(2025-05-19). Ukrainian and Russian officials meet in Istanbul. wsws.org The Trump-supported negotiations marked the first direct meeting in over three years between representatives of the oligarchic Putin regime and the right-wing dictatorial regime of Volodymyr Zelensky.
(2025-05-19). Victory Day in Russia: The real historical lessons for the working class. wsws.org Building upon the legacy of Stalinist falsifications of the history of the Second World War, the Putin regime falsely portrays its reactionary invasion of Ukraine as a continuation of the struggle waged by the Soviet masses against fascism and imperialism.
(2025-05-19). 3 Nigerien journalists detained after broadcast on Russia military cooperation. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-19). Hungary's Russian-style 'foreign agent' bill threatens remaining independent media. CPJ Staff
(2025-05-19). Syria's Prospects of Debt Restructuring Entangled in Geopolitical Calculations. globalresearch.ca Syria's transitional government has yet to make clear how it will deal with the debts that the former Assad regime incurred with Russia and Iran. In a regime change context, debt restructuring is often framed as part of the broader …
(2025-05-19). Trump's far-fetched attempt to divide Russia and China is clearly failing. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
Donald Trump claimed he would "un-unite" Russia and China, but the US divide-and-conquer strategy promoted by Henry Kissinger is failing. Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin reaffirmed that "China-Russia relations have reached the highest level in history".
(2025-05-19). Three medals for Belarus at WT President's Cup in Bulgaria. eng.belta.by Raman Turavinau (80kg) defeated three representatives of Croatia and an athlete of Türkiye on his way to the final where he beat Russia's Artem Mytarev to claim gold.
(2025-05-19). Russia Is Labelling Oscar Jenkins A 'Mercenary', Not A Prisoner Of War. What's The Difference And Why Does This Matter? menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) | Oscar Jenkins, a 33-year-old former teacher from Melbourne, was one of many foreigners who responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's call in 2022 for …
(2025-05-19). China's Evolving Relations with Russia and North Korea. uwidata.com By Mehmet Enes Be≈üer China's bilateral relations with Russia and North Korea in East Asian geopolitics have been instrumental in defining the region's past and present. Founded on common ideologies and interests, their relation remains pertinent in foreign policy and in China's regional stability strategy. China's bilateral ties with Russia and North Korea have been …
(2025-05-19). Zelenskyy Pushes For Ceasefire In Talks With Vance, Rubio Before Trump-Putin Call. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) | While attending the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV in Rome, | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held key meetings with top | U.S. and European officials on Sunday, ahead of a …
(2025-05-18). Will Trump-Putin Call End the War? thinktank.pk U.S. President Donald Trump will hold a pivotal phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to halt the "bloodbath" in Ukraine and address trade issues, as announced by Trump on Truth Social. This call, confirmed by Kremlin, follows recent negotiations in Istanbul where Russian and Ukrainian delegations agreed to a significant prisoner exchange of …