(2025-05-08). Xi arrives in Moscow for state visit, Victory Day celebrations. ecns.cn Xi arrived on Wednesday to pay a state visit to Russia and attend the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi says to have in-depth communication with Putin on ties, major international and regional issues of common concern. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that he will have in-depth communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin on bilateral relations, practical cooperation as well as major international and regional issues of common concern during his state visit to Russia.
(2025-05-08). Rehearsal for Victory Day military parade held in Moscow. ecns.cn A rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War is held in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025.
(2025-05-08). Victory Day Parade: Xi Jinping Gets Grand Welcome In Moscow As Ukrainian Drones Hit Russian Capital. hindustantimes.com Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Moscow on May 7 to attend Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Xi was greeted by Russia's deputy PM Tatyana Golikova & other officials at the airport. Notably, Xi Jinping's visit coincides with mass Ukrainian drone attacks on the Russian capital. Moscow claims Russia's air defence units destroyed at least 19 Ukrainian drones overnight. This as Vladimir Putin has announced a unilateral 3-day ceasefire beginning Thursday. Watch this video to know more.
(2025-05-08). Xi urges China, Russia to safeguard UN authority, defend interests of developing countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that China is ready to work with Russia to safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, and resolutely defend the rights and interests of the two nations as well as those of developing countries in face of unilateralism and bullying.
(2025-05-08). Heihe-Blagoveshchensk passenger ship services resume, boosting China-Russia border tourism. ecns.cn International passenger ships resumed operations between China's Heihe Port and Russia's Blagoveshchensk Port on Wednesday.
(2025-05-08). Xi holds talks with Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks here on Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Putin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Thursday a welcome ceremony held by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
(2025-05-08). Xi says China-Russia relations more confident, stable and resilient in new era. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China-Russia relations have grown more confident, stable and resilient in the new era.
(2025-05-08). Xi says deepening China-Russia ties needed to uphold int'l equity, improve global governance. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday that the continuous development and deepening of China-Russia relations is the call of the times for safeguarding international fairness and justice and promoting the reform of the global governance system.
(2025-05-08). Video: Healey condemns Putin for 'killing civilians' no word about thousands murdered by Israel in Gaza. skwawkbox.org Keir Starmer's 'Defence' Secretary John Healey has used the VE Day celebrations to attack Russian president Vladimir Putin for "hitting Kyiv with missiles last night and killing civilians as he has done throughout this conflict": Leaving aside the fact that Ukraine has repeatedly bombed Russian cities and killed Russian civilians, Healey made no mention of …
(2025-05-08). Why Washington is Worried About Burkina Faso's Young Revolutionary Leader. scheerpost.com By Alan Macleod / MintPress News Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation, and in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. Promoting pan-African unity and national self-reliance while …
(2025-05-08). Ukraine's cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in. geo.tv 
(2025-05-07). United States Minerals Deal Resets Ukraine's Geopolitics. popularresistance.org Moscow and Kiev have been vying with each other to curry favour with the new U.S. administration. Just as Russian diplomacy appeared to be outstripping Kiev, things changed dramatically on April 30 with the signing of the so-called minerals deal between the U.S. and Ukraine in Washington. | Weeks of tense bargaining preceded the conclusion of the agreement, which at one point disrupted U.S. aid for Ukraine. But the latter showed extraordinary grit, tenacity and tact to hang on and, eventually, extracted out of the Trump administration what President Vladimir Zelensky called a "truly equal" deal. This must be the…
(2025-05-07). Russian media says three-day truce with Ukraine has started. newarab.com 
A three-day truce in the conflict with Ukraine ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with World War II Victory Day commemorations took effect Thursday, Russian state media reported. | Ukraine never agreed to the truce and has dismissed it as political theatrics, calling instead for a 30-day ceasefire. | The truce began at midnight (2100 GMT on Wednesday) and is scheduled to last until the end of Saturday, according to the Kremlin. | "The ceasefire … on the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory has begun," the state RIA news agency reported. | Hours before, Moscow and Kyiv traded a slew of a…
