(2023-05-31). Azerbaijani, Israeli presidents tout heightened military ties against Iran. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com AzertagMay 31, 2023 Presidents of Azerbaijan and Israel made press statements Excerpts Statement by President Ilham Aliyev During the official visit, we had more opportunities to address important issues on our bilateral agenda. Opening of the Azerbaijani Embassy in Israel this year, of course, will elevate relations on a high level and at the same …
(2023-05-30). Serbia urges NATO Quint to reason with its separatist, terrorist offspring. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug/B92May 30, 2023 Vuƒçiƒá warned the ambassadors of the Quint countries: "It's high time…" President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, met with the ambassadors of the Quint countries. The meeting is with representatives of the United States of America, Great Britain, France, Italy and Germany, as well as the head of the European …
(2023-05-30). Macron in Mongolia — valuable metal and a "one-man theater"? journal-neo.org 
On May 21, 2023, the first official visit of the President of France to Mongolia in the almost sixty-year history of relations between the two countries took place. The visit was accompanied by a number of "rituals of respect" — in particular, a solemn ceremony in the main square of Ulaanbaatar, as well as a […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-31). Spain: Sánchez counters rout in local polls with general election call. greenleft.org.au The far right were the big winners in the May 28 local elections in Spain, reports Dick Nichols, and Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is seeking to minimise the damage by calling a general election as early as July 23.
(2023-05-30). Massive U.S.-NATO war games: combat credible forces ready, postured in theater. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMay 23, 2023 435 AGOW JTACs train with Allies during Defender Europe 23 exercise Swift Response Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) from U.S. and Spain Air Force worked together during exercise Swift Response for Defender Europe 23 in Zaragoza, Spain on May 8-12, 2023. …When conditions for …
(2023-05-30). Almost Three in Four Belgians Fear That the Russian Invasion Will Escalate Into WW3. strategic-culture.org Belgians are increasingly worried about the likelihood of a Third World War following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year. 72% of Belgian respondents fear that the war could develop into a global conflict, according to a survey conducted by opinion pollster The fear of a future escalation is highest in Spain: just under 90% of survey respondents worry that the conflict could extend into a global struggle. The Spanish appear to be wavering in their confidence in the Ukrainian armed forces. In a separate survey conducted by Euroskopia, almost hal…
(2023-05-30). After regional election defeat, Spain's PSOE-Podemos government calls snap elections. wsws.org The PSOE-Podemos government is calling snap elections to hand over power to the right and escalate European participation in the NATO war on Russia in Ukraine.
(2023-05-31). The Heat: Türkiye Election. america.cgtn.com 
President Erdogan wins another term in Türkiye. What will this mean for the country and beyond? Türkiye. A country divided between Asia and Europe is looking politically torn as well. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the second round last Sunday, by a thin margin: 52% …
(2023-05-31). Erdoğan Reelected to 5 More Years in Turkey as His Government Grows More Authoritarian & Nationalist. democracynow.org 
We look at the impact of the reelection of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan Sunday in a tight runoff vote, extending his 20-year rule for a further five years. Erdoƒüan received just over 52% of the vote, beating challenger Kemal Kƒ±lƒ±àßdaroƒülu, an economist and former civil servant who unified a broad coalition but failed to unseat Erdoƒüan despite growing dissatisfaction with his governance and deep economic pain within the country. We speak with Cihan Tuƒüal, UC Berkeley sociologist and author of The Fall of the Turkish Mo…
(2023-05-31). Turkey's marginalized 'deeply afraid' as Erdoğan wins presidential runoff. therealnews.com 
This story originally appeared in Common Dreams on As supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at
(2023-05-30). Headlines for May 30, 2023. democracynow.org Debt Ceiling Deal Would Cap Nonmilitary Spending, Add Welfare Work Requirements, Slash IRS Funds, Sudan's Rival Military Factions Extend Shaky Truce, Drone Attacks on Moscow Follow Russian Airstrikes on Kyiv, Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Wins Reelection in Presidential Runoff, Israeli Settlers Move to Reestablish Illegal Outpost in Occupied West Bank, Libyan Court Sentences 23 Men to Death over ISIS Takeover of Sirte, Ugandan President Signs Draconian Anti-LGBTQ Bill That Includes Death Penalty, Lula Welcomes Venezuelan President Maduro to Brazil, Blasts U.S. Sanctions, 16 Killed Across U.
