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Путин подписал указ о праве жить в России не принимающим политику своих государств иностранцам

https://m.vz.ru/news/2024/8/19/1282820.html

Президент России Владимир Путин подписал указ, предусматривающий оказание помощи при переселении тем, кто не приемлет ценности Запада.

Согласно указу, иностранцы, не принимающие политику своих государств, которая противоречит традиционным ценностям, смогут обратиться за временным проживанием в России без необходимости соблюдения установленной квоты и предоставления подтверждения владения русским языком, знания истории России и основ российского законодательства, передает ТАСС.

За помощью могут обратиться иностранцы, которые не разделяют политику своих стран, «навязывающую деструктивные неолиберальные идеологические установки, противоречащие традиционным российским духовно-нравственным ценностям».

Ранее придерживающаяся традиционных ценностей многодетная семья из США получила свидетельство о предоставлении временного убежища в России.

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Putin signed a decree on the right to live in Russia for foreigners who do not accept the policies of their states

August 19, 2024, 16:06

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree providing resettlement assistance to those who do not accept the values of the West.
According to the decree, foreigners who do not accept the policies of their states, which contradict traditional values, will be able to apply for temporary residence in Russia without having to comply with the established quota and provide proof of proficiency in the Russian language, knowledge of Russian history and the basics of Russian legislation, TASS reports.
Foreigners who do not share the policies of their countries, “imposing destructive neoliberal ideological attitudes that contradict traditional Russian spiritual and moral values,” can apply for help.
Previously, a large family from the United States, adhering to traditional values, received a certificate of temporary asylum in Russia.

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19 AUG 2024
Decree on providing humanitarian support to people who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values.

DECREE

PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

On providing humanitarian support to persons who share traditional Russian spiritual and moral values

In order to protect fundamental human rights and freedoms, support individuals who have made a free choice in favor of spiritual, cultural and legal ties with the Russian Federation, and in accordance with part one of Article 24 of the Federal Law of August 15, 1996 No. 114-FZ “On the procedure for departure from the Russian Federation and entry into the Russian Federation”, paragraph 2 of Article 3 of the Federal Law of July 25, 2002 No. 115-FZ “On the legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation” I decide:

1. Grant the right to apply for a temporary residence permit without taking into account the quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation and without submitting a document confirming knowledge of the Russian language, knowledge of the history of Russia and the fundamentals of the legislation of the Russian Federation, to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have expressed a desire to move to Russian Federation for residence from foreign states of their citizenship or permanent residence on the grounds of non-acceptance of the policies implemented by these states that impose destructive neoliberal ideological guidelines that contradict traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, provided for by the Fundamentals of State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, approved by Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of November 9, 2022 No. 809 “On approval of the Fundamentals of State Policy for the Preservation and Strengthening of Traditional Russian Spiritual and Moral Values.”

2. Establish that:

a) the list of foreign states implementing policies that impose destructive neoliberal ideological guidelines that contradict traditional Russian spiritual and moral values ​​is approved by the Government of the Russian Federation 110 to the submission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation;

b) an application for a temporary residence permit indicating the reasons provided for in paragraph 1 of this Decree is submitted in the manner established by Articles 6 and 6 of the Federal Law of July 25, 2002 No. 115-FZ “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation”;

c) the decision to issue a temporary residence permit in accordance with this Decree is made in the prescribed manner, provided that there are no grounds for refusal to issue a temporary residence permit provided for in Article 7 of the Federal Law of July 25, 2002 No. 115-FZ “On Legal the situation of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation”.

3. To the Government of the Russian Federation within a month:

a) ensure the implementation of measures aimed at the implementation of this Decree;

b) bring their acts into compliance with this Decree.

4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation ensure the issuance of single-entry ordinary private visas for a period of three months on the basis of a decision of the head of a diplomatic mission or consular office of the Russian Federation to issue a foreign citizen or person with no citizenship, accepted in exceptional cases upon their application in writing, which indicates the reasons provided for in paragraph 1 of this Decree,

5. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation take measures aimed at implementing this Decree.

6. This Decree comes into force on the date of its signing, with the exception of paragraphs 1, 2, 4 and 5, which come into force on September 1, 2024.The presidential decree in full, sourced at the Kremlin website.

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I believe we have reached the peak of what he says. Let us hope we can get off the peak alive…

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An American with the Russian citizenship who singed a contract with the Russian Defence Ministry performs tasks with servicemen of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation as a part of the Tsentr Group of Forces motorised rifle formation.

Former American citizen, now Russian serviceman with the call sing ‘Boston’ performs tasks as reconnaissance drone pilot in an UAV platoon.

