In a move combining the magic of David Copperfield with the technology acumen of Elon Musk, Russia had added 'resurrecting the dead' to its list of developing tech skills, much to the shock of international onlookers. The Russian Defence Ministry, in a power move straight out of a Cold War spy novel, convened a meeting with high-ranking military officials, where the main guest was none other than Admiral Viktor Sokolov. Sokolov, previously reported by Ukraine as having swapped his deck shoes for a pair of ethereal wings, appeared to have made a strong comeback from the afterlife, attending the meeting via a Zoom call. Despite speculation that the online conference may just have been a modern update of the classic 'seance,' the ministry shared photographic evidence and a video, presumably as an effort to stave off cynics, skeptics, and Ghost Busters enthusiasts. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was seen addressing burly, stern-faced Russian officers, some present in a typical 3D human form, while others - including the supposedly deceased Sokolov - attended virtually. The Kyiv Independent, among other international agencies, was left to scratch its collective head, unable to immediately verify the date of this paranormal military rendezvous. Russian officials refused to disclose further details about the magical mystery meeting, leaving the global community intrigued, bemused, and slightly freaked out. Twitter and various social media were buzzing with speculations about how Russia pulled off such an enormous feat. Some suggested it was Russia's reply to the 'Bernie Sanders in mittens' meme, while others thought it was just a typical 'Cats have nine lives' with a military twist. In an unconfirmed report, it is rumored that Derek Acorah, the celebrity medium, canceled a previously scheduled séance, stating, "When the Russians have zapped a ghost onto Zoom, there's really not much point now, is there?" The alleged resurrection has not only amazed the world but has also caught Hollywood's attention. Talks of a new movie, tentatively titled 'From Russia with Ghost: Return of the Admiral’, are reportedly in progress. Meanwhile, tech giants Apple and Google are rumored to be developing "Apparition Apps" with the tagline - "Why just Zoom when you can ghost?" Stay tuned for more updates from this bizarre world of technological seances and resurrections, where reality seems stranger than fiction.