Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
⚡️ Foreign Ministry statement on the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge
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In the early hours of July 17, the Crimean Bridge suffered yet another terrorist attack with the use of two Ukrainian water-surface drones. One of the deck sections was damaged.
Two civilians were killed: Alexey and Natalya Kulik, residents of the Novy Oskol municipality of the Belgorod Region, who were crossing the bridge in their car. Their 14-year-old daughter, Angelina, has become an orphan; she was admitted to a hospital in a moderately severe condition.
Kiev said that it was a joint operation by the Ukrainian Navy and Security Service. It confirms the involvement the country’s political leadership and security services in the terrorist attack. The reaction of some Ukrainian MPs to the Kulik family tragedy was even more cynical and unsettling. They sneered at people’s grief, which allows us to make conclusions about the moral and mental development of the Kiev politicians.
A criminal case was opened after the terrorist attack, and the necessary investigative actions are being taken. We are confident that those guilty will be found and will not escape justice. If the investigation finds that the surface drones that attacked the bridge are of Western origin, and that Western countries played a role in planning, sponsoring and conducting this operation, it will confirm their complicity in the Kiev regime’s terrorist activity.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge, which is a purely civilian facility. We hope that the international community and relevant multilateral agencies will put their foot down and give a proper assessment of yet another crime committed by the Ukrainian authorities.
The damage to the Crimean Bridge caused by the terrorist attack will be repaired shortly. All attempts to disrupt the transport link to the peninsula and tear Crimea from the rest of Russia are invariably futile.
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In the early hours of July 17, the Crimean Bridge suffered yet another terrorist attack with the use of two Ukrainian water-surface drones. One of the deck sections was damaged.
Two civilians were killed: Alexey and Natalya Kulik, residents of the Novy Oskol municipality of the Belgorod Region, who were crossing the bridge in their car. Their 14-year-old daughter, Angelina, has become an orphan; she was admitted to a hospital in a moderately severe condition.
Kiev said that it was a joint operation by the Ukrainian Navy and Security Service. It confirms the involvement the country’s political leadership and security services in the terrorist attack. The reaction of some Ukrainian MPs to the Kulik family tragedy was even more cynical and unsettling. They sneered at people’s grief, which allows us to make conclusions about the moral and mental development of the Kiev politicians.
A criminal case was opened after the terrorist attack, and the necessary investigative actions are being taken. We are confident that those guilty will be found and will not escape justice. If the investigation finds that the surface drones that attacked the bridge are of Western origin, and that Western countries played a role in planning, sponsoring and conducting this operation, it will confirm their complicity in the Kiev regime’s terrorist activity.
❗️ The Foreign Ministry strongly condemns the terrorist attack on the Crimean Bridge, which is a purely civilian facility. We hope that the international community and relevant multilateral agencies will put their foot down and give a proper assessment of yet another crime committed by the Ukrainian authorities.
The damage to the Crimean Bridge caused by the terrorist attack will be repaired shortly. All attempts to disrupt the transport link to the peninsula and tear Crimea from the rest of Russia are invariably futile.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
❗️ Foreign Ministry statement on the #IstanbulAgreements
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Almost a year ago, on July 22, 2022, two interrelated agreements were signed in Istanbul, namely, the Black Sea Initiative on Ukrainian food and Russian ammonia exports and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and the Secretariat of the United Nations on promoting Russian food products and fertilisers to the world markets.
A year later now, progress on implementing these agreements has been disappointing.
The Black Sea Initiative was launched just a week after it was signed. However, contrary to the purported humanitarian objectives, the Ukrainian food exports were almost immediately transacted on a purely commercial basis and, until the last moment, were used to serve Kiev and its Western curators’ self-serving interests.
The Russia-UN Memorandum has never really worked. The Americans and the British are keeping pace as they impose extraterritorial restrictions. As a result, Russian bank payments, insurance and transport logistics, as well as spare parts supplies and foreign assets have been completely blocked.
We are forced to state that none of the five systematic objectives stipulated in the Russia-UN Memorandum has been accomplished.
❗️ The blatant sabotage of the Istanbul agreements defeats the purpose of continuing the Black Sea Initiative which did not live up to its humanitarian rationale.
👉 In accordance with paragraph H of the agreement, Russia objects to an extension <...> This means:
• revoking safe navigation guarantees,
• curtailing the maritime humanitarian corridor,
• resuming the status of a temporarily dangerous area in the northwestern Black Sea,
• disbanding the JCC in Istanbul.
