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05.05.202519:30
President Trump:
"As you know, president Putin just announced a three day ceasefire, which doesn't sound like much but it's a lot if you knew where we started from."
Ukraine has agreed to thirty days of unconditional ceasefire, which was proposed by the US.
"As you know, president Putin just announced a three day ceasefire, which doesn't sound like much but it's a lot if you knew where we started from."
Ukraine has agreed to thirty days of unconditional ceasefire, which was proposed by the US.
05.05.202515:32
President Trump:
"In any event, 1 look forward to working with President Erdoğan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended- NOW!"
"In any event, 1 look forward to working with President Erdoğan on getting the ridiculous, but deadly, War between Russia and Ukraine ended- NOW!"
05.05.202513:01
05.05.202509:48
Putin:
"In 2014, it was unrealistic [to start the 'SMO']. The country [Russia] was not ready for such a frontal confrontation with the entire collective West."
Putin realized that annexing Crimea and occupying parts of Ukrainian Donetsk and Luhansk regions went unpunished by the West and started preparing for the full-scale invasion.
He will not stop. He will prepare for a war with Europe – unless he is stopped.
"In 2014, it was unrealistic [to start the 'SMO']. The country [Russia] was not ready for such a frontal confrontation with the entire collective West."
Putin realized that annexing Crimea and occupying parts of Ukrainian Donetsk and Luhansk regions went unpunished by the West and started preparing for the full-scale invasion.
He will not stop. He will prepare for a war with Europe – unless he is stopped.
05.05.202507:25
President Trump on Greenland and Canada:
"They need us. We don't need them."
Journalist: "You and I talked and I asked you if you would rule out military force to take Greenland and you said no, you don't rule out anything. Would you rule out military force to take Canada?"
"Well I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. It could happen, something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest, we need that for national and international security. I think it's highly unlikely. I don't see it with Canada. I just don't see it."
"They need us. We don't need them."
Journalist: "You and I talked and I asked you if you would rule out military force to take Greenland and you said no, you don't rule out anything. Would you rule out military force to take Canada?"
"Well I think we're not gonna ever get to that point. It could happen, something could happen with Greenland. I'll be honest, we need that for national and international security. I think it's highly unlikely. I don't see it with Canada. I just don't see it."
04.05.202518:47
Russian T-90M and T-62M tanks carrying infantry on their armor were spectacularly destroyed by drone operators from the WORMBUSTERS unit of the 414th UAV Brigade “Birds of Magyar,” along with supporting units.
Glory!
Glory!
05.05.202519:29
President Trump commented on his image dressed like the Pope that was published on his account and reposted by the White House:
"I had nothing to do with it. The Catholics loved it. Fake news media can't take a joke."
"I had nothing to do with it. The Catholics loved it. Fake news media can't take a joke."
05.05.202514:20
Attention, Sweden and Finland!
Russian propagandist Solovyev threatens you with North Korean troops.
Russian propagandist Solovyev threatens you with North Korean troops.
05.05.202513:00
🇬🇧 🇺🇦 Ukrainian Defenders in the VE Day parade in London today! 🇺🇦🇬🇧
"It is in their hands now - the challenge to fight for peace in Europe," the commentator says in the video. And that's true.
"It is in their hands now - the challenge to fight for peace in Europe," the commentator says in the video. And that's true.
05.05.202508:58
"It’s al Qaeda and ISIS-level tactics," – the Russian campaign to recruit Ukrainian and European civilians to become human weapons is underway.
It affects Ukrainians but, as James Rushton and Michael Weiss rightly point out in their article for New Lines Magazine, "Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow’s intelligence services and its various proxies have been responsible for at least 59 incidents, including assassination attempts, cyberattacks, arson and acts of vandalism, particularly on sites where materiel destined for Ukraine is manufactured or stockpiled." Czech officials give even higher estimates.
Our common enemy, Russia, is dangerous. Europe must be vigilant.
https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/russias-new-weapon-child-suicide-bombers/
It affects Ukrainians but, as James Rushton and Michael Weiss rightly point out in their article for New Lines Magazine, "Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Moscow’s intelligence services and its various proxies have been responsible for at least 59 incidents, including assassination attempts, cyberattacks, arson and acts of vandalism, particularly on sites where materiel destined for Ukraine is manufactured or stockpiled." Czech officials give even higher estimates.
Our common enemy, Russia, is dangerous. Europe must be vigilant.
https://newlinesmag.com/reportage/russias-new-weapon-child-suicide-bombers/
05.05.202507:10
"We do our best to keep the Shahed drones from reaching my home city. When I see a Shahed doing so, I feel ashamed," Denys, a Ukrainian Navy soldier, says.
