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-Great Cultural Revolution
Watching Too Many Korean TV Series: Why Young People Are Switching to Ready-Made Food
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
by Daniil Moskovsky

[REGNUM] The modern rhythm of life dictates its own rules, and this is especially noticeable in what we eat and how we buy food.

While a trip to the store recently meant buying ingredients to prepare home-cooked meals, today shoppers are increasingly choosing ready-to-eat food, from Asian instant noodles to full meals from the culinary departments of supermarkets.

But this shift reflects not only a desire to save time, but also deeper cultural processes.

EASTERN WAVE
South Korean noodles are experiencing a real boom in popularity: in July of this year, our country purchased ramen and other types of Asian noodles for a record 5 million dollars - this is one and a half times more than the month before.
The word 'dollars' is translated.
And since the beginning of 2025, Russian companies have imported 5.7 thousand tons of Korean noodles, spending 25 million dollars on this. This is almost twice as much as in the same period last year.

"This is more a reflection of the trend towards Asian culture and convenience than a real nutritional need, " nutritionist Lyubov Frenkel comments on the situation in an interview with IA Regnum. "The increase in consumption itself is not a disaster if noodles are used occasionally, once or twice a month at most. But when it becomes a permanent element of the diet, this is already an alarm bell."

The phenomenon is explained not only by the convenience of preparation, but also by the variety of flavors offered by Korean manufacturers. From spicy ramen with kimchi to tender noodles with seafood, the range can satisfy a wide range of preferences. Young people have especially appreciated this product due to the popularity of Korean culture and dramas, where the characters often eat exactly these noodles.

In an interview with IA Regnum, food behavior specialist Alina Meyer notes the influence of social networks: “Bright advertisements, discounts, and bonuses really distract from our true desires and needs. You go to order one thing, and then an advertisement hits you in your hungry state — and everything is like a fog. The more we see something on the Internet, the more socially acceptable it becomes.”

However, experts urge not to get carried away. One serving can contain up to 80-100% of the daily salt requirement. Frenkel advises to minimize harm by adding boiled egg, chicken, broccoli or spinach to noodles, and to avoid dry seasoning completely or use a maximum of half a packet.

At the same time, she debunks the myth that Asian noodles are healthier than Russian brands - if the ingredients are the same oils and additives, it’s the same story, just with a different logo.

Interestingly, Asian branding creates a sense of “authenticity” and premiumness. “Many people are embarrassed to eat regular Doshirak, but are proud of Korean ramen, ” notes Meyer. “Although in essence, these are the same products. It’s just that Korean noodles are perceived as belonging to a trendy culture, to that very culture of doramas.”

RETHINKING BREAKFAST
The changes concern not only dinners and snacks, but also the very first meal of the day – breakfast. Some scientists have made interesting observations. Dr. Rachel Woods from the University of Lincoln suggests reconsidering the traditional approach. In her opinion, the ideal breakfast should consist mainly of plant foods – mushrooms, tomatoes, beans and fresh fruit.

But Oxford mathematician Tom Crawford went even further and came up with a formula for the ideal breakfast. According to his calculations, the optimal time for a morning meal is 8:17, and you should start with hot dishes.
Goodness. Someone is overthinking the thing.
Nutritionist Frenkel treats such precise calculations with humor - in her opinion, time itself is not critical, the main thing is to have breakfast within 1-2 hours after waking up.
Better...
As for a plant-based breakfast instead of the usual sausages, this is quite realistic for Russia as well. Oatmeal, buckwheat, vegetable sandwiches with hummus can be used.

How to organize breakfast properly if you find yourself in front of a hotel buffet? Frenkel offers a simple formula: first look at the entire selection, start with vegetables and protein, take small portions, avoid sauces and fried foods. And, of course, avoid excess sugar and oil.

NEW CANTEENS
If previously prepared food was associated with a rare snack, now it is becoming part of everyday life.

According to analysts, in 2024 the ready-made meals market in Russia reached a record 5.8 trillion rubles, and by the end of this year the share of ready-made meals in the total turnover of food products will be 4.5%.

