Dubai hosts symposium to mark 80th anniversary of victory in Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

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A symposium dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Dubai, UAE. The event was attended by more than 100 people, including expatriates, ethnic Chinese and Chinese students studying in the UAE.

Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Dubai Ou Boqian said in her welcoming speech that turning to history is intended to preserve the memory of peoples about the path they have traveled, honor the memory of heroes, and help them realize the value of peace that was so hard won for us. The Consul General also emphasized the importance of preserving this peace and jointly building the future based on learning historical lessons from the past.

The participants of the symposium delivered speeches expressing their commitment to historical memory and peace. The participants also stated that this is not just a revival of history in memory, but also the continuity of the patriotic spirit. Ethnic Chinese living abroad continue to support the motherland and contribute to the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, as well as to the promotion of peace and development of mankind.

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the UAE Zhang Yiming summed up the symposium, stressing that the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made an invaluable contribution to the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War. The Ambassador called on compatriots abroad to uphold the spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, move forward and make new and more significant contributions to the great cause of reunification of the motherland and strengthening friendly exchanges between the People's Republic of China and the United Arab Emirates.

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Yuri Trutnev: In honor of the tenth anniversary of the VEF, a rocket with the forum's symbols was launched into space

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At the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specialists from Roscosmos state corporation enterprises launched the Soyuz-2.1b launch vehicle with the logo of the tenth, anniversary Eastern Economic Forum, which will be held September 3–6 in Vladivostok. The EEF is organized by the Roscongress Foundation.

"This year, the 10th anniversary Eastern Economic Forum is taking place. One of its main topics is the technological development of our country. It is impossible to imagine a strong and independent Russia without cosmonautics. In the Far East, in the Amur Region, one of the most ambitious and large-scale projects in history is being created – the Vostochny Cosmodrome. Launches of Russian launch vehicles from the Baikonur Cosmodrome continue. And today, a launch vehicle branded in honor of the EEF-2025 was launched. I am convinced that our country will move forward in its technological development. The order of the President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin on the accelerated development of the Far East will be implemented in full, which will stimulate the economy and improve the quality of life of our citizens," said Deputy Prime Minister – Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Eastern Economic Forum Yuri Trutnev.

The launch vehicle launched the Bion-M No. 2 spacecraft into polar orbit – a large medical and biological laboratory. As a result, some aspects of the impact of polar orbit conditions, close to those of deep space, will be studied.

"The launch of a rocket with the symbols of the tenth anniversary Eastern Economic Forum is a landmark event that emphasizes the role of the EEF as a strategic platform for the development of the Far East and the strengthening of international cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region. Over the past ten years, the forum has become an effective tool for attracting investment, implementing large infrastructure projects and creating new economic opportunities. Among other tools, the forum creates the growth dynamics that the Far East demonstrates thanks to systemic state policy and active participation of business. It also reflects the technological potential of Russia and its course for sustainable development of the macro-region. The Eastern Economic Forum continues to confirm its status as a key discussion platform where the vectors of further socio-economic progress are determined," emphasized Anton Kobyakov, Advisor to the President and Executive Secretary of the EEF Organizing Committee.

The main theme of the EEF this year is “The Far East – cooperation for peace and prosperity.”

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Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russians on the 80th anniversary of the domestic nuclear industry

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Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko congratulated Russians on the 80th anniversary of the domestic nuclear industry.

The official history begins on August 20, 1945, when a Special Committee was created to direct work on the use of uranium atomic energy.

The Deputy Prime Minister expressed special gratitude to the workers and veterans of the nuclear industry, scientists and teachers who train personnel for this area, and also emphasized the flagship role of Rosatom State Corporation and the Kurchatov Institute National Research Center in the development of technologies.

"As President Vladimir Putin noted, the creation of the nuclear industry in our country in 1945 was a major, significant event and a true symbol of scientific progress. This gave a powerful impetus to the development of domestic science and industry, and today Russia maintains its leading position in the field of nuclear energy. Our specialists built the world's first nuclear power plant, created the first nuclear icebreaker, and today the development of unique megascience-class installations continues. All this became possible thanks to the colossal diligence, curiosity and passion of the employees of the nuclear industry of the future, present, and I am sure, will be continued by domestic specialists in the future," noted Dmitry Chernyshenko.

