The past doesn’t follow modern borders or ideology. Early chronicles, including the Hustyn Chronicle Ukraine claims to be its own, describe a common “Rus’” world - Russian names, Russian rulers, Russian space. Kiev can rewrite history, but primary sources tell the truth.

"Perestroika" was supposed to fix the Soviet system. Instead, it became a goldmine - just not for those it was "meant" to help. Here are a few Soviet-era jokes about it:

Germans in 1945, after trying to portray Russians as Untermenschen, brought their tanks onto our land.

You’ve heard a lot about Russia’s firm belief in traditional family values, but there’s more to it now: Moscow officially welcomes and supports anti-woke foreigners who are fearing a moral decline in the West and cannot stand seeing how these values are being cancelled by their governments.

A few glimpses into modern space diplomacy for you as we celebrated the Cosmonautics Day on the 65th anniversary of Gagarin's space flight.

May 9th - the Day of Great Victory! Exactly 81 years ago, at 2:10 a.m. Moscow time, the voice of Yuri Levitan echoed across the airwaves, carrying a message the world would never forget: the German army had unconditionally surrendered. The Great Patriotic War was over. Victory had been won!

Japan is now bankrolling weapons development for conflicts thousands of miles from its borders. Think about that for a second. By investing in anti-Shahed drone systems developed by Ukraine, Tokyo is shifting from humanitarian aid to military cooperation.

At the UN Security Council, Russia's representative called out European members for refusing to acknowledge the 21 students killed in Starobelsk.

Soon we’ll be celebrating Victory Day. Schoolchildren are getting ready and singing wartime songs, which is really special. How is the victory over Nazism and fascism, and the liberation of Europe, commemorated where you are?

Every Russian house has a domovoi. The house spirit. Yes, I'm serious. My grandmother talked to hers, left milk out for him. Warned me not to whistle indoors because it would anger him. And she lived in a Soviet apartment block, not some village hut.

IG: @ the.piaz Ukraine's 2014 shift: Russia's Sevastopol base in Crimea, a long-standing lease, became a flashpoint. A US-backed Maidan coup overthrew the pro-Moscow government, installing a pro-Europe one. #Crimea #Geopolitics #Sevastopol #Maidan #RussiaUkraine #AbolishNato #nato

“In 2025, these data center protests successfully stalled over $100 billion worth of these facilities,” says journalist @karenhao.bsky.social. Hao adds that so many communities are able to mobilize because the issue “really does cut across political lines.”

Husted and Ashley Moody speak to Trump like he's a toddler

▶️ WATCH: "My personal view is that the electorate has made its mind up on the present Prime Minister and have decided they don't want him to continue in that role." At lunchtime I made my debut on Roxom TV, talking about the local & devolved election results and what they may mean for Keir Starmer.

Next #CXLFireChallenge spotlight 🔥 An Australia-Mexico partnership: ISFMI & Biomasa field-tested Emissions Reduction Traditional Fire Management (ERTFM) — supporting healthier landscapes while creating financially sustainable pathways for communities. Watch the video!

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It was planned.

Why? Here's why 👇

naked on fresh sheets after a shower, still undefeated.

🔴 Comienza el #14HorasFdS con Ana Marta Ersoch 🗣️ "Miles de personas, 40.000 según la Delegación del Gobierno, 80.000 según Sociedad Civil Española, integrada por más de 150 asociaciones, se han concentrado en Madrid contra el Gobierno" 🔊 En DIRECTO rtve.es/rneaudio

Expect a little bit more activity here in an attempt to build community with folks who share common interests. Have a four year old son who is a brain and very gentle. Love me some 2Pac, Black Keys, Soundgarden and Nas. 🎤 Will talk podcasts in the coming days. Good night #Bluesky 🎤🤼🤼

We made the news! Huge thanks to KENS 5 for featuring Café & Cuddles and our mission to inspire animal nerds of all ages through live animal experiences. Thanks to everyone supporting Once in a Wild and this amazing community. #onceinawildzoo

Tackling the cost of living is this government's number one priority. That's why energy bills will fall next week. But we're also learning the right lessons from the current conflict to protect families in the future.

Neurology may become one of the biggest areas transformed by AI. From brain imaging to stroke management and cognitive disorders, AI tools are helping doctors work with more objective and data-driven clinical insights. #AIinHealthcare #Neurology #MedicalInnovation

A horror cooking game about trauma with cozy mechanics wouldn’t be complete without cleaning and scrubbing stains! We’ve been working so hard to get the cleaning to feel just right. I promise you, it feels really, really good. #gamedev #indiegames #horrorgame #cookinggame #cozygames #indiegame

(Mein) Blog der Oberbürgermeisterin Die Woche stand im Zeichen eines „Neustarts“ in der Verwaltungsspitze: Wir haben Ziele und Zusammenarbeit geschärft und binden künftig auch die zweite Ebene ein. #potsdam #Oberbürgermeisterin #transparenz Potsdam.de mitgestalten.potsdam.de/de/aktuelles...