(2025-05-07). Insights on Geopolitics from Moscow: A Former CIA Analyst's Perspective. scheerpost.com By Robert Scheer and Ray McGovern / Original to ScheerPost Welcome to our latest episode, where we delve into the complex international landscape shaping our world today. Joining us is Ray McGovern, a former CIA analyst with over 27 years of experience and a seasoned observer of Russian and Soviet history. Currently in Russia, Ray …
(2025-05-07). Peace organizations as Hiroshima anniversary approaches: Nuclear proliferation still threatens humanity. peoplesworld.org 
A large-scale nuclear war between the U.S. and Russia, which together possess over 90% of all nuclear weapons, "would end life as we know it," says Dr. Ira Helfand, a co-founder and immediate past president of International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War. Most of New York City "would be vaporized, and 12 to …
(2025-05-07). Why Washington is Worried About Burkina Faso's Young Revolutionary Leader. mintpressnews.com 
Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré is remaking his nation, and in the process, making enemies in the West. Since taking power in 2022, the young military leader has expelled French troops, ejected Western corporations, and aligned his country with Russia, Cuba, and Venezuela. | Promoting pan-African unity and national self-reliance while surviving coup attempts, Traoré is positioning himself as a radical anti-imperialist and has drawn fire from Washington and Paris. MintPress News explores the project underway in Ouagadougou and the global forces trying to stop it. | Traoré in the Crosshairs: | According to go…
(2025-05-07). Russian and Chinese Experts discussed the prospects for the development of Russian-Chinese Relations under the new US Administration. russiancouncil.ru On May 6, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and the Grandview Institution (Beijing, China) organised an expert discussion "Prospects for the development of Sino-Russian relations in the context of Trump 2.0"
(2025-05-07). Presidents Weigh Plans to Strengthen Iran-Russia Ties. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The presidents of Iran and Russia called for efforts to broaden strategic interaction between the two countries and implement their comprehensive cooperation agreement.
(2025-05-07). I Don't Like Tsoi And Kino … smoothiex12.blogspot.com but always stressed that Blood Type (Gruppa Krovi) and Cuckoo (Kukushka) are masterpieces. The lyrics of Blood Type are poignant and took on their own meaning for military. Already during Afghan war.
Now, modern Russian military marches to it at the rehearsal.
Remarkably, these are people who change the meaning of songs. Late Tsoi, should he have lived today would most likely be against-SMO and "professional" opposition, he and Kino, which is a total music derivative of West's post-punk, hit the nerve with this one.
(2025-05-07). Kremlin's Next King Ready? Putin Teases Successor Strategy in Rare Reveal. hindustantimes.com In a rare and candid admission, Russian President Vladimir Putin opens up about Russia's future leadership and how he plans to choose his successor. Will the next leader come from Putin's trusted inner circle? Putin is now celebrating 25 years of being in power as the Russian President, is a shift coming soon within the Kremlin?
(2025-05-07). Russia's Victory Day Parade: Putin's power play making EU & West nervous. hindustantimes.com This Friday, Russia celebrates Victory Day—marking 80 years since the Soviet Union's triumph over Nazi Germany. But the meaning of this day has shifted. What once symbolized military valor now echoes geopolitical defiance. In 2025, the parade in Red Square is more than a tribute to history; it's a global message. Vladimir Putin has extended invitations to major world leaders—even as some decline or fall ill. Others tread carefully. Why is Europe suddenly so jittery about a Russian celebration? Is the Kremlin using this symbolic day to showcase new alliances? And what message does a high-security parad…
(2025-05-07). Full text of Xi's signed article in Russian media. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday published a signed article titled "Learning from History to Build Together a Brighter Future" in the Russian Gazette newspaper ahead of his arrival in Russia for a state visit.
(2025-05-07). Xi calls on China, Russia to resist attempts to sow discord in friendship. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on China and Russia to jointly resist any attempts to sow discord in the friendship and mutual trust between the two sides.
(2025-05-07). Xi says friendship forged with blood, lives inexhaustible source of China-Russia amity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that the profound friendship forged with blood and lives in the World Anti-Fascist War has become an inexhaustible source of the everlasting amity between China and Russia.
