🇷🇺🪖Key statements from the Russian MoD daily briefing on the special military operation:

▪️Russia’s Tsentr Battlegroup wiped out over 465 soldiers and one tank.

▪️Russia’s Sever Battlegroup wiped out over 150 soldiers.

▪️Russia's Yug Battlegroup eliminated 315 militants.

▪️Russia’s Zapad Battlegroup wiped out over 225 soldiers.

▪️Russia's Dnepr Battlegroup eliminated 70 militants.

▪️Russia’s Vostok Battlegroup wiped out over 170 soldiers.

▪️Russian air defenses shot down 123 drones and four aerial bombs.

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❗️Key statements of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov:

▪️The European political landscape is full of restrictive measures against those who do not fit into the dominant "mainstream" with its worldview.

▪️It can be stated that Romanian voters in the presidential elections were deprived of the opportunity to cast their vote for one of the favorites in the race.

▪️Moscow values ​​relations with both New Delhi and Islamabad, and hopes that the parties will be able to agree on measures to reduce the degree of tension.

▪️The Kremlin is watching the situation on the border between India and Pakistan with great concern, where a tense atmosphere has developed.

▪️The US-Ukraine agreement on resources requires analysis.

▪️A meeting between Putin and Trump is largely necessary, but must be prepared accordingly. Currently, the Russian president's schedule for mid-May does not include a trip to the Middle East (which was listed as a possible meeting location).

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🇷🇺📞🇮🇳Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation, the Indian Foreign Ministry said.

"The prime minister conveyed greetings to President Putin on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him to the annual summit to be held in India later this year," the Indian FM said.

It is noted that the Russian leader also "strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam".

The attack in the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir took place on April 22. More than 20 people were killed.

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🪖 Details of Israel’s Gaza op expansion UNVEILED

The plan rolled out by the Jewish state’s security cabinet stipulates:

🔻Capturing the Gaza Strip and holding its territory.

🔻Relocating Gaza's population to the south of the enclave.

🔻Launching “powerful strikes” on supposed Hamas targets, including infrastructure and command posts.

🔻Preventing Hamas from distributing humanitarian aid.

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🇩🇪😡 Scholz's time as chancellor ends amid WIDESPREAD DISCONTENT

Almost 70% of Germans are DISSATISFIED with Olaf Scholz's performance as Chancellor of Germany, an INSA survey published by Bild shows.

🔻Overall, 72% of respondents are DISSATISFIED with the outgoing German government.

🔻The results of the survey have been published amid preparations for a ceremonial event that will take place in honor of Scholz's departure from the post of chancellor on Monday.

🔻Scholz has held the position of chancellor since December 2021 and could not boast high poll ratings throughout this period of time.

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📹 What If Hitler Had Won? Alternative History, Part 4: Africa

Picture this: Soviet forces fail to halt the Nazi onslaught. What could have unfolded next?

Sputnik rolls out an in-depth project exploring what sort of "alternative future" would have been if the Third Reich had won, with journalists crafting a nightmarish vision grounded in archival documents, while the accompanying video brings this scenario to life through cutting-edge artificial intelligence.

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🚨Ukrainian pilots IN PANIC MODE

A US-made Patriot air defense system that was previously stationed in Israel is now being deployed to Ukraine.

It's the same type Ukrainians mistakenly used to shoot down THEIR OWN F-16.

What could possibly go wrong this time?😏

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❗️Europe and the Kiev regime are trying to darken the celebration of the 80th anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany – Russian intel

More statements by Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR):

🔻The circle of European countries invited to Kiev on May 9 almost completely matches the configuration of Hitler's coalition that fought against the USSR

🔻On Berlin's decision to exclude Russian and Belarusian ambassadors from the 80th anniversary victory events: Europe adheres to revanchist approaches

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❗️📹Shootout in the city of Makhachkala in the Republic in Dagestan in Russia — three police officers were killed in an attack on a traffic police unit in Makhachkala, the Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

Law enforcement and emergency services are conducting operational and search activities in the area of ​​the shootout in Makhachkala, according to local authorities.

A driver reportedly opened fire on police officers who were trying to stop a car, according to the head of Dagestan.

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❗️One of the attackers of traffic police officers in Makhachkala has been eliminated, information on the others is being clarified, the Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

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❗️Two attackers of traffic police officers in Makhachkala have been eliminated, the Dagestan Ministry of Internal Affairs said.

