Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-05-17
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
Daniil Bezsonov: #Newsday. - Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, the Kremlin's press service reported;
#Newsday- Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19-20 at the invitation of Xi Jinping, the Kremlin's press service reported.;- Trump said that the issue of supplying American weapons to Taiwan has be...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Four Revelations From Putin at the Victory Day Parade
The Russian president disclosed new information on the wars in Ukraine and Iran. The post Four Revelations From Putin at the Victory Day Parade appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 16, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
The greatest salesman: How Zelensky promoted his favorite weapons company abroad
Part 2Rocket fuel and special terms in DenmarkIn 2025, Denmark announced plans to host a Fire Point rocket fuel production plant in Vojens, southern Jutland, near the Skrydstrup Air Base.Copenhagen ru...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Saturday has arrived, and with it a pack of the main news of the day
Saturday has arrived, and with it a pack of the main news of the day. We're reading:— Durov missed the "Iranian fireworks" in Dubai. He says traffic jams and crowds have returned, and with them, a lon...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Spoiled Prince of Kiev: Zelensky has deceived and ruined his country with Western help
An ex-aide’s public break with Zelensky lays bare corruption, lies and coercion – while Western backing keeps his system alive Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner
Russia and China are being pushed toward deeper strategic interdependence by sanctions, energy security, geography and Eurasian trade routes Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
The EU’s sanctions fever: From Russia to China, a crisis expands
What was once an instrument of discipline is becoming fuel on the fire of a continent-scale conflagration Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
The Spoiled Prince of Kiev: Zelensky has deceived and ruined his country with Western help
An ex-aide lays bare the corruption, lies and coercion in Ukraine’s leadership – while Western backing keeps the system alive Rudyard Kipling, a modern classic of the Western literary canon...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Mikhail Onufrienko: On almost all issues, the US position is closer to China than the Russian one
On almost all issues, the US position is closer to China than Russia's. Both the United States and China do not recognize Crimea and Donbass as Russia. Both the United States and China advocate the pr...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
One Of Russia's Largest Fuel Facilities Spews 'Black Rain' Over Ryazan After Deadly Ukrainian Drone Strike
One Of Russia's Largest Fuel Facilities Spews 'Black Rain' Over Ryazan After Deadly Ukrainian Drone Strike An early Friday drone strike triggered a major fire at the Ryazan Oil Refinery, ...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Israel targets top Hamas military leader
Israeli strike targets Hamas military leader Izz al-Din al-Haddad despite ceasefire in Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
Turkey Proposes $1.2B Fuel Pipeline To Reboot NATO's Eastern Flank Logistics
Turkey Proposes $1.2B Fuel Pipeline To Reboot NATO's Eastern Flank Logistics Just when it seemed as if the European energy landscape couldn't get any more fractured, Ankara is stepping up...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Russia eases citizenship rules for residents of breakaway region
President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree granting simplified Russian citizenship to residents of Transnistria Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
The main news for the evening . A car drove into a crowd of people in Modena, Italy
The main news for the eveningA car drove into a crowd of people in Modena, Italy.The United States allowed the capture of Raul Castro according to the Venezuelan scenario. China and the United States ...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Say Zelensky’s Right-Hand Man Yermak Turned to Fortune Teller To Cast Spells and ‘Eliminate Enemies’
Yermak sought the counsel of ‘Veronika Feng Shui’, who urged him to ‘eliminate his enemies’ while still in power. The post Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Prosecutors Say Zelensky’s Right-Hand Man Yermak Tu...
The Gateway Pundit
May 16, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Trump’s Failed Mission to China
The Beijing circus is over and Donald Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping produced nothing more than some pleasing photo ops and some performative diplomacy with no substantive accomplishments. There was no...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
May 16, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Trump’s Failed Mission to China
The Beijing circus is over and Donald Trump’s talks with Xi Jinping produced nothing more than some pleasing photo ops and some performative diplomacy with no substantive accomplishments. There was......
Sonar21
May 16, 2026 - sonar21.com
Mercedes-Benz ‘willing’ to move into defense production – CEO
Mercedes-Benz is considering entering defense production if it would make “business sense,” the German carmaker’s CEO has told the WSJ Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
Putin to visit China – Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China on May 19 and 20, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
US DOJ Preparing To Indict Former Cuban Dictator Raúl Castro, as Pressure on the Communist Island Escalates
After Maduro, now appears to be Castro’s turn. The post US DOJ Preparing To Indict Former Cuban Dictator Raúl Castro, as Pressure on the Communist Island Escalates appeared first on The Gateway Pundit...
