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  • EU explains absence of Russian oil embargo

    RT - May 24th 2022 4:24am EDT

    The bloc keeps buying Russian oil to deny Putin a bigger war chest, Ursula von der Leyen claims The president of the European Commission says EU nations continue to buy Russian oil despite pledging to fully cut energy dependence on Russia to prevent it from selling crude elsewhere at a steeper price. The explanation came […]

  • Erdogan says Greek PM ‘doesn’t exist’ for him

    RT - May 24th 2022 12:57am EDT

    Turkey’s president accuses fellow NATO member state’s leader of lobbying against Ankara Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has lashed out against the Greek Prime Minister, saying Kyriakos Mitsotakis “no longer exists for me” as he prefers to deal with honorable politicians “who keep their promises.” “There’s no longer anyone called Mitsotakis in my book,” Erdogan […]

  • US confirms new ‘major non-NATO ally’

    RT - May 23rd 2022 9:44pm EDT

    President Biden officially calls Colombia a ‘major’ partner, as Bogota offers military aid to Kiev US President Joe Biden has signed a memorandum designating Colombia as a major non-NATO ally of the United States on Monday, a special status that will grant Bogota multiple defense and trade privileges in its relations with Washington. Although the […]

  • New Zealand to train Ukrainian troops

    RT - May 23rd 2022 8:27pm EDT

    Announcement confirmed rumors that UK will send light howitzers to Kiev New Zealand has announced on Monday that a small number of its soldiers will be flying to the UK to train Ukrainian artillery crews, thereby confirming the rumor that London is preparing to send Kiev L119 light howitzers.  Some 30 New Zealand Army personnel […]

  • Turkey announces new military offensive

    RT - May 23rd 2022 8:01pm EDT

    Ankara says it wants a 30-kilometer “safe zone” along entire Syrian border Turkey will soon launch a new military operation in northern Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. Though he did not provide any specifics, the incursion is likely to target areas held by US-backed Kurdish militias, which Turkey has already done on […]

  • Lavrov unveils Russia’s geopolitical strategy

    RT - May 23rd 2022 5:55pm EDT

    Foreign minister tells students of Moscow’s economic and political plans and future of relations with the West Moscow expects increased economic cooperation with China as the West becomes more dictatorial, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday. Russia intends to build relations with independent countries and will decide how to deal with the West […]

  • NATO member will send Ukraine anti-ship missiles

    RT - May 23rd 2022 4:25pm EDT

    Denmark will give Kiev US-made Harpoon missiles, the Pentagon has confirmed Denmark will provide an unspecified number of Harpoon anti-ship missiles and launchers to Ukraine, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Monday. Last week’s rumors about the transaction prompted Kiev to declare the US would help Ukraine “destroy” the Russian fleet, which the outgoing […]

  • Kremlin reveals cause of looming food crisis

    RT - May 23rd 2022 3:56pm EDT

    Anti-Russia sanctions should be blamed, not Moscow’s actions, President Putin’s press secretary has claimed Sanctions imposed on Moscow are the real cause of a looming global food crisis, not Russia’s actions, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told journalists on Monday.  He said that Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ opinion that […]

  • West wants to ‘dismember’ Ukraine – Minsk

    RT - May 23rd 2022 2:52pm EDT

    Poland and NATO are plotting a takeover of Western Ukraine and Belarus, the Belarusian president claims Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has expressed concern over alleged attempts by Western countries to “dismember” Ukraine amid Russia’s ongoing military operation in the country. During his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi on Monday, Lukashenko claimed both […]

  • European journalists to challenge RT ban in court

    RT - May 23rd 2022 2:37pm EDT

    Dutch journalists and internet providers object to “undemocratic censorship measures” A coalition of Dutch journalists, internet providers and civil society groups announced on Monday that they will be challenging the EU decision to ban RT and Sputnik before the European Court of Justice. While they don’t endorse the content of either outlet, the coalition said […]

  • Death Star designer dies

    RT - May 23rd 2022 1:26pm EDT

    Concept artist Colin Cantwell, the mind behind iconic Star Wars spacecraft, has passed away aged 90 Colin Cantwell, the concept artist responsible for designing a number of iconic spacecraft seen in the Star Wars movies, such as the X-wing and Death Star, has died at the age of 90. His partner of over 20 years, […]

  • UK gas prices surge on supply shortage

    RT - May 23rd 2022 1:01pm EDT

    Flows from its major supplier, Norway, have dropped due to outages British wholesale gas prices rose on Monday due to a reduction in shipments from Norway after the major supplier suffered unplanned outages at its giant natural gas field. UK gas for immediate delivery jumped by 59 pence to 135 pence per therm by 08:09 […]

  • Italian orchestra skips prestigious contest over Russia row

    RT - May 23rd 2022 12:48pm EDT

    The musicians said they would not support the event after it banned three Russian competitors An Italian orchestra that has traditionally accompanied the participants of the acclaimed Rodolfo Lipizer International Violin Competition has announced that it will skip the event this year. The FVG Orchestra explained its move by pointing to the organizers’ decision to […]