(2025-05-07). L'Ucraina ignora la richiesta di tregua della Russia e si prepara a sabotare il Giorno della Vittoria. strategic-culture.su 
Il regime di Kiev rivela ancora una volta la sua natura terroristica. | Segue nostro Dietro la sua retorica "democratica" e i continui appelli all'Occidente, il regime di Kiev continua a mostrare la sua vera natura: bellicosa, provocatoria e sempre più impegnata in pratiche terroristiche. L'ultima dimostrazione di cià≤ è il piano dell'Ucraina di sabotare le celebrazioni del Giorno della Vittoria a Mosca, previste per il 9 maggio 2025,…
(2025-05-07). The only people we are appeasing are the war mongers in Brussels and London. strategic-culture.su Stop twisting history to create bogus links between Russia and Nazi Germany | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | One of the regula…
(2025-05-07). Cuban President opens exhibition in Moscow dedicated to Russian-Cuban relations. tvbrics.com 
The exhibition includes unique historical materials…
(2025-05-07). Russia's KazanForum to host about 120 thematic sessions. tvbrics.com 
Participants will consider tourism, transport, medicine, economics and finance, education, halal industry, and other topics…
(2025-05-07). Vladimir Putin and Nicolas Maduro sign strategic partnership and cooperation agreement. tvbrics.com 
The President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is in Russia on a state visit…
(2025-05-07). UAE Brokers Another Russia-Ukraine Prisoner Swap, Frees 410 Captives. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-07). President Maduro Arrives in Moscow for Victory Day. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived this Tuesday at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport. This marks the beginning of his official visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War. | "We come to bring the always firm, courageous, and supportive greetings of the Venezuelan people, inspired by the spiritual strength of Simón Bolívar, of Hugo Chávez, our Supreme Commander, and of a people who are also fighting in the 21st century against Nazi-fascism and imperialism," said the president. | Maduro emphasized t…
(2025-05-07). Kremlin: Putin to Receive Díaz-Canel on May 7. orinocotribune.com The meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, was confirmed by Russian presidential advisor Yuri Ushakov. | Ushakov explained that Putin has three meetings scheduled with foreign leaders for Wednesday, May 7, and will begin his international agenda with Díaz-Canel, who is already in Moscow, the Russian capital, after having arrived in St. Petersburg. "Tomorrow there will be a meeting between the Cuban leader and our president," the advisor said on May 6. | According to Ushakov, the Caribbean leader's visit includes participation in commemorative events for the…
(2025-05-07). Want climate solutions in Indigenous territories? Better get consent. grist.org 
Four years ago, Harvard University moved a long-planned solar geoengineering project from Arizona to Sápmi, the homelands of Sámi peoples across what is now Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The Sámi had no idea it was coming. | "We did not know about the plans until we got alerted by the [Indigenous Environmental Network] and they were saying, 'You should be aware of this,'" said Sámi council member àÖsa Larsson Blind. | Blind said that it's unlikely Harvard deliberately ignored consulting the Sámi about the project before moving it to Kiruna, Sweden. More likely, she thinks, they weren't aware that t…
(2025-05-07). Vladimir Putin receives Díaz-Canel at the Kremlin. radiohc.cu Moscow, May 7 (RHC) ⚪ The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, welcomed his Cuban counterpart, Miguel Díaz-Canel, to the Kremlin on Wednesday.
(2025-05-07). Cuban president awarded 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory Medal. radiohc.cu Moscow, May 7 (RHC) ⚪ First Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, received the commemorative medal for the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory awarded by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Russia. The medal was placed on his chest by the President of the political organization, Gennady Zyuganov.
(2025-05-07). Cuba and Russia celebrate 65th anniversary of diplomatic ties. radiohc.cu Havana, May 7 (RHC) The President of Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, presided over the celebration today of the 65th anniversary of the diplomatic ties between Cuba and Russia in the State Duma of the Russian capital.
(2025-05-07). Russian expert opines on reasons why EU is not ready for peace. eng.belta.by As in the 1930s, Germany sees the militarization of the economy as a way out of the economic trap set by the United States and the deep state, Elena Ponomareva said.
