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May 17 2025 
The Istanbul Kabuki — decoded
The endgame is clear: the US losing the entire Eurasian land mass. Ukraine, under these immense geopolitical imperatives, is only a sovereign-deprived pawn in the (Great) Game.
By Pepe Escobar at the Strategic Culture Foundation.
Did President Putin really change the game by proposing the resumption of negotiations on the proxy war in Ukraine in Istanbul –… Continue reading
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May 17 2025 
Vladimir Medinsky: Russians Always Come for What’s Theirs—first interview after negotiations with Ukraine
Since we view these negotiations as a continuation of the Istanbul process, it is very important to remind everyone what we have already agreed upon back in Gomel at the end of February (of 2022). And what might have happened if Ukraine had agreed to peace then? Which they didn’t. They dragged things out. And… Continue reading
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May 15 2025 
Trump Intends to Knock China Out of Middle East Struggle
Elena Panina – Russtrat Institute
Hudson Institute: Trump Intends to Knock China Out of Middle East Struggle
Donald Trump’s trip to Riyadh is an attempt to restore American influence in the Middle East, begins with a platitude from Zeneb Ribois of the Hudson Institute (Washington). The stakes of the US president’s visit are high, she gets to… Continue reading
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May 10 2025 
Statement by the President of Russia to the media
http://www.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76899 – Yandex translation
At the time of writing, the only complete and translated statement on video is on Telegram: https://t.me/news_kremlin_eng/5512
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In this regard, despite everything, we suggest that the Kiev authorities resume negotiations, which they interrupted at the end of 2022, and resume direct negotiations. And, I emphasize, without any preconditions. We suggest starting immediately next Thursday,… Continue reading -
May 09 2025
Importance of UN is now growing again — Putin
The Russian leader underscored the necessity of bolstering the UN’s central role in international affairs
MOSCOW, May 8. /TASS/. Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted the renewed importance and relevance of the United Nations amid the ongoing efforts to establish a more equitable global order. Speaking at a banquet held on his behalf for the guests invited… Continue reading
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May 07 2025 
Documentary: tribute to those who defended the USSR against fascist invaders during World War II.
Synopsis: The documentary pays tribute to those who defended the USSR against fascist invaders during World War II.
The film tells the stories of some of the last surviving veterans of the Great Patriotic War, ordinary Soviet citizens, who became heroes in the fight against Nazism.
Among them:
🏅 103-year-old Valentina Minaeva, a surgical nurse who served in… Continue reading
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May 06 2025 
Almost all of Europe wages war on Russia under Nazi banners — Lavrov
“They have declared the goal of inflicting a strategic defeat on us on the battlefield like they did in the Operation Unthinkable plan,” the Russian foreign minister underlined.
MOSCOW, May 6. /TASS/. Almost all of Europe is engaged in conflict against Russia as these forces are rallied under Nazi banners, supporting Vladimir Zelensky’s regime in Ukraine,… Continue reading
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May 04 2025 
Lavrov Steps In: Russia Offers to Mediate Between India and Pakistan
While Washington fans the flames and London postures from afar, Moscow picks up the phone.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has now spoken to both Islamabad and New Delhi, urging restraint and diplomacy after the April 22 Kashmir terror attack that killed 26 civilians and sent Indo-Pakistani relations hurtling toward the brink.
Lavrov told Pakistan’s Foreign Minister… Continue reading
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Apr 26 2025 
North Korean soldiers help liberate Kursk
The North Koreans in Kursk! I feel a little stunned – we saw the rumors but today we got the news. This may be a little romantic but I believe it!
‘Not a single North Korean violated his oath’: How our allies helped us liberate Kursk
Pyongyang’s troops showed discipline, coordination and disregard for… Continue reading
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Apr 17 2025 
President Putin: Visit to Bauman Moscow State Technical University: Russia and Space
Vladimir Putin visited Bauman Moscow State Technical University, where he toured the new academic building and had a conversation with students.
He then had a meeting on development of space activities
http://en.kremlin.ru/events/president/news/76692
The President held a meeting on the development of space activities at Bauman Moscow State Technical University.
Taking part in the meeting were First Deputy Prime Minister… Continue reading
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Apr 14 2025
FM Lavrov: Russia ‘not chasing anyone’ for sanctions relief
The US restrictions have undermined bilateral trade, the foreign minister has said
Trade between Russia and the US has seen a major downturn as a result of Washington’s illegal sanctions, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. However, Moscow is “not chasing after anyone” to lift the restrictions, according to the top diplomat.
Washington and its allies… Continue reading
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Apr 12 2025 
FM Lavrov, IV Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions during the special session of the IV Antalya Diplomacy Forum
This is a rare pleasure – English commentary by Mr Lavrov. Unfortunately there is no embedding possible now and of course the transcript will take some time. There are issues to discuss and highlight.… Continue reading
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Apr 09 2025 
Speaking about Russia, the SMO and Winning
Larchmonter posted a comment on Smoothie’s site and has given me permission to repost it here. First, I agree with him. Second, nothing here is at all critical of Smoothie. Then, the context in which this comment is made is not essential for this discussion. The post is here: http://smoothiex12.blogspot.com/2025/04/glenn-diesen-and-yours-truly.html#disqus_thread
Larchmonter writes:
War is politics by other… Continue reading -
Apr 08 2025 
The Third Rome: Holy Russia, Tsarism and Orthodoxy – by Dr Matthew Raphael Johnson
Jeff J Brown gives us this fascinating book review:
The Third Rome: Holy Russia, Tsarism and Orthodoxy – by Dr Matthew Raphael JohnsonAnother great history book from Julius Skoolafish. This one focused on Russia. –
Jeff J BrownThe phrase “The Third Rome” keeps echoing in various places so I thought it timely to Mention this book as… Continue reading
