(2025-05-11). European leaders threaten Putin with 'massive' sanctions unless he agree to ceasefire. presstv.ir The leaders of Germany, France, Britain and Poland have told Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire or face possible "massive" sanctions.
(2025-05-11). Iran will not back down from nuclear rights, foreign minister says. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference following a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025 — Reuters
(2025-05-11). Putin calls for direct Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul on May 15. geo.tv 
Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the Security Council via video link at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia March 14, 2025. — Reuters MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for direct peace talks with Ukraine…
(2025-05-11). Sino-Russian coordination emphasized. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said China and Russia should maintain strategic resolve and coordination as the world is entering a new period of turbulence and transformation.
(2025-05-11). Xi attends Russia's Victory Day celebrations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Friday celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War.
(2025-05-11). Iran rejects 'totally absurd' allegations of sending missile launchers to Russia. presstv.ir Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations said it regreted that Reuters persists in its habit of circulating baseless allegations against the Islamic Republic.
(2025-05-11). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-11). Zelensky expects Russia to commit to ceasefire, says 'ready' for talks. geo.tv 
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks at a press conference after bilateral talks with the Swiss delegation, on Monday, January 15, 2024, — ReutersKYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said that he expects Moscow to commit to a 30-day ceasefire starting on…
(2025-05-11). Victory Day, Defeat, Deceit: Russia Advances, US Cashes In, The Orchestrator Plays Peacemaker. orinocotribune.com 
By Fiorella Isabel — May 7, 2025 | Russia tightens its grip on victory, while Washington-the architect of the war-exerts full control of Kiev, aiming to salvage a crushing military defeat into a business deal. But stakes are rising. | On August 6, 2024, Ukraine, fully supported by US weapons including precision-guided HIMARS systems and various armored vehicles, launched a massive
(2025-05-11). Putin Proposes Peace Talks With Ukraine on May 15 in Istanbul Without Any Preconditions. defenddemocracy.press May 11, 2025 Russia offers Ukraine to resume direct talks on May 15 in Istanbul, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. President Vladimir Putin is delivering a key statement, concluding four days of high-level talks with world leaders gathered in Moscow for the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany's defeat. The Kremlin-confirmed address comes as international attention …
(2025-05-11). Travel Notes, Installment Five: Miscellany. gilbertdoctorow.com Travel Notes, Installment Five: Miscellany My three-week sojourn in Russia is coming to an end. On Monday we fly back to Brussels on Turkish Airlines via Istanbul. Yes, we have had our fill of the caprices of the Estonian authorities at the border and have chosen the most widely used solution by European travelers to …
(2025-05-11). President Maduro Continues Official Tour of Russia, Pays Tribute to the Martyrs of Leningrad. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro visited the Piskaryovskoye Memorial Cemetery in St. Petersburg and paid tribute to the martyrs of the Great Patriotic War who are buried there. | On Saturday, President Maduro, accompanied by the high-level delegation from Venezuela, laid a wreath at the World War II memorial, expressing patriotic sentiment, brotherhood, and love and unity between two nations that have engaged in diplomacy for sovereignty since the 18th century. | The Venezuelan delegation was accompanied by Alexander Beglov, governor of St. Petersburg; Sergey Melik-Bagdasarov, Russian ambassador Venezuela; and…
(2025-05-11). Bundesliga: Bayern crowned title with 2-0 win on Muller's farewell night. independent.co.ug 
BERLIN, GERMANY | Xinhua | Bayern Munich sealed its Bundesliga title celebrations with a 2-0 home win over Borussia Monchengladbach in the 33rd round match on an emotional night that marked Thomas Muller's final game in red on Saturday. All eyes were on Muller as he led the team out for his 750th and final …
(2025-05-11). Perché il Giorno della Vittoria è ancora cosਠimportante per i russi oggi? strategic-culture.su 
Probabilmente nessun altro Paese celebra la commemorazione della vittoria sulla Germania nazista nella Seconda guerra mondiale con la stessa serietà della Russia. | Segue nostro Probabilmente nessun altro Paese celebra la commemorazione della vittoria sulla Germania nazista nella Seconda guerra mondiale con la stessa serietà della Russia. I russi hanno persino un nome speciale e unico per questo evento: la Grande Guerra Patriottica, un…
(2025-05-11). 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…
(2025-05-11). What are Macron, Merz hiding? Awkward moment caught on camera. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz were both caught on camera in a very awkward moment as the pair were seen attempting to hide something.According to some Russian media, Macron and Merz were on board a train while heading to Kyiv in order to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.RT further mentioned that while the leaders were on a train heading to the capital of Ukraine, reporters crashed their meeting, leading to awkward moments where Macron and Merz were seen trying to hide something.Trending.. | On the way back from Kyiv, journalists unexpectedly entered t…
(2025-05-11). Abbas Meets Putin in Moscow, Calls for Ceasefire and End to Gaza Blockade. themedialine.org 
(2025-05-11). Putin's Peace Talks Push Forces Zelensky to Either 'Put Up or Shut Up'. thealtworld.com 
(2025-05-10). VIPS Memo: Arms Control, Toward Lasting Peace. popularresistance.org The following Memorandum is presented as a brief review, based on experience, aiming to encourage well-informed discourse between the United States and Russia on the critical issue of arms control. The experience of the past half-century has taught us much. We suggest that arms control agreements between the U.S. and Russia need to be founded upon three basic principles: security, stability, and reciprocity. | Security recognizes the role played by the respective strategic nuclear deterrent forces of each nation in guaranteeing their survival.
