- — Ukraine’s President Suggests May 9 Parade in Moscow Is a Target
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at 4/30/25 3:45amUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hinted at Ukraine's potential plans to target the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9. Speaking in his evening address, Zelensky stated that Russia should be concerned about the ongoing hostilities and should agree to an unconditional and complete ceasefire. “Right now, they are worried that their parade is in jeopardy — and they should be worried indeed," Zelensky said.- — Portugal, Spain and France: Lessons from the Blackout
- at 4/30/25 3:39amOn Monday April 28, the whole of Portugal and parts of Spain and France experienced a total power outage. Lessons? 11.33 in the morning. Zoom meetings froze, elevators ground to a halt, some empty, some with three users, some packed. Some passengers with intestinal problems, some carrying small babies. Metro systems stopped suddenly leaving passengers trapped undergound between stations. Traffic lights stopped working. It is only a local thing, they’ll restore power soon.
- — "Peace President with a Gun to the Sky"
- at 4/30/25 2:29amby Nancy O’Brien Simpson They call him the Peace President now, the man with the red hat and the twitching finger, the man of stage fog and promises rolled in gold leaf, saying he’ll end the wars while polishing the bullets. He’s shouting about the deficit again, like a preacher screaming about sin while pocketing the offering plate—cutting food stamps, healthcare, school lunches, the soft arms of society that hold up the tired and the broken. He says we have to tighten the belt. He says we’re broke.
- — Lavrov: Moscow Open to Negotiations Without Preconditions Amid Ceasefire Dispute
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at 4/29/25 11:08amRussia is open to direct negotiations with Ukraine without any preconditions and views Kyiv's call for a 30-day ceasefire as a preliminary condition, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a press conference following a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in Brazil. On April 25, Russian President Vladimir Putin, during a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, expressed Russia's willingness to resume talks with Ukraine without any preconditions, according to the Kremlin. On April 28, Putin announced a ceasefire to coincide with celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, lasting from midnight on May 8 to midnight on May 11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed the offer as a "manipulation attempt” and instead proposed an immediate 30-day ceasefire. "Our proposal, voiced by President Putin, is to begin direct negotiations without preconditions. The ceasefire being demanded by Ukraine is viewed as a preliminary condition, which would be used to further support the Kyiv regime and strengthen its military capabilities,” Lavrov said. - — Ukrainian Conflict Could Be Resolved if Kyiv Abandons NATO Ambitions — Lavrov
- at 4/29/25 10:58amThe Ukrainian conflict could be resolved through Ukraine's refusal to join NATO, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated during a broadcast of his speech on the official website of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to Lavrov, during a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers, Russia once again outlined its core position on resolving the conflict by "addressing the root causes of its emergence." "These causes lie in years-long attempts to expand NATO eastward, right up to Russia's borders, and to absorb Ukraine into the North Atlantic Alliance,” Lavrov emphasized.
- — Peruvian Influencer Nearly Dies from Nail-Biting Habit
- at 4/29/25 9:37amIn Peru, influencer Mario Colomina nearly died due to his habit of biting his nails, Terra publication said. While biting his nails, Colomina became infected with the Staphylococcus aureus bacterium that was present on them. Initially, he developed flu-like symptoms, but only sought medical attention after his left leg became paralyzed. Doctors later discovered that the pathogen had settled on his heart’s mitral valve, where it began to multiply, spreading through his body via the bloodstream. As a result, Colomina suffered a stroke. Doctors also diagnosed him with heart failure, as well as embolisms in the brain, kidneys, and spleen. He underwent surgery during which his heart valve was replaced to prevent further spread of the infection.
- — Ukraine’s Ammo Pipeline from South Asia Threatened by Geopolitical Shifts
- at 4/29/25 9:18amIndia and Pakistan may suspend deliveries of artillery and mortar shells to Ukraine and European countries due to escalating conflict and recent security incidents. According to Western media reports, since 2022, Pakistan has supplied over 60,000 shells to Ukraine — including 122 mm rounds for Grad multiple rocket launchers — through parallel import routes. The reported route was: Pakistan – United Kingdom – Romania – Ukraine. Additionally, Ukraine and Islamabad have a military maintenance agreement covering tanks and helicopters. However, Pakistani officials deny any ammunition deliveries.
