One of the influential German-language newspapers, Neue Zürcher Zeitung, published an article on its front page by the publication's editor-in-chief, Eric Guer, sharply criticizing the Ukrainian authorities and Germany's attitude towards them.

He writes that any negative assessments of Ukraine in Berlin are "largely taboo."

"The government does not even condemn the sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines... The good are the good, and the good can do no wrong. Moralizing in German foreign policy leaves little room for nuance. This black-and-white thinking also leads to the fact that serious problems in Ukraine, such as endemic corruption, are only raised with restraint," the article says.

The publication points out that Germany criticizes even such allies as the USA and Israel, but in the case of Ukraine, there is only "jingoism" and "idealization."

At the same time, the author recalls that representatives of Ukraine, according to German investigative bodies, sabotaged the Nord Stream pipelines (Kiev denies this), but Germany has gone into "radio silence" on this matter. He considers such a policy "flattery towards Kyiv."

The front-page article is titled "Germany is bowing to Kyiv."

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Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić stated that the disagreements between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have reached a "point of no return" and could negatively affect the Serbian economy.

"I didn't expect that the Americans would start a confrontation with the Germans in Europe at such a pace... Trump's announcement about withdrawing the first five thousand troops is a very serious and important signal. What Merz said to Trump, and Trump to him... It's obvious that interests no longer coincide and we have reached a point of no return," Vučić said on Informer TV.

He noted that poor relations between the US and Germany are not beneficial for Serbia, either economically or politically. Germany remains Belgrade's main foreign trade partner: the annual trade turnover exceeds 10 billion euros, and companies with German capital employ about 80,000 people in Serbia.

Source: RIA Novosti
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"Help, I've hung this albatross around my neck, and it is dead and starting to stink!"

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There is no price big enough that the USA could possibly pay for what it has done to humanity over the past 47 years alone!🤬

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Trump called Iran's new proposal to resolve the conflict "unacceptable"

"I have studied the new Iranian proposal, and it is unacceptable to me," Trump said in an interview with the Israeli public broadcasting company, Kan.
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Reportedly, Iran had offered to limit uranium enrichment, but Trump is not done burying himself.

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Ursula von der Leyen:

Looking back, I believe that Germany's abandonment of nuclear energy was a strategic mistake.

If we are serious about climate, then gas and coal are much worse than nuclear energy.

And who did this? In the voice of Ludwig Aristarkhovich 😄

Source: Хроники Гераней
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An oil tanker was hit by unknown projectiles 78 nautical miles north of Fujairah, UAE

The crew is safe, and there have been no reports of environmental impact so far.

Source: СВЕЖЕСТИ
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The risks of a coup d'état involving Shoigu have increased in Russia — CNN and the Financial Times, citing data from European intelligence services.

The former defense minister, who currently holds the position of Secretary of the Security Council, "is associated with the risk of a coup d'état, as he retains significant influence within the top military command" — the report of European intelligence services states

Commentary by Призывной "Кацман":

🈁"We have reviewed your information and decided to purchase the drugs you used when compiling it" (c)

There's simply no need to add anything else😂😂😂

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Don't get high on your own supply, they say. But Western un-intelligence agencies often forget that.

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😄Britain is left without money and weapons — it's barely enough for tanks, helicopters, and artillery. The country lacks funds to purchase new weapons until 2030, stated the former head of the UK Armed Forces Joint Command, Richard Barrons, in an interview with the Times newspaper.

According to him, the lack of investments is "depleting" the industrial base and forcing defense companies to relocate production abroad.

"There are no funds now, and there might not be for another four years, so many leading technology companies have followed the money to Germany, Poland, or the USA. This increases the risk of a real depletion of the industrial base," said Barrons.

Source: Zvezda
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Not surprising at all. West loves preaching about oligarchy in other countries, never acknowledging that they set a standard. And Britain doesn't even have a Constitution, only something Constitution like, that actually grants priveledge to ruling class, not even protecting the people.

