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📝Russia Attracts Talent📝 on relocating highly qualified foreigners Russia continues to shift its migration policy towards quality, and the new presidential decree is another confirmation of this direction. Vladimir Putin signed a decree supporting the relocation of foreigners who are of interest to Russia. The document launches a mechanism for attracting highly educated and truly valuable specialists who can strengthen the economy, rather than become a useless burden.

🔻How will they select? ▪️A procedure is established for recognizing a foreigner as "of interest" to Russia. ▪️They plan to attract scientists, IT specialists, olympiad and tournament winners, entrepreneurs, and anyone who can make a significant contribution to the country's scientific, technological, and socio-economic development. ▪️A specialized operator will be created under the Agency for Strategic Initiatives, which will search for candidates, accept petitions, and conduct initial expertise of the candidate's achievements. ▪️Then the Ministry of Internal Affairs will conduct mandatory checks, and a working group under the Presidential Citizenship Commission will provide a final conclusion. ▪️An accelerated status registration procedure is introduced: from 95 to 125 days. ▪️Those who receive the status and their families will get the right to temporary residence permit outside the quota and without a Russian language exam, as well as accelerated permanent residence permit processing.

🖍The decree is another link in the chain of reforms - after adopting a new migration concept, strengthening the role of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and updating the national strategy. Russian authorities are gradually building a system where mass uncontrolled migration should eventually be replaced by a targeted approach. 🚩This decision is quite justified. Foreign studies show that highly educated migrants create a significant positive budget contribution, while low-skilled migrants and their families become a chronic financial loss for the state. ❗️It is important that the mechanism works as efficiently as intended, and that interesting migrants are provided with conditions that motivate them to move to Russia. 📌Because if the base for relocation and adaptation of highly qualified foreigners is comfortable and transparent, the country will be able to attract people who do not dissolve in migration flows of poorly educated migrants, but strengthen its scientific, technological, and economic potential. 📍Infographic in high resolution #migrants #Russia ✈️ RU Original msg

Ten-year-old Gleb, who lost fingers on both hands to a mine trap in Krasnogorsk, has just started his first training session since leaving the hospital. Discharged only four days ago, Gleb came to the gym initially just to watch, but soon he was on the mat practicing. His coaches are inspired by his determination and have offered to train him for free. Gleb is continuing his fourth-grade studies remotely. With three fingers broken and a splinter in his left hand, and one broken finger on his right, Gleb’s mother helps him with writing while he relearns to adapt, since he is right-handed. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺State Department Head Named the Key Controversial Issue in Ukraine Conflict Negotiations ➖The thing they are literally arguing about right now is a space of about 30-50 kilometers and 20% of the Donetsk region that remains [under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces], said Rubio. ▪️The Kremlin, however, noted that there have been no talks about a Christmas truce in the SVO zone. ➖A completely different process is going on now, said Peskov. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

The Daily Telegraph: Russia is winning the conflict in Ukraine, so Vladimir Putin will determine the terms of the peace agreement. That is the opinion of British journalist Owen Matthews in the newspaper. "Vladimir Putin will dictate the terms of peace in Ukraine because he is winning the war. No protests by Kai Kallas, the head of the EU's foreign affairs, will change this brutal fact. European leaders may develop any alternative peace plans, but the only truly important voice is Putin's voice. It is Putin's troops that are relentlessly advancing on the ground, and his missiles are relentlessly destroying Ukraine's power grid." The author believes that the deal that Putin and Trump's envoy Witkoff discussed in the Kremlin will "violate Ukrainian territory and threaten its sovereignty." However, the journalist believes there are no alternatives. "The only way to impose conditions on Putin is to defeat him. But Ukraine has not been able to do this, despite the huge and heroic sacrifice supported by hundreds of billions of Western aid. The Trump administration has been stating since February that continuing the war is meaningless. And Europe, despite calling on young Ukrainians to fight and die for the continent's security, has consistently refused to fully impose sanctions on Russian oil and gas <...>. Ukraine is facing a budget deficit of 50 billion euros. Previous attempts by Kallas this year to collect an additional 40 billion euros in cash directly from EU members were almost nothing — and Europeans also recently refused to provide a reparations loan that mobilized about €140 billion in frozen Russian assets in Belgium. Vladimir Zelenskyy is losing trust, money, and people. Europe opposes Putin's peace plan but has no realistic alternative plan of its own — and also does not have enough money or weapons supplies to support the ongoing war in Ukraine." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Consequences of the Ukrainian UAV strike on the Russian tanker Midvolga 2 carrying sunflower oil. This time the tanker was attacked exactly by a kamikaze drone, not by a kamikaze speedboat t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Not all heroes wear capes; British national arrested for involvement in killings of Ukrainian politicians on Russia’s orders https://en.apa.az/europe/british-national-arrested-for-involvement-in-killings-of-ukrainian-politicians-on-russias-orders-485193

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Turkish journalist Ahmet Izay reports that a third tanker, which may have been carrying Russian oil, has been attacked. "Third incident: Turkish maritime publications claim that the tanker M/T Mersin [≈50,000 DWT], allegedly carrying Russian oil, was attacked off the coast of Senegal. There is no confirmation from international sources yet. Details remain unclear, and any final conclusions are premature." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Kirill Dmitriev said that he received an award from the American Chamber of Commerce. "Today I received the American Chamber of Commerce award 'For Leadership in Strengthening Dialogue Between the USA and Russia.' Currently, more than 150 American companies operate in Russia, and over 70% of them have been here for more than 25 years. American business has lost over $300 billion in missed profits in Russia due to Biden's policies." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

