(2025-05-13). Talk about Europe leaders' cocaine use 'fake news', says France. newarab.com 
The French presidency on Monday condemned "fake news" spread by "France's enemies" after The accusation was made widely on X by figures such as the US radio host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones but then also propagated by Russian officials, including foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. | They shared…
(2025-05-13). Zelensky offers to meet Putin in Turkey 'personally'. newarab.com 
Ukrainian President The Kremlin did not immediately respond to Zelensky's offer, and the Ukrainian leader did not say whether he would still attend if Russia refused a
(2025-05-13). Russian journalist sentenced to 13 days administrative detention after filming anti-Putin protest. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-13). Russia-Islamic World: KazanForum kicks off in Kazan. tvbrics.com 
The forum will host about 200 events…
(2025-05-13). Sunflowers of Ukraine Defiance Greet Russians at Embassy. indybay.org Ukraine's national flower, the sunflower—soniashnyk—has become an internationally recognized sign of national identity, solidarity and resilience in Ukraine's fight against Russia's brutal invasion and war. Early in the war, a powerful video by BBC showed a woman accosting a Russian soldier on the street while presenting him with seeds telling him "Put the sunflower seeds in your pocket please. You will lie down here with the seeds" in effect telling him they will grow where he dies…
(2025-05-13). Media: What to expect from potential new Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul. defenddemocracy.press May 12, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin's offer for Ukraine to resume direct talks in Istanbul on May 15 "without any preconditions" was the main result of the four-day events dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War, Vedomosti notes. Putin made the statement the same day as …
(2025-05-13). Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well. gilbertdoctorow.com Estonian Government: Not just war mongers but sadists as well In his latest speeches during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day celebrations, President Putin was careful to distinguish between the ruling elites in "unfriendly countries" and the general population, among whom there may well be many people sympathetic to Russia's cause. I apply the same …
(2025-05-13). Russia-Ukraine international armed conflict: "The prospect of peace remains elusive for civilians who continue to face the horrors of conflict" icrc.org
(2025-05-13). "Terrorism we are witnessing today comes from imperialism" , Burkina Faso's President Ibrahim Traoré tells Putin. peoplesdispatch.org "In addition to defense and security, there is another important sphere, namely, science and education. We would like Russia to" teach science to young Burkinabes "so that we can develop our own production, industry, and engineering," Traoré told Putin in their meeting after Victory Day.
(2025-05-13). Jamal Al-Moosawi, Secretary-General of National Museum of Oman: Sultanate develops cultural dialogue with Russia. tvbrics.com 
In an interview with TV BRICS, he spoke about the institution's role in international cooperation…
(2025-05-13). Russia's Tula Oblast presents new military-patriotic route to Belarusian tour operators. eng.belta.by The parties identified priority areas for organizing joint tourist trips and exchanged experience in promoting military-patriotic tourism.
(2025-05-13). Belarus, Russia mull over electric train manufacturing project. eng.belta.by Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik met with Director General of the Russian mechanical engineering company Transmashholding Kirill Lipa to discuss the establishment of an electric train production facility in Baranovichi.
(2025-05-13). Lithuanian politician describes sanctions against Belarus, Russia shot in the. eng.belta.by "By imposing sanctions, they are shooting themselves in the foot," said Eduardas Vaitkus as he answered a question about who was getting hurt in the situation with the Western sanctions against Belarus and Russia.
(2025-05-13). Russia, the Defeat of Nazism, and the Collaborationist West. dissidentvoice.org On May 9 Russia welcomed twenty-seven heads of state from around the world to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the conclusion of the Great Patriotic War, which ended in victory over the Nazis, one of the greatest achievements in Russian history, and one that would make any nation justly proud. The United States likes to …
(2025-05-13). BRICS Nations and Israel: Hype, Hope and Helplessness. counterpunch.org 
The BRICS Bank actually sanctioned its 20% member Moscow because of the credit rating agencies in New York… I think the reparations we should be demanding from Glencore, Patrice Motsepe and others who've profited from coal to Israel… The US finance minister told the BRICS Bank: 'you better join us in the sanctions against your own member.' … Vote Donald Trump off the G20 island. And the G19 in 2026 won't be held in the US, hosted by Trump.
(2025-05-12). 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…
(2025-05-12). New Small Russian Cruise Missile Captured By Ukrainian Intelligence. twz.com 
Ukraine's military intelligence service has released details of a new Russian cruise missile, the S8000 Banderol, that it claims makes extensive use of components An infographic prepared by the GUR showing the Banderol cruise missile and some of its foreign-sourced components. GUR photo | The claims about the…
(2025-05-12). Fact Check: Did Trump Call the EU "Nastier Than China" ? thinktank.pk The article published by Russian state outlet under the headline "EU Nastier Than China — Trump" presents a highly charged account of U.S. President Donald Trump's trade remarks regarding the European Union (EU). It includes exaggerated interpretations, unverified claims, and politically loaded language designed to portray intra-Western conflict while positioning Russia's geopolitical rivals as fractured …
(2025-05-12). Ukraine War Day Two More Moments Of Spring. awfulavalanche.wordpress.com 
Dear Readers: | Continuing with yesterday's theme: Some precious moments caught in time, like fleas in amber, post Victory Day. | One: Medvedev calls Zelensky a dirty rat.: | Coalition Of The Cokeheads | On May 10, day after Victory Day, Russia's Chief Troll, Dmitry Medvedev, could not constrain himself from "I wonder…
(2025-05-12). Putin and Pashinyan: A Tumultuous Alliance Marked by Risk and Paradox. transcend.org When Nikol Pashinyan swept into power in May 2018 on the crest of Armenia's Velvet Revolution, his first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi set an optimistic tone. Pashinyan, a former journalist turned revolutionary, pledged to deepen Armenia's strategic alliance with Russia.
