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  • NATO to name its ‘primary threat’

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 4:16am EDT

    The new strategic concept will highlight Russia as “the preeminent challenge,” the US envoy to the alliance says NATO’s new strategic concept will describe Russia as the “primary threat” to the bloc, while China will make its first appearance in the document, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said on Wednesday. Speaking at a […]

  • OPEC may exempt Russia from oil output quotas

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 3:34am EDT

    The move would relieve pressure on Moscow amid Western sanctions, according to the Wall Street Journal Some members of the OPEC+ energy group are considering whether to exempt Russia from an oil production deal when it meets on Thursday, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported, citing unnamed OPEC delegates. The delegates are reportedly concerned about […]

  • Countries seek Russian gas replacement

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 3:18am EDT

    The Dutch, German, and UK governments have greenlit North Sea projects Three European countries announced new permits for natural gas exploration under the North Sea, seeking to replace Russian gas imports. The Netherlands and Germany are looking to jointly exploit a field off their north coast, after Moscow halted deliveries to the largest Dutch company […]

  • Hospital hit by deadly shooting

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 2:43am EDT

    The gunman killed four in Tulsa, Oklahoma, then took his own life, police say A gunman murdered four staffers at a hospital building in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday before taking his own life, police say. The tragedy occurred mere weeks after the deadly mass shootings in Texas and New York. Police said the shooter, armed […]

  • Boris Johnson reveals whether he intends to remain in power

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 2:23am EDT

    The British prime minister argues that he cannot “abandon” his nation amid “economic pressures” and the conflict in Ukraine UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has explained his unwillingness to step down following the Partygate scandal by arguing that he just cannot “abandon” the nation as it faces economic hardships and the conflict in Ukraine. Speaking […]

  • US cyber agency finds ‘vulnerabilities’ in voting machines – media

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 2:19am EDT

    Software used by Dominion Voting Systems is vulnerable to hacks, according to a federal report obtained by the Associated Press Electronic voting machines used in at least 16 states have security flaws that could be exploited by hackers, a government cyber watchdog said, raising new questions about the software following allegations of widespread fraud and […]

  • Denmark to join European security bloc

    RT - Jun 2nd 2022 1:44am EDT

    Copenhagen was previously the only EU member excluded from the body’s common defense policy Danish voters have opted to join the EU’s collective security protocol by a substantial majority, in what Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen called a “clear signal” to Moscow following its attack on Ukraine. A referendum to overturn a decades-long policy to remain […]

  • Ukraine gave ‘assurances’ about US-supplied weapons – Blinken

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 5:23pm EDT

    The US trusts Ukraine’s word about using HIMARS against Russia Kiev has given Washington assurances that US-supplied rocket launchers won’t be used to attack targets inside Russian territory, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. He was the latest US official to raise the issue, as Moscow voiced concerns over the escalation of […]

  • Turkey to launch ‘anti-terrorist’ operation in Syria – Erdogan

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 4:14pm EDT

    Ankara plans to “clear” Syrian cities of Tal Rifat and Manbij of “terrorists,” President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said Turkey will step up its efforts to create what it calls a 30-kilometer-wide “security zone” alongside its southern border with Syria, the country’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on Wednesday. The Turkish Armed Forces are to […]

  • German army doesn’t have arms promised by chancellor to Ukraine – official

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 4:05pm EDT

    The German military does not possess the weapons system Chancellor Olaf Scholz has promised to Kiev, the Defense Ministry says The German Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that it could not provide details on Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s pledge to supply Ukraine with a certain air defense system. The reason cited was that the Bundeswehr – […]

  • Johnny Depp wins libel case against Amber Heard

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 3:44pm EDT

    Hi ex-wife defamed the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star, says US jury A Virginia jury ruled in favor of actor Johnny Depp in a libel suit against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, finding that she defamed him with accusations of domestic abuse. Depp was awarded $15 million in damages, though that may be reduced by law. […]

  • US cyber chief admits to ops against Russia in Ukraine

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 1:43pm EDT

    Cyber Command went “hunting” in Kiev, says General Nakasone US Cyber Command specialists were deployed to Ukraine and conducted offensive operations against Russia, its commander and NSA Director General Paul Nakasone said on Wednesday.  In an exclusive interview with Sky News on the sidelines of a cyber conference in Estonia, Nakasone also revealed that US […]

  • US confirms new heavy weapons for Ukraine

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 1:29pm EDT

    Biden has officially announced the shipment of HIMARS rocket launchers US President Joe Biden formally confirmed on Wednesday that Washinton will be sending HIMARS rocket artillery systems to Ukraine, as part of the latest “security assistance package” to Kiev. The launchers will come with “battlefield munitions,” as Biden and multiple officials in his administration have […]