(2023-05-30). Erdoƒüan's Electoral Victory Imperils Democratic Forces in Turkey. truthout.org On May 28, Turkish citizens went to the polls for a second round of voting in the presidential election. On the ballot, Recep Tayyip Erdoƒüan and his Justice and Development Party (AKP) were challenged by a six-party opposition alliance purporting to stand for an alternative politics embracing all Turks regardless of political views, religious affiliation, ethnic background… |
(2023-05-30). The Secret of Erdogan's Success in the 2023 Election. strategic-culture.org Under Erdogan, Ankara is not afraid of being independent, or buying military products not "Made in USA," Steven Sahiounie writes. | Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a third term as President of Turkey which will extend his time in power to a quarter of a century. The authoritarian leader has won another five years at the helm of a ship struggling in a sea of economic woes, that has seen inflation rise to an annual 44%, and the Turkish lira devalued. Economic experts point the blame squarely at Erdogan who has refused to follow economic policy and raise interest rates. | Erdogan won just over 52% of the vote against K…
(2023-05-30). Turkey: Erdogan's Election Victory — What's Next? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). The Secret of Erdogan's Success in Turkey's 2023 Election. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). US Kicks Kosovo Out of Military Drills Over Its Treatment of Ethnic Serbs. news.antiwar.com The US ambassador to Kosovo, Jeffrey Hovenier, announced Tuesday that Washington was kicking Pristina out of the US-led Defender Europe military exercises over its treatment of the ethnic Serb population of northern Kosovo. The move was a punishment for Kosovo trying to forcibly install ethnic Albanian mayors in three Serb-majority towns. The mayors won office …
(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Kosovo On May 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On May 30, Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian President met with Aleksandar Bocan-Kharchenko, Russian Ambassador to Belgrade; | On May 29, 30 NATO peacekeepers including 11 Italian contingent and 19 Hungarian contingent were wounded during unrest in the municipality of Zvecan; | 52 Serbs were wounded, three of them heavily, while one was wounded with two gunshots by Albanian special forces, according to the Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic; | Demonstrators staged protests out…
(2023-05-30). Kosovo Crisis Is Raging Out Of Control. southfront.org 
NATO soldiers and Serb protesters clash in Zvecan, Kosovo, May 29, 2023 | At least 50 people were injured in recent clashes of NATO troops and Serb protestors in Kosovo and the crisis seems to be spinning out of control even further. | NATO forces attacked a group of demonstrators in the majority-Serb town of Zvecan in Kosovo after Serb demonstrators had staged a sit-down protest outside municipal buildings in Zvecan, Zubin Potok and Leposavic. | The protest was set to prevent ethnic Albanian officials from taking office f…
(2023-05-31). No Austrian soldiers to Ukraine, not even under the pretext of removing mines! workers.org 
The organization Self-determination for Austria called for a vigil on June 1 at 5 p.m. local time at the Ballhausplatz in Vienna, issuing this statement. Translation: John Catalinotto. Call for a vigil June 1, 2023, to defend Austrian neutrality. Alexander Van der Bellen is the Austrian president. President Alexander Van . . . |
(2023-05-31). Verviers (Belgium) cuts ties with apartheid Israel. bdsmovement.net 
(2023-05-31). Resistance Festival in Brussels, Belgium. youtube.com 
Over the weekend, hundreds gathered at Place de Bethléem in Brussels, Belgium, participating in the Resistance Festival organised by Samidoun. | Support independent watchdog journalism! | www.patreon.com/MintPressNews…
(2023-05-31). US Flies Bombers Over Bosnia Amid Secession Threats. news.antiwar.com The US flew two B1-B bombers over Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday in a show of force meant as a warning to Milorad Dodik, the leader of the semi-autonomous Serb republic within Bosnia, known as Republika Srpska. Dodik has been threatening to declare independence due to a dispute over a property law. US Ambassador to …
(2023-05-31). Progressive Cypriots reiterate resolve to secure peace and unity in the divided island. peoplesdispatch.org Working class sections and peace groups have called for opening up more crossing points on the Green Line which divides Cyprus. They also resolved to intensify the struggle for the reunification of the country within the framework of a bi-zonal and bi-communal federal solution…