(2025-05-12). Why the Hell Was NATO Expanding as the Size of the Russian Military Shrank? transcend.org 5 May 2025 – Bill Clinton initiated the expansion of NATO in 1999 adding Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland. According to the LA Times, Oct 1996, the push was underway to manufacture a narrative justifying adding more members to NATO:…
(2025-05-12). Moscow decked out to commemorate the fall of Nazi Germany. radiohc.cu The Victory Day parade in Moscow, attended by nearly thirty world leaders and other guests, was admirable, synchronized, emotional and a clear demonstration of Russia's power.
(2025-05-12). Cuba and Russia, two fraternal peoples. radiohc.cu Fraternal, intimate and indestructible are the ties that bind Cuba and Russia, two nations that for decades have established a close strategic cooperation in various fields and have always supported each other.
(2025-05-12). L'eredità della Vittoria: Xi Jinping a Mosca per riaffermare la corretta memoria storica della Seconda Guerra Mondiale. strategic-culture.su 
In concomitanza con l'80 ∞ anniversario della Seconda Guerra Mondiale, Xi Jinping visita Mosca per partecipare alle celebrazioni della Vittoria della Grande Guerra Patriottica, riaffermando l'alleanza con la Russia e l'urgente necessità di custodire una memoria storica corretta, condivisa e multilaterale. | Segue nostro Negli scorsi giorni, il presidente cinese Xi Jinping si è recato in visita di Stato in Russia per partecipare all…
(2025-05-12). Russia, U.S. and the new national political divisions. strategic-culture.su
(2025-05-12). The use of Turkey as a negotiating forum between Russia, the U.S., and Ukraine. strategic-culture.su War is either won or lost. Reaching negotiations does not mean a draw. | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | An attractive proposal…
(2025-05-12). Chinese hospitals bordering Russia see influx of people seeking TCM. ecns.cn Traditional Chinese medicine is fueling a growing wave of inbound medical tourism in China's border regions, particularly in cities such as Heihe and Suifenhe in Heilongjiang province.
(2025-05-12). Belarus to help Udmurtia to modernize public transport fleet. eng.belta.by Belarus suggests public transport supply program until 2030 to Russia's | Udmurtia, Belarus' Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik said | following talks with Udmurtia's Head Alexander Brechalov held in Moscow…
(2025-05-12). Iran and Russia prepare roadmap for integrated maritime freight operations via Caspian Sea. tvbrics.com 
The countries to boost sea logistics through new joint initiative…
(2025-05-12). Leaders of Zimbabwe and Russia held talks in Kremlin. tvbrics.com 
The heads of the two states discussed progress achieved and outlined plans for the future…
(2025-05-12). Trump Says He's 'Thinking' About Joining Ukraine-Russia Talks in Turkey. news.antiwar.com President Trump said on Monday that he was considering joining talks between Russia and Ukraine that are expected to be held in Istanbul this Thursday. "I think you may have a good result at the Thursday meeting in Turkey between Russia and Ukraine. I believe the two leaders are going to be there," the president …
(2025-05-12). Russia Eyeing Indonesian Market with Priority Sector Exports. infobrics.org Russia has identified five priority sectors for its exports to Indonesia: mining, oil and gas, agriculture, smart city technologies, and consumer products. This move comes alongside efforts to finalize a free trade agreement through the Eurasian Economic Commission…
(2025-05-12). US anti-China campaign: continuity, contradictions, and opportunities for BRICS. infobrics.org Building on Biden's legacy, Trump's approach intensifies tariffs and anti-Chinese propaganda while partially retreating from dual containment and, paradoxically, from soft power initiatives like USAID. Arctic ambitions against Russia plus South Asia's India-Pakistan tensions further complicate Washington's efforts, underscoring BRICS's growing role as a counterweight to Western hegemony in an emerging multipolar world.
(2025-05-12). Western hostility in the Arctic leads Russia to abandon agreements with Nordic countries. infobrics.org Without goodwill on the part of the Europeans, Russian participation in Arctic agreements has become a waste of time.
(2025-05-12). Why Russia might need Iranian missiles. infobrics.org The "Fath 360" can be mounted on regular trucks, meaning it will be more difficult to detect, hiding it from the prying eyes of NATO ISR (intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance) platforms. This would certainly present a challenge for the Neo-Nazi junta forces, as they lack a similar platform that could replace their overhyped and overpriced HIMARS.