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06.05.202516:39
Kenyan High Court Orders Worldcoin to Delete Illegally Collected Biometric Data
⚖️ Court Directives:
✔️ Collection Ban: Worldcoin is prohibited from gathering or utilizing biometric data in Kenya without explicit, lawful consent.
✔️ Data Purge: All previously acquired iris scans must be permanently erased within seven days under government supervision.
✔️Operation Suspension: The court invalidated Worldcoin's prior authorization to collect biometric data due to violations of Kenya's data protection laws.
📄Case Background:
Launched in 2023, the legal challenge revealed that Worldcoin lured Kenyan citizens with $50 cryptocurrency rewards for iris scans while failing to conduct mandatory data protection assessments, register as a licensed data processor, or obtain approvals for its biometric scanning technology.
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"This ruling is a powerful precedent not just for Kenya but globally, affirming that rights must remain paramount in technological innovation," stated one of the petitioners – the International Commission of Jurists, Kenyan Section.
⚖️ Court Directives:
✔️ Collection Ban: Worldcoin is prohibited from gathering or utilizing biometric data in Kenya without explicit, lawful consent.
✔️ Data Purge: All previously acquired iris scans must be permanently erased within seven days under government supervision.
✔️Operation Suspension: The court invalidated Worldcoin's prior authorization to collect biometric data due to violations of Kenya's data protection laws.
📄Case Background:
Launched in 2023, the legal challenge revealed that Worldcoin lured Kenyan citizens with $50 cryptocurrency rewards for iris scans while failing to conduct mandatory data protection assessments, register as a licensed data processor, or obtain approvals for its biometric scanning technology.
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06.05.202515:23
😨Paranoia persists: UK secretly bracing for ‘direct military attacks'
UK officials have been instructed to update the country’s 20-year-old contingency plans to put it “on a war footing” under the pretext of tackling a notorious 'Russian threat,' The Telegraph writes.
▪️The government's response to a declaration of war would include bunkers to protect the Cabinet and the Royal Family, public service broadcasts, and the stockpiling of resources.
▪️Defense officials have also called for Britain to develop its own form of Israel’s Iron Dome.
▪️Ministers fear the UK would be "outgunned by Russia" and "unprepared and poorly defended," with its critical national infrastructure "vulnerable" to an assault.
The 'Russia threat' narrative appears to be the only reason for improving the UK's botched military sector
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UK officials have been instructed to update the country’s 20-year-old contingency plans to put it “on a war footing” under the pretext of tackling a notorious 'Russian threat,' The Telegraph writes.
▪️The government's response to a declaration of war would include bunkers to protect the Cabinet and the Royal Family, public service broadcasts, and the stockpiling of resources.
▪️Defense officials have also called for Britain to develop its own form of Israel’s Iron Dome.
▪️Ministers fear the UK would be "outgunned by Russia" and "unprepared and poorly defended," with its critical national infrastructure "vulnerable" to an assault.
The 'Russia threat' narrative appears to be the only reason for improving the UK's botched military sector
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06.05.202513:52
Moscow Expects 29 Foreign Leaders at the Victory Day Parade
What else the presidential aide revealed:
🔹 Leaders of Brazil, China, Palestine, and Egypt will attend the parade in Moscow;
🔹 Venezuela will be represented at the highest level, with President Maduro visiting Russia from 7–9 May;
🔹 India, Nicaragua, and South Africa will send high-level delegations;
🔹 North Korea will participate at the ambassadorial level for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day;
🔹 Parade units from 13 countries will march on Red Square during the 9 May parade;
🔹 Veterans from several foreign countries, including the United States, will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.
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What else the presidential aide revealed:
🔹 Leaders of Brazil, China, Palestine, and Egypt will attend the parade in Moscow;
🔹 Venezuela will be represented at the highest level, with President Maduro visiting Russia from 7–9 May;
🔹 India, Nicaragua, and South Africa will send high-level delegations;
🔹 North Korea will participate at the ambassadorial level for the 80th anniversary of Victory Day;
🔹 Parade units from 13 countries will march on Red Square during the 9 May parade;
🔹 Veterans from several foreign countries, including the United States, will attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow.
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06.05.202512:53
❗️Guinea-Bissau President Embalo to Attend Victory Day Celebrations in Moscow
The ambassador to Russia confirmed this to Sputnik.
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The ambassador to Russia confirmed this to Sputnik.
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05.05.202517:46
Major World Events by Evening of May 5
▪️The Kremlin warns that signs of neo-Nazism are growing in Europe, adding that many Europeans are aware of this trend;
▪️Russian intelligence accuses Kiev and European countries of attempting to overshadow the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany;
▪️Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulated President Putin on Victory Day and extended an invitation for him to visit India;
▪️Israel has approved a plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip;
▪️Russia’s FSB says it thwarted a sabotage attempt targeting a railway in Siberia;
▪️In Slovakia, a petition has been submitted to the president's office calling for a referendum on lifting sanctions against Russia;
▪️Romanian nationalist party leader George Simion has won the first round of the presidential election.
▪️Moscow and Washington are exploring broader normalization of relations, which Russian officials say could benefit the entire world, according to Russia's Deputy UN Envoy Polyanskiy;
▪️Ethiopia is celebrating the 84th Patriots’ Victory Day, honoring the resistance fighters who opposed the Italian occupation from 1935 to 1941;
▪️The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called a "blatant" attack by RSF forces on Port Sudan Air Base.
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▪️The Kremlin warns that signs of neo-Nazism are growing in Europe, adding that many Europeans are aware of this trend;
▪️Russian intelligence accuses Kiev and European countries of attempting to overshadow the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany;
▪️Indian PM Narendra Modi congratulated President Putin on Victory Day and extended an invitation for him to visit India;
▪️Israel has approved a plan to expand military operations in the Gaza Strip;
▪️Russia’s FSB says it thwarted a sabotage attempt targeting a railway in Siberia;
▪️In Slovakia, a petition has been submitted to the president's office calling for a referendum on lifting sanctions against Russia;
▪️Romanian nationalist party leader George Simion has won the first round of the presidential election.
▪️Moscow and Washington are exploring broader normalization of relations, which Russian officials say could benefit the entire world, according to Russia's Deputy UN Envoy Polyanskiy;
▪️Ethiopia is celebrating the 84th Patriots’ Victory Day, honoring the resistance fighters who opposed the Italian occupation from 1935 to 1941;
▪️The Sudanese Foreign Ministry has condemned what it called a "blatant" attack by RSF forces on Port Sudan Air Base.
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05.05.202516:23
🇷🇴 George Simion: Romania's MAGA moment?
The politician HAS MADE IT to the Romanian presidential runoff by obtaining 40% of the vote. What are his political leanings?
🔸Not by elections alone
The leader of the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians party seeks “TO RESTORE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER” in Romania.
🔸Georgescu-friendly
The politician dubs himself “more moderate” than independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu who was earlier BARRED from the elections.
Simion shares Georgescu’s aversion to what he calls “Brussels’ unelected bureaucrats.”
🔸Playing hardball with EU and Ukraine
Simion accuses EU officials of interfering in Romania's elections as he pledges to restore his country's “dignity” within the bloc.
He says “no” to sending military aid to Ukraine and wants Romania to reduce support for Ukrainian refugees.
🔸MAGA Romanian-style?
An avid Trump fan, Simion makes it clear he wants to become Romania's “MAGA president” and make history of the country.
Making Romania great again apparently means helping it “RETURN TO DEMOCRACY” and ensure the rule of law, according to the politician.
🔸Fan of Meloni
Simion is known for praising Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political hero and calling for the “Melonization” of Europe.
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The politician HAS MADE IT to the Romanian presidential runoff by obtaining 40% of the vote. What are his political leanings?
🔸Not by elections alone
The leader of the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians party seeks “TO RESTORE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER” in Romania.
“I have a single objective: to give back to the Romanian people what was taken from them,” Simion noted after casting his ballot.
🔸Georgescu-friendly
The politician dubs himself “more moderate” than independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu who was earlier BARRED from the elections.
Simion shares Georgescu’s aversion to what he calls “Brussels’ unelected bureaucrats.”
🔸Playing hardball with EU and Ukraine
Simion accuses EU officials of interfering in Romania's elections as he pledges to restore his country's “dignity” within the bloc.
He says “no” to sending military aid to Ukraine and wants Romania to reduce support for Ukrainian refugees.
🔸MAGA Romanian-style?
An avid Trump fan, Simion makes it clear he wants to become Romania's “MAGA president” and make history of the country.
Making Romania great again apparently means helping it “RETURN TO DEMOCRACY” and ensure the rule of law, according to the politician.
🔸Fan of Meloni
Simion is known for praising Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political hero and calling for the “Melonization” of Europe.
“Believe me, there will be a Simionization as well,” the politician claims.
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06.05.202516:21
#SputnikInfographic | Three Days to Victory
Sputnik Africa continues to spotlight the final battles of the Great Patriotic War, as the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazism approaches.
Eighty years ago today, Soviet forces initiated the Prague operation to aid Czechs who had risen against Nazi oppression.
At the same time, the Wehrmacht leadership attempted to negotiate a partial surrender with the United States, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
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Sputnik Africa continues to spotlight the final battles of the Great Patriotic War, as the 80th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Nazism approaches.
Eighty years ago today, Soviet forces initiated the Prague operation to aid Czechs who had risen against Nazi oppression.
At the same time, the Wehrmacht leadership attempted to negotiate a partial surrender with the United States, but their efforts were unsuccessful.
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06.05.202515:03
Paris Accuses Algiers of Blocking Bilateral Relations
Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the French ambassador to Algiers, recalled in mid-April, remains in Paris. He also referenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who was sentenced in Algeria to five years in prison without parole for undermining national unity.
Renewed tensions between the two countries followed the arrest of an Algerian consular officer by French authorities in April. This sparked outrage in Algeria, prompting retaliation: the expulsion of twelve French diplomats. Algeria denounced the "negative, distressing, and persistent" attitude of the French Interior Minister.
☝️ For Algiers , Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior,—acting "for purely personal reasons"—is responsible for the new escalation, despite de-escalation having already begun after a phone call between the French and Algerian presidents at the end of March.
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"It is the responsibility of the Algerian authorities," stated the French FM.
Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized that the French ambassador to Algiers, recalled in mid-April, remains in Paris. He also referenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, who was sentenced in Algeria to five years in prison without parole for undermining national unity.
Renewed tensions between the two countries followed the arrest of an Algerian consular officer by French authorities in April. This sparked outrage in Algeria, prompting retaliation: the expulsion of twelve French diplomats. Algeria denounced the "negative, distressing, and persistent" attitude of the French Interior Minister.
☝️ For Algiers , Bruno Retailleau, the French Minister of the Interior,—acting "for purely personal reasons"—is responsible for the new escalation, despite de-escalation having already begun after a phone call between the French and Algerian presidents at the end of March.
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06.05.202513:43
Africa in Spotlight at Moscow's 80th Anniversary Victory Celebrations
Leaders of a number of African countries will gather in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany:
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso;
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau;
🇪🇬 Egypt;
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe;
🇨🇬 Congo;
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea;
🇪🇹 Ethiopia.
This broad representation underscores the importance of Africa-Russia relations and celebrates the shared history in the global struggle for peace.
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Leaders of a number of African countries will gather in the Russian capital to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany:
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso;
🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau;
🇪🇬 Egypt;
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe;
🇨🇬 Congo;
🇬🇶 Equatorial Guinea;
🇪🇹 Ethiopia.
This broad representation underscores the importance of Africa-Russia relations and celebrates the shared history in the global struggle for peace.
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05.05.202520:53
'Tariffs Kill Trade': COMESA Calls for Freer African Markets
Dev Haman, Assistant Secretary General of COMESA, says Africa’s decades-long dream of prosperity hinges on building a truly integrated market—not just for goods, but also for services, capital, and people.
However, high tariffs and poor infrastructure are major roadblocks.
Haman also made a direct appeal to Ethiopia to fully join the COMESA Free Trade Area, stating that countries in the free trade zone are seeing happier citizens and thriving private sectors.
On partnerships, he highlighted the alignment with BRICS nations:
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Dev Haman, Assistant Secretary General of COMESA, says Africa’s decades-long dream of prosperity hinges on building a truly integrated market—not just for goods, but also for services, capital, and people.
However, high tariffs and poor infrastructure are major roadblocks.