(2023-05-31). NATO is creating another battlefield on European continent. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesMay 30, 2023 NATO is creating another battlefield on European continent As the Russia-Ukraine crisis drags on, NATO has become the pronoun of destabilizer of regional security. The situation in the Balkans is now at an explosive point. KFOR, the NATO-led peacekeeping force in Kosovo, clashed with Serb protesters on Monday. The tension …
(2023-05-31). "Combat-credible forces across conflict continuum": U.S. leads NATO allies in Black Sea drills. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Army Europe and AfricaMay 24, 2023 The third and final DEFENDER 23-linked exercise, Saber Guardian 23, begins May 24, 2023 Exercise Saber Guardian 23, the third and final connected exercise making up the Dynamic Employment of Forces to Europe for NATO Deterrence and Enhanced Readiness 2023 exercise, or DEFENDER 23, begins May 29. Led …
(2023-05-31). A Regime Of Private Corporations That Is Normalizing Fascism In Italy. popularresistance.org Italy is one of a few countries in the European Union without a legal minimum wage; 21 out of 27 EU countries have instituted minimum wages. In Italy, minimum wages are only determined in collective labor agreements, but these salaries are often very low — around four to six euros per hour. In addition, Italy is the only country in the continent where since 1990, real wages are not growing — they even diminished by 3% in the last 30 years. Thus, one out of 10 people in Italy are working poor, among the youth, this number increases to one out of six. | Already a year ago, Potere al Popolo started a pol…
(2023-05-30). New NATO member Finland leads, U.S. participates in largest Arctic air exercise. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMay 29, 2023 Arctic Challenge 2023: U.S. joins coalition for largest Nordic exercise Arctic Challenge Exercise 2023, the premier Nordic large-force, live-fly field training exercise, focuses on advancing Arctic security initiatives and enhancing interoperability throughout the High North began today, continuing through June 9, throughout Finland, Norway, …
(2023-05-30). Fifth warfighting domain: U.S. Space Force officer visits NATO Space Center. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces AfricaMay 25, 2023 Chief Operations Officer for the U.S. Space Force visits NATO Space Center U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt, Chief Operations Officer for the USSF, receives a briefing on NATO space operations at the NATO Space Center in NATO Allied Air Command at Ramstein …
(2023-05-30). Meta and Privacy: The Economy of Data Transgressions. dissidentvoice.org Meta, to put it rather inelegantly, has a data non-compliance problem. That problem began in the original conception of Facebook, a social network conceived by that most anti-social of types, Mark Zuckerberg. (Who claims that these troubled sorts lack irony?) On May 22, the European Union deemed it appropriate to slap a $1.3 billion fine …
(2023-05-30). EMA admits COVID Vaccination causes Infertility. expose-news.com The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has finally admitted that Covid-19 vaccination can have an adverse effect on female fertility. The admission comes months after it was revealed in confidential Pfizer documents revealed …
(2023-05-30). Ukraine Pushing for Road Map to NATO Membership. news.antiwar.com A Ukrainian official this week was pushing for a stronger commitment from NATO during the annual GLOBSEC forum in Bratislava, Slovakia. Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's deputy prime minister for European integration, wants NATO to give Kyiv a road map toward membership at the upcoming summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, this July. "Vilnius should give a clear signal …
(2023-05-30). Escalation In Kosovo: Large Conflict Brewing In Center Of Europe. southfront.org 
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(2023-05-30). Europe's War Against Refugees Is Fueling the Far Right's Ascension. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). European Parliament to Join the Militarisation Path. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting Kicks Off in Helsinki. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the 45th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) kicked off in Helsinki, Finland, attracting around 400 leading experts on Antarctica research. | RELATED: | The most critical issues on the agenda include climate change and its impacts on Antarctica, and tourism in Antarctica. | The ATCM is an annual decision-making mechanism established under the Antarctic Treaty. It is an important intergovernmental confer…
(2023-05-31). InsightsÔΩúBWA board chairman: China a contributor to global economy and multi-polar world order. ecns.cn Michael"ÄÄSchumann, board chairman of Germany's Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade, claimed that in a globalized, internationalized, multi-polar world and economy, we are, to some extent, dependent on each other.