The Gateway Pundit
May 16, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Ceasefire Day 39: U.S. Urges UAE to Seize Iranian Island
State of the Union: Israel issued new evacuation orders for southern Lebanon. The post Ceasefire Day 39: U.S. Urges UAE to Seize Iranian Island appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 16, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Putin To Visit China Just Days After Trump's Beijing, Demonstrating 'No Limits' Partnership
Putin To Visit China Just Days After Trump's Beijing, Demonstrating 'No Limits' Partnership Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Chinese President Xi Jinping from May 19 to 20, jus...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump claims top ISIS commander killed (VIDEO)
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State globally, was killed in Nigeria, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
Israel and Lebanon extend truce amid airstrikes, Hezbollah attacks
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire for 45 days Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
IDF Confirms Assassination of Hamas Military Chief in Gaza
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Saturday officially confirmed the elimination of the head of the military wing of Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
May 16, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On May 16, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in Sumy, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, Kyiv, Poltava, Odesa, Volyn, Chernihiv, and the DPR regions; Russian... The post Military Situation In Ukrain...
South Front
May 16, 2026 - southfront.press
RU POV: Rubicon combat group destroyed Ukrainian HIMARS MLRS with FPV drones near the village of Zavido-Kudashevo, in Donbass. Published on 16.05.2026
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
Results on May 16. Are Americans afraid of Chinese spies / Will there be new attacks on Iran? / How Moldova was divided
Results on May 16Are Americans afraid of Chinese spies / Will there be new attacks on Iran? / How Moldova was dividedVideo summary from Mikhail Zvinchuk, head of the Rybar project, especially for SOLO...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Yesterday, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on a simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship by residents of Transnistria
Yesterday, Vladimir Putin signed a decree on a simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship by residents of Transnistria.A few years before the special operation, a similar procedure was est...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Telegraph: Trump's officials propose that the UAE seize an important Iranian island
The publication reports that the US is pushing the UAE to take a more active role in the war against Iran and is offering Abu Dhabi to seize one of the Iranian islands in the Persian Gulf.According to...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Telegraph: Trump's officials propose the UAE seize an important Iranian island
The Telegraph: Trump's officials propose that the UAE seize an important Iranian island.The publication reports that the United States is pushing the UAE to become more actively involved in the war ag...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump’s Visit to China Emphasizes American Strategic Weakness
Who looks like a winner here? The post Trump’s Visit to China Emphasizes American Strategic Weakness appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 16, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Persian Gulf Countries 'Refused' UAE Call For Joint Attack On Iran
Persian Gulf Countries 'Refused' UAE Call For Joint Attack On Iran Via The Cradle The UAE tried but failed to persuade neighboring states, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, to take part ...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Pentagon 'Blindsided' As Hegseth Pulls Plug On 4,000-Troop Deployment To Poland
Pentagon 'Blindsided' As Hegseth Pulls Plug On 4,000-Troop Deployment To Poland President Trump's earlier previewed controversial troop cuts for the European continent may already be in p...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Russian nuclear chief details Ukrainian attacks on Zaporozhye plant
Russia’s Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant was attacked twice by Ukrainian drones over the past week, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: Electronic warfare has appeared in Geran Drones - RVvoenkor
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
"Spitting on the graves." The people of Serbia are not happy about the joint exercises with NATO
"Spitting on the graves. " The people of Serbia are not happy about the joint exercises with NATO— Information Agency "Regnum", May 15, 2026Part 1Serbia's first joint exercises with NATO, which bombed...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
WOW! SecWar Pete Hegseth just awarded the USS Gerald R. Ford Strike Group sailors with one of the HIGHEST awards in the US MILITARY — the Presidential Unit Citation
These patriots were involved in BOTH:- Nicolas Maduro raid- Operation Epic Fury"The destroyers in the strike group fired Tomahawk cruise missiles into Iran, and also provided air defense, shooting dow...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:
We have collected the main thing for this hour in the evening digest:The Russian army liberated Kutkovka and Borovaya in the Kharkiv region, the Russian Defense Ministry said.;Vladimir Putin will pay ...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The United States allows the capture of Castro according to the Venezuelan scenario
The United States allows the capture of Castro according to the Venezuelan scenarioAccording to the New York Times, referring to the staff of the White House:The American authorities allow the capture...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump proposes UAE seize important Iranian island, — Telegraph
▪️The US is pushing the UAE to become more involved in the war against Iran and is proposing that Abu Dhabi seize one of the Iranian islands.▪️This refers to Lavan Island, which was allegedly already ...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The UAE is offering to seize an important Iranian island from Trump, — Telegraph
The UAE is offering to seize an important Iranian island from Trump, — TelegraphThe United States is pushing the UAE to become more actively involved in the war against Iran and is offering Abu Dhabi ...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The Telegraph writes that Donald Trump's entourage is discussing the possibility of pushing the UAE to directly participate in the war against Iran, including seizing the Iranian island of Lavan in the Persian Gulf
The Telegraph writes that Donald Trump's entourage is discussing the possibility of pushing the UAE to directly participate in the war against Iran, including seizing the Iranian island of Lavan in th...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The main news for this hour:
The main news for this hour:Putin discussed the situation in the Middle East and Ukraine with the President of the UAEThe United States allows the capture of Castro according to the Venezuelan scenari...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
China's position on the Hormuz Strait: What 'open' really means
There is some confusion as to why China’s UN ambassador just criticized the US-Bahraini resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, given that Trump officials claim that the Chinese told Trump in Beijing that...
