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• Joint Statement by the Leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine Following the Meeting in Kyiv President of Ukraine 10 May 2025
• Outcomes of the Coalition of the Willing Meeting, Support for Ukraine's Defense and EU Accession: Volodymyr Zelenskyy Held Talks with Emmanuel Macron President of Ukraine 10 May 2025
• Implementation of the Full Ceasefire Decision and Continued Strengthening of Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Keir Starmer Summarize Today's Meetings with Partners President of Ukraine 10 May 2025
• Steps Toward a Ceasefire and Pressure on Russia: a Five-Party Meeting of the Leaders of Ukraine, France, the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland Took Place President of Ukraine 10 May 2025
• Tariffs Up, Arms Delayed: Could US Tariffs Disrupt The Ukraine Arms Supply Chain? RFE/RL 10 May 2025 -- Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO arms and ammunition factories have struggled to ramp up output, while many European countries have depleted their stockpiles to meet the frontline needs of an ally under attack.
• Iran rejects 'totally absurd' allegations of sending missile launchers to Russia Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations has categorically rejected accusations that the Islamic Republic is preparing to supply launchers for short-range ballistic missiles to Russia.
• UN Mission: Claim of Iran sending Fateh missile launcher to Russia is absurd IRNA 10 May 2025 -- The Islamic Republic of Iran's Diplomatic Mission to the United Nations, in response to Reuters' claim about sending Fateh missile launchers to Russia, called the claim absurd.
• Allies Deployed Additional Units to Estonia by Helicopters from Latvia Estonia Defence Forces 10 May 2025 -- As part of Exercise Hedgehog 25, the allies practiced the rapid deployment of additional units to Estonia.

Defense Industry

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Ukraine Conflict News

Operation Iron Swords / Operation Al-Aqsa Flood | Operation Northern Arrows

• Displace or die: UNICEF slams Israel's Gaza aid plan as impossible choice Press TV 10 May 2025 -- The UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) has rejected a controversial US-backed Israeli aid plan for Gaza, warning it could force families into an "impossible choice between displacement and death.
• 70% of Gaza under Israeli military occupation or forced displacement order: U.N. IRNA 10 May 2025 -- U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Friday that the Israeli regime hinders international aid efforts in Gaza and that the regime had brought 70% of the Gaza Strip under militarized zones, displacement orders, or regions affected by both occupation and displacement.
• 'Another Nakba': UN committee warns of new mass displacement of Palestinians amid Israeli genocide Press TV 10 May 2025 -- A United Nations special committee has warned that the world could be witnessing "another Nakba" as the Israeli regime presses ahead with the forced mass displacement of Palestinians in its long-running war on the besieged Gaza Strip.
• Meeting with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin met with President of the State of Palestine Mahmoud Abbas, who came to Russia to take part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Receives the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 10 May 2025 -- His Excellency President Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, received His Excellency the Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, Mr. Hissein Brahim Taha, at his residence in the Russian capital, Moscow, on Friday, May 9th, 2025, on the sidelines of their attendance at the Russian Federation's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazism.

