(2025-04-29). Putin Halts Fire for Victory Day—Ukraine Calls for Real Peace. thinktank.pk In a significant development, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to May 10, 2025, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. While the move is framed as a humanitarian gesture, it has elicited varied responses from Ukraine, the United States, and …
(2025-04-29). China, Russia, Germany Drive Global Military Surge. thinktank.pk In a reflection of growing geopolitical tensions, global military spending has reached an unprecedented high in 2024 — the 10th consecutive year of increases, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Military expenditure, adjusted for inflation, soared by 9.4% to $2.72 trillion, marking the steepest annual increase since the Cold War's conclusion. A …
(2025-04-29). Chinese FM meets Russian counterpart in Brazil. ecns.cn Russia and China have worked hand in hand to uphold the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard fairness and justice, resist unilateral bullying, and contribute positively to the defense of multilateralism.
(2025-04-29). Full Speech In English: Putin Aide Lavrov Shocks Trump After His U-Turn On Putin | Russia,Ukraine,US. hindustantimes.com Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called for the strengthening of coordination and interaction within BRICS amid Trump's attack on the grouping during the meet with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. He said that we must work on "expanding and deepening solidarity and cooperation among the developing world and emerging economies, constantly enhancing the appeal and authority of the greater BRICS." Lavrov made a special mention of the strategic leadership of Xi Jinping and Putin.
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko lands in Volgograd to participate in international forum, meet with Putin. eng.belta.by In Volgograd the head of state and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take part in the international forum of the Union State of Belarus and Russia "Great heritage – common future".
(2025-04-29). Lukashenko off to Russian Volgograd on working visit. eng.belta.by In the Russian city of Volgograd the head of state and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will take part in the international forum of the Union State of Belarus and Russia "Great heritage – common future".
(2025-04-29). Citizens of Belarus, Russia, Ukraine in bus crash outside Warsaw. eng.belta.by The bus was transporting 26 residents of Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus. As it was exiting the S79 express motorway, it crashed into highway fencing, dropped on a side, and ran into a light pole.
(2025-04-29). Representatives of 20 countries convene for Great Patriotic War forum in Russian Volgograd. eng.belta.by The forum takes place ahead of the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and is meant to preserve and defend the historic memory about events of the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945. Taking part in the forum are over 500 people from 20 countries.
(2025-04-29). Russia threatens preemptive nuclear strikes on NATO countries. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council has issued a stark warning, declaring that all countries that have joined NATO are now considered potential targets for preemptive nuclear strikes. His remarks come amid escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine and increased Western support for Kyiv.üö®‚ö°Ô∏è Russian Security Council: | "Countries that have joined NATO have become targets for us, with the possibility of receiving a preemptive nuclear strike."
(2025-04-29). Marco Rubio and the Death of Diplomacy. counterpunch.org 
Rubio has made the Department of State virtually irrelevant, playing no role in key negotiations involving wars between Russia and Ukraine as well as between Israel and the Palestinians. Rubio is not participating in the sensitive talks between the United States and Iran to restore the Iran nuclear agreement. All of these matters are being handled by a billionaire real-estate developer, Steve Witkoff, who has no experience or knowledge in dealing with any of these issues. But Witkoff is worth $2 billion, and presumably Trump felt that clinching real estate deals is good training for crafting complicated internati…
(2025-04-29). Can Trump cool Turkey-Israel tensions over Syria? responsiblestatecraft.org 
Soon after Syria experienced its Arab Spring uprising in 2011 and slid into a gruesome civil war, the country became a battleground for Russia, Iran, and Lebanon's Hezbollah supporting the former regime on one side, and Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey backing rebel groups on the other. Since Bashar al-Assad's ouster late last year, however, dynamics have shifted, transforming Syria into an arena of Turkish-Israeli competition. A major source of tension between Turkey and Israel stems from the former's desire to see Syria emerge as a strong, unitary state with a Turkey-oriented government in Damascus while the…
(2025-04-29). China Media Group presents its best TV programmes in Russia. tvbrics.com 
More than 10 TV projects were presented to the guests…
(2025-04-29). Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov: Russia conducts 90% of trade with BRICS countries in national currencies. tvbrics.com According to him, the association is a centre for coordinating the interests of the world's majority countries…
(2025-04-29). Guizhou poised to become major player in global digital economy. ecns.cn Guizhou province in Southwest China has emerged as a national computing network hub.
(2025-04-28). Israel's Gaza Massacre: Are We Witnessing the DEMONIC? transcend.org 25 Apr 2025 – The wars in Palestine/Israel and Ukraine/Russia could not be prevented (or stopped) by the United Nations because the UN Charter is wrong. The UN is frustrated and unable to carry out its most important tasks of ending wars and eliminating nuclear weapons.