Every twentieth Russian buys ready-made food daily, and more than a quarter do it weekly. It can be said that the production of ready-made food has become an entire industry.

To make the process even more convenient, supermarkets are equipping food areas with microwaves. And how can you not be tempted to buy? No hassle: buy, eat and go about your business.

"Zoomers are choosing ready-made food en masse - simply because they are the first generation that can do so. They are simply taking advantage of an opportunity that our parents did not have," explains Asya Svetlova, founder of the project "Food, I am stronger than you," in an interview with IA Regnum.

She notes that the myth of cooking as a traditional act of care appeared relatively recently. For grandmothers, cooking was an act of survival, not culinary creativity. Today, there are dozens of dishes on the shelves: from Olivier salad and cutlets to trendy poke bowls and rolls.

Frankel thinks poke bowls are a conceptually good idea and a step toward mindful eating, but warns that they can be overloaded with sugary sauces and pseudo-healthy foods.

When choosing ready-made meals, she advises paying attention to the short list of ingredients and the expiration date - the longer it is, the more preservatives. Red flags: mayonnaise, margarine, sugar in unsweetened dishes.

FOREVER OR TEMPORARILY?
The rise in popularity of ready-to-eat food is largely due to lifestyle. The main buyer is a young man living alone. "I don't need a pot of borscht, I need one serving," is how Svetlova describes the typical logic. It is also a refusal to wash dishes - it is easier to throw away the box after eating.

Alina Meyer believes that the food identity of generations is determined by living conditions. Grandmothers grew up in shortages, while the younger generation grew up in abundance.

At the same time, she notes that the transition to ready-made food is greatly exaggerated - serious financial resources are needed for constant food in public catering. In addition, food still remains a way to express care and love, and the way to the heart is through the stomach has not disappeared.

Frenkel warns of the long-term consequences of constantly eating ready-made food: micronutrient deficiency, risk of obesity and diabetes. But 2-3 times a week is acceptable with an overall nutritional balance.

"Young people satisfy the demand for novelty in food," adds Asya Svetlova. "At this age, there is little demand for stability. And given their limited cooking skills, in order to get novelty, they buy ready-made food - the modern world provides a huge selection of it."

In her opinion, it is important to understand that we do not teach children to cook: “Ask a seventeen-year-old girl what she can cook - most will say: scrambled eggs, pasta, sausages. These are not sufficient skills not to choose ready-made food.”

What trends await us in the coming years? The nutritionist predicts personalized nutrition, the growth of functional foods with probiotics, smart delivery with nutrient tracking, and plant-based alternatives to meat.

“Cooking doesn’t have to be complicated,” Frankel sums up. "It’s about taking care of yourself, not about culinary feats. Even 1–2 home-cooked meals a week can significantly improve your health.”

The trend for ready-made food will obviously increase. But it is important to remember: despite all the convenience, it is necessary to monitor the balance of the diet and the composition of the dishes. Modern technologies allow us to make quality ready-made food, but the final choice of what ends up on your plate is always yours.

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#1  Modern technologies allow us to make quality ready-made food

But it's the modern technology chemicals I worry about.
Posted by: Bobby || 08/25/2025 8:18 Comments || Top||

#2  Not everyone wants to stand at an open fire and boil cabbage all day. Which seems to be what they say is missing.
Scratch cooking requires a lot of gear (costs money, has to be cleaned), time (people gotta work), and practice (you'll do it wrong alot before you get it right).
There's a reason TV dinners sell.
Posted by: ed in texas || 08/25/2025 8:48 Comments || Top||

#3  ...and the reason GenZ gals can't cook, besides dumping Home Ec and Shop in middle/high schools. Also another reason the food stamp Queens are moaning.
Posted by: Procopius2k || 08/25/2025 10:30 Comments || Top||

#4  At least a dozen companies make Ramen noodles now.