  • Economist points to downside of strong ruble

    RT - May 23rd 2022 12:39pm EDT

    The Russian currency’s strength may negatively affect other sectors of the economy The combination of a strong ruble and high oil prices will temporarily tame inflation, however, it also could accelerate consumer prices in the future, according to Doctor of Economics Denis Domashchenko, as quoted by the Russian business daily RBC. The analyst warns that […]

  • US plans response to Arctic activity from Russia and China – media

    RT - May 23rd 2022 12:36pm EDT

    Washington reportedly intends to carry out a major upgrade of its northernmost military base The US plans to invest billions on Arctic defense including modernizing its Thule Air Base in Greenland, Danish newspaper Berlingske reported on Monday, citing a US military report. Neither the Danish nor Greenlandic authorities have been informed of the plans, it […]

  • Osaka hints at Wimbledon snub over rankings row

    RT - May 23rd 2022 12:06pm EDT

    The four-time Grand Slam queen has suggested she is considering pulling out of the grass court showpiece Japanese tennis ace Naomi Osaka has refused to confirm if she will compete at this summer’s Wimbledon after the ATP and WTA stripped the event of its rankings points this year, following the All England Club’s decision to […]

  • Starbucks to exit Russia

    RT - May 23rd 2022 12:00pm EDT

    The coffee chain giant will close 130 licensed cafes across the country American coffee chain Starbucks said on Monday that it was pulling out of Russia and would no longer have a brand presence in the country. According to the company’s memo to employees, it will close its 130 stores in Russia. The statement also […]

  • Dmitry Trenin: How Russia must reinvent itself to defeat the West’s ‘hybrid war’

    RT - May 23rd 2022 11:47am EDT

    Russia’s very existence is under threat. The country has to take serious measures to ensure it survives The stand-off between Russia and the Western nations, which has been developing since 2014, escalated into an active confrontation with the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, back in late February. In other words, the Great […]

  • German cars can’t run without Russian gas – BMW production chief

    RT - May 23rd 2022 11:24am EDT

    Car manufactures account for nearly 40% of German natural gas consumption German auto-making giant BMW is seeking to invest in solar, geothermal, and hydrogen energy to reduce its reliance on deliveries of natural gas coming from foreign exporters, including Russia, according to BMW production chief Milan Nedeljkovic, as quoted by Reuters. Nedeljkovic said the carmaker, […]

  • Ukraine hands life sentence to Russian soldier

    RT - May 23rd 2022 11:01am EDT

    A Kiev court finds sergeant guilty of war crimes Russian soldier Vadim Shishimarin has been sentenced to life in prison for war crimes by a court in Kiev. Prosecutors accused the 21-year-old sergeant of shooting dead an elderly civilian in the northeastern Sumy Region of Ukraine during the first days of the Russian military offensive. […]

  • Ruble hits seven-year high vs euro as gas buyers concede to Russia’s demand

    RT - May 23rd 2022 10:57am EDT

    The Russian currency has grown stronger as European energy importers switch to ruble payments Russia’s currency has hit its strongest level against the euro since June 2015 as more European companies appear to be complying with Moscow’s demand that natural gas imports should be paid for in rubles. On Monday, the ruble was trading at […]

  • Detained Ukrainian opposition leader testifies against former president

    RT - May 23rd 2022 10:45am EDT

    Viktor Medvedchuk has outlined alleged corruption schemes perpetrated by former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) has published a video in which captured Ukrainian opposition leader Viktor Medvedchuk testifies against former president Petro Poroshenko, accusing him of privatizing a fuel pipeline and conducting business with the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Lugansk […]

  • Erdogan wants ‘actions, not statements’ from NATO applicant

    RT - May 23rd 2022 10:40am EDT

    Sanctions imposed on Ankara by Sweden cannot be ignored, the Turkish president says Ankara cannot “put aside” sanctions imposed on Turkey by Stockholm when discussing Sweden’s bid to join NATO, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday. “Turkey’s vital role in NATO and other international organizations is clear. Yet we are still discussing the lifting […]

  • Moscow appeals to Red Cross for help

    RT - May 23rd 2022 9:46am EDT

    Russia’s ombudsman has asked the organization to facilitate a visit to servicemen captured by Ukraine Russia’s human rights ombudsman asked the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to help in arranging a visit to servicemen held captive by Ukrainian forces amid Moscow’s military offensive. In a Telegram post published on Monday, Human Rights Commissioner […]

  • Fate of McDonald’s golden arches in Russia revealed

    RT - May 23rd 2022 9:28am EDT

    The corporate name and symbol won’t be kept in the new brand, the fast food giant says A new name has been developed for the McDonald’s restaurant chain in Russia and will be announced later on, according to Russian media reports on Monday. McDonald’s General Director in Russia Oleg Paroyev has told TASS new agency […]