(2022-05-12). Sanctions against Russia: Reactions from the Middle East. journal-neo.org 
The Middle East media have not stopped commenting on recent developments in Ukraine through the prism of their perception in the region. Particular attention is paid to the topic of the sanctions imposed on Moscow and their resonance in the Arab world. As can be seen, attitudes towards these measures are negative in the region. …
(2022-05-12). Democrats fund Ukraine war at the expense of American workers. wsws.org Having baited Russia into its reactionary invasion, the Biden administration seeks to make working people pay for the staggering cost of the war.
(2022-05-12). France's Jean-luc Mélenchon announces a "New popular union" with the capitalist Socialist Party. wsws.org By forming an alliance with the PS, a bourgeois party, Mélenchon is turning his back on the promises he made to his voters.
(2022-05-12). Covid-19 still spreading in Spain as PSOE-Podemos government ends mask mandate. wsws.org Throughout the pandemic, the PSOE-Podemos government has refused to follow a scientifically guided policy to eliminate the virus, instead placing profits over lives.
(2022-05-12). Ukrainian secret service detains popular blogger in Spain. wsws.org The detainment of the anti-war Shariy abroad signals an escalation in Kiev's attempts to stamp out opposition wherever it exists.
(2022-05-11). In major escalation of the NATO proxy war against Russia, US rams through $40 billion aid package for Ukraine. wsws.org On Tuesday night, the US House of Representatives voted by 357 to 48 to approve a record $39.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, just hours after the text of the bill was made known.
(2022-05-11). In Video: John Kirby Confirms US Instigated War In Ukraine. southfront.org
(2022-05-11). Biden sets aside COVID-19 funding to secure tens of billions to escalate war against Russia. wsws.org The utter indifference of both capitalist parties to mass death and debilitating illness within the borders of the US exposes the fraudulent claims of a war for "democracy" and "human rights" in Ukraine.
(2022-05-11). US House approves $40 billion of aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — US House of Representatives approved the bill on allocation of addition $40 billion of aid to Ukraine Tuesday, according to a livestream on the House website.
(2022-05-11). Ukraine Disrupts Gas Transit From Russia. Europe Pays. southfront.org 
| On May 10, Ukraine notified Gazprom that it would stop receiving gas for transit through its Sohranovka gas-measuring station from 7 a.m. Moscow time on May 11. This event caused high-profile comments and also jeopardized the transportation of Russian gas. | Representatives of the UGTS (Ukrainian gas transport system operator) said that Ukraine will stop the transit of natural gas from Russia to Europe through the Sohranivka station in the Luhansk Region on the morning of 11 Ma…
(2022-05-11). Lavrov says Russia does not want war in Europe: report. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that Moscow did not war in Europe, but that Western countries were keen to see Russia defeated in its military campaign in Ukraine.
(2022-05-11). Rules-based global order: Finland, Japan issue joint condemnation of Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsMay 11, 2022 Japan, Finland condemn Russian aggression, agree on resolute action The leaders of Japan and Finland on Wednesday strongly condemned Russia's aggression in Ukraine and agreed on the need for a resolute, united response to the unfolding crisis that is threatening the rules-based global order. During the first in-person meeting, Finnish Prime …
(2022-05-11). Scholz, Macron meet in Berlin to call for EU military build-up against Russia. wsws.org They discussed plans to accelerate the re-militarization of Germany and the EU and escalate EU participation in the war NATO is waging against Russia in Ukraine.
(2022-05-11). Ukraine war facilitates Turkish trans-Caspian transport routes — Kazakh president. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Trend News AgencyMay 11, 2022 Role of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route notably increases — Kazakh president Role of Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has notably increased due to the changing geopolitical situation, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at the Kazakh-Turkish business forum in Ankara on May 11…. According to Tokayev, after connection of the Kuryk seaport …
(2022-05-11). Briefing on the Results of the Analysis of Documents Related to the Military Biological Activities of the United States on the Territory of Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com May 11, 2022 The Russian Defence Ministry continues to study materials on the implementation of military biological programs of the United States and its NATO allies on the territory of Ukraine. We have already mentioned Robert Pope, director of the Cooperative Threat Reduction Programme and author of the idea of the Central Depository of Highly…
(2022-05-11). I led talks on Donbas and Crimea in the 90s. Here's How the War Should End. scheerpost.com 
A Soviet monument to friendship between Ukraine and Russia during its demolition amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine in central Kyiv, Ukraine. April 26, 2022 (Editorial credit: home for heroes / Shutterstock.com) | By John Quigley / As the war in Ukraine continues to take thousands of lives, distressingly little attention is being devoted to bringing it to an end. | Negotiations are stalled, and other governments are not pushing for a resumption. At s…
(2022-05-11). Why We Need War Crime Tribunals in Donbass. orinocotribune.com By Fra Hughes — empty The guilty must be punished, the innocent must have justice, the dead must be remembered, and the living must be held to account. |
(2022-05-11). Russia summons US ambassador. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — As tensions between Russia and the West over the Ukraine crisis continue, Russia summoned US ambassador to Moscow on Wednesday.