Without Russia, the Black Sea Initiative will cease to operate as of July 18.
☝️ Once concrete results rather than promises and assurances are in place, Russia will be ready to consider resuming the deal.
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Almost a year ago, on July 22, 2022, two interrelated agreements were signed in Istanbul, namely, the Black Sea Initiative on Ukrainian food and Russian ammonia exports and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Russian Federation and the Secretariat of the United Nations on promoting Russian food products and fertilisers to the world markets.
A year later now, progress on implementing these agreements has been disappointing.
The Black Sea Initiative was launched just a week after it was signed. However, contrary to the purported humanitarian objectives, the Ukrainian food exports were almost immediately transacted on a purely commercial basis and, until the last moment, were used to serve Kiev and its Western curators’ self-serving interests.
The Russia-UN Memorandum has never really worked. The Americans and the British are keeping pace as they impose extraterritorial restrictions. As a result, Russian bank payments, insurance and transport logistics, as well as spare parts supplies and foreign assets have been completely blocked.
We are forced to state that none of the five systematic objectives stipulated in the Russia-UN Memorandum has been accomplished.
❗️ The blatant sabotage of the Istanbul agreements defeats the purpose of continuing the Black Sea Initiative which did not live up to its humanitarian rationale.
👉 In accordance with paragraph H of the agreement, Russia objects to an extension <...> This means:
• revoking safe navigation guarantees,
• curtailing the maritime humanitarian corridor,
• resuming the status of a temporarily dangerous area in the northwestern Black Sea,
• disbanding the JCC in Istanbul.
Without Russia, the Black Sea Initiative will cease to operate as of July 18.
☝️ Once concrete results rather than promises and assurances are in place, Russia will be ready to consider resuming the deal.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
#Announcement
🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues at approximately 10.00 am MSK (07.00 am GMT) on July 20.
❗️ Accreditation is open until 9 am on July 19.
🎙 Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova will hold a briefing on current foreign policy issues at approximately 10.00 am MSK (07.00 am GMT) on July 20.
❗️ Accreditation is open until 9 am on July 19.
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Forwarded from МИД России 🇷🇺
🛂 В соответствии с решением Президента Российской Федерации с 1 августа 2023 года будет осуществлён практический запуск системы оформления иностранным гражданам единых электронных виз, действительных на всей территории Российской Федерации. При этом будет сохранён и расширен перечень иностранных государств, гражданам которых оформляется такая виза, включающий на данный момент 52 страны.
📄 В ближайшее время в указанный перечень, утверждённый распоряжением Правительства Российской Федерации от 6 октября 2020 года № 2571-р, будут дополнительно включены Вьетнам 🇻🇳, Камбоджа 🇰🇭 и Мьянма 🇲🇲.
Электронная виза выдается на основании заявления иностранного гражданина, заполненного в электронной форме на специализированном сайте МИД России либо через мобильное приложение, размещенное для загрузки на указанном сайте.
Заявление на оформление единой электронной визы необходимо подавать не позднее чем за 4 календарных дня до предполагаемой даты въезда в Российскую Федерацию.
👉 К заявлению прикрепляются:
• цифровая фотография лица,
• скан страницы с данными машиносчитываемого паспорта иностранного гражданина.
Никаких других документов для получения единой электронной визы не требуется.
В соответствии с действующим российским законодательством данная виза является платной.
Единая электронная виза дает право на однократный въезд в Российскую Федерацию и пребывание в Российской Федерации с гостевым или деловым визитом, в качестве туриста, а также для участия в научных, культурных, общественно-политических, экономических, спортивных мероприятиях и осуществления соответствующих связей и контактов.
📆 Срок действия единой электронной визы составляет 60 суток со дня ее оформления с разрешенным сроком пребывания иностранного гражданина в Российской Федерации не более 16 суток со дня въезда на территорию Российской Федерации.
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📄 В ближайшее время в указанный перечень, утверждённый распоряжением Правительства Российской Федерации от 6 октября 2020 года № 2571-р, будут дополнительно включены Вьетнам 🇻🇳, Камбоджа 🇰🇭 и Мьянма 🇲🇲.
Электронная виза выдается на основании заявления иностранного гражданина, заполненного в электронной форме на специализированном сайте МИД России либо через мобильное приложение, размещенное для загрузки на указанном сайте.
Заявление на оформление единой электронной визы необходимо подавать не позднее чем за 4 календарных дня до предполагаемой даты въезда в Российскую Федерацию.