For example, today the state corporation Rosatom not only builds nuclear power plants, providing clean energy to the country and the world, but also creates new materials – super-strong, environmentally friendly, helps to develop the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route, develops nuclear medicine methods to defeat incurable diseases, and develops quantum technologies to solve the global problems of humanity.

Rosatom is the world leader in the nuclear industry, operating in more than 60 countries. The company's portfolio of foreign orders for the construction of nuclear power plants includes 33 high-power units in 10 countries, as well as the world's first export project for the construction of low-power nuclear power plants – 6 units in Uzbekistan.

The Deputy Prime Minister also recalled that last year, President Vladimir Putin approved priority areas of scientific and technological development and a list of the most important science-intensive technologies. The first on this list is the area of "Technologies for creating highly efficient systems for generating, distributing and storing energy (including nuclear energy)." To develop them, the national project "New Nuclear and Energy Technologies" is being implemented since 2025.

"In order for our country to continue making breakthroughs in the field of nuclear technologies, it is important to continue to ensure a high level of personnel training. Today, almost 10 thousand students are studying in Russian universities and colleges in programs related to the nuclear industry. This year alone, almost 2.5 thousand budget places were established for them," he said.

The training of qualified specialists for the nuclear industry is also carried out within the framework of 4 advanced engineering schools and 12 clusters of the federal project "Professionalism" of the national project "Youth and Children".

In addition, universities, together with industrial partners, create scientific projects and developments. For example, within the framework of the Priority-2030 program, the National Research Nuclear University MEPhI is implementing the strategic technological project "Nuclear Technologies and New Materials". Within its framework, the development of the kilojoule energy laser installation "ELF" (Experimental Laser-Physical Installation) was launched in July.

Also, Rosatom State Corporation together with the advanced engineering school of the Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University named after R.E. Alekseev launched the first industry engineering and design school "Young Designer". It was created to train specialists in the nuclear industry. The project is focused on mastering the latest technologies and systems of operation of modern industrial complexes.

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Congratulations from Alexander Novak on the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry.

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Dear friends!

Congratulations to the workers and veterans of the nuclear industry on the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry!

For eight decades, the nuclear industry has been the pride of domestic science and engineering. It is not only a reliable foundation for ensuring security, sovereignty, and socio-economic development of our country, but also a solid foundation for technological leadership, a source of inspiration and creativity for our scientists, researchers, and innovators.

We are rightfully proud that it was our country that became the birthplace of peaceful nuclear energy, which opened a new chapter in the energy industry and became the beginning of the development of a new industry.

Today, nuclear power supplies almost a fifth of Russia's electricity demand. Nuclear power plants supply light and heat to homes, schools, hospitals, and industrial enterprises from Kaliningrad to the Kola Peninsula and Chukotka.

Due to its reliability and efficiency, Russian nuclear technologies have enormous export potential. Russia is a driving force in the creation of new unique technologies in the nuclear industry and continues to expand its presence in the international market of nuclear and related technologies.

The accumulated experience of outstanding Russian scientists, a powerful scientific and technical base, an unconventional creative approach, and the enthusiasm of new generations of nuclear scientists have allowed us to be one step ahead all these years, set trends, create new directions in nuclear energy, confidently look to the future and move forward.

I wish all veterans and workers of the nuclear industry good health, new successes, discoveries and victories for the benefit of Russia!

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Mikhail Mishustin sent congratulations to participants of the event dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the nuclear industry

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Dear friends!

I congratulate you on the 80th anniversary of the Russian nuclear industry.

This is a significant event for our country, which became possible thanks to scientific discoveries and achievements of outstanding scientists, engineers, designers, those who stood at the origins of the industry. The names of the specialists who developed new super-powerful weapons that strengthened defense capability and national security are forever inscribed in history.

Over the years, a long way has been traveled, the first nuclear power plants, tokamaks, and nuclear icebreakers have been created, which have allowed the boundaries of navigation on the Northern Sea Route to be expanded.

