Topic: Ukraine/Russia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-05-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Efforts by the German authorities to ban the display of Soviet flags or St. George ribbons during celebrations of the defeat of Nazism are blatant discrimination against Russia, former European Parliament Member Gunnar Beck has told RT.
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[2026-05-07 21:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Efforts by the German authorities to ban the display of Soviet flags or St. George ribbons during celebrations of the defeat of Nazism are blatant discrimination against Russia, former European Parliament Member Gunnar Beck has told RT.
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[2026-05-07 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Ukraine’s most popular format for political content recently seems to be reading aloud invective-laden transcripts of Vladimir Zelensky’s closest political allies scheming about stealing in Russian. The ‘Mindich tapes’ could have serious ramifications for the government, as they purport to implicate Zelensky in unabashed corruption.
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[2026-05-07 21:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: Ukraine’s most popular format for political content recently seems to be reading aloud invective-laden transcripts of Vladimir Zelensky’s closest political allies scheming about stealing in Russian. The ‘Mindich tapes’ could have serious ramifications for the government, as they purport to implicate Zelensky in unabashed corruption.
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[2026-05-07 20:42 UTC+10:00] [Air defense] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dispatched Kyiv's chief negotiator to meet with Trump envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in the U.S., a top Ukrainian official told POLITICO.
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[2026-05-07 20:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A young Russian woman who was part of a secretive online group calling for protests against government internet restrictions has fled the country after being held in police detention for two weeks and reportedly facing pressure from security services.
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[2026-05-07 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A Ukrainian drone attack killed at least one person in the southwestern Belgorod region, local authorities said Thursday, as Ukraine launched one of its largest air barrages against the country so far this year.
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[2026-05-07 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A Ukrainian drone attack killed at least one person in the southwestern Belgorod region, local authorities said Thursday, as Ukraine launched one of its largest air barrages against the country so far this year.
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[2026-05-07 19:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: A Ukrainian drone attack killed at least one person in the southwestern Belgorod region, local authorities said Thursday, as Ukraine launched one of its largest air barrages against the country so far this year.
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[2026-05-07 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Britain’s Daniel Dubois gestures during the weigh-in, July 18, 2025, in London, ahead of his world heavyweight boxing title fight against Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
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[2026-05-07 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: People walk in front of Victory Day poster walking from closed for entry Red Square decorated for the celebrations of the 81st anniversary of the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany during World War II, in Moscow, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, backdropped by the Spasskaya Tower on the right.
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[2026-05-07 18:20 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Four empty oil tanks were reportedly damaged, although it’s unclear whether the drones belong to Ukraine or Russia
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[2026-05-07 18:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Head of the Russian Security Council and former president, Dmitry Medvedev, has penned an article ahead of the 81st anniversary of Soviet victory over Nazi Germany, or Russia's V-Day, lambasting Europe's new path of reckless militarization. As widely featured in state media, he argued that the "animal fear" of unacceptable losses will prevent Germany and the wider "United Europe" from launching another attack against Russia.
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[2026-05-07 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s Foreign Ministry is urging foreign governments and international organizations to evacuate their staff from Kyiv, warning of “inevitable” retaliatory strikes on the city if Ukrainian attacks against Russia this week disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.
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[2026-05-07 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Russia’s Foreign Ministry is urging foreign governments and international organizations to evacuate their staff from Kyiv, warning of “inevitable” retaliatory strikes on the city if Ukrainian attacks against Russia on Saturday disrupt annual Victory Day celebrations.
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[2026-05-07 17:01 UTC+10:00] [Northeast Asia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-05-07 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The Iran war is the latest link in a chain of crises that is strengthening the world’s deglobalisation coalition. In an effort to secure supply chains and detach themselves from the economies of hostile states, a number of nations around the world are straining every sinew to localise production. While this is an understandable response to the trauma caused by shocks such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine war, countries must be careful not to swing the pendulum too
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[2026-05-07 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Amidst continued fears regarding Putin attacking beyond Ukraine and economic uncertainty caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Brussels is reportedly beginning to grumble, i.e., look for someone to blame and remove.
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[2026-05-07 15:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Sergei Skripal, a la izquierda, se ve en una pantalla hablando con su abogado tras las rejas en Moscú, el 9 de agosto de 2006. (AP Foto/Misha Japaridze, Archivo)
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[2026-05-07 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, 3rd President of Russia
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[2026-05-07 15:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, 3rd President of Russia
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[2026-05-07 15:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moscow says it will respond to any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt Saturday’s Victory Day commemorations
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[2026-05-07 15:14 UTC+10:00] [Kyiv] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Moscow says it will respond to any attempt by Ukraine to disrupt Saturday’s Victory Day commemorations
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[2026-05-07 15:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Karina is six months pregnant, but the foetus inside her womb is not her own.