👉 К заявлению прикрепляются:
• цифровая фотография лица,
• скан страницы с данными машиносчитываемого паспорта иностранного гражданина.
Никаких других документов для получения единой электронной визы не требуется.
В соответствии с действующим российским законодательством данная виза является платной.
Единая электронная виза дает право на однократный въезд в Российскую Федерацию и пребывание в Российской Федерации с гостевым или деловым визитом, в качестве туриста, а также для участия в научных, культурных, общественно-политических, экономических, спортивных мероприятиях и осуществления соответствующих связей и контактов.
📆 Срок действия единой электронной визы составляет 60 суток со дня ее оформления с разрешенным сроком пребывания иностранного гражданина в Российской Федерации не более 16 суток со дня въезда на территорию Российской Федерации.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
🔴 #LIVE: Briefing by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on the #IstanbulAgreements
🔗 https://twitter.com/mfa_russia/status/1682368718158823425
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202307211230-live15029-russian-deputy-mfa-vershinin-holds-briefing-in-moscow
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
🔗 https://twitter.com/mfa_russia/status/1682368718158823425
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202307211230-live15029-russian-deputy-mfa-vershinin-holds-briefing-in-moscow
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
Twitter
🔴 #LIVE: Briefing by Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin on the Istanbul agreements https://t.co/MLNbnGUu8n
Forwarded from Russian Embassy in South Africa
On 21 July 2023, the Ministers of Culture of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) met in Mpumalanga 🇿🇦 under the chairship of South Africa
🤝 The discussion was held under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Strengthening cultural partnerships for post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and sustainable, inclusive development.”
The Ministers agreed:
🔸 To adhere to pragmatic cooperation, continue to optimize the operation of existing platforms in the field of culture and the arts.
🔸 To adhere to innovation and development, and promote digital cultural exchanges and cooperation.
🔸 To strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural heritage, and jointly safeguard the cultural treasures of all mankind.
🔸 To carry out more youth cultural exchange activities, and promote cultural exchange and communication among young people.
✍️ Following the discussion, the sides signed the Declaration of the VIII BRICS Ministers of Culture Meeting to further strengthen cultural cooperation.
🤝 The discussion was held under the theme “BRICS and Africa: Strengthening cultural partnerships for post-pandemic socio-economic recovery and sustainable, inclusive development.”
The Ministers agreed:
🔸 To adhere to pragmatic cooperation, continue to optimize the operation of existing platforms in the field of culture and the arts.
🔸 To adhere to innovation and development, and promote digital cultural exchanges and cooperation.
🔸 To strengthen the protection and utilization of cultural heritage, and jointly safeguard the cultural treasures of all mankind.
🔸 To carry out more youth cultural exchange activities, and promote cultural exchange and communication among young people.
✍️ Following the discussion, the sides signed the Declaration of the VIII BRICS Ministers of Culture Meeting to further strengthen cultural cooperation.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
📰 Article by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin «Russia and Africa: Joining Efforts for Peace, Progress and a Successful Future» (July 24, 2023)
Read in full (PDF)
Key points:
• The partnership relations between our country and Africa have strong, deep roots being distinguished by stability, trust and goodwill at all times.
• We have consistently supported African peoples in their struggle for liberation from colonial oppression. We have provided assistance in the formation of statehood, strengthening of sovereignty and defence capabilities.
• We highly value the honestly gained capital of friendship and cooperation, traditions of trust and mutual support that Russia and African countries share.
🌍 Russia welcomes the rising international authority of individual states as well as Africa as a whole. Their desire to make their voices strongly heard and to take the continent's problems into their own hands. We have always supported the constructive initiatives of our partners. We stand for granting African countries their rightful place in the structures that determine the fate of the world, including the UN Security Council and the G20, as well as reforming the global financial and trade institutions in a way that meets their interests.
• Africa feels the burden of global challenges like no other part of the world. In such a challenging environment, we look forward to working with our African partners to shape a non-discriminatory agenda for cooperation.
• We understand the importance of uninterrupted food supplies for the socio-economic development and political stability of the African States. <...> Notwithstanding the sanctions, Russia will continue its energetic efforts to provide supplies of grain, food products, fertilizers, and other goods to Africa.
🤝 We attach great importance to the upcoming Second #RussiaAfrica Summit. <...> I am looking forward to welcoming the African leaders in St. Petersburg and stand committed to a fruitful constructive dialogue.
Read in full (PDF)
Key points:
• The partnership relations between our country and Africa have strong, deep roots being distinguished by stability, trust and goodwill at all times.
