Wang Yi: China and Russia -
stand shoulder to shoulder
May 10th, 6:41pm
(RT.ru)
As long as Russia and China stand shoulder to shoulder,
the policy of force can't prevail. This statement was
made by Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi.
"As long as the two great states — China and Russia —
stand shoulder to shoulder & work closely together,
the international order won't be disrupted, justice
in the world will not fall, and the policy of force
....will not be able to prevail," RIA Novosti
quoted him as saying.
The Minister noted, that changes are a normal state
of the world situation. However, mutual trust and
support, between China and Russia, remain
unchanged.
He said earlier that Chinese Leader Xi Jinping's
visit to Russia ------ was an absolute success.
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Callas expressed hope
that the United States
will join the tribunal
against Russia
May 10th, 4:56pm
(RT.ru)
The head of EU diplomacy, Kaka Kallas, expressed
hope that the United States will join the so-called
"special tribunal" against Russia.
This is reported by Ukrinform.
"We hope that they (Americans. - RT) will join again
later, because now all the technical details have
been settled," Kallas stressed.
''Moscow does not intend to respond to the initiative of a number
of European countries.. to create an "anti-Russian tribunal,"
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry
Medvedev, called for the creation of a "Nuremberg 2.0"
after the end of the special operation.
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MEP Blaga called it a tragedy
that the EU is headed by
people like Kallas
May 10th, 3:18pm
(RT.ru)
Slovak MEP Lubos Blaga on RT called it a tragedy that
people like Kaya Kallas ----- are at the head of the EU.
Blaga noted that European politicians pretend to criticize
the trip of Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico to Moscow
because of the conflict in Ukraine. The truth is that
these people.... are only pretending to oppose
fascism, he believes.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin
thanked Fico for coming to Moscow.
The head of EU Diplomacy, Kaya Kallas, expressed outrage
at the arrival of Fico in Moscow, on the 80th anniversary
of the Victory ----- over nazi fascism in Europe.
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''This is not normal'', criticism continues
over arrest of the mayor of Newark
May 10th, 3:02pm
(Prensa Latina)
The multi-hour arrest of the mayor of the American city of
Newark, Ras Baraka, in an immigration detention centre
continues to spark criticism: "This is not normal",
the media published today.
The facility, with a capacity for 1,196 beds, the first of its kind to
open since President Donald Trump returned to the presidency
in January, began receiving migrants on May 1, despite the
ongoing legal battle over its operation.
''Elected officials are being arrested for peacefully opposing the
regime's illegal actions. Don't let them overwhelm you'', Kat
Abughazaleh ---- Democratic congressional candidate for
Illinois, wrote online, warning that ''this is not normal''.
For his part, Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working
Families Party, ''Mayor Baraka's arrest during a supervisory
visit to an ICE centre in Newark, is a shocking power
overreach, even by Trump's standards'', he said, in
the Common Dreams page.
Baraka accompanied three Democratic congressmen from the
state of New Jersey to Delaney Hall, a (ICE) Immigration and
Customs Enforcement centre operated by private prison
company GEO Group.
Images from CNN repeat, for their part, the moment when the
Democratic mayor, who protested the re-opening of the
detention centre, in the largest city in New Jersey ----
was handcuffed and taken away on Friday afternoon.
Witnesses to the incident said the arrest came after Baraka
attempted to join a scheduled visit to the facility with three
members of the New Jersey congressional delegation:
representatives Robert Menendez, LaMonica McIver
and Bonnie Watson Coleman.
Viri Martínez, an activist with the New Jersey Alliance for
Immigrant Justice, said officers surrounded Baraka, put
handcuffs on him and put him in an unmarked vehicle,
common Dreams noted.
Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Alina Habba,
stated on social media that Baraka ...''Committed a home
invasion and ignored multiple warnings from Homeland
Security Investigations to remove him from the ICE
detention centre in Newark” and that he “had
voluntarily chosen to ignore the law”.
Watson Coleman expressed online, that they were at “Delaney
Hall, an ICE prison in Newark that opened without permission
from the city ----- and in violation of local ordinances”.
For DHS Undersecretary Tricia McLaughlin, “The invasion of
members of Congress into a detention centre, goes beyond
a bizarre political maneuver and puts the safety of our
law enforcement officers and detainees - at risk!”
Baraka - who is running to succeed Governor Phil Murphy - was
released shortly after 8:00 p.m. local time, and after leaving
told waiting supporters: “The reality is this: I didn't do
anything wrong”.
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent
did not rule out --- a default on
the national debt by August
May 10th, 2:23am
(Vesti.ru)
The United States may face a default on its national debt
by August if Congress does not approve an increase in
the debt limit.
Finance Minister Scott Bessent warned about this
in a letter to the leaders of the legislative body.
He clarified, that state funds may run out at the end of the
summer, when Congress is on vacation, so by August the
country may not have enough funds to pay bills on debt
exceeding $ 36.2 trillion.
In this regard, Bessent called on lawmakers to increase or
suspend the debt limit until mid-July, in order to maintain
confidence in the US economy.
At the end of March, the Congressional Budget Office predicted
a possible default by August or September if the debt limit is
not raised. Analysts estimate that the U.S. national debt
could exceed $ 50 trillion by 2034.
In April, Mike Waltz, then an adviser to the US leader
on national security, said that the US national debt
of $ 33 trillion --- no longer allows the country to
subsidize the security of European countries.
According to the head of the US Federal Reserve
Jerome Powell, the US government debt
has not yet reached a critical level.
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Türkiye considered the delivery of
weapons by the PKK insufficient
May 10th, 1:35pm
(Prensa Latina)
The Foreign Minister of Türkiye, Hakan Fidan, stated today that
the mere delivery of weapons by the Kurdistan Workers' Party
(PKK) "is not enough" to end the armed conflict.
During an interview with the Turkey24 network, Fidan stressed
that --- in addition to disarmament --- illegal and intelligence
structures linked to the group must be eliminated, since,
according to him, it serves other countries.
The objective, he noted, is to build
a region - without armed struggle.
The Turkish government hopes that the PKK will soon announce
its dissolution after a congress where they addressed the
historic call of its imprisoned leader, Abdullah Öcalan,
to hand over his weapons and dissolve
the organization.
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced that the group is
close to completing these steps, which would open a new
era in Türkiye ----- after overcoming all obstacles.
For his part, Defense Minister Yasar Guler explained that Ankara
imposed three conditions on the PKK to advance the peace
process: dissolution, delivery of weapons, and surrender.
Guler insisted that the authorities will indicate the place for the
delivery of the weapons, if the group agrees to disarm, and
affirmed his commitment to achieving a Türkiye -- free
of terrorism.
The call for ----- the dissolution and abandonment of the armed
struggle by Öcalan, historical leader of the PKK, represents
a turning point ---- in decades of conflict that have left
thousands dead.
In his statement, Öcalan acknowledged that although armed
struggle was at some point necessary, it no longer makes
sense and therefore the PKK must dissolve.
However, Türkiye maintains a firm stance, demanding that the
process be complete and unconditional, including the total
elimination of its structures and the definitive cessation
of its terrorist activities.
The Turkish Government thus seeks to consolidate peace in
the Kurdish-majority regions and put an end to a conflict
that has scarred the country's recent history.
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One million Syrians returned to
their areas of origin - says UN
May 10th, 1:02pm
(Prensa Latina)
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian
Affairs (OCHA) reported today --- that more than one million
displaced Syrians, have returned to their areas of origin.
A report from the aforementioned office released by the Syrian
media indicated that the previous figure includes those
registered since November 2024, and he explained
that more than 1,070,000 people have returned
to their homes.
He clarified that the number of those leaving the camps remains
limited and only 333,000 have been registered since last
December, amid persistent challenges that include
damaged homes, weak infrastructure and the
threat of explosive devices.
According to the report, there are more than 27,000 internally
displaced people in collective emergency centres located in
northeastern Syria.
The document explained that 133 schools in the northeast of the
country continue to be used as collective emergency centres,
which affects the education of 71,800 children, while
another 62 schools require partial rehabilitation,
before they can reopen.
The UN office indicated that approximately 3,000 families,
equivalent to 13,000 internally displaced people, have
returned from northeastern areas, to areas under
government control, since last December.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (Annur) had
published the results of a regional survey conducted by UNHCR
that showed that 80% of a random sample of 4,500 Syrian
refugees in Jordan, Türkiye, Lebanon, Iraq and Egypt,
aspire to return to their country of origin --- soon.
He said the percentage of refugees seeking to return to Syria is
high compared to 57% in a previous survey conducted in April
2024, which reflects more hope --- for a safe return.
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President Lula Regrets: that EU Countries
Refused to Celebrate 80 Years of
Soviet Victory... in Moscow
May 10th, 7:41am
(teleSUR)
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, lamented this
Saturday that the leaders of European countries, with the
exception of Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, were
absent from the celebrations for the 80th anniversary
of the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany,
in Moscow.
“France had to participate in the celebrations, Germany also
had to be here. All of Europe had to be here that day, the
Victory Day over Nazism” said the Brazilian president,
quoted by the Russian press agency TASS.
Lula added that his country preserves the memory of the Soviet
feat so that Nazism never raises its head again and questioned
“how can we criticize a country that lost 27 million people?”
referring to Soviet citizens who died fighting fascism.
Regarding the talks he held in Moscow - with his Russian
counterpart, Vladimir Putin, Lula stressed: that “Russia
remains an important partner for Brazil, in the areas of
gas, oil, & the construction of small nuclear reactors.”
Lula stressed the importance of ensuring Brazil’s long-term
energy stability - and the need to take advantage of all the
available energy opportunities. In addition, Brazil’s
intention ----- to increase cooperation in the
exploration and production of critical
minerals is emphasized.
Lula, who arrived in the Russian capital to participate in the
celebrations on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the
Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany, said yesterday ----
that he discussed with Putin “the need to strengthen
multilateralism”.
In that context, he announced, as a result of the meeting with
his Russian colleague, the resumption of work and the High-
Level Commission, on Cooperation between Brazil and
Russia ....which has not met, since 2015.
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Lula intends to sign 16 agreements
in China during his visit
May 10th, 5am
(Prensa Latina)
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will arrive
today, from Russia, to China, where he intends to sign at
least 16 agreements, and have bilateral meetings with
his counterpart, Xi Jinping.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil is
negotiating another 32 agreements with the Asian
country, which could also be signed.
Lula's official agenda begins Monday, when he participates
in the China-Brazil Business Leaders Forum at the
National Convention Centre in Beijing.
The next day, the visiting president will attend the China-
Community of Latin American and Caribbean States
Forum (Celac) and later will have meetings with Xi,
the chairman of the Standing Committee of the
National People's Congress, Zhao Leji,
and Prime Minister Li Qiang.