(2022-05-11). New Zealand sanctions 8 Russian citizens, enterprises. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Foreign Minister of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta announced new sanctions on s number of Russian citizens and enterprises over the situation in Ukraine.
(2022-05-11). "The once bright city became gloomy and sad:" Survivor of 2014 Odessa Massacre Reflects Back on Tragedy/By Jeremy Kuzmarov. marktaliano.net 
Massacre part of planned act of intimidation by U.S.-installed government and precipitated civil war in Ukraine By Jeremy Kuzmarov Global Research, May 11, 2022 CovertAction Magazine 10 May 2022 To receive …
(2022-05-11). Trump Jr criticizes Congress for approving new aid to Ukraine. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Trump Jr has criticized the Biden administration for approving a new aid package to Ukraine while there are serious shortages of the baby formula inside the country.
(2022-05-11). House Passes Bill for $40 Billion in New Ukraine Aid. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday night, the House The measure passed in Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has said the Senate will "move swiftly…
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/21: Protest Against the War in Ukraine. indybay.org Lake Merritt Amphitheater…
(2022-05-11). Selected Articles: UK and US Governments Are Primary Obstacles to Peace Negotiations: Ukrainian News Outlet. globalresearch.ca 
By A recent report in Ukrainian news outlet
(2022-05-11). Iran, Armenia emphasize broadening bilateral ties. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Armenia stressed the need to enhance and broaden their cooperation.
(2022-05-11). Paris Gets Kicked Out of French Africa. libya360.wordpress.com Vladimir Danilov Mali's government spokesman Colonel Abdoulaye MaàØga, who was the country's prime minister in 2017, announced in a televised address that the African country was tearing up defense agreements with France. Although Paris has called the decision "unjustified", France is nevertheless continuing to withdraw its military from Mali, following the Malian government's earlier call for…
(2022-05-11). World's longest suspension footbridge to open to public in Czech. ecns.cn The bridge is 721 meters long and expected to open to the public on May 13. It will break the record of the currently longest 516 meters long bridge, 516 Arouca, in Portugal.
(2022-05-11). Enhanced strategic partnership: Turkey pulls Kazakhstan into its military orbit. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Daily SabahMay 11, 2022 Turkey to co-produce its Anka drones with Kazakhstan Turkey and Kazakhstan are set to start co-producing drones that were sold to the Central Asian just last year, a statement said Wednesday. Anka, an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), will be jointly produced by Turkish and Kazakh experts, according to a statement by …
(2022-05-11). China, Europe seek human rights protection amid rise of technology. ecns.cn 2022 China-Europe Seminar on Human Rights, themed on Science and Technology and Human Rights, was held in central China's Wuhan and Vienna, Austria on Tuesday.
(2022-05-11). Japan allies with West in expanding global conflict. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com South China Morning PostMay 9, 2022 EU and Japan to forge united front against China and Russia at summit The European Union and Japan are working together to cut their dependence on China and check Beijing's influence in the Indo-Pacific, amid anger over China's "no limits" partnership with Russia. At a summit in Tokyo on …
(2022-05-11). La Unión Europea levantará desde el próximo lunes la obligación de usar mascarillas en aviones y aeropuertos. cubadebate.cu Agencias europeas anunciaron hoy que retirarán la recomendación de que las mascarillas sean obligatorias en vuelos y aeropuertos. La actualización del protocolo tiene en cuenta la situación actual en relación a la pandemia, en particular los niveles de vacunación y de inmunidad adquirida de forma natural.
(2022-05-11). Iran intelligence service detains 2 European rioters. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Iran's Ministry of Intelligence announced in a statement on Wednesday that two European individuals who were provoking riots in the country were arrested.
(2022-05-11). Lavrov afirma que Rusia no aspira a una guerra en Europa. telesurtv.net El canciller ruso aseveró que el Kremlin no desea en absoluto un escenario de guerra en la región europea.
(2022-05-11). The Real Reason Behind the EU's Drive to Embargo Russian Oil. covertactionmagazine.com This week the European Union is expected to announce a complete import ban on Russian oil. Hungary, in its first …
(2022-05-11). Timothy Snyder falsifies the history of the Holocaust. wsws.org Portraying the Holocaust as just one element of a territorially determined phenomenon of mass killing in Eastern Europe, Snyder plays down the extent of Western and Central European victims.
