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"the only mobile OS offering an exclusive licensing model for local implementations."

What does this mean?

Sounds like they offer regional exclusivity to interested partners: https://sailfishos.org/cases/

Yes, looks like Russia wants to reduce dependence on iOS and Android: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailfish_OS#Aurora_OS

I think they are saying its proprietary and can be licensed. Weird wording to not be obvious its worse than Android licensing?