‘Boston’ served for ten years in the U.S. Air Force, then in Massachusetts National Guard for several years, and for two years as a city councillor. After a deep dive into international politics, he decided to visit Russia and later decided to join the Russian Armed Forces and sign a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defence. As for now, Will is a reconnaissance UAV pilot. The personnel accepted him and they trust him the most difficult tasks.

‘He is very engaged and brings a bunch of new things we couldn’t even think about He strives to work. He always learns something new, he is an excellent pilot, a professional in his line of work. We are all friendly and disciplined. We try to be like a true family,’ commented the UAV platoon leader with a call sign ‘Sam’.

A flamethrower section leader with call sign ‘Bolo’ told about his acquaintance with Will.

‘His eyes spoke for himself. We communicated with gestures, some Russian words. I got him. I didn’t doubt. He proved all our expectations.’

https://t.me/mod_russia_en/15812?single

🔹 Russian Defence Ministry

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We received a Tesla cybertruck from the respected Elon Musk. I was happy to test the new technology and personally saw that it is not by chance that it is called the “Cyberbeast”. A real invulnerable and fast animal. A maneuverable car, develops excellent speed and overcomes obstacles. A very comfortable car. Based on such excellent characteristics, the cybertruck will soon be sent to the SVO zone, where it will be in demand in the appropriate conditions. I am sure that this “beast” will bring a lot of benefit to our soldiers.

I express my sincere gratitude to Elon Musk! He is, of course, the strongest genius of our time and a specialist. A great man! Well, the cybertruck turned out to be a powerful project. Undoubtedly one of the best cars in the world! I literally fell in love with this car.

Elon, thank you! Come to Grozny, I will receive you as the most dear guest! I do not think that our Russian Foreign Ministry will be against such a trip. And, of course, we are waiting for your new developments that will contribute to the completion of the SVO.

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Получили от уважаемого Илона Маска кибертрак “Тесла”. Я с удовольствием испытал новую технику и лично убедился, что не случайно его называют “Киберзверь”. Настоящее неуязвимое и быстрое животное. Маневренный автомобиль, развивает превосходную скорость и преодолевает преграды. Очень удобная машина. Исходя из таких отличных характеристик, кибертрак скоро будет отправлен в зону СВО, где будет восстребован в соответствующих условиях. Уверен, этот “зверь” принесет много пользы нашим бойцам.

Выражаю искреннюю благодарность Илону Маску! Это, конечно, сильнейший гений современности и специалист.  Великий человек! Ну а кибертрак получился мощным проектом. Несомненно один из самых лучших автомобилей в мире! Я в эту машину буквально влюбился.

Илон, спасибо! Приезжай в Грозный, приму тебя как самого дорогого гостя! Не думаю, что в нашем российском МИДе будут против такой поездки. И, конечно, ждем новых твоих разработок, которые будут способствовать завершению СВО.

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I am not sure where he got it from, but he has the only heavy armed Cybertruck, I am sure. Not sure if batteries will do very good in the battlefield and might make a good campfire when they ignite…

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Attention: I have watched this develope and now MoD of Russia has proclaimed it as true!

17.08.2024 (13:40)

Statement by Russian Defence Ministry

The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation gives due serious consideration to evaluating information coming through independent channels about the Kiev regime’s preparations for an attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

The purpose of this provocation is to accuse the Russian Federation of ‘self-fire’ of the station in order to create grounds for attacks on Ukraine’s nuclear power facilities.
We regard such actions by the Kiev regime supported by Western countries as a direct violation of the International Convention adopted by the UN General Assembly resolution of 13 April 2005 ‘International Convention for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism’.

In case of the Kiev regime starts implementing criminal plans aimed at creating a man-made disaster in the European part of the continent with radioactive contamination of huge territories, stringent military and military-technical measures will be taken immediately.

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Another source: https://sputnikglobe.com/20240817/russia-to-take-tough-military-technical-measures-if-ukraine-implements-plan-for-man-made-disaster-1119804536.html

Russian Defence Ministry report on repelling an invasion attempt of the AFU on the territory of the Russian Federation (16 August 2024)

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation continue to repel the AFU attempt to invade the territory of the Russian Federation

Active actions of Sever Group of Forces’ units, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery strikes repelled an attack launched by assault detachments of the AFU 82nd Air Assault Brigade near Russkoye Porechnoye.

One attack launched by the enemy’s assault detachment supported by five armoured fighting vehicles through the State Border in the direction of Gorgeyevka was repelled.

Army Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery fire eliminated the enemy’s mobile groups attempting to get to the depth of the Russian territory 1 kilometre west of Anastasiyevka and 1.5 kilometres south east of Kauchuk.

Losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware clusters of the AFU 22nd, 61st mechanised brigades, 95th Air Assault Brigade, and 129th Territorial Defence Brigade near Aleksandriya, Snagost, Mirnoye, Kazachiya Loknya, Korenevo, Plekhovo, and Pushkarnoye.

Near Yunakovka and Miropolye, precision missile strikes wiped out three U.S.-made HIMARS MLRS launchers, two transport-loading vehicles, and two escort vehicles.

Operational-Tactical Aviation delivered strikes at the AFU reserves, ammunition and fuel depots near Yuriyevo, Khoten, Vorozhba, Ivolzhanka, Zhuravka, and Boyaro-Lezhachi (Sumy region).

Over the past 24 hours, the AFU losses have amounted to 220 Ukrainian troops and 19 units of armoured hardware, including four tanks, eight armoured personnel carriers, seven armoured fighting vehicles, seven motor vehicles, three HIMARS MLRS launchers, two transport-loading vehicles, and two field artillery guns.

Since the beginning of hostilities in Kursk region, the AFU losses have amounted to up to 2,860 Ukrainian troops, 41 tanks, 40 armoured personnel carriers, 23 infantry fighting vehicles, 213 armoured fighting vehicles, 102 motor vehicles, four SAM systems, six MLRS launchers, including three HIMARS MLRS, two transport-loading vehicles, 22 field artillery guns, and three electronic warfare stations.

The operation to neutralise the AFU units is in progress.

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Russian Defence Ministry report on the progress of the special military operation (10-16 August 2024)

From 10 to 16 August 2024, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation delivered 17 group strikes by precision weaponry and attack unmanned aerial vehicles at Ukrainian military industry enterprises, airfield infrastructure as well as storages and workshops of attack UAVs.

Moreover, strikes were delivered at POL bases, AFU reserves concentration areas, temporary deployment areas of nationalist formations and foreign mercenaries.

Units of the Sever Group of Forces continue to repel attempts of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to invade the territory of the Russian Federation in Kursk direction.

Army Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and artillery strikes inflicted fire damage at the located enemy manpower and hardware clusters of two AFU mechanised brigades, one assault brigade, and one national guard brigade. The enemy’s attempts to deploy reserves were thwarted.

In Volchansk and Liptsy directions, losses were inflicted on manpower and hardware of two AFU mechanised brigades, two assault brigades, one marine brigade, and two territorial defence brigades. Four counter-attacks of AFU assault detachments were repelled.

Over the past week, the AFU losses in the areas of the Sever Group of Forces responsibility amounted to 2,765 Ukrainian troops, 33 tanks, 221 armoured fighting vehicles, including 13 U.S.-made Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and eight U.S.-made Stryker armoured personnel carriers as well as 117 motor vehicles.

In the course of counter-battery warfare, seven MLRS launchers and 34 field artillery guns were destroyed. Three U.S.-made Patriot SAM systems and one Buk-M1 SAM system as well as four electronic warfare stations were destroyed.

Over the past week, units of the Zapad Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and positions as well as inflicted losses on formations of five AFU mechanised brigades, one airmobile brigade, one assault brigade, and two territorial defence brigades. 12 counter-attacks launched by AFU units were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 3,450 Ukrainian troops, six tanks, 18 armoured fighting vehicles, including nine U.S.-made M113 armoured personnel carriers, and 34 motor vehicles.

Moreover, in the course of counter-battery warfare, 36 field artillery guns, including 15 U.S.-made, German-made, and Polish-made 155-mm howitzers and self-propelled artillery systems were destroyed. Four electronic and counter-battery warfare stations as well as 23 field artillery guns were destroyed.

Units of the Yug Group of Forces improved the tactical situation along the front lines and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of four AFU mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade, three assault brigades, two airmobile brigades, and one territorial defence brigade. Four counter-attacks launched by the enemy’s assault detachments were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 3,825 Ukrainian troops, nine armoured fighting vehicles, 29 motor vehicles, and 50 field artillery guns. Three AFU field ammunition depots were destroyed.

As a result of active actions, units of the Tsentr Group of Forces liberated Lisnichnoye, Ivanovka, and Sergeyevka (Donetsk People’s Republic).

Losses were inflicted on formations of four AFU mechanised brigades, one infantry brigade, two assault brigades, and one territorial defence brigade. Twenty counter-attacks launched by AFU units were repelled.

Over the week in this direction, the AFU losses amounted to up to 3,195 Ukrainian troops, four tanks, including two U.S.-made M1A1 Abrams tanks, 15 armoured fighting vehicles, 23 motor vehicles, and 29 field artillery guns.

