety, and the lack of responses to the Commission's official inquiries sent to the Russian authorities.

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Cold, dark, no water: How UNICEF is helping Ukrainians survive their fourth winter of war.

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October 27, 2025 Humanitarian aid

UNICEF is supporting the repair of damaged civilian structures in Ukraine, but there is no guarantee they will not be destroyed again in future attacks. According to Kenan Madi, head of field operations for UNICEF Ukraine, the UN Children's Fund is doing everything possible to help millions of young Ukrainians living in war, constant shelling, and power outages.

"Families need basic necessities, like water. Children need a safe place to learn and interact with their peers, because in many cases they don't have that opportunity," Madi told UN News.

Life under fire

UNICEF's priority is to ensure access to water, education, and psychological support in the hardest-hit regions of Ukraine. In September alone, the organization helped restore water supply to 300,000 people, and since the beginning of the year, more than three million Ukrainians have received such support.

However, restoring infrastructure is becoming increasingly difficult: attacks on energy and water facilities continue.

Psychological support

Much attention is being paid to psychological support. "Children living near the front lines are under enormous pressure. We have a mental health team that has supported approximately 16,000 children and 25,000 parents and guardians in the last month alone. Over the past year, more than 300,000 people have received psychological support," noted a UNICEF representative.

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Preparing for winter

The winter preparation campaign began in mid-September. "We've provided cash assistance to over 30,000 people, and the campaign continues. This is crucial—especially in frontline areas—for families who use these funds to purchase fuel, warm clothing, and other essentials before the winter season," Madi said.

He noted that due to shelling and the destruction of public utilities, people are left without heat and water: "UNICEF is mobilizing all resources to restore damaged facilities, such as water utilities and pumping stations. Unfortunately, these services are often targeted, and this directly impacts the lives of children in frontline areas."

Recent attacks have shown that humanitarian needs extend far beyond the frontlines. "Due to attacks in Kyiv and the Kyiv region, there have been power outages in the city. There are also reports of problems in Chernihiv, Sumy, and other regions. This is affecting water supplies, heating, and the well-being of children and people's daily lives," said a UNICEF representative.

Madi said his colleague recently returned from the Chernihiv region: "When I asked what the situation was like there, he replied, 'It's very dark, you can't see anything.' In some rural areas, it's pitch black. Families with children live in such conditions."

Education in times of war

UNICEF continues to support Ukraine's education system. According to Madi, in frontline regions, approximately 350,000 children have returned to class, but over 400,000 are studying in a blended format—in-person only one or two days a week—due to a lack of shelter space in schools. Meanwhile, approximately 280,000 children are studying exclusively online.

A UNICEF official noted that distance learning cannot replace regular lessons: "If children lose the opportunity to learn, it's difficult to make up for it later." Moreover, the consequences of disruptions to the educational process will be felt long-term.

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Since 2022, UNICEF, with support from the Ukrainian government and donors including the EU, Germany, Korea, Norway, and Spain, has restored over 100 schools and kindergartens. "This year, another 42 are undergoing renovation. We are quickly assisting schools with repairs, but some are being damaged again due to strikes," Madi said.

Lack of funds and growing needs

UNICEF's response plan for Ukraine is 78 percent funded this year. "Globally, humanitarian funding is declining, but the needs of Ukrainians, unfortunately, are only increasing," Madi noted.

He emphasized that the destruction of infrastructure has a knock-on effect: hospitals need electricity to provide care to patients, and water utilities and heating systems also depend on electricity.

The story of a Kharkiv resident

"I was recently in Kharkiv," Madi said. "There I met a woman raising twins with autism. She's having a very difficult time. Lack of access to services has a profound impact on such families."

"UNICEF was able to help her with cash payments ahead of winter so she could buy essential items, including warm clothes and blankets," he added.

According to Madi, there are many such stories: "This is not an isolated incident. Many families struggle to survive day to day. Unfortunately, it gets harder and harder for them every year."

“Children deserve a better future,” the UNICEF representative emphasized.

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The independent expert on Belarus presented his report to the UN General Assembly.

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October 27, 2025 Human rights

Nils Muižnieks, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Belarus, expressed concern about the situation with workers' rights in that country, speaking today at the UN General Assembly.

"Despite the authorities' proclamations of commitment to economic and social rights, Belarus is not the workers' paradise they claim it is," Muižnieks said.

