(2023-05-09). Neo-Nazi terror threat grows as Ukraine fighters jailed in France. thegrayzone.com The arrest of two heavily armed French neo-Nazis returning from Ukraine highlights a looming problem for NATO states sponsoring the proxy war, and their conspiracy of silence on the nature of the threat. On April 24th 2023, two French neo-Nazis were jailed for 15 months, nine of which were suspended, for possessing assault rifle ammunition. The pair had returned to Paris from Ukraine two days earlier, and were arrested at customs. Both were on the radar of French domestic spying …
(2023-05-09). PFAS contamination and the scourge of cancer in Odawa nation. therealnews.com 
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(2023-05-09). Zelensky's Rage At Europe's Temporary Grain Restrictions From Ukraine Is Counterproductive. thealtworld.com What's unacceptable isn't Europe's temporary restrictions on Ukrainian grain, but Zelensky's ungrateful rage and zero-sum demands of regional farmers, not to mention that his country's agricultural products should be exported to hungry Global South states per the "grain deal" and not the comfortably fed EU. | The best actors have a knack for improvisation, something that Zelensky completely lacks as proven by his counterproductive rant against Europe's temporary grain restrictions from Ukraine. France's
(2023-05-09). Chinese FM to visit Germany, France, Norway. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang will pay a visit to Germany, France and Norway from May 8 to 12 at the invitation of German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna and Norwegian Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced on Monday.
(2023-05-09). 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony held in France. ecns.cn The Laureus Award was founded in 2000 to celebrate sporting excellence during the past year. This year's ceremony was held in person after the previous two editions were conducted online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023-05-08). Canadian and French Jewish Groups Stand with Hassan Diab. ijvcanada.org For a second time France is seeking to extradite Dr. Hassan Diab for a crime that he did not commit.
(2023-05-08). France: U.S. Army, NATO allies hold combat interoperability drills not seen in over 30 years. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com 7th Mobile Public Affairs DetachmentMay 8, 2023 French led NATO exercise ORION is the first of its kind in over 30 years U.S. Army and NATO allies work side by side in a French-led interoperability coalition training for the first time in over thirty years. The French 3rd Division's exercise, Large-scale Operations for a Resilient, …
(2023-05-09). DM visit: Portugal aids Georgia's NATO-EU absorption, seizure of Abkhazia, S. Ossetia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Georgian Ministry of DefenseMay 9, 2023 Juansher Burchuladze hosted the Minister of Defense of Portugal For the first time in the history of independent Georgia, Minister of Defense of Portugal Helena Carreiras paid an official visit. She was hosted by the Minister of Defense of Georgia, Juansher Burchuladze. After the official welcoming ceremony, a bilateral …
(2023-05-09). Expert Warns Drought Could Keep Food Prices High in Spain. telesurenglish.net The ongoing and intense drought conditions may lead to a persistent increase in food prices in Spain, said Jaume Bernis, a member of the Coordinator of Farmers and Ranchers Organizations (COAG). | Related: | "If there's a lack of homegrown products due to drought, then they (food) will have to be brought in from abroad, and at prices that are higher than those produced here. This means the prices the consumer pays f…
(2023-05-09). Tunisian Minister for Strengthening Economic Ties With Spain. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning, Samir Saied, issued a call for the consolidation of economic ties between Tunisia and Spain, as well as the implementation of mutually beneficial cooperation programs. | Related: | According to Saied, during an official meeting, Xiana Mendez Bertolo, Spanish Deputy Minister for Commerce, and himself, discussed the progress made under the existing cooperation programs. | Saied also stated that they…
(2023-05-09). Spain: Pompeyo's Last Days. orinocotribune.com By Ana Iris Simón — Apr 28, 2023 | [Editorial note: Pompeyo González Pascual, a 74-year-old resident of the Spanish town of Miranda de Ebro, was arrested in January for sending letters containing small quantities of explosives to the Spanish prime minister, defense minister and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Spain in protest against Spain sending weapons and funds to Ukraine. Initially charged with terrorism for making "letter bombs," a Spanish court ordered the conditional release of González on April 14, with precautionary measures.] | Now that the courts consider that there are no indications of a seco…
(2023-05-09). Spain: The Last Days of Pompeyo. orinocotribune.com By Ana Iris Simón — Apr 28, 2023 | [Editorial note: Pompeyo González Pascual, a 74-year-old resident of the Spanish town of Miranda de Ebro, was arrested in January for sending letters containing small quantities of explosives to the Spanish prime minister, defense minister and the US and Ukrainian embassies in Spain in protest against Spain sending weapons and funds to Ukraine. Initially charged with terrorism for making "letter bombs," a Spanish court ordered the conditional release of González on April 14, with precautionary measures.] | Now that the courts consider that there are no indications of a seco…
(2023-05-09). Ningbo launches fifth-freedom freight air route to Europe. ecns.cn A freight airplane carrying instruments, spare parts, and clothing landed at Ningbo Lishe International Airport in Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, marking the opening of a fifth-freedom freight air route connecting Ningbo, Liege in Belgium, and Reykjavík in Iceland.