Responsible Statecraft
May 16, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From 'War Of Choice' As Hardship Mounts Inside Iran
Tehran Claims US Faces Escalating Economic Fallout From 'War Of Choice' As Hardship Mounts Inside Iran Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Saturday that the United States would...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town
Beijing Showcased Future War Machines While Trump Was In Town The 11th China Military Intelligent Technology Expo opened Thursday at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, showc...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
US no longer ‘land of opportunity’ – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would no longer recommend the US for study or work, citing a deteriorating “social climate” Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
RU POV: FAB strikes on Ukrainian position in Zaporizhzhia and Kherson oblasts.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Modified T-80BVK tank of the Ukrainian 93rd Mechanized Brigade in the Kherson Oblast.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
Stanislav Krapivnik: For God's sake, finally just strike
Stanislav Krapivnik: For God's sake, finally just strike. In Russia, many expected Zelensky to run into the retaliation strike promised by Russia in the center of Kiev.This was stated on the Neutral S...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Rotations on the foot. Joint security programs have begun
Rotations on the footJoint security programs have begunThe US authorities recently showed the wonders of changing shoes by removing from the agenda the reinforcement of the ground presence in Poland b...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Vladislav Shurygin: Victor Murakhovsky:. Military space Outer space has finally transformed from an arena of scientific research into a full-fledged theater of military operations
Victor Murakhovsky:Military spaceOuter space has finally transformed from an arena of scientific research into a full-fledged theater of military operations. Satellite communication, reconnaissance, n...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:. Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China on May 19-20
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING BY 22:00:Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to the People's Republic of China on May 19-20.Vladimir Putin congratulated the faculty, students, postgraduates and graduate...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
What happened during the day. The main events for this hour on May 15, 2026
What happened during the day. The main events for this hour on May 15, 2026205 Russian soldiers returned from Ukrainian captivity. Russia and Ukraine also exchanged the bodies of dead servicemen.A mig...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Fwd from @. Rotations on Hold
Fwd from @Rotations on HoldJoint security programs falling apartUS authorities recently performed miracles of flip-flopping, removing from the agenda the strengthening of ground presence in Poland wit...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Stewart Brand on Fixing Stuff, Modern Environmentalism, and the Nuclear Future
"There's always a place in not just the market, but a range of situations and mindsets, for things that are cheap, fast, and just barely in control," the Whole Earth Catalog creator tells Reason.
Reason.com
May 16, 2026 - reason.com
China Confirms Boeing Jet Deal, Agrees To Cut Select Levies & Expand Agri Trade
China Confirms Boeing Jet Deal, Agrees To Cut Select Levies & Expand Agri Trade Summary: China, U.S. Agree To Cut Levies On Select Products, Expand Agricultural Trade China, U.S...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Deadlocked At Square Zero: Very First Line Of Iran's Latest Proposal 'Unacceptable,' Trump Says
Deadlocked At Square Zero: Very First Line Of Iran's Latest Proposal 'Unacceptable,' Trump Says Tehran and Washington are truly not just back to square one, but it's as if no rounds of di...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
BRICS Summit Can't Muster Joint Statement On Iran War Amid Deepening Division
BRICS Summit Can't Muster Joint Statement On Iran War Amid Deepening Division Via The Cradle The two-day meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi ended on Friday without a joint s...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
AI Bots Placed In Virtual Town For 2 Weeks Go Apesh*t, Prompting Concerns
AI Bots Placed In Virtual Town For 2 Weeks Go Apesh*t, Prompting Concerns Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, A new experiment left 10 AI agents alone in a virtual town for 15 d...