“Tariff kills trade. It makes the goods more expensive… and when trade doesn’t flow freely, production drops, and that means fewer jobs,” he told Sputnik Africa on the sidelines of the COMESA Week.
Haman also made a direct appeal to Ethiopia to fully join the COMESA Free Trade Area, stating that countries in the free trade zone are seeing happier citizens and thriving private sectors.
On partnerships, he highlighted the alignment with BRICS nations:
“We are working with countries that have similar aspirations, similar dreams, similar visions for the people.”
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05.05.202517:24
Will US Tariffs Trigger Africa’s Economic Reinvention?
📻📈🤍 #AfricanCurrents | "African economies could leverage BRICS as a platform to enhance the African trade and inter-African trading between African countries, capitalizing on new opportunities created by the bloc's distribution, and trade networks," Gift Essinalo, a researcher at the Center for Public Integrity in Maputo, Mozambique, said.
🌍 By imposing tariffs on exports from multiple African nations, the Trump administration has set off a chain reaction that could reshape the continent’s economic strategy. The response? A renewed push for regional integration, industrial investment, and reduced reliance on global powers.
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📻📈🤍 #AfricanCurrents | "African economies could leverage BRICS as a platform to enhance the African trade and inter-African trading between African countries, capitalizing on new opportunities created by the bloc's distribution, and trade networks," Gift Essinalo, a researcher at the Center for Public Integrity in Maputo, Mozambique, said.
🌍 By imposing tariffs on exports from multiple African nations, the Trump administration has set off a chain reaction that could reshape the continent’s economic strategy. The response? A renewed push for regional integration, industrial investment, and reduced reliance on global powers.
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05.05.202513:53
South African Troops to Withdraw From DRC by End of May
Key details on the withdrawal:
⦁ It reflects confidence in the achieved stability in eastern DRC;
⦁ The withdrawal signals progress toward peace, especially after M23 committed to ceasing hostilities and the DRC government signed an agreement with M23;
⦁ The pullout is being conducted in stages; the first batch of 57 troops has already arrived in Tanzania;
⦁ From Tanzania, personnel will travel to South Africa by air or road; equipment will be shipped by sea;
⦁ Passage through Rwandan territory was agreed upon and coordinated by SADC leadership.
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"Movement from Goma to the assembly area, which is in Tanzania, will be by road through the territory of Rwanda and into the Republic of Tanzania," Chief of the South African National Defense Force General Rudzani Maphwanya told a press briefing.
Key details on the withdrawal:
⦁ It reflects confidence in the achieved stability in eastern DRC;
⦁ The withdrawal signals progress toward peace, especially after M23 committed to ceasing hostilities and the DRC government signed an agreement with M23;
⦁ The pullout is being conducted in stages; the first batch of 57 troops has already arrived in Tanzania;
⦁ From Tanzania, personnel will travel to South Africa by air or road; equipment will be shipped by sea;
⦁ Passage through Rwandan territory was agreed upon and coordinated by SADC leadership.
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06.05.202515:59
Sudan Cuts Diplomatic Ties with UAE Over Alleged Militia Support
Sudan has also recalled its ambassador and closed its embassy in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the Sudanese Security and Defense Council.
Khartoum accuses the UAE of backing militias that threaten Sudan’s sovereignty and regional stability, particularly in the Red Sea.
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Sudan has also recalled its ambassador and closed its embassy in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the Sudanese Security and Defense Council.
Khartoum accuses the UAE of backing militias that threaten Sudan’s sovereignty and regional stability, particularly in the Red Sea.
"The Security and Defense Council reserves the right to respond to aggression by all means to preserve the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity and to ensure the protection of civilians," the statement added, stressing that "the UAE's support for militias threatens regional and international security, particularly the security of the Red Sea."
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06.05.202514:45
Foreign Business Activity in Russia Surges Beyond Pre-Sanctions Levels, Research Reveals
🟢Most active foreign investors: China, Belarus, and the UAE.
🟢Top sectors: electronics, wholesale and retail, cosmetics, fashion and pharmaceuticals.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized its ability to withstand Western sanctions, and Putin stated that Western sanctions against his country have seriously harmed the entire global economy.
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"In 2024, the number of applications for the registration of foreign trademarks exceeded pre-sanction levels by 18%," Russia's second-largest bank, VTB, said in its research.