(2023-05-31). Is This Germany's Way To Repeat Hitler's 'Operation Barbarossa'? southfront.org 
Written by A report from Carl J. Burckhardt, High Commissioner of the League of Nations, on his meeting with Adolf Hitler on August 11, 1939, quoted Hitler as saying to him, Hitler's 1925 book Mein Kampf
(2023-05-30). How Do We Push Back Against the US Warfare State? truthout.org David Barsamian: American Justice Robert Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. He made an opening statement to the Tribunal on November 21, 1945, because there was some concern at the time that it would be an example of victor's justice. He said this: "If certain acts of violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany… |
(2023-05-30). The Wars We Don't (Care to) See. tomdispatch.com [The following is excerpted and adapted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Norman Solomon at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: American Justice Robert Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. He made an opening statement to the Tribunal on November 21, 1945, because there was some concern at the time that it would be an example of victor's justice. He said this: "If certain acts of violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany does them, and we are not prepared to lay down the rule of criminal conduct against others which…
(2023-05-31). Israeli Mossad Spy, Italian Intelligence Agents & Russian Woman Killed In Mysterious Boat Accident. southfront.org 
A vessel that sank on Lake Maggiore with four fatalities, May 2023 (Italian fire and rescue services) | A recently retired Mossad spy was killed along with two Italian intelligence and a Russian woman in a mysterious accident on Italy's Lake Maggiore in which a boat carrying dozens of intelligence officers capsized. | The incident took place on May 28 evening. Officials in the Lombardy region claimed that a "whirlwind" made the 52-foot boat overturn and sink, while Italian investigators said a sud…
(2023-05-31). NATO to deploy 700 more troops to Kosovo, 1,000 more in reserve. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 31, 2023 NATO to deploy extra 700 troops to Kosovo as tensions with ethnic Serbs rise NATO will deploy an extra 700 troops to Kosovo amid rising tensions with ethnic Serbs. An additional battalion of reserve forces have also been put on high alert to be deployed if needed, NATO Secretary General has …
(2023-05-31). Headlines for May 31, 2023. democracynow.org Debt Limit Deal Heads to House Vote Amid Objections on Both the Left and Right, NYC Climate Protesters Call on Sen. Schumer to Remove Climate Concessions Before Passing Debt Deal, Climate Crisis: Canada Wildfires Grow; Heat Wave Scorches Asia; EU Ups Summer Firefighting Force, Tech Experts Warn Against "Risk of Extinction from AI", Hotline Workers at Nat'l Eating Disorder Association Are Being Replaced by Chatbot, Sudan's Army Suspends Participation in Ceasefire Talks, NATO to Deploy 700 More Troops to Kosovo Amid Mounting Tensions, Over 1 Million Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at Risk of…
(2023-05-31). Is This Germany's Way To Repeat Hitler's 'Operation Barbarossa'? southfront.org Written by A report from Carl J. Burckhardt, High Commissioner of the League of Nations, on his meeting with Adolf Hitler on August 11, 1939, quoted Hitler as saying to him, Hitler's 1925 book Mein Kampf
(2023-05-30). How Do We Push Back Against the US Warfare State? truthout.org David Barsamian: American Justice Robert Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. He made an opening statement to the Tribunal on November 21, 1945, because there was some concern at the time that it would be an example of victor's justice. He said this: "If certain acts of violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany… |
(2023-05-30). The Wars We Don't (Care to) See. tomdispatch.com [The following is excerpted and adapted from David Barsamian's recent interview with Norman Solomon at AlternativeRadio.org.] David Barsamian: American Justice Robert Jackson was the chief prosecutor at the Nuremberg trials. He made an opening statement to the Tribunal on November 21, 1945, because there was some concern at the time that it would be an example of victor's justice. He said this: "If certain acts of violation of treaties are crimes, they are crimes whether the United States does them or whether Germany does them, and we are not prepared to lay down the rule of criminal conduct against others which…
(2023-05-31). Israeli Mossad Spy, Italian Intelligence Agents & Russian Woman Killed In Mysterious Boat Accident. southfront.org A vessel that sank on Lake Maggiore with four fatalities, May 2023 (Italian fire and rescue services) | A recently retired Mossad spy was killed along with two Italian intelligence and a Russian woman in a mysterious accident on Italy's Lake Maggiore in which a boat carrying dozens of intelligence officers capsized. | The incident took place on May 28 evening. Officials in the Lombardy region claimed that a "whirlwind" made the 52-foot boat overturn and sink, while Italian investigators said a sud…
(2023-05-31). NATO to deploy 700 more troops to Kosovo, 1,000 more in reserve. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Rustavi 2May 31, 2023 NATO to deploy extra 700 troops to Kosovo as tensions with ethnic Serbs rise NATO will deploy an extra 700 troops to Kosovo amid rising tensions with ethnic Serbs. An additional battalion of reserve forces have also been put on high alert to be deployed if needed, NATO Secretary General has …
(2023-05-31). Headlines for May 31, 2023. democracynow.org Debt Limit Deal Heads to House Vote Amid Objections on Both the Left and Right, NYC Climate Protesters Call on Sen. Schumer to Remove Climate Concessions Before Passing Debt Deal, Climate Crisis: Canada Wildfires Grow; Heat Wave Scorches Asia; EU Ups Summer Firefighting Force, Tech Experts Warn Against "Risk of Extinction from AI", Hotline Workers at Nat'l Eating Disorder Association Are Being Replaced by Chatbot, Sudan's Army Suspends Participation in Ceasefire Talks, NATO to Deploy 700 More Troops to Kosovo Amid Mounting Tensions, Over 1 Million Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh at Risk of…
(2023-05-31). Serbia califica situación en Kosovo como de "alto riesgo" telesurtv.net A su vez, el presidente de Francia, Emmanuel Macron, responsabilizó al Gobierno kosovar de la actual situación de tensión en el norte del país.