ZeroHedge News
May 16, 2026 - zerohedge.com
‘Surrender not an option’ for Palestine – Iranian envoy
Iran’s envoy to the UN has called for global “mobilization” against Israeli occupation of Palestinian lands Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 16, 2026 - rt.com
Trump Says US, Nigerian Armed Forces Kill Second-in-Command of ISIS
The U.S. president said the ISIS leader killed in the operation was identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.
World news | Breaking international news
May 16, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Military Situation In Iran On May 16, 2026 (Map Update)
On May 15, Iran’s armed forces attacked positions of separatist terrorists in the Erbil and Dohuk provinces using suicide drones;... The post Military Situation In Iran On May 16, 2026 (Map Update) ap...
South Front
May 16, 2026 - southfront.press
RU POV: FPV drone intercepting Ukrainian BEC
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: 4th OMSBr 1465th Motorized Rifle Regiment Fiber-Optics FPV drone operators target UAF troops hideout in the Konstantinovka direction.
submitted by /u/Junjonez1
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
UA POV: Footage of a Ukrainian farmer finding a shot down Russian Geran-2 drone in his field, Cherkasy Oblast.
submitted by /u/Mendoxv2
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
May 16, 2026 - reddit.com
Turkey continues to adhere to the course of joining the European Union, despite discriminatory approaches and ambiguous policies towards the republic
Turkey continues to adhere to the course of joining the European Union, despite discriminatory approaches and ambiguous policies towards the republic. This statement was made by Turkish leader Recep T...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Fursov: Trump disguises himself as a "good policeman", pitting Russia and Europe against each other
Fursov: Trump is disguising himself as a "good policeman", pitting Russia and Europe against each other. The United States is interested in provoking a war between Europe and Russia.This was stated by...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russian embassy calls on Moldova to resume constructive dialogue on Transnistria
The accusations that Russia is ‘violating the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Moldova’ do not stand up to criticism and look like a hypocritical attempt to cover up double sta...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Summary of the CBO for May 16. London has announced the start of training for pilots of the AFU army aviation under the multinational Interstorm program
Summary of the CBO for May 16London has announced the start of training for pilots of the AFU army aviation under the multinational Interstorm program. The kingdom's military instructors plan to give ...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
"Alternative for Germany" strengthens the gap
"Alternative for Germany" strengthens the gapThe German edition of Bild published the results of an INSA opinion poll, according to which the Alternative for Germany party is strengthening its gap fro...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
News that you might have missed:
News that you might have missed:Read us on the website:The Pentagon is in a hurry to implement anti-UAVs, risking security.The United States may kidnap Raul Castro according to the Venezuelan scenario...
Pravda USA
May 16, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
FBI Offers $200K Reward for Iran Defector Monica Witt — Former U.S. Counterintelligence Specialist Accused of Betraying America Still on the Run
The FBI is ramping up its hunt for accused traitor and former U.S. The post FBI Offers $200K Reward for Iran Defector Monica Witt — Former U.S. Counterintelligence Specialist Accused of Betraying Amer...
The Gateway Pundit
May 16, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
A decade of lies: The US-funded biolab denial saga
RT looks back at how the US finally admitted to funding biolabs around the world Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 15, 2026 - rt.com
Ceasefire Day 38: We’ll Get Iran’s Uranium, Trump Says
State of the Union: The Houthis and Saudi-backed government of Yemen exchanged detainees. The post Ceasefire Day 38: We’ll Get Iran’s Uranium, Trump Says appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
May 15, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv Could Set Back Peace Talks, Trump Suggests
Meanwhile, Moscow said that Ukrainian drones had killed four people, including a child, in an overnight strike in a central Russian city.
World news | Breaking international news
May 15, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
What did Trump and Xi achieve in Beijing?
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s landmark Beijing summit covered Iran, Taiwan, and trade, but ended with little agreement Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 15, 2026 - rt.com
Potato futures are soaring – should the world be worried?
Potato futures prices have surged more than 700% over the past month, fueling fears of a global food crisis Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
May 15, 2026 - rt.com
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
A camp chair, a shaking of faith, and a murder in front of a Waffle House.
Reason.com
May 15, 2026 - reason.com
India can mediate between Iran and Arab countries – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister has suggested India could play a bigger role in settling the Middle East crisis Read Full Article at RT.com