Operation SINDOOR / Operation Bunyanun Marsoos

• India Accuses Pakistan of Violating Ceasefire, Prompting 'Appropriate' Indian Army Response Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- The Indian Ministry of External Affairs accused Pakistan of repeatedly breaking the US-brokered ceasefire almost immediately after it stepped into force Saturday.
• India and Pakistan agree to 'immediate truce' after days of tensions, cross-border clashes Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan and India have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, following rising tensions between the two nations over a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
• India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire deal after U.S.-mediated talks IRNA 10 May 2025 -- India and Pakistan have agreed to a U.S.-mediated ceasefire after days of military escalation that resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries on both sides.
• Pakistan, India Agree To 'Immediate Cease-Fire,' Even As Early Violations Reported RFE/RL 10 May 2025 -- India and Pakistan agreed to an immediate cease-fire, US President Donald Trump and officials from both South Asian countries said, after the biggest flare-up of fighting between the nuclear-armed neighbors in years sparked fears of a full-scale war.
• India and Pakistan say they are willing to de-escalate if the other reciprocates IRNA 10 May 2025 -- India and Pakistan have said that they were willing to de-escalate hostilities if the other side is ready to reciprocate.
• India launches missile strikes at 3 air bases in Pakistan People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- India launched air-to-surface missiles at three air bases in Pakistan, but all strategic assets of the Pakistan Air Force remained safe in the attack, a spokesperson for the Pakistani army said in the wee hours of Saturday.
• India launches missile, drone strikes across Pakistani cities, fires at international border People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- India launched missile and drone strikes in multiple areas of Pakistan, including three airbases of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF), and also resorted to unprovoked firing along the international border in eastern Punjab province, Pakistani officials and sources confirmed in the wee hours of Saturday.
• Over a dozen killed in Indian attacks on Pakistan-administered Kashmir as tension escalates Press TV 10 May 2025 -- At least 13 people have been killed in Indian shelling in various areas across Pakistan-administered Kashmir since last night, reports said.
• Transcript of Special briefing on OPERATION SINDOOR (May 10, 2025) India MEA 10 May 2025
• Transcript of Special briefing by MOD on OPERATION SINDOOR (May 10, 2025) India MEA 10 May 2025
• India Fires Missiles at Three Pakistani Air Bases - Reports Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- India fired missiles at three Pakistani air bases, Geo News reported, citing the Pakistani Armed Forces' spokesman Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry.
• Statement by Foreign Secretary (May 10, 2025) India MEA 10 May 2025 -- "The Director General of Military Operations of Pakistan called the Director General of Military Operations of India at 1535 hours IST earlier today."
• Prime Minister chairs a high level meeting India PIB 10 May 2025 -- The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today chaired a high level meeting at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi
• Statement by the Spokesperson Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2025 -- Responding to media queries regarding the statement made by the Foreign Secretary of India regarding ceasefire violations, the Spokesperson said:
• Recent Developments and Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan and India have agreed to reach a ceasefire understanding. However, it is important to put the relevant developments in the right perspective.
• Pakistan's Defense Minister: Nuclear Option Off the Table in Conflict With India - for Now Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan is not considering using its nuclear arsenal at the moment, Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said on Saturday against the background of escalating tensions with India.
• Pakistan meets India's 'Operation Sindoor' with counteroffensive hitting 'Indian missile sites' Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan's military has launched a substantial counteroffensive against India, targeting, what Islamabad calls, multiple Indian military sites in retaliation for a major Indian military attack earlier this week and its follow-up strikes.