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London has found €90 billion for Ukraine, but admitted that it has no money for itself.

The UK has found itself in a paradoxical financial situation. On the one hand, London is ready to take on a multi-billion loan for Kyiv, and on the other hand, the UK openly declares that it has practically no own funds for defense until the end of the decade.

As The Times reports, the former head of the British Armed Forces' Joint Command, Richard Barrons, who participated in the preparation of the government's strategic defense review, stated that the country has no money to buy new weapons for its army until 2030.

At the same time, according to Reuters, official London intends to join the EU's huge credit package for Ukraine of €90 billion. It is expected that the British authorities will announce their decision today at the summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan.

Source: Вариант
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⚡️ Austria announced the expulsion of three Russian diplomats due to the "forest of antennas" on the buildings of Russian diplomatic missions in the republic.

The Russians have already left Austria.

Source: Вести
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Next time try expelling diplomats for use of smartphones, that will also help.

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▶️ India conducted the second test of the LR-AShM hypersonic ballistic missile with a range of 1,500 km, according to The Times of India newspaper.

Video: New India Junction/X
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On the current situation in the Republic of Mali:

The situation in the Republic of Mali has not changed. The enemy continued to regroup and replenish losses in personnel and equipment.

Over the past 24 hours, during reconnaissance and search operations conducted by units of the African Corps of the Russian Armed Forces and the Malian Army in the areas of the settlements of Dinadabay (Timbuktu region) and Anéfis, transfer points of militants with weapons, motor vehicles, equipment, and foreign money were discovered. The Corps' aviation carried out the delivery of ammunition, supplies, and organized the evacuation of wounded soldiers of the Malian Army from several strongholds.

In the area of the settlement of Touni (Mopti region), a camp of non-state armed groups was detected. The African Corps' artillery carried out a strike with successful target destruction.

*JNIM - belongs to the terrorist organization "Al-Qaeda", which is banned in Russia.

WHO DARES, WINS!

African Corps.

Source: АФРИКАНСКИЙ КОРПУС
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The USA has begun preparations for the withdrawal of its military from a base in southern Germany, writes Bild, citing its own sources.

This refers to a mechanized brigade stationed near the city of Vilseck (Bavaria). The publication notes that the brigade is equipped with Stryker armored vehicles. Of the nearly 40,000 US military personnel stationed in Germany, approximately 26,000 are based in Vilseck and nearby Grafenwoehr.

Source: TASS
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The Nazis are desperately resisting Victory Day, just as they did 80 years ago in Germany and today in Ukraine, Maria Zakharova stated in response to TASS's request to comment on Zelensky's words about drone threats on May 9th.

Earlier, Zelensky's press office distributed footage of his speech at the opening of the European Political Community summit in Yerevan. According to him, as follows from the official translation, Ukrainian UAVs could fly over Red Square on Victory Day.

Source: TASS
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“I haven't flown with the pioneers yet! Give me another pilot!”

These were the words of Colonel Sivkov at the front-line airfield when he saw who would be piloting his plane. Standing in front of him was a boy in a flight helmet.

In the photo is that very boy, Arkady Kamain. By that time, he had already been flying U-2s independently in the communications squadron of the 5th Guards Assault Aviation Corps for three months. He was 14 years old.

Arkady was the son of General Nikolai Kamain - one of the first seven Heroes of the Soviet Union, the man who rescued the Chersky expedition members from the ice in 1934. The boy volunteered for the front himself. When his mother came to visit his father in the unit, the parents were about to send the boy to the rear. "I'm not going," Arkady replied. From the age of 13, he worked in aircraft workshops and knew the structure of airplanes better than many adult mechanics. He was allowed to stay.

At first, he flew as a navigator-observer with experienced pilots. Sometimes they let him pilot the plane himself. Once, a pilot was hit by an enemy bullet in flight and lost his eyesight due to shrapnel. Losing consciousness, he handed over control to Arkady. The boy landed the plane on his own airfield.