🟢Most active foreign investors: China, Belarus, and the UAE.
🟢Top sectors: electronics, wholesale and retail, cosmetics, fashion and pharmaceuticals.
Moscow has repeatedly emphasized its ability to withstand Western sanctions, and Putin stated that Western sanctions against his country have seriously harmed the entire global economy.
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06.05.202513:14
#SputnikInfographic | Weapons of Victory: The BM-13 Katyusha Rocket Launcher
Sputnik delves into the arsenal of the Red Army during its fight against Nazi forces.
Developed shortly before the outbreak of World War II, this iconic weapon—often dubbed the "mother of all rocket artillery"—quickly became a nightmare for enemy troops. Its 42.3 kg projectiles decimated enemy positions, obliterating everything from infantry units and armored vehicles to fortified defenses.
The Katyusha’s devastating firepower was matched by its terrifying auditory signature—the thunderous roar of its launch, likened to a pipe organ or wailing siren (earning it the moniker "Stalin’s Organ"). This distinctive sound made Katyusha units prime targets for Nazi retaliation, forcing crews to operate from safe distances to avoid immediate execution by vengeful German forces.
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Sputnik delves into the arsenal of the Red Army during its fight against Nazi forces.
Developed shortly before the outbreak of World War II, this iconic weapon—often dubbed the "mother of all rocket artillery"—quickly became a nightmare for enemy troops. Its 42.3 kg projectiles decimated enemy positions, obliterating everything from infantry units and armored vehicles to fortified defenses.
The Katyusha’s devastating firepower was matched by its terrifying auditory signature—the thunderous roar of its launch, likened to a pipe organ or wailing siren (earning it the moniker "Stalin’s Organ"). This distinctive sound made Katyusha units prime targets for Nazi retaliation, forcing crews to operate from safe distances to avoid immediate execution by vengeful German forces.
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05.05.202520:32
#viral | China Unveils Brain-on-a-Chip That Learns Faster Than AI
Chinese scientists have grown a tiny human brain from stem cells and wired it to a robot that can move, learn, and adapt.
🤯 The breakthrough “brain-on-a-chip” outpaces modern AI in learning speed and uses far less energy—blurring the line between biology and machines.
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Chinese scientists have grown a tiny human brain from stem cells and wired it to a robot that can move, learn, and adapt.
🤯 The breakthrough “brain-on-a-chip” outpaces modern AI in learning speed and uses far less energy—blurring the line between biology and machines.
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05.05.202517:04
Ethiopia’s Innovation Drive: From Import Substitution to Global Ambition
At the heart of Ethiopia’s National Skills Competition, State Minister of Labor and Skills Teshale Berecha laid out a clear vision: innovation and entrepreneurship are not just local goals—they’re national strategies.
With a focus on agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, mining, and digitalization, Ethiopia aims to harness its skilled labor force to not only meet local demands but also reach international markets.
🤍 By aligning with platforms like BRICS, Ethiopia hopes to learn from peer economies and leap forward in tech and sectoral development.
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At the heart of Ethiopia’s National Skills Competition, State Minister of Labor and Skills Teshale Berecha laid out a clear vision: innovation and entrepreneurship are not just local goals—they’re national strategies.
“These competitors came from across the nation... The technologies and the innovation you can observe here in the contest are manufactured in Ethiopia, and they are instrumental in substituting import,” Berecha told Sputnik Africa, highlighting the homegrown potential on display.
With a focus on agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, mining, and digitalization, Ethiopia aims to harness its skilled labor force to not only meet local demands but also reach international markets.
🤍 By aligning with platforms like BRICS, Ethiopia hopes to learn from peer economies and leap forward in tech and sectoral development.
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04.05.202517:32
📹 Russian Msta-B Howitzer Destroys a Ukrainian Command Post
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, troops from the Eastern Group in the area south of Donetsk used a laser-guided Krasnopol projectile.
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According to the Russian Defense Ministry, troops from the Eastern Group in the area south of Donetsk used a laser-guided Krasnopol projectile.
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06.05.202515:41
South Africa Will Hold Successful G20 Summit With or Without US Participation
Several ministerial meetings to discuss the upcoming G20 Summit have already taken place and preparations are well underway, the official noted.