(2023-05-08). Poland, Croatia Reported On Aircraft They Transferred To Ukraine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On the morning of May 5, nine Croatian Mi-8 helicopters flew from Croatia to Ukraine. The photo confirming the transfer of aircraft was published online by the local police. | Earlier, Croatia has decided to send 14 old Russian-made Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine. The aircraft were considered obsolete but Ukraine declared its readiness to repair them and use them on the front lines. The other 5 helicopters reportedly cannot take off. They will be delivered to Ukraine by land later. | Earlier, i…
(2023-05-09). China continues anti-dumping measures on chloroprene rubber imports from Japan, U.S., EU. ecns.cn China will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on chloroprene rubber imported from Japan, the U.S., and the European Union for another five years, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced Tuesday.
(2023-05-09). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…
(2023-05-09). The Final Folly of the Western World. thealtworld.com The victory over President Trump of the military/security complex has condemned the United States and its European, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese empire to irreversible decline. Trump's intention to "normalize relations with Russia" was perceived by the powerful military/security complex, about which both President Eisenhower and President John F. Kennedy warned, as a threat to its budget, power, and primacy. Thus was launched by the CIA and FBI the long and ongoing era of false charges against an American President, both in office and out, by the security services of the United States. | The consequence is…
(2023-05-09). The Saharawi Struggle: Spanish MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz Exposes the Truth. libya360.wordpress.com Mohsen Abdelmoumen Spanish MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz. D. R. Mohsen Abdelmoumen: You recently denounced the fisheries agreement in place between Morocco and the European Union, which is currently the subject of legal proceedings. What are the reasons for your protest? MEP Idoia Villanueva Ruiz: It is the European, and broadly the international legal framework, that give…
(2023-05-09). Europe's largest 3D-printed building under construction in Germany. ecns.cn A robot arm with the head of a 3D printer piles concrete layers to build the "Europe's largest 3D-printed building" in Heidelberg, Germany, May 5, 2023.
(2023-05-09). Las 5 lecciones de vida para aprender de Nelson Mandela. telesurtv.net Mandela, cambió para siempre la historia de Sudáfrica, un país colonizado por los europeos y sometido desde principios del siglo XX al régimen del apartheid.
(2023-05-08). Protecting Migratory Birds is Crucial for Ecosystems Balance. telesurenglish.net On Monday, Peter Njoroge, the head of the Ornithology Section and senior research scientist at the National Museums of Kenya, stressed that protecting natural habitats for migratory birds will unleash a range of ecological, health and economic benefits. | RELATED: | Kenya is a major corridor for migratory bird species escaping from winter in Europe and Asia and heading to the warmer tropical regions where they forage for food in important biodiversity ar…
(2023-05-08). Ukraine: Counteroffensive for victory… or for an honorable negotiation? uwidata.com A deathly silence covered the room where the four-star general Christopher G. Cavoli, commanding general of the United States Army in Europe and Africa, denied Rep. Joe Courtney, in his appearance before the Congressional Armed Services Committee. In said meeting, Cavoli stated: "… a large part of the Russian army has not been adversely affected …
(2023-05-08). Sudan: Popular movement demands civilian rule. iacenter.org By John Catalinotto May 2, 2023 April 30 ‚àí Reports from Sudan's largest seaport, Port Sudan, located on the Red Sea, describe a chaotic scene of thousands of migrant workers and their families attempting to leave the country in order to escape a conflict between two military factions fighting for control of the government. Sudan borders seven other African countries and the Red Sea. The Blue Nile and White Nile rivers meet in its capital, Khartoum. The corporate media in Europe and the United States confine their coverage to describing the suffering of civilians and the numbers killed. Their…
(2023-05-08). Pentagon: U.S. deploys warplanes, warships, interceptor missiles to Europe, troops to Mexican border. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Department of DefenseMay 5, 2023 NATO Partners Prepare to Kick Off 'Formidable Shield' Exercise Exercise Formidable Shield, which kicks off Monday, is expected to showcase the strength of the NATO alliance and its commitment to the defense of Europe, the deputy Pentagon press secretary said. "The U.S. 6th Fleet and Naval Striking and Support …
