(2025-05-09). They Left The West To Fight For Russia. popularresistance.org Across the scorched fields and ruined factories of Donbass, a new kind of soldier moves among Russian units—not born under the tricolor, but under the flags of the very nations arming Ukraine. | They come from America, Britain, France, and beyond. Men once proud of their military service now walk away from NATO's wars and into the ranks of Russia's armed forces—or into the humanitarian trenches of liberated towns. Why? Because they've seen through the lie. | Some fight on the front lines, side by side with Russians defending cities like Chasov Yar. Others deliver aid, rebuild homes, and film what the…
(2025-05-09). China welcomes efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China welcomes all efforts conducive to peace and looks forward to reaching a fair, lasting and binding peace agreement that is acceptable to all parties involved in the Ukraine crisis through dialogue.
(2025-05-09). Ukraine's stolen children: More than just a humanitarian crisis. greenleft.org.au 
Since Russia's invasion, Ukrainian children have been forcibly abducted and relocated, in violation of international law, reports Christopher Ford.
(2025-05-09). Trump Urges Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire, Threatens Sanctions in Pursuit of Peace. english.almanar.com.lb In a significant development aimed at de-escalating the protracted Russia-Ukraine conflict, former US President Donald Trump has issued a forceful call for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv. The announcement, made via Trump's Truth Social platform, underscores the United States' commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts to bring an end to the devastating war …
(2025-05-09). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-09). Labor Likely To Gain 5 Senators, Cementing The Left's Senate Dominance. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election …
(2025-05-09). Russia Victory Day Sparks NATO Split? Slovakia PM's Blistering Rebuke to Pressure | May 9 Parade. hindustantimes.com NATO nations Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania barred Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić from entering their airspace as they travel to Moscow for Russia's Victory Day celebrations. Fico slammed Estonia for making a last-minute change to his schedule. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the move by NATO nations "a shame". Watch this video to know more.
(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). Ukraine War Day Fico Can't Fly. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com Dear Readers: | Tomorrow is Victory Day in Russia. It's an annual holiday, of course, with a big parade. But this year is special. As the war continues, Zelensky has more or less threatened the participants with some kind of terror attack, probably involving drones bombing Red Square. Or something like that. | Meanwhile, the EU can, in all seriousness, be described as the multi-national successor state to Hitler's Third Reich. With a couple of differences: Instead of Hitler, Zelensky is their overall Leader. Also, a bigger difference, they are reliant on America for their military machine and funding. Nonethel…
(2025-05-08). 'Why Putin's Three-Day May Ceasefire Declaration is Worthless'. bylinetimes.com 
(2025-05-08). Trump Speaks With Zelensky, Calls for 'Unconditional' 30-Day Ukraine Ceasefire. news.antiwar.com President Trump on Thursday called for a 30-day "unconditional" ceasefire in Ukraine and threatened sanctions if it is not "respected." Trump made the call in a post on Truth Social shortly after holding a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. "Talks with Russia/Ukraine continue. The US calls for, ideally, a 30-day unconditional ceasefire," the president …
(2025-05-08). FRA HUGHES: "People in Donbas Told Me That They Didn't Leave Ukraine, Ukraine Left Them." / By Fra Hughes and Democracy Files. marktanliano.net
(2025-05-08). Fico fires back at Zelenskyy for 'threatening' leaders attending Moscow Victory Parade. defenddemocracy.press May 4, 2025 Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Sunday criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for warning that Ukraine cannot ensure the safety of foreign leaders attending Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow.Politics Since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukrainian drones have hit several targets in the capital and elsewhere …
(2025-05-08). Zelenskiy says Ukraine stands by offer of 30-day ceasefire. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy holds a joint press conference with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala, in Prague, Czech Republic, May 5, 2025. — Reuters
(2025-05-08). Ukraine's cities quiet as Kremlin-sponsored ceasefire kicks in. geo.tv 
(2025-05-08). The Extermination of the Palestinian People and Theft of Their Homeland. dissidentvoice.org Thought I'd share with you an attempt to hold my MP to account for Westminster's shameful complicity in Israel's genocide of the Palestinian people. The talking-points may help if you're about to do the same with your MP or senator. Israel: after 19 months of non-stop genocide where do you stand Mr Cooper? ku.tnemailrapnull@pm.repooc.nhoj Dear …
(2025-05-08). Senators Cotton and Graham Work To Sabotage Chances of Iran Deal. news.antiwar.com Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), two of the most hawkish members of Congress, are working together to sabotage the Trump administration's chances of reaching a deal with Iran. On Thursday, the senators held a press conference outlining a resolution they're introducing that demands that any deal with Iran must include the total …