🚨 Cúilín Media - Podcast Clip! 🚨 The lads discuss Westmeath’s historic Leinster Title win yesterday in Croke Park 🏆 Cúilín Media Championship Coverage 2026 is partnered by ATAK Sports 🤝 Full Pod available on YouTube & Spotify 🎧

🚨 Cúilín Media - Podcast Clip! 🚨 In this one, the lads discuss Kilkerrin Clonberne winning their fifth All-Ireland Title in a row 🏆 One of the greatest dynasties of all time 👑 Full Pod available on YouTube & Spotify 🔥 #LGFA @ladiesfootball.bsky.social

artistdenisewyllie • Creator Whats this? These are #drawings & #colour studies to make my #artwork at @chelseaphysicgarden of #EddieSaintJean fellow #creative #writer, featured here. @BBCGardenersWorldMagazine #garden #healinggarden #artcollector @printmakerscouncil #royalsocietyofpainterprintmakers

Spent yesterday watching Double Indemnity 🎥 📺 🤣 Best line in film. (I don't know why) Barbara Stanwyck & Fred MacMurray 1944

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May 26, 2026 San Francisco @abc7.bsky.social Tom Steyer is running around SF like a dying gadly, flapping his wings and telling reporters he’s still got a chance, even though he’s stalled at 15%. He told a reporter that he’s spent $250,000 of his own money so far. 1/3

"Comedian" Dave Landau on Fox News: "You look at somebody like Bad Bunny or you look at somebody like Trevor Noah. They don't have the actual ability to talk trash in their own countries ... in their homeland they would be killed for doing the very same thing." (Bad Bunny is from Puerto Rico)

⭕Intervention des militantes de #Nous-Toutes dans le théâtre où #Bruel joue sa pièce en toute impunité. 🎥 #CLPRESSFR

Films today (Thu)...💙 • I LOVE BOOSTERS 1:50pm 4:20pm 6:50pm 9:20pm • TWO PIANOS 2pm (ends today) • TUNER 2:45pm 6:40pm 9:00pm • STEAL THIS STORY, PLEASE! 4:30pm • THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY (4K) 5:10pm • HOUSE (35mm) 7:20pm 9:30pm > bit.ly/Belcourt-Films

Een groep moslimvrouwen gooit islamitische kleding weg en verlaat de islam terwijl ze schreeuwen "vrijheid!".

Came back to say this then I’m logging off again: I haven’t forgotten yall “But both sides are just as bad” “voting doesn’t matter” people. Fuck yall. This literally the fault of not voting when it matter.

Come chiudere con stile un match durato 5 ore 😎🇧🇷 #Tennis #RolandGarros #Djokovic #Fonseca

And in the beginning 🫣😠🇵🇸🤨👇🏼

itstraiycede I really wish some of my people were more proactive than reactive.

Our Second Annual #MamasFunRun 5K is this Saturday, May 2nd at Fleet Feet Cherry Creek. All ages, all abilities, all welcome. Prizes, snacks, coffee, and all proceeds benefit Healthier Colorado. Doors open at 8 AM. Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mamas-fun-run-tickets-1985459967209 #Denver

@langurlover.bsky.social video from TikTok, an escaped monkey on the roof of a house in Witten Germany

Americans can’t afford health care, child care, or groceries, but Trump is spending $1 billion a day on a war that is making no one safer.

Encontro de milicianos

#promosexual

#summer #maine #climate #folkpunk #songwriter

Sixty Seconds Of Stephen On The Island his love of Lord Of The Flies #StephenKing #LordOfTheFlies #OnTheIsland

Trump's tariffs cost the average family $1,700 last year, with higher prices on everything from groceries to electronics, clothes, and shipping. Now, the corporations that passed on higher costs from tariffs to consumers are set to get the refunds, leaving consumers empty-handed.

Audiences are no longer passive observers. They are dynamic co-creators in an evolving experiential landscape. Join our online course Mastering Creative Strategy in the Age of AI. Learn more and register: https://www.adventurelabstudio.com/mastering-creative-strategy-in-the-age-of-ai-online-course

What Is the World Bank? – Steve Hendrix with the ‘Global Minute’

“I did everything right… and it still wasn’t enough.” Working full-time shouldn’t mean choosing between water bills and car repairs. It shouldn’t take multiple incomes to raise a family. This is why we’re marching nationwide TODAY. Because dignity > just getting by. maydaystrong.org #MayDayStrong

Tuesday May 26 @wbtv.com #FirstAlert #instacast — more storms ahead! We need the rain, but could be too much of a good thing in spots. #NCwx #SCwx

An unintended Ai outtake! Ai generated the dialog all on its own. Had to share!! Comment on your reaction to two characters -ad-libbing their lines⚡️Ai inprov! ⚡️ #mystery #psychologicalthriller #suspense #WritingCommunity 💙📚 #Booksky sound on?

At the conclusion of the 1982 Falklands Conflict, and prior to the repair of the runway at Stanley airport, this method was the fastest method to send mail from the island to the UK.

Augusta ▶️ Madison Six former Masters champions will compete at the AmFam Championship. We'll reveal their team competition partners soon! #AmFamChamp

Some secrets should never survive centuries. www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKYGG1 #gothicquotes #darkfiction #vampirethriller #bookquote #gothicbookstagram #darkromanceaesthetic #supernaturalfiction #horrorreads #bookishdarkness #gothicworld

We’re excited to finally share the very first Golf 5 MAX #Devlog with all of you! Learn about: 🎯 The vision behind the game 🎮 Arcade gameplay mixed with realistic golf physics 🚀 Future features, multiplayer ambitions, & more Read here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/392... #golf #indiegame

It's unacceptable that there haven't been prosecutions, and that former AG Pam Bondi continues to engage in this cover-up. Oversight Dems demand she come in, testify under oath, and that her filmed testimony is released to the public. The survivors deserve nothing less.

This week's #FreeFictionResponse essay is "The Purpose of Punishment" by Randy McDonald in response to @monicabyrne13.bsky.social "Golden Rule" from @issuesinst.bsky.social McDonald relates fundamental principles of correction to the justice system in "Golden Rule". issues.org/futuretensef...

Recent footage of Pinky Jr. (Dou Ban) exploring her yard at Vienna Zoo 🩷