- — European Leaders Decline Zelensky’s May 9 Invitation to Kyiv
- at 4/29/25 8:55amEuropean leaders will not travel to Kyiv on May 9, despite an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Politico reports. According to the publication, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk will head to Nancy, France, to sign a security agreement with French President Emmanuel Macron. Meanwhile, his British counterpart Keir Starmer plans to attend a defense summit in Oslo on the same day, and Germany’s incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly unwilling to go alone. Earlier, it was reported that Zelensky had invited European leaders to the Ukrainian capital for May 9. The Ukrainian president had envisioned the meeting as a “demonstration of diplomatic strength in contrast to the annual military parade in Moscow.”
- — Heartwarming Rescue: Bear Cub Saved from Drowning in Russia’s Bashkiria
- at 4/29/25 7:12amIn Bashkortostan, a resident of the village of Kutushevo helped save a drowning bear cub. The incident occurred while a family of bears was swimming across the Yumaguzino Reservoir. At some point, the cub became exhausted and clung to a floating tree trunk. A Russian man passing by in a boat noticed the struggling animal and decided to help. The man captured the moment on video. Using his boat, the man pushed the tree with the bear cub toward the shore. The mother bear was watching from land.
- — EU Develops New Strategy to Outlast Trump Before Inflicting Strategic Defeat on Russia
- at 4/29/25 6:53amThere is a view within the European Union that Donald Trump simply needs to be "outlasted." According to this perspective, Democrats will return to power in the United States in 2028 and deliver Russia a "strategic defeat.” A report by the German Council on Foreign Relations (DGAP), titled "How Should Europe Respond to Trump 2.0?", recommends that Europe continue supporting Ukraine through a coalition of NATO's willing members. The reasoning is that Trump, whom the report accuses of embracing "social Darwinism,” will not remain in power permanently. The authors believe the American people will not reelect him, as they will reject what they see as attempts to "replace the country's cultural DNA.” According to the report, the U.S. once stood for "fair support of the weak,” but now sides with "dictators.” The underlying dissatisfaction with Trump in Europe stems from U.S. pressure on Europeans to take greater responsibility for their own security and increase defense spending, Alexandra Voitolovskaya, a political scientist and senior researcher at the Primakov Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) told Pravda.Ru.
- — Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Su-27 as Kyiv Admits Human Factor
- at 4/29/25 6:07amThe Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) lost a heavy Su-27 fighter jet in a Russian military strike, with the incident attributed to human error, Oleh Petrenko, head of the staff fund of Ukraine's 3rd Separate Assault Brigade. "He [the pilot] performed very effectively today while repelling the attack,” Petrenko said. "But unfortunately, the human factor – something that shouldn't have happened – occurred. I won't go into details," Petrenko said. Despite the loss of the aircraft, the pilot survived. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of the Su-27, which was hit while conducting a complex combat mission providing air support for Ukrainian troops and was reportedly targeted by Russian strike drones.
- — Patrushev Signals Russia May Lay Claim to Ukrainian Ports, Cites Odessa’s Russian Legacy
- at 4/29/25 4:39amNikolai Patrushev, aide to the President of Russia and head of the Maritime Board, spoke on whether Russia could lay claim to Ukrainian ports and whether the issue will be raised during conflict resolution talks. He emphasized that Russia respects the will of the people. "This is evident from the experience of Crimea, Sevastopol, Donbas, and Novorossiya joining Russia,” Patrushev recalled.
- — Late Spring Storm Dumps Record Snow on Central Russia
- at 4/29/25 4:24amOn April 29, 2025, the Perm and Sverdlovsk regions of Russia experienced an extraordinary late-spring snowfall, with Perm witnessing its heaviest snowstorm of the 21st century. According to the Perm Center for Geographic Information Systems (GIS Center), over 30 centimeters of snow fell within 24 hours, amounting to approximately 88% of the region's typical monthly precipitation. In some areas, snow depths reached up to 37 centimeters. The severe weather conditions led to significant disruptions. Perm Airport was temporarily closed due to poor visibility, and transportation networks across the region were affected. In Yekaterinburg, the capital of the Sverdlovsk region, residents faced strong winds and snowfall, with storm totals reaching 2 to 4 centimeters.
- — The Hegseth Illusion: How the Peace Wing Was Gutted from Within
- at 4/29/25 2:40amNancy O'Brien Simpson There was a moment—a fragile, flickering moment—when some of us believed. Not in the man, necessarily, but in the possibility. That maybe, just maybe, a rough-mouthed outsider like Donald J. Trump might finally break the war machine. He railed against “forever wars,” mocked the architects of Iraq, and gave off just enough fumes of anti-interventionism to stir the exhausted hearts of peace-seekers across the political spectrum. We knew it was a long shot. But hope, as it always does, sneaks in through the cracks. Enter Pete Hegseth.