(2023-05-30). Serbian president calls on China to protect Kosovo Serbs. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Tanjug News AgencyMay 30 , 2023 Vucic appeals to China to help end violence against Kosovo-Metohija Serbs Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic on Tuesday appealed to China to use its enormous international reputation to influence the international community towards reaching an urgent end to violence against Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija and ensuring peace and security in the …
(2023-05-30). Video: NATO troops attack, wound Serbian civilians. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com B92/NovostiMay 29, 2023 KFOR attacked Serbs in Kosovo-Metohija; There are wounded, bursts of fire echo Serbs in Zveƒçan were attacked, and two people were wounded, the media reported. As they state, shock bombs are flying in all directions and shooting is heard, and the attack was carried out by KFOR. Just a few minutes before …
(2023-05-30). Aleksandar Vuƒçiƒá, Machiavelli, and the Rain in Belgrade. fpif.org The stage in front of the Serbian parliament was installed the day before, along with fences, loudspeakers, and big screens. As previously reported in On May 26, his supporters started to arrive, many via more than 3,500 buses and some even by foot from Kosovo. Tens of thousands of people gathered…
(2023-05-31). Moldova President Sandu Targets Media Freedom with New Censorship Institution. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). Sandu targets media freedom in Moldova with new censorship institution. infobrics.org Moldova is not interested in liberalism but in imposing Russophobia.
(2023-05-31). Generate true combat power: Norway exercise prepares NATO 4th-, 5th-generation aircraft for war with Russia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMay 24, 2023 Allies train flying skills in Norway to develop combined capabilities The Royal Netherlands and Belgian Air Forces deployed fighter assets to the Norwegian Air Base at àòrland to conduct combined flying manouevres with Norwegian aircraft in enhancing interoperability and 4th and 5th generation fighter integration. During the two-week training period …
(2023-05-31). U.S. provides Poland with 800 Hellfire missiles. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Defense NewsMay 30, 2023 Poland buys 800 Hellfire missiles to arms its new attack helicopters The Polish government has signed a deal to purchase 800 Hellfire II missiles that are to be carried by a new fleet of attack helicopters, with a request to buy Boeing AH-64E Apaches still in the pipeline. The contract for …
(2023-05-31). Predomina un orden económico internacional totalmente injusto, antidemocrático (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Un análisis profundo sobre el contexto internacional actual realizó el primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, durante una reciente entrevista con la televisora Russia Today.
(2023-05-31). A Handful of Georgians Protest OVER Resumption of "Direct Flights from Russia" journal-neo.org 
(2023-05-31). South African Business Community Expects BRICS Summit to Enhance Trade. infobrics.org BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) are expected to discuss measures to relax some trade hindrances, increase trade among member states and promote post-pandemic economic recovery, said Ayanda Ntsaluba, an official from the South African Chapter of BRICS Business Council…
(2023-05-31). Ukrainians might suffer due to Kiev regime's escalating drone attacks on Russia. infobrics.org Russian President Vladimir Putin himself has issued a stark warning to the Neo-Nazi junta: "[The drone attacks] are designed to prompt a reaction from Russia… they provoke mirrored actions. Well, we will see what [we can do] about it."
(2023-05-31). Biden and NATO Evoke an Inevitable WWIII Against Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). Durham Blasts the FBI, But Ignores the Role of Russiagate Ringleader, John Brennan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). Russia Issues Arrest Warrant for Lindsey Graham Over 'Killing Russians' Remarks. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). Ukraine and Its Western Backers Plan 'Peace Summit' Without Russia. news.antiwar.com Ukraine and its Western backers are planning to hold an international summit to increase support for Kyiv's terms for a settlement to the conflict with Russia, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. While being sold as a peace summit, the plan does not involve inviting Russians. Andriy Yermak, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's chief of …
(2023-05-31). The Grayzone Debates NED Vice President On Group's CIA Ties. popularresistance.org On April 4, 2023, National Endowment for Democracy (NED) Vice President of Communications and Public Engagement Leslie Aun contacted me, Alex Rubinstein, to request a phone conversation about an article I published at The Grayzone a day before. | My report detailed the open justification of the terrorist bombing of a cafe in St. Petersburg, Russia by a top staffer of Bellingcat, which receives significant sponsorship from the NED, which functions as the regime change arm of the US government. In the article, I described the NED as a "CIA cutout," which clearly displeased Aun and prompted her appeal for a call.
(2023-05-31). Drone attack on Moscow aims to escalate US-NATO war with Russia. wsws.org Ukraine's attacks on Moscow are aimed at provoking a retaliatory response by Russia, which could then be used to justify a massive escalation by NATO, including the potential entry of NATO troops directly into the conflict.
