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The West is dismantling the foundations of 1945 – Why the cracks in the World War II settlement threaten Global Stability

10:38 11.05.2025

The West is dismantling the foundations of 1945 – Why the cracks in the World War II settlement threaten Global Stability

Eighty years is a long time. Over such a span, the world changes almost beyond recognition, and events that once felt close fade into legend. Yet while history may become distant, its imprint remains. The Second World War created a political order that shaped global affairs for decades – an …

‘The American Conservative’: Trump’s Russia – Ukraine reset

10:16 10.05.2025

‘The American Conservative’: Trump’s Russia – Ukraine reset

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump promised to end the Russia-Ukraine war in a single day. After more than 100 days back in the White House, Trump seems closer to ending America’s diplomacy than Russia’s war, writes Andrew Day, the senior editor of ‘The American Conservative’. Last Friday, Trump officials …

New dangers for the world after 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe

10:15 10.05.2025

New dangers for the world after 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe

The commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe are taking place amidst the resurgence of global war and fascism ‘The Defend Democracy Press’ stresses. When the commanders-in-chief of the German armed forces ratified the surrender in Berlin on the night of May 8-9, …

WP: Russia exudes confidence at Parade marking 80 years since Nazi defeat

10:11 10.05.2025

WP: Russia exudes confidence at Parade marking 80 years since Nazi defeat

After subdued celebrations in past years with few tanks and almost no visiting leaders, Russia for this year’s 80th anniversary has welcomed Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the leaders of Slovakia, Serbia, Egypt, Vietnam, Venezuela and others from what Moscow calls “friendly countries” …

‘The Independent’: Russia not only has allies, but a large number of countries that feel close to the spirit of Russian ideology and World vision

10:07 10.05.2025

‘The Independent’: Russia not only has allies, but a large number of countries that feel close to the spirit of Russian ideology and World vision

Victory Day, which is celebrated in Russia on May 9, has become the country’s most important secular holiday. A massive parade through Red Square and other ceremonies underline Moscow’s efforts to project its power and cement the alliances it has forged while seeking a counterbalance to the West amid the …

May 9, 2025. Red Square. Moscow: Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

0:38 10.05.2025

May 9, 2025. Red Square. Moscow: Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory

President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief Vladimir Putin attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. The heads of foreign delegations joined the President of Russia on the reviewing stands, Kremlin informs. Before the parade, the President welcomed in the Kremlin the …

How will Russia play America's charade of peace?

13:12 09.05.2025 Lily Ong

How will Russia play America's charade of peace?

As Trump continues to swing back and forth on a pendulum oscillating between mediating and walking away from the so-called peace talks, the world, or at least those yet to be fatigued, swings along with him. In this drawn-out peace charade, it is easy to forget the origin of the …

President Roosevelt: “The Red Army and the Russian people have undoubtedly put Hitler’s forces on the road to final defeat and have won the lasting admiration of the people of the United States”

9:31 09.05.2025

President Roosevelt: “The Red Army and the Russian people have undoubtedly put Hitler’s forces on the road to final defeat and have won the lasting admiration of the people of the United States”

President Donald Trump’s historical and cultural ignorance is so vast that he is unaware of former President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s views on the heroism of the army and people of the former Soviet Union in defeating the forces of Nazism during World War II (WWII), writes Hedelberto López Blanch, a …

Metsola threatens Euro Commission on 150 billion euro Defend Fund: “Where is our share?”

9:29 09.05.2025

Metsola threatens Euro Commission on 150 billion euro Defend Fund: “Where is our share?”

The Parliament is ready to take the Euro Commission to court over the EU executive’s plans to bypass elected MEPs on defense spending, POLITICO reports. In a letter Parliament President Roberta Metsola asked Ursula von der Leyen to change the legal basis for unlocking €150 billion in new defense spending …

Vassily Nebenzia a UNGA Special Solemn Event in Commemoration of the Victims of WWII: “We will not let the international community forget that Hitler's ideas are not just a thing of the past which was left behind in 1945, Nazism is re-emerging and rapidly gaining momentum”

9:28 09.05.2025

Vassily Nebenzia a UNGA Special Solemn Event in Commemoration of the Victims of WWII: “We will not let the international community forget that Hitler's ideas are not just a thing of the past which was left behind in 1945, Nazism is re-emerging and rapidly gaining momentum”

Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia a UNGA Special Solemn Event in Commemoration of the Victims of WWII. Mr. President, Distinguished Colleagues, Today we have gathered for a special solemn meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate all the victims of the Second World War. On May 9, the …

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