(2024-05-21). World Mourns 'Tragic Loss' Of Iranian President Raisi. popularresistance.org Leaders and officials from several countries began to offer their condolences to Iran on 20 May following the announcement of the deaths of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials in a helicopter crash northwest of the country. | "In Russia, the President of Iran Ebrahim Raisi and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran Hossein Amir-Abdollahian were known as true, reliable friends of our country," Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday morning. | "Their role in strengthening mutually beneficial Russian-Iranian cooperation and trusting partnership is i…
(2024-05-21). ICC just for Africans and Putin, 'senior leader' told court prosecutor. middleeasteye.net 
ICC just for Africans and Putin, 'senior leader' told court prosecutor | Karim Khan defends court's remit following criticism of Israeli and Hamas arrest warrants | | International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan speaks during a press conference at the San Carlos Palace in Bogota, on 25 Ap…
(2024-05-21). ICC prosecutor Khan has created a new reality for Israel — and it could end badly. haaretz.com Israel is not Russia and Western sanctions will impact every aspect of life here ‚ñ A survey by the Institute for National Security Studies shows that the public's trust in statements from the IDF spokesman is being eroded…
(2024-05-21). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.
(2024-05-21). Explained: What would international arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant mean? haaretz.com What are the prosecutor's main claims, how will Israel respond, what happens next – and what does the 'Putin precedent' mean for Israeli leaders?
(2024-05-21). Iran's President Raisi joined BRICS, called to drop US dollar, pushed for multipolar world. geopoliticaleconomy.com Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash, sought to unite the Global South against Western imperialism. He joined BRICS, advocated de-dollarization, supported Palestine, promoted a "Look East" strategy toward China and Russia, and allied with Africa and Latin America.
(2024-05-21). Russia Captured More Territory in Recent Weeks Than Kiev's Counteroffensive — Washington Post. globalresearch.ca
(2024-05-21). Foreign Ministers of China and Russia ratify good state of relations. plenglish.com Beijing, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart, Serguei Lavrov, on the sidelines of the Meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, it was learned on Tuesday.
(2024-05-21). Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia characterises African country's accession to BRICS. tvbrics.com 
The diplomat recalled that this state is among the founders of key international structures…
(2024-05-21). Poland Arrests 9 Over Alleged Russian Sabotage Plots. themoscowtimes.com Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that among those arrested were Ukrainian, Belarusian, and Polish citizens.
(2024-05-21). Joy Neumeyer: Moscow's Story. newleftreview.org Joy Neumeyer on Jade McGlynn, Memory Makers and Russia's War. Twin studies, scholarly and less so, of the uses of the past in Putin's war for Ukraine.
(2024-05-21). Zelenskyy pushes allies for direct involvement in Ukraine's war with Russia. aljazeera.com Ukraine's leader seeks help intercepting Russian missiles, says battlefield situation 'most difficult' since invasion.
(2024-05-21). Woman Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strike on Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Three other people were taken to the hospital in the city of Belgorod after being injured in the explosion, regional authorities said.
(2024-05-21). Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 817. aljazeera.com As the war enters its 817th day, these are the main developments.
(2024-05-21). Belarusians who fought against Russia with Ukraine face new battle. aljazeera.com Hundreds of Belarusians, some of whom took part in antigovernment protests, feel abandoned by Ukraine and Europe.
(2024-05-21). What's behind Putin's decision to appoint an economist and technocrat as the new defense minister? uwidata.com On May 14, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin appointed Andrey Belousov as Minister of Defense, who previously worked as First Deputy Prime Minister. For many, this was an unexpected appointment, some expected the reappointment of Sergei Shoigu, others bet that a person from military circles would become the new minister. But Andrey Belousov …
(2024-05-21). China-Russia Expo sees visitor surge. ecns.cn The ongoing 8th China-Russia Expo held in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, is attracting throngs of domestic and foreign companies seeking business opportunities.
(2024-05-21). UN Security Council rejects Russia bid to ban weapons in space. scmp.com US envoy accuses Russia of diplomatic gaslighting after launching a new 'counterspace weapon'.
(2024-05-21). Flooding Emergency Declared in Far East Russia's Sakha. themoscowtimes.com Nearly 450 homes and more than 550 land plots have been flooded since the Lena River started overflowing last week.
(2024-05-20). China-Russia Expo sees visitor surge. ecns.cn The ongoing 8th China-Russia Expo held in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, is attracting throngs of domestic and foreign companies seeking business opportunities.
(2024-05-21). What's behind Putin's decision to appoint an economist and technocrat as the new defense minister? unitedworldint.com On May 14, President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin appointed Andrey Belousov as Minister of Defense, who previously worked as First Deputy Prime Minister. For many, this was an unexpected appointment, some expected the reappointment of Sergei Shoigu, others bet that a person from military circles would become the new minister. But Andrey Belousov …
(2024-05-21). Georgia: Last chance to stop Russian-style crackdown on civil society. fidh.org International human rights organisations, civil society groups, and election observers are urging European and national leaders to promptly address the Georgian government's attempt to crackdown on civil society as the country approaches its General Elections in October.
Since April 15th, Georgians have been rallying in protest against the proposed "Transparency of Foreign Influence" law, which bears striking resemblance to the Russian so called "Foreign Agent Law". This law threatens to (…) | – |
(2024-05-21). Putin nombra a Oleg Savelyev viceministro de Defensa de Rusia. telesurtv.net Por otro decreto, Yuri Sadovenko, quien había trabajado en este puesto desde enero de 2013, fue relevado de este cargo…
(2024-05-21). Ukraine attacks kill two in Russia's Belgorod, Donetsk. presstv.ir Ukraine kills two people in separate aerial attacks on Russia's border region of Belgorod and the city of Donetsk.