(2023-05-31). Global Customer Day draw world-wide response. ecns.cn Over 800 businesspeople from across the world including China, South Africa, Russia, Indonesia, and other countries participated in the Global Customer Day held by the Liugong Machinery based in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Monday.
(2023-05-31). Russian Aerospace Forces Wiped Out Last Existing Combat Ship Of Ukrainian Navy. southfront.org 
The Russian Armed Forces carried out precise strikes on the military port infrastructure of Odessa. The medium landing ship "Yury Olefirenko" of the Ukrainian Navy was hit in the strike. According to preliminary data, the ship sank because of the received damage. A fire broke out on the ship and ammunition detonated. Reports claim that there were significant losses among the crew."On May 29, as a result of a high-precision strike launched by the Russian Aerospace Forces against a milit…
(2023-05-31). In Video: Russian Airstrikes Hit HTS Command Post In Syria's Greater Idlib. southfront.org 
A Russian Su-24 aircaft on a runway at the Hmeimim airbase in Syria. © Maksim Blinov / Sputnik | On May 30, a new wave of Russian airstrikes hit the northwestern Syrian region of Greater Idlib, where the Turkish military maintains a large presence. | The airstrikes reportedly destroyed a command post of al-Qaeda-affiliated Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the de-facto ruler of Greater Idlib, located near the town of Bzabor in the southern countryside of Idlib. Footage that surfaced on Twitter show…
(2023-05-31). Russian Lancet Drones Take Out Four More Radar, Air Defense Systems Of Kiev Forces (Videos). southfront.org 
MOSCOW REGION, RUSSIA — JUNE 25, 2019: A ZALA Lancet-3 attack drone developed by Kalashnikov Concern on display at the Army 2019 International Military Technical Forum at Patriot Park. Marina Lystseva/TASS | The Russian military has destroyed or damaged four more radar and air defense systems of Kiev forces with Lancet loitering munitions. | Between May 26 and 31, Russian news sources shared videos and photos documenting the pinpoint loitering munition strikes, which targeted Soviet-made 9K33 Os…
(2023-05-31). Syrian BUK-M2E Systems Shot Down Two Glide Bombs During Last Israeli Attack On Damascus. southfront.org 
Illustrative image. | Syrian air defenses intercepted two out of six guided glide bombs launched by Israeli fighter jets during the May 28 attack on Damascus outskirts, Rear Admiral Oleg Gurinov, deputy chief of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Opposing Parties in Syria, revealed. | According to Gurinov, two Israeli F-16 fighter jets carried the airstrikes from the airspace of the occupied Golan Heights, launching six GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs."The Syrian air defense…
(2023-05-31). Cuban hero visits Fidel Castro monument in Moscow. plenglish.com Moscow, May 31 (Prensa Latina) Cuban hero Gerardo Hernandez on Wednesday laid a wreath at the monument dedicated to the historic leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, in Moscow, as part of his agenda in Russia.
(2023-05-31). US hopes to snatch victory from jaws of defeat in Ukraine. indianpunchline.com Top Ukrainian intelligence official Kirill Budanov has proposed a 100-km-long demilitarised zone between Ukraine and Russia.
(2023-05-31). Chechen leader considers drone attack against Moscow "terrorist" plenglish.com Moscow, May 31 (Prensa Latina) The Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, described as terrorist the actions of the Ukrainian leaders, who tried to attack the Russian capital with drones.
(2023-05-30). The first casualty of war is critical thinking. canadiandimension.com 
Composer Yuri Kerpatenko. Photo courtesy the Ukrainian Ministry of Culture and Information Policy/Facebook. | We often hear that truth is the first casualty of war. Yet the truth cannot be killed. What can be killed is our capacity for critical thinking. The public discourse about the Ukraine war has made this abundantly clear. | Since the start of Russia's invasion, self-described progressives have embraced nearly every war crime allegation made by the Ukrainian government, yet many of these allegations have been based on flimsy evidence, or no evidence at all. | I have practised law for three decades. Fo…
(2023-05-30). Supposed Russophobic statements by US Senator leaves many questions unanswered. infobrics.org Republic politician denies responsibility but does not clarify the situation appropriately, thus justifying Russia's legal measures against him.
