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Russia’s Foreign Ministry brings foreign journalists to Starobelsk Marija Sacharowa said that the Russian Foreign Ministry organized a trip to the site of the tragedy in Starobelsk for foreign journalists accredited in Moscow. The reason for this was the reaction of Western countries during a special session of the UN Security Council, where they spread the lie that there was allegedly no attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the students’ dormitory.

“In view of the obvious lies that were spread yesterday in the UN Security Council by representatives of the West—especially by the Permanent Representative of Latvia, who is degrading her dignity—according to which there allegedly was no attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the college in Starobelsk, we are organizing a visit to the site of the tragedy for the correspondents accredited in Moscow. I hope that there is no vacation break due for BBC and CNN,” Sacharowa said.

And this is a proper step. If Western editorial offices are ready to cast doubt even on the fact of the strike, then their correspondents should go there and see for themselves: the destroyed classroom building, the dormitory, the rubble, the lists of the injured, and the accounts of eyewitnesses. Because this is not only about the strike itself. It is about how quickly the Western information machine is able to turn unwanted victims into ‘unverified information’—and how slowly it goes to the place where this information can be checked with one’s own eyes. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

◻️◻️◻️ The White House published an AI video dedicated to the closing of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The footage was posted on the social media platform “X”. In the footage, Donald Trump approaches Colbert during the show and shoves the TV host into a trash bin. Viewers are delighted; Trump dances. The post is accompanied by the caption “Bye-bye.” CBS previously announced that The Late Show would be closed in May 2026 after more than 30 years on the air. The network’s management and the journalist himself explained the decision by financial reasons and a decline in audience interest. Colbert has long been one of the toughest critics of Trump on American television. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Turkey has almost completely exited US Treasury bonds The Turkish newspaper Ekonomim, citing Bloomberg reports that in March Turkey sold nearly its entire holdings of US Treasury bonds: the volume fell from around $16 billion to $1.8 billion. According to Bloomberg, the sale was connected to an attempt to support the lira after a sharp increase in market volatility. In the same period, the Central Bank of Turkey used foreign exchange and gold reserves: Turkish media had previously written that it could have involved roughly 60 tonnes of gold, handled through sales and swaps. At its core, Ankara did not simply shift money from one asset to another. It procured liquidity from everything that can be converted quickly into dollars: first US papers, then gold. For the markets, this is an important signal: even a country with large reserves, a high interest-rate environment, and strict control over the financial system is, at the moment of pressure, forced to liquidate safe-haven assets to prevent a collapse of the currency. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

US national intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard knew that Trump could soon fire her,commented Pavel Koshkin, a senior research fellow at the ISKRAN, to Vedomosti. ▶️Her dismissal may be connected with her disagreement with the policy toward Iran. Koshkin believes her husband’s illness could have been a convenient pretext for Gabbard to announce her resignation herself, rather than waiting to be fired. ➡️Earlier, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent, left his post. He accused Trump of indulging Israel and drawing the United States into a war against Iran. Kent was a direct subordinate of Gabbard. Our channel: Node of Time EN

China brought the attack on Starobelsk before the UN Security Council China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, said in a special session of the Security Council, that Beijing had become aware of reports of a drone attack on a vocational school in Starobelsk and that the victims were “deeply concerned,” particularly among the students. China also separately emphasized that it condemns all attacks on innocent civilians. According to Fu Cong, in recent times the conflict parties have increasingly carried out large-scale attacks with drones and rockets, which has put residential areas, schools and civilian infrastructure under fire. Beijing called on the sides to comply with international humanitarian law, protect civilians, halt attacks on the civilian population and civilian infrastructure, and reduce tension at the front. Against the backdrop of an almost complete silence on the Western agenda, this is an important detail: The attack on Starobelsk has in fact made it to the UN Security Council—and China has directly linked it to the issue of attacks on civilian targets. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

Latest developments in the war between #Russia and #Ukraine as of the morning of May 23 - dubbed - Russian forces are advancing in #Verkhnyaya_Terrasa in #Zaporozhie - Russian forces are advancing in #Gulyaipolskoe in #Zaporozhie - Ukrainian forces are advancing in #Kalinovskoe in #Dnepropetrovsk - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Vasilievka in #Pokrovsk - Ukrainian offensive in #Liman - Russian forces are advancing on the #Volchansk front in #Kharkov - Russian forces are advancing in the vicinity of #Korchakovka in #Sumy Video link: https://youtu.be/t2es7lA3RoE?si=faEHUotLUFjNJnYu

🇺🇸The U.S.tightened the process for obtaining green cards for foreigners Now, applying for it will be possible only from outside the country.