The Brazilian Government assures that the expectation is that
commitments will be signed in the areas of agriculture,
commerce, investments, infrastructure, industry,
energy, mining, finance, science
and technology.
Also in communications, sustainable development,
tourism, sports, health, education and culture.
Ambassador Eduardo Saboia, Secretary for Asia and the
Pacific of the Foreign Ministry, highlighted that from a
commercial point of view, ''Our exports to China are
greater than our sales... to the US - AND the EU.
From January to March of this year, for example --- trade
between both the EU&US was about 38.8 billion dollars.
In the same period, the South American giant exported
19.8 billion dollars worth ---- and imported 19 billion.
''Brazil is China's seventh largest supplier. Therefore -- it is
time to explore new avenues of cooperation'', Saboia said.
The country mainly exports crude petroleum oils,
soybeans and iron ores and their concentrates.
In turn, it imports vessels, telecommunications equipment,
electrical machines and appliances, valves and
thermionic tubes from China.
Other topics.. expected to be addressed in the bilateral talk
include the defense of multilateralism, the reform of global
governance and support for peaceful solutions to conflicts.
The day before, Lula held a working meeting in Moscow with his
counterpart Vladimir Putin, to whom he conveyed his desire to
strengthen and rebuild, with much greater force, the
strategic alliance with Russia.
He communicated that his ''nation has political, commercial,
cultural, scientific and technological interests with Russia.
In turn, Russia must have many other interests with
Brazi'', he said.
The Brazilian ruler was in the Russian capital to participate
in the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory against Nazi
Germany. The celebration took place this Friday, before
the meeting with Putin.
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In Rada ---- told about crimes of the
head of SBU awarded by Zelensky
by Marina Sovina (night editor)
May 9th, 12:21am
Lenta.ru)
President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, has awarded the
head of the country's Security Service (SBU) Vasyl Malyuk
(listed as terrorist and extremist by the Federal Financial
Monitoring Service) for his crimes against Ukrainians.
This was stated --- by the deputy of the Verkhovna
Rada, Artem Dmytruk, in his Telegram channel.
He commented - on the assignment of the title of Hero of
Ukraine to Malyuk, accusing him of torturing and killing
civilians. Also, according to the parliamentarian, the
head of the SBU is responsible for the genocide
of Ukrainians.
"The title was awarded for loyalty to the terrorist regime.
For the destruction of the Orthodox faith. For the clear
and unquestioning destruction of Ukraine, and the
entire Ukrainian people," he said.
Earlier, Rada deputy Alexander Dubinsky said that in the
headquarters of the SBU in Kiev, in 2022, there was a
concentration camp for torture, in the organization
of which, Malyuk was involved.
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Putin congratulates new Pope
Leo XIV on his election
May 8th, 7:03pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated
the new Pope Leo XIV - on his election. The May 8
telegram was published on the Kremlin's website.
"I am confident that the constructive dialogue and
cooperation established between Russia and the
Vatican will continue to develop on the basis of
Christian values that unite us," the Russian
leader said.
Putin also wished success in fulfilling his
"lofty mission, as well as good health
and prosperity."
On this day, it became known that Cardinal Robert Prevost
from the United States, was elected the new Pope. He is
the first US cardinal with Latin American roots, prefect
of the dicastery for Bishops & representative of the
Augustinian Order. He was elevated to cardinal
rank in 2023. As pontiff, he took the name
Leo XIV.
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Russia and China signed an agreement
on cooperation in the creation of
a lunar power plant
May 8th, 12:22pm
(RT.ru)
Roscosmos and the Chinese National Space Administration
have signed a memorandum of cooperation on the
construction of a lunar power plant.
According to the state corporation, the memorandum is
included in the list of documents signed following
today's meeting between Russian President
Vladimir Putin and Chinese President
Xi Jinping.
13 countries have already joined the interstate project.
Earlier it became known that China presented
the soil .......from the far side of the Moon.
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Defense Daily: the latest B61-13
thermonuclear bomb will be
released in the US in May
May 7th, 10:50pm
(RT.ru)
This is reported by Defense Daily.
Teresa Robbins, acting head of the National Nuclear
Safety Administration, told a congressional hearing
that the first production samples are expected to
arrive... almost a full year earlier than planned.
It is specified - that such bombs are planned
to equip modern fighters and a B-21 bomber.
VGTRK war correspondent Alexander Sladkov
previously noted that --- according to experts
of the US magazine National Interest, NATO
can place a B-61 thermo-nuclear bomb - in
Ukraine or Poland.
At the same time, according to the journalist,
the experts themselves call this idea insane.
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Szijjarto will not support the EU's
proposal to provide military
assistance to Kiev
May 7th, 9:37pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Hungary, during an informal meeting of the Foreign
Ministers of the EU - will not support the proposal
of the association to provide military assistance
to Ukraine.
This was announced on May 7, by the Minister of
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Economic Relations
of Hungary, Peter Szijjarto.
"In Warsaw, I will present what we have been saying
for three years: the Hungarian people will not pay
for this [Ukrainian] conflict," Szijjarto said, in a
post on social network X (ex. Twitter).
According to him, the EU countries demand "more
money and weapons" for Ukraine, but this - is a
blow to Hungary's energy security.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on the same
day - criticizing the statement of the head of the
EU Commission (EC), Ursula von der Leyen,
because of her call ---- to speed up the
process of Ukraine's accession to
the EU ----- drew attention to the
fact, that Ukraine is provided
with money and weapons...
while EU taxpayers pay
the bills.
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Russia and Venezuela --- agree to
develop defense cooperation
May 7th, 4:48pm
(DAN)
Russian and Venezuelan Presidents Vladimir Putin and Nicolas
Maduro signed an agreement on strategic partnership and
cooperation. We have collected the most important
information from a document published on the
Kremlin's website.
"The parties.. are improving defense ties in areas of mutual
interest, considering them as an important component of
maintaining regional and global security," the text reads.
Russia and Venezuela ----- will continue to implement military-
technical cooperation to strengthen the defense capabilities
and ensure the security of the two countries. In addition,
the parties ------ will contribute to the formation of
an independent Russian-Venezuelan financial
infrastructure, jointly develop new oil and
natural gas fields, and develop direct
flights, in the interests of tourism.
Russia and Venezuela will also oppose the glorification of
Nazism and neo-Nazism, the rewriting of history and the
distortion of the results of World War II.
Maduro arrived in Moscow today to participate in the
celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Victory.
More than 20 foreign leaders are expected to
attend the Victory Day parade.
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Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow
--- to celebrate Victory Day
by Alexander Khomutov
(editor of the Mir dept)
May 7th, 4:10pm
(Lenta.ru)
President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping flew to
Russia to participate in the Victory Day celebrations. This is
reported by RIA Novosti.
The plane of the Chinese leader landed at Moscow's
Vnukovo-2 airport. Xi Jinping's visit to Russia is
expected to last from May 7 to May 10.
On April 30, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov
said that Moscow attaches great importance to the arrival
of Xi Jinping and is preparing for it.
The Kremlin spokesman added that a "very significant number"
of heads of state will attend the Victory Day events, which will
be celebrated together with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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APU attacked Moscow - for
the second time in an hour
by Alan Barefoot (Editor
of the "Russia" section)
May 7th, 3:56pm
(Lenta.ru)
Another UAV of the Armed ForcesUkraine (AFU) was
shot down on the approach to Moscow. This - was
announced by the mayor of the Russian capital
Sergey Sobyanin in Telegram.
This was the second attempt by Ukrainian troops -- to hit
the metropolis in less than an hour. Sobyanin published
the previous post ---- with a message about the
interception of a drone 43 minutes earlier.
Where exactly the drone was shot down is not reported.
At the same time, Sobyanin usually informs the public
about drones shot down over the Moscow region. If
aircraft are intercepted before they reach the
Moscow region, this is reported by the
heads of the relevant regions of
the Russian Federation.
Emergency services specialists are
working at the crash site, the
Mayor of Moscow said.
According to the Defense Ministry, the Armed Forces of
Ukraine fired 524 drones at Russia during the day. In
addition --- five Neptune missiles, six JDAM bombs
and two HIMARS multiple launch rocket system
(MLRS) projectiles were shot down by the air
defense systems.
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Russia Reaffirms Its Support for
Venezuela’s Entry Into BRICS
May 7th, 2:33pm
(teleSUR)
The Kremlin ------ also supports the development of ties
between Venezuela and the Eurasian Economic Union.
On Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin and
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro signed a
“Strategic Partnership and Cooperation
Agreement” in the Kremlin’s
Malachite Hall.
“The agreement consolidates the high level of Russian-
Venezuelan relations and establishes the basic
principles and guidelines ----- for the future
development of long-term cooperation,”
said Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov.
In the text of the strategic partnership agreement, Russia
reaffirmed its support for Venezuela’s proposal to join
BRICS, the economic cooperation group... led by
Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
“Russia positively appreciates the Bolivarian Republic
of Venezuela’s intention to join as a full member and
cooperate closely within the BRICS association,”
the Kremlin reported.
The document also contemplates the development of ties
between Venezuela and the Eurasian Economic Union
(EEU), seeking to strengthen the Caribbean country’s
integration into alternative multilateral mechanisms
to the Western order.
The ten-years agreement establishes a roadmap to
intensify bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors
such as the economy, investment, energy, and
mining ----- consolidating a relationship that
already includes more than 350 previous
agreements, in various areas.
Putin emphasized that this strategic partnership “will
create a solid foundation for expanding multifaceted
ties” between the two countries, while Maduro
described the relationship ---- as part of a
process of “true national liberation”
and a “second process of
independence” for
Venezuela.
Venezuela’s aspiration to join the BRICS --- is part of
the strategy of diversifying international alliances
that Caracas has implemented, in the face of
Western sanctions, seeking to strengthen
its ties with emerging powers, such as
Russia, China, and other members
of the bloc.
Izvestia was shown footage of fragments
of Hitler's jaw....... from the FSB archive
May 7th, 2:32pm
(RT.ru)
On May 7, a Izvestia journalist showed fragments of
the jaw of Nazi Germany's leader Adolf Hitler,
which are kept in the FSB archive.
During the identification of the body, it was established that
these parts belong to Hitler. This is also confirmed by the
data of the forensic medical examination, the testimony
of the dentist and nurse who treated the politician.
"In the box of "Guards" cigarettes -- is all that remains of
the man.. who wanted to wipe out entire nations from
the face of the earth. These are Hitler's teeth. And
the Fuhrer - clearly - did not follow them," the
Izvestia correspondent shared.
At the same time, it is specified that the Fuhrer had only
four teeth of his own — incisors on the lower jaw, and
the rest of the teeth were false teeth, including
gold crowns.
