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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 8:59am On May 02

Kharkiv City has come under a daytime attack by Russian V2U drones. Several impacts have been recorded, with fires subsequently breaking out.

V2U strikes were also carried out on the neighbouring town of Derhachi, while the city of Bohodukhiv continues to come under large-scale… pic.twitter.com/Vem2U0HceW
— AMK Mapping 🇳🇿 (@AMK_Mapping_) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 8:59am On May 02

President Donald Trump says US forces are ‘like pirates’ taking over Iranian ships and cargo near the Strait of Hormuz.

The US is maintaining a blockade of Iran’s ports and has seized at least three Iranian flagged vessels. pic.twitter.com/iFpo2afmyo
— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:01am On May 02

⚡Iran’s armed forces say it is “likely” the US-Israel war on the country will resume as “evidence shows the US is not committed to any agreements or treaties”.

“The actions and statements of US officials are primarily media-driven aimed first at preventing a drop in oil prices and second at extricating themselves from the mess they have created,” Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of the military headquarters, said in a statement carried by Iran’s Fars news agency.

“The armed forces are fully prepared for any new adventures or foolishness from the Americans.”

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:02am On May 02

⚡Israel attacked the town of Adshit in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district, reports the National News Agency (NNA).

The Israeli military also launched a drone targeting a car in a strike on the Kfardjal–Nabatieh road.

The highway, which serves as a key transit point, has been repeatedly targeted by Israeli drone strikes often targeting vehicles, which the Israeli army alleges carry Hezbollah members.

“Hostile artillery shelling has also resumed on the outskirts of the towns of Froun, Ghandoorieh, and Wadi al-Slouqi,” said NNA.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:04am On May 02

⚡Consequences of another wave of Russian Geran-2 drone strikes on the city of Izmail, southern Odesa Oblast.

The strikes targeted industrial buildings and warehouses, resulting in large fires breaking out. At least 24 drones were involved in the attack.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:06am On May 02

⚡Explosions are heard in Kryvyi Rih, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Two Russian Geran-3 jet-drones struck a target near the city centre.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:09am On May 02

⚡US Department of State says it has made a determination approving a possible foreign military sale to Israel of an advanced precision weapon system worth $992.4 million, according to Reuters.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:12am On May 02

⚡Iran has executed two people convicted of espionage for Israel, including gathering intelligence near the Natanz nuclear facility, according to state media.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:43am On May 02

⚡Zelensky is increasingly preparing for a future with less U.S. support.

After spending much of the past year trying to win over Trump, he is now shifting strategy—looking to partners like Türkiye for negotiations and relying more on Europe.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:50am On May 02

⚡Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced ‘new rules’ over the country’s coastline in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz

➡️ IRGC Navy will exercise control over ‘nearly 2,000 kilometers of Iran’s coastline’, making ‘this body of water a source of livelihood and strength for the noble people of Iran’

➡️ IRGC said that the move comes at the directive of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:51am On May 02

⚡Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez declined Friday to set timeline for a new presidential election, leaving nation in state of prolonged political transition after Maduro’s removal.

Asked when an election would be called, she responded: 'I don’t know, someday'.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:52am On May 02

WriiterNg:
⚡Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez declined Friday to set timeline for a new presidential election, leaving nation in state of prolonged political transition after Maduro’s removal.

Asked when an election would be called, she responded: 'I don’t know, someday'.

Naso e dey start. Before you know the US go start to sanction them again.

Back to square one.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 9:53am On May 02

China's UN Ambassador Fu Cong says maintaining the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz are 'urgent' priorities, warning the issue will be high on the agenda if it remains closed during President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to Beijing. pic.twitter.com/8znK6KHun3
— Al Jazeera Breaking News (@AJENews) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 10:08am On May 02

🇷🇺 Russia's personalized mRNA cancer vaccine NeoOncovac has shown initial positive results in its first patient, a 60-year-old man with stage 3 melanoma.

Developed by the Gamaleya Center, it was approved in late 2025 and is customized to each patient's tumor.

Early improvements… pic.twitter.com/CqnHqOcKek
— Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 10:11am On May 02

https://x.com/afric_insde/status/2050318106392732055?s=20

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 10:11am On May 02

🇲🇱⚔️Mali Unveils Sweeping Security Overhaul After Deadly April Attacks

Mali’s transitional leader, Assimi Goïta, has announced a far-reaching overhaul of the country’s security framework following the coordinated attacks of 25–26 April 2026 that killed the Defence Minister and… pic.twitter.com/7Kwwifk2qq
— Real Global News (@FelastoryMedia) May 1, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by LordAdam16: 10:15am On May 02

WriiterNg:
Naso e dey start. Before you know the US go start to sanction them again.

Back to square one.

she will likely lose the next election

inflation has started rising in venezuela again
even though they're exporting more oil

when election time comes, they'll say she mismanaged the economy
even though there are more straws and
cash inflow is not as timely and has more strings attached than was the case under maduro

under maduro, vz sold less oil
but china paid on time and they got the money without restrictions
with this new arrangement
they sell slightly more, but the us and others take a cut
then vz has to submit request to receive their own money and the money they receive can only be used on approved expenditures

so i don't know how she expects to win the next elections
they might even ask her not to seek election else they'd not release money
as they're doing in iraq

-Lord

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by emmaodet: 11:15am On May 02

WriteerNg:
⚡As EU countries debate the European Commission’s proposal, Beijing is urging national governments to abandon the planned law. Otherwise, China says it will take countermeasures.