(2023-05-08). Military Situation In Syria On May 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 8, the Russian Ministry of Defense recorded no cases of hostilities and ceasefire violations in the Idlib region in the past 24 hours; | There will be no normalization of relations with the Pro-Assad forces without a political solution in accordance with UN resolutions, according to the European Commission; | US rejects Syria's readmission into Arab League and stressed that it would not drop its sanctions against Damascus; | On May 8, SAA artillery shelled positions…
(2023-05-08). US Banking Crisis In A New Stage Of Contagion. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Written by Dan Steinbock | In view of the Fed, American banking crisis is over. Yet, US and European banks face the most acute stress since 2008 and 2011, respectively. Global economy is exposed to new headwinds. | Last week, as the Federal Reserve pushed ahead with its 10th rate hike since last March, its chairman Jerome Powell declared that the period of U.S. bank failures had come to an end.That's why Powell assured Americans, "There were three large banks, really from the very beginning, that wer…
(2023-05-08). House Republicans Demand Europe Falls in Line on Taiwan. news.antiwar.com A group of House Republicans introduced a resolution last week that would urge European leaders to affirm support for Taiwan and follow the US on its policies related to the island. The resolution was led by Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) and has received 30 Republican cosponsors, including Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI), chairman of the new …
(2023-05-08). We Europeans Say No to a War Against Russia! globalresearch.ca First published on May 3, 2018 | In the past, Germany let itself be dragged in the First World War and has inflicted immeasurable suffering on the Russian people during the Second World War. | We will not allow such a crime …
(2023-05-08). Milwaukee Anti-War Committee holds "No to NATO!" teach-in. fightbacknews.org Milwaukee, WI – Over 20 people gathered at Zao MKE Church to attend the "No to NATO!" teach-in hosted by the Milwaukee Anti-War Committee on May 6. In response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, the Milwaukee Anti-war Committee (MAC) held this event to challenge the pro-NATO narrative pushed in the U.S. Presented by MAC member Stephanie Spalatin and her mother Mira Spalatin, attendees learned about some of the crimes NATO has committed both in the present in Ukraine and in the past in places like the former Yugoslavia, as well as a general framing of NATO as an offensive and not defensive apparatus of U.S. and Europe…
(2023-05-09). Berlin police ban a series of pro-Palestine demonstrations. wsws.org The basic right of freedom of assembly is being repressed with increasing ruthlessness in Germany.
(2023-05-09). "A Forced Decision", Putin Says on Victory Day. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, on Moscow's Red Square, Russia, the Russian President Vladímir Putin, gave a speech in celebration of the Victory Day, a day that commemorates the triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. Putin spoke about the conflict in Ukraine; noted the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during World War II and honoring those who fought for victory and those who fight today. | Related: | During his speec…
(2023-05-09). Russian 'Laser-Partisans': We Won In 1945, We Will Win Now! southfront.org
(2023-05-09). Russian & Soviet Flags Banned at Berlin Victory Day. scheerpost.com 
A court in Berlin has outlawed the display of the Russian and Soviet flags on May 8 and 9 celebrations of victory over Nazi Germany because they can "convey a readiness for violence."
(2023-05-09). The Anglo-American Hand Behind the Rise of Fascism Then and Now. thelastamericanvagabond.com This May 9th, the world will celebrate Victory Day. For those who have not closed their eyes to the integration of leading unreconstructed Nazis, Italian Fascist, and Japanese fascists into the Anglo-American intelligence complex after World War Two this celebration is bitter sweet to say the least. In West Germany, the head of Nazi intelligence,
(2023-05-09). Venezuela celebrates the victory of the Red Army over fascism. plenglish.com Caracas, May 9 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro celebrated the victory of the Red Army over Nazi Germany, on the 78th anniversary of the triumph over fascism.
