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European Council with Ukraine leaders
Four years of the war in Ukraine: Where does Europe stand?

As the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, European leaders are still failing to advance a diplomatic resolution and instead have opted for militarization.

China and Russia reaffirm commitment to Cuba

Deprived of oil shipments following the US attack on Venezuela, Cuba has made moves to survive the economic blockade.

Reichstag Berlin Germany
Germany inches towards martial law through mandated Russophobia

To enforce its war policy, the EU and Germany rely on repression. Journalists, humanitarian workers, and cultural institutions are targeted – which means all of us.

Trump promises Ukraine-Russia summit after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders
Trump promises Ukraine-Russia summit after meeting with Zelenskyy and European leaders

Ukraine agreed to buy USD 90 billion worth of weapons from the US as part of “security guarantees” promised by the Europeans and the White House in the event of a Ukraine-Russia deal to end the war.

Syria’s interim government says it “wants Russia by its side” amid efforts toward bilateral relations
Syria’s interim government says it “wants Russia by its side” amid efforts toward bilateral relations

The move is seen as a pragmatic approach by Syria’s new rulers, who may not be limiting their foreign policy to the US-led Western bloc, despite Moscow’s support for Assad’s government during the Syrian civil war.

Nobody is forgotten, nothing is forgotten: The 80th anniversary of a victory still contested

The 80th anniversary commemoration in Moscow of Victory Day brought to the fore the historic and contemporary battles for memory, history, and against fascism

Africa celebrates Victory Day, deepens ties with Russia
Africa celebrates Victory Day, deepens ties with Russia

Events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s Victory against Nazi Germany were organized in countries across Africa, while several of its state heads travelled to Moscow to attend celebrations and hold meetings to deepen bilateral relations with Russia.

Moscow Victory Parade marks 80th anniversary of victory over Nazism

Thousands gathered in Moscow to mark 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II

Progressive Latin American presidents are in Moscow for the Victory Parade

Latin American leaders from Cuba, Venezuela, and Brazil have traveled to Moscow for the 80th anniversary of the Victory against the fascist axis powers and for several high-level meetings.

Global South leaders join Victory Day events in Moscow as Europe stays away

Marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat, Global South leaders are gathering in Moscow, while EU remains absent

Russian communists rally progressive forces at second International Anti-Fascist Forum in Moscow
Russian communists rally progressive forces at second International Anti-Fascist Forum in Moscow

Despite finding themselves broadly aligned with Putin on the question of fighting NATO expansionism and neo-Nazism in Ukraine, the Russian communists maintain a distinct line: socialism has to be restored in order to fight fascism and win.

US arrogance created the Ukraine war – Jeffrey Sachs & Vijay Prashad

Economist Jeffrey Sachs and Marxist historian Vijay Prashad discuss how US arrogance provoked the Ukraine War and thwarted peace.