(2022-05-11). What Victory Day means in Madrid. iacenter.org By àÅngeles Maestro May 9, 2022 Madrid We publish the article below about a demonstration in Madrid as part of celebrating the anniversary of the May 9, 1945, victory of the Soviet Union against Nazi-ruled Germany, marked by Germany's unconditional surrender. Clarifying the history of World War II is always important for the working class, because the role of the world's first socialist state was essential in victory over Nazi domination. It is even more important now because of the conflict provoked by the major imperialist powers, the U.S. at their head, against Russia. Anyone who reads history or even hi…
(2022-05-11). Ukrainian troops arrive in Germany for artillery training. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Deutsche WelleMay 11, 2022 Ukrainian troops arrive in Germany for howitzer training Around 60 Ukrainian soldiers have arrived in western Germany to begin training on the howitzer 2000 artillery system. The German government has pledged to send seven of the self-propelled weapons. Over the next 40 days, the troops will train with the Panzerhaubitze 2000 …
(2022-05-11). Germany's conservative CDU wins state election in Schleswig-Holstein. wsws.org In order to suppress growing popular resistance to war and social cuts, Germany's political parties are closing ranks and working ever more closely together.
(2022-05-11). The Greek government's responsibility for violent attacks on Russians in Athens. wsws.org During the Orthodox Easter festival in Greece, Ukrainian nationalists beat up Oksana Maryakhina, who has lived in Greece for 20 years. Right-wing radicals feel emboldened by the nationalist warmongering.
(2022-05-11). Russia reportedly asks KRG not to stand by EU regarding gas. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Ambassador of Russia to Baghdad Elbrus Kutrashev met and held talks with the head of Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday separately.
(2022-05-11). What is behind Russian envoy meeting with Iraq KRG officials? en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, May 11 (MNA) — Ambassador of Russia to Baghdad Elbrus Kutrashev met and held talks with the head of Iraqi Kurdistan Democratic Party Massoud Barzani and Kurdistan Regional Government Prime Minister Masrour Barzani on Tuesday separately.
(2022-05-11). Small Things Which Speak Volumes. smoothiex12.blogspot.com You remember these girls, right? Then, of course, Natalia Kachura singing it (without Margarita Lisovina, who was pregnant and ready to give birth, AFAIK) with Victoria Daineko who "substituted" for Margarita.
In a front of 80,000+ spectators in Luzhniki. On Victory Day Natalia received this: … from the President of Russian Federation. This is the insight into what Kremlin thinks (as does overwhelming majority of Russian citizens) about SMO. More import…
(2022-05-11). Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory sends out first shipment since mid-April. ecns.cn A ship carrying 4,767 electric cars produced by U.S. automaker Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory left a Shanghai port for Slovenia early Wednesday, according to Shanghai customs.
(2022-05-11). Sunday 5/15: Q&A Discussion of Art as Resistance Short Films. indybay.org
(2022-05-11). Protesters Provide the Punch at Bay Area Book Fest. indybay.org The Bay Area Book Festival was back after a hiatus caused by covid concerns. Many people masked up for that extra layer of protection at the event held all outdoors under decorated open air tents. Demonstrators for abortion rights and reproductive justice say they knew just what the festival needed to enliven things.
(2022-05-11). Attorneys Organization Files in Support of Standing Rock Water Protectors in Federal Court. indybay.org The National Police Accountability Project, composed of attorneys nationwide, has filed in federal appeals court in support of Standing Rock Water Protectors. The attorneys told the court that the force used against Water Protectors was "unreasonably excessive," and violated their Fourth Amendment right, which protects people from unreasonable search and seizure by the government.
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/14: Writers With Drinks featuring Jaime Cortez. indybay.org The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd St.
(2022-05-11). Saturday 5/28: Race to End Animal Gambling in Berkeley and Albany. indybay.org 100 Gilman St, Berkeley, CA…
(2022-05-11). 2022 World Trade Month – Expanding California African Global Trade. indybay.org Since 1938, the United States has recognized May as World Trade Month and used it as an opportunity to celebrate the importance of international trade to the U.S. economy. 2022 Africa Unity Week is helping organize and promote The World Conference of Mayors and Black Towns and Historic Settlements Alliance in California as we build global unity. Together, we must build greater awareness and highlight the role of international business and trade in our communities.
(2022-05-11). Angry Women and Supporters Take to the Streets. indybay.org Opposition to Supreme Court attack on reproductive health builds…