Posted by: Lord Garth || 08/25/2025 14:33 Comments || Top||

#5  The GenZ tradwife types can cook and all the rest, including in many cases having a complete truck farm with chickens.
Posted by: trailing wife || 08/25/2025 16:03 Comments || Top||

#6  Clarkson's Farm

Enjoy!

Posted by: Besoeker || 08/25/2025 16:11 Comments || Top||


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Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a counterattack in Donetsk region - Syrsky
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Korrespondent] Ukrainian defenders cleared the villages of Mykhailivka, Zeleny Gai and Volodymyrivka in Donetsk Oblast of Russians.

As of August 24, the Defense Forces counterattacked Russian troops in Donetsk region. This was stated by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrsky.

"I work in combat zones. The Pokrovsk direction is where it is most difficult. Where the defense of Ukrainian Independence and the Ukrainian Flag is not just high words, but a daily risk and a daily feat," the commander-in-chief said.

He listened to the reports of the corps and brigade commanders on the operational situation, noting that the situation was indeed difficult, since the enemy had concentrated its main efforts on this section of the front. He also spoke with servicemen of the 25th Airborne, 68th Jaeger, 32nd and 155th Mechanized Brigades.

Syrsky assured that assistance in organizing military operations will be provided. Also, according to him, issues regarding additional ammunition, drones and electronic warfare equipment have been resolved.

"Our troops successfully counterattacked and cleared villages in Donetsk region of the enemy - Mykhailivka, Zelenyi Gai, Vladimirovka," the general reported.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Ukrainian military personnel have achieved positive results in the Donetsk region.

He stated this during a press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.

The head of state noted that Ukrainian defenders have "very good results" in long-range strikes, and also announced positive news on the results of the work of the Defense Forces in Donetsk region.

"And on Independence Day, I would also like to thank our soldiers. They have very good results in long-range strikes, everyone sees this. Today we have very, very positive results in Donbas. Good surprises for the Russians," Zelensky said.

Let us recall that the Brotherhood unit, together with the RDK, stopped the advance of Russian troops in Donetsk region, destroying more than 90 occupiers.

Let us recall that in Luhansk region, as a result of an explosion, three Russian servicemen who took direct part in committing war crimes in Bucha, Kiev region, were killed.

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Russians are trying to bypass Seversk from the north - Armed Forces of Ukraine
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Korrespondent] Russian troops continue to test new tactics: from using several tanks and infantry fighting vehicles with a minimum number of infantry to massive shelling with artillery and drones.

Russian troops have stepped up their offensive in eastern Ukraine, particularly in the Kramatorsk and Seversk directions, using armored vehicles, aircraft, drones, and even robotic systems to deliver ammunition. This was stated by Dmitry Zaporozhets, a representative of the 11th Army Corps, Army Inform reported on Sunday, August 24.

In particular, in the Kramatorsk direction, Russian troops are trying to use robotic systems to deliver ammunition and provisions. Some of them have already been destroyed by the defense forces. At the same time, the situation in Konstantinovka is deteriorating daily: the Russians have resumed the active use of tactical aviation. In particular, recent strikes on the city and neighboring communities have led to large-scale destruction of civilian facilities.

"37 guided air bombs were used against our operational zone and 14 air sorties were carried out. The enemy simply destroyed everything that, in his opinion, could have signs of military targets. In fact, in 90% of cases, civilians suffered, cars that were simply driving by, or people trying to evacuate," Zaporozhets said.

In the Seversky direction, according to him, the enemy is increasing shelling, bringing the number of attacks to 180 per day.

"The enemy is trying to build a classic envelopment scheme in order to bypass Seversk from the north and reach Slavyansk," the representative explained.

He also noted that the Russians continue to test new tactics: from using several tanks and infantry fighting vehicles with a minimum number of infantry to massive shelling with artillery and drones.

"The occupiers hoped that on Independence Day we would weaken our defense, but there can be no rest, because on this day we are also defending the country," added Zaporozhets.

Earlier, President Volodymyr Zelensky announced some successes in the Pokrovsk direction.