Lol... E reach wetin go affect China's garri now they are hyperventilating.
Also, the EU are just hypocrites.
When it is in their favour, they clamor for weaker countries to open their borders for free trade but when it doesn't favour them, they are planning buy made in Europe products.
This will really hit China because they and the US are the rich customers China has. It will close down alot of factories and jobs in China and China decides to open factories in these countries, it opens them up to stealing their factories and money when sanctions hit

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:05pm On May 02

In Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, a crowd of AFU(TCC) mancatchers, mostly dressed in civilian clothes, tried to catch a passerby, but he was too smart and too fast.🏃‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/GxJyo6L6UB
— Blackrussian (@Blackrussiantv) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:05pm On May 02

ECOWAS is sending a mediator to Mali to address a worsening security crisis, as Tuareg separatists seize northern towns and Al-Qaeda-linked fighters tighten pressure around Bamako.

Al Jazeera’s @nicolashaque reports. pic.twitter.com/iUE9d1K8zJ
— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:06pm On May 02

European, Western, and Ukrainian mercenaries have repeatedly appeared on the front lines with terrorists in Mali, Nigerien expert Aboubakar Alassane told Sputnik Africa.

The Sahel has been in turmoil since Gaddafi's death in 2011, Alassane emphasized.

Despite the dangers, such… pic.twitter.com/Ukv1oChPlP
— Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:06pm On May 02

In Odesa, Ukraine, AFU(TCC) scumbags knocked down a man they were attempting to kidnap; luckily, passersby came to his aid. pic.twitter.com/xBhHMliicE
— Blackrussian (@Blackrussiantv) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:08pm On May 02

NEW:

🇺🇸Trump says Seizing ships by rhe US navy is very profitable business and that the United States are the world biggest pirates now:

“It’s a very profitable business. We’re like pirates.”

Yes he said that pic.twitter.com/JRnxoE1eXY
— Megatron (@Megatron_ron) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:08pm On May 02

In Lviv, Ukraine, AFU(TCC) scumbags have resorted to kidnapping "volunteers" who drop off their children at kindergartens. pic.twitter.com/AParCXoUyw
— Blackrussian (@Blackrussiantv) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:21pm On May 02

In-flight footage of a Su-34 dropping four FAB UMPK and one UMPB bomb.
Previously, bombers were limited to using no more than four identical aerial bombs. pic.twitter.com/d96QStawGI
— Blackrussian (@Blackrussiantv) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:24pm On May 02

⚡French FM Barrot condemns wave of 'anti-Christian acts' in Israel following attack on Catholic nun.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:28pm On May 02

Seven people wounded in Kherson after a Russian FPV drone strike on an ordinary city minibus are receiving the necessary medical assistance. Tragically, two people were killed. My condolences to their families and loved ones.

All those injured in the attack are civilians, and… pic.twitter.com/3LWO3t0Lx3
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) May 2, 2026

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:30pm On May 02

⚡Fighting reaches outskirts of Ukraine's stronghold Kostiantynivka.

Russian troops are inching towards the city of Kostiantynivka in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, trying to establish a foothold close to a heavily defended area, Ukraine's top army official said on Saturday.

Kostiantynivka, along with other cities, ‌forms a so-called fortress belt in the country's east - an area well fortified by the Ukrainian military.

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Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:31pm On May 02

⚡NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the ‌U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Saturday.

"We are working with the U.S. ⁠to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany. This adjustment underscores the need for Europe to continue to invest more in defence and take on a greater share of the responsibility for ‌our ⁠shared security - where we're already seeing progress since Allies agreed to invest 5% of GDP at the NATO Summit ⁠in The Hague last year," wrote Hart on X.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:32pm On May 02

⚡US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games.

Philippine and U.S. forces on Saturday showcased the NMESIS anti-ship missile system in Batanes province, near Taiwan, during annual war games, as tensions simmer over the self-governed island that China views as its own territory.

The Philippines' northernmost province, with about 20,000 residents, sits around 100 ‌miles south of Taiwan, along the Luzon Strait, a strategic corridor on the frontline of the great power competition between the U.S. and China for dominance in the Asia-Pacific region.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:34pm On May 02

⚡Japan, Vietnam seek deeper energy, minerals ties amid geopolitical risks.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ‌pledged on Saturday to deepen ties with Vietnam, highlighting energy and critical minerals in talks with Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, and later urged Southeast Asian nations to bolster regional supply chains.

The two leaders discussed ways to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2023, focusing on energy, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, semiconductors and space.

Re: Russia-Ukraine War: World News, Weapons & Battlefield Discussions - Live by WriiterNg: 12:34pm On May 02

⚡Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ‌tapped agronomist Columba Jasmin Lopez to be the country's next ⁠minister of agriculture and rural development, replacing current minister Julio Berdegue, her government said on Friday.

"Her appointment ‌represents ⁠the arrival of the first woman to lead Mexican ⁠agricultural policy," the agriculture ministry said ⁠in a statement.

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