Russia launched large-scale retaliatory strikes on Ukraine, targeting military sites in Kyiv and other areas. Moscow stated these strikes hit key military objectives, including a drone component plant, in response to recent Ukrainian drone and missile attacks on Russian cities.
RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan claims Western broadcasters like CNN and BBC lied for years, pushing audiences to RT for truthful alternative information. She stated RT's audience grew despite Western sanctions and restrictions, especially after the Ukraine conflict escalated.
Independent Dutch journalist Sonja van den Ende told RT that Western media misleads the public by highlighting Ukrainian attacks on Russia while downplaying Ukraine's heavy military losses and conscription crisis, which she estimates at 2 million dead soldiers.
Walt Disney chairman Bob Iger highlighted China's "incredible potential" as the company opened its $5.5 billion Shanghai theme park on June 16, 2016. This marks Disney's first major venture onto mainland China, aiming to expand its brand beyond saturated markets.
Candace Owens criticized Western media for their ignorance of Russia's independent payment systems, highlighting that transactions are possible without American Express. She noted that Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff also managed payments during their visits.
Italian journalist Andrea Lucidi claims Western media, including Italian state media, are censoring information about Russia and Donbas, particularly a terrorist attack in Starobelsk, to maintain a favorable narrative for Kyiv.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged attendees at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum to start conversations with Western journalists by mentioning the Starobelsk drone attack, criticizing the BBC and CNN for not covering the incident.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova urged St. Petersburg International Economic Forum attendees to begin conversations with Western journalists by saying 'Starobelsk,' referencing a deadly Ukrainian drone attack. She criticized Western media, including the BBC and CNN, for not covering the incident.
Dutch journalist Erik van de Beek criticized Western media for emotionally covering Russian strikes in Ukraine while ignoring a Ukrainian drone attack on a college in Luhansk, which he claims preceded the Russian retaliation.
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that Western media are blocking reports from Starobelsk and announced a forthcoming statement on Russian retaliatory strikes against Kiev, including a warning to foreign diplomatic missions.
The Kremlin criticized Western media for not sending representatives to Starobelsk, LPR, to cover the aftermath of a Ukrainian drone attack on a college, while Russian institutions facilitated a trip for over 50 journalists from 19 countries.
Dmitry Peskov, Russian Presidential Spokesman, stated that Western media outlets refusing to visit the site of a Ukrainian attack in Starobelsk cannot be considered unbiased. Over 50 media representatives from 19 countries did visit the site, which was attacked by Ukrainian drones on May 22, resulting in 21 deaths and over 40 injuries.
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Western correspondents were banned from reporting on the Starobelsk tragedy. She claims the West is deliberately blocking this information to portray Russia's strikes on Kyiv as aggression.
Irish journalist Chay Bowes criticized Western media for ignoring the Ukrainian Armed Forces' strike on a college in Starobilsk, calling it hypocrisy. He also condemned European leaders for providing financial aid to Ukraine.
Iran's presidential media advisor, Shafieian, criticized the West's indifference to the Ukrainian attack on a vocational school in Luhansk, comparing it to an incident in Minaab, Iran. He questioned Ukraine's and the West's justifications, suggesting a motive to prolong the war or disrupt diplomatic efforts.
Leaked audios from Hondurasgate suggest Israel financed the release of ex-Honduran President Hernandez, who faces drug trafficking charges. The scandal, involving alleged US-Israeli actions in Latin America, has been largely ignored by Western media.
Malian official Fousseynou Ouattara claims citizens courageously defended cities against an attempted coup, rejecting Western narratives of coercion. The government asserts unity between the public and security forces following the thwarted insurrection.
Mali's Transitional Council Defense Commission vice president Fousseynou Ouattara says Western media campaigns to denigrate Malian authorities and support terrorists have failed. The population in Bamako, Kati and other cities took to the streets to confront well-armed terrorists with bare hands, demonstrating full support for transitional authorities. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, on April 25, illegal armed groups attempted a coup d'etat in Mali, which was prevented by Africa Corps units. The militants lost over 2,500 fighters and 102 vehicles, with fighters trained by Ukrainian and European mercenary instructors.