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Current information on the situation on the front line on August 24 (updated)
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[NewsFront] 21:54 Ministry of Defense RF:

FPV drone crews of the special forces unit of the Center group of forces, having destroyed antennas and radar systems of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, disabled the enemy's communication systems in the Krasnoarmeysk direction.

UAV operators of the Vostok group of forces thwarted a night attack by Ukrainian Armed Forces hexacopters in the Zaporizhia direction.

20:41 Signalmen of the 36th Combined Arms Army of the "East" group of forces restored communications equipment for motorized rifle and tank units in the South Donetsk direction.

19:32 Around 18:15 Moscow time by air defense systems on duty destroyed one Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle of the airplane type over the territory of the Bryansk region.

18:55 Investigators of the Russian Investigative Committee will investigate further crimes committed by the Ukrainian Armed Forces against civilians in the Belgorod and Bryansk regions

According to information from the executive authorities, a civilian was killed in the village of Repyakhovka in the Belgorod Region as a result of a drone strike. In the area of ​​the village of Krasnaya Yaruga, two civilians were injured as a result of a drone attack on a passenger car.

In the village of Kirillovka in the Bryansk region, as a result of the detonation of an explosive device dropped from a UAV, a man was killed and a teenager was injured.

18:48 Russian army improved its positions in the Torskoye area –MAP

18:31 Servicemen of the assault units of the North group of forces before carrying out combat missions at forward positions passed combat training and combat coordination classes at a training ground in the rear area of ​​the SVO zone.

Attack aircraft of the 58th Army of the Dnepr group of forces are practicing actions to storm fortified positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at training grounds in the rear area of ​​the SVO zone in the Zaporizhia region.

17:40 Special forces fighters of the Sever group destroyed motorcycles, as well as buggies and artillery guns of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the border zone.

17:15 UAV operators of the Southern Group of Forces hit a robotic platform and a Ukrainian howitzer, –video.

16:01 In the area of ​​the Balki farmstead in the Shebekinsky district, an enemy drone attacked agricultural machinery working in a field. A civilian was injured.

The man with open wounds to his face and leg, as well as multiple non-penetrating wounds to his abdomen and forearm, was taken away by passing transport and handed over to an ambulance team. He is currently being taken to the regional clinical hospital. The victim is receiving all necessary assistance.

15:21 Armed Forces of Ukraine changed tactics and more often attack the Kherson region from the Black Sea instead of forcing the Dnieper, said Vladimir Saldo

According to the governor, attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to land in the areas of the Kinburn or Tendrovskaya spits are being stopped while still on the water.

15:02 August 24 from the territory controlled by the Kyiv regime returned 146 Russian servicemen.

14:35 Two people, according to updated information,suffered during the shelling of Rylsk, another wounded person was hospitalized in a moderate condition, acting governor Khinshtein reported.

13:45 Armed Forces of Ukraine attacked Ust-Luga port in the Leningrad region

The fire at the plant has been extinguished, authorities said, but it is unclear how much damage the strike caused.

12:35 Summary of Ministry of Defense on the progress of the Special Military Operation as of 08/24/2025

Units of the North group of forces inflicted losses on the manpower and equipment of two mechanized, three airborne assault, and a Jaeger brigades, an assault regiment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, and a territorial defense brigade in the areas of the settlements of Yunakovka, Alekseyevka, Korchakovka, Sadki, Bunyakino, and Novaya Guta in Sumy Oblast.

In the Khar'kov direction, units of the mechanized and motorized infantry brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Okhrimovka and Volchansk in the Khar'kov region.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost more than 170 servicemen, two combat armored vehicles, four cars, six field artillery guns, including three Western-made ones, and an electronic warfare station. Six ammunition and material depots were destroyed.

Units of the "West" group of forces improved their tactical position. Formations of the mechanized, assault brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and two territorial defense brigades were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Monachinovka, Kupyansk in the Khar'kov region, Karpovka, Kirovsk and Kolodezi in the Donetsk People's Republic.

The enemy's losses amounted to over 220 servicemen, a tank, four combat armored vehicles, 11 automobiles, a Western-made artillery piece, a counter-battery station, and five electronic warfare stations. Four ammunition depots were destroyed.

