On 11 July 1990 the unthinkable happened. Coal miners across the Soviet Union went on strike. The following morning a Top Secret CIA assessment landed on President Bush’s desk: ‘Tens of thousands of Soviet miners in the USSR’s four main coal-producing regions and other areas yesterday staged one-day…

The European Union is providing €5.5 million ($6.2 million) to support Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) after the broadcaster lost US public funding. US President Donald Trump's administration suspended funding to the 75-year-old broadcaster in March, accusing it of promoting a news agenda…

The 17th package of sanctions against Russia is aimed at cutting off Russia’s access to key military technology and curbing Russia’s energy revenues that fuel its war of aggression against Ukraine, the EU Council emphasised in its announcement on May 20. "This round of sanctions on Russia is the…

Available Downloads Download the Full Report 281kb Remote Visualization The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to walk away from Ukraine if there is no progress on a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia. Although the administration has sent mixed signals, its threat is not empty. On…

“Waiting ten years is too long.” Europe takes missile production into its own hands amid Russia’s threat and the uncertainty of US President Donald Trump’s defense policy, according to Hartpunkt. German company Rheinmetall and American defense giant Lockheed Martin are launching large-scale joint…

Home of Ukrainian Eurovision contestant destroyed 6 May 2025 Mark SavageMusic Correspondent Khrystyna Starykova Khrystyna Starykova is a backing vocalist for Ukraine's Eurovision act Ziferblat The home of Ukrainian Eurovision contestant Khrystyna Starykova has been destroyed by Russian shelling in…

ENGРУСУКР Censor.NET News Events Articles Photo Video Statistics Archive Censor.NET on social networks Mobile Applications About us Donate to CN 4140 visitors online News Video Demographic issues 21.05.25 13:51 6 645 Kremlin propagandist Mardan proposes abolishing pensions in Russia: "If you gave…

"The state's current policy on the issue of the hijab is not to follow strict rules," Ali Motahari, a conservative Iranian politician, told journalists last week on the fringes of the International Book Fair in Tehran. He added that the police should only intervene in the event of gross violations.…

Ukraine will soon receive new robotic equipment for mine clearance, financed by France. The French company CNIM Systèmes Industriels, in cooperation with the Estonian company Milrem Robotics, will deliver six ROCUS uncrewed ground vehicles (UGVs) based on the THeMIS platform to the State Emergency…

It’s never difficult to provoke Russia’s state propagandists into furious outbursts, since that’s their trademark characteristic. Even so, the Moscow TV studio denizens seemed more than usually enraged by a statement from Col. Roman Kostenko, a Ukrainian MP and former special forces commander. Late…

Russia Putin has approved amnesty for female prisoners who are not repeat offenders, non-violent offenders or those with young children as a measure to boost the birth rate A merry-go-round next to Red Square in Moscow last Saturday.Contributor (Getty Images) Vladimir Putin and his cronies are on a…

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The Secretary General of the United Nations opened a day-long session of the Security Council discussing maritime security by calling for a greater respect for international law. Secretary-General António Guterres called for international cooperation for global stability and respect for…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. Russia is introducing new nuclear-tipped air-to-air missiles as part of an overall expansion of its nuclear forces, according to an assessment from the Pentagon’s Defense…

Russia rejects a ceasefire in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on May 21. U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call on May 19 as Ukraine and its allies intensify efforts to end Russia's war. Putin rejected a ceasefire and instead insisted…

The seventh-century ship held the largest collection of Byzantine and early Islamic pottery ever found in Israel. University of Haifa, Institute for Maritime StudiesThe ship’s method of construction differed greatly from popular approaches of prior centuries, giving experts insight into the…

The English language is peppered with phrases we don't really think twice about, but which are slightly peculiar on reflection. Why do we say 'there isn't enough room to swing a cat' if we're in a small space, or call someone a 'loose cannon' when they're a bit unpredictable? Why do we 'wipe the…

Many Russian users have begun reporting mass account suspensions on PlayStation. This reportedly also affects accounts registered in other regions, such as Türkiye, Kazakhstan, Ukraine and elsewhere. Source: Russian media outlets Details: Sony is using these blocks to combat circumvention of…

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Australian authorities have begun loading the first of the 49 decommissioned Ukraine-bound Abrams tanks onto a cargo ship despite continued private objections from U.S. officials, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on May 19. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the…

