Russian Culture & Diplomacy: Russia is pushing international media cooperation via SputnikPro’s “New Generation” programme, training foreign newsroom reps on AI, verification and war journalism to keep communication channels open amid geopolitical strain. Culture, Faith & Identity: In Moscow, a religious conference under “Russia’s Traditional Religions” drew delegations from 40 countries, with Pakistan among them, framing interfaith dialogue as a tool against war and intolerance. Space, Myth & Orthodoxy: Kremlin-aligned biker group Night Wolves and Izborsk Club staged a “baptism of the Moon” in Pskov, aiming to “make it Orthodox and connect it with Russia,” tying ritual to national history. War, Culture & Safety: Reports say Russian drones struck Kyiv’s National Academy of Sciences, while analysts warn many organizations in Ukraine aren’t updating security duty-of-care fast enough as strikes increasingly hit logistics and rear areas. International Cooperation vs Reality: A UN Foundation survey found many Russians favor solving problems together, while other polling shows high approval for Putin and military actions—raising the question of how both views coexist. Higher Education Links: Russia’s ambassador met Mauritania’s education minister to discuss cooperation in higher education and scientific research.