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Minsk, December 9 (Xinhua) — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko approved the country's defense plan for 2026-2030 on Tuesday. This was announced by Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces and First Deputy Defense Minister of Belarus Pavel Muraveyko following a meeting of the Security Council. The corresponding information was published by Belta.

According to P. Muraveiko, the Security Council meeting reviewed the results of the annual work of the General Staff, the Ministry of Defense, and government agencies on planning Belarus's defense for the next five years. The document's preparation took into account the approaches laid out in the National Security Concept and the military doctrine, both approved by the All-Belarusian People's Assembly.

A. Lukashenko reviewed the document's contents and proposed key approaches to national defense, including how to counter threats emerging around the country and deter military conflicts, how readiness to repel aggression will be ensured, and what actions will be taken to maintain peace and security in Belarus.

"The head of the Belarusian state reviewed and approved all documents and Belarus's action plan to ensure military security and defense. A decree approving the defense plan as a whole is being prepared for signing," P. Muraveiko reported.

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St. Petersburg, December 9 (Xinhua) — The 15th International Forum "The Arctic: Present and Future" opened in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. Participants called for accelerating the development of the Arctic while simultaneously preserving its unique natural environment.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a greeting to the participants. He noted that the forum brings together representatives of government agencies, academics, experts, business circles, and the media, all of whom strive to contribute to the development of the Arctic region and the preservation of its unique natural environment and cultural heritage.

During the plenary session, Arkhangelsk Region Governor Alexander Tsybulsky noted that the Arctic is currently a vast expanse with an extremely low population density and a highly uneven economic, social, transport, and public infrastructure.

"Active urbanization processes are leading to a gradual loss of population, resulting in increased uneven development across the territory," emphasized A. Tsybulsky, adding that the system of support settlements as a mechanism for addressing these issues requires further development, taking into account the realities of the Arctic zone.

Igor Barinov, head of the Federal Agency for Nationalities Affairs, stated that regional development and large-scale projects should be carried out with minimal risks to the environment and the traditional way of life of indigenous peoples.

During the two-day event, more than 2,000 government officials, representatives of business, scientific, educational, and non-profit organizations will present their proposals for a sustainable future for the Arctic. More than 400 speakers from Russian regions and internationally will deliver presentations at the forum. The program includes 40 sessions in eight areas, covering the entire spectrum of the Arctic agenda.

Earlier, Anton Basansky, Deputy Minister of the Russian Federation for the Development of the Far East and Arctic, reported that 1,060 new investment projects are currently being implemented in the Russian Arctic zone using state support mechanisms. 2.6 trillion rubles (over $33.6 billion) have been attracted, of which 850 billion rubles (over $10.9 billion) have already been invested.

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Dushanbe, December 9 (Xinhua) — With the development of the green economy worldwide, demand for critical minerals is growing year by year. This was stated by Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda on Tuesday at the 2nd International Mining and Metallurgy Forum in Dushanbe.

According to the Khovar news agency, citing the prime minister, Tajikistan possesses reserves of 10 of the 17 metals and minerals considered critical for the transition to a green economy. According to international estimates, the combined market value of these resources could exceed $800 billion by 2030.

"Tajikistan, with its rich reserves of mineral raw materials, can become a key partner for major global industrial enterprises that utilize such resources in their production," noted K. Rasulzoda.

According to the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of Tajikistan, hundreds of deposits have been identified in the country, comprising approximately 70 types of minerals. Currently, the extraction of precious and non-ferrous metals accounts for over 40 percent of the industry's output and is considered a key area of national economic development.

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Almaty, December 9 (Xinhua) — The volume of transit cargo passing through Kazakhstan increased by 5 percent year-on-year to 29.4 million tons in the first 10 months of 2025, the Kazinform news agency reported on Tuesday, citing Kazakh Transport Minister Nurlan Sauranbayev.

Speaking at a government briefing, he noted that during the reporting period, the total volume of freight transported by road amounted to 288 million tons, an increase of 1.7 percent year-on-year.

Rail freight transportation grew by 7.9 percent, reaching 380.3 million tons.

13.1 million passengers were transported by air transport, which is 6.5 percent more than in the previous year.

N. Sauranbayev added that digitalization will increase the capacity of Kazakhstan's roads by 20 percent, with vehicle transit times at checkpoints reduced to approximately 10 minutes. Furthermore, the introduction of artificial intelligence technologies will reduce the time required to form and schedule train movements by six times, and reduce cargo handling at airports to one hour.