Denys is a commander of an anti-drone unit on the AFU ship, part of the line of defense for Odesa against Russian drones.
Despite the announcement of a naval ceasefire at some, all the sailors aboard the ship say that Russia has not reduced the number of attacks.
📹: DW
Denys is a commander of an anti-drone unit on the AFU ship, part of the line of defense for Odesa against Russian drones.
Despite the announcement of a naval ceasefire at some, all the sailors aboard the ship say that Russia has not reduced the number of attacks.
📹: DW
04.05.202516:28
A Sunday in Kyiv. Today, after a Russian attack.
05.05.202517:31
Kids help to make camouflage nets for Ukrainian Defenders.
There are always many requests for nets like these. The kids are doing very important work.
📹: Pershyi Podilskyi TV channel
There are always many requests for nets like these. The kids are doing very important work.
📹: Pershyi Podilskyi TV channel
05.05.202514:01
Marines of the 38th Marine Brigade repelled the Russian mechanized assault.
A convoy of enemy equipment was moving along an asphalt road led by a tank with a mine flail. But a barrage of FPV drones, munition drops, and artillery left it no chance.
Glory!
📹: 38th Marine Brigade/Telegram
A convoy of enemy equipment was moving along an asphalt road led by a tank with a mine flail. But a barrage of FPV drones, munition drops, and artillery left it no chance.
Glory!
📹: 38th Marine Brigade/Telegram
05.05.202512:10
President Trump made sharp comments about the Wall Street Journal and China:
"Boy, you people treat us so badly. The Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. You're a rotten newspaper. You hear me? What I said? It's a rotten newspaper. I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because it'd be wasting my time. There are talks, but I don't want to talk to The Wall Street Journal. But look, The Wall Street Journal is China-oriented and they're really bad for this country."
President Trump also said that he wants a fair trade deal with China, but China had been "ripping us for many years" on global trade, adding that former President Richard Nixon's move to reach out and establish relations with China was "the worst thing" he ever did.
"Boy, you people treat us so badly. The Wall Street Journal has truly gone to hell. You're a rotten newspaper. You hear me? What I said? It's a rotten newspaper. I wouldn't tell The Wall Street Journal because it'd be wasting my time. There are talks, but I don't want to talk to The Wall Street Journal. But look, The Wall Street Journal is China-oriented and they're really bad for this country."
President Trump also said that he wants a fair trade deal with China, but China had been "ripping us for many years" on global trade, adding that former President Richard Nixon's move to reach out and establish relations with China was "the worst thing" he ever did.
05.05.202507:52
❗️"If Putin isn’t convinced by Trump to make peace, we could bring forward more convincing arguments for peace very quickly — by greatly increasing our military support to Ukraine," European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said.
I think this needs to be done right now. Putin understands strength.
Mr. Kubilius added that the US and the EU allocate around €40 billion annually for military assistance to Ukraine. However, these funds could be used more efficiently by directly "procuring modern weapons in Ukraine – which would cost about half as much as those made in the EU or US".
"This would effectively double the volume of weapons Ukraine receives for the same €40B. Our support's real value would rise to €80 billion," he concluded.
I think this needs to be done right now. Putin understands strength.
Mr. Kubilius added that the US and the EU allocate around €40 billion annually for military assistance to Ukraine. However, these funds could be used more efficiently by directly "procuring modern weapons in Ukraine – which would cost about half as much as those made in the EU or US".
"This would effectively double the volume of weapons Ukraine receives for the same €40B. Our support's real value would rise to €80 billion," he concluded.
05.05.202506:54
President Trump said he and his team "hadn't thought about" meeting with Putin in Saudi Arabia.
He added, "We've had some good conversations on Russia and Ukraine over thr weekend" and repeated that there is "a lot of hatred" between Ukraine and Russia.
He added, "We've had some good conversations on Russia and Ukraine over thr weekend" and repeated that there is "a lot of hatred" between Ukraine and Russia.
04.05.202516:27
President Trump:
"I believe we're closer with one party and maybe not as close with the other but I have to say, I'd like to not say which one we're closer to."
Journalist: How long will you give both countries before you walk away?
President Trump: There will be a time when I will say, Ok, keep going, keep being stupid... Sometimes I get close to it, and then positive things happen."
President Trump also pointed out the "tremendous hatred" between President Zelenskyy and Putin, Ukrainian and Russian soldiers and generals. He did not give a reason for that.
