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  • EU lives by ‘law of the jungle’ – Russia

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:40am EDT

    A top diplomat responded to Josep Borrell’s idea to seize government assets Seizing the foreign-exchange reserves of the Russian state would be an act of “complete lawlessness” and would undermine the very basis of international relations, Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko has said, commenting on an idea floated by the EU’s top diplomat, Josep Borell. […]

  • Russian Olympic hero leads brigade at Victory Day parade

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:40am EDT

    Russian Olympic champ Nikita Nagornyy led the Victory Day procession at Red Square Russian Olympic gold medalist Nikita Nagornyy, who took the top prize in his gymnastics category at the 2020 Games in Tokyo, helped lead the annual Victory Day celebrations at Red Square on Monday.  Nagornyy, 25, is considered to be among the finest gymnasts […]

  • Russian trade with China surging

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:28am EDT

    Year-on-year trade is up more than 25% as sanctions pressure on Moscow mounts Mutual trade between Russia and China amounted to nearly $51.09 billion (343.87 billion yuan) in the first four months of the current year, marking growth of 25.9% compared to the same period one year ago, according to the latest data released by […]

  • Russian ambassador attacked in Warsaw

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:18am EDT

    Sergey Andreyev was doused in red paint during a WWII event Russia’s ambassador to Poland, Sergey Andreyev, was doused in red paint at a wreath-laying ceremony in Warsaw on Monday. The diplomat was attacked while honoring the Red Army soldiers who died during World War II. A video from the event shows Andreyev surrounded by […]

  • Oil production recovering – Russia

    RT - May 9th 2022 6:04am EDT

    New customers are buying Russian crude, the government says Production of crude oil is on the rise again in Russia in May, after having fallen last month due to Western sanctions, Deputy Prime Minister and former Energy Minister Alexander Novak said on Monday. “The situation is stable. Production has increased compared to April. We expect […]

  • Russia marks Victory Day with Red Square parade (PHOTOS)

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:41am EDT

    Newest tanks and ballistic missiles were among the military hardware on show Up to 11,000 soldiers marched through Moscow’s iconic Red Square on Monday, followed by more than 100 armored vehicles, as Russia marked the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. The Red Army’s fight against […]

  • Top EU diplomat wants to see frozen Russian assets seized

    RT - May 9th 2022 5:09am EDT

    Citing a precedent with the Afghan central bank’s funds, Josep Borrell suggested using Russia’s assets to rebuild Ukraine EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell, citing the precedent with the Afghan central bank’s assets worth billions, suggested seizing frozen Russian foreign exchange reserves and using them to cover the costs of rebuilding Ukraine once the military […]

  • London unveils new sanctions against Russia

    RT - May 9th 2022 4:37am EDT

    The UK has hit imports of Russian platinum and palladium with tariffs The British government announced on Sunday they will raise tariffs on imports of platinum and palladium from Russia and Belarus as part of a new round of sanctions targeting £1.7 billion ($2.10 billion) of trade. Import tariffs on a range of products will […]

  • Russia marks victory over Nazi Germany with major military parade (FULL VIDEO)

    RT - May 9th 2022 4:23am EDT

    More than 10,000 troops participated in the event, along with armored vehicles and aircraft Up to 11,000 troops marched on Moscow’s iconic Red Square on Monday as Russia celebrated the 77th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. The conflict is largely called the Great Patriotic War in Russia, and May 9 is […]

  • Russia delivered preventive rebuff to aggressor, Putin says

    RT - May 9th 2022 4:09am EDT

    Launching a military operation in Ukraine was “the only right decision,” Russian President insisted at Victory Day parade Russia’s military operation in Ukraine was a preemptive move against an aggressor, Vladimir Putin has said during his address at the Victory Day parade in Red Square in Moscow on Monday. During his speech, President Putin not […]

  • G7 pledges help to nations at risk of food crisis

    RT - May 9th 2022 3:30am EDT

    The leaders of the world’s top economies say the conflict in Ukraine has put a strain on global food security The G7 leaders held a video conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, promising to do more to help poor nations at risk of food crisis due to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev. […]

  • Japan comments on Russian oil ban

    RT - May 9th 2022 2:59am EDT

    Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said phasing out imports from Moscow will take time Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that phasing out reliance on Russian oil will take time, as Tokyo will do its best to “minimize” the negative impact on businesses and the average person. The comments were made just after the Group […]

  • Victory Day military parade kicks off in Moscow (WATCH LIVE)

    RT - May 9th 2022 2:57am EDT

    Russia is celebrating the 77th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II Thousands of uniformed troops and dozens of state-of-the-art tanks, howitzers and armored vehicles will roll through Moscow’s iconic Red Square on Monday as Russia celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II. […]

