Putin Xi, To Catch a Castro, Red Carpet Rebellion It’s been a week marked by major geopolitical, legal and public health developments across several fronts. In Washington, the Trump administration has indicted 94-year-old former Cuban president Raúl Castro over alleged murder and conspiracy to kill US nationals, linked to the 1990s downing of two civilian aircraft — a move… France 24 · May 22
Gabbard resigns as intelligence director Gabbard is the fourth cabinet member to leave under Trump's second term Salon · May 22
Trump’s ‘Don-Roe Doctrine’ Just Backfired as Russia Steps in to Save Cuba From His ‘Sanctions Noose’ Trump’s maximum pressure campaign is pushing Cuba straight into Russia’s arms. The Mary Sue · May 22
The Independent UK · May 22 Putin will not wait for the UK to get its act together on defence THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Nato’s joint military exercises on the London Underground are a reminder that the UK’s soft targets are underprotected and underfunded – even as our enemies are looking more dangerous than ever
The Independent UK · May 22 Ukraine war briefing: Russia asks central bank to repel drone attacks IN FULL
AAP · May 22 Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have deliberately struck a student dormitory in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region.
International Business Times UK · May 22 Donald Trump Branded 'Severely Mentally Ill', Claims He Could Run For Prime Minister Of Israel After Presidency Donald Trump's claim about running for Israel's prime minister has led to accusations of mental instability, intensifying scrutiny over his health and judgment amid his eccentric public statements.