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❗️Two police officers killed in attack in Makhachkala, two more hospitalized with one in a serious condition — Dagestan Health Ministry

Seven people were injured in the shootout in Makhachkala.

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🔥 Arms of Victory: 53-K light gun

Sputnik continues to highlight the weapons the Red Army had at its disposal during WWII.

The 53-K ‘Sorokopyatka’ (‘Little 45’) 45 mm gun was used extensively to take on enemy vehicles in the war’s difficult first year.

Compact, mobile and easy of hide and camouflage, the gun proved perfect for use by partisan units, which would lug the 560 kg weapon around behind the lines, using it to strike convoys of enemy supply vehicles to frustrate enemy operations.

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🇷🇴 George Simion: Romania's MAGA moment?

The politician HAS MADE IT to the Romanian presidential runoff by obtaining 40% of the vote. What are his political leanings?

🔸Not by elections alone

The leader of the right-wing Alliance for the Union of Romanians party seeks “TO RESTORE CONSTITUTIONAL ORDER” in Romania.

“I have a single objective: to give back to the Romanian people what was taken from them,” Simion noted after casting his ballot.

🔸Georgescu-friendly

The politician dubs himself “more moderate” than independent presidential candidate Calin Georgescu who was earlier BARRED from the elections.

Simion shares Georgescu’s aversion to what he calls “Brussels’ unelected bureaucrats.”

🔸Playing hardball with EU and Ukraine

Simion accuses EU officials of interfering in Romania's elections as he pledges to restore his country's “dignity” within the bloc.

He says “no” to sending military aid to Ukraine and wants Romania to reduce support for Ukrainian refugees.

🔸MAGA Romanian-style?

An avid Trump fan, Simion makes it clear he wants to become Romania's “MAGA president” and make history of the country.

Making Romania great again apparently means helping it “RETURN TO DEMOCRACY” and ensure the rule of law, according to the politician.

🔸Fan of Meloni

Simion is known for praising Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a political hero and calling for the “Melonization” of Europe.

“Believe me, there will be a Simionization as well,” the politician claims.

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🚨 Is Trump SELLING OUT to Zelensky and neocons?

He promised peace in 24 hours — but now he's arming Ukraine, just like Biden, whom he blasted over the conflict.

🛡 Two Patriot systems

A US Patriot air defense system from Israel will be heading to Ukraine, as Western allies weigh sending another, the NYT reported on May 4. Under US export laws, Patriot transfers need American approval — so the White House has given the nod.

✈️ F-16 training and equipment

Washington ok-ed a possible $310.5 million sale to Ukraine for F-16 training and support on May 2. It includes aircraft upgrades, personnel training, spare parts, software & hardware. Ukraine received its first F-16s from NATO last year.

💸 $50M in arms

The White House reportedly approved $50 million in arms exports to Ukraine through Direct Commercial Sales, the Ukrainian media wrote on May 1. The sale includes unspecified military hardware and services.

🪨 Mineral deal effect?

Trump's first weapons shipment to Ukraine followed the US signing of a 'mineral deal' with the Zelensky regime. Both sides call it a "win-win," but experts view it as a PR stunt, offering no immediate US profits or security guarantees for Ukraine.

📦 Pentagon arms deliveries continue

While Trump called for a ceasefire, the Pentagon continued arms deliveries to Ukraine from Biden-era packages after a brief pause in March. How does that align with ceasefire rhetoric? It's unclear.

🤔 MAGA is starting to suspect something

Prominent MAGA lawmaker Marjorie Taylor Greene voiced frustration with Trump’s policies, questioning why the US would "occupy Ukraine," risk American lives, and spend billions defending its security and mining its minerals.

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🧐 Ukrainian connoscription officer who EXPOSED mass "cannon fodder" tactics SENT TO FRONT LINES

Yury Kovalyuk, head of the Regional Military Commissariat, publicly refused to allow his 22-year-old son to join the Ukrainian army, condemning commanders who "sacrifice entire battalions as expendable."

He had actively warned young men against signing military contracts.

His defiance CAME AT A COST - within days, the very system he served silenced him through frontline deployment, Ukrainian media reports.

Facing catastrophic losses, Ukraine's Defense Ministry now lures 18-24 year-olds with dubious benefits and money they will hardly ever be able to spend. The half-a-year service on the front lines is a MANDATORY part of the contract.

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