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US and Russian officials will meet in Miami to discuss a peace agreement for Ukraine, according to media reports.

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Washington, December 18 (Xinhua) — American and Russian negotiators plan to meet in Miami, Florida, this weekend to discuss a peace agreement in Ukraine, the American publication Politico reported on Wednesday.

The date for the talks has not yet been confirmed. At the meeting, the Donald Trump administration intends to present to the Russian side the results of the discussions that US, Ukrainian, and European officials held in Berlin last weekend, Politico reports, citing two informed sources.

The American side is expected to be represented by US Presidential Envoy Steven Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, while the Russian delegation will include Russian Presidential Envoy Kirill Dmitriev, the article states.

It is also planned that Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine Rustem Umerov will meet with the US delegation in Miami or another city this coming weekend.

During talks in Berlin last weekend, US, European, and Ukrainian officials reached consensus or significant convergence on 90 percent of the disagreements on the US-drafted 20-point peace plan, Trump administration officials said.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that if a peace agreement is reached, the country could forgo NATO membership in exchange for Western security guarantees aimed at preventing a new conflict with Russia. Kyiv will seek guarantees comparable to those available within the alliance, something the US has not yet provided.

Ukraine is ready to agree to security guarantees similar to Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty as part of a compromise in the peace process, Ukrinform reports, citing Zelensky.

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The President of Belarus warned of the possibility of the conflict in Ukraine escalating to a global scale and called for a swift ceasefire.

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) – Continued military action in Ukraine will lead to a global conflict, so a swift ceasefire is essential. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko stated this in an interview with the American television network Newsmax, according to the leader's press service.

A. Lukashenko emphasized that if the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, it could have dire consequences for Europe and the world. "This will inevitably escalate into some kind of global conflict. Therefore, it must be contained while it is possible. Now, more than ever, there is such an opportunity, now that the Americans have become seriously involved in this issue," the Belarusian leader noted, adding that a continuation of the conflict bodes ill for Ukraine itself, which could disappear from the world map.

He expressed confidence that the conflict in Ukraine, like all others, will sooner or later end peacefully. But it's important to do so sooner to prevent further loss of life. He stated that much of the resolution depends on the position of the United States and its President, Donald Trump, but emphasized that it is also a multifaceted process. He noted that the US president alone cannot resolve a conflict that directly involves Russia and Ukraine, as well as borders neighboring states such as Belarus.

The Belarusian President believes it's important to stop the fighting so that Russia doesn't fear that this time could simply be used to rearm Ukraine. In this regard, he criticized the hypocritical position of European politicians when the peace agreements on Ukraine were reached in Minsk in 2015.

"If only the Europeans hadn't taken such a stupid stance back then. They wanted to give the Ukrainians, as former German Chancellor Angela Merkel later stated, time to rearm and fight back against Russia. It turns out they didn't come here to negotiate peace, but a future war," Lukashenko explained.

Discussing how the conflicting parties can achieve peace in the current circumstances, Alexander Lukashenko suggested that the evolving situation would prompt this. For example, he did not rule out the possibility that escalation could lead to mobilization in Russia.

The Belarusian leader also emphasized that the process of developing agreements requires guarantees that will ensure long-term peace. “Russia wants guarantees that this will last forever. I know that. Russia wants to conclude a peace treaty that will ensure that war never breaks out again. Ukraine is also interested in this. Trump is ready to act as a guarantor of this. We have everything we need. Therefore, we need to speed up,” the Belarusian leader said, adding that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace. –0–

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The annual conference of the Association of Chinese Enterprises, "Guiding Star of the Silk Road," was held in Belarus.

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) — The annual conference of the Guiding Star of the Silk Road Association of Chinese Enterprises was held in Minsk on Wednesday. More than 130 people and 32 Chinese companies participated.

"For us, the Belt and Road Initiative is more than just an infrastructure or economic project. It's a global philosophy of cooperation, creation, and mutual growth. A philosophy that fully aligns with the Belarusian approach to international dialogue: equality, mutual benefit, and technological progress for the benefit of people," said Belarusian Deputy Minister of Economy Alesya Abramenko during the conference.

According to her, it is precisely this shared vision that has enabled the two countries to create not just trade routes but a unified space of trust and cooperation over the past years. "For us, China is an 'all-weather friend' and an 'iron brother,' a factor of the future, one of Belarus's long-term historical pillars," the official noted.

First Deputy Minister of Antimonopoly Regulation and Trade of Belarus Natalia Vasilevskaya emphasized that cooperation with China occupies a special place among Belarusian strategic priorities.

"In recent years, trade and economic ties between Belarus and China have demonstrated growth and momentum. Trade volumes between our countries are increasing, demonstrating the mutual interest of both parties in deepening cooperation and implementing joint projects," she noted.