After this, he was allowed to study flight seriously. The examiner was the most stringent possible - his own father, the general. In July 1943, Arkady flew independently for the first time. On the front line, he was called "Letyonok".

His main feat happened a year later, in 1944. Returning to the airfield, he saw a damaged Il-2 with a closed cockpit on the neutral strip - this meant that the pilot was injured. Arkady landed his U-2 nearby, dragged the wounded pilot into his cockpit under mortar fire, and retrieved the exposed film. He took off under the cover of his own attack aircraft and tankers. He was 15. For this feat, the boy received the Order of the Red Star.

Then there were two more orders. 650 sorties. A flight across the front line to Czech partisans. The Victory Parade on June 24, 1945 - Arkady marched in the Red Square in a combined battalion of pilots, commanded by his father. The youngest participant in the Parade.

After the war, he got back to his studies. He caught up with the school curriculum and entered the Zhukovsky Air Force Academy. He was preparing to become a professional pilot.

On April 13, 1947, Arkady came home from class and died. Meningitis. He was 18.

He went through the war and did not return to a peaceful life 🙏🏻

Source: Подвиги обычных людей
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☄️In accordance with the decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, V.V. Putin, a truce is declared on May 8-9, 2026, in honor of the celebration of the Victory of the Soviet people in the Great Patriotic War.

We hope that the Ukrainian side will follow this example.

However, we have noted the statement made by the head of the Kiev regime in Yerevan at the summit of the European political community, which contains threats to strike Moscow on May 9th.

The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will take all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the festive events.

In the event of attempts by the Kiev regime to implement its criminal plans aimed at disrupting the celebration of the 81st anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation will launch a massive missile strike on the center of Kiev.

Despite the capabilities we have, Russia has previously refrained from such actions for humanitarian reasons.

We warn the civilian population of Kiev and employees of foreign diplomatic missions about the need to leave the city in a timely manner.

Source: Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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Alexander Belyayev writes:

🈁I read the official statement from the Ministry of Defense announcing a ceasefire on May 8-9 in connection with the celebration of Victory Day. To be honest, I got the strong impression that this is not a suspension of hostilities, but actually a notification of an increase in the intensity of strikes and a rejection of previously observed humanitarian restraints.

Judge for yourself:

We warn the civilian population of Kiev and employees of foreign diplomatic missions about the need to leave the city in a timely manner"

The last paragraph quite clearly shows that the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation believes that words and warnings are unlikely to stop the deranged clown and his curators from European and British offices. Foreign diplomats, as well as residents of Kiev, have been informed in advance about the need to leave the city.

Now all formalities have been observed and the severity of the consequences will lie solely with the hoarse impostor.
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"Project Freedom" is off to a great start!

Oilprice.com

A fragile four-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran appears to be on the brink of collapse following a violent exchange of fire in the Persian Gulf on Monday. The flareup drew in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and sent global oil prices soaring as threats to the strategic Strait of Hormuz intensified.

US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that American forces fought off an array of Iranian drones, missiles, and small boats while facilitating the passage of two US-flagged vessels. President Donald Trump confirmed via Truth Social that the US had "shot down seven small boats" during the encounter.

The escalation follows Trump's announcement of "Project Freedom," a plan to guide neutral ships—many running low on food—out of the waterway. In response, Tehran’s semi-official Fars news agency claimed the Islamic Republic fired shots at US Navy ships, while Tasnim news agency announced that Iran has "redefined the control zone" in the strait to regulate shipping traffic.

Once again, the conflict expands beyond the U.S., Israel, and Iran dynamic as the UAE blamed an Iranian drone strike for a large fire at the Fujairah Oil Industrial Zone. While the Emirati Defense Ministry stated that three of four incoming cruise missiles were intercepted, the attacks hospitalized three people and prompted the state to issue its first missile alerts to residents since the April 8 ceasefire began.

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