NEW EASTERN OUTLOOK 🌐 (@NEO_Journal)

👍🌍Good News. Civilian rescues in combat zones, coordination among allies, humanitarian aid, and other developments ➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿➿ Even in today's world, full of human tragedy, we are still able to enjoy pieces of good news. Here is an encouraging roundup of recent weeks and months in our traditional NEO column. ✏️Ksenia Muratshina is a PhD in History, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Oriental Studies of the Russian Academy of Sciences, and Culture Editor of New Eastern Outlook. ➡️In early July, Russian forces in the SMO zone completed the liberation of Konstantinovka—a major city described as the gateway to Kramatorsk and Slavyansk. Civilians who remained there, hiding from Ukrainian forces in basements, awaited the arrival of the Russian army or made their way on foot to Russian positions. Their testimonies about how Russian soldiers led them to safety under Ukrainian fire remind us of the main mission of the fight against neo-Nazism—ensuring a safe and peaceful life in the future. Moscow hosted talks between Putin and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui. Putin gave high praise to bilateral relations and expressed gratitude for allied assistance in the SMO. The DPRK has created and defended its nuclear sovereignty—its position merits respect. The program of humanitarian aid to friendly countries has been expanded in accordance with the instruction of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The “Mission Dobro” project will proceed. It has already demonstrated its truly international significance ➡️Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed gratitude to Russia for prompt assistance in Astrakhan to the crew of an Iranian vessel attacked in the Caspian Sea by Ukrainian drones. Following consultations, both sides agreed to continue security coordination to prevent such provocations. The BRICS+ Schools Association has organized exchange programs for schoolchildren between Russia and India and between Russia and China—combining academic work, foreign language study, and cultural tours. The international educational project "Pushkin: Ambassador of Peace" was presented in Faridabad, India. At the International Asian Women's Forum in Bukhara, Deputy Speaker Anna Kuznetsova proposed the establishment of a UN Committee of Mothers to promote traditional spiritual and moral values—receiving support from foreign parliaments. 🟦Russia is expanding its new-generation low-orbit satellite constellation—a second batch launched in July. Space remains an arena of international competition; every sovereign state must strive for technological independence. For three weeks, a Russian railway train operated as a mobile medical complex in remote areas of Mongolia—about 200 people sought specialized medical care each working day as part of the humanitarian project "Mission Dobro." Rosatom continues construction of the Akkuyu nuclear power plant in Turkey—four power units with Generation 3+ reactors. The Great African Expedition of Russian scientists studied aquatic biological resources off the coast of Morocco, Sierra Leone, Mauritania, and Mozambique—discovering new fishing areas and developing cooperation between Russia and African states. Announcements: Eurasia award nominations (until August 30), InteRussia internship (until September 1), Russian Energy Week 2026 (until September 7), Russia-Africa Forum (until September 15). READ MORE #GoodNews #Russia #HumanitarianAid #BRICS #RussiaAfrica #SMO #Akkuyu ✅@NewEasternOutlook