  • G7 vows to ‘not let Russia win’

    RT - May 9th 2022 2:24am EDT

    The Group of Seven has vowed to not let Putin “win his war” against Ukraine, as they announce new restrictive measures The Group of Seven (G7), which comprises Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and US, issued a joint statement blasting Russia’s ongoing military action in Ukraine on Sunday. The seven nations vowed to […]

  • Cannes Film Festival bans Russian journalists – media

    RT - May 8th 2022 4:55pm EDT

    The yearly cinema festival has already banned anyone linked to the Russian government Russian journalists have claimed that they were denied press accreditation to the Cannes Film Festival, and festival organizers have said only outlets in line with their “position concerning the situation in Ukraine” will be allowed to come to the upcoming event. In […]

  • US running low on weapons as it arms Ukraine – Congressman

    RT - May 8th 2022 4:44pm EDT

    The military industrial complex wants more money to solve the problem Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Republican from Wisconsin, has claimed that the US’ rush to arm Ukraine has “burned through” years worth of weapons stockpiles, hampering Washington’s ability to simultaneously arm Taiwan against potential conflict with China. Meanwhile, the US’ vast military industry is lobbying […]

  • Ukrainian forces holed up at Azovstal plant vow to continue fighting

    RT - May 8th 2022 3:56pm EDT

    Fighters of the Ukrainian Azov regiment have ruled out any chance of surrender and accuse Kiev of “cynicism” Ukraine’s forces entrenched at the Azovstal steel plant in the Black Sea port-city of Mariupol have no plans to surrender, fighters with the Ukrainian neo-Nazi Azov regiment have told journalists on Sunday during a video press conference. […]

  • US sanctions Russian media

    RT - May 8th 2022 2:02pm EDT

    Russia’s top TV networks, as well as a host of banking executives and a defense company, have been penalized The US on Sunday sanctioned three Russian TV networks, forbidding American companies from supplying them with equipment or advertising revenue. Dozens of Russian banking executives and a defense company were also blacklisted. The latest sanctions apply […]

  • CDC investigating wave of hepatitis cases in kids

    RT - May 8th 2022 1:48pm EDT

    More than 90% of those infected were hospitalized, and 14% needed liver transplants The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said that it’s looking into 109 cases of severe hepatitis in young children, and cannot yet explain the outbreak. The cases, 90% of which required hospitalization and five of which were fatal, occurred […]

  • World leader and first lady visit Ukraine

    RT - May 8th 2022 12:06pm EDT

    Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and US First Lady Jill Biden made separate visits to the war-torn country Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Ukraine on Sunday to pledge support and meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky, while US First Lady Jill Biden made a separate trip to meet with Zelensky’s wife. While US President Joe Biden […]

  • Northern Ireland will have nationalist leader for first time in history

    RT - May 8th 2022 11:52am EDT

    After a historic electoral win, Sinn Fein has called for a debate on Irish reunification Sinn Fein’s leader in Northern Ireland, Michelle O’Neill, has called for an “honest debate” on Irish reunification, after her party emerged from elections the largest party in Northern Ireland, a first in the history of the British-ruled territory. However, consensus […]

  • World risks ‘worst famine since WWII’ – German minister

    RT - May 8th 2022 11:50am EDT

    ‘Millions’ could die because of the pandemic and the ongoing military action in Ukraine, Germany’s development minister believes The world is about to face an acute food crisis due to skyrocketing food prices, German Economic Cooperation and Development Minister Svenja Schulze told Bild newspaper on Saturday, warning about a looming famine not seen since World […]

  • Ronaldo holds talks with Man Utd icon as exit rumors swirl

    RT - May 8th 2022 11:45am EDT

    The Portuguese ace has reportedly been holding talks with Alex Ferguson over his Old Trafford future Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly been holding private talks with the club’s iconic former manager Alex Ferguson about his future at the underperforming Red Devils.  Ronaldo, 37, remains one of the finest finishers in the game but […]

  • Country blocking EU ban on Russian oil revealed – media

    RT - May 8th 2022 11:29am EDT

    Hungary has reportedly continued to block proposed new sanctions package EU ambassadors have so far failed to reach an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, as Hungary continues to oppose a ban on Russian oil imports, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with the talks. The EU has already come up […]

  • EU’s oil embargo may benefit Russia – Swiss analyst

    RT - May 8th 2022 10:51am EDT

    The EU ban on Russian oil is expected to further inflate oil prices, increasing Moscow’s oil revenues The ban on imports of Russian crude proposed by the EU authorities will only raise Moscow’s oil revenues, according to Norbert Rucker, head of economics and next-generation research at Swiss wealth manager Julius Baer. The impact of the […]