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Jun 08 2025 
Caption This
(Mine) Metropolitan Kirill: “Lord have Mercy. Did he really ask, “…why were the Oreshniks not released as the US & Tel Aviv saw this move as weak. Why did it not happen and will it happen?” Son, this venue ain’t the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). And no worldly weapon is gonna win this War”
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Jun 07 2025 
Russia / Ukraine, NATO, West
Comments drawing together the events of the past week. What is real and what is not.
Shortly before a meeting between Russia and Ukraine negotiators in Istanbul on June 2, Ukraine carried out an overnight terrorism attack on May 31. An automotive bridge collapsed in the Bryansk Region. The bridge and a truck driving across… Continue reading
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Jun 05 2025 
Does Russia ride a Paper Tiger?
“weak leaderships bring calamities on nations”
Amb. Bhadrakumar explores the deeper psycho-geopolitical questions we all ponder. The western assessment is that “Putin shies away from taking tough decisions.” Russia was bearded in their own den, shown by the perpetrators of the strategic bomber bases attack to be perhaps riding a paper tiger, and are now under… Continue reading
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Jun 04 2025 
Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukrainian attacks
The US president has described the phone call as “a good conversation”
https://www.rt.com/news/618661-trump-putin-phone-call/
US President Donald Trump has said he held a phone call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday to discuss the Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian airbases.
Ukrainian drones hit multiple Russian airbases on Monday in a coordinated assault. Targets ranged from Murmansk in… Continue reading
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Jun 03 2025 
Release the Oreshniks
Russian public opinion is becoming seriously fed up with being the target of serial terror attacks. The hour of fateful decision is getting late.
By Pepe Escobar at the Strategic Culture Foundation.
This was the mood in informed Moscow – only a few hours before the renewed Istanbul kabuki on Russia-Ukraine “negotiations”. Three key points.
The attack… Continue reading
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Jun 02 2025 
Lavrov: Creation of independent foreign trade mechanisms becoming dominant
MOSCOW, June 2. /TASS/. The task of strengthening Russia’s economic and technological sovereignty, including through the creation of independent foreign trade mechanisms, is becoming dominant now, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
“The tasks of further strengthening of Russia’s economic and technological sovereignty, including through the creation of mechanisms for servicing foreign trade independent of external pressure,… Continue reading
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Jun 01 2025 
Russia’s goodwill is exhausted
This is a quote from an article by Kirill Strelnikov at Ria Novosti. This is not particularly special or marvellous commentary, but it is typical of Russian commentary in their major media outlets. Underneath, though, Russians are growling and beginning to bay for blood after the latest strikes. I cannot see that there will be… Continue reading
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May 31 2025 
The USSR can only be restored by reviving socialism
Featured Image: Ilya Repin’s painting “Barge Haulers on the Volga” (1870-73)
We know from other sources that Russia has been seeking for a deep representation of what they are. There is a new search for an identity that is expressed in a shorter slogan. The best way to explain it is to point… Continue reading
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May 29 2025 
From TASS: Russia’s discussion with Yemeni Official (asking for help)
Media: Yemen looking to Russia to help restore peace
Russia maintains an active position on resolving the crisis in Yemen, as it remains in contact with both the internationally recognized government and the Houthis that control a large part of the country. On May 28, Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with Rashad Mohammad al-Alimi, chairman… Continue reading
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May 28 2025 
FM Sergey Lavrov’s remarks: 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues
Mr Shoigu,
Colleagues,
High guests,
It is a great honour and privilege for me to take the floor at the plenary session of the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues, and to share with you our Ministry’s vision, tell you about our work in the context of the vibrant processes unfolding around the world, and… Continue reading
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May 28 2025 
Highlights from Lavrov’s statements on new round of talks with Kiev, Russia’s demands
MOSCOW, May 28. /TASS/. Moscow will continue to insist on addressing the root causes of the Ukraine conflict at a new round of talks with Kiev, which will be announced in the near future, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the international meeting of high representatives in charge of security issues.
TASS has compiled the… Continue reading
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May 24 2025 
FM Sergey Lavrov: Historically South Russian Lands: National Identity & Self-Determination of Peoples
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to media questions at the diplomatic conference Historically South Russian Lands: National Identity and Self-Determination of Peoples, Moscow, May 23, 2025
Question: Today, all the major global players are discussing peace in Ukraine. Initiatives have been put forward by friendly nations – China, India, and Brazil – and, of… Continue reading
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May 22 2025 
President Putin: Post Kursk visit: Buffer Zone for Kursk, Belgorod, Bryansk
President Putin kicks off rebuilding of these regions as well as creation of a buffer zone. My question is who is responsible for the cost? Why is it that Ukraine and the co-belligerents cannot be sued for reparations? This is civilian area that took Russia in excess of eight months to take back, after Ukraine… Continue reading
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May 22 2025
FM Sergey Lavrov: Armenian branches of Russian universities
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks and answers to questions from teachers and students of the Armenian branches of Russian universities, members of the expert community, and activists of the youth wing of the Eurasia Autonomous Non-Profit Organisation, Yerevan, May 21, 2025
I am delighted that our meeting began with the national anthems of the Russian Federation… Continue reading