Acting President of Romania Ilie Bolojan has signed a law expanding its armed forces’ powers, allowing troops to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that are unlawfully in the country’s airspace. Source: Digi24, 24-hour Romanian TV news channel, as reported by European Pravda Details: Ilie…

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's oil and gas revenue is seen falling by a third in May from a year earlier to 0.52 trillion roubles ($6.48 billion), the lowest level since July 2023 amid weaker oil prices and a stronger rouble, Reuters calculations show. Oil and gas revenue has been the most important…

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News Politics “They justify the crimes of Ukrainian neo-Nazis,” Moscow accuses top human rights organization. Share options Copy Link EMail Twitter WhatsApp Linkedin The Russian federal prosecutor’s office has said Amnesty International was the “center of preparation of global Russophobic projects.”…

May 19, 2025 Nathan Strout News » Environment & Sustainability Obangame Express 2025 will include 21 scenarios focused on IUU fishing, legal finfish simulations, and cross-border interdiction drills over the course of two weeks | Photo courtesy of the U.S Navy 4 Min Share The U.S Navy is using joint…

Russia’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile from the Yars system has failed, as the missile did not take off into the sky on the night of 19 May, according to Defense Express. A day earlier, Ukraine’s military intelligence warned of Russia’s plan to carry out a demonstrative launch of…

Urals crude, Russia’s main export grade, is trading at a steep discount due to sanctions and transport restrictions. Russia has long relied on oil exports for roughly one-third of its state budget. But since the EU embargo and the G7-led price cap took effect in late 2022, the country has struggled…

Ukraine is getting a special Leopard tank from Belgium—an old German-made Leopard 1A5 with a new automated turret designed to outmaneuver Russian drones. It’s a test asset that could revolutionize Ukrainian tank warfare against Russia’s drone threats. If Ukrainian troops like it, and Kyiv can afford…

Photos 12:33 13 May 2025 Plan of rebuilt Mariupol. Photo: Facebook “Ro3kvit: Urban Coalition for Ukraine” Alvina Kaminska The 19th International Architecture Biennale in Italy recently officially opened. The project for reconstructing Mariupol after de-occupation was presented. The Mariupol Reborn…

US President Donald Trump said that Moscow and Kyiv will "immediately" begin cease-fire talks following his latest call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. In a post on TruthSocial, Trump said his May 19 call with Putin lasted two hours and went "very well." Russia and Ukraine "will immediately…

Resolving any ambiguity about whether Yemen's Houthi rebels may have agreed to a shipping ceasefire, the group announced Monday that it will begin targeting shipowners who serve the port of Haifa, effective immediately. The group said that its decision to re-escalate was motivated by Israeli…

Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes by SWJ Staff | 05.19.2025 at 06:54pm Under the Radar: What Hundreds of Narco Sub Seizures Tell Us About Global Cocaine Routes is by by Sam Woolston and Henry Shuldiner | published on May 16, 2025 by InSight…

Underground schools in Ukraine protect children from war, however, some children can't attend as they live too far away.

According to Gibson, 51% of the total tanker fleet of 25,000 dwt and above are aged 15 years and older with the last couple of years to have seen few deliveries and little scrapping of tankers. The tanker fleet is aging, with few deliveries, little scrapping and a growing shadow fleet to have kept…

Polish K2 Tanks Make Debut in Slovakia Exercises #Armored vehicles #Europe #NATO #Poland #Slovakia #Tank #Training #World A Polish K2 tank at the Slovak Shield 25 exercise in Slovakia. May 2025. Photo credits: 9th Armored Cavalry Brigade Polish K2 Black Panther main battle tanks made their debut…

When the AI Studio Ghibli filter that turns photos and videos into the beloved style of Hayao Miyazaki's anime was released, it sparked a heated debate on artists' copyrights. Even though Studio Ghibli didn't directly react to the viral trend, a 2016 interview with the company's co-founder also…

Britain announced 100 new sanctions against Russia on 20 May, targeting the country’s military, energy and financial sectors, Reuters reported. “We urge Putin to agree a full, unconditional ceasefire right away so there can be talks on a just and lasting peace,” British Foreign Minister David Lammy…

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/RedCrossUkraine The Ukrainian Red Cross Society (URCS), with the support of the Austrian Red Cross, is launching a pilot project - a social taxi service in Lviv, Zakarpattia, Chernivtsi and Chernihiv regions. "The service will be available to people who need medical…