It is noted that fragments of jaws and teeth were transported
to Moscow in 1948, in the form of physical evidence. The
exhibits are stored, in a packet of "Guards" cigarettes.
On April 30th, the Ivanovo Region Office of the Federal Security
Service of Russia declassified archival documents concerning
Hitler's suicide, the study of his body and the last days of the
Third Reich.
As a result of their work, military counterintelligence officers
were able to reconstruct quite accurately the events that
took place in the Fuhrerbunker in the period from April
20 to 30, 1945, and establish the circumstances of
Hitler's suicide.
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Matvienko: Western special services
tried to disrupt the visit of guests
to the Victory Day Parade
by Dmytro Honcharuk
May 6th, 10:02pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Western embassies and intelligence agencies tried
to disrupt the visit to Moscow to participate in the
Victory parade of foreign leaders --- said the
Chairwoman of the Federation Council,
Valentina Matviyenko.
"I can say, that what came to the public field, is far from
everything. This --- is only a small part. We know --- we
have reliable information that, until recently, Western
embassies and special services were working locally
to disrupt the visit of high level government officials
to Moscow," Matvienko said, when interviewed
by Izvestia.
In her opinion, in the context of ---- "extremely brazen,
powerful processing" and threats against politicians
who announced plans to attend anniversary events
in Moscow, the arrival of each of them -------- is a
reflection of "an absolutely principled position
---- regarding historical truth."
As for Vladimir Zelensky's threats - against leaders who
will appear at the parade in Moscow - they should not
be left without attention and political condemnation
in a civilized society, the speaker of the Federation
Council believes.
"They are criminal. At the same time, of course, they
are not spontaneous: behind every such statement
of Zelensky ------- are the voices of Brussels and
London," the politician added.
She has no doubt that such threats "definitely do not
affect" the decision of foreign guests who plan to
visit the Russian capital.
"Those who accepted the invitation are experienced,
accomplished, smart politicians, who are able to
adequately assess reality and understand that
Russia --- has all the necessary resources to
guarantee security at the parade --- and to
prevent any provocations," Valentina
Matvienko explained.
Recall that numerous foreign guests are invited to the
anniversary celebrations in Russia - 29 leaders of
states will attend the Victory Day Parade, 13
parade military units from abroad will pass
through Red Square. On Thursday, May 8,
the main event will be the official visit
of Chinese President, Xi Jinping.
Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier announced
a truce by May 9 for humanitarian reasons: it will
operate from midnight on May 8 to midnight on
May 11, that is, three full days.
During this time, all military operations in the special
military operation zone... will be stopped. Vladimir
Zelensky ----- rejected the proposal --- and then
threatened -- that he could not guarantee the
safety of the world leaders who will come
to Moscow for the parade, on May 9.
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Lithuania's authorities - have banned
the flight of Vucic's plane to Russia
on May the 9th!
May 6th, 6:29pm
(RT.ru)
Lithuanian authorities have banned Serbian President
Aleksandar Vucic from flying through the country's
airspace to Russia, where he plans to take part
in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of
the Victory on May 9.
"The Latvian authorities have banned flights of the
Serbian plane due to 'political sensitivity to the
flight target'," the Lithuanian authorities
said in a statement.
In addition, Lithuania recently banned Slovak Prime
Minister, Robert Fico..... from flying to Russia.
Earlier, Vucic confirmed: that he
will arrive in Moscow on May 9.
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Polsat: Polish presidential candidate
Grzegorz Braun... tore down and
trampled the EU flag
May 6th, 2:05pm
(RT.ru)
Polish presidential candidate, Grzegorz Braun, who
is also a member of the European Parliament, tore
down & trampled the flag of the European Union.
After that, he wiped his shoes with it.
According to the Polsat TV channel, this happened
in the building of the Polish Ministry of Industry,
located in Katowice.
"This is Poland, not Brussels!" — said Braun,
adding that the republic will not show the
symbols of hostile organizations.
Earlier, the Polish radio station RMF FM reported
that Braun removed the flag of Ukraine, from
the city hall of Biala Podlaska.
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Only 14 EU countries ''request'' an
increase in ''defense'' spending
May 6th, 8:50am
(Prensa Latina)
Only 14 of the 27 States of the EU, asked the EU
Commission for permission to increase defense
spending under a new strategy ReArm Europe,
which ''worries Brussels'... in the face of a
failure of the plan, the Euractiv portal
reported today.
Just over half of EU Member States have formally
asked the EC for greater room for maneuver to
increase ''defense'' spending, generating
''concern'' about the possibility that
Brussels' ambitious rearmament
plan... will not reach its goal of
800 billion euros, media said.
Only 14 countries..... have formally responded to
Brussels' request to activate a national escape
clause, allowing EU capitals to increase
military spending - by an additional
1.5 percent of annual GDP --- for
4 years, without falling out of
line with the bloc's strict
budgetary regulations,
says the publication.
On March 4, the unelected president of the EC,
gauleiter Ursula von der Leyen, announced
her Rearm Europe Plan.
We, are in an era of rearmament. And Europe is
prepared to massively increase its defense
spending, said the ''High'' Diplomat.
However, many politicians in the region, considered
the European rearmament plan a crazy idea - and
expressed their opposition to the project ---
considering that the region needs more
investments in health, in education
and industry.
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Myanmar Prime Minister arrives
in Russia --- to take part in
Victory Day parade
May 5th, 5:32pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Prime Minister of the Republic of the Union of
Myanmar General Min Aung Hlaing will pay a
visit to Russia at the invitation of Russian
President Vladimir Putin and attend the
Victory Day Parade in Moscow. Local
state broadcaster Myanmar Radio
and Television (MRTV) informed
about this on May 5.
"Chairman of the State Administrative Council, Prime
Minister, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing will pay a
friendly visit to the Russian Federation at the
invitation of Russian President Vladimir
Putin," the publication says.
According to the state broadcaster, during the visit,
the Prime Minister of Myanmar plans to meet with
the leaders of the states that will come for the
holiday. Members of the State Administrative
Council of Myanmar, as well as a number of
high-ranking officials will come to Russia,
together with Khline.
_________________________________________
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Vulin
says he will visit Moscow on May 9
May 5th, 5:07pm
(RT.ru)
Serbian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Vulin
will take part in the celebrations in Moscow
on the occasion of the 80th anniversary
of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
"At the invitation of the top leadership of Russia,
Alexander Vulin will attend the traditional
military parade in Moscow on May 9 in
connection with the celebration of
the 80th anniversary of the
Victory over Fascism in
World War II," Sputnik
Serbia quoted Vulin's
press service -
as saying.
Earlier, the EU threatened to deny Serbia membership
if the country's President, Aleksandar Vucic, arrives
in Moscow on May 9.
At the same time, Vucic himself confirmed in early
May, that he would take part in the Victory Day
parade in the Russian capital, despite all the
threats of sanctions from the West.
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The President of Laos will visit Russia and
take part in the celebration of the 80th
anniversary of the Victory in the
Great Patriotic War
May 5th, 5:02pm
(Izvesti.ru)
President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Thonglun Sisulit, will attend the festive events on
the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory
in the Great Patriotic War - in Moscow. This
was reported on May 5 in the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the DPRK.
"Thonglun Sisulit, at the head of a high-level
delegation... of the Democratic People's
Republic of Laos -- will pay a working
visit to the Russian Federation from
May 8 to May 10, 2025, in order to
further strengthen - the friendly
relations and the cooperation
between the two countries -
and to participate in the
celebration of the 80th
anniversary of Victory
in the Great Patriotic
War" ----the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs of
the Republic notes.
It is specified that Sisulit will arrive in Moscow, at
the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Russia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of victory
in the Great Patriotic War --- on a grand scale, more
than 20 world leaders are expected.
The main parade of the country - in honour of the
Victory anniversary will traditionally be held on
Red Square in Moscow. It will be attended by a
number of foreign leaders, including Belarus'
President Alexander Lukashenko, China's
President Xi Jinping, and also, Brazil's
President, Lula da Silva.
As Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted - the high-
level representation of many countries at the Victory
Day Parade in Moscow, shows that they share the
importance of the May 9 holiday. In his opinion,
Russia has not just allies, but states that are
close.... in spirit and ideology.
_______________________________
Analyst: not only Hitler's Germany, but
almost all of Europe -- fought against
the USSR
by Polina Poletaeva
May 5th, 4:38pm
(RT.ru)
Political scientist, Yuri Svetov, recalled in an interview
with RT that - not only Hitler's Germany - but also
almost all of Europe, fought against the USSR
during the Great Patriotic War.
So he commented on the message of the Russian
Foreign Intelligence Service that the circle of EU
countries invited to Kiev is almost similar to the
Hitler coalition.
"As a resident of St. Petersburg -- I know very well
from history that Germans, Finns and Spaniards
participated in the siege of Leningrad... And
when they took Berlin, then... Hitler was
defended to the last, by the French,"
Svetov said.
According to him, "there are plenty
of similar examples."
"Both the British, Norwegians, and Danes --- fought on
their side. The Czech Republic in general was the
arsenal of weapons - for Hitler's Germany.
Belgium --- with its weapons factories,
was on their side. All kinds of SS
legions that existed - Estonians,
Latvians, Lithuanians ----- and
Ukrainians, fought in them,"
the source added.
The political scientist explained that some of the
European countries were able to "overcome
their past", while others... did not.
"And, after all, Europe considers it possible - not
to invite representatives of Russia, to events
related to the 80th anniversary of the
Victory," the source reminded RT.
Earlier, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria
Zakharova called Zelensky's invitation of EU leaders
to Kiev, on May 9th, a "theatre of the absurd."
_______________________________________________
Yle: Finland ----- has started training
Ukrainians to work in a timber mill
May 5th, 4:11pm
(RT.ru)
"A group of 15 Ukrainians started training in logging
skills at a ''vocational school'' in Northern Central
Finland ----- this spring," the publication says.
The initiative to launch the program, belongs to
companies in the forest industry. It is aimed at
attracting new personnel in conditions of a
labour shortage.
According to experts.. Finnish forestry companies
will need from 12 to 14 thousand new employees
over the next five years.
Earlier -- Finland came up with the idea,
of extending the law on the expulsion
of refugees.
_______________________________________
Reuters: Simion's election victory
in Romania will have a negative
impact on Ukraine
May 5th, 4:07pm
(RT.ru)
The victory -- of 38-year-old far-right candidate George
Simion in the Romanian presidential election --- may
have a negative impact on Ukraine, writes Reuters.
A Simion victory could isolate the country,
undermine private investment.... and
destabilize NATO's eastern flank.
The agency's analysts also draw attention to
Simion's negative attitude towards military
assistance to Ukraine --- from the EU.
Simion stresses that his victory in the elections
will be a victory for those who still believe in
a free Romania.