Chinese Ambassador to Belarus Zhang Wenchuan stated that since its establishment in 2015, the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Belarus has actively promoted trade. The organization also creates an important platform for mutually beneficial cooperation between enterprises from the two countries.

"Currently, Chinese-Belarusian relations are at their highest level ever, with momentum steadily growing. Against this backdrop, the Association of Chinese Enterprises serves as an important bridge of communication between the governments and companies of the two countries," Zhang Wenchuan emphasized.

In turn, Secretary General of the Association of Chinese Enterprises Zhao Qingqiu noted that in 2025, the organization was focused on deepening trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

"Today, representatives of the Association of Chinese Enterprises in Belarus signed an initiative to jointly maintain market order and promote healthy and sustainable development. Let us take this initiative as a new starting point to create exemplary Chinese enterprises," she said.

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Belarus' GDP grew by 1.3 percent in the first 11 months of 2025, according to Belstat.

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Minsk, December 18 (Xinhua) — Belarus's GDP grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year in the January-November 2025 period, the country's National Statistical Committee (Belstat) reported on Wednesday.

According to the first estimate, the country's GDP in current prices amounted to 258 billion Belarusian rubles (approximately 87.9 billion US dollars), or 101.3 percent of the same period last year in comparable prices.

The GDP deflator index for the period from January to November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 amounted to 113.3 percent. –0–

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Sobyanin: 61 traffic improvement projects have been completed in eastern Moscow.

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Since the beginning of the year, 61 improvements have been implemented in the Eastern Administrative District of Moscow to ensure comfortable and safe traffic. The traffic management departments of the Traffic Management Center are working on these projects. The projects for residents of the Eastern Administrative District were reported in on my blog Sergei Sobyanin.

"New pedestrian crossings, safety islands, additional traffic lanes, 'waffle roads' at complex intersections, and other traffic management elements have appeared in the district," the Moscow Mayor noted.

Crossings and safety islands

In Novogireevo, at the intersection of Martenovskaya Street and Soyuzny Prospekt, a new pedestrian crossing has been installed at the request of residents. This makes it easier for Muscovites to get to School No. 1798 "Phoenix," the children's clinic, and to access residential buildings.

At the request of residents, another pedestrian crossing was installed in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district near building 3 on Dmitrievsky Street. A safety island was also added. The route to the parking lot and the Ulitsa Dmitrievsky Metro bus stop has become more convenient.

In the Perovo district, near building 5 on Laz Street, a crossing island like this one helps residents with children safely cross the road to the park, the Church of the Sign of the Icon of the Mother of God, the Moscow Theater of Illusions, and the bus stop.

Everything for the convenience of residents

Speed limits have been reduced in eight areas near social facilities. For example, in Izmailovo, on Projected Driveway No. 6603 from Vernisazhnaya Street to Projected Driveway No. 6604, cars are now limited to 30 kilometers per hour. Popular landmarks nearby include the Izmailovo Kremlin and a hotel complex. These changes encourage drivers to exercise caution by reducing speed, and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.

In Veshnyaki, a new lane was added on Yunosti Street through re-marking. The section now has three lanes: two allow straight-ahead travel, and the third allows only left turns onto Moldagulovoy Street. This increased the section's capacity by almost 1.5 times.

An additional lane is now available in Sokolniki—on Poperechny Prosek from 1st Luchevoy Prosek to Sokolnichesky Val Street. Capacity here has nearly doubled, saving drivers up to four minutes of travel time.

Waffle-patterned road markings have been added at the intersection of Poperechny Prosek and Sokolnichesky Val Street. Similar markings are now also present at the intersection of Elektrozavodsky Bridge, Bakuninskaya Street, and Gastello Street.

"The measures taken have increased road capacity and made crossings more convenient and safer for residents," the Moscow Mayor concluded.

Sergei Sobyanin spoke about road improvements in the western part of the capital.Sobyanin spoke about projects for comfortable and safe traffic in the North-West Administrative Okrug.

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An award was presented in the capital for contributions to the placement of orphans in families.

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The annual Stork Wings award ceremony was held in Moscow for outstanding contributions to fostering orphans. The winners included foster parents with many children, raising teenagers, siblings, and children with special needs.

"Adopting a child into a family is more than just a decision. It's an act that requires not only boundless love and emotional strength, but also professional knowledge. Thanks to people willing to open their hearts to orphans, fewer than a thousand children live in family-based foster care centers today. Each such family doesn't just change the fate of one child—it's an investment in the future of society and proof that compassion and a willingness to help remain the most important values of our time. The city places great emphasis on training and supporting foster parents to whom we can entrust our children, and they are certainly worthy of public recognition. This year, three Moscow families received the statuette and a cash payment of one million rubles," said Tatyana Danko, Head of the Guardianship and Trusteeship Department.