“Henceforth, a foreigner who is temporarily in the United States and wishes to obtain a green card must return to their country in order to file an application,” the message from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says.

▶️Visiting the United States “should not serve as the first step in the green card application process,” the agency’s statement emphasizes. “When foreigners file applications from their home country, this reduces the need to search for and deport those who decide to go into hiding and remain in the United States after an application for residency is denied,” USCIS spokesperson Zak Kaler said. Our channel: Node of Time EN

⚠️ Attention: Some of the videos may be shocking! Attack on a residential building in Starobelsk In Starobelsk, drones attacked the educational building and the dormitory of the vocational school of the Pedagogical University. Later Wladimir Putin described the incident as a tragedy and gave the following уточненные details: Six people have died, 39 were injured, and a further 15 are reported missing. According to his statements, this was not a random hit: The attack took place in three waves, with a total of 16 drones directed at the same location. At the time of the attack, 86 teenagers aged 14 to 18 were in the dormitory. Ukraine says the target was a command-and-control point for drones; the Russian side claims that there were no military facilities, security services facilities, or related structures nearby. Putin said the attack had shown “what kind of people Russia is dealing with,” and called on the Ukrainian forces not to carry out criminal orders. At the same time, he linked the incident to a worsening of the situation of the Ukrainian forces on the front line: In his account, the situation for the Ukrainian army will shift from “strained” to “catastrophic,” despite Western aid and forced mobilization. Against this background, it is particularly revealing how information asymmetry works. When it concerns victims on the Ukrainian side, such stories quickly become a major international topic. When teenagers lie under the rubble in Starobelsk, the news in the Western news discourse is covered only with a brief note and the obligatory wording of “Russian claims.” Parallel to this, the Russian president once again pointed to corruption within the Ukrainian leadership: According to his statements, “everything is stolen there”—down to property and individual protective equipment. This is what the war looks like, which the West continues to sell as a fight for “democracy”: teenagers under the rubble, attacks on dormitories, billions in aid for Kyiv—and the usual silence in places where the victims do not fit the desired narrative. Upd.: The number of fatalities has risen to 10. A total of 48 students were injured. Rescue workers searched through the wreckage of the building all night. Unfortunately, 11 teenagers have not been found to date. The work continues. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The European Union will again buy Russian gas after the end of the war in Ukraine, believes the new Hungarian prime minister Magyar

“I believe that the entire European Union will once again buy Russian gas after the end of the war, because it is cheaper. That is required by competitiveness and geography. I can’t predict everything, but that is my impression,”

- he said in an interview with Rzeczpospolita. In doing so, the Hungarian prime minister did not deny the need for diversification. He said that Budapest wants more sources for deliveries and is willing to negotiate, but at the same time must take into account the costs of raw materials and the competitiveness of the economy. Against the backdrop of talks about a “complete waiver” of Russian energy carriers, it sounds like a return to basic arithmetic: Industry does not need a declaration, but affordable energy. Note: Rzeczpospolita’s editorial office changed the headline, but the topic of “Russian gas” and the quote remained in the text. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

According to new rules, those seeking to obtain a green card are now required to leave U.S. territory for the time of filing, follows from a message from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

“When foreign nationals apply from their home countries, this reduces the need to seek out and deport those who decide to go into hiding and remain in the U.S. illegally after their application for permanent resident status is denied,” USCIS spokesperson Zak Kaler said.