Earlier, it became known, that Simion is
leading in the first round of Romania's
presidential election.
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Trump and Conservatives Are
Trying to Manipulate the
Papal Election: Boff
May 5th, 11:09am
(teleSUR)
With less than 48 hours until the ceremony to select
Pope Francis’s successor begins, transnational
ultraconservative movements are allegedly
attempting to influence the outcome of
the Conclave, which will take place in
the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican.
Brazilian philosopher and environmentalist Leonardo
Boff — widely regarded as one of the founders of
Liberation Theology in Latin America — said
there are hopes the new pope will come
from the Global South.
“European Christianity --- is in agony. Churches are
closing because no one attends. In contrast, the
Americas are seeing the rise, of a new, source-
driven Christianity that is no longer a mirror
of Europe. After more than 500 years of a
Christian presence, new faces --- have
emerged among the faithful: bishops
who live among the people -- rather
than in palaces...... priests serving
in the peripheries, lay movements
asserting autonomy..... and many
nuns living deep in the Amazon,”
he stated.
Among the leading contenders for the papacy ---- Boff
highlighted --- Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila,
describing him as “fully aligned with Pope Francis’
vision of a Church that is poor and for the poor.”
He also pointed to Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi,
saying, “He lives in a Christian community,
rides his bicycle to the palace, and is a
strong advocate for the marginalized
.....and a Church for all, free of
discrimination.”
Boff named another possible successor --- in Cardinal
Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State and a
close ally of Francis. “He is somewhat conservative
in doctrine ------- but entirely open to a Church that
addresses the challenges of this new planetary
phase,” Boff said and warned the faithful not
to be “naive,” citing deep internal conflicts
within the Catholic Church.
“The Conclave -------- is also about power,” he said. “There
are ultraconservatives - like Cardinals Robert Sarah of
Guinea, Leo Burke of the U.S., and Gerhard Müller of
Germany - who promote an extremely conservative
Church, a true cistern ----- of stagnant water.”
These cardinals reject the reforms implemented by
Pope Francis, seek to marginalize women --- and
advocate a return to a Latin Mass.... “with the
priest facing away from the congregation.”
Boff also warned of the alleged influence of a group
called “Red Hat Report,” - which he described as
a conspiratorial network ------- funded by U.S.
ultraconservatives and wealthy figures
including Donald Trump.
“This network reportedly, uses the CIA and FBI to
collect ''personal information'' on progressive
cardinals, in an attempt to manipulate and
compromise the Conclave. Their goal - is
to prevent the election of a progressive
pope who would challenge the current
government’s direction --- and instead
install a conservative leader aligned
with authoritarian policies.”
According to Boff, the College of Cardinals... includes
various ideological currents. Some are progressive
and embrace modernity, while others are more
critical --- wary of what they see as modern
ideas --- that conflict with traditional
Christian values.
Still others, he said, are committed to Pope Francis’s
legacy - advocating for the poor - supporting more
''flexible'' moral positions, on issues such as
divorce, welcoming people with diverse
sexual orientations... and engaging in
dialogue with all sectors of society.
If no consensus emerges among these factions, Boff
said, the cardinals may choose.. “someone more
discreet” ------ who can mediate among the
various camps.
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The Head of the Ministry of Finance
of Serbia: President Aleksandar
Vucic released from hospital
by Sergey Gapchuk
May 3rd, 6:24pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has been
released from hospital. This was announced
by the Head of the Ministry of Finance of
the Republic of Serbia, Sinisha Mali.
"He left the VMA sometime after 17.00. I heard him,
he says that he feels better," the minister said
on Serbian Radio and Television.
According to him, doctors recommended Vucic to rest.
Mali added that if his condition improves, the Serbian
leader, as promised, will come to Moscow on May 9.
As the KP website wrote on May 3rd, it became known
that Vucic, who recently canceled all his scheduled
meetings, due to a sharply deteriorating state of
health, had a sudden jump in blood pressure.
Dragan Dincic, a doctor at the Belgrade Military
Medical Academy, said the Serbian president's
condition is now stable and satisfactory.
In the United States, he experienced a short-term
acute pain in his chest. Doctors in the US had
measured his blood pressure, the results
were 165/98. After that, he took
additional therapy.
Recall that on Saturday it became known that - during
his stay in Florida, Alexander Vucic unexpectedly fell
ill... and decided to return home, canceling all his
scheduled meetings in the United States.
____________________________________
Zelensky... some parties in the Parliament
do not want to ratify the deal with the US
May 3rd, 3:55pm
(RT.ru)
There are parties in the Verkhovna Rada -- that do not
want to ratify the deal with the United States on rare
earth metals. This was stated by Vladimir Zelensky.
"I'm not even talking about people... but about parties.
There are people who are determined not to do this,"
the RBC-Ukraine news agency quoted him saying.
Zelensky said that the United States, allegedly,
should cancel visas for such parliamentarians.
Earlier, a member of the House of Representatives
from the Republican Party, Marjorie Taylor Green,
said that the conclusion of an association
agreement - between Washington and
Kiev - could lead to a new conflict.
________________________________________
Maria Zakharova sharply assessed
the news about the participation
of Ukronazis in the "victory day
parade" in London
by Alexander Gamov
May 3rd, 2:27pm
(Komsomolskaya Pravda)
On Saturday, May 3, the Russian and foreign media
published strange information that: "Ukrainian
servicemen, together with British troops
-- will take part in a parade in London
- dedicated to the 80th anniversary
of the victory over Nazi Germany."
This was stated by the Minister of Defense of the
United Kingdom John Healy on the ITV channel.
I asked Maria Zakharova, Director of the Information
and Press Department of the Russian Foreign
Ministry, and official representative of the
Russian Foreign Ministry, to comment
on this topic today…
- ...Maria Vladimirovna, hello!
- Good afternoon, Alexander.
"What strange news from London… Are they going to
march there, under the slogans of Bandera? These
are the same Ukrainian Armed Forces, Ukronazis,
who, like the fascists during the Great Patriotic
War --- exterminated civilians in the Kursk
border area… What do you think about
all this? Your comment is
very welcome…
''There is such an expression - "in the spring
we will find out who shat where."
It turns out that - after 80 years, we found out
who, how and with whom, was shitting then.
"Well said. Briefly and clearly. Thank
you, Maria Vladimirovna!''
Immortal Regiment campaign
held in Beijing
May 3rd, 2:05pm
(Izvestia.ru)
In the Chinese capital Beijing, an action "Immortal
Regiment" was held, several hundred Russians
and Chinese citizens took part in it. This was
reported on May 3 in the Russian House
in Beijing.
It is noted --- that the event dedicated to the 80th
anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic
War (WWII) -- was held on the territory of the
Russian Embassy in China. The march ---
was led by Ambassador Igor Morgulov.
Citizens of Belarus also joined the action. According
to the Russian House --- the organizers received
applications for participation from about 800
people living outside the embassy --- and
more than 100 applications from those
who are located on its territory.
The Immortal Regiment was supported by the
Chinese volunteer group of Russian culture
and history lovers "Moscow – Beijing".
Earlier, Slovakia, Serbia and Moldova also
announced plans to hold an "Immortal
Regiment" action - dedicated to the
anniversary of the Victory.
In 2025, May 9th marks the 80th anniversary of victory
in the Great Patriotic War. In January 1945, the Soviet
army launched an offensive on Berlin. As a result of
the fighting, at 00:43 Moscow time on May the 9th,
the commanders-in-chief --- signed the act of the
unconditional surrender of Germany --- which
served as the end of the war.
_________________________________
"Broke through the bottom".
by Anastasia Alimpieva (editor of
the Operational Information Dept)
May 3rd, 1:40pm
(Lenta.ru)
In Russia, they reacted to Zelensky's warning to
world leaders about the possible danger on
May 9 in Moscow.
Zakharova called Zelensky's words a threat
to those veterans who come to the parade.
Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky rejected the Russian
proposal for a 3-day truce on Victory Day, calling
the initiative "a theatrical production to create
an atmosphere of Russia's withdrawal from
isolation." The Ukrainian leader --- also
stressed that Kiev cannot guarantee
the safety of foreign leaders who
come to Moscow for the
Victory Day Parade.
At the same time, he pointed out that, instead of
a three-day truce, military operations should be
stopped for 30 days. "Why a 30-day cease-fire?
Because it is impossible to agree on anything
in three, five, seven days," he explained.
Zakharova called Zelensky a coward
and a traitor who threatens veterans
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Maria Zakharova, called
Zelensky's words ---- about Kiev's unwillingness to
provide security to world leaders... during the
Victory Day parade in Moscow - a classic
threat of an international terrorist.
''Today, it broke through the bottom: now -- it threatens
the physical security of the veterans who will come
to the parades and celebrations on the holy day.''
She also stressed that Zelensky betrayed his own
grandfather - a front-line soldier - and his people.
State Duma Deputy, Alexey Chepa, in turn, noted that
the purpose of Zelensky's statements is to disrupt a
major international event -- the 80th anniversary of
victory in the Great Patriotic War - and reduce the
role of the Soviet Union in World War II.
"Let [world leaders] --- not be afraid to visit Moscow on
May 9. We will take all measures. Even if there is any
attempt to commit a terrorist act, it will be stopped,"
the parliamentarian said.
After Zelensky's statements, Russia threatened
that May the 10th --- in Kiev --- may not come.
Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council
Dmitry Medvedev spoke about Zelensky's words.
''Green unshaven schmuck --- said it rejects Putin's
proposal - Putin's announcement of a three-day
truce on May 9 - ''cannot ensure the safety of
the world leaders in Moscow.'' And who is
looking --- for its guarantees? Just a
verbal provocation. No more
than that.''
In his opinion, Zelensky himself, understands,
that in the event of a real provocation from
the Ukrainian side... on Victory Day...
"No one guarantees that May 10
will come in Kiev."
Vladimir Putin... announced a truce in the special
military operation zone, timed to coincide with
the celebration - of the 80th anniversary of
Victory in the Great Patriotic War, which
will operate from zero hours from 7 to 8
May to zero hours from 10 to 11 May.
At this time, Russia will stop all
military operations.
The offer of a truce to Ukraine
on Victory Day ------ was a test
Commenting on Zelensky's refusal of the three-day
truce... Russia's presidential press secretary,
Dmitry Peskov, noted that this proposal
...was a test of Kiev's readiness
for the peace process.
The representative of the Kremlin noted, that
Moscow ---- expects Ukraine to take actions
aimed at de-escalation during the holidays.
"The regime's ''unwillingness'' to respond directly to
the proposal made by Russia - clearly shows that
the ideological basis of the current Kiev regime
is neo-Nazism. And the victory over Hitler's
Germany, apparently, is not a holiday...
for them," he stressed.