(2023-05-08). Over 160 Organisations, Political Parties, and Unions join the International Campaign Against Anti-Palestinian Repression in Germany. samidoun.net 
(2023-05-08). NATO holds submarine warfare exercise to block Russia's entry to Atlantic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bloomberg NewsMay 5, 2023 NATO Drills Sharpen Submarine-Hunt Skills in Russia's Backyard …Allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have spent much of the last 12 days scouring the seas off the coasts of Norway and Iceland for a fictitious enemy submarine, an exercise aimed at sharpening abilities to hunt for vessels deployed by Russia …
(2023-05-09). Norway honors memory of Red Army soldiers. plenglish.com Oslo, May 9 (Prensa Latina) A solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to the Soviet soldiers who liberated Norway from the Nazi invaders took place today at the Vestre Gravlund cemetery in this capital.
(2023-05-08). NATO Air Units on High Alert After Near Miss Between Russian and Polish Aircraft. news.antiwar.com NATO has put its air units on high alert following a near miss between Russian and Polish aircraft, Reuters reported Monday. A NATO official said that on Friday, a Polish jet patrolling over the Black Sea near Romania for the EU's border agency, known as Frontex, had a dangerous encounter with a Russian aircraft. "NATO …
(2023-05-09). No to war! Reject the pro-imperialist alliances of the Turkish ruling class! Build the Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi! wsws.org The May 14 Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections are being held against the backdrop of the danger of a nuclear world war amid NATO's escalating war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-05-09). Putin Promises Victory in the War Unleashed Against Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin guaranteed that Russia will emerge victorious from the war that the Western countries and their ideology of supremacy have unleashed against it. | RELATED: | "I congratulate you on the holiday, on Victory Day. A war has been unleashed against Russia, but we have defeated terrorism, and we will cope with this. We will protect ourselves and Donbass. We want to see a future of peace, freedom, and stability," he sai…
(2023-05-09). Ukrainian media asks 'who should be next' after car bombing of Russian writer. thegrayzone.com A Ukrainian media group partnered with BBC, Der Spiegel and other Western outlets polled readers on which Russian intellectual should be assassinated following a car bomb attack on writer Zakhar Prilepin. The Biden administration has greenlit Kiev's campaign of terror. Hours after Russian writer and activist Zakhar Prilepin was nearly killed in a targeted car bomb, a popular Ukrainian news agency submitted a poll that asked its readers, "Who do you think should be next in the Russian pantheon of …
(2023-05-08). NATO holds submarine warfare exercise to block Russia's entry to Atlantic. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Bloomberg NewsMay 5, 2023 NATO Drills Sharpen Submarine-Hunt Skills in Russia's Backyard …Allies of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization have spent much of the last 12 days scouring the seas off the coasts of Norway and Iceland for a fictitious enemy submarine, an exercise aimed at sharpening abilities to hunt for vessels deployed by Russia …
(2023-05-09). Norway honors memory of Red Army soldiers. plenglish.com Oslo, May 9 (Prensa Latina) A solemn wreath-laying ceremony at the monument to the Soviet soldiers who liberated Norway from the Nazi invaders took place today at the Vestre Gravlund cemetery in this capital.
(2023-05-08). NATO Air Units on High Alert After Near Miss Between Russian and Polish Aircraft. news.antiwar.com NATO has put its air units on high alert following a near miss between Russian and Polish aircraft, Reuters reported Monday. A NATO official said that on Friday, a Polish jet patrolling over the Black Sea near Romania for the EU's border agency, known as Frontex, had a dangerous encounter with a Russian aircraft. "NATO …
(2023-05-09). No to war! Reject the pro-imperialist alliances of the Turkish ruling class! Build the Sosyalist Eşitlik Partisi! wsws.org The May 14 Turkish presidential and parliamentary elections are being held against the backdrop of the danger of a nuclear world war amid NATO's escalating war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-05-09). Putin Promises Victory in the War Unleashed Against Russia. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, President Vladimir Putin guaranteed that Russia will emerge victorious from the war that the Western countries and their ideology of supremacy have unleashed against it. | RELATED: | "I congratulate you on the holiday, on Victory Day. A war has been unleashed against Russia, but we have defeated terrorism, and we will cope with this. We will protect ourselves and Donbass. We want to see a future of peace, freedom, and stability," he sai…
(2023-05-09). Ukrainian media asks 'who should be next' after car bombing of Russian writer. thegrayzone.com A Ukrainian media group partnered with BBC, Der Spiegel and other Western outlets polled readers on which Russian intellectual should be assassinated following a car bomb attack on writer Zakhar Prilepin. The Biden administration has greenlit Kiev's campaign of terror. Hours after Russian writer and activist Zakhar Prilepin was nearly killed in a targeted car bomb, a popular Ukrainian news agency submitted a poll that asked its readers, "Who do you think should be next in the Russian pantheon of …
