2025-05-13: Russia Roundup

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newarab (2025-05-13). Talk about Europe leaders' cocaine use 'fake news', says France. newarab.com The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after The accusation was made widely on X by figures such as the US radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but then also propagated by Russian officials, including foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. | They shared…

newarab (2025-05-13). Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey 'personally'. newarab.com Ukrainian President The Kremlin did not immediately respond to Zelensky's offer, and the Ukrainian leader did not say whether he would still attend if Russia refused a

_____ (2025-05-13). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff

ecns.cn (2025-05-13). China charging ahead in computing power. ecns.cn At the 8th Digital China Summit held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, from April 29 to 30, the spotlight shone brightly on China's accelerating artificial intelligence revolution.

albawaba (2025-05-12). Will Putin show up? Zelensky awaits him in Turkey. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on Sunday that he expects a full and permanent ceasefire to take effect starting Monday, laying the groundwork for renewed diplomatic efforts. He also confirmed his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday."We anticipate a complete and lasting ceasefire beginning tomorrow to enable serious diplomacy," Zelensky said in a statement. "There is no reason to delay the end of the bloodshed. I will be waiting for President Putin in Turkey this Thursday, and I hope the Russians won't search for new excuses to avoid the m…

Thomas Newdick (2025-05-12). New Small Russian Cruise Missile Captured By Ukrainian Intelligence. twz.com Ukraine's military intelligence service has released details of a new Russian cruise missile, the S8000 Banderol, that it claims makes extensive use of components An infographic prepared by the GUR showing the Banderol cruise missile and some of its foreign-sourced components. GUR photo | The claims about the…

Fact Check Desk (2025-05-12). Fact Check: Did Trump Call the EU "Nastier Than China" ? thinktank.pk The article published by Russian state outlet under the headline "EU Nastier Than China — Trump" presents a highly charged account of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade remarks regarding the European Union (EU). It includes exaggerated interpretations, unverified claims, and politically loaded language designed to portray intra-Western conflict while positioning Russia's geopolitical rivals as fractured …

yalensis (2025-05-12). Ukraine War Day Two More Moments Of Spring. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Continuing with yesterday's theme: Some precious moments caught in time, like fleas in amber, post Victory Day. | One: Medvedev calls Zelensky a dirty rat.: | Coalition Of The Cokeheads | On May 10, day after Victory Day, Russia's Chief Troll, Dmitry Medvedev, could not constrain himself from "I wonder…

_____ (2025-05-12). Putin and Pashinyan: A Tumultuous Alliance Marked by Risk and Paradox. transcend.org When Nikol Pashinyan swept into power in May 2018 on the crest of Armenia's Velvet Revolution, his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi set an optimistic tone. Pashinyan, a former journalist turned revolutionary, pledged to deepen Armenia's strategic alliance with Russia.

_____ (2025-05-12). Why the Hell Was NATO Expanding as the Size of the Russian Military Shrank? transcend.org 5 May 2025 – Bill Clinton initiated the expansion of NATO in 1999 adding Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland. According to the LA Times, Oct 1996, the push was underway to manufacture a narrative justifying adding more members to NATO:…

Catherin López (2025-05-12). Moscow decked out to commemorate the fall of Nazi Germany. radiohc.cu The Victory Day parade in Moscow, attended by nearly thirty world leaders and other guests, was admirable, synchronized, emotional and a clear demonstration of Russia's power.

Catherin López (2025-05-12). Cuba and Russia, two fraternal peoples. radiohc.cu Fraternal, intimate and indestructible are the ties that bind Cuba and Russia, two nations that for decades have established a close strategic cooperation in various fields and have always supported each other.

A A (2025-05-12). L'eredità della Vittoria: Xi Jinping a Mosca per riaffermare la corretta memoria storica della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. strategic-culture.su In concomitanza con l'80 ∞ anniversario della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, Xi Jinping visita Mosca per partecipare alle celebrazioni della Vittoria della Grande Guerra Patriottica, riaffermando l'alleanza con la Russia e l'urgente necessità di custodire una memoria storica corretta, condivisa e multilaterale. | Segue nostro Negli scorsi giorni, il presidente cinese Xi Jinping si è recato in visita di Stato in Russia per partecipare all…

A a (2025-05-12). Russia, U.S. and the new national political divisions. strategic-culture.su

A A (2025-05-12). The use of Turkey as a negotiating forum between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. strategic-culture.su War is either won or lost. Reaching negotiations does not mean a draw. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An attractive proposal…

ecns.cn (2025-05-12). Chinese hospitals bordering Russia see influx of people seeking TCM. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine is fueling a growing wave of inbound medical tourism in China's border regions, particularly in cities such as Heihe and Suifenhe in Heilongjiang province.

eng.belta.by (2025-05-12). Belarus to help Udmurtia to modernize public transport fleet. eng.belta.by Belarus suggests public transport supply program until 2030 to Russia's | Udmurtia, Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik said | following talks with Udmurtia's Head Alexander Brechalov held in Moscow…

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