The units of the "Southern" group of troops occupied more advantageous lines and positions. The manpower and equipment of four mechanized, airmobile brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, naval infantry and territorial defense brigades were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Aleksandro-Kalinovo, Seversk, Stepanovka, Konstantinovka and Dronovka of the Donetsk People's Republic.

The enemy lost over 175 servicemen, an armored combat vehicle, five cars, a Western-made field artillery gun and two electronic warfare stations. An ammunition depot and two supply depots were destroyed.

In the Dnepropetrovsk region, two mechanized, assault, and ranger brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, a naval infantry brigade, a territorial defense brigade, and a national guard brigade were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Zolotoy Kolodez, Krasnoarmeysk, Oktyabrskoye, Rodinskoye, and Dimitrov of the Donetsk People's Republic.

The losses of the Ukrainian armed forces amounted to 420 servicemen, an armored combat vehicle, two artillery pieces, 13 vehicles and a counter-battery station. Two ammunition depots were destroyed.

Units of the "East" group of forces continued to advance into the depths of the enemy's defense. The manpower and equipment of the mechanized and assault brigades of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were defeated in the areas of the settlements of Kamyshevakha and Novokhatskoye of the Donetsk People's Republic.

The Ukrainian Armed Forces lost over 230 servicemen, five combat armored vehicles, 11 cars and an artillery gun. An ammunition depot and a warehouse of supplies were destroyed.

Units of the Dnepr group of forces defeated formations of the mountain assault brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and two territorial defense brigades in the areas of the settlements of Kamenskoye, Primorskoye and Malokaterinovka in the Zaporizhia region.

The enemy's losses amounted to 55 servicemen, 11 vehicles, seven electronic warfare stations. A warehouse of materiel was destroyed.

12:10 Units of the Center group of forces as a result of offensive actions released settlement of Filiya, Dnipropetrovsk region.

11:50 Armed Forces of Ukrainecommittedattempted attack on the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant.

"A Ukrainian drone was shot down over the Kursk NPP tonight. As a result of the detonation and fall of the UAV, a transformer caught fire, and fire crews quickly extinguished the fire. Due to the attack, Unit No. 3 was unloaded by 50%," said acting regional governor Alexander Khinshtein.

11:25 Around 10.05 Moscow time by air defense systems on duty intercepted one Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle of the airplane type over the territory of the Leningrad region.

11:01 Aerospace Forces aircraft destroyed a major deployment point of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in Vovchansk, –video.

10:30 Information about the strikes carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the Belgorod region over the past 24 hours:

In the Belgorod district, the villages of Bessonovka and Chaiki were attacked by 4 drones. In the village of Chaiki, two private houses and a bus were damaged. Early this morning, in the village of Bessonovka, as a result of a drone attack on an apartment building, the glazing was damaged.

In the Borisovsky district, the villages of Gruzskoye, Baytsury, Zozuly and Striguny were attacked by 4 drones.

A private house was damaged in the village of Baytsury.

Two cars were damaged by drone strikes tonight in the village of Gruzskoye, and a private house and a car in the village of Zozuly.

In the Valuysky municipal district, 10 drones struck the villages of Dvuluchnoye, Kazinka, Soloti and Shvedunovka, as well as the Leonovka farmstead, seven of which were suppressed and shot down.

In the village of Soloti, a communications infrastructure facility was damaged.

In the Grayvoronsky municipal district, the village of Mokraya Orlovka was shelled with seven rounds of ammunition. No consequences.

In the Krasnoyarsk district, the villages of Zadorozhny, Krasnaya Yaruga and Prilesye, the villages of Grafovka, Demidovka, Kolotilovka, Repyakhovka and Staroselye were subjected to two atillery attacks, during which six munitions were fired, and attacks by 11 drones.

In the village of Repyakhovka, a civilian was killed as a result of an FPV drone attack. The man died at the scene from his injuries. Over the past day, three civilians were injured.