(2023-05-09). A Ceasefire Is Immediately Needed to Reduce Escalating War in Ukraine. truthout.org As Russia marks the Soviet Union's defeat of the Nazis 78 years ago, Ukraine is preparing to launch a major counteroffensive, which has forced Moscow to issue an evacuation order for thousands of residents in areas occupied by Russian forces. Meanwhile, international actors are calling for negotiations, possibly brokered by China or Brazil, to end the war. For more on the prognosis for peace in… |
(2023-05-09). China and Russia Join Hands Militarily — Alastair Crooke. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-09). UPDATED: 'They Destroy Themselves': HIMARS Struck Ukrainian POWs In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageUPDATE: Russian military reporter showed the building where Ukrainian POWs were waiting for their upcoming exchange. In total, four missiles launched with the US-made HIMARS MLRS hit the facility. They passed through all the floors and reached the basement where heavily wounded prisoners were held. | To the disappointment of the Ukrainian leadership, none of the prisoners died. Wagner fighters also were not wounded. | The report from the spot showed Ukrainian servicemen who were shocked by the decisi…
(2023-05-09). Victory Day Amid Year-Long War Against The West. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-09). Two More Militants Of Azov Nazi Battalion To Face Trial For Killing Civilians. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the press service of the Prosecutor General's Office of Russia reported that two militants of the Ukrainian Nazi Azov battalion will face the trial for the murder of civilians. | The Prosecutor's Office of the Donetsk People's Republic has approved an indictment in a criminal case against Ivan Bochkarev, a 24-year-old driver-shooter of the reconnaissance platoon of the separate special purpose detachment "Azov" and Dmitry Kanuper, a 23-year-old machine gunner of the first platoon of the rec…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Southern Ukraine On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Ukrainian servicemen attempted to cross the Dnieper river on seven speedboats and land on the left bank, north of the city of Aleshki. Russian servicemen thwarted the landing of the Ukrainian sabotage and reconnaissance group; | Russian artillery destroyed two ammo depots of 72nd Mechanized Brigade and 128th Mountain Assault Brigade of AFU in Zaporozhye region; | Artillery duels between the AFU and the Russian Army continue on the outskirts of Guly…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Balakleya; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Vodyanoye; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Kirovo; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Kramatorsk; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of AFU near Verkhekamenskoye; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 2 control points, 2 areas of manpower and equipment, 3 ammunition depots of the Russian Army in the past 24 hours;…
(2023-05-09). In Video: Russian Advance In Bakhmut On February 10-May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org
(2023-05-09). Russian Strikes Throughout Ukraine On May 9, 2023. southfront.org 
Missile launch from Belgorod | On the night of May 9, Russian forces launched a new series of strikes on military targets throughout Ukraine. According to Kiev, 25 Kalibr and X-101/X-555 cruise missiles were launched by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. Before the missiles, Ukrainian facilities were attacked by Russian kamikaze UAVs. In addition to missile attacks, about 40 Geran-2 UAVs targeted the Armed Forces of Ukraine. | According to Ukrainian intelligence, up to 9 Russian strategic bombers were involve…
(2023-05-09). Victory Day? — The Grayzone Live. youtube.com 
Join Max Blumenthal and Aaron Mate for a last minute livestream covering Ukraine's assassination campaign inside Russia as the country commemorates victory of Nazism, the anxiety among US foreign policy elites about Kiev's coming counter-offensive, the shifting diplomatic sands in Syria, and much more.
(2023-05-09). Two Worlds: May 6 and May 9. libya360.wordpress.com Thierry Meyssan King Charles III wearing the insignia of His Majesty. London and Moscow are the scene of great collective events. Each one expresses its own values. In England, the splendors mask the origin of rich ornaments, stolen without scruples. In Russia, celebrating the martyrs of the Second World War is a commitment to the…
(2023-05-09). Phyllis Bennis on Ukraine War & Why a Ceasefire Is the First Step Toward Lasting Peace. democracynow.org 
As Russia marks the Soviet Union's defeat of the Nazis 78 years ago, Ukraine is preparing to launch a major counteroffensive, which has forced Moscow to issue an evacuation order for thousands of residents in areas occupied by Russian forces. Meanwhile, international actors are calling for negotiations, possibly brokered by China or Brazil, to end the war. For more on the prognosis for peace in Ukraine, we're joined by Phyllis Bennis, author and a fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies.