  • Top Russian MP reveals when Ukraine operation might end

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 1:19pm EDT

    The conflict should conclude once Kiev is ready to negotiate, the head of the State Duma Defense Committee has said Moscow’s military offensive in Ukraine could come to an end if Kiev agrees to negotiate, the head of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee Andrey Kartapolov claimed on Wednesday. The operation “will develop in accordance with […]

  • South Korea brands North ‘enemy’ – Yonhap

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 12:59pm EDT

    The new narrative reflects Seoul’s toughening stance on Pyongyang, according to the news agency South Korea’s Defense Ministry has referred to the North as “an enemy” in educational materials distributed among its troops in a move that reflects Seoul’s toughening stance on Pyongyang, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday, citing South Korean officials. “North Korea’s […]

  • Inflation in France has peaked – Finance Minister

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 12:48pm EDT

    It is nonetheless expected to remain at a high level for some time Inflation in France has peaked and is expected to stay at a high level for several more months before progressively decreasing, according to the country’s Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. Inflation in the country reached 5.2% in May. “By end-2023, we should […]

  • China’s neighbor expects attack on Taiwan – poll

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 12:21pm EDT

    More than 90% in Japan say their country should prepare for a Chinese military offensive against Taiwan An overwhelming majority in Japan think their country should make preparations for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan, according to a poll released by Nikkei Asia on Monday. That view is shared by more than 90% of respondents […]

  • Boxing trainer storms ring to attack fighter’s opponent (VIDEO)

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 12:10pm EDT

    A boxing match in South Africa descended into chaos when a trainer attacked a fighter Just when you think you’ve seen everything that can happen in a boxing ring, along comes a clip which proves you wrong – after footage of a furious coach storming the ring in South Africa went viral online. Michael Sediane, […]

  • Turkey warns rival against ‘dancing’ with it

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 12:01pm EDT

    Ankara has withdrawn from high-level bilateral talks with Athens, Turkish president revealed Turkey has withdrawn from dialogue with Greece, the country’s president Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, a few days after saying that the Greek prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis “no longer exists” for him. Erdogan accused Mitsotakis of sabotaging efforts to resolve long-running disputes […]

  • Israel simulates attack on archrival – media

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 11:49am EDT

    According to The Times of Israel, the nation conducted a drill simulating striking Iran’s nuclear facilities Dozens of Israeli Air Force planes conducted nighttime maneuvers over the Mediterranean to simulate striking various targets, including Iran’s nuclear facilities, The Times of Israel reported on Wednesday. The exercise was part of Israel’s month-long Chariots of Fire war […]

  • Russia explains why its grain isn’t getting to Europe

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 11:39am EDT

    Western sanctions have prevented its ships from delivering the supply, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says Russian grain exports can’t get to Europe because the sanctions imposed by the EU on Moscow effectively block the supply, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday. “Although Western countries keep saying that grain has not been sanctioned, they […]

  • Russia’s Kasatkina surges into French Open semi-finals

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 11:31am EDT

    Daria Kasatkina has qualified for her first ever Grans Slam semi-final match Russia’s Daria Kasatkina will compete in a Grand Slam semi-final for the first time this week after the 25-year-old overcame the challenge of compatriot Veronika Kudermetova on Wednesday to qualify for the final four at Roland Garros. The 20th seed held off Kudermetova to win in […]

  • Abramovich transfer disciple set to quit Chelsea’s new regime

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 11:17am EDT

    Marina Granovskaia is reportedly going to leave the Blues after this summer’s transfer window Transfer guru Marina Granovskaia looks set to follow Roman Abramovich out of Chelsea, but not before overseeing one final assault on the transfer market following the recent takeover which saw US businessman Todd Boehly installed as the club’s new controlling owner. […]

  • UN names solution to global food crisis

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 11:09am EDT

    Ukraine and Russia must be reintegrated into world markets, the UN secretary-general has said There is no other solution to the global food crisis than the prompt reintegration of both Russia and Ukraine into global food markets, despite the military conflict between the two countries, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday. Speaking at a […]

  • Turkey accuses NATO members of supporting terrorism

    RT - Jun 1st 2022 10:59am EDT

    Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims Germany and France are among states supporting terrorists Finland and Sweden aren’t the only countries in Europe that support terrorists, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed during a parliament address on Wednesday. The Turkish leader accused France, Germany and the Netherlands of aiding organizations that are deemed by Ankara to be […]