___________________________
on the torture of Russian prisoners
of war ------ in Ukraine
May 2nd, 5:12pm
(Izvestia.ru)
The UN Committee against Torture has expressed
concern about reports of ill-treatment of Russian
soldiers... held captive by the Armed Forces of
Ukraine (AFU). This is stated in the report of
the institute on the results of studying the
situation in Ukraine.
"It (the committee. - Ed.) is concerned about reports
containing allegations of torture, ill-treatment,
threats, and humiliation in relation to Russian
prisoners of war - allegedly committed by the
Ukrainian armed forces," the document says.
In addition, the UN body drew attention - to reports
of the insufficiently thorough investigation of the
crimes ...committed by the Ukrainian Armed
Forces and nationalist battalions - during
the fighting in the Donbas - since 2014.
"The Committee emphasizes -- that the prohibition
of torture is non-derogable (cannot be infringed
under any circumstances), and no special
circumstances can be invoked to justify
torture," the report says.
Earlier, on December 31, the Office of the United
Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
(OHCHR) ..published a report on the situation
in Ukraine from September - November 2024.
According to the document, 24 out of 25 Russian
prisoners interviewed in Lviv -- stated that they
had been subjected to torture or ill-treatment
during the year.
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Lebanon - Braces for Municipal Elections
as of May 4: Remarks Affirm
Local Nature of Vote
May 2nd, 2:35pm
(al Manar
After a 3-year delay.. the municipal elections in
Lebanon will start as of May 4, 2025, in Mount
Lebanon governorate, knowing that the rest
of the five key governorates will witness
the vote ......every weekend of the
same month.
Ministry of Interior has set the dates for holding the
municipal and mayoral elections across various
governorates, as follows:
– Mount Lebanon: May 4, 2025
– North Lebanon and Akkar: May 11, 2025.
– Beirut, Bekaa, and Baalbek-Hermel: May 18, 2025
– South Lebanon and Nabatieh: May 25, 2025.
The municipal electoral bodies are invited at least one
month prior to the election date in each governorate.
In Mount Lebanon, the municipal councils of 64 towns
have won by acclamation, while the rest of the towns
will witness a competition on Sunday.
The various parties --- announced their lists of
candidates for the municipal elections,
confirming the local nature of the vote
and highlighting the importance of
serving the people in this regard.
In a televised speech on Monday --- via Al-Manar TV,
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem
-- highlighted the importance of the upcoming
municipal elections, stressing that “certain
political conditions must be met to ensure
that the elections are held properly and
contribute to building a sound state ----
thereby leading to Lebanon’s revival.”
His Eminence called on municipal candidates - to be
competent, popular, and interested in public affairs.
He also called on citizens --- for a “strong turnout and
active participation” in the elections, emphasizing
that it will help drive the country’s development
and instill a sense of shared national
responsibility.
It is worth noting that the municipal vote is held every
six years. In 2016, the Lebanon witnessed the latest
municipal elections; however, due to a coincidence
with the parliamentary elections, the municipal
vote was delayed in 2022 for one year.
In 2023, financial burdens pushed the authorities
to delay the elections. In 2024, the security
considerations --- of the Israeli attacks on
Lebanon, especially the South, delayed
the entitlement.... until 2025.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
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Odessa residents carry flowers
to the House of Trade Unions
in memory of those killed
in 2014
May 2nd, 2:02pm
(RT.ru)
Residents of Odessa carry flowers to the House
of Trade Unions, where, on May 2nd, 2014, the
opponents of the coup in Ukraine were killed.
"On the anniversary... of the tragic events of May 2nd,
2014, in Odessa, residents of the city - come to lay
flowers on the Kulikovo field. There is very strict
security at the entrance, and the police require
a passport,'' reports "Country.na".
According to journalists, there are police
on the square - with machine guns
and anti-drone weapons.
The tragedy in the House of Trade Unions in Odessa
occurred on May 2, 2014. Then, as a result of the
clashes between supporters and opponents of
the Euromaidan, pro-Ukrainian activists and
nationalists -- destroyed the camp of the
anti-Maidan supporters, on Kulikovo
Pole Square.
The conflict --- resulted in the arson of the House of
Trade Unions, where anti-Maidan supporters tried
to hide. Many people were burned alive, some
were poisoned by smoke. In total, 48 people
were killed that day, 42 of them in the
House of Trade Unions, and more
than 250 ...were injured.
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Venezuela’s --- ‘Return to the
Homeland’ Plan Welcomes
174 Migrants
May 2nd, 8:35am
(teleSUR)
The number of citizens who have returned to
the country has reached 3,472 since the
reactivation of the plan.
On Friday, 174 Venezuelan migrants deported
from the US arrived at Simon Bolivar Airport
in Maiquetia, La Guaira state, on a flight
operated by the state-owned airline
CONVIASA --- from Texas.
The new group of migrants ----- was received by a
Bolivarian government delegation led by Interior
Minister Diosdado Cabello. With this new group,
the number of Venezuelans who have returned
to the country has reached 3,472 since the
reactivation of the plan ordered by
President Nicolas Maduro --- to
promote the socioeconomic
reintegration of returnees.
This group includes eight children, 148 men, and 18
women, six of whom are mothers. Cabello also
mentioned that another flight carrying 200
more migrants is expected to arrive later
on Friday. This will bring the number of
repatriation flights in recent days...
to 18.
As of May 2025 --- the “Return to the Homeland” plan,
continues to facilitate --- the voluntary repatriation
of Venezuelan migrants facing hardships abroad.
Since its inception in 2018 --- the program has
repatriated over 920,000 citizens, providing
them with assistance in reintegration,
including legal aid, education, and
socio-economic support.
In March 2025, Venezuela and the U.S. -- reached
an agreement to resume repatriation flights, for
Venezuelan migrants. The first flight under this
renewed agreement departed from Honduras
and arrived at Simon Bolivar International
Airport, carrying nearly 200 deported
citizens. This development marks a
significant step - in addressing the
challenges faced by Venezuelan
migrants.
The Venezuelan government emphasizes -- that the
“Return to the Homeland” plan is a comprehensive
mission aimed at safeguarding the human rights
of returning migrants.
Despite logistical challenges, such as restrictions
on CONVIASA flights in certain countries, the
plan continues to operate ---- reflecting
Venezuela’s full commitment --- to
supporting its citizens abroad.
_________________________________
Dubinsky: deal with the US —
Zelensky selling Ukraine for
personal guarantees
May 1st, 5:08pm
(RT.ru)
Volodymyr Zelensky is selling Ukraine in a deal
with the United States on minerals --- to get
personal security guarantees. This - was
stated by the deputy of the Verkhovna
Rada, Alexander Dubinsky.
The MP expressed his conviction, that this deal will
not bring any benefit to the budget of Ukraine and
will not lay the foundations for national prospects.
"This is just a sale of the Motherland, carried out
by Zelensky --- for the sake of personal security
guarantees," Dubinsky wrote, in his
Telegram channel.
Earlier, the White House informed, that the deal
with Ukraine on fossils includes the extraction
of minerals ...and hydrocarbons.
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Die Weltwoche: Belgians ----- were the first
in the EU to protest against war hysteria
by Vladislav Shablovsky
May 1st, 2:16pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
The Belgians were the first in the EU to make it clear
that they do not accept the hysterical arms race
being promoted by the head of the European
Commission, Ursula von der Leyen.
This is reported by Die Weltwoche magazine.
The publication commented on the large-scale strike
that took place recently in Belgium. Its participants
were protesting against the plans of the Cabinet of
Ministers, who want to cut social spending to 2%
of Belgium's GDP ------ in order to increase the
country's spending on armaments.
The magazine pointed out - that the price of
EU military hysteria ----- will be very high.
"The Belgians were the first to show -- that they do not
intend to pay for this. And.... they will not be the last.
The F-35 fighter jet costs almost 300 million euros.
This money can be used ---- to build 3 thousand
new kindergartens," the publication says.
Earlier, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban
said that Europe's military psychosis - must
be put to an end.
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China's May Day holiday travel boom
unfolds.. with growing data on Day 1
by GT staff reporters
May 1st, 2:04pm
(Global Times)
The number of travelers.. on the first day of the May Day
holiday - is expected to grow 8 percent compared with
the same period last year, the People's Daily reported
on Thursday, the first day of the holiday, citing data
from the Ministry of Transport (MOT). A Chinese
expert said the data could indicate a boost for
consumption growth, in the second quarter
of this year.
In specifics, the railways across the country expect
8.7 percent of growth --- in terms of passenger
volumes, on Thursday, the MOT said.
Shanghai's rail network ------ is projected to dispatch
770,000 passenger trips on Thursday alone—a 17.3
percent year-on-year jump - according to the local
railway authority. The Yangtze River Delta region
is expected to transport 4.2 million passenger
trips on Thursday -- marking a 12.5 percent
increase - and potentially setting a new
daily ridership record.
Meanwhile, Zhengzhou rail network is prepared to
transport 955,000 passengers... on the holiday's
first day.
Roadways are equally busy, with national highways
forecasting an average daily traffic volume of 62
million vehicles—an 8.1 percent rise over 2024.
On Thursday, the road traffic is expected
to reach 2.1 times its normal levels ------
according to the Ministry of Transport.
Notably, Hengqin port --- in Zhuhai, South China's
Guangdong Province, recorded over 10,000 daily
vehicle crossings for the first time Wednesday.
This is also the seventh time this year that it
has set a new historical high.
Airports ---- are also experiencing a travel boom.
Shanghai's two airports are expected to handle
12,000 flights and 1.88 million passenger trips
during the five-day holiday ----------- with daily
passenger volumes up 10.9% year-on-year.
During the five-day May Day holiday in 2025, Beijing
Capital International Airport is expected to handle
957,000 passenger trips, with a daily average of
191,000, and facilitate 5,880 flights, averaging
1,176 per day.
On April 25, the airport's international and regional
passenger throughput, exceeded 5 million trips, a
19 percent year-on-year increase -- with notable
growth in traffic to and from South Korea, the
UK, and the UAE, the Global Times learned.
China Southern Group, plans to operate 23,000 flights
between April 29 to May 6, offering 4.45 million seats
to meet rising demand, the Global Times learned...
from the airlines.
Travel platforms ----- are capturing emerging travel
trends. Data provided by qunar.com to the Global
Times, shows a steady rise in flight and hotel
reservations --- with bookings for high-star
hotels surging by 30% in some counties.
Travelers are increasingly seeking out unique
experiences, such as pet-friendly vacations
and laid-back "stroll vacations" ...that
emphasize leisurely exploration.
In domestic travel, major cities like Beijing, Guangzhou
and Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province,
and Shanghai - are once again taking centre stage,
projected to attract nearly 60 percent of tourists
across the country during the holiday, CCTV
reported on Thursday, citing big data.