(2023-05-30). Reactors Destined for India and China Begin their Journey from Russia. infobrics.org Two nuclear reactors and eight steam generators for the Kudankulam NPP in India and the Tianwan NPP in China have been transported through the central streets of Volgodonsk in Russia, where they were manufactured, to a specialised berth on the Tsimlyansk reservoir…
(2023-05-30). Moscow might cut all ties with London over UK's rabid Russophobic hostility. infobrics.org There's no indication London will stop escalating, as it's now at the forefront of the initiative to deliver F-16 fighter jets to the Neo-Nazi junta. Moscow is well aware of this and has made efforts to communicate with the UK, but to no avail. London's rabid Russophobia seems to be clouding its judgment, leaving Russia with no other option but to just cut contact.
(2023-05-30). Fighting for the Russian World and All Humanity. libya360.wordpress.com Gennady Zyuganov The crisis of the liberal model of running the world was inevitable. I warned of its results and alarming challenges that would fill the new century twenty years ago. My book "Globalization and the Destiny of Humankind" which was published at the time has been translated into many languages. It provided a detailed…
(2023-05-30). Prophets of Doom: Henry Kissinger and the 'Intellectual' Decline of the West. mintpressnews.com Kissinger has been elevated to a visionary for his views on the war in Ukraine. But those views are outdated and dangerous and reflect a Cold War mindset that is no longer relevant in the 21st century, argues Ramzy Baroud.
(2023-05-30). Drone Swarm Hits Moscow in Largest Attack on the City of the War. news.antiwar.com Russian authorities said Tuesday that eight Ukrainian drones targeted civilian areas of Moscow, marking the largest attack on the capital city since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine last year. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the drones only caused "insignificant damage" to residential buildings and that two people were treated for minor injuries but didn't …
(2023-05-30). 2 Patriot Systems, 29 Storm Shadow Missiles, Headquarters Of Military Intelligence in Kiev: Russia Assessed Ukrainian Losses. southfront.org 
The Russian military continues its effective massive precision strikes on the military facilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine…
(2023-05-30). China Rebuffs Pentagon Chief For Talks Due To Sanctions On Top General. southfront.org 
China's Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu visiting Moscow in April: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP | Originally published by The US confirmed Monday that Beijing continues resisting all military-to-military communications and contacts with the Pentagon. | The latest specific is that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reached out to his Chinese counterpart, Minister of National Defen…
(2023-05-30). Kiev's Revenge: Ukrainian UAVs Targeted Moscow. southfront.org 
After another "largest drone attack" on the Ukrainian capital, Kiev immediately promised to revenge. One of the most odious talking heads of the Kiev regime, the head of GUR Budanov menacingly threatened Moscow: "You will regret it very soon. Our response will not take long to wait. Wait, everyone will see everything soon." | The hysteria of the Kiev officials betrays the fact that indeed important military targets were hit during the recent Russian strikes, since on the eve there were repo…
(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Donbass On May 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Yampolovka; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Ivanivske; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Dibrova; | Russian artillery struck the AFU positions near Velikaya Novosyolka; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Krasnoye; | The AFU reportedly hit 2 control points, 3 arms and military equipment focus areas, an ammo depot, 3 air defence vehicles and 3 i…
(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Syria On May 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
On May 30, Russia reported that Idlib militants violated the ceasefire regime in Greater Idlib 3 times: 1 — in Idlib province, 2 — in Latakia province; | On May 30, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Kafr Nuran; | On May 29, SAA artillery shelled positions of Turkish-backed forces in Maarat Naasan; | On May 30, Russian warplanes struck positions of Turkish-backed forces in Bzabur; | On May 30, the Russian Military Police and Turkish force…
(2023-05-30). Military Situation In Ukraine On May 30, 2023 (Map Update). southfront.org 
The AFU attacked Moscow with eight UJ-22 drones. Three of drones were suppressed by electronic warfare and five others were shot down by Pantsir-S air defense systems; | The Russian Army destroyed an AN/TPQ-50 counterbattery warfare radar near Kharkiv; | The Russian Army destroyed an ammo depot of the AFU near Krasnoye; | Russian forces destroyed 3 motor vehicles, 1 Gvozdika artillery system in the Kupyansk region; | Russian forces destroyed 2 armored vehicles, 2 pickups, 2…
(2023-05-30). Ramaphosa says South Africa will not be dragged into U.S.-Russia proxy war. peoplesworld.org 
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa insisted on Thursday that his country will not be drawn into the contest between the world's superpowers. In a speech in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg, to commemorate Africa Day, Ramaphosa said that the African continent was often dragged into conflicts that were far beyond their borders and which had little …
(2023-05-30). Brazil Supports Venezuela Joining BRICS. orinocotribune.com This Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated that he supports Venezuela joining BRICS in response to a question asked at the press conference after a prolonged meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro at the Planalto Palace in Brasília. BRICS is currently comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. | "If you ask me what I think, I would say that I am in favor," President Lula said in response to Venezuela's proposed BRICS membership, later clarifying that this decision should be made by the five countries belonging to the alliance. | In this regard, the Brazilian presi…
(2023-05-30). What next in the growing dollar crisis? wsws.org Sanctions imposed by the US and the major imperialist powers against Russia at the start of the Ukraine war have produced some unintended consequences, most notably attempts to shift away from dependence on the dollar as the global reserve currency.