• We have consistently supported African peoples in their struggle for liberation from colonial oppression. We have provided assistance in the formation of statehood, strengthening of sovereignty and defence capabilities.
• We highly value the honestly gained capital of friendship and cooperation, traditions of trust and mutual support that Russia and African countries share.
🌍 Russia welcomes the rising international authority of individual states as well as Africa as a whole. Their desire to make their voices strongly heard and to take the continent's problems into their own hands. We have always supported the constructive initiatives of our partners. We stand for granting African countries their rightful place in the structures that determine the fate of the world, including the UN Security Council and the G20, as well as reforming the global financial and trade institutions in a way that meets their interests.
• Africa feels the burden of global challenges like no other part of the world. In such a challenging environment, we look forward to working with our African partners to shape a non-discriminatory agenda for cooperation.
• We understand the importance of uninterrupted food supplies for the socio-economic development and political stability of the African States. <...> Notwithstanding the sanctions, Russia will continue its energetic efforts to provide supplies of grain, food products, fertilizers, and other goods to Africa.
🤝 We attach great importance to the upcoming Second #RussiaAfrica Summit. <...> I am looking forward to welcoming the African leaders in St. Petersburg and stand committed to a fruitful constructive dialogue.
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Forwarded from Russian Consulate General in Kirkenes
❗️Уважаемые друзья,
📲С 1 августа 2023 г. граждане 52 государств, включая Норвегию 🇳🇴 , смогут обращаться за получением единых российских электронных виз. Такие визы выдаются иностранцам, направляющимся в Россию со следующими целями: туризм, гостевая, деловая, общественно-политическая, научно-культурные и спортивные связи.
💻Заявка на получение электронной визы должна подаваться через сайт https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/ не позднее, чем за 4 дня до предполагаемой даты выезда.
📆Однократная виза выдается на 60 дней, срок пребывания в России – 16 дней.
🚌 Транспортные компании могут проверить наличие у иностранного гражданина электронной визы на сайте https://evisacheck.kdmid.ru/
‼️Обращаем Ваше внимание, что МАПП «Борисоглебск-Стурскуг» пока не включен в перечень пунктов пропуска, через которые можно въехать на основании единой электроннй визы. Информация о включении МАПП «Борисоглебск-Стурскуг» в данный список будет опубликована Генконсульством дополнительно.
📲С 1 августа 2023 г. граждане 52 государств, включая Норвегию 🇳🇴 , смогут обращаться за получением единых российских электронных виз. Такие визы выдаются иностранцам, направляющимся в Россию со следующими целями: туризм, гостевая, деловая, общественно-политическая, научно-культурные и спортивные связи.
💻Заявка на получение электронной визы должна подаваться через сайт https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/ не позднее, чем за 4 дня до предполагаемой даты выезда.
📆Однократная виза выдается на 60 дней, срок пребывания в России – 16 дней.
🚌 Транспортные компании могут проверить наличие у иностранного гражданина электронной визы на сайте https://evisacheck.kdmid.ru/
‼️Обращаем Ваше внимание, что МАПП «Борисоглебск-Стурскуг» пока не включен в перечень пунктов пропуска, через которые можно въехать на основании единой электроннй визы. Информация о включении МАПП «Борисоглебск-Стурскуг» в данный список будет опубликована Генконсульством дополнительно.
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Forwarded from Russian Consulate General in Kirkenes
❗️Dear friends,
📲Starting from August 1, 2023 citizens of 52 countries including Norway 🇳🇴 may apply for unified electronic visas to Russia.
Such visas are issued to foreigners traveling to Russia for the following purposes: tourism, guest or business visit, socio-political, scientific, cultural and sports ties.
💻An application for an electronic visa must be submitted through the website https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/ no later than 4 days before the expected date of departure.
📆A single-entry e-visa is issued for 60 days, the period of stay in Russia is 16 days.
🚌Transport companies may check whether a foreign citizen has a valid electronic visa using the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (http://evisacheck.kdmid.ru). Information about the check procedure is available on the mentioned website.
‼️Please note that the checkpoint Borisoglebsk-Storskog is not yet included in the list of checkpoints through which you can enter on the basis of a unified electronic visa. The Consulate General will additionally inform you as soon as Borisoglebsk-Storskog is included in the list.
📲Starting from August 1, 2023 citizens of 52 countries including Norway 🇳🇴 may apply for unified electronic visas to Russia.
Such visas are issued to foreigners traveling to Russia for the following purposes: tourism, guest or business visit, socio-political, scientific, cultural and sports ties.
