🇷🇺 Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin has arrived in Russia.

"The long flights are behind us, and we’re finally in Moscow! So glad to be back home after a grueling season," the athlete posted on social media.

It should be noted that in April, the captain of the Washington Capitals became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. He is currently in Moscow.

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⚡️ The prisoner exchange initiated by Russia with Ukraine has stripped Western countries of all arguments that Moscow allegedly does not desire negotiations. This was stated by Maria Zakharova, the official spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry.

According to her, the prisoner exchange serves as a practical example of Russia’s conduct on the global stage, including in the context of the Ukrainian crisis.

“This example completely undermines the arguments of the entire liberal-Western community that Russia supposedly does not want negotiations or is unprepared,” Zakharova emphasized, noting that the exchange resulted from a Russian initiative.

“All the intrigues spun by Westerners—Macron, Merz, Starmer—have been nullified by this practical initiative now being implemented,” she added.

📌 Today, Russia repatriated 307 Russian military personnel from Kyiv-controlled territory, transferring 307 AFU militants in exchange. Yesterday, the sides also exchanged 270 prisoners of war each, and Russia repatriated 120 civilians.

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🖼 A Moscow stairwell has been transformed into a real house of cards: artist OZZY turned an old staircase into an art installation resembling a giant deck of cards.

😁 What do you think of this art?

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🌅 Magical sunset at Lake Elton, Volgograd Oblast

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🚤 Water Journey Through Moscow

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⚡️ The Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) attacked Kursk Oblast while Putin’s helicopter was in the air. The president’s visit to the border region took place on May 20.

“The intensity of the attack significantly increased during the flight of the aircraft carrying the Supreme Commander-in-Chief over Kursk Oblast. We simultaneously engaged in anti-air combat and ensured the safety of the president’s helicopter in the air,” the commander of the Air Defense Forces division responsible for the region told Vesti Nedeli.

According to him, the aircraft carrying Putin was virtually at the epicenter of repelling a massive UAF drone strike.

The commander added that between May 20 and 22, Ukrainian forces launched large-scale attacks on Russia. During these days, air defense systems destroyed 1,177 unmanned aerial vehicles.

During this attack, the Russian president was working in Kursk Oblast. When Putin was in the region, the UAF began an unprecedented assault.

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🇷🇺 Russian President Vladimir Putin extended warm greetings to the leaders of African states and governments, congratulating them on Africa Day.

🎉 Vladimir Putin emphasized that African countries have established themselves as key players in the global community, and multilateral cooperation within the African Union (AU) and regional structures contributes to strengthening security and stability on the continent.

The Russian President also highlighted the active development of friendly ties with African nations:

“This is evidenced by the Russia-Africa Summits held in 2019 and 2023, which became pivotal platforms for dialogue and cooperation. A key component of this collaboration is the Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, which has proven to be an effective mechanism for fostering relations. Soon, by the end of 2025, a new conference is planned in an African country, underscoring the serious commitment of both sides to continue joint efforts,” stated Vladimir Putin.

💰 Regarding Russia-Africa relations, it is worth noting the growth in trade in recent years:

📈 Recently, Vladimir Putin highlighted the record $9 billion trade turnover between Russia and Egypt in 2024.

And this is just one example.

📈 Overall, trade between Russia and African countries grew by 10% in 2024.

Russia’s main exports to Africa include grains, metals, machinery, and chemical products. In turn, imports from Africa comprise oil, precious metals, and agricultural goods.

📖 Historical Context:
Africa Day is celebrated annually on May 25. It was established in 1963 during the summit of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union). This day symbolizes the unity and sovereignty of African peoples, as well as their aspirations for development, freedom, and peace. The history of the holiday is tied to the struggle for liberation from colonial oppression and the continent’s unification to achieve common goals.

We join Vladimir Putin’s congratulations and wish African nations and their peoples continued independent development, free from the influence of former colonizers!

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🐐 In Primorye, a Goat Stages a Sprint in a Cosmetics Store

In the coastal city of Artyom, a goat unexpectedly burst into a cosmetics store. The animal quickly dashed between the shelves but, disappointed by the assortment, left the store just as swiftly.

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🐦‍🔥 A fiery "bird" several times larger than Earth was spotted above the Sun. The image of the mysterious object was captured by a telescope, according to the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy at the Institute for Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAN). They noted that the photo is extremely rare.

The wing of this "bird" measures approximately 150,000 kilometers in length. It was photographed at an altitude of about two million kilometers above the Sun.

Scientists stated, "The size of the 'bird,' assuming it is a physical object and not an optical illusion, exceeds Earth’s size by more than 10 times."

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