In Victory Day Speech, Putin Says Russia Fighting 'Aggressive' NATO-Backed...
“I firmly believe that our cause is just,” he said as Russia marked the 81st anniversary of the Soviet victory in World War II. Source link
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Director Alexander Sokurov Expresses ‘Sympathy’ for Exiled Artists After Venice...
Sokurov had been slated to speak at a pre-opening event at the Venice Biennale titled “Dissent and Peace” this week, but organizers scrapped his appearance, citing “last-minute unavailability.” Source link
Russia and Ukraine Agree to U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire This Weekend
The deal, which Trump first announced on Truth Social, will pause fighting from May 9 through May 11 and include a prisoner swap. Source link
Second Japanese Refiner Buys Russian Oil Amid Global Supply Crunch
Idemitsu Kosan told TASS that the purchase was made at the request of Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy to “ensure a stable supply of petroleum products.” Source link
Airports in Southern Russia Paralyzed After Ukrainian Drone Hits Air...
The early morning drone attacks come hours after a ceasefire that Russia unilaterally announced for May 8-10 came into effect. Source link
Russian Economy Shrinks in the First Quarter
The 0.5% contraction in GDP significantly missed the Central Bank’s earlier projection of 1.6% annualized growth for the period. Source link
Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union. Source link
Yekaterinburg Police Arrest Soviet Repression Researcher on ‘Terrorism’ Charges
Oleg Novoselov studies Stalin’s Great Terror of the 1930s in the Urals and had previously volunteered at the local chapter of the human rights group Memorial. Source link
Russia Tells Foreign Embassies to Evacuate Kyiv as It Warns...
The Foreign Ministry said Russia would target the capital city if Ukrainian attacks on Saturday disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations. Source link
Acting Head of Dagestan Disbands Regional Government, Appoints New Prime...
Fyodor Shchukin tapped President Vladimir Putin’s deputy envoy to the North Caucasus region to serve as the acting prime minister. Source link