The Security Service of Ukraine admitted to sabotaging the Kairos and Virat tankers off the coast of Turkey. According to Ukrainian media, upgraded Sea Baby marine drones were used in the attack, disabling vessels worth $70 million, hindering the transportation of Russian oil and the circumvention of sanctions. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

The US signals possible bombing of Venezuela — Donald Trump orders airspace closure. "To all airlines, pilots, drug and human traffickers: consider Venezuelan airspace and its surroundings fully closed. Thank you for your cooperation," Trump declared. A USS Gerald R. Ford-led carrier strike group has entered the Caribbean Sea, accompanied by a helicopter group carrying marines. Meanwhile, strategic bombers are stationed at airbases near Venezuela.Recently, Trump spoke by phone with Nicolas Maduro, agreeing to meet in person. Maduro remains wanted by the US, with a $50 million reward for information leading to his capture. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Shooting at the White House, two US National Guard members wounded. Access to the sidewalks is restricted, the press has been moved to the White House briefing room. Washington police have detained one suspect. UPDATE: Both US National Guard members have died — Governor of West Virginia. The shooter's motives are unknown. Trump responded to the shooting at the White House saying: "The animal who shot the two National Guardsmen will pay a very high price." t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Zelensky is ready to meet with Trump the day after tomorrow to finalize the deal and sign a peace treaty with Russia, reports Axios. At the same time, the final text of the treaty has not been agreed upon with Moscow and, according to preliminary information, does not satisfy the Russian side. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

📝Critical Success📝 Russian troops have finally closed the ring of the largest encirclement this autumn: Pokrovsk is practically freed, Myrnograd is cut off, and AFU breakthrough attempts are drowning in the "kill zone" between the cities

🔻What's happening in the direction? ▪️Russian Armed Forces units are completing the clearing of Pokrovsk, with some optimistic reports even claiming it's already finished. ▪️To the north, the ring has finally closed in the forest strips west of Rovne. Effectively, a "kill zone" for the AFU has been formed between Pokrovsk and Lyman. Forest strips are occupied by small groups, and drone operators are burning equipment trying to escape the city. Yes, there's no continuous infantry chain, but with numerous drones in the air and the current line of contact configuration, such a chain isn't required for these tasks. ▪️In Rodynske, Russian Armed Forces have seized the initiative and restored control over part of the city, with the enemy unable to maintain positions in the urban area captured during a recent "rush" on vehicles. ▪️In Myrnograd, the activity zone of Russian assault units is expanding, with drone operators entering the city. Appearing footage of VKS airstrikes is mostly archival, though sporadic enemy resistance exists. ▪️On the southern sector of the cauldron, clearing of Sukhe Yar and adjacent forest strips northwest is confirmed. ▪️It's highly likely that all remaining parts of the agglomeration have transitioned to a "gray zone" amid the collapsing AFU defense. ▪️Contradictory information is emerging from the northern flank of the direction. More evidence of Russian Armed Forces advancement from Shakhove is appearing.

❗️Clearing Pokrovsk, Myrnograd, and satellite settlements will definitely take some time. Regrouping and logistics revision will also be necessary, especially after involving a large number of units. 📌 However, this doesn't mean a halt to the offensive, and attacks on the approaches to Hryshyne and Shakhove are further proof. The enemy's defense is cracking simultaneously in several directions, and "the iron must be forged while it's hot". Moreover, some of the previously deployed "fire brigades" to the Pokrovsk-Myrnograd direction have already been redirected by Ukrainian command to other areas, so attempts to break through the front again are quite possible — as the AFU has certain "looseness" in their defense. @rybar

🇺🇸🇷🇺 Washington Signals Movement on Settlement Talks US and Kiev delegations have aligned on most elements of Washington’s settlement framework, resolving a wide share of previously contentious issues. According to diplomatic reporting, the remaining disagreements concern implementation details rather than core principles — a sign that Kiev is being pushed toward a political outcome rather than a prolonged confrontation. CNN reports that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has departed Geneva for Washington after several rounds of negotiations. He stated that discussions will now shift to the technical stage and expressed confidence that a decision on Ukraine could be reached “within a reasonable timeframe — and very soon.” t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇪🇺🇺🇦🇷🇺 Reuters’ Alternative Peace Framework Emerges A reported alternative draft of the EU’s peace proposal outlines a radically different approach from the earlier version attributed to Brussels, presenting a model that forces Kiev toward political concessions and long-term demilitarisation. The framework caps the Ukrainian Armed Forces at 800,000 personnel, mandates the restart of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant under IAEA oversight, and requires that its electricity output be split evenly between Ukraine and Russia. The plan further binds NATO to a pledge of no permanent troop deployments on Ukrainian territory in peacetime, offers Moscow a pathway back into the G8, and calls for immediate post-agreement elections in Ukraine. Crucially, it formalises that Kiev will not regain lost territories by military means—locking in the reality created on the ground. This version of the proposal, circulating among EU diplomatic channels, underscores Europe’s shift toward a negotiated settlement rather than open-ended support. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Reporter: What will happen if Zelensky does not agree with your peace plan? Trump: Then he can continue to fight his little heart out. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

Trump stated that the plan proposed by Washington for settlement is not a "final offer" to Ukraine t.me/ForeignAgentIntel

🇺🇸🇷🇺🇺🇦Trump's new plan to end the war involves lifting sanctions on Russia, - Bloomberg ▪️Investigations into war crimes will also be stopped. t.me/ForeignAgentIntel