Units of the Vostok Group of Forces took more advantageous lines and inflicted losses on manpower and hardware of two AFU mechanised brigades, one motorised infantry brigade, and two territorial defence brigades. Eight counter-attacks launched by AFU assault detachments were repelled.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 770 Ukrainian troops, 34 motor vehicles, and 19 field artillery guns. Eight AFU ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the Dnepr Group of Forces inflicted losses on formations of one AFU mechanised brigade, one infantry brigade, one mountain assault brigade, one marine brigade, and one territorial defence brigade.

The AFU losses amounted to up to 555 Ukrainian troops, two infantry fighting vehicles, 48 motor vehicles, 14 field artillery guns, including six U.S.-made 155-mm M777 howitzers. Three electronic warfare stations and eight ammunition depots were destroyed.

Operational-Tactical Aviation, unmanned aerial vehicles, and Missile Troops and Artillery of the Russian Groups of Forces destroyed one Su-27 fighter jet of the Ukrainian Air Force at the base airfield as well as three U.S.-made HIMARS launchers.

Tonight, air defence units repelled a group strike by 12 U.S.-made ATACMS operational-tactical missiles launched at the Crimean Bridge. All missiles were destroyed.

Over the past week, one Mi-8 helicopter of the Ukrainian Air Force, eight Tochka-U tactical missiles, 11 French-made Hammer guided aerial bombs, one U.S.-made JDAM guided aerial bomb, four U.S.-made HIMARS and one BUK SAM systems missiles, 70 U.S.-made HIMARS and Czech-made Vampire MLRS projectiles, and 543 unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed.

Units of the Black Sea Fleet and Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed three uncrewed surface vehicles and damaged one uncrewed surface vehicle of the Ukrainian Navy.

Over the past week, 57 Ukrainian servicemen surrendered on the line of contact.

In total, 638 airplanes and 279 helicopters, 30,050 unmanned aerial vehicles, 569 air defence missile systems, 17,307 tanks and other armoured fighting vehicles, 1,406 combat vehicles equipped with MLRS, 13,295 field artillery guns and mortars, as well as 24,833 units of special military equipment have been destroyed during the special military operation.

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https://sputnikglobe.com/20240816/fbi-says-raid-at-us-home-of-journalist-dimitri-simes-court-authorized-gives-no-details-1119793774.html

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An FBI spokesperson told Sputnik on Friday that the raid at the home of the prominent Russian-American journalist Dimitri Simes was court authorized but provided no further details of its investigation.

Hmm… and…

The USA has always done a “witch hunt” as par for the course…

and Scott… (We also witch hunted Scott Ritter)

So Scott Ritter and FBI…

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https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/1965784/

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16.08.2024 12:22

Ответ официального представителя МИД России М.В.Захаровой на вопрос МИА «Россия сегодня» относительно изменений в порядке оформления российских виз иностранными гражданами

Вопрос: 15 августа подписано Постановление Правительства Российской Федерации «О внесении изменений в Постановление Правительства Российской Федерации от 9 июня 2003 года № 335» (далее – Постановление) по вопросу оформления российских виз иностранным гражданам. Кто инициатор данного документа? Что на практике изменится для иностранцев? Российскую визу будет получить сложнее, чем раньше?

Ответ: Постановление разработано МИД России (Консульский департамент) в инициативном порядке в целях повышения эффективности реализации норм, предусмотренных статьями 25.10 и 26 Федерального закона от 15 августа 1996 года № 114-ФЗ «О порядке выезда из Российской Федерации и въезда в Российскую Федерацию».

В частности, благодаря изменениям, внесенным в Положение об установлении формы визы, порядка и условий ее оформления и выдачи, продления срока ее действия, восстановления ее в случае утраты, а также порядка аннулирования визы, утвержденное постановлением Правительства Российской Федерации от 9 июня 2003 года № 335 (далее – Положение), устранен ряд пробелов в правовом регулировании порядка проведения проверки соответствия заявленных иностранным гражданином целей поездки в Российскую Федерацию и условий пребывания на территории Российской Федерации его реальным намерениям в ходе рассмотрения вопроса о выдаче ему визы.

Таким образом, Постановлением предусмотрена возможность проведения сотрудниками российских дипломатических представительств и консульских учреждений личного собеседования с иностранным гражданином на этапе рассмотрения его визовых документов. Наделение сотрудников российских дипломатических представительств и консульских учреждений такими полномочиями позволит повысить эффективность их работы по выявлению лиц, чье пребывание на территории Российской Федерации представляется нежелательным, а также по контролю за въездом в Российскую Федерацию граждан иностранных государств, представляющих повышенную миграционную опасность или характеризующихся нестабильной социально-политической обстановкой.