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[2026-05-07 14:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: While Russian officials have long been accused of silencing the country’s enemies abroad, three Western intelligence officials from different countries told AP that a campaign of targeted killings has ramped up since President Vladimir Putin’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
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[2026-05-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Russia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Documents obtained by consortium of journalists show role of Moscow university in training operatives in military intelligence
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[2026-05-07 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Hungary] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Exclusive: Voters remain split on issues critical to EU, such as support for Ukraine and dependence on Russian energy
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[2026-05-07 13:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia
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[2026-05-07 13:48 UTC+10:00] [Andrey Rudenko] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Though Sultan Ibrahim’s visit is officially ceremonial, its timing coincides with the energy squeeze plaguing Malaysia and much of Asia
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[2026-05-07 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Russia is warning that the Ukrainian capital could face unprecedented aerial bombing, and is taking the somewhat unprecedented step of issuing evacuation orders for bystanders in Kiev.
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[2026-05-07 12:00 UTC+10:00] [EU-Russia relations] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Politico
Snippet: BRUSSELS — A right-wing Luxembourgish politician is leading a drive to recruit fellow members of the European Parliament to travel to Russia, according to a letter seen by POLITICO.
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[2026-05-07 11:05 UTC+10:00] [World news] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Russia vows ‘retaliatory’ strikes if Moscow parade if attacked – despite Ukraine offering truce; departing Orbán surrenders Ukrainian cash and gold. What we know on day 1,534
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[2026-05-07 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The first road bridge connecting allies North Korea and Russia is nearing completion, satellite images analysed by BBC Verify show.
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[2026-05-07 07:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Al Jazeera
Snippet: Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has warned diplomatic missions to promptly evacuate their staff from the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, in case Moscow launches a mass strike on the city in response to potential Ukrainian attempts to disrupt Russia’s May 9 Victory Day commemorations.
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[2026-05-07 07:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: The Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot and Femen, founded in Ukraine, have staged a striking joint protest at this year's Venice Biennale, as Russia returns to the prestigious arts fair for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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[2026-05-07 07:04 UTC+10:00] [World] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE
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[2026-05-07 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Valeriya Kovalenko, RT editor
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[2026-05-07 05:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: By Valeriya Kovalenko, RT editor
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[2026-05-07 05:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Authored by Simon Watkins via oilprice.com,
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[2026-05-07 05:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Snippet: Long after the Iran war is just a bookmark in the history books, one distinct consequence will persist: much of the world, at least the part that does not fall under the Chinese sphere of influence, will do everything it can to avoid the Strait of Hormuz and failing that, have a Plan B.
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[2026-05-07 02:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: The protests were prompted by Russia's participation in the Italian art show. (AP: Luca Bruno)
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[2026-05-07 02:35 UTC+10:00] [Pussy Riot] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Demonstrators, angered by Russia’s inclusion at arts festival, shouted ‘Curated by Putin, dead bodies included’
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[2026-05-07 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and save lives by launching fresh attacks on Ukraine, which had called a unilateral ceasefire.
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[2026-05-07 02:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Russia had decided to reject efforts to halt fighting and save lives by launching fresh attacks on Ukraine, which had called a unilateral ceasefire.
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[2026-05-07 01:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes statements as he arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
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[2026-05-07 01:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: The newly appointed acting head of the republic of Dagestan disbanded the regional government on Wednesday and tapped President Vladimir Putin’s deputy envoy to the North Caucasus region to serve as the acting prime minister.
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[2026-05-07 01:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: RT News
Snippet: The global aviation shock triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran and resulting fuel shortages is a harbinger of even “more severe shocks” that will rock other sectors of the global economy, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has warned.
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[2026-05-07 00:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: The Swedish Coast Guard, together with Swedish Police, boards the Jin Hui, a tanker sailing under a suspected false flag in the Baltic Sea, Sunday, May 3, 2026. (Swedish Coast Guard via AP)
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[2026-05-07 00:01 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Angry protesters have blockaded the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale in a deafening riot against the war in Ukraine, bringing a political confrontation into the glamorous global art fair.
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[2026-05-06 23:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: State Duma member Vitaly Milonov, notorious for his conservative and anti-Western views, as well as being among the lawmakers behind Russia’s so-called “gay propaganda law,” has come out in defense of high school students who want to play foreign music at graduation events.
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