💻An application for an electronic visa must be submitted through the website https://electronic-visa.kdmid.ru/ no later than 4 days before the expected date of departure.
📆A single-entry e-visa is issued for 60 days, the period of stay in Russia is 16 days.
🚌Transport companies may check whether a foreign citizen has a valid electronic visa using the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (http://evisacheck.kdmid.ru). Information about the check procedure is available on the mentioned website.
‼️Please note that the checkpoint Borisoglebsk-Storskog is not yet included in the list of checkpoints through which you can enter on the basis of a unified electronic visa. The Consulate General will additionally inform you as soon as Borisoglebsk-Storskog is included in the list.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
🔴 #LIVE: Briefing by Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria #Zakharova on topical foreign policy issues
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202307261100-live15058-russian-mfa-spokesperson-zakharova-holds-weekly-briefing
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
🔗 https://www.ruptly.tv/en/events/202307261100-live15058-russian-mfa-spokesperson-zakharova-holds-weekly-briefing
🔗 https://mid.ru/en/press_service/video
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
🇷🇺 President Vladimir Putin met with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank, established by the BRICS States.
💬 Vladimir Putin: I am very glad to see you. I remember our contacts during your tenure as President of Brazil.
I would like to congratulate you on your appointment to the position as the head of #BRICS’ New Development Bank. I would like to note that in 2014 you and I were among those who initiated setting up this financial structure.
☝️ The members of our organisation, BRICS, do not ally against anyone, but rather work in each other’s best interests. This applies to the financial sector as well.
<...>
Our countries in BRICS are increasing the use of national currencies in their mutual settlements. In this regard, I believe the bank can also play a significant role in boosting our joint activities.
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💬 Vladimir Putin: I am very glad to see you. I remember our contacts during your tenure as President of Brazil.
I would like to congratulate you on your appointment to the position as the head of #BRICS’ New Development Bank. I would like to note that in 2014 you and I were among those who initiated setting up this financial structure.
☝️ The members of our organisation, BRICS, do not ally against anyone, but rather work in each other’s best interests. This applies to the financial sector as well.
<...>
Our countries in BRICS are increasing the use of national currencies in their mutual settlements. In this regard, I believe the bank can also play a significant role in boosting our joint activities.
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
📰 Ahead of the Russia - Africa Summit 2023 (July 27-28, Saint Petersburg) the official magazine for participants and guests of the event was released.
Table of contents:
• Article "Russia and Africa in the new order: from the legacy of colonialism to sovereignty and development"
• Continent of opportunity: How Russian companies are developing business in Africa
• Friends for a better in Africa
• Over the equator. The Roscongress Foundation's event calendar
• Host of the event "Exotic Saint Petersburg"
• The history of mutual friendship, support and comprehensive assistance "Together against colonialism"
• Business programme. Technology and Security for Sovereign Development that Benefits People
• Forum navigator
• Sports and entertainment - A Bridge of Friendship Between Russia and Africa
• Cultural Programme in Saint Petersburg during the #RussiaAfrica Summit
👉 Keep up, feel the vibe of the Summit!
Table of contents:
• Article "Russia and Africa in the new order: from the legacy of colonialism to sovereignty and development"
• Continent of opportunity: How Russian companies are developing business in Africa
• Friends for a better in Africa
• Over the equator. The Roscongress Foundation's event calendar
• Host of the event "Exotic Saint Petersburg"
• The history of mutual friendship, support and comprehensive assistance "Together against colonialism"
• Business programme. Technology and Security for Sovereign Development that Benefits People
• Forum navigator
• Sports and entertainment - A Bridge of Friendship Between Russia and Africa
• Cultural Programme in Saint Petersburg during the #RussiaAfrica Summit
👉 Keep up, feel the vibe of the Summit!
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Forwarded from Russian MFA 🇷🇺
Media is too big
VIEW IN TELEGRAM
#SaintPetersburg is one of the most gorgeous cities in the world and THE place to be at this very moment.
All eyes are on the city as it hosts the 2nd #RussiaAfrica Summit - main events to begin soon.
Here is an appetizer for what the African leaders will see and what the "Northern Venice" has to offer to any who visits 👇
#RussiaAfrica
📹 RT ARABIC
All eyes are on the city as it hosts the 2nd #RussiaAfrica Summit - main events to begin soon.
Here is an appetizer for what the African leaders will see and what the "Northern Venice" has to offer to any who visits 👇
#RussiaAfrica
📹 RT ARABIC
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