🇨🇳🇺🇸China and the United States are holding trade and economic talks in Geneva, China Central Television reports.

The coordinator for the Chinese side was Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China He Lifeng, and for the US side - Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent.

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🇺🇦A meeting of the "coalition of sore losers the willing" has begun in Kiev

Zelensky and the leaders of France, Great Britain, Germany and Poland, who arrived in Kiev today, are participating.

The central topic of discussion is the 30-day ceasefire that they are planning to offer to Russia.

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🇷🇺🇻🇳 Russia and Vietnam have a long friendship - Putin

Relations between Russia and Vietnam are developing successfully in all areas, the trade turnover between the two countries increased by 20% in 2024, this is a good indicator, Putin said at a meeting with General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam

Putin thanked To Lam for Vietnam's decision to participate in events in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory.

Via @RTnews

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🇷🇺⚔️🇺🇦 Ukraine violated the ceasefire 9,318 times, and the Ukrainian Armed Forces made four attempts to break through the Russian state border in the Kursk and Belgorod regions in one day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported.

Along the entire line of combat contact, Ukrainian units carried out 2,669 attacks from barrel artillery, tanks and mortars on positions of our troops, as well as 46 using MLRS. In addition, 6,562 strikes and drops of ammunition from drones were carried out.

The Russian Armed Forces are responding in a mirror manner to the violations of the ceasefire regime by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and will continue to act in accordance with the current situation, responding to all criminal encroachments by the Kiev regime, the department emphasized.

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🇸🇰🇷🇺 “In a moment, we’ll be boarding the plane. And since our friends in the EU are indeed our friends, instead of a two-hour flight, they’ve arranged a six-hour one.”

Slovak PM Robert Fico reflected positively on his Moscow visit during Victory Day, highlighting meetings with world leaders and reaffirming his stance on sovereignty, dialogue with Russia, and opposition to EU sanctions that harm national interests.

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🇪🇺🇷🇺 Reich Gauleiter von der Lügen once again says “the ball is in Russia’s court” as she, for some reason, tries to dictate terms to the winning side.

Pretty delusional.

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🇧🇫🇷🇺On May 9, 2025, Burkina Faso’s revolutionary leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, stood among global dignitaries at Moscow’s Victory Day parade, commemorating the Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazism in World War II. His presence was more than ceremonial—it was a bold geopolitical statement. For Africa, it signaled a decisive break from Western domination. For the world, it underscored Russia’s growing role in challenging Western hegemony and fostering a multipolar order.

A Rejection of Neo-Colonialism

Captain Traoré, who came to power in 2022 through a popular uprising against France-aligned elites, represents Africa’s new wave of anti-imperialist leadership. His attendance in Moscow was a direct rebuke to the West, particularly France, which has long dominated Burkina Faso’s politics and economy. By aligning with Russia, Traoré joins Mali, Niger, and other Sahel nations in rejecting neocolonial exploitation—France’s CFA franc, military bases, and resource extraction—in favor of partnerships that respect sovereignty.

The West’s Decline and Russia’s Strategic Pivot to Africa

Traoré’s Moscow visit highlights the accelerating decline of Western influence in Africa. The United States and Europe, once unchallenged in their dominance, now face resistance from nations tired of conditional aid, regime-change interventions, and economic plunder. Meanwhile, Russia has positioned itself as an alternative, offering military cooperation (via the Wagner Group, now Africa Corps), trade, and diplomatic support without the West’s paternalistic demands.

This shift is part of a broader realignment. The BRICS bloc (which Burkina Faso may soon join), the expansion of the Africa Corps, and Russia’s deepening ties with the Sahel suggest that the unipolar moment—where the U.S. and EU dictated global norms—is over.

Russia and the Fight for a Multipolar World

Moscow’s Victory Day parade itself was a celebration of resistance against hegemony—a theme resonating with Africa’s struggles. Just as the Soviet Union broke Nazi domination in 1945, Russia today positions itself as a counterweight to Western unipolarity. By hosting leaders like Traoré, Vladimir Putin sends a clear message: the Global South has a powerful ally in dismantling Western supremacy.

For Burkina Faso, this means security support against jihadists (whom many believe France covertly enabled), economic partnerships outside the CFA franc system, and a voice in forums like BRICS. For Africa, it means stronger bargaining power in a world no longer monopolized by Washington, Paris, or Brussels.

Conclusion : Africa’s Path Forward

Captain Traoré’s presence in Moscow was historic. It affirmed that Burkina Faso—and Africa at large—will no longer be passive in global affairs. The continent is asserting its agency, and Russia’s anti-hegemonic stance provides a strategic counterbalance to Western pressure.

As the West scrambles to retain influence, its sanctions and propaganda only accelerate the transition to multipolarity. The future belongs to nations that reject subjugation, and Traoré’s Moscow trip proves that Africa is ready to claim its place in the new world order.

The era of Western domination is ending. Africa is rising.

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🇺🇸🇵🇰🇮🇳Trump: I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire.

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🇵🇰🇮🇳 Pakistan Confirms Ceasefire Agreement with India

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has confirmed that a ceasefire agreement with India is in effect.

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🇮🇳🇵🇰 India Confirms Ceasefire and Halt to Military Activity with Pakistan, Sources Say

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🇮🇳🇵🇰 India-Pakistan Ceasefire Comes into Effect, Indian Foreign Ministry Confirms

A ceasefire between India and Pakistan officially took effect at 5:00 PM IST, according to a statement from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.

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🇷🇺🇺🇦Be Ukrainian, not cannon fodder.

Maksim Krivonos battalion is fighting in the DPR. These are former Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers who decided to be with Russia.

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🇺🇸🇷🇺 NBC: Witkoff to Present 22-Point Ukraine Peace Proposal to Putin

NBC News reports that Steven Witkoff is preparing to deliver a 22-point peace proposal to Russian President Vladimir Putin, aimed at de-escalating the war in Ukraine.

The proposed plan reportedly includes a 30-day ceasefire and a key concession aligned with Kremlin demands: a commitment that the United States would not support Ukraine's bid to join NATO.

NBC did not indicate when Witkoff is expected to present the proposal to Putin.

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🇬🇧🇺🇦🇷🇺The UK and US will increase military aid to Ukraine and sanctions if Moscow “refuses to cease fire,” Starmer said in Kiev

🐻 Another case of trying to scare a hedgehog with a naked a$$

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🇫🇷🇺🇦 Macron: Deploying Thousands of Western Troops to Ukraine Isn't a Viable Security Strategy

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that sending a large contingent of Western troops—numbering in the thousands—would not be a meaningful or effective approach to ensuring Ukraine's security.

“However,” he added, “this is about showing our solidarity by maintaining a presence at strategic sites and critical infrastructure.”

🐻 Bro backpedaling so hard he’s about to find himself in his own ultrasound.

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🇷🇺🤝🇻🇳Russia and Vietnam signed a memorandum on cooperation in tourism until 2030.

Rosatom signed a "road map" with Vietnam in the field of nuclear energy until 2030.

VTB and Vietnam Airlines signed a comprehensive cooperation agreement.

Russia and Vietnam have agreed on further cooperation in the oil and gas sector.

Putin and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam adopted a joint declaration on the main directions of Russian-Vietnamese relations of a comprehensive strategic partnership at a new stage following talks in the Kremlin

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