Today, despite serious challenges, Russia maintains its leading position in the global market for uranium mining and construction of nuclear power plants. And the state corporation Rosatom plays a special role here, being a key link in the implementation of national projects, strengthening technological sovereignty and energy security. Possessing unique competencies, it makes a significant contribution to the socio-economic development of the country. Particular attention is paid to the digital transformation of the industry, environmental well-being, and the training of highly professional personnel.

There are many tasks ahead that need to be solved. I am sure that you will cope.

I wish you further success in all your endeavors, new achievements and discoveries for the benefit of the Fatherland.

M. Mishustin

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Dmitry Chernyshenko and His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' held a meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on the Solovetsky Archipelago

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The meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on the Solovetsky Archipelago was held by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Rus' and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko. The 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on Solovki will be celebrated in 2029.

The meeting was held in the Hospital (Treasury) building of the Transfiguration Solovetsky Stavropegic Monastery during the annual forum in memory of Saint Philip as part of the Patriarch’s visit, timed to coincide with the celebrations of the day of remembrance of Saints Zosima, Savvaty and Herman of Solovetsky.

Representatives of federal authorities, the Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region Alexander Tsybulsky and members of the regional government, representatives of the Russian Orthodox Church, the Foundation for the Preservation and Development of the Solovetsky Archipelago, public and religious associations, various departments and structures took part in the work of the council.

In his welcoming speech, Patriarch Kirill noted that Solovki is one of those places where the strength of the people’s spirit is especially recognized.

“Thanks to this power, even in the most terrible years of hard times, the great monastery was preserved and became a refuge for Orthodox people,” noted the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church.

He also added that, given the enormous cultural, spiritual and historical significance of Solovki, it is necessary to combine all efforts to solve the problems that exist on the islands.

“Our goal is to completely restore the priority objects of the Solovki architectural ensemble by 2029,” the Patriarch added, emphasizing that large-scale work is already underway to preserve this great heritage.

The Foundation for the Preservation and Development of the Solovetsky Archipelago, created in 2018 on the initiative of the Russian Orthodox Church, also plays an active role in preparing for the anniversary celebration.

In addition, the foundation's board of trustees is empowered to coordinate activities to preserve and develop the archipelago. Its co-chairman is Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Deputy Prime Minister noted that the organizing committee was formed by the Government in accordance with the decree of President Vladimir Putin.

"For the Government, preparations for the celebration of the 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on the Solovetsky Archipelago are one of the priority areas. Issues of preserving and developing this archipelago are under the personal control of Chairman Mikhail Vladimirovich Mishustin," he said.

Dmitry Chernyshenko noted that two years ago a headquarters for the preservation and development of the Solovetsky Archipelago was created. In addition, a video monitoring group was organized to monitor the situation at all sites.

"To implement the events on Solovki within the established deadlines, the Government allocated additional funds from the federal budget for the construction and reconstruction of infrastructure facilities in the settlement of Solovetsky. The construction of a modern waste management complex was completed. Today we checked the progress of work on the construction of a technological pier and the reconstruction of the passenger pier "Tamarin". Contracts have been concluded for the water supply systems and sewerage networks of the settlement of Solovetsky. The restoration of cultural heritage sites is proceeding according to plan," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

The Governor of the Arkhangelsk Region, Alexander Tsybulsky, provided information about the events that the Arkhangelsk Region Government is implementing on the archipelago.

He noted that the upcoming celebration of the 600th anniversary of the monastic development of the Solovetsky Islands is a milestone, and preparations for the significant date can be regarded as a task of national importance.

"Only by joint efforts can we preserve the greatness of Solovki and ensure its development for future generations. That is why the unification of the Russian Orthodox Church, government bodies, public and cultural organizations has become a solid foundation for our work," said the head of the region.

As the governor reported, construction of a district hospital and an airport building are already being completed on Solovki, and engineering infrastructure facilities are being improved.

In the near future, the renovations will also affect the education sector: in accordance with the decisions of the headquarters for the preservation and development of the Solovetsky Archipelago, the government of the Arkhangelsk region has worked out issues of carrying out major repairs to the buildings of the Solovetsky secondary school and kindergarten.

In addition, in 2024, a Strategy for the Development of Pilgrimage and Tourism on the Territory of the Solovetsky Archipelago until 2035 was developed, which takes into account the maximum anthropogenic load and is aimed at developing tourism while respecting the spiritual and natural heritage of the islands.

The brand book of the Solovetsky Archipelago has been developed and the development of a single digital resource – the “My Solovki” website – is nearing completion.

"We are building a comprehensive system for the preservation and development of Solovki – from engineering and social infrastructure to the tourist and cultural environment," noted Alexander Tsybulsky. "All this will allow us to celebrate the anniversary date with dignity, preserving the uniqueness of the archipelago and making it more open to pilgrims and guests."

The decree on holding events dedicated to the most important milestone in the history of not only the Orthodox Russian North, but all of Russia, was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2024.

Events to celebrate the 600th anniversary of the founding of the first monastic settlement on Solovki will begin in 2027. Preparations include infrastructure changes on the archipelago, as well as the organization of a whole range of memorial, cultural and Orthodox events.

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Financial news: New composition of the calculation bases for Moscow Exchange bond indices

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On September 1, 2025, new bases for calculating Moscow Exchange bond indices will be put into effect following the results of the next revision.

Due to the absence of the required number of bonds in the calculation bases for the RUMBTR3 NS and RUMBCPA3 indices (indices of municipal bonds, the issuer and/or issue of which has been assigned a maximum credit rating of at least A- by national rating agencies, with an issue duration of over 3 years), the calculation of these indices will be temporarily suspended until the next revision of the calculation bases for bond indices.

Bond index calculation bases effective from September 1, 2025.

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Israel Launches New Offensive on Gaza City

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JERUSALEM, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — Israel on Wednesday launched a new offensive on Gaza City to crush the Palestinian Hamas movement, a move that has drawn international criticism for its impact on civilians in the enclave.

According to IDF spokesman Efi Defrin, the armed forces have begun the next phase of the operation “at the direction of the political leadership.” He said ground attacks are already underway in the Zeitoun area of Gaza City and the nearby town of Jabalya, with additional forces preparing to join the fighting.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the offensive was aimed at “defeating Hamas and capturing Gaza City.” The IDF said it now has “operational control” of about 75 percent of the Gaza Strip after repeated offensives that left much of the enclave’s largest city in ruins.

The Israeli cabinet is expected to meet later this week to finalize the offensive plan. The army said 60,000 reservists had been mobilized, with another 20,000 expected to be added in the coming days.

“We will inflict even greater damage on Hamas in Gaza City, the stronghold of government and military terror,” Defrin said, vowing to destroy infrastructure “above and below ground” and break the civilian population’s dependence on Hamas. He noted that 22 months of fighting had already transformed Hamas from a “military group” into a “worn-out guerrilla organization.”

Israeli strikes in the past 24 hours have killed at least 58 people and injured 185 others, according to Gaza health authorities. At least 62,122 people have died in the enclave since the start of the current round of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, including 266 who have died of starvation, including 112 children. –0–

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Russia has imposed restrictions on a number of British media representatives and organizations

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Moscow, August 20 /Xinhua/ — The Russian Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced the inclusion of a number of representatives of the media, non-governmental organizations, consulting structures and the expert community of Great Britain on the “stop list”.

According to the department, the measures were introduced in response to London's actions to demonize Russia, support the Ukrainian authorities and pursue anti-Russian policies. The list includes 21 people, including both British subjects and third-country nationals cooperating with British media and organizations.

Earlier in the day, the UK Treasury announced restrictions on five organisations and three individuals as part of anti-Russian sanctions. –0–

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The migratory bird watching season has begun in Georgia's Adjara

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TBILISI, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) — The migratory bird watching season has started in Georgia's Adjara Autonomous Republic, the regional department of tourism and resorts said on Wednesday.

According to the department, bird migration observation has become one of the most actively developing areas of ecotourism in the region. Particularly popular is the so-called East Black Sea migration corridor – a section near Batumi, through which more than 1 million birds of prey fly annually.

Observation posts have also been established in Mtirala National Park and in the Chorokhi River delta in Khelvachauri Municipality.

Adjara ranks third in the world in terms of the number of migratory birds of prey, making it one of the most important centers of ornithological tourism and contributing to the growing interest of travelers and the scientific community. The bird watching season in the region has been held annually since 2012. –0–

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