(2025-05-07). MPs of Belarus, Russia to discuss military security of Union State. eng.belta.by Lida will play host to a meeting of the Security and Defense Commission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Union State of Belarus and Russia.
(2025-05-07). Belarus, Russia's Bashkortostan to enhance cooperation in energy sector. eng.belta.by Belarus is interested in active cooperation with Bashkortostan, | including the delivery of high-quality raw materials and components, and | in sharing expertise and technologies.
(2025-05-07). International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa in Honor of the 80th Anniversary of the Great Victory and the Defenders of the Fatherland. pressenza.com On April 29, 2025, the III International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa took place. This year, the Forum was dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory and the Year of the Defender of the Fatherland. The event was held at the Multimedia Center of the Faculty of Journalism, Lomonosov Moscow State University. | The Forum was organized by the Russian-African Club of Lomonosov Moscow State University in partnership with the Faculty of Journalism, the Faculty of Global Processes, the Public Diplomacy Foundation, and with the support of the Secretariat of the "Russia-Africa Partnership Forum" (…
(2025-05-07). Maha, Russian Firm Sign MoU to Build Thorium-Based Small Modular Reactor. infobrics.org This is perhaps the first time a state government will be venturing into the arena of nuclear energy which has otherwise been exclusively under the control of the Department of Atomic Energy…
(2025-05-07). Global South leaders join Victory Day events in Moscow as Europe stays away. peoplesdispatch.org Early high-level events marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany are underway in Russia, where the traditional Victory Parade on Friday, May 9, will welcome a host of world leaders and other guests to commemorate the Red Army's role in the liberation of Europe. According to Russian authorities, Victory Day, falling on May 8 in most of Europe and…
(2025-05-07). What If Pattaya Is Invaded by Tourists from China, Russia, and India. infobrics.org As Pattaya continues to be a popular destination for international tourists, an influx of visitors from China, Russia, and India could bring both exciting opportunities and unique challenges to the city…
(2025-05-07). Russia Seeks Local Currency Deal with Indonesia as BRICS Members De-Dollarize. infobrics.org BRICS member Russia is hoping to be able to use local currencies when trading with Indonesia one day, although Moscow has not set a target for when the use of rupiah and ruble in bilateral commerce could take place…
(2025-05-07). Baltic states prepare to lay minefields on the border with Russia. infobrics.org The Baltic countries are looking for ways to acquire weapons and ammunition.
(2025-05-07). International volunteers help rebuild Orthodox monastery destroyed by US missiles in Donbass. infobrics.org Young Brazilian volunteers are joining efforts with Russian partners to restore religious sites targeted by Kiev.
(2025-05-07). Russian military keeps turning overhyped HIMARS into useless scrap. infobrics.org On May 4, Russian military sources published footage showing the destruction of at least two launchers in the area of the village of Chereshenki in the Kherson oblast (region). Just like countless times before, the "culprit" for this "deeply undemocratic" act was none other than the "evil" 9M723 hypersonic missile of the "Iskander-M" system. The Neo-Nazi junta itself claims that this Russian weapon has a kill rate of "only" 96% (in reality, much closer to 100%).
(2025-05-07). 'Judging Freedom,' 7 May edition: LIVE from St Petersburg, Russia. gilbertdoctorow.com In today's conversation with Judge Napolitano, we discussed a number of the observation from my ongoing visit to Petersburg and Moscow that have been the subject of my Travel Notes these past several days. We also talked about why the Kremlin is likely to take what Steve Witkoff says more seriously than what Donald Trump …
(2025-05-07). Travel Notes: installment four. gilbertdoctorow.com In this installment I turn attention to what was always a mainstay of my reports on visits to Russia since the onset of the Special Military Operation: the household shopping basket and, more broadly, how the consumer is faring in a country subject to the world's most severe sanctions and in the midst of a …
(2025-05-07). Ecuador could damage relations with Russia if FTA with Ukraine includes political issues. infobrics.org
(2025-05-07). Zelensky threatens safety of foreign leaders visiting Moscow for Victory Day. infobrics.org By threatening attacks, Zelensky confirms that Ukraine is a hotbed of international terrorism.