- — Why Does America Hate China?
- at 4/29/25 2:34amNancy O'Brien Simpson There is a truth we rarely speak aloud in America:our nation often needs an enemy. During the Cold War, it was the Soviet Union — an existential "other" that justified vast military budgets, covert interventions, and a permanent sense of national urgency. When the Berlin Wall fell in 1989, a vacuum opened. For a time, terrorism filled the role of adversary, after 9/11 turned a faceless "enemy" into a justification for endless wars. But even the concept of terrorism could not sustain the military-industrial complex forever.
- — Russia Should Not Turn a Blind Eye to Bandar Abbas Port Blast
- at 4/28/25 11:11amOn April 26, a massive explosion rocked the port complex in the Iranian city of Bandar Abbas. The blast claimed the lives of 120 people, over 1,200 were injured. Financial damages are estimated at up to $2 billion. Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni stated that by Sunday, April 27, about 80% of the fire had been contained, but new explosions reignited the flames. The official representative of Iran's Defense Ministry, Reza Talainik, said there were no military goods in the port and that no military-related imports or exports passed through it. Iranian state media reported that the explosion likely resulted from a fire in a warehouse storing hazardous and chemical materials — due to improper storage. American media speculated that the explosion was caused by "rocket fuel," allegedly ammonium perchlorate imported from China. They claim there was enough of the substance to fuel around 250 medium-range Khaibar-Shekan missiles or their Houthi equivalents.
- — Russia and the United States Continue Contacts on Ukraine Conflict Resolution
- at 4/28/25 10:42amRussia and the United States are maintaining contacts and exchanging information regarding the resolution of the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, TASS said. "We are exchanging information through the appropriate channels,” he explained. Russia Committed to Peace, but US Disappointed Russia holds strong positions and is committed to peace and positive progress, said Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF).
- — Child Dies in Armored Vehicle Hatch Accident at Trophy Equipment Exhibition in Russia
- at 4/28/25 10:13amIn Komsomolsk-on-Amur, at an exhibition displaying captured Ukrainian and NATO equipment, a child was killed after the hatch cover of an armored vehicle fell on him. The boy died from an open traumatic brain injury, Komsagram Telegram channel said citing a source at emergency services. According to eyewitnesses, the boy was standing under an armored personnel carrier when another child inside the vehicle pulled a lever, causing the hatch to open and fall onto his head. Another version suggests that over time, hydraulic fluid had leaked out, causing the heavy hatch door to open on its own.
- — Russian Defense Ministry Releases Footage of Russian and North Korean Forces Fighting in Kursk Region
- at 4/28/25 9:54amThe Russian Ministry of Defense has released footage showing joint combat operations by Russian and North Korean soldiers in the Kursk region. The video appeared on the TASS news agency Telegram channel. The clip begins with footage of a firefight in an urban environment. A soldier from North Korea replaces a Russian fighter and opens fire on the enemy. The video then shows two flags — those of Russia and North Korea — being raised near a destroyed church, after which two soldiers embrace. On April 26, Russia officially acknowledged for the first time the participation of North Korean forces in the battles for the Kursk region. President Vladimir Putin thanked the Korean soldiers, emphasizing that they acted fully in accordance with international law and in line with the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty signed in June 2024.
- — North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Praises His Soldiers for Fighting in Russia's Kursk Region
- at 4/28/25 8:09amNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has praised the involvement of North Korean soldiers in the operation to liberate the Kursk region. He described it as a "sacred mission" aimed at strengthening the friendship between Russia and North Korea. Kim Jong Un emphasized that the North Korean military fought for justice and are heroes. The DPRK leader also sent a warm combat greeting to the Russian army and people for their great victory. Monument to North Korean Soldiers to be Erected in Pyongyang Kim Jong Un stated that a monument would be built in Pyongyang to honor the North Korean soldiers who fought in the Kursk region.
- — Massive Power Outages Hit Spain and Portugal, Disrupting Airports and Transportation
- at 4/28/25 7:10amSpain and Portugal experienced large-scale power and telephone outages, with disruptions also affecting France and Belgium. Due to the failure, operations were interrupted at Madrid’s international airport and Lisbon Airport. The causes of the power outages have not yet been determined, El País newspaper said. Spain’s National Cybersecurity Institute (INCIBE) is investigating whether the blackout could have been the result of a hacker attack. The outage disrupted public transportation, traffic lights, and telephone communications. Train movement was nearly halted in parts of Madrid and Barcelona.
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