• Pakistan Launches Large-Scale Military Operation Against India - Reports Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan has launched a large-scale military operation in response to India's strikes, Geo News reported, citing security sources.
• Pakistani Prime Minister Summons National Command Authority Meeting - Reports Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif summoned a meeting of the National Command Authority after the start of Pakistan's military operation against India, Geo News reported.
• Pakistan Launches Military Operation With Attacks On Two Air Bases RFE/RL 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan has launched a military operation against India after accusing it of firing missiles at three Pakistani air bases late on May 9 in another major escalation of tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
• Pakistan meets India's 'Operation Sindoor' with major counteroffensive hitting 'Indian missile sites' Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Pakistan's military has launched a substantial counteroffensive against India, targeting, what Islamabad calls, multiple Indian military sites in retaliation for a major Indian military attack earlier this week and its follow-up strikes.
• Guterres welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire UN News 10 May 2025 -- Following pronouncements of an end to hostilities between the neighbouring nuclear powers, the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, said that the organisation stands ready to support efforts aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region.
• Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General - on India and Pakistan UN Secretary-General 10 May 2025
• Statement by UNICEF on recent hostilities between India and Pakistan UNICEF 10 May 2025
• Announcing a U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire between India and Pakistan US Dept. of State 10 May 2025 -- "Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik."
• India and Pakistan Agreed to Ceasefire After US Mediation - Trump Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to a complete and immediate ceasefire following a night of talks mediated by the United States.
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Dar US Dept. of State 10 May 2025
• Secretary Rubio's Call with Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar US Dept. of State 10 May 2025
• Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's Remarks on the Escalating Tension Between India and Pakistan PRC MofA 10 May 2025
• China strongly urges India, Pakistan to exercise calm and restraint: FM spokesperson Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Tensions between India and Pakistan continue to escalate. Pakistan said India hit targets including the Nur Khan air base on the early morning of May 10. Pakistan has vowed to resolutely strike back and launched "Operation Bunyan-ul-Marsoos." Commenting on the situation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said China is closely following the ongoing situation between India and Pakistan and is deeply concerned about the escalation.
• Chinese embassies in India and Pakistan issue travel warnings as tensions escalate Global Times 10 May 2025 -- The Chinese embassies in both India and Pakistan issued statements on their official WeChat accounts on Friday, warning Chinese citizens to closely monitor the situation, exercise caution when traveling to either country, and reminding those in India or Pakistan to strengthen security precautions and enhance safety measures.
• No: 100, 10 May 2025, Regarding the Declaration of Ceasefire Between Pakistan and India Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2025
• The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomes the ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) 10 May 2025 -- The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation welcomed the ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India and commended all countries that made sincere efforts to mediate and bring the two sides together to reach this agreement.
• Iran welcomes ceasefire between India and Pakistan, calls for lasting peace IRNA 10 May 2025 -- Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan after four days of hostilities that raised global concerns.
• Iran: India-Pakistan ceasefire 'opportunity' to defuse tension, promote peace Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Iran has welcomed the announcement of an immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and India after days of deadly clashes between the two nations over a terrorist attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.
• Foreign Minister Holds Phone Calls with Indian and Pakistani Counterparts SPA 10 May 2025 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held two phone calls today with Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Ishaq Dar.