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BEIJING, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — The armed forces of China and Russia on Tuesday conducted joint strategic air patrols over the East China Sea and the Western Pacific Ocean in accordance with an annual cooperation plan.

China and Russia have been conducting joint strategic air patrols since 2019, with the current patrol being the 10th. –0–

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Beijing, December 9 (Xinhua) — China will continue to open its super-large market to the world, share development opportunities with other countries, and strengthen dialogue and communication to properly resolve trade and economic frictions and more effectively achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, Chinese Premier Li Qiang announced on Tuesday.

Li Qiang made the announcement during separate meetings with World Bank President Ajay Banga, International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, and UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebecca Greenspan, who arrived in China to participate in the 110 dialogue (China and the heads of 10 international economic organizations). –0–

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Moscow, December 9 /Xinhua/ — An An-22 Antey military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

"An An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region during a test flight following repairs. The plane crashed in an uninhabited area," the department said in a statement.

A search and rescue team and a commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces were dispatched to the crash site to determine the cause of the incident and the fate of the crew.

According to media reports, there were seven people on board. –0–

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BEIJING, December 9 (Xinhua) — The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard the Chinese space station completed the first round of extravehicular activity on Tuesday, the China Manned Space Administration (CMSA) announced.

Three astronauts—Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang—worked for approximately eight hours and completed their assigned tasks by 6:45 PM Beijing time. The astronauts were assisted by a robotic arm and a team of scientific and technical specialists on the ground. Wu Fei became the youngest Chinese astronaut ever to conduct a spacewalk.

According to the CMSA, Zhang Lu and Wu Fei successfully completed the tasks of inspecting and photographing the window of the Shenzhou-20 spacecraft's return capsule, installing a device to protect the space station from space debris, and replacing the multilayer coating of the thermal control adapter.

According to the plan, the Shenzhou-21 mission will include new rounds of extravehicular activities involving the crew and the use of applied payloads, as well as scientific experiments and technical tests.

In addition, as the CMSA added, depending on the circumstances, the crew may carry out operations to protect the damaged window of the Shenzhou-20. –0–

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URUMQI, Dec. 9 (Xinhua) — A major shale oil producing region in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region reported that crude oil production this year exceeded 1.7 million tons, marking a significant breakthrough in the country's shale oil production, the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) said on Tuesday.

Shale oil production in the area increased 5.2-fold from 322,000 tons in 2020, said Du Xuebiao, director of CNPC's Xinjiang Jiqing Oil Field Development Zone.

According to him, despite the complex geological conditions and technical challenges, researchers and technical specialists in the zone have studied a whole system of methods to improve the efficiency of oil production.

Established in 2020 in Jimsar County, Xinjiang, China, the zone is China's first national-level onshore shale oil field with estimated shale oil reserves of over 1 billion tons.

The research team at the zone in Jimsar County also developed management systems and waste treatment methods to provide replicable, scalable, and low-carbon models for extracting similar shale oil reserves, said Wang Haiming, lead engineer at the Jiqing Oil Field Development Zone.

Shale oil refers primarily to liquid hydrocarbons contained within shale rock formations and capable of being extracted for processing. It is a widely available energy resource, with reserves significantly exceeding those of traditional oil sources.

Besides Xinjiang, China has established two more national-level shale oil demonstration zones in Heilongjiang and Shandong provinces to promote the development of shale oil production.

In 2024, China's shale oil production exceeded 6 million tons, an increase of 30 percent year-on-year. -0-

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Kyiv, December 9 (Xinhua) — The latest version of the plan to end the Russian-Ukrainian armed conflict, approved at talks in Florida, will be finalized by national security advisers from Ukraine and European countries. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced this, Interfax-Ukraine reported Monday evening.

According to him, the document is expected to be ready on Tuesday evening, after which it will be sent to the United States.

V. Zelenskyy also noted that Kyiv wants reliable security guarantees from Washington. However, for them to be legally binding, they must be approved by the US Congress. The US "has a positive attitude toward this move so far," the Ukrainian president noted.

Last week, another round of peace plan talks between Ukrainian and American delegations took place in Florida. These were the first talks between the two countries since the meeting in Moscow between US Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and the White House's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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