Analysis of international roaming data -- showed that
orders for international roaming services surged by
over 50 percent year-on-year, in the week leading
up to the holiday.
Short-haul outbound trips to Japan, South Korea, and
Southeast Asia accounted for more than 60 percent
of bookings, while long-haul journeys to Europe
saw a 27% increase. Boosted by favourable
policies; such as transit visa exemption
and tax refund services, China ---- is
becoming an increasingly popular
destination for foreign visitors.
In the same pre-holiday week, the tourists from visa-
exempt countries ---- made up nearly 70 percent of
arrivals, with the number of visitors from France,
Mexico, Austria, Russia, and Germany, soaring
by more than 79 percent, according to CCTV.
As... one of the major national holidays, the May Day
break has long served as a barometer of consumer
trends. Based on the current travel platform data,
actual consumption during this period is likely to
surpass initial expectations, Hu Qimu, deputy
secretary-general ...of the digital-real
economies integration Forum 50,
told the Global Times.
This will have a strong driving effect - on consumer
service sectors such as catering, accommodation,
and transportation, boosting consumption growth
in the second quarter and playing a key role in
overall consumption expansion, Hu said.
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In Britain, they spoke about the danger ------ of Kiev
repeating the fate of Vietnamese Saigon
by Igor Dmitrov (Editor of
the "Russia" section)
May 1st, 1:12pm
(Lenta.ru)
Kiev may repeat the fate of Saigon during the Vietnam
War, which threatens the United States with "terrible
consequences". The UK newspaper, the Telegraph
writes - about Washington's hegemony.
"Saigon 2.0 in Kiev will have more terrible
consequences... for the primacy of the
United States and the world order,"
the article says.
It is noted that the loss of Saigon - was a heavy blow for
Washington, as it determined the final fall of the South
Asian state ------ which the US ....tried to prevent.
In May 2024, former Swedish Prime Minister, Carl, said
that a Russian victory in Ukraine, would be "another
Saigon or Kabul" for the United States, as it would
play a destructive role ----- against the power of
Washington.
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Participants in marches are
harassed in El Salvador
May 1st, 10:16am
(Prensa Latina)
Press media in El Salvador today --- denounced
harassment actions against residents who
were heading to the marches for May 1
in the country's capital.
The checkpoints reported by the activists & cited by the
newspaper El Mundo were in the vicinity of the capital
and other sectors in the east and north of the country.
Social organizations and citizens... who were heading to
the march - this Thursday, May 1st, reported on social
networks that agents of the National Civil Police
(PNC) and other authorities confiscated cell
phones and installed checkpoints.... on
the access streets to San Salvador.
The Humanitarian Legal Aid - reported on its X account
about the seizure of cell phones by the Police --- from
people from San Marcos Lempa, and those attending
the Island march del Espíritu Santo, municipality of
Jiquilisco in Usulután Oeste, added the publication.
While in the Plaza Salvador del Mundo --- in this capital,
-- hundreds of people were preparing a demonstration
towards the city centre to demand job improvements
among other claims ----- that include the freedom of
detainees under the emergency regime, and who
are presumed innocent.
More than 80 social organizations confirmed - that they
will march this Thursday, from the Divino Salvador del
Mundo square to the Civic Square --- to denounce the
violations of labour rights, demand a reinstatement
of laid-off public employees -- and demand a 40%
increase in the minimum wage.
On that route --- but from Cuscatlán Park, another
demonstration called by the Popular Resistance
and Rebellion Bloc will take place ------ in which
unions will participate, & social organizations
and members of political parties, such as the
Farabundo Martí National Liberation Front
(FMLN).
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Cuba reiterates gratitude to China
--- reinforces energy cooperation
April 30th, 11:05am
(Prensa Latina)
The Minister of Energy and Mines of Cuba,
Vicente la O, today, thanked China for its
support in the energy transition process
and valued its meetings in the Asian
giant - as positive.
The minister made these comments - during a
dialogue with members of the state mission
of the Antillean nation, here - within the
framework of his official visit to
this country.
The two countries -- which celebrate the 65th
anniversary of diplomatic relations this year,
maintain multisectoral cooperation in which
their energy collaboration ------ is strategic.
In fact, during this visit by the Cuban minister
the two nations signed a memorandum for
cooperation --- in the geological and
mining sectors.
The Cuban ambassador to China, Alberto Blanco,
reported on his X account that the document
was signed within the framework of the
meeting with Guan Zhiou, head of the
Ministry of Natural Resources.
According to the official website of the China
Geological Survey, the Asian side high-
lighted that cooperation in geology
and mining is a key component
..of the pragmatic relations
between both countries.
Guan Zhiou proposed advancing in specific areas,
among them - he mentioned the joint request for
resource research projects, the promotion of
business alliances for mining exploitation
and technology transfers, through the
training of Cuban professionals.
He also suggested, deepening links with
international centres - and stressed the
importance of implementing initiatives
such as geological parks.
As part of his agenda, the minister previously visited
Shandong province, where he exchanged, with local
authorities, the opportunities for cooperation in the
energy transition and mining sectors, and human
resources training.
Last December, Cuba and China carried out the
exchange of signatures... that formalizes an
investment project in renewable energies
- that foresees the installation of seven
photovoltaic parks of 5 megawatts
each ------ in six Cuban provinces.
Shortly after, the Asian giant sent donation batches
of parts and accessories for the island's generator
set equipment, as part of the implementation of
consensus between the two countries.
The National Electrical System of the Antillean nation
has suffered significant damage, in recent months,
which caused prolonged blackouts throughout
the country.
Cuba denounced the consequences in this sector of
the economic, commercial and financial blockade
imposed by the United States for more than six
decades, a policy that has intensified in
recent years.
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Peskov: Russia - only under Putin
- paid off the US for Lend-lease
by Tatiana Zamakhina
April 30th, 10:01am
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Russia paid off its debt to the United States for aid
provided to the Soviet Union, under the lend-lease
program during World War II only under President
Vladimir Putin. This was stated by the press
secretary of the head of state --- Dmitry
Peskov, at the educational marathon
of the Znanie society.
The Kremlin official noted that the last payment under
these obligations was made by the president, in 2006.
The total amount of US aid provided to the USSR
was about $ 11 billion, which is equivalent to
about $ 200 billion --- in today's money.
Peskov acknowledged the role of lend-lease supplies
of cars, planes, tanks and ammunition in the victory
over the Nazis. At the same time, he stressed that
the Soviet Union would have prevailed --- even
without this support, which, in fact, was
a paid for service.
For comparison, the US supplied the USSR with 18,000
aircraft, while Soviet factories --- produced 118,000
units - during the war years. As Peskov recalled,
Joseph Stalin, who led the country to victory,
showed tremendous perseverance, in both
domestic, industrial - and foreign policy.
However, the Kremlin spokesman urged
to remember the help of the allies ---
and be grateful for it.
In addition, the presidential press secretary criticized
the modern educational literature of the US, which
exaggerates the role of the US... in the defeat
of fascism.
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Panamanian Indigenous Peoples
Support Social Protests
April 30th, 9:26am
(teleSUR)
Indigenous Peoples of Panama (COONAPIP)
expressed its support for the protests
being carried out --- by teachers,
workers, & students, against
the policies implemented by
President Jose Mulino.
More specifically - they oppose Law 462, which seeks
to privatize social security - and the memorandum of
understanding with the United States, which allows
for the presence of foreign military forces on
Panamanian soil. Below is the full
COONAPIP statement:
“The National Coordinating Body of Indigenous
Peoples of Panama, which brings together the
twelve comarcal territories and collective
indigenous lands of the country, hereby
declares - to the Panamanian people
and the national and international
community - the following:
1. We firmly support the peaceful protest of the
teachers, recognizing their legitimate right to
demand better labour and social conditions
for the benefit of the entire nation and to
express their discontent ---- with the
proposed reforms to Law 462 of
the Social Security Fund.
2. We strongly oppose the reopening of open-pit mining
projects — an activity.. that has demonstrated severe
environmental, social, and cultural impacts, causing
irreversible harm to our territories ----- and to
Mother Nature.
3. We categorically reject the demand made by the
President of the United States, Donald Trump, for
unrestricted transit of U.S. vessels through the
Panama Canal. We demand strict adherence
to the Neutrality Treaty and the Organic
Law of the Canal ------ sovereign legal
instruments that equitably regulate
transits and applicable tariffs for
all nations, without exception.
4. As Indigenous peoples, we reaffirm our commitment
to dialogue, respect, and social peace. We believe in
building solutions through consensus and the full
participation of all sectors.
5. We demand --- that the National Government
immediately address the just demands of the
Panamanian people and Indigenous peoples
and seek real solutions that ensure the
well-being, human rights ----- and
sustainable future of Panama.
From within our territories, we remain on high alert
and in permanent mobilization in defense of life,
dignity --- and the self-determination of our
peoples. Unity, resilience, and dignity
for the Indigenous peoples and the
Panamanian people!”
______________________________________
Journalist Miller - revealed why Britain
is seeking the defeat of the Russian
Federation in Ukraine
by Alexey Komolov
April 29th, 8:08pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
Britain is facing serious economic problems ---- and
therefore hopes to achieve the defeat of Russia in
Ukraine, according to UK journalist Johnny Miller.
"The British economy is in a very difficult situation.
Their only hope is to defeat Russia and loot the
loot," he wrote on his social networks.
At the same time, he criticized British politicians,
whose anti-Russian position was a mistake, and
who "would rather see Europe burn - than admit
that they were wrong."
Earlier, the Times newspaper wrote that the UK played
a more significant role in the conflict in Ukraine, than
was previously known. It is noted that the degree of
London's involvement in the fighting, including the
development of military plans for the Armed
Forces of Ukraine and the transfer of
intelligence, for the most part
remained... "hidden".
So, the British military secretly visited Ukraine to equip
the AFU aircraft with Storm Shadow missiles, and also
went to Kiev to train Ukrainians in the use of NLAW
anti-tank installations.
In January, London and Kiev signed an agreement on
a 100-year partnership between Ukraine and Britain,
which should "strengthen cooperation" between
the countries in the Black, Azov & Baltic Seas.
The agreement has a secret part.
In Ukraine, there were assessments, that Britain is
acting in its classic manner in relation to Ukraine
- robbing weak countries.
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Oreshkin called BRICS a key
force in the global economy
April 29th, 11:57am
(Izvestia.ru)
The BRICS countries are becoming a key force in
the global economy. This was stated on April 29
by Dpty Head of the Presidential Administration
(AP) of the Russian Federation Maxim Oreshkin
- during the open dialogue "The Future of the
world. A new platform for global growth".
According to him, BRICS acts not only as an
association of countries, but also as an
important factor contributing to the
movement forward ------ of the
world economy.