(2023-05-09). Headlines for May 9, 2023. democracynow.org Israel Bombs Gaza Strip, Killing 13 People, Including Children, Putin Delivers Defiant "Victory Day" Speech as Russia Fires Missiles Across Ukraine, Sudan's Warring Parties Hold Peace Talks in Saudi Arabia But Won't Agree to Ceasefire, Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan Arrested in Islamabad, Tens of Thousands March Against Gun Violence in Serbia After Two Mass Shootings, Texas Gunman Was Rejected from Army, Had Nazi Tattoos But Purchased AR-15 Legally, Texas Man Who Rammed SUV Into Migrants Charged with Eight Counts of Manslaughter, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Deploys "Tactical Bo…
(2023-05-09). Russian army begins assault on last bastion in Artiomovsk. plenglish.com Moscow, May 9 (Prensa Latina) The Russian units mobilized reserve soldiers and began the assault on the last bastion of the Ukrainian troops in the city of Artiomovsk, Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov informed on Tuesday.
(2023-05-09). China firmly opposes illegal sanctions, long-arm jurisdiction over China on grounds of China-Russia cooperation: FM. ecns.cn Wang made the remarks in response to some foreign media outlets, including the Financial Times, which reported that the EU has proposed sanctions on Chinese companies accused of selling equipment that could be used in weapons to support Russia.
(2023-05-09). Military Overview Of Situation In Ukraine On May 8-9, 2023: Complicating Situation On Fronts Of Russian-Ukrainian Conflict. southfront.org 
After the intensification of hostilities in Ukraine and Russia's border regions almost a week ago, the overall situation remains unchanged….
(2023-05-09). Russia Will Win War Unleashed Against It: Putin Declares At Vicotry Day Parade. southfront.org 
Click to see the full-size image | On May 9, the annual Victory Day parade is taking place in Moscow's Red Square. The parade marks the 78th anniversary of the Soviet victory over the Nazis in the Great Patriotic War. | In his speech, President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russians on Victory Day, recalled the heroes of the Great Patriotic War and addressed the key ongoing events. | The President emphasized that the civilization is now at a turning point."A real war has once again been unlea…
(2023-05-09). US Media Promotes Absurd Claim that Russia Staged Attack on Kremlin. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Is NATO's North Atlantic Naval Command at Norfolk in the Russian Crosshair? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-08). Why the US Is Arming Morocco and Working to Combat Russian Influence in Algeria. mintpressnews.com As the "New Cold War" opens another front in Northern Africa, the feud threatens a devastating conflict. The war in Ukraine has only exacerbated the crisis.
(2023-05-08). When It All Became Clear… smoothiex12.blogspot.com I wrote about it in my first book. This concert in 2015 was a message. No, it was NOT about Russia trying to "restore" USSR–Russians don't want this. But it was about remembering one's history. And when those kids came out with the background of the banner which means so much for anyone who lost many in he family, as my family did–we are typical–this is when people recognized what was told to them. Very few media events have such an impact–this one is among the strongest in a century. It was and is about Russia staying Russia.
(2023-05-08). Decent Into Débâcle: Pyrrhic Victories, Lies and Strategic Miscalculations. thealtworld.com China and Russia are joining hands militarily. This will portend a strategic paradigm change that may force a U.S. re-consideration of the way ahead. | The sense that things are bad, and getting worse, is palpable. There is an undeniable eschatological tint to today's zeitgeist. Spiralling geo-political factors all suggest extreme turbulence ahead. | Biden and the Democrats discover — to their surprise — that they are in a 'bind': Having thought to run in 2024 on 'the Biden economic record', Biden's Team finds prospects dissolving in the face of accelerating events. | And Ukraine — which was to…
(2023-05-08). Russia Intensifies Attacks, Zelenskyy Predicts Ukraine Victory, Phil Giraldi. thealtworld.com
(2023-05-08). Waiting for Counteroffensives in Ukraine. libya360.wordpress.com Gordon M. Hahn It appears that despite official Russian claims and apparent intent and the opinion of almost all analysts, including myself, that there would be a Russian winter offensive, that offensive never occurred. It has been delayed. Why? The answer lies in the timing of the proposed Ukrainian counteroffensive and more mundane issues of…
(2023-05-08). As a Project for an Alternative Ukraine Emerges, NATO Poisons Lands Covered in Crops Grown for Food with DU. libya360.wordpress.com Dmitri Kovalevich Depleted Uranium Rounds Tooele Utah 2022, Associated Press The end of April marks the end of the 14th month of the Russian military operation in Ukraine. The fiercest fighting continues in and around the small city of Bakhmut (named Artemovsk in Russia), from which the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) are gradually being…