In his report He noted "pervasive discrimination and politically motivated persecution" in both the public and private sectors. He also found "unreasonable and politically motivated restrictions on access to professions, as well as the practice of punishing unjustly imprisoned individuals with hard, dangerous forced labor for little or no pay." Furthermore, the Special Rapporteur expressed concern about the erosion of trade union rights and detailed violations of workers' rights.

The report was prepared following two years of cooperation between the independent expert and the International Labour Organization, which has established enhanced oversight of Belarus under Article 33 of its Charter due to violations of trade union rights.

Muižnieks called on member states "not to be deceived" by the recent releases of political prisoners. He recalled that more than 1,100 people remain arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus, and some of those released were deported and stripped of their passports, facing, according to the expert, the risk of statelessness and the fear of returning to Belarus.

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Hurricane Melissa heads to the Caribbean, putting 1.6 million children at risk.

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October 27, 2025 Climate and environment

The Caribbean region is bracing for the impact of powerful Hurricane Melissa, which has already reached Category 4 status and is expected to strengthen to Category 5. The storm brings torrential rains, hurricane-force winds, and the threat of widespread destruction. Children are particularly vulnerable: UNICEF estimates that at least 1.6 million minors are at risk.

The hurricane is slowly moving through the Caribbean Sea, with potential impacts in Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Flooding, landslides, and disruptions to critical infrastructure are expected.

"Hurricane preparedness efforts are vital to minimizing damage and saving lives. Small island states are particularly vulnerable to extreme climate events," said Roberto Benes, UNICEF Director for Latin America and the Caribbean.

Emergency measures and humanitarian aid

UN agencies and humanitarian partners have stockpiled essential supplies in advance: hygiene kits, water purifiers, medical kits, and cash. In Haiti, 450 tons of food have been prepared; 9,500 families in the south of the country have already received cash assistance. Hygiene and medical kits, as well as shelters, have been prepared for tens of thousands of families.

In Jamaica, the Red Cross and local authorities have set up temporary shelters and prepared aid supplies for 165,000 people.

First consequences and alarming forecasts

Heavy rains and gusty winds have already been reported in several countries in the region. Forecasters warn that rainfall levels could exceed those of Hurricane Beryl, which struck the region 16 months ago and caused significant damage.

Low-lying and coastal areas are particularly at risk. Landslides are a high risk in mountainous areas. Disruptions to ports, airports, and other infrastructure could hamper rescue operations.

Casualties are already being reported. In Haiti, a landslide in western Port-au-Prince killed three people and seriously injured another. A fatality was also reported in the Dominican Republic.

A threat that has become the "norm"

According to UNICEF, natural disasters have affected about 11 million people annually in Latin America and the Caribbean over the past decade, including nearly four million children.

Amid the looming threat, authorities are urging residents to follow safety instructions, evacuate dangerous areas, and seek shelter. The UN and its humanitarian partners continue to coordinate efforts with national governments, focusing on protecting children and the most vulnerable populations.

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One in three programs to combat violence against women has been closed or suspended due to funding cuts.

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October 27, 2025 Women

The decline in foreign aid is undermining the work of organizations on the front lines of combating violence against women and girls, UN Women warns.

A new report from the agency, based on a global survey of 428 women's rights institutions and civil society organizations, shows that a third of them have been forced to suspend or close programs aimed at ending gender-based violence.

More than 40 percent reported decisions to reduce or discontinue vital services, including legal, psychosocial and health care, as well as crisis shelters, due to lack of funds.

The victims are left without support

Nearly 80 percent of organizations noted that survivors' access to the services they need had decreased, and 59 percent reported increased impunity and the normalization of violence.

“Women’s rights organizations are the backbone of progress in the fight against violence against women, but today they are on the brink of extinction,” said Kalliopi Mingeirou, head of UN Women’s End Violence against Women and Girls Unit.

"We cannot allow funding cuts to wipe out decades of progress. We call on governments and donors to consolidate and increase funding, making it more flexible. Without sustained investment, violence against women and girls will only increase," she added.

Earlier this year UN Women has already warnedthat many women's organizations operating in crisis conditions are on the verge of closure – fears that have now been confirmed.

Violence against women remains one of the most widespread human rights violations in the world. According to a UN agency, approximately 736 million women worldwide—almost one in three—have experienced physical or sexual violence, most often at the hands of an intimate partner.