"What is very important, is that BRICS is not an
alliance against anyone. The main principles
on which this organization operates are the
principles of consensus. That is, no
decision is made here if at least
one country opposes it,"
Oreshkin said.
The Deputy head of the Presidential Administration
clarified ------ that the BRICS countries are actively
expressing various initiatives in a variety of areas.
This approach takes into account the interests
of all participants and contributes to the
development of solutions aimed at
the common good.
International Open Dialogue "The Future of the World.
New Global Growth Platform" is held at the National
Centre "Russia" ------ from April 28 to 30
Earlier in the day, Oreshkin noted the growing role
of the BRICS countries --- in the global economy.
According to him - at the beginning of the XXI
century, the BRICS countries accounted for
less than 25% of the world economy.
However, according to the latest
data, this figure has grown
to a third.
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BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting
kicked off in Rio de Janeiro
by Yuri Kogalov
April 28th, 4:36pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
The meeting of the BRICS foreign Ministers began at
the Itamarati Palace in Rio de Janeiro. Today, the
ministers will take part in two sessions on the
role of BRICS in addressing global and
regional crises - and on reforming
the international governance
institutions. However the
range of issues, is
naturally much
broader.
On the eve of the meeting, Russian Foreign Minister
Sergey Lavrov -- gave an interview to the largest
Brazilian newspaper O Globo. By the way, it is
extremely difficult to find a copy of this
issue on sale, almost all the copies
that appeared on the shelves of
tents and shops in the centre
of Rio de Janeiro --- were
sold out.
So, one way or another, many Brazilians
will read Lavrov's interview.
Journalists, first of all, were interested in Lavrov's
position on negotiations with Ukraine. And they
put on the front page his idea that "Kiev does
not demonstrate the ability to negotiate."
And the interview itself was published
under the headline, which can be
translated as "The ball is on
the side of Ukraine."
And this - is despite the fact that many other topics
were touched upon in the conversation. So, Lavrov
drew attention to the desire of the countries of
the Global South to reduce their dependence
on Western currencies, and that BRICS
is working on creating reliable
payment systems.
However, according to the Russian minister -- it is
"premature" to talk about switching to the BRICS
single currency as long as we are talking about
increasing the share of payments in national
currencies. By the way the same position is
held by Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro
Vieira, his statement was distributed
today - by the Foreign Ministry of
the republic.
Similarly, our countries' positions on the need to
reform the UN Security Council are consistent.
"The formation of a multipolar world order implies
the expansion.... of representation in the UN
Security Council of the Global South and
East - that is, the countries of Asia,
Africa and Latin America,"
Lavrov said.
As for BRICS, the Minister stressed that today
the association - is a centre for coordinating
the interests of the majority of the world's
leading countries.
By the way -- this was also discussed at the talks
between Russian and Chinese Foreign Ministers
Sergey Lavrov and Wang Yi, which took place
before the meeting.
The Ministers pointed out that ---- at present ---- "a fair,
multipolar world order is emerging", which should be
based on the recognition of the sovereign equality of
all states. Russia, China and other BRICS members,
as Lavrov noted, are "active participants in these
changes ----- we are at the forefront of the
movement for justice and equality."
"At present, the battle between unilateral actions
and multilateralism is acute. The fight against
hegemony - is unfolding on a global scale,"
Wang Yi said.
The Ministers agreed to "expand and deepen solidarity
and cooperation -- within the developing world and
growing economies, to constantly increase the
attractiveness and authority -- of the greater
BRICS, and give a powerful impetus to the
development & prosperity of the world."
And then we went to the meeting itself. It takes
place behind closed doors for journalists.
Media representatives - hope to learn more about
the meeting, only at a press conference. And, as
correspondents from the different countries
gathered here note, they dream of asking
Sergey Lavrov... a question.
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Pyrenean blackout: large-scale
power outage occurred in
Spain and Portugal
by Alexander Kondratiev,
and Ekaterina Zakaryan
April 28th, 4:25pm
(Gazeta.ru)
In Spain, Portugal and the regions of France bordering
the Iberian Peninsula, a sudden, widespread power
outage occurred around 13:30 Moscow time.
Reliable causes of the incident are still unknown, and
versions ranging from a technological accident to a
cyberattack are being considered. In cities, traffic
lights, subways, and airports, do not work -- and
railway traffic and traffic in automobile tunnels
are stopped. Almost all banks, cafes & shops
are closed, there are no lights in the homes
of residents, and there are interruptions
in mobile communication.
A massive power outage occurred, in large areas of
Spain, Portugal, the Basque Country and in several
regions of France at 12: 32 local time (13:32
Moscow time).
According to El Pais, at the moment the causes of the
incident are unknown. The company Red Eléctrica,
which manages the Spanish electricity
networks is investigating the causes
of the incident ---- and working to
eliminate the consequences.
"The power outage is exceptional and completely
extraordinary -- it will take from 6 to 10 hours
to resolve it", said Eduardo Prieto, Director
of the Electric Grid Operation Service of
Red Eléctrica.
In Spain, no trains run, airports are closed, public
transport running on electricity is stopped, and
traffic lights --- are turned off. Many shops and
cafes have closed (some work by accepting
cash), there are interruptions in mobile
communications ----- and there is an
increased demand ----- for battery-
powered radios among residents.
On the access roads to Barcelona, there
are queues...... up to 17 kilometres long.
Power grid operator Red Eléctrica reported that as of
17:00 Moscow time, it was possible to restore power
to substations in several areas of the north, south
and west of the Iberian Peninsula, but the work
is far from complete. "The main goal at this
stage of recovery is to provide voltage in
generating groups," the company said.
The widespread blackout --------- also affected Spanish
hospitals, but this only partially affected the work of
most of them: medical institutions quickly switched
to power from generators. Measures are being
taken.. to save electricity, all unnecessary
lighting is turned off, and the treatment
of patients mostly goes on as usual.
Until the power supply is fully restored, all surgical
operations, except for emergency ones, have
been canceled. There are problems with
access to electronic medical records,
which - in some cases - makes it
difficult to make a diagnosis.
Even sports competitions have stopped. According to
Reuters, the game at the Masters tennis tournament
in Madrid was suspended --- and the 15th racket of
the tournament Grigor Dimitrov and his rival from
Great Britain, Jacob Fearnley, left the court
after the scoreboard went out and the
cameras above the court
...turned off.
What is known about the causes
To date, the reason for such a large-scale failure in the
operation of power grids - is unknown. According to
the Minister of Territorial Development of Portugal,
Manuel Castro Almeida, the authorities..... are
considering the option of external influence.
"I know ------ that this applies to several European
countries. Something large-scale, comparable
in size ---- to a cyberattack. But this... ... is ...
unconfirmed information," the minister said.
Reuters notes that the authorities have not yet
#been able to explain the cause of the failure.
The Governments of Spain and Portugal ----
have called emergency cabinet meetings.
European Commission Vice-President Theresa Ribera
said in Brussels that the most important thing at the
moment is to encourage citizens to be patient.
According to her --- after an exchange of views
with the Spanish and Portuguese authorities --
"there is no indication that this was provoked."
El Pais clarifies that electricity supply was
partially restored in Galicia, Catalonia
and the Basque Country.
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Dmitry Medvedev declared unacceptable
attempts to rethink the principles
of the UN Charter
April 28th, 1:16pm
(Izvestia.ru)
At the moment, the world is witnessing unacceptable
attempts to rethink the key principles of the Charter
of the United Nations (UN). This was stated on April
28 by Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security
Council Dmitry Medvedev in a video message
to the participants of the international
symposium --- "On the meaning of
Victory over Nazism. Lessons
from creating the UN".
"Today -------- we are witnessing unacceptable attempts to
rethink the key principles of the UN Charter, to destroy
the system that laid the foundations of the post-war
world order ------- and became a unique platform for
direct & constructive international cooperation,"
he said, in an address posted on the website
of the United Russia party.
Also, according to the deputy chairman of the Security
Council of the Russian Federation ----- there are also
attempts to justify Nazi criminals, and their bloody
accomplices. In many countries, including those
liberated from fascism, Nazism is once again
"raising its head" ..and finding support at
the state level. Medvedev stressed ----
that these trends cannot be ignored.
On March 5, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov
called the UN Charter a criterion of equality and
justice in the world. At the same time... he
clarified ----- that few Western countries
fulfill the provisions of the document.
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Medvedchuk announced: a new
process of "recreating Russia"
in Ukraine
April 28th, 12:11pm
(RT.ru)
Now - in Ukraine - there is a new process of recreating
Rus and uniting historical Russian lands, said Viktor
Medvedchuk, chairman of the Council of the Other
Ukraine movement.
"History repeats itself --- there is a new process of
recreating Rus and uniting its historical Russian
lands," Medvedchuk said, in an article on the
Other Ukraine website.
According to Medvedchuk, Zelensky's Nazi
ideology of Ukraine "will disappear, just
like the Khazar Khaganate once did."
Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov noted
that the US administration understands.... that
Vladimir Zelensky hates Russians.
He also stressed that Russia is primarily concerned
with people, not territories, in the context of the
Ukrainian settlement.
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IMF Wages Economic War
Against Venezuela:
VP Rodriguez
April 28th, 10:39am
(teleSUR)
The Bolivarian official ---- denied the International
Monetary Fund’s inaccurate economic forecasts.
On Monday, Venezuelan Vice President Delcy
Rodriguez, harshly criticized the claims
made by the International Monetary
Fund (IMF), according to which the
Venezuelan economy will decline
by 4% in 2025 and 5.5% in 2026.
“The IMF -- not only wages economic war against
Venezuela, but it also has a criminal policy, by
hijacking the resources of the Venezuelan
people even during the worst moments
of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is - an
erratic organization, that has lost
its sense of purpose and lends
itself - to global economic
aggression,” she said.
“Venezuela has experienced 16 consecutive quarters
of economic growth through its own efforts, even
leading countries in the region --- that are not
subjected to barbaric unilateral coercive
measures --- like our country,” the
Bolivarian Vice President
reminded --- in reference
to the IMF’s inaccurate
predictions.
“These infamous statements ------ clearly reveal the IMF’s
bias, and its pirate-like predictions against Venezuela.
Its bad intentions & double standards are undeniable.
Its nature has been distorted, and it has become an
instrument --- of the decaying hegemonism of the
global North,” Rodriguez added.
“Venezuela will continue, laboriously and in national
unity, to remove the obstacles that aim to prevent
its right to development,” the Bolivarian Vice
President concluded.
On Sunday, Rodriguez arrived in the city of Shanghai
to continue her work visit to China, with the goal of
strengthening cooperation ties between the
two countries.
“We have arrived in Shanghai - the centre of
technological innovation --- and the main
financial hub of the People’s Republic
of China, as well as a model and
a reference ---- in economic
development,” she said.
