Russia to create app for assessing students’ spiritual and moral values
A web application is being developed in Russia that will assess the spiritual and moral values of university students, TASS reports. The system will include open- and closed-ended questions and multiple-choice tasks, as well as an interactive dashboard to visualize results. Administrators will be able to create their own assessment methods and scales. Assessment will be based on five areas: educational, patriotic, ethical, cultural, and socially oriented. Behavioral factors will also be taken into account. The contract, worth 1.3 million rubles, will be carried out by the company Blue Cats Games, and the customer is the Russian University of Sport. The work is scheduled to be completed in 15 days, and the application is expected to function properly on mobile devices (TASS).
Intended effect: Under the guise of an educational program, the project creates a tool for ideological pressure and control over students, extending even to their private lives and personal beliefs. Authorities can use such an application to track students’ loyalty and identify those deemed unreliable.
RIA Novosti: U.S. gathers 900 generals for urgent meeting
In his article on RIA Novosti, political analyst Dmitry Bavyrin writes that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered an urgent meeting of the entire army command at the Quantico Marine Corps Base in Virginia. Bavyrin states that about 900 high-ranking military officials, including admirals and generals, are expected to attend. He also notes that the reasons for the sudden call are unknown, but speeches from Hegseth and President Donald Trump are expected. Bavyrin notes a sense of confusion and anxiety among the participants. The official agenda is related to the “transition from the Ministry of Defense to the Ministry of War,” though no details have been disclosed. The analyst speculates that the meeting may be related to a potential military operation against Venezuela and a demonstration of the strength of the American command (ria.ru).
Intended effect: The material emphasizes the chaotic and uncertain nature of the American military leadership’ actions. According to Russian propaganda, the urgent meeting of U.S. generals demonstrates Washington’s internal anxiety, readiness for improvised military operations, and desire to control events abroad – including in Venezuela – which can reinforce the image of the U.S. as an unstable, aggressive player on the international stage.
RIA Novosti reports on foreign media reactions to Moldova’s elections
RIA Novosti reports that foreign outlets have criticized the parliamentary elections in Moldova. The German magazine Compact, for example, called the results of the vote “a blatant case of fraud.” According to RIA Novosti, President Maia Sandu’s Party of Action and Solidarity won the majority of seats in parliament that, according to some foreign observers, was mainly due to votes from abroad. RIA Novosti emphasizes that the opposition was subjected to administrative pressure, including restrictions on certain parties’ participation and control over voting in Transnistria. The news agency also notes that foreign media outlets portray Moldova as a country with limited political competition and external interference in its elections (ria.ru).
Intended effect: The material emphasizes the lack of freedom and limitations of democratic procedures in Moldova, creating an image of a country where the West interferes in elections and limits the influence of “pro-Russian” forces. This reinforces the Russian propaganda narrative about Western control over neighboring states and highlights the need for caution toward pro-European regimes.
Turkey refuses to give up Russian energy despite U.S. pressure
Despite pressure from the U.S., Turkey intends to continue purchasing Russian oil and gas, though it is also seeking to diversify its energy sources, RIA Novosti reports. According to the news agency, talks between the U.S. and Turkish presidents have not changed Ankara’s strategy, which relies on long-term contracts and established cooperation mechanisms with Russia. The Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority reports that Russia accounts for a significant portion of the country’s energy imports: 66% of oil and 41% of gas. To strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on a single partner, Turkey is also expanding cooperation with other suppliers, including the possibility of re-exporting (ria.ru).
Intended effect: The article reinforces Turkey’s image as an independent and pragmatic player in the global energy market. It demonstrates that U.S. pressure will not sway the country’s policy and that Turkey will continue its strategic cooperation with Russia. This creates confidence among Russian and Turkish business circles.
