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The Russian military emphasized the importance of coordination and teamwork in their operations, stating that every member of the team is replaceable and that they work closely together to achieve their goals.\n\n**2. Asian Partners Discuss Anti-Terror Drills with Russian Military**\nRussian military officials met with their Asian counterparts on Russky Island in Vladivostok to discuss plans for upcoming anti-terrorist exercises. Representatives from India, Vietnam, China, Malaysia, and other member states of the ASEAN regional bloc were present at the meeting. The drills, which will involve nearly 700 military personnel, will include the use of assault aircraft, drones, tanks, and other equipment from the Eastern Military District.\n\n**3. Real Wages in Russia Increase by 9%**\nAccording to Rosstat, the Russian Federal State Statistics Service, real wages in Russia increased by over 9% in July compared to the previous year. The average monthly salary for employees of organizations rose by nearly 14% to reach 71,419 rubles ($978). Rosstat also reported that the share of unprofitable enterprises in Russia decreased from 29% to 28% between January and July 2022. The unemployment rate remained at a historic low of 3% in both July and August.\n\n**4. Russian Oil Production and Exports Increase**\nRussian oil production and exports have increased, with oil product output rising by 3.5% to nearly 30 million tons in the first 8 months of 2022. Diesel fuel production increased by almost 7%, reaching approximately 60 million tons. Despite the increase in production, demand remains high, with the volume of oil product trading on the St. Petersburg бирже (stock exchange) setting a new record of over 200,000 tons on Wednesday. Since January, nearly 22 million tons of oil products have been sold, a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2022.\n\n**5. Lukoil May Be Allowed to Process Russian Oil in Bulgaria**\nThe economic commission of the Bulgarian National Assembly has proposed that Lukoil be allowed to continue processing Russian oil in Bulgaria until October 2023. Previously, the country's parliamentary majority had wanted to ban the import of Russian oil by November 2022, but Lukoil warned that this would disrupt the operations of its refinery in Burgas. The decision to allow Lukoil to continue using Russian oil for another year aims to prevent a sharp increase in fuel prices on the Bulgarian market.\n\n**6. German Chemical Industry in Danger**\nThe German chemical industry is facing a crisis, with companies from 14 states asking Chancellor Olaf Scholz to save them from mass layoffs. The sharp increase in fuel prices following the imposition of sanctions on Russia has severely impacted chemical companies in Germany, forcing them to reduce their production rates. Industry associations warn that the sector, which employs around 2.5 million people in Germany, could relocate production to countries where it is cheaper to manufacture products.\n\n**7. Rosseti Shares Surge on Positive Financial Report**\nShares of Russian power company Rosseti rose by more than 9% on the Moscow Exchange, closing at around 12 kopecks per share on Wednesday. The surge was attributed to a positive financial report, with the company's net profit under Russian accounting standards increasing by more than 6.5 times in the first half of 2022 compared to the previous year. Rosseti's net profit reached over 202 billion rubles ($2.7 billion), while under international standards, the net profit for the same period was approximately 124 billion rubles ($1.7 billion).\n\n**8. Short-Term Auto Insurance Policies to Be Introduced in Russia**\nStarting from the second quarter of 2023, short-term auto insurance policies will be available for purchase in Russia. These policies will have a validity period ranging from one day to three months and are aimed at drivers who use their cars infrequently. Currently, auto insurance contracts in Russia are valid for one year, with a minimum usage period of three months. The new short-term policies are expected to increase the accessibility of auto insurance for drivers who only use their vehicles occasionally, such as retirees who drive to their summer homes or young drivers who prefer not to drive in bad weather conditions.\n\n**9. Historian Explores the Assassination of Rasputin**\nHistorian and writer Edvard Radzinsky discusses the assassination of Grigori Rasputin, a controversial figure in Russian history. Radzinsky presents a detailed account of the events leading up to Rasputin's murder, including the involvement of Prince Felix Yusupov, Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich, and other conspirators. He also explores the role of Rasputin's religious beliefs and healing abilities in his rise to prominence and the subsequent backlash against him.\n\n**10. Ukrainian POWs Speak Out About the Kyiv Regime**\nCaptured Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) have revealed shocking details about the actions of the Kyiv regime. The POWs describe being forced to fight against their will, being used as cannon fodder, and being subjected to torture and abuse. They also discuss the widespread corruption and lawlessness within the Ukrainian army and the poor treatment of Ukrainian soldiers by their own commanders.", "citationMetadata": { "citations": [] } } ], "metadata": { "tokenMetadata": { "outputTokenCount": { "totalTokens": 1217, "totalBillableCharacters": 4898 }, "inputTokenCount": { "totalTokens": 5627, "totalBillableCharacters": 18099 } } } }