2025-04-28: Russia Roundup

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hindustantimes (2025-04-28). On Cam: Meloni & Zelensky's Awkward Moment During Talks On Sidelines Of Pope Funeral? | Ukraine,Italy. hindustantimes.com Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's "frustrated" eye-roll and cold body language during her greeting with Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky in Rome has set social media ablaze. The awkward moment, caught on camera after Pope Francis' funeral, fueled speculation about diplomatic tensions even as both leaders discussed peace and condemned Russian attacks. As Meloni calls for an "immediate ceasefire" and praises Ukraine's readiness for peace, the internet can't stop talking about her viral reaction.

eng.belta.by (2025-04-28). Delegations from Russia, Latvia, Slovakia, Germany to join Victory Day celebrations in Brest. eng.belta.by Brest has prepared an extensive Victory Day program, with a variety of events leading up to 9 May. Participating in the event will be not only residents of Brest and visitors from other regions of Belarus. Delegations from Latvia, Slovakia, Germany, and regions of Russia have already confirmed their participation.

Staff (2025-04-28). NewsX World (India): Trump and Zelensky meet during Pope's funeral. gilbertdoctorow.com Yesterday afternoon's interview with News X focused on the fake news coming from Kiev: that Zelensky's 15 minutes chat with Donald Trump in Rome signified a change in relations with the American President, who allegedly now is favoring Ukraine over Russia in any peace settlement. As they say, Zelensky was putting lipstick on a pig. …

Staff (2025-04-28). Commemoration of liberation without the liberators? defenddemocracy.press FIR is outraged by current developments in Germany that instrumentalize the commemoration of the liberation from fascism and war for the foreign policy interests of the German government. After representatives of the Russian Federation were explicitly uninvited to the celebrations for the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Poland in 2020, instead it was …

presstv.ir (2025-04-28). Putin orders emergency planes to Iran after blast at port of Bandar Abbas. presstv.ir Putin has ordered several emergency aircraft to be sent to Iran to help contain a fire that broke out following a massive explosion at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas.

newarab (2025-04-28). Trump tells Putin to 'stop shooting' and make a deal. newarab.com Trump, who boasted before his inauguration that he could halt Those efforts have so far failed to yiel…

hindustantimes (2025-04-27). On Cam: Putin's New Order On Kursk After Ukraine Army's Crushing Defeat, Revealed By Governor. hindustantimes.com In a big victory, Russian forces recaptured its Kursk region from Ukraine's control. Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein expressed his gratitude and said, "Every Kursk resident knew and believed that this would happen".

Andrew Korybko (2025-04-27). The PAKAFUZ Railway Through Central Eurasia Is Making Slow But Steady Progress. pressenza.com Five issues must first be overcome in order for this project to become a reality. | The Russian and Uzbek Transport Ministries

Rédaction Montréal (2025-04-27). Ceasefire in Ukraine: President Zelensky met President Ramaphosa in South Africa and President Trump in Rome. pressenza.com Last week the President Zelensky made a historic first visiting Africa seeking for help on abducted children by Russia. | South Africa positioned itself as a mediator in the Russia-Ukraine conflict last year, at a conference in Montreal. The country agreed to lead the coalition for the return and the rescue of the children from Ukraine deported to Russia. The ultimate objective of the Coalition is to bring Ukrainian children home to their families and communities. This has been done in compliance with international law and the support of 44 countries. | Thousands of children are reported to have been illegally de…

yalensis (2025-04-27). Ukraine War Day Russian Agriculture Booming Part I. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | This However, Olga begins with the statement that the Russian economy has always suffered from under-productivity of labor, especially as compared with Western economies. The agricultural sector is the exception to this general rule. In fact, Russia has achieved record indicators, due to the fact that, over the past 10 years, the labor productivity has increased by a whopp…

Catherine Atim (2025-04-27). Museveni Deepens Uganda-Russia Alliance, Defends Neutrality. plusnews.ug In an exclusive interview with Russia Today (RT) on April 26, 2025, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni reaffirmed Uganda's deepening partnership with Russia, emphasizing historical ties, defense cooperation, and economic opportunities. The sit-down highlighted Uganda's strategic alignment with Moscow amid global tensions and its commitment to a non-aligned foreign policy. Museveni praised Russia's longstanding support for …

Kungu Al-Mahadi Adam (2025-04-27). Museveni Talks BRICS, East Africa's Rise, and Russia Ties in RT Exclusive. plusnews.ug In a wide-ranging exclusive interview with Russia Today (RT) on April 26, 2025, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni articulated his strategic vision for Uganda's engagement with the BRICS alliance, East Africa's evolving role in global affairs, and the deepening partnership with Russia. The sit-down, hosted by the Russian state-run outlet, offered insights into Museveni's geopolitical priorities …

hindustantimes (2025-04-27). On Cam: Russia Army Chief Tells Putin About Ukraine Military's Embarrassing State In… | Trump | Kursk. hindustantimes.com Valeri Gerasimov, the head of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, described North Korea's contribution to helping retake Kursk from the Ukrainian military. Gerasimov said DPRK troops participated in the battle for Kursk, which was in line with the Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between our countries. He added that "The soldiers and officers of the Korean People's Army, performing combat tasks side by side with Russian servicemen in repelling the Ukrainian invasion, showed high professionalism, fortitude, bravery and valour in battle." Watch this video to know more.

hindustantimes (2025-04-27). Russia tightens grip? After Putin's video, Moscow confirms N Korean Army in… hindustantimes.com Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on April 26 that Russian forces have fully recaptured the Kursk region from Ukrainian control, declaring the "complete failure" of Kyiv's incursion and calling the defeat of the "neo-Nazi regime" imminent. Putin touted the victory as a major morale boost and a springboard for further Russian advances, following months of fierce fighting since Ukraine's surprise ground offensive into Kursk last August-the first such incursion into Russian territory since World War II. Watch the video for details.

Brian Berletic (2025-04-27). US Warmongers Talk "Peace" w/Iran, US-trained Ukraine Intel Kill Russian General. thealtworld.com

Editor (2025-04-27). Russia Says Putin, Witkoff Meeting Made 'Progress'. scheerpost.com

Editor (2025-04-27). Russian General Killed by Car Bomb in Moscow Before Talks With US. scheerpost.com

A A (2025-04-27). Marching for peace in Moscow this May 9th. strategic-culture.su

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