Other Conflicts

• Meeting with President of South Ossetia Alan Gagloyev President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- The Kremlin hosted a meeting between Vladimir Putin and President of the Republic of South Ossetia Alan Gagloyev who came to Moscow to take part in solemn events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Meeting with President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- In the Kremlin Vladimir Putin met with President of Abkhazia Badra Gunba, who had arrived in Moscow to take part in the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.

News Reports

• Russia-Vietnam talks President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam, who is currently on an official visit to Russia.
• Press statements following Russian-Vietnamese talks President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- Following Russia-Vietnam talks, Vladimir Putin and To Lam made statements for the press.
• Meeting with President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- Vladimir Putin held a meeting with President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore in the Kremlin. The head of the Republic is in Russia on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Serbia's Vucic and Putin Discuss NIS Sanctions and Energy Security During Moscow Talks Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said that he discussed the work of Serbian multinational oil and gas company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS) and the threat of sanctions against NIS with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• Meeting with President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa President of Russia 10 May 2025 -- In the Grand Kremlin Palace, Vladimir Putin met with President of the Republic of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, who is in Russia to take part in celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• G7+ Meeting in Warsaw on Sanctions Policy Towards the Russian Federation Poland - Ministry of Foreign Affairs 10 May 2025 -- On May 7-8, 2025, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Poland organized a working meeting of the G7+ group in Warsaw, focused on the current assessment and future direction of sanctions policy towards the Russian Federation.
• Xi Jinping Attends the Celebrations Marking the 80th Anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On May 9, 2025 local time, Russia held grand celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. President Xi Jinping and leaders from over 20 countries and international organizations around the world, upon invitation, attended the events.
• China to resolutely safeguard development interests: commerce minister People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has said that China firmly opposes the abuse of the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" by the United States, and will resolutely safeguard its legitimate development interests.
• Trump says 80% tariff on China 'seems right' ahead of trade negotiations Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Ahead of pivotal weekend China-US trade talks, President Donald Trump has proposed an 80% tariff on Chinese imports as an alternative to the current 145% levies, asserting that the new rate "seems right."
• US Dismisses Possibility of Lifting Tariffs on China After Weekend Talks Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- There is no chance that the United States will completely remove tariffs against China following the weekend talks in Switzerland, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told Fox News.
• Xi, Putin reach many new, important common understandings: FM spokesperson People's Daily 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin had in-depth exchanges of views on China-Russia relations and major international and regional issues and reached many new and important common understandings during Xi's visit to Russia, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Friday.
• Chinese Foreign Minister Calls Xi's Visit to Russia 'Complete Success' Sputnik 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's official visit to Russia this week was absolutely successful, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
• Xi attends Russia's Victory Day celebrations in Red Square Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended on Friday celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union's Great Patriotic War in Moscow. Leaders from more than 20 countries and international organizations were invited to the events, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
• Xi calls for advancing building of China-Serbia community with shared future Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that China and Serbia should carry forward the ironclad friendship, boost mutually beneficial cooperation and advance the high-quality building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future.
• Xi Jinping Meets with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
• Xi says China supports Cuba in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Friday that China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its national sovereignty, and opposing foreign interference and blockade.
• Xi says China to firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, social stability Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Friday that China and Venezuela are good partners of mutual trust and common development, and China will, as always, firmly support Venezuela in safeguarding sovereignty, national dignity and social stability.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the evening of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Slovakia Robert Fico in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
• Xi says China ready to work with Slovakia to address challenges, safeguard int'l justice Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said here on Friday that China stands ready to work with Slovakia and other countries to jointly address challenges through solidarity and cooperation, and safeguard international fairness and justice.
• PLA activities in the waters and airspace around Taiwan ROC MND 10 May 2025
• C.C. of WPK, SAC of DPRK, Standing Committee of SPA of DPRK and Cabinet of DPRK Send Joint Congratulatory Message to Leadership of Russian Federation and All Russian People KCNA 10 May 2025 -- The Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea, the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, the Standing Committee of the Supreme People's Assembly of the DPRK and the Cabinet of the DPRK on May 9 sent a joint congratulatory message to the leadership of the Russian Federation and all the Russian people.
• Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Pays Congratulatory Visit to Russian Embassy in Pyongyang to Mark Russia's Great V-Day KCNA 10 May 2025 -- Kim Jong Un , general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, paid a congratulatory visit to the Russian embassy here on May 9, the 80th anniversary of Russia's victory in the Great Patriotic War.
• Iran's share of disputed gas field claimed by Kuwait is 40%: IRGC commander Press TV 10 May 2025 -- A senior commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says that Iran's share of a gas field in the Persian Gulf, which straddles the undemarcated borders with Kuwait, is around 40%.
• Iran insists on its right to peaceful use of nuclear energy including enrichment IRNA 10 May 2025 -- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says that the Islamic Republic of Iran has declared the acquisition and use of nuclear weapons as forbidden and has always been a committed member of the international non-proliferation regime, but at the same time, it insists on its right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy, including enrichment.
• FM: Raising concerns about Iran's peaceful nuclear work while ignoring Israel's nukes 'unacceptable' Press TV 10 May 2025 -- Iran has called attention to the double standards of the international community regarding nuclear weapons, calling it "unacceptable" for Western powers to raise alleged concerns over the country's peaceful nuclear energy program while overlooking the Israeli regime's extensive nuclear arsenal.
• Xi Jinping Meets with Myanmar's Leader Min Aung Hlaing PRC MofA 10 May 2025 -- On the afternoon of May 9, 2025 local time, President Xi Jinping met with Myanmar's leader Min Aung Hlaing in Moscow on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union.
• Xi urges China, Myanmar to keep advancing key projects of economic corridor Global Times 10 May 2025 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday urged China and Myanmar to deepen strategic cooperation and keep advancing the construction of key projects of the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor.