(2024-05-03). Headlines for May 3, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Continues Air Assault on Rafah, Killing Young Children, Ahead of Its Planned Ground Invasion, Palestinian Dr. Adnan Al-Bursh Dies in Israeli Prison; Released Detainee Describes Horror of Arrest, ICC Warns Netanyahu's Comments Threaten "Independence and Impartiality" of Court, Student Protest Movement for Gaza Gains Steam Despite Police Crackdown, Biden's Dismissal as "Chaos", French Students Escalate Their Gaza Solidarity Protest, Pentagon Concedes U.S. Drone Strike in Syria Killed Civilian Farmer, U.S. Accuses Russia of Using Chemical Weapons in Ukraine, Imposes New San…
(2024-05-03). 'It's not easy being a Jew in Bolivia. I need to be here, in Israel'. haaretz.com This week at Ben-Gurion airport: A Jewish-Bolivian ruminates on how Israel has changed since he lived here in the '70s, and a Russian transplant explains why he left St. Petersburg for Tel Aviv…
(2024-05-03). Resetting the War Button. counterpunch.org 
The threat of a wider war sparked by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Israel/Hamas war has never been as great as it is now. The world is in need of actions that will change the thirst for war to an atmosphere of peace. Normalizing relations with Cuba will create an opportunity for such change.
(2024-05-03). Ukrainian officer: Russia's taking of Chasov Yar is a matter of time. plenglish.com Kiev, May 3 (Prensa Latina) The Russian armed forces will end up taking the town of Chasov Yar, in Donetsk; it is only a matter of time, said the deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine, Vadim Skibitski, in an interview with The Economist, which was replicated by the Ukrainian media.
(2024-05-03). Russian Oil, the U.S. Election and Opening the Cash Spigot for Ukraine. counterpunch.org You know the White House has wrapped itself into a pretzel, when it beseeches its Ukrainian attack dog to stop assaulting Russian oil refineries, while simultaneously going bananas over the need for more weapons for Kiev. Droning Russian refineries boosts the price of oil in an election year — a big no no for the
(2024-05-03). 2 Injured in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Russia's Belgorod. themoscowtimes.com Local media published a video of what was said to be a gas station in the border town of Shebekino engulfed in flames.
(2024-05-03). Kremlin critics say Russia targeting foes abroad with killings, poisonings and harassment. scmp.com Since President Vladimir Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine, attacks and harassment of Russians — prominent or not — have been blamed on Moscow's intelligence operatives across Europe and elsewhere.
(2024-05-03). Russian Shelling Kills 2 in Eastern Donetsk Region. themoscowtimes.com Ukrainian officials said two others were injured in the attack.
(2024-05-03). Russia's FSB Says Killed Ukrainian 'Saboteur' Planning 3 Attacks. themoscowtimes.com The FSB said the man was planning to target military facilities and a volunteer center in St. Petersburg, as well as a fuel terminal.
(2024-05-03). International support builds for campaign demanding Ukraine release socialist Bogdan Syrotiuk. wsws.org Support grows around the world in response to the campaign demanding the release of Bogdan Syrotiuk, socialist and opponent of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine.
(2024-05-03). Moscow Claims Ukraine Lost 111K Troops So Far in 2024. themoscowtimes.com "Russian troops continue breaking the enemy's system of strongholds along the entire line of contact," Russia's Defense Minister said.
(2024-05-03). The end of the Cold War or the birth of today's world. pressenza.com From the common house to the new iron curtain | By Gilberto Lopes | It is December 2014 and a year ago the Maidan protests forced a change of government in Ukraine. Mikhail Gorbachev, the then 83-year-old president of the Soviet Union (USSR), spoke to Pilar Bonet, a Moscow correspondent for the Spanish daily El País for 34 years."The construction of the common European house is more urgent than ever," Gorbachev told her. "We need to create a security system that includes the United States, Canada, Russia, and European countries," he says vehemently, given the turbulence in Russia's relations with the West. In Mar…
(2024-05-03). 'Nearly Naked' Party Organizer Ivleeva Says Visited Occupied Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The celebrity also said that the political views of the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny were "never close" to her.
(2024-05-03). Kremlin Slams 'Dangerous' Remarks by Macron About Troop Deployment in Ukraine. themoscowtimes.com The French President said the West could send troops to Ukraine if Russia broke through the front lines and Kyiv made a request.
(2024-05-03). Xi Heads To Europe To Defend Russia Ties. latintimes.com The world's second-biggest economy is seeking to deepen political and economic ties in Europe to counterbalance difficult relations with rival Washington.
(2024-05-03). Singapore, Malaysia to get visit from US treasury official to discuss sanctions on Iran, and Russian oil. scmp.com Brian Nelson, the Treasury's undersecretary for terrorism and financial intelligence, will visit the region as Washington looks to combat funding for Iran and its proxies as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia.
(2024-05-03). Germany Blames Russia for 'Intolerable' Cyber Attack on SPD Members. themoscowtimes.com Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said a group "steered by the military intelligence service of Russia" was behind a January 2023 attack.
(2024-05-03). China-Russia military exercises near Taiwan force US to revise plans, intelligence chiefs say. scmp.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines says joint exercises show 'China definitely wants Russia to be working with them and we see no reason why [Russia] wouldn't'.