"I believe we're closer with one party and maybe not as close with the other but I have to say, I'd like to not say which one we're closer to."
Journalist: How long will you give both countries before you walk away?
President Trump: There will be a time when I will say, Ok, keep going, keep being stupid... Sometimes I get close to it, and then positive things happen."
President Trump also pointed out the "tremendous hatred" between President Zelenskyy and Putin, Ukrainian and Russian soldiers and generals. He did not give a reason for that.
05.05.202516:42
North Korea has sent about 15,000 migrant workers to Russia, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing South Korean intelligence.
According to Russian statistics, the number of North Koreans who entered Russia in 2024 increased 12 times compared to the previous year.
Most of the DPRK citizens are now working in the Far East. Russia hopes that North Korean workers will soon appear in major cities in other regions of the country. It is said that local employers appreciate workers from the DPRK because they accept low wages, are willing to work 12 hours and do not complain about working conditions. Many are believed to have entered the country on student visas.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/kim-jong-uns-latest-gift-to-russia-is-migrant-workers-916693a4
According to Russian statistics, the number of North Koreans who entered Russia in 2024 increased 12 times compared to the previous year.
Most of the DPRK citizens are now working in the Far East. Russia hopes that North Korean workers will soon appear in major cities in other regions of the country. It is said that local employers appreciate workers from the DPRK because they accept low wages, are willing to work 12 hours and do not complain about working conditions. Many are believed to have entered the country on student visas.
Source: https://www.wsj.com/world/asia/kim-jong-uns-latest-gift-to-russia-is-migrant-workers-916693a4
05.05.202513:01
During the parade in Moscow on May 9th, Russia will celebrate a slightly different victory than Europe - it will celebrate victory in the Great Patriotic War. This is an important distinction, so I thought I'd explain this further.
Russia's collective memory separates World War II and the Great Patriotic War (as Soviet, then Russian historians have called it).
The Great Patriotic War (GPW) began on 22nd June, 1941 and ended on 9th May, 1945. Russia calls this war "sacred" and draws many of its current narratives from it. Russians are firmly convinced it was solely the USSR that won the war and that only the USSR suffered (or at least suffered the most) in WWII.
The "GPW" was a tragedy of an enormous scale to the USSR - it lost 24-27 million of its population, a large part of the country was in ruins, the economy was devastated. A lot of it was actually due to USSR leaders not caring about losses and people's suffering. As we now know, the USSR would not have achieved military advantage and would suffer even more without the help of the Allied powers and the lend-lease program from the United States, although Russia conveniently omits that in its victory day hysterics.
Putin has built a Victory cult in Russia during his reign. Some experts call it "victory delirium" (this is a loose translation). Victory has become a cornerstone of the Russian propaganda and a fetish in and of itself. Putin used that rhetoric to justify the Russian invasion into Ukraine - he says Russia is fighting against "Nazis" again, this time in Ukraine. When Russians talk about the war, their motto is "We can repeat that!" - meaning that Russian soldiers can once more march through Europe. You've probably heard Russian propagandist Solovyev's claims to "remain in Berlin this time".
This is a true cult of war that militarizes children (see videos attached to this post), omits inconvenient truths and feeds the state propaganda machine. During that parade, Russians will not mourn the millions of victims of the war. They will not strive for peace - they will glorify the "Russian military might" and threaten other countries with missile and nuclear strikes.
Russia has perverted a day of remembrance, mourning and reflection into a filthy instrument of state propaganda.
📹: Russian children in Voronezh and Dagestan
Russia's collective memory separates World War II and the Great Patriotic War (as Soviet, then Russian historians have called it).
The Great Patriotic War (GPW) began on 22nd June, 1941 and ended on 9th May, 1945. Russia calls this war "sacred" and draws many of its current narratives from it. Russians are firmly convinced it was solely the USSR that won the war and that only the USSR suffered (or at least suffered the most) in WWII.
The "GPW" was a tragedy of an enormous scale to the USSR - it lost 24-27 million of its population, a large part of the country was in ruins, the economy was devastated. A lot of it was actually due to USSR leaders not caring about losses and people's suffering. As we now know, the USSR would not have achieved military advantage and would suffer even more without the help of the Allied powers and the lend-lease program from the United States, although Russia conveniently omits that in its victory day hysterics.