(2023-05-30). Victoria Nuland Inciting WWIII with Russia. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). Russia Unofficially Supports Iran Going Nuclear? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). China supports Serbia's efforts to safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that it supports Serbia's efforts to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and urged NATO to respect relevant country's sovereignty and territorial integrity and do things that are conducive to regional peace.
(2023-05-31). Balkans: NATO holds 30-nation Adriatic Strike ground support drills in Slovenia. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Air CommandMay 30, 2023 Thirty nations to train Air-Land-Integration capabilities in Slovenia From May 29 to June 9, 2023, the Republic of Slovenia hosts the multinational exercise Adriatic Strike 2023 for the eleventh consecutive time. The Slovenian Armed Forces and 29 other NATO and Partner Nations are going through realistic simulated Joint Terminal Attack …
(2023-05-31). NATO HQ in U.S. accelerates Sweden's integration. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOAllied Command TransformationMay 25, 2023 Allied Command Transformation Receives Swedish Defence Delegation for Strategic Discussions on Defence Planning and Policy NORFOLK, VA — On May 25th, 2023, Swedish Chief of Directorate of Strategic Plans and Policy, Defence Staff, Major General Johan Pekkari and his delegation visited the Headquarters of Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, located in …
(2023-05-31). On Olena Zelenska's visit to South Korea. journal-neo.org 
On May 16, 2023, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol met with First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, who arrived in Seoul as a special envoy for her husband, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky. According to diplomatic sources, Ukraine's first lady arrived in Seoul on May 15 and stayed for several days. The visit of the […] | –°–æ–æ–±—â–µ–Ω–∏–µ
(2023-05-31). Selected Articles: When Will US Join Global Call to End Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca 
By When Japan invited the leaders of Brazil, India and Indonesia to attend the G7 summit in Hiroshima, th…
(2023-05-31). Ukraine's drone attack on Moscow shows Kiev a terrorist state. infobrics.org The strikes targeted civilian people and demilitarized areas with no military facilities.
(2023-05-31). AI More Powerful Than Ukraine and Taiwan. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). Libertarian Apologists for Ukraine's Authoritarianism. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). When Will US Join Global Call to End Ukraine War? globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-31). The Importance of Uniform as Ukraine Contemplates an Offensive. sonar21.com 
I suppose it should not surprise anyone that the failure to understand the challenges Ukraine faces in trying to launch a counter offensive is a consequence of the fact that…
(2023-05-31). IAEA Chief: Situation at Zaporizhzhia NP Plant Dangerous. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, the chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) cautioned that the nuclear safety and security status at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant situated in Ukraine is extremely fragile and dangerous. | Related: | "Military activities continue in the region and may well increase very considerably in the near future," IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said in a UN Security Council briefing. | According Grossi…
(2023-05-30). Georgian PM: NATO expansion a main reason for war in Ukraine. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Civil GeorgiaMay 30, 2023 PM: NATO Enlargement "One of the Main Reasons for Ukraine War" Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili, who is visiting Bratislava to participate in the Global Security Forum (GLOBSEC) on May 29-31, took part in a thematic discussion where he spoke about the war in Ukraine, granting of candidate status to Georgia, …
(2023-05-30). Ukraine: The Moment of Truth — The West Refuses Peace. libya360.wordpress.com Thiery Meyssan You don't know his face. But Li Hui is one of China's most important diplomats. It was he who came to propose peace in Ukraine to the West. He was kindly received, but nobody listened to him. On behalf of China, Li Hui came to propose that the West make peace in Ukraine…
(2023-05-30). Ukraine: The Moment of Truth. libya360.wordpress.com Theiry Meyssan President Zelensky arrives in Japan on May 20, 2023, for the G7 summit. Since February 24, 2022, the eyes of the world have been on the Ukrainian conflict. The West is supporting Kiev financially, delivering incredible quantities of arms and ammunition, but is careful not to get directly involved in the theater of…
(2023-05-30). Ukraine Sent Poor, Untrained Men Into Bakhmut Meat Grinder to Save Better Forces for Counteroffensive. scheerpost.com 
(2023-05-30). Ukraine War Threatens Biden Megadonor. globalresearch.ca
(2023-05-30). Drones Over the Kremlin: Is Ukraine Trying to Assassinate Putin? globalresearch.ca