При этом данные изменения никак не ограничивают право самого заявителя дополнительно представлять документы, подтверждающие соответствие заявленных целей поездки в Российскую Федерацию и условий пребывания на территории нашей страны его реальным намерениям, такие как, например, копии приглашений, контрактов, разрешений на работу, гарантийные письма приглашающей стороны, авиабилеты на обратный выезд, а также прочие документы, подтверждающие наличие средств для пребывания на территории Российской Федерации и последующего выезда из Российской Федерации. Важно отметить, что в таком случае эти подтверждения подлежат обязательному рассмотрению консульским сотрудником и должны быть приобщены к комплекту визовых документов иностранца.

Вышеупомянутые меры направлены как на защиту интересов самого соискателя российской визы и оптимизацию процесса проверки подлинности полученных сведений о цели его поездки в Российскую Федерацию, так и на противодействие незаконной миграции и недопущение использования территории Российской Федерации для нелегального проникновения в соседние страны.

Кроме того, Постановление актуализирует условие, предусмотренное абзацем первым пункта 9.1 Положения, и подразумевает возможность оформления и выдачи российской визы иностранному гражданину, находящемуся в государстве, не являющемся государством его гражданской принадлежности, только при условии наличия у него документа, подтверждающего разрешение на проживание в этой стране более 180 дней (ранее – более 90 дней).

Введение данного императива обуславливается тем, что в настоящее время миграционное законодательство ряда иностранных государств допускает непрерывное временное пребывание в них иностранных граждан в течение срока, превышающего 90 дней (как правило, до 180 дней), что создает нежелательные преференции гражданам государств, отказывающих в выдаче виз российским гражданам в третьих странах, и, таким образом, ставит их в привилегированное положение по отношению к нашим гражданам. Кроме того, не исключаем возможность недобросовестного использования упомянутых миграционных правил третьих стран для получения российских виз гражданами иностранных государств, представляющих повышенную миграционную опасность или характеризующихся нестабильной социально-политической обстановкой, с целью затруднить условия проведения проверочных мероприятий для выявления сведений о возможной причастности к экстремистской деятельности или терроризму.

Вместе с тем данное требование не распространяется на иностранцев, находящихся в государстве, не являющемся государством их гражданской принадлежности, и обращающихся за оформлением транзитной визы, так как зачастую их возвращение на родину возможно лишь путем транзитного проезда через территорию Российской Федерации, в том числе в связи с отсутствием альтернативных маршрутов следования.

https://mid.ru/ru/foreign_policy/news/1965784/

Question: On August 15, the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation “On Amendments to the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 335 dated June 9, 2003” (hereinafter referred to as the Resolution) on the issue of issuing Russian visas to foreign citizens was signed. Who is the initiator of this document? What will change in practice for foreigners? Will it be more difficult to get a Russian visa than before?

Answer: The resolution was developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (Consular Department) on an initiative basis in order to increase the effectiveness of the implementation of the norms provided for in Articles 25.10 and 26 of Federal Law No. 114-FZ of August 15, 1996 “On the Procedure for Leaving the Russian Federation and Entering the Russian Federation”.

In particular, due to the changes made to the Regulation on Establishing the Form of a Visa, the Procedure and Conditions for its Registration and Issuance, extending its Validity, restoring it in Case of Loss, as well as the procedure for canceling a visa, approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 335 of June 9, 2003 (hereinafter referred to as the Regulation), a number of gaps have been eliminated in the legal regulation of the procedure for verifying the compliance of the stated purposes of a foreign citizen’s trip to the Russian Federation and the conditions of stay on the territory of the Russian Federation with his real intentions during the consideration of the issue of issuing him a visa.

Thus, the Resolution provides for the possibility for employees of Russian diplomatic missions and consular offices to conduct a personal interview with a foreign citizen at the stage of reviewing his visa documents. The granting of such powers to employees of Russian diplomatic missions and consular institutions will increase the effectiveness of their work to identify persons whose stay in the territory of the Russian Federation is undesirable, as well as to control the entry into the Russian Federation of citizens of foreign countries who pose an increased migration risk or are characterized by unstable

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Russia notified the IAEA about the situation at the Zaporizhzhya NPP (ZNPP):

https://t.me/MID_Russia/44179?single

⚡️On August 11, the Ukrainian Armed Forces carried out two direct strikes using UAVs on one of the two cooling towers of the ZNPP. As a result, a fire broke out, which seriously damaged the internal structures…

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