She also highlighted, that Venezuela will
further deepen its close, and mutually
beneficial cooperation with China,
and explore new opportunities
for exchange --- in favour of
the people.
Previously, Rodriguez met in Beijing with Chinese Vice
President Han Zheng to follow up on the agreements
reached by both countries. During her stay in the
Asian country, the Venezuelan Vice President
will review the status of over 600 bilateral
agreements signed in previous years, in
sectors such as energy, technology,
infrastructure, education,
and health.
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Mexico Refuses to Subordinate
to U.S. Cattle Import Threat
April 28th, 8:31 am
(teleSUR)
The Trump administration will restrict
cattle imports from Mexico starting
April 30.
On Sunday, Mexico’s Agriculture Minister Julio
Berdegue --- said that his country will not
“subordinate” itself. --- to U.S. demands
regarding the potential suspension
of Mexican cattle imports over
''concerns''.... about the
screwworm pest.
Berdegue responded to a letter from U.S. Agriculture
Secretary Brooke Rollins, who warned that, without
a resolution, the U.S. would begin restricting cattle
imports from Mexico starting April 30. Rollins also
requested full authorization -- for U.S. contractor
aircraft.. to conduct eradication operations.
“I have responded... directly to Secretary Rollins’ letter
regarding the screwworm issue. We collaborate and
cooperate, but we never subordinate ourselves,”
Berdegue posted on social media.
The screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) ------- is a
parasitic fly species native to the Americas, whose
larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded
animals, including humans, according to the
Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).
Earlier this month, the Mexican health authorities
confirmed... the country’s first human case of
myiasis caused by the screwworm, involving
a 77-year-old woman in Chiapas state.
Human myiasis tends to occur in rural populations,
particularly in areas where fly populations thrive
due to the presence of domesticated animals.
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Trinidad & Tobago Goes to Polls
Amid a Crisis of Violence
April 28th, 8:15am
(teleSUR)
17 parties and 161 candidates - are contesting
these elections, having conducted an intense
political campaign.
On Monday, Trinidad and Tobago --- a two-island
republic with 1.4 million inhabitants, heads to
the polls to choose between Prime Minister
Stuart Young... of the People’s National
Movement (PNM) and his main rival,
former Prime Minister ---- Kamla
Persad-Bissessar (2010–2015).
In this election, dubbed “the mother of all elections”
and called in March... voters will decide on the
government ----- that will have to confront the
surge in violence which led to a declaration
of a state of emergency.... in December.
The emergency measures remained
in effect until April 15.
At the end of March, Young, 50, was sworn in.. as
the eighth prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago,
replacing Keith Rowley, who resigned after nine
and a half years in office, bringing an end to
45 years of active political life.
Seventeen parties and 161 candidates - are contesting
these elections, having conducted an intense political
campaign.. that concluded on Saturday. The two main
political parties are the current ruling party, the PNM,
and the opposition United National Congress (UNC),
led by Persad-Bissessar.
Over the weekend, both parties held large final
campaign rallies in various towns across the
island of Trinidad, urging citizens - to turn
out and vote.
Young, speaking from Eddie Hart Savannah Park in
the town of Tacarigua, located along Trinidad and
Tobago’s East-West Corridor, assured voters that
if he wins the election, there would be “greater
economic transformation,” financial stability,
and “no devaluation of the Trinidad and
Tobago dollar.”
Meanwhile, Persad-Bissessar addressed voters
gathered at Aranguez Savannah Park in the
city of San Juan, promising to tackle the
rising crime rate ---- and to provide
greater security.
The main opposition leader also took the opportunity
to reassure her supporters, amid public concern
about her health, emphasizing - that she is
strong and healthy.
Rowley’s decision to step down before the end of his
term, and Young’s appointment as his successor,
drew criticism from the opposition. Currently,
Trinidadian authorities are battling a surge
in murders across the country - which in
2024... reached a new record, with
more than 620 homicides.
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Switzerland says --- EU officials
want von der Leyen to resign
April 26th, 10:14pm
(Izvestia.ru)
Senior European officials are convinced of
the "toxicity" of the head of the European
Commission (EC) Ursula von der Leyen
and are considering her resignation.
This was reported on April 26
by the Swiss magazine - Die
Weltwoche, citing sources.
"Diplomatic circles say that high-ranking EU officials
are increasingly considering von der Leyen toxic.
Her resignation ---- can unlock a lot of things,"
the publication says.
According to the magazine, "the head of the EU,
is personified in the person of the head of the
European Commission" --- and the political
crisis of the EU is her responsibility.
It is specified that the resignation of Ursula von der
Leyen, according to many European politicians,
could resolve.. issues with the countries of
the East and West, as well as make the
unification policy more open.
The publication also recalled the "machinations
of the head of the European Commission with
the coronavirus" -- and her support for US
ex-President Joe Biden in the election
commission, when Europe "should
not have interfered with
US democracy."
The Bild newspaper reported on March 21st - that the
head of the European Commission in the future can
play only a "secondary role" in European politics
...instead of the main one. The publication
clarified -- that the United States also
does not take into account... the
opinion of the head of the EC.
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Fertilizer exports from Russia to
the EU --- hit their highest level
since July
by Marina Gusenko
April 26th, 3:40pm
(Rossiyskaya Gazeta)
In February, Russia supplied the EU --- with fertilizers
worth 178.8 million euros. This is the highest figure
since last July. These are the data from Eurostat.
Over the past month, the EU actually bought more
fertilizers by 8.4%. Against this background, the
share of suppliers from Russia in EU imports
was 26.2%, RIA Novosti writes.
In physical terms, Russian fertilizer exports to
the EU rose by about 1% to 505 thousand tons.
The main buyer of fertilizers from Russia ----- is Poland,
although during the month it reduced imports by 1%
...it amounted to 68.2 million euros. But Romania
bought 4.6 times more - by 31.2 million euros.
This is the maximum --- since August 2022.
Germany purchased 10% more Russian
fertilizers - by 21.2 million euros.
Slovenia increased its imports by 5.8 times, to 5.6
million euros, and the Netherlands doubled its
supplies to 10.7 million euros, the highest
level since May 2023.
At the same time, Greece reduced supplies
by 19 times, to 108 thousand euros.
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Epstein Case: Key witness
unexpectedly ''committed
suicide''?
by Alexander Karpov
April 26th, 11:48am
(Gazeta.ru)
Human rights activist Virginia Giuffre, who accused
Britain's Prince Andrew of sexual assault and
became... one of the central figures in the
Epstein investigation --- was found dead
in her home in southwestern Australia.
NBC TV channel, citing the family of the deceased,
reported that a 41-year-old woman died on the
evening of April 24. The Telegraph writes
about a possible suicide. It was her
testimony..... that led to the legal
action against Prince Andrew --
which ended with his de facto
expulsion...... from the royal
family of Great Britain.
Virginia Giuffre is known for her legal battle against
Prince Andrew, Duke of York. She claimed to be a
representative of the British royal family
He repeatedly forced her into sexual relationships
when she was 17 ---- including at the mansion of
the infamous US billionaire, Jeffrey Epstein.
Prince Andrew categorically denied the charges,
saying that he "does not remember" meetings
with Giuffre - and the distributed photo' in
which he hugs the girl, he called a fake.
The scandal -- led to the deprivation of Andrew's military
rank, patronage - and state protection. In 2019, he was
released from public duties as a representative of the
royal family of Great Britain. The Sun also reported,
that King Charles III, ordered his brother to leave
Buckingham Palace.
In February 2022, the parties entered into a settlement
agreement: the duke pledged to transfer Giuffre
"substantial" compensation (The Telegraph
estimated it at $16.2 million) and make a
donation to the fund for victims of
sexual violence created by her.
It was reported that the late Queen Elizabeth II
also contributed about £2 million to this fund.
The Epstein case
Thanks to the activities of Virginia Giuffre, Prince
Andrew's close friendship with billionaire Jeffrey
Epstein, became the focus of media attention.
Recall that after being arrested on charges of human
trafficking and involving minors in prostitution,
financier Epstein committed suicide in a
cell at MCC New York in July 2019.
The circumstances of his death in custody have given
rise to much speculation that he could have been
removed on the orders of high-ranking officials
who did not want his case to go to court.
The network published data from Epstein's notebooks,
according to which, his plane delivered influential
guests of the financier to a private island, where
the billionaire offered them to get involved
with minors.
The financier's closest associate, Ghislaine Maxwell,
was convicted in a Manhattan federal court of
engaging girls in prostitution and received
20 years in prison in June 2022.
In January 2024 ----- a New York court partially
declassified hundreds of pages, from Virginia
Giuffre's lawsuit against Epstein & Maxwell.
The new documents include previously hidden names
of high-ranking politicians, businessmen and media
managers ----- as well as details of schemes for
transporting victims and paying "recruiters".
The Trump administration and US Attorney General
Pam Bondi, have repeatedly, promised to remove
the "Secret" label from materials related to the
Jeffrey Epstein investigation. In particular --
Bondi ''promised'' to make public the list
of clients of the billionaire, to whom
he supplied underage girls.
On February 27th, the US Department of Justice
published some of the documents, giving them
in the form of folders to conservative bloggers
selected by the Trump administration.
Subsequently, it became known that the data
shown to the public is a reprint of previously
known documents, in particular, Epstein's
notebooks....... published back in 2008.
At the same time, some of the new publications were
issued in a censored form, CNN reported, with the
names of the defendants in the case covered up.
After that, Attorney General Pam Bondi on Fox News,
blamed the FBI and its ex-Director, James Comey,
for this.
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May God Grant That the Next Pope
Be Like Francis: Lula da Silva
April 26th, 8:19am
(teleSUR)
The Brazilian president praised Francis’
commitment to the disadvantaged.
On Saturday, Brazilian President Lula da Silva
attended the funeral of Pope Francis, which
was held at the Vatican in the presence
of thousands of the faithful.
“May God grant that the next pope be like Francis —
with the same religious commitment, the same
dedication to fighting inequality --- as Pope
Francis” ....the leader of the Workers’
Party said after the pontiff’s funeral.
Lula praised Francis’ personal and religious
character and emphasized his commitment
to the disadvantaged - in brief statements
to Brazilian media before leaving Rome.
The Brazilian leader also referred to the meeting
between U.S. President Donald Trump -- and
Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky,
at Saint Peter’s Basilica, on the sidelines
of the pontiff’s funeral.
Lula avoided speculating about the possible outcome
of the meeting, but stressed ---- “the important thing
is to have dialogue ---- to find a way out of this war,
which is becoming harder and harder to explain,
which no one can explain anymore.”
On Saturday, around 60 heads of state and government
attended the funeral of Pope Francis, the first Latin
American pontiff, who passed away on Monday
at the age of 88.
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