(2023-05-08). Russia is finding new solutions to the Syrian crisis. journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-08). Kiev to 'Keep Killing Russians Anywhere on Face of the World': Spy Chief. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-08). In Video: First U.S. Avenger Air Defense System Destroyed In Ukraine. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | On May 7, the Russian Ministry of Defence reported that the Russian Lancet UAV destroyed the US-made Avenger anti-aircraft missile system, which the Pentagon had recently sent to Kiev to protect against Russian drones. | Russian media published a video of a strike on the Avenger air defense system, which is reportedly the first case of the destruction of this US system which was confirmed in Ukraine. Moreover, this is reportedly the first such case in more than 30 years after the Avenge…
(2023-05-08). Kremlin Responds To Ukraine Intel Chief's Threat To "Kill Russians Anywhere" southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | Originally published on Maj. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, the head of Ukraine's military intelligence agency, in an interview with Yahoo News published Friday addressed the recent string of assassinations and cross-border attacks on Russian territory. | In reference to the August car bombing death of Daria Dugina (Yahoo underscored in its lead-in that "U.S. intelligence has a…
(2023-05-08). Military Overview: Russian Strikes Throughout Ukraine On May 8, 2023. southfront.org 
Fire in Odessa region | On the night of May 8th, Russian forces launched another massive attack on the strategic military facilities throughout Ukraine. The night strikes were largely assessed as an unprecedented attack on Ukraine, including by some Ukrainian officials. | The Kiev regime is carefully hiding its losses and damage cause by the constant Russian strikes; but the open sources allow to assess the scale of Russian success. So far, it was confirmed that explosions thundered in Chernihiv, Sumy, Kherson, Zhytom…
(2023-05-08). Military Overview: Ukraine To Surrender In Bakhmut In Coming Days. southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | It seems that the conflict between the Wagner PMC and the Russian Ministry of Defence is over. On May 7, head of the PMC Evgeny Prigozhin claimed that he was promised to receive all the ammunition and weapons necessary to continue military operations. The Russian military officials also promised to secure the flank in Bakhmut. | Russian General Surovikin, who was the commander of all Russian forces in Ukraine from October 2022 to January 2023, was appointed responsible for cooperation betw…
(2023-05-08). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue along Chaikovskoho street; | Clashes between the AFU and Russian forces continue near Khromovo; | Russian fighters are storming the apartment buildings along Yubileynaya Street advancing from two flanks; | From the northern direction, Russian units broke through the Ukrainian defenses along Pobedy and Tolbukhin Streets; | Over the past day, Wagner fighters advanced 280 meters in various directions. | MORE ON THE…
(2023-05-08). Military Situation In Donbass On May 8, 2023 (MapUpdate). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery and aircraft heavily struck the AFU positions in Chasov Yar; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Avdeevka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Serebryanka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue in Mariinka; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Ugledar; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AFU continue near Pervomaiske; | Clashes between Russian forces and the AF…
(2023-05-08). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 8, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Click to see full-size image | Russian artillery struck the AFU 124th Territorial Defence Brigade near Kherson; | Russian forces destroyed an armoured vehicle and a D-30 howitzer in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armoured vehicles, 8 motor vehicles, a D-20 howitzer in the Donetsk region; | Russian forces destroyed five motor vehicles in the Kherson region; | The AFU reportedly destroyed 2 control points, 2 areas of manpower and equipment, 3 ammunition depots of the Russian Army in the pa…
(2023-05-08). Ukraine Military Intel Chief: 'We Will Keep Killing Russians' Anywhere in the World. news.antiwar.com The head of Ukraine's military intelligence, known as the HUR, told Yahoo News in an interview published Friday that "we will keep killing Russians" anywhere in the world. Maj. Gen. Kyrlo Budanov made the provocative statement when asked about the August 2022 car bombing outside of Moscow that killed Darya Dugina, the daughter of the …
(2023-05-08). U.S. media promotes absurd claim that Russia staged attack on Kremlin. mronline.org 
Following Wednesday's drone attack on the official residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the U.S. media sprang into action to promote the ridiculous claim that Russia staged the attacks.
