(2022-05-09). The West Approves Turkey's Operation against the Kurds but Condemns Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
On 18 April, Turkey announced the beginning of a new cross-border military special operation in Iraqi Kurdistan, Claw Lock (Penàße Kilit). Ankara initially focused all its attention on the Duhok Province of Iraq, where Special Forces of the Ministry of Defense of Turkey with the support of artillery, landed in the Metina, Zap and Avashin …
(2022-05-09). Iran embassy calls on Iranians to leave Moldova. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) — Issuing a statement on Monday, the Iranian embassy in Ukraine called on Iranian nationals to leave the Transnistria region of Moldova.
(2022-05-09). Pope Francis Suggests That NATO's "Barking" Provoked Russia's Military Op in Ukraine. transcend.org 4 May 2022 – Pope Francis has suggested to Italian daily Corriere Della Sera that the "barking of NATO at the door of Russia" provoked the military operation in Ukraine and countries should not supply Ukraine with more arms. Russia has "an anger that I don't know whether it was provoked but was perhaps facilitated" by NATO's unrelenting expansion towards the Eurasian Giant," said the Pontiff.
(2022-05-09). West continues to ramp up sanctions on Russia, increase strain on global economy. ecns.cn The United States and its Western allies on Sunday announced new sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, a move that aims to further cripple Moscow's economy but poses severe challenges for global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-05-09). Canadian PM meets Ukrainian president in Kiev. ecns.cn Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev on Sunday, announcing more military aid to Ukraine and more sanctions against Russia.
(2022-05-09). Jeffrey Sachs Debunks the West's Narrative and Policy in Ukraine. transcend.org Jeffrey Sachs tears the entire US/NATO narrative apart. One wonders how much longer he will be invited to appear in Western mainstream media–he simply knows too much, has a macro perspective, speaks with passion, and even uses the 'p' word, "peace": A true menace to the empire system.
(2022-05-09). Full Spectrum Dominance: U.S. Elites' War to Rule the World. transcend.org 4 May 2022 – We can date the beginning of the war in Ukraine to October 2002, when the Project for the New American Century was published for the Pentagon and clearly and unambiguously stated U.S. foreign policy for the 21st century: "Full Spectrum Dominance." That is, to dominate militarily the nations, peoples and resources of the entire world. Not "Full Spectrum" or Global Peace, Diplomacy or Cooperation, but Domination.
(2022-05-09). Remembering Pleasant and Other Memories. transcend.org 9 May 2022 – On a hot sticky summer afternoon of Delhi, I opened my steel almirah (wardrobe) and started looking at papers and other items — an old radio no longer working, old clothes, newspapers, photographs, expired passports, and tickets to several destinations–France, Belgium, Netherlands, Paris, Amsterdam, Porto, and others.
(2022-05-09). On the anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, US seeks to escalate conflict with Russia. wsws.org Ahead of Russia's celebration of the defeat of Nazi Germany in May 1945, the US and its NATO allies are systematically working to escalate their war with Russia.
(2022-05-09). "System-relevant & budgeted to death": Child care personnel demand better working conditions. wsws.org Around 26,000 kindergarten teachers across Germany took part in a one-day warning strike last Wednesday.
(2022-05-09). Open letter and Breaking the logic of war. indybay.org The delivery of large quantities of heavy weapons, however, could make Germany itself a party to the war. A Russian counterattack could then trigger the mutual assistance clause under the NATO treaty and thus the immediate danger of a world war. Natylie Baldwin emphasizes how Zelensky's outlawing of parties and dissenting media are dictatorial.
(2022-05-09). Two more statues of Iron Age boxers unearthed in Italy. ecns.cn Photo shows the excavation site of the Iron Age necropolis in Mont'e Prama, Italy, May 7, 2022. Archaeologists in Sardinia have unearthed the torsos of two more limestone statues of boxers.
(2022-05-09). How They Have Lied to You about the Russian Threat for the Last 30 Years. transcend.org 8 Apr 2022 – An indisputable authority on NATO affairs reveals the truth — without knowing he does and without the media understanding his sensational statements.
(2022-05-09). (Português) Rússia/EUA/Ucrânia: O que Está em Jogo. transcend.org 3 maio 2022 – Entrevista de Jeffrey Sachs, economista e especialista em desigualdade social, que como poucos articula a economia com a ecologia. Ele criticamente esclarece as posiàßàµes dos EUA e da Rússia no contexto do conflito na Ucrânia. É importante conhecermos os dois lados para nà£o sermos dependentes só da versà£o EUA-UE.
(2022-05-09). Why Nonalignment Is an Urgent Imperative for the Global South. transcend.org 2 May 2022 – South Africa and other countries that have abstained from voting against Russia at the UNGA face intense international criticism. There is seldom any acknowledgment that nonalignment, in this case refusing to be aligned with the United States and its allies or with Russia, can be a principled position, as well as an astute tactical engagement with geopolitical realities.
(2022-05-09). The EU Is Destroying Its Own Energy Security with the Planned Russian Oil Embargo. transcend.org 7 May 2022 – With no clear alternatives and surging energy prices, sanctions look set to hurt the bloc more than they will harm Russia.
(2022-05-09). Antidote Powder: A Low-Cost Antivenom Developed by Venezuelan Scientists. orinocotribune.com 
The antivenom, developed in Venezuela, has already been tested on 40 people and has not shown any adverse effects. | The saying that "the snake is killed by the head" is not valid, if one considers that it is precisely in the snake's own venom that the antidote for its bite is found. Some new antivenoms are currently being developed in Venezuela to counteract the effects of snake and scorpion bites. These antidotes are made with IgY technology based on chicken antibodies and, so far, have been tested on 40 people. No adverse reactions have been reported. | José Contreras, a researcher and snake expert at the I…
(2022-05-09). Canada, UK announce new package of sanctions on Russia. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) — Canada included forty more Russian individuals, including businessmen and defense officials, in its sanction lists, the press service of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.
(2022-05-08). Humanitarian Operation To Evacuate Civilians From Azovstal Completed. southfront.org 
(2022-05-08). Russia and the Ukraine crisis: The Eurasian Project in conflict with the triad imperialist policies. mronline.org 
We wanted to draw readers attention to this piece by Samir Amin, which was written at the time of the Maidan Coup in 2014. —Eds. 1. The current global stage is dominated by the attempt of historical centers of imperialism (the U.S., Western and Central Europe, Japan—hereafter called "the Triad") to maintain their exclusive control …
(2022-05-08). US sacrifices Ukraine to control Europe, Chinese vice FM says. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Chinese Vice Foreign Minister said that the US hopes to "add fuel to the fire" and hinder the negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, adding that the US purpose is to sacrifice Ukraine to control Europe and weaken Russia.
(2022-05-08). Scott Ritter on Russia, USA, and Ukraine nazism. marktaliano.net READ MORE:
(2022-05-08). Former NATO chief: Ukraine war should be exploited to admit Finland, Sweden. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Azeri Press AgencyMay 8, 2022 Former NATO Secretary General called on Sweden and Finland to join the alliance Sweden and Finland should hurry up with joining NATO while Moscow is "busy" with conducting a military special operation in Ukraine, said Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance…. He called the current …
(2022-05-08). US 'directly' involved in Ukraine conflict — Moscow. plusnews.ug 
Washington should be added to a "list of war criminals" as it is now directly participating in "hostilities" in Ukraine, Chairman of Russia's State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin claimed on Saturday, citing media reports about alleged US intelligence-sharing with Ukraine. US President Joe Biden has told senior intelligence officials that "counterproductive" leaks about data sharing with …
(2022-05-08). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-08). The Cossacks in Australia and Russia's Special Operation in Ukraine. journal-neo.org 
For many centuries, the Cossacks have been one of the symbols of Russia and a reliable pillar of the Tsar's power. During the Russian Civil War (1917-1923), most of the Cossacks supported the White Movement, whose defeat brought the old ways to an end. Supporters of the previous government were forced to either change their …
(2022-05-08). Ukraine-Russia political talks should lead to war cessation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Stating that Iran opposes the war in Ukraine, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that political talks between Ukraine and Russia should lead to a cessation of war and ceasefire.
(2022-05-08). Military Situation In Transnistria On May 8, 2022 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2022-05-08). The Poor People's Campaign And The Moral Dilemma Of Liberalism. popularresistance.org Rev. William Barber, an indisputable champion of the poor and a consistent voice demanding an end to poverty, may have made a serious moral and ethical error that effectively placed him outside of the "Kingian" framework that informed Dr. King's work especially during the last year of his life. | In an attempt to make a point about the flawed priorities of the duopoly, Dr. Barber wrote in an email to the "movement family" on Saturday, April 30, 2022 that, "despite the political gridlock on Capitol Hill, Republicans and Democrats have acted swiftly to approve historic military aid to Ukraine. In the face of such a…
(2022-05-08). UK to provide $1.6B in additional military aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The United Kingdom will provide a further 1.3 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) in military support and aid to Ukraine.
(2022-05-08). Iran VP, IFRC president hold meeting in Tehran. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian First Vice President Mohmmad Mokhber met and held talks with visiting President of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Francesco Rocca on Saturday evening.
(2022-05-08). May Day 2022: Turkey's role in the US-NATO war drive against Russia amidst growing class struggle. wsws.org This is the report delivered by Ula≈ü Ate≈üàßi to the 2022 International May Day Online Rally held on May 1. Ate≈üàßi is a leader of the Sosyalist Isitlik Grubu, the Socialist Equality Group in Turkey.
(2022-05-08). Syria rejects talks with Turkey until policies change. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Syrian Ambassador to Russia Riad Haddad on Sunday said that his country's officials have no plan for starting talks with Turkish officials on resolving their disputes until Ankara changes its policies toward Damascus.
(2022-05-08). Europe ¥s mad ban on Russian oil. thesaker.is By Jorge Vilches for the Saker Blog Ursula von der Leyen Cognitive scientists would concur in that the current performance of European leadership could be diagnosed as either myopic ignorance…
(2022-05-08). 13 May, Webinar: Double Standard — Canada's terrorist list, the IDF, Palestinians and the case of Khaled Barakat. samidoun.net 
Friday, 13 May 1 pm Pacific/4 pm Eastern/8 pm UTC/10 pm central Europe/11 pm Palestine Register here to join: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fZaKNSQLSQSGrMHdIP5QsA Double Standard: Canada's terrorist list, the IDF, Palestinians and the case of Khaled Barakat Organized by the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute and Just Peace Advocates. Panelists Miko Peled is an Israeli-American activist, author and international speaker. …
(2022-05-08). 71 Years of RFE/RL: How the CIA-Founded American State Run Media Outlet Survived the Soviet Collapse to Fight Cold War 2.0. orinocotribune.com Originally established as an anti-Bolshevik endeavor, RFE/RL has thrived as US-Russia relations have nose-dived | The first of May marks the 51st anniversary of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (hereinafter "RFE/RL", although this didn't become the official name until 1976) — radio stations which broadcast into Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union, respectively. As detailed in an internal CIA document from 1951 titled "Radio Aims and Objectives," RFE/RL was to be operated by refugees or exiles from the various Socialist Bloc countries to broadcast information intended to encourage "hatred against the regime(s…
(2022-05-08). Qatar's emir to visit Iran, Europe next week: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Qatar's emir will visit Iran, Germany, Britain and other European states starting this week on a trip expected to discuss efforts to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear deal and energy security in Europe, media have reported.
(2022-05-08). EU resumes push to revive JCPOA with last-ditch attempt. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The lull in the Vienna talks is over. The European Union has decided to dispatch its coordinator with the hope of breaking the ice amid a pause in the talks which have been put on hold nearly two months ago.
(2022-05-08). Berlin bans Soviet flags on Liberation Day. wsws.org In large parts of Berlin, it will be forbidden to display Soviet flags when commemorating the liberation of Germany from fascism in 1945.
(2022-05-08). Sinn Féin wins Northern Ireland Assembly election. wsws.org Irish nationalist Sinn Féin have won the largest number of first preference votes in the May 5 elections to the Northern Ireland Assembly. This is the first time that a nationalist party has won an election in the six counties since the partition of Ireland.
(2022-05-08). Mexico Talks May be Resumed Soon, Claims Gerardo Blyde. orinocotribune.com The negotiation in Mexico between the delegations of the Venezuelan government and opposition may be resumed soon, according to statements by the head of the right-wing opposition delegation in the Mexico Talks, Gerardo Blyde. | According to reports published by some Venezuelan media, Blyde made these comments in a meeting between the Frente Amplio and the Unitary Platform, two organizations that group together various opposition sectors of Venezuela. | "I cannot speak because I signed a confidentiality agreement with the international facilitator, the Kingdom of Norway," said Blyde at the meeting. "I cannot give…
(2022-05-08). Iran's export growth of products to Poland at 114%: IRICA. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) — Spokesman for the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA) announced that country's export of products to Poland recorded 114% growth in the previous Iranian calendar year in 1400.
(2022-05-08). Iran, Poland emphasize expanding parliamentary ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau stressed the need for further expanding and developing parliamentary ties between Tehran and Warsaw.
(2022-05-08). Iran, Poland sign document on cultural cooperation. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — Iran and Poland signed a document on cultural, sports, scientific, youth and media collaborations.
(2022-05-08). Open Thread .. dedicated to Victory over Nazism. thesaker.is Why is the Great Patriotic War such a big deal to the Russians? Over 26 million people of the Soviet Union, 18 million of whom were civilians, — the ultimate…
(2022-05-08). Sitrep Operation Z: Yeah, we have some Big Deals. thesaker.is Prepared by Saker Staff From the Russian Mod: "Thanks to unprecedented measures taken by the leadership of the Russian Federation, with the active participation of representatives of the United Nations…
(2022-05-08). Missile Strike Kills Six Turkish-Backed Militants, Wounds Four Others In Syria's Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
Syrian soldier with a Kornet anti-tank guided missile in northern Lattakia. Source: Sputnik. | On May 8, six militants were killed and four others were wounded when a missile struck a vehicle that was taking them to the frontline in the al-Ghab Plains in the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib. | The vehicle was reportedly targeted with a Russian-made Kornet anti-tank guided missile (ATGM). Some Syrian pro-opposition sources said tha…
(2022-05-08). Battle For Snake Island: Russian Forces Left Positions But Prevent Ukrainian From Gaining Foothold (Videos). southfront.org 
Click to se full-size image | Snake Island (Zmiinyi Island), was attacked and captured by the Russian Navy, along with its entire garrison, on February 24th. In recent days, the Ukrainian Navy attempted to counter attack Russian Forces deployed on the island, but failed to land on the island and suffered significant material losses. At the same time, the Russian military was forced to leave the island. The control over Snake Island is of strategic importance, since it is a necessary bridgehead for the assault on the…
(2022-05-08). Argentina will attend BRICS summits, at China's invitation, in step toward 'formal entry'. multipolarista.com China invited Argentina to attend the 2022 summits of the BRICS economic bloc of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Argentina's ambassador says it's a step toward "formal entry" to the grouping, an alternative to the US-dominated financial system.
(2022-05-08). US imposes sanctions on Gazprombank, Russian TV. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) — The US on Sunday unveiled sanctions against three Russian television stations, banned Americans from providing accounting and consulting services to Russians, and sanctioned executives from Gazprombank.