Department of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the City of Moscow.

The Stork Wings Award is being held for the 12th time. Among the laureates are Alexey and Galiya Bubnov. The couple has been married for 30 years. They have four biological children and currently have nine adopted girls with special needs.

Ksenia Soboleva has been a foster mother for 14 years. During this time, she raised eight daughters. Currently, she is raising three adopted teenage girls with disabilities.

The Goltsevs also raise special needs children. Sergei and Svetlana have three biological children and seven adopted children, one of whom is now an adult and lives independently.

The city supports foster families. They have access to support from guardianship authorities, support services, and a wide range of benefits and payments. Learn more about the Stork Wings award in a special section on the portal. My New Family.

You can learn more about the work of the capital's guardianship and trusteeship authorities and the life of family education support centers on the portal My New FamilyFuture and current adoptive parents, graduates of orphanage centers and foster families, and anyone interested in helping children without parental care will find useful information there.

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A property in the Tverskoy district was put up for auction at a city auction.

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The capital has put commercial premises in the Tverskoy District up for auction. This was announced by the head of the Moscow Department of Competition Policy. Kirill Purtov.

"Moscow's Central Administrative District is one of the most attractive and prestigious locations for commercial activity. High traffic, a high concentration of cultural attractions, and easy access from various points around the city increase business profitability. At city auctions, investors can acquire real estate suitable for a variety of projects. For example, a flexible-use space in the Tverskoy District is currently available for purchase. It occupies 163.3 square meters. This space is suitable for a cosmetology clinic, a photography studio, or a creative or language school," noted Kirill Purtov.

The premises are located at: 1st Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, Building 7It is located on the second floor of the building.

The deadline for applications to participate in the auction is January 22, and the auction will take place on February 3 on the Roseltorg online platform. Registration and an enhanced qualified electronic signature are required to participate in the auction. The seller of the property is the Moscow-based Department of City Property.

"Thanks to the Bolshoi Theatre and Lenkom Theatre, Zaryadye Park and the Alexander Garden, the Hermitage Garden, and numerous museums located within the Tverskoy District, which stretches from the Kremlin walls to the Third Ring Road, it is always crowded with tourists and Moscow residents. At the same time, the abundance of business centers and the demand for commercial real estate, including on Tverskaya-Yamskaya Street, indicate that the business life here is no less vibrant than the cultural one. Since the beginning of the year, investors have acquired 13 premises with a total area of 1,900 square meters at city auctions in the Tverskoy District. Specifically, a new owner has acquired a space of almost 120 square meters in a building on Bolshaya Dmitrovka Street, and on Novoslobodskaya Street, an investor has acquired over 200 square meters in a block with office, retail, and service infrastructure," she said.

Ekaterina Solovieva, Minister of the Moscow Government, Head of the Department of City Property.

The capital is putting various properties up for auction, and the investment portal is serving as a showcase for them. In the section Moscow Auctions There is all the necessary information about the lots, including photographs, documentation, conditions and form of sale.

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The development of electronic services for business is in line with the objectives of the national project "Data Economy and Digital Transformation of the State" and the Moscow regional project "Digital Public Administration." More information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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Neural networks to help teachers: a course on AI technologies for educators has been developed in Moscow.

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A pilot program for advanced training for teachers dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) has begun in the capital. Nearly 2,000 physics and mathematics teachers will undergo training to use modern technologies in their work, the press service reported. Moscow Department of Education and Science.

"The development of artificial intelligence today not only opens up opportunities for all sectors of the economy but also poses new challenges for school education. Teachers must be able to use neural networks consciously and effectively to create modern digital teaching methods and find learning assignments that will develop fundamental knowledge and skills in a rapidly changing high-tech world. The goal of the new course is to teach teachers to use AI in a way that enhances teachers' professionalism, not replaces it, and serves as a true assistant, not a tool for easy solutions and shortcuts in school learning," the department's press service noted.

The course program includes three modules and is based on practical work. Teachers will be trained by mentors from Moscow City Pedagogical University, Lomonosov Moscow State University, and experts from Sber and Yandex. Teachers will learn how to create learning tasks that artificial intelligence cannot solve and how to develop AI assistants. These assistants will be able to grade assignments, conduct oral quizzes, and analyze lessons.

An important part of the curriculum is learning the principles of neural networks. Teachers will explore the concept of artificial intelligence hallucinations and how to account for this in physics and mathematics lessons. They will also master prompt engineering—the art of correctly formulating queries for neural networks. This will allow students, even without programming skills, to create useful programs, for example, for visual animation of physical processes or geometric shapes.