(2023-05-08). Videos: Serbia, China observe anniversary of NATO bombing of embassy, killing of citizens. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com TelesurMay 8, 2023 Serbia and China Mark Anniversary of Embassy Bombing by NATO The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia started on March 24, 1999. Over the course of 78 days, 2,500 people were killed and thousands of people more were wounded. On Sunday, the Serbians and the Chinese gathered at the site of the bombed former …
(2023-05-09). Britain Moves Closer to Sending Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine. southfront.org 
Illustrative ImageThe UK is expected to send air-launched Storm Shadow missiles along with troops to help with targeting | Originally published on Britain appears to be Last week, the British Defense Ministry posted a procurement notice…
(2023-05-09). Military Situation In Bakhmut On May 9, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
(2023-05-09). Pentagon To Spend $1.2 Billion More To Strengthen Ukrainian Air Defence. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the Pentagon announced another aid package to Ukraine. Kiev will receive $1.2 billion worth of weapons from the United States. | The new aid package is reportedly aimed to bolster Ukrainian air defenses and sustain its artillery ammunition needs. It is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI). This means that the weapons will not be taken from the reserves of the Ministry of Defense, but they will by purchasing from enterprises or partners. This an…
(2023-05-09). 'They Destroy Themselves': HIMARS Struck Ukrainian POWs In Bakhmut. southfront.org 
Illustrative Image | On May 9, the head of the Wagner PMC, Evgeny Prigozhin claimed that the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) struck at the building where the previously captured Ukrainian servicemen were held. The attack was reportedly carried out with the US-made HIMARS MLRS. | Earlier, Prigozhin claimed that Wagner fighters stopped taking prisoners during the battle for Bakhmut. However, there were still a certain number of Ukrainian prisoners of war (POWs) who were treated by Wagner forces and were subject to exchang…
(2023-05-09). Arkansas Army National Guard Takes Over Multinational Training for Ukraine. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-09). Some Miscellaneous But Salient Observations about the War in Ukraine. sonar21.com 
Let's start with the obvious — Chef Prigozhin. Three days ago he was in full meltdown and vowed to take his boys and abandon the fight in Bakhmut to the…
(2023-05-08). American imperialism demands new bloodbath in Ukraine. wsws.org As the death toll surges in the Ukraine war, the United States is demanding a renewed military offensive by Kiev, calling for a fight to the last Ukrainian.
(2023-05-08). Headlines for May 8, 2023. democracynow.org Texas Gunman Kills 8 People, Including Children, at Dallas-Area Shopping Mall, Driver Plows SUV into Migrants in Brownsville, Texas, Killing Eight People, IDF Kills 2 Palestinians, Razes West Bank School as Dems Push Bill to Stop Funding Israeli Violence, Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Region Evacuated; Wagner Group Withdraws Bakhmut Retreat Threat, Over 400 Killed in DRC Flooding as U.N. Chief Points to Climate Change, Ethnic Conflict Kills Dozens While Tens of Thousands Flee Indian State of Manipur, Arab League Readmits Syria After 12-Year Suspension, Right-Wing Parties Win Majority of Seats on Commission to Rewr…
(2023-05-08). Keep Calm and Keep Fighting: Wagner Stays In Bakhmut. southfront.org |
(2023-05-08). Ukraine's Defense Minister Says Lower Expectations of Counteroffensive. news.antiwar.com Senior Ukrainian officials fear their coming counteroffensive will not live up to the expectations of Kyiv's Western backers, The Washington Post reported on Saturday. "The expectation from our counteroffensive campaign is overestimated in the world," said Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov. "Most people are … waiting for something huge." One of the Pentagon documents that …
(2023-05-09). Charles "The Great Reset" King and Global Britain using the Commonwealth, Five Eyes and City of London to exert influence. expose-news.com This week, Charles was crowned King of the United Kingdom and the other 14 Commonwealth realms. But that is not all. He has also become head of the British Commonwealth, head of …
(2023-05-08). Media Monopolies and Prosecution of Assange Drive Drop in US Press Freedom Rank. truthout.org CODEPINK cofounder Medea Benjamin interrupted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a Washington Post-sponsored World Press Freedom Day event on May 3, taking the stage where a Post journalist was interviewing Blinken. Benjamin demanded that the U.S. and United Kingdom free imprisoned WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. A group of men in suits, presumably Secret Service agents… |
(2023-05-08). The Black Nobility, a New World Order and Charles "The Great Reset" King. expose-news.com Few are aware of just how dark the history of the British royal family is, or just how twisted Charles "The Great Reset" King's vision for the future of the United Kingdom …