Grim prospects

Only 5 percent of respondents said they would be able to continue their work for more than two years. Meanwhile, 85 percent predict significant setbacks in legislation and the protection of women's and girls' rights. More than half of the institutions expressed serious concern about the growing threats to women human rights defenders.

This year we celebrate30th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – a key international plan for achieving gender equality, with the elimination of violence against women at its core.

At the same time, the authors of the report warn that the financial crisis is unfolding against the backdrop of broader movement against women's rights, which is observed in one in four countries. As funds are depleted, many organizations are forced to focus on emergency aid, cutting back on long-term programs promoting systemic change.

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China strongly opposes UK sanctions against Chinese companies under the pretext of their “ties to Russia”

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Beijing, October 27 (Xinhua) — China strongly opposes the UK's inclusion of 11 Chinese companies on its sanctions list under the pretext of their "ties to Russia," a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.

Responding to a media question, the official said that normal exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and Russian companies should not be interfered with or influenced.

The UK's actions constitute unilateral sanctions that have no basis in international law and are being imposed without UN approval, the official spokesman stated.

He stated that China calls on the UK to immediately correct its missteps and lift restrictions on Chinese companies. China will firmly protect the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies, the official representative emphasized.

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In 2026, Russia's quota for attracting foreign workers from visa-required countries will be approximately 279,000 people, according to the Ministry of Labor.

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Moscow, October 27 /Xinhua/ — In 2026, the quota for attracting foreign workers from countries with which Russia has a visa regime will be 278,900 people, TASS reported on Monday, citing the press service of the Russian Ministry of Labor and Social Protection.

The agency clarified that the quota was formed based on employer applications approved at the regional and federal levels. Some permits are intended to extend existing ones, so not all of them involve hiring new employees. Employers most often invite specialists from visa-required countries such as China, Turkey, India, and Serbia.

According to the Ministry of Labor, 92 percent of workers within the quota are qualified specialists employed in industrial enterprises and infrastructure projects, while the share of unskilled workers does not exceed 8 percent.

Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Protection of the Russian Federation Dmitry Platygin noted that the main priority of state policy remains the employment of Russian citizens, and the quota mechanism makes the recruitment of foreign labor more transparent.

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Armenia lifts restrictions on cargo transit to Azerbaijan, says Prime Minister

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Yerevan, October 27 (Xinhua) — Armenia is lifting restrictions on cargo transit to Azerbaijan through its territory. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this during a discussion of the draft 2026 state budget at a joint session of parliamentary standing committees on Monday.

"Armenia will also lift restrictions on cargo transit to Azerbaijan," N. Pashinyan said, referring to the transportation of a batch of Kazakh wheat to Armenia via Azerbaijan.

The Prime Minister clarified that Armenia is ready to facilitate the transit of trucks from Turkey to Azerbaijan and vice versa along the Margara-Yeghegnadzor-Sisian-Goris route. He stated that this is a reciprocal step in response to a similar decision by Azerbaijan.

On October 21, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced at a joint press conference with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev that Azerbaijan had lifted all restrictions on the transit of goods to Armenia through its territory. –0–

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The international conference "Eurasian Development Space in the Architecture of Multipolarity" was held in Minsk.

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Minsk, October 27 /Xinhua/ — The international conference “Eurasian Development Space in the Architecture of Multipolarity” was held in Minsk on Monday.

The event brought together leading international experts from eight countries, including representatives from Russia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Serbia, Hungary, Vietnam, and Belarus.

During the conference, participants discussed the development of common approaches to building new formats of interaction in Eurasia.

"We're trying to forecast the coming geopolitical reality. The topics range from political leadership to economic issues. The main focus is the mechanics of Eurasian rapprochement, where we explore the potential for using various tools to advance integration," noted Oleg Makarov, Director of the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies.

Fyodor Voitolovsky, Director of the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences, noted that expert platforms in Belarus open up new opportunities for international dialogue.

"When we face a real confrontation between Russia and Europe, the approaches and proposals developed in Minsk are particularly valuable, demonstrating safe development scenarios and the possibility of agreeing on a new global security system," the expert emphasized.

The conference was organized by the Belarusian Institute for Strategic Studies and was held at the premises of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus. –0–

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