Each teacher will complete their own digital project at the end of the training. This new knowledge will help teachers improve their effectiveness and prepare students for the future. School graduates will be able to apply artificial intelligence to solve complex professional problems. This large-scale program makes Moscow a leader in the systematic implementation of AI in school education.

Moscow is creating all the conditions for teachers' professional growth, says Sergei Sobyanin.An expert council for the development of school mathematics and science education has been established in Moscow.

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The development of professional teaching and management skills among teachers in schools and colleges in the capital contributes to the optimization of the educational process and more productive interaction between teachers and students and is consistent with the objectives of the "Teachers and Mentors" national project. Youth and ChildrenMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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The Moscow Christmas Festival of Sacred Music will take place from January 14 to 23.

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The XVI Moscow Christmas Festival of Sacred Music will be held in the capital from January 14 to 23, 2026, as part of the project Winter in MoscowArtistic director is violinist, conductor, and People's Artist of the USSR Vladimir Spivakov. Events supported by the capital Department of Culture will take place on the stages of the Moscow International House of Music.

Six performances featuring outstanding musical ensembles and performers have been prepared for the audience. Among them are Vladimir Spivakov, the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, the Kuban Cossack Choir, the Sretensky Monastery Choir, the V.S. Popov Children's Choir, the "Masters of Choral Singing" Academic Grand Choir, the Musica Viva Moscow Chamber Orchestra, and the A.V. Sveshnikov State Academic Russian Choir.

On January 14, the E.F. Svetlanov Hall will host a performance Kuban Cossack Choir Under the direction of Viktor Zakharchenko, this professional ensemble has been continuously performing since the early 19th century. 200 performers will take to the stage. The repertoire includes folk and original songs, as well as compositions from the archive of the Military Choir.

The festival will continue organ music concertOn January 16, Honored Artist of Russia Daniel Zaretsky will perform on the same stage. He will perform works by Johann Sebastian Bach.

Here on January 17th there will be a performance for visitors The Big Children's Choir named after V.S. Popov.

On January 22, the Moscow Chamber Orchestra Musica Viva, conducted by Alexander Rudin, and the State Academic Russian Choir named after A.V. Sveshnikov will perform a mass on the stage of the Chamber Hall of the Moscow International House of Music. Creation of the World— a sacred work by Joseph Haydn. The program will also include the composer's symphonies.

The festival will end concertThe concert, which will take place on January 23, will feature Vladimir Spivakov, the National Philharmonic Orchestra of Russia, the "Masters of Choral Singing" Academic Grand Choir, and world opera stars Anna Aglatova (soprano), Polina Shamaeva (mezzo-soprano), Alexey Neklyudov (tenor), and Igor Podoplelov (baritone). The performance will include Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's famous composition "Requiem." The performance is timed to coincide with the 270th anniversary of the great composer's birth. The concert will take place in the E.F. Svetlanov Hall.

Winter in Moscow— the main event of the season. The project aims to strengthen social and family ties, create an atmosphere of unity and mutual support, and provide assistance to those currently defending the Motherland. Through a variety of programs, including cultural, educational, and sporting events, it brings together Muscovites and visitors of all ages and interests, creating an environment for creative development, active recreation, and warm communication. Particular attention is paid to supporting participants and veterans of the special military operation and their families, as well as all those providing assistance to the front.

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A section of the gas pipeline was reconstructed in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky district.

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Specialists urban economy complex Moscow has completed the reconstruction of a low-pressure gas pipeline on Zlatoustovskaya Street in the Kosino-Ukhtomsky District. The work took place from June to October of this year as part of the city's planned gas distribution system upgrade program.

During the reconstruction, a section of the gas pipeline extending over 2.3 kilometers was upgraded. The outdated steel pipes were replaced with modern polyethylene ones. This material is highly durable, leak-proof, and resistant to corrosion and temperature fluctuations.

The work was carried out using open-pit installation, which allowed for the network section to be updated quickly. Mosgaz specialists used domestically produced materials that meet modern quality, safety, and environmental standards.

Importantly, all work was completed without disconnecting consumers from the gas supply. The upgraded section of the network will serve the city for over 40 years, ensuring uninterrupted gas supply to residential buildings, social facilities, and municipal services.

Modernization of urban gas distribution networks is being carried out in various districts of the capital and contributes to the creation of a modern, efficient, and durable communications system.

The projects being implemented in the capital to modernize and improve the reliability of public utility infrastructure are in line with the goals and objectives of the national project Infrastructure for LifeMore information about Russia's national projects and the capital's contribution can be found atspecial page.

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