The G20 summit under South Africa's presidency, themed "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," is scheduled for late November.
In February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the G20 summit in Johannesburg to protest South Africa's land expropriation act of 2024.
South Africa denies US claims of arbitrary land seizures, saying expropriation without compensation targets only unused or unproductive land and aims to address historical inequality, not enable unlawful actions.
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"We are going to make sure that it's a success," South Africa's Deputy President Paul Mashatile stated.
Several ministerial meetings to discuss the upcoming G20 Summit have already taken place and preparations are well underway, the official noted.
The G20 summit under South Africa's presidency, themed "Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability," is scheduled for late November.
In February, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would skip the G20 summit in Johannesburg to protest South Africa's land expropriation act of 2024.
South Africa denies US claims of arbitrary land seizures, saying expropriation without compensation targets only unused or unproductive land and aims to address historical inequality, not enable unlawful actions.
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06.05.202514:07
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06.05.202513:14
❗️ Putin to Hold Over 15 Bilateral Talks During Victory Day Celebrations, Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov Says
⦁ On May 7, the Russian president and his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro will sign a treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation;
⦁ On the same day, Putin will hold talks with the presidents of Cuba, Mongolia and Congo;
⦁ On May 8, the head of state will hold talks with Xi Jinping, the leaders will sign joint statements on further deepening relations;
⦁ On May 9, Putin and the president of Brazil will discuss the situation in Ukraine, in addition, the Russian leader will meet with the president of Egypt;
⦁ Also on May 9, Putin will meet with the president of Serbia and the prime minister of Slovakia, and is scheduled to meet with the president of Uzbekistan;
⦁ On May 10, Putin will meet with Vietnam's Communist Party leader and hold five other bilateral talks — including with leaders of Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe.
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⦁ On May 7, the Russian president and his Venezuelan counterpart Maduro will sign a treaty on strategic partnership and cooperation;
⦁ On the same day, Putin will hold talks with the presidents of Cuba, Mongolia and Congo;
⦁ On May 8, the head of state will hold talks with Xi Jinping, the leaders will sign joint statements on further deepening relations;
⦁ On May 9, Putin and the president of Brazil will discuss the situation in Ukraine, in addition, the Russian leader will meet with the president of Egypt;
⦁ Also on May 9, Putin will meet with the president of Serbia and the prime minister of Slovakia, and is scheduled to meet with the president of Uzbekistan;
⦁ On May 10, Putin will meet with Vietnam's Communist Party leader and hold five other bilateral talks — including with leaders of Burkina Faso and Zimbabwe.
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05.05.202517:53
Israeli Air Force Strikes Yemeni Port
💥 The Israeli Air Force launched an attack on the port of Hodeida, involving 30 aircraft. The strikes reportedly targeted a concrete plant and the docks used for unloading goods.
This military action was reportedly coordinated with the US government.
🇾🇪 The attack occurred following an escalation of tensions after Houthi forces attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv just the day before.
Footage circulating online purportedly shows the airstrike
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💥 The Israeli Air Force launched an attack on the port of Hodeida, involving 30 aircraft. The strikes reportedly targeted a concrete plant and the docks used for unloading goods.
This military action was reportedly coordinated with the US government.
🇾🇪 The attack occurred following an escalation of tensions after Houthi forces attacked Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv just the day before.
Footage circulating online purportedly shows the airstrike
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05.05.202516:42
Beyond Ukraine: Moscow-Washington Talks Aim at Broader Normalization, Russia's Deputy UN Envoy Says
Such broad-based normalization of bilateral relations is not only possible, but it would also benefit not just Russia and the United States, but the entire world, Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sputnik.
Significant efforts are being made to normalize relations and the sides are moving in the right direction, he emphasized.
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Such broad-based normalization of bilateral relations is not only possible, but it would also benefit not just Russia and the United States, but the entire world, Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sputnik.
"I think we are at the beginning of this process, and this process is very important," the diplomat noted.
Significant efforts are being made to normalize relations and the sides are moving in the right direction, he emphasized.
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It's the kind of reaction when citizens began to realize that both the present and the future depended on them, he explained.
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It's the kind of reaction when citizens began to realize that both the present and the future depended on them, he explained.
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