(2025-04-28). Putin announces surprise Ukraine truce for May 8-10. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to a report of Chief of the General Staff of Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov via video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia April 26, 2025. — Reuters Moscow suspends operations from May 8 to…
(2025-04-28). La Russia puà≤ rompere qualsiasi blocco navale grazie al suo potere nell'Artico e alla sua deterrenza nucleare. strategic-culture.su Di fronte alla minaccia di un blocco marittimo occidentale, Mosca potrebbe utilizzare le sue infrastrutture militari nell'Artico e il potere deterrente del suo arsenale nucleare per garantire la sovranità e rispondere a qualsiasi escalation. | Segue nostro La retorica ostile dell'Occidente nei confronti della Russia ha assunto toni sempre più aggressivi, rivelando uno sforzo coordinato per isolare Mosca in tutti i settori, compreso quell…
(2025-04-28). Belarusian parliament delegation attends patriotic forum in Volgograd, Russia. eng.belta.by A Belarusian parliament delegation led by Chairman of the House of Representatives Igor Sergeyenko has arrived in Volgograd to take part in the Union State international forum "Great Heritage — Common Future", which will be held on 28-29 April.
(2025-04-28). Turchin, Mishustin discuss Belarus-Russia trade, economic cooperation over phone. eng.belta.by The heads of government discussed pressing issues of trade and economic cooperation, as well as integration within the framework of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2025-04-28). Lukashenko to participate in forum, meet with Putin in Russia's Volgograd. eng.belta.by Aleksandr Lukashenko, together with Russian President Vladimir Putin, will take part in the Belarus-Russia Union State international forum "Great Heritage – Common Future" in Volgograd.
(2025-04-28). Belarusian parliament delegation lays flowers at Mamayev Kurgan in Russia's Volgograd. eng.belta.by A Belarusian parliament delegation led by Chairman of the House of Representatives of Belarus Igor Sergeyenko laid a wreath and flowers at the Eternal Flame on Mamayev Kurgan in Volgograd, Russia.
(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.
(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. …
(2025-04-28). Preparing to 'move on', US says Ukraine is 'not our war'. transcend.org 21 Apr 2025 – After weeks of fruitless talks, the Trump administration is increasingly suggesting that it will abandon its efforts to broker an end to the Russia-Ukraine war.
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Meanwhile, large village Kamyanka in Kharkov Oblast was liberated by Russian Army.
(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.
(2025-04-28). Russia and North Korea Reconfigure the International Scene. libya360.wordpress.com PIA Global The consolidation of strategic cooperation between North Korea and Russia is emerging as a factor in stability and in reshaping the global balance. The recent strengthening of bilateral ties, sealed by the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed between Moscow and Pyongyang, reflects not only a profound friendship forged during the most difficult moments…
(2025-04-28). Finnish government invokes Nazi-collaborationist traditions as it backs Trump, builds up military. wsws.org The Finnish government is set to leave the Ottawa Land Mine Treaty and has struck a deal to sell icebreakers to the US in support of Trump's military build-up against Russia and China in the Arctic.
(2025-04-28). Ukraine War Day Russian Agriculture Booming Part II. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Today continuing (and concluding) my review Historically, Russian agriculture has always lagged behind the West, from a technology point of view. One recalls the Soviet push in the 1930's to collectivize farming, with the int…
(2025-04-28). BRICS and the China—Russia Axis: Building a New World Order. infobrics.org As the global center of gravity continues its shift away from…
(2025-04-28). Brazilian and Russian Foreign Ministers exchange views on BRICS cooperation. tvbrics.com 
Trade turnover between the countries rose to a record high…
(2025-04-28). Winners of All-Russian Engineering Competition to receive additional points for Unified State Exam when applying to Russian universities. tvbrics.com 
The final of the XI All-Russian career guidance technological competition "Engineering Personnel of Russia" took place in Chelyabinsk…
(2025-04-28). La tregua di Pasqua e il doppio-gioco politico dell'Ucraina. strategic-culture.su Nemmeno a Pasqua è stato possibile avere un po' di tregua, perché, alla fine, nessuno in Occidente vuole davvero la pace. | Segue nostro Strategia non fa rima con ipocrisia | Il presidente della Federazione Russa, Vladimir Vladimiroviƒç Putin, aveva indetto la "tregua di Pasqua" in occasione della solennità liturgica, celebrata quest'anno in coincidenza in tutto il mondo cristiano. Un segnale di forte attenzione alla dimensio…