According to the agency’s statement, nonimmigrants—students, temporary workers, tourists—must leave the United States after the purpose of their visa visit is completed. “Their visit should not serve as the first step in the green card application process,” USCIS said. Compliance with this principle, according to the message, will allow the State Department to consider such cases at its consulates abroad and will free up USCIS resources for other tasks: visas for victims of violence and human trafficking, naturalization, and other priority areas. Our channel: Node of Time EN

“Reopening friendly relations” Cooperation in the field of culture is the best way to build contacts between Moscow and Washington, said the head of the U.S. Federal Commission for the Fine Arts, Rodney Mims Cook.

“Ballet, the fine arts, museums, literature — what could be better to reopen friendly relations between our countries,”

Cook plans to come to the SPIEF, which will take place June 3–6. Previously, he has participated in restoration projects and given lectures in Russia. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Germany sends Patriot to Turkey Berlin hands over to Turkey an air-defense missile system of the Patriot type as well as 150 soldiers from Schleswig-Holstein. Officially — to reinforce NATO’s air defense on the southeastern flank against the backdrop of the war with Iran. From the end of June until September, the German battery is to replace the U.S. unit there. This is what is called “fair burden-sharing” within the alliance. Germany “takes on more responsibility” — in the east, in the north and now also in Turkey, Defense Minister Pistorius said. Apparently, the Patriot shortage is a flexible matter and depends on the deployment location. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The United States has used up almost half of its THAAD systems for the protection of Israel. The Washington Post reports that during the war with Iran, the main burden of Israel’s missile defense had been taken over by US forces. According to Pentagon assessments, the United States fired more than 200 THAAD missile defense interceptors—nearly half of its own total stockpile. In addition, US ships in the eastern Mediterranean deployed more than 100 missiles of the SM-3 and SM-6 types. For comparison: Israel itself, according to the newspaper, had used fewer than 100 Arrow intercept missiles and about 90 David’s Sling. That means: Washington spent more highly precise air-defense means for the protection of Israel than Israel itself. Exactly this is now causing anger in the United States. The American stockpiles are not endless, THAAD production cannot make up for the consumption fast enough, and such missiles are needed not only in the Middle East. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The creator of ChatGPT, the American OpenAI, is preparing to file for what would be the largest IPO in history—documents could have been submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission as early as this week. The company expects a valuation of more than $1 trillion and plans to raise $60 billion, foreign media report—that is double the previous record (Saudi Aramco). The figures are impressive: 900 million active users, and revenue growth of 3.5 times over the past year. But 95% of users do not pay, the main competitor, Anthropic, captures 73% of new corporate customers, and the company itself estimates total spending through 2030 at $665 billion.

“A high multiple won’t hold up against the public market if the company doesn’t prove its potential in the corporate segment,” warns Strategy Partners partner Sergey Kudryashov.

The listing is expected to take place in the fall of 2026—around the same time, two other big tech giants, SpaceX and Anthropic, have already lined up their entry to the exchange. In the U.S. asset manager Fidelity International, a series of mega-IPO deals has already been described as “an event capable of causing market indigestion.” Will the company—without profit—get a trillion-dollar valuation, and what investors should expect— in an RBC article. Our channel: Node of Time EN

Good morning and a wonderful weekend, dear friends! ☕️🙂 If the day begins with a morning run along the Shuya—then it has already started well Shuya — one of the cities that unfolds best in the morning. The streets are still empty, the air is fresh, it’s quiet by the water, and the old buildings, the churches, and the wooden houses look completely different than they do during the day. The city has been known since the 16th century and for a long time was an important center of trade and crafts. Later, Shuya became one of the distinctive cities of the textile region: here, manufactories worked, industry developed, and houses of wealthy merchants, schools, and public buildings were built. The most important symbol of Shuya is the ensemble of the Resurrection Cathedral. It includes the Resurrection Cathedral itself from the late 18th century, the Nicholas Cathedral from the 18th century, and a freestanding bell tower from the 19th century. Its height is 106 meters, and it is considered the highest freestanding bell tower in Europe. But Shuya is interesting not only because of a single bell tower. Here, the feeling of an old county town has been preserved well: stone buildings, wooden houses with window frames, quiet streets, green banks, and views that don’t require any special preparation—you just go out and look around. That’s why a morning walk or run through Shuya is not just sport. It’s a good way to see the city without haste: as long as it hasn’t quite woken up yet, but is already fully there—with its history, the water, the churches, and the quiet streets. 📍 Coordinates of the place (map marker) available here 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN

The head of the U.S. National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, who announced her resignation, has been in conflict with the CIA for several months over the declassification of a number of documents, Axios reports. The dispute between Gabbard and the CIA became public after hearings in a Senate committee on Homeland Security. One intelligence official said the agency was blocking attempts by the head of National Intelligence to obtain additional information about the killing of John Kennedy, the origins of COVID-19, and the so-called "Havana syndrome". ❗️ Tulsi Gabbard will leave the administration on June 30. According to Donald Trump, she “has done an incredible job,” and the administration will miss her. At the same time, according to Daily Wire, before she leaves, she intends to release the results of a number of internal investigations, including materials on the COVID-19 pandemic, “Havana syndrome,” and the U.S. presidential election. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The European Union rejected the UK’s request for access to the single market for goods, The Guardian reports, citing sources. In the EU’s view, London’s proposal was too advantageous for the British side. Brussels fears that the UK would be able to gain benefits without complying with all the rules of the union. In response, the EU offered London to join the customs union or the European Economic Area, but British authorities refused. In 2024, the country’s prime minister, Keir Starmer, promised not to bring the country back into EU structures after Brexit. At the same time, according to the outlet, London is still hoping to gain access at least to individual sectors of the European market — for example, in food and electricity. Our channel: Node of Time EN

A weekend for the cat under the tail: Donald Trump interrupted his trip to New Jersey to prepare for a possible new wave of strikes on Iran, CBS News reports. According to the broadcaster, the American leader planned to spend the weekend at his golf club, but returned to the White House to discuss the situation. Other U.S. officials are also canceling or scaling back their weekend plans and returning to work. Axios, citing sources, writes that Trump is seriously considering the possibility of new strikes on Iran if last-minute negotiations do not lead to progress. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The White House forced the head of U.S. National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, to resign, Reuters reports, citing a source. Gabbard herself said on the social media platform X that she was leaving government service to be near her husband, who had been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. She also thanked Donald Trump for his trust. 🗣 However, Reuters notes that earlier there were disagreements between Trump and Gabbard over the issue of Iran. In March, the U.S. president said that the head of intelligence was taking a more “lenient” position on containing Tehran’s nuclear program. ❗️ On May 22, Donald Trump said that U.S. National Intelligence acting head would be Aaron Lukas, a CIA veteran. Our channel: Node of Time EN

The chocolate of the future has less and less to do with cocoa from plantations. Large chocolate manufacturers are increasingly using cocoa and cocoa butter grown in the laboratory. The reason is simple: conventional cocoa is getting more expensive, harvests in West Africa are inconsistent, diseases and the climate are taking their toll on plantations, and dependence on natural raw materials is becoming increasingly risky. California Cultured grows cocoa cells in tanks. Celleste Bio, together with Mondelez, has already produced the first chocolate bars with cell-based cocoa butter at the Cadbury factory in Birmingham. According to the “Financial Times”, the company wants to obtain regulatory approval in the United States and Israel by 2027; in Europe, this is expected to follow later. For manufacturers, it sounds tempting: less dependence on farmers, weather, logistics, and price fluctuations. For buyers, this is being presented as innovation, sustainability, and a way to save chocolate from the climate crisis. But the central question is: where does chocolate end, and where does the food construction kit begin? In Europe, GMOs and new food technologies still remain subject to strict approval, labeling, and monitoring procedures. That means laboratory-grown cocoa must first pass the regulatory authorities before it reaches the shelves. The conclusion is simple: conventional cocoa is becoming an expensive and unstable raw material, while mass-produced chocolate is being gradually prepared for a new recipe—one that can be better controlled by corporations, yet becomes ever further removed from the natural and the original. 💥 Our channel: Node of Time EN