Near the village of Repyakhovka, a man was injured as a result of a car being blown up by an explosive device. He received medical assistance at the Rakityanskaya Central District Hospital; hospitalization was not required. The car was damaged.

Near the village of Krasnaya Yaruga, two people were injured as a result of a drone strike on a car. The man and woman were hospitalized in the regional clinical hospital. The condition of the victims is assessed as moderate. The vehicle was damaged.

Tonight in the village of Krasnaya Yaruga, as a result of explosive devices being dropped from a drone on the territory of a commercial enterprise, two trucks and an administrative building were damaged. Two passenger cars were also damaged.

The village of Prokhorovka was attacked by a drone. Equipment caught fire on the territory of one of the enterprises - fire brigades extinguished the fires.

Three aircraft-type drones were shot down by the air defense system over the Starooskolsky urban district. There were no consequences.

In the Shebekinsky municipal district, in the city of Shebekino, the villages of Belyanka, Voznesenovka, Malomikhaylovka, Murom, Novaya Tavolzhanka, Pervoe Tseplyaevo and Rzhevka, 16 drones were attacked, 10 of which were suppressed and shot down.

In the city of Shebekino, a passenger car was damaged, in the village of Murom - two private houses.

10:01 In the area of Pokrovskthe situation remains tense. In Pokrovsk, no changes in the line of contact are observed. At the same time, the Ukrainian Armed Forces began to strike the outskirts of Pokrovsk, using F-16 fighters from the Vasilkov airfield, which dropped two UABs.

The main clashes are taking place north of Pokrovsk, where battles are taking place for Rodinskoye and the mines adjacent to it.

08:18 During the past night, air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 95 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles over the territories of Bryansk, Tver, Kaluga, Oryol, Tambov, Novgorod, Belgorod, Rostov, Kursk, Smolensk, Samara, Leningrad regions, the Republic of Crimea and the Republic of Tatarstan.

07:31 Changes to map over the past 24 hours:➡️

Advance in the area of ​​the settlement Rusin Yar
Voronoe is liberated
Advance east of Mirnograd
Released Srednee➡️
Liberated from the village of Kleban Byk👉
Adjustment of the control zone in Pokrovsk in favor of the enemy

06:01 Engineering and sapper units of the Ivanovo paratroopers neutralize dozens of unexploded ordnance and enemy FPV drones in Artemovsk in the DPR.

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Footage shows the “free roll” of Russian MiG-29 that detached during transport in Yerevan
[PUBLISH.TWITTER]
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#1  Kinda entertaining to watch, actually. Oops.
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Home Front: Politix
Vance says that security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be discussed without Russia
Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited.
[Regnum] Security guarantees for Ukraine cannot be discussed without Russia. US Vice President J.D. Vance stated this on August 24.

"How can you provide reasonable security assurances without discussing them with the Russians?" Vance told NBC News.

The politician also stressed that Washington still does not intend to send an American military contingent to Ukraine, but will continue to play an active role in guaranteeing security for Kyiv.

Earlier, on August 24, Vance noted that security guarantees for Ukraine and the territorial issue are the main topics in the negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the conflict. According to the American vice president, the United States expresses hope that peace can be achieved no later than in six months.

Following a meeting with US President Donald Trump in Anchorage on August 15, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia is ready to work to ensure Ukraine's security. He also stressed that the root causes of the Ukrainian crisis must be eliminated in order to resolve it. In addition, it is necessary to ensure a fair balance in the security sphere in Europe and around the world.

Putin has repeatedly pointed out the need to eradicate the root causes of the Ukrainian conflict and achieve a full-fledged peace, not a truce. Also in June 2024, the president outlined the demands of the Russian Federation for the start of negotiations with Ukraine and the conditions for peace. Kiev must withdraw troops from the territory of the regions reunited with the Russian Federation (DPR, LPR, Kherson and Zaporizhia regions) within the borders in which they existed during the period of their stay in Ukraine. Ukraine must also abandon plans to join NATO. These are only part of Moscow's demands.

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