Putin has built a Victory cult in Russia during his reign. Some experts call it "victory delirium" (this is a loose translation). Victory has become a cornerstone of the Russian propaganda and a fetish in and of itself. Putin used that rhetoric to justify the Russian invasion into Ukraine - he says Russia is fighting against "Nazis" again, this time in Ukraine. When Russians talk about the war, their motto is "We can repeat that!" - meaning that Russian soldiers can once more march through Europe. You've probably heard Russian propagandist Solovyev's claims to "remain in Berlin this time".
This is a true cult of war that militarizes children (see videos attached to this post), omits inconvenient truths and feeds the state propaganda machine. During that parade, Russians will not mourn the millions of victims of the war. They will not strive for peace - they will glorify the "Russian military might" and threaten other countries with missile and nuclear strikes.
Russia has perverted a day of remembrance, mourning and reflection into a filthy instrument of state propaganda.
📹: Russian children in Voronezh and Dagestan
05.05.202511:39
In Russian-occupied Sevastopol, the May 9 parade has been canceled for "security reasons," the city's Kremlin-appointed governor, Mikhail Razvozhayev, has said.
On May 2, Razvozhayev reported the "most massive" drone attack on Crimea and Sevastopol in 2025 (so far). The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 89 drones were shot down over the peninsula and on the approach to it.
On May 2, Razvozhayev reported the "most massive" drone attack on Crimea and Sevastopol in 2025 (so far). The Russian Defense Ministry reported that 89 drones were shot down over the peninsula and on the approach to it.
05.05.202507:51
Far-right George Simion won the first round of Romania’s presidential election rerun on Sunday, final results showed.
Ballots from 100% of voting stations showed Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan was in second place at around 21%, behind Simion's 41%.
They will meet in a runoff on May 18.
https://prezenta.roaep.ro/prezidentiale04052025/pv/romania/results/
Ballots from 100% of voting stations showed Bucharest Mayor Nicusor Dan was in second place at around 21%, behind Simion's 41%.
They will meet in a runoff on May 18.
https://prezenta.roaep.ro/prezidentiale04052025/pv/romania/results/
04.05.202518:47
Today, May 4, is unofficial Star Wars Day (May the Fourth = May the Force).
Today, Ukrainians hold the real sabers and fight the real evil.
The following are not just inspiring quotes.
They are the truth.
"You are the one responsible for your future."
"Light always defeats darkness."
"Believing in yourself is the greatest force."
"Hope is not a strategy. You must act."
"The impossible is just what you haven't done yet."
"It's only worth fighting for what you believe in."
May the Force be with us. Slava Ukraini!
Today, Ukrainians hold the real sabers and fight the real evil.
The following are not just inspiring quotes.
They are the truth.
"You are the one responsible for your future."
"Light always defeats darkness."
"Believing in yourself is the greatest force."
"Hope is not a strategy. You must act."
"The impossible is just what you haven't done yet."
"It's only worth fighting for what you believe in."
May the Force be with us. Slava Ukraini!
04.05.202514:05
Putin spoke about a successor for the first time.
He said that he constantly thinks about a successor and that several candidates will likely be chosen.
So, what might this mean, and why is it happening now?
◾️The topic of a successor has been taboo in Russian politics for quite a long time — around 25 years.
◾️What would happen if a successor is chosen? — First and foremost, it would signal a massive redistribution of assets. A new group of people (families) would emerge as the new elite.
Currently, the Patrushev-Chemezov tandem remains the most powerful, even though Patrushev has, de facto, lost his status as overseer of the security services.
◾️A key catalyst for the successor discussion was Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev, who many quickly labeled as a “family nominee” due to his close ties to Putin’s daughter.
◾️A confrontation between the old Kremlin elites and the new contenders is not out of the question.
◾️What might have triggered this statement? It appears to be a kind of loyalty test for Putin’s inner circle — aimed at intensifying competition and rivalry among them for greater control.
He said that he constantly thinks about a successor and that several candidates will likely be chosen.
So, what might this mean, and why is it happening now?
◾️The topic of a successor has been taboo in Russian politics for quite a long time — around 25 years.
◾️What would happen if a successor is chosen? — First and foremost, it would signal a massive redistribution of assets. A new group of people (families) would emerge as the new elite.
Currently, the Patrushev-Chemezov tandem remains the most powerful, even though Patrushev has, de facto, lost his status as overseer of the security services.
◾️A key catalyst for the successor discussion was Putin’s special envoy Dmitriev, who many quickly labeled as a “family nominee” due to his close ties to Putin’s daughter.
◾️A confrontation between the old Kremlin elites and the new contenders is not out of the question.
◾️What might have triggered this statement? It appears to be a kind of loyalty test for Putin’s inner circle — aimed at intensifying competition and rivalry among them for greater control.
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