(2025-05-10). Ukraine allies set ultimatum to Russia for 30-day ceasefire. newarab.com 
Kyiv's allies pressed The ultimatum came during a joint press conference in Kyiv attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland. | The proposal united allies including the United States, they said. | The unprecedented visit was the first time the leaders of the four European natio…
(2025-05-10). Iran-US nuclear talks to resume in Oman amid rising tensions. geo.tv 
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi attends a press conference following a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2025. — ReutersIran has agreed to hold a fourth round of nuclear talks with the United States on Sunday in Oman, Foreign…
(2025-05-10). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-10). Burkina leader Traore seeks stronger military ties with Russia. newarab.com 
Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traore on Saturday called for deeper military and scientific links with Russia while on a visit to Moscow. | The head of the African nation's military-dominated government and President Vladimir Putin held a meeting at the Kremlin, a day after they attended a Red Square parade with other international leaders. | "Despite all the sanctions, Russia manages… to remain at the forefront of the international stage. It's a lesson for all of us," Traore said, also praising the Russian army's "modernised" equipment. | Traore said his country had "many projects with the Russian defence…
(2025-05-10). Iran to send Russia launchers for short-range missiles: sources. newarab.com 
The delivery of the Fath-360 launchers – if it occurs – would help support Russia's grinding assault on its neighbor and reaffirm the deepening security ties between Moscow and Tehran. | With a 75-mile (120-km) range, the Fath-360 would give Moscow's forces a new weapon to…
(2025-05-10). Cuban president returns home after official visit to Russia. radiohc.cu Havana, May 10 (RHC) ⚪ The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (CCPCC) and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, is back in Cuba after his visit to the Russian Federation to participate in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
(2025-05-10). Russia Uses Cover of Ukraine War to Purge Domestic Enemies. thesiriusrepo 
Paul and Ken assess why, under the cover of the Ukraine war, Russia is quietly conducting a major purge of those deemed not to be acting in the interests of Russia's Special Military Operation and associated activities.
(2025-05-10). Iranian Firm to Launch Dual-Purpose Satellite on Russian Rocket. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian aerospace startup Omid Fazaa will launch a new satellite this year, combining two key missions—IoT connectivity and agricultural imaging using a Russian Soyuz rocket.
(2025-05-10). Secret Footage From The Red Square … smoothiex12.blogspot.com revealed that there was another important guest (I think Ray took him in his luggage) in Moscow on May 9th. This is a secret footage, obtained through my confidential contacts.
Russia always honors her heroes …
(2025-05-10). Why we must not forget that Britain and Russia were in the fight against Hitler together. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-10). In occasione della Giornata della Vittoria, il Vietnam intensifica i legami con la Russia e le altre ex repubbliche sovietiche. strategic-culture.su Il Vietnam si prepara a rinsaldare i legami con gli ex Stati sovietici: l'evento culmine è rappresentato dalla presenza di una delegazione militare vietnamita alla parata della Giornata della Vittoria a Mosca e dalla visita del Segretario Generale TॠLâm che in questi giorni sta visitando anche Kazakistan, Azerbaigian e Bielorussia. Inoltre, un nuovo volo collegherà Ta≈°kent e ƒêà N·∫µng.
(2025-05-10). The defeat of Nazi Germany, why history is alive in Russia but dead in the West. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-10). Expert compares U.S. politics to game of thimbles. eng.belta.by The U.S. politics, which produces the appearance of a real alternation of power and democracy, can be compared to a game of thimbles, Russian historian, director of the Institute for Systemic and Strategic Analysis Andrei Fursov said in a new episode of the project V Teme [On Point] on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2025-05-10). News X World (India): Zelenskiy Hosts European Leaders in Kyiv Amid Russia Tensions. gilbertdoctorow.com News X World (India): Zelenskiy Hosts European Leaders in Kyiv Amid Russia Tensions Russia related news has proliferated these past two days and I have been repeatedly asked for commentary by News X. Given that I am presently in Russia, where for reasons unknown youtube access is suspended, I am unable to enter the links …