(2024-05-03). Biden calls Quad partners Japan, India 'xenophobic', unwelcoming to immigrants, comparing them with rivals China, Russia. scmp.com Japan is a critical US ally, while India, one of the world's fastest-growing economies, is a vital partner in the Indo-Pacific despite differences on human rights…
(2024-05-03). Russia: Illegal transfer of Oleg Orlov to a remote detention center. fidh.org
(2024-05-03). Czech Republic Reports Targeting by Russian Cyberattacks. themoscowtimes.com Czech Foreign Minister Jan Lipavsky said that "pointing a finger publicly at a specific attacker is an important tool to protect national interests."
(2024-05-03). Washington Says Russian Soldiers Deployed at Niger Airbase Housing U.S. Military. themoscowtimes.com Russian military instructors arrived in the West African nation with an air defense system and other equipment earlier in April.
(2024-05-03). Russian troops enter Niger airbase housing US military. scmp.com The arrival of Russian personnel in the West African country came in the wake of a decision by Niger's junta to expel US forces from the country.
(2024-05-03). 'My Moral Compass Demands It': Russian Emigres Rally Alongside Georgians Against 'Foreign Influence' Bill. themoscowtimes.com "It's like a wave of inspiration that Georgia deserves to have a bright future in the European Union," said one Russian of the mood at protests.
(2024-05-03). Russian Military Court Extends Playwright, Director's Pre-Trial Detention by 6 Months. themoscowtimes.com The women were charged over the content of their award-winning play about Russian women who fall in love with Islamist militants.
(2024-05-03). Socialism outlawed? On the declaration of the Russian Socialist Movement as a 'foreign agent'. links.org.au 
On April 5, 2024, the Russian Socialist Movement was declared "foreign agent." Ilya Budraitskis, Kirill Medvedev and Sasha Davydova look at the history of the movement.
(2024-05-03). Syrians accuse Russia of hitting hospital in UN complaint. newarab.com 
A Syrian man and an aid organisation have accused Russia of violating international law by deliberately bombing a Russia, which
(2024-05-03). Macron: Western troops in Ukraine possible if front lines breached. presstv.ir The French president says the deployment of Western troops to Ukraine is not ruled out if its front lines are breached.
(2024-05-03). Ukraine Concedes Defeat As Russia Claims Victory In Berdychi Village; Next Target Is… | Watch. hindustantimes.com The Ukraine Army has conceded defeat in the village of Berdychi near Avdiivka along the frontline in the east. Ukrainian Army Chief said that forces lost control over the village over the weekend. On May 2, Russia's Defence Ministry said troops had "fully liberated the settlement of Berdychi." Videos on social media showed Russian soldiers holding up a flag in Berdychi to show that the village was in their control. The capture comes as yet another setback for Volodymyr Zelensky's men who have been lamenting the difficult situation at the frontline as they await military aid from the U.S. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Putin's Weapon Supply Limitless? Ukraine Reveals How Many Drones, Missiles Russia Used In Just April. hindustantimes.com
(2024-05-03). Hungary 'Snubs' NATO, Rejects $107 Billion Ukraine War Chest Plan As 'Madness' | Details. hindustantimes.com Hungary has refused to become a part of a new Ukraine fund proposed by the NATO. Under it, the U.S.-led military bloc's members will be required to make donations for five years to create a war chest of $107 Billion. The NATO Nation's foreign minister said that this shows the bloc anticipates for the conflict to continue for a period of five more years and that it would be madness to join such a plan. Budapest maintained that it wanted to stay out of Russia-Ukraine conflict. Watch for more details. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
(2024-05-03). Biden 'Unhappy' As Putin Deploys Russian Forces At Same Air Base As U.S. Troops In Niger | Report. hindustantimes.com Russian forces have entered the air base housing American troops in the West African nation of Niger. Reuters reported that Russian forces were not mingling with U.S. troops. A senior U.S. defense official told Reuters that Russian troops were using a separate hangar at Airbase 101, which is next to Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin played down any risk to American troops. He added that there was no chance that Russian troops might get close to U.S. military hardware. Watch. INTERNATIONAL NEWS…
Google and Amazon are both loath to discuss security aspects of the cloud services they provide through their joint contract with the Israeli government, known as Project Nimbus. Though both the Ministry of Defense and Israel Defense Forces are Nimbus customers, Google routinely downplays the military elements while Amazon says little at all. | According to a 63-page Israeli government procurement document, however, two of Israel's leading state-owned weapons manufacturers are required to use Amazon and Google for cloud computing needs. Though details of Google and Amazon's contractual work with the Israeli ar…
There are a couple of Russian fellows who do a great podcast. According to them, their initial intent in doing a podcast was to focus on Russian music, art, literature and life in Russia. Events since the start of the war with Ukraine has shifted their content to discussing the military and diplomatic events that are re-shaping Russia. | I was honored to get an invite and gladly accepted. Here is the conversation (it was recorded two weeks ago). By the way, Nima hosted a debate between me and David Pyne today. It was a cordial, polite and substantive conversation. I will post that once Nima finishes his pro…