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  • EU agrees to halt Russian gas imports

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 12:14pm EST

    The move comes despite opposition from member states that say the plan threatens their energy security The European Commission and the European Parliament have agreed to phase out Russian gas imports by 2027, despite opposition from some EU member states that say the plan will result in higher energy costs. According to a statement released […]

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  • Chinese company makes historic rocket debut (VIDEO)

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 12:11pm EST

    LandSpace’s Zhuque-3 is China’s first reusable methane-powered rocket to reach orbit A private Chinese aerospace firm has launched the country’s first reusable methane-fueled rocket into orbit. The Zhuque-3, developed by Beijing-based LandSpace, lifted off from a commercial test zone in northwest China and completed major flight milestones, the company announced on Wednesday. Footage released by […]

  • German party expels member for mimicking Hitler

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 12:05pm EST

    An AfD member has sparked controversy by making a speech reminiscent of the Nazi dictator over the weekend The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has expelled a member after he sparked controversy by delivering a speech reminiscent of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler at a youth event for the party over the weekend. Identified as […]

  • Merz approval rating hits record low

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 11:19am EST

    The right-wing AfD is the most popular party in Germany, according to a poll that suggests only 22% support the chancellor German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has seen his approval rating fall to a record low 22%, placing him below the lowest point recorded for his predecessor, Olaf Scholz.  According to a poll by the Forsa […]

  • German and Polish leaders clash over WWII reparations

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 10:17am EST

    Polish PM Donald Tusk reiterated that Warsaw is still waiting for Berlin to pay compensation for the war The longstanding issue of reparations for WW II crimes cast a shadow over a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Tuesday. In what is a highly sensitive historical grievance, Tusk […]

  • Musk makes prediction for next 12 years of US leadership

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 9:42am EST

    J.D. Vance will follow Donald Trump in the White House, the tech mogul has reportedly said Elon Musk has predicted that Vice President J.D. Vance will succeed Donald Trump as US president, and that the country will enter a “great 12-year span” of leadership that will include Trump’s current tenure and successive terms for Vance, […]

  • Former EU foreign policy chief charged with fraud and corruption

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 9:36am EST

    Federica Mogherini was detained and questioned earlier this week over misuse of EU funds Former top EU diplomat Federica Mogherini has been formally charged with procurement fraud, corruption, conflict of interest, and violation of professional secrecy, the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has announced. Mogherini, who was detained on Tuesday, served as both European Commission […]

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  • Belief in Russian defeat ‘a complete illusion’ – Belgium

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 9:13am EST

    Prime Minister Bart De Wever is opposed to funding Ukraine through a loan, which Kiev could repay only if Moscow agrees to pay war reparations Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has launched a new attack on the EU’s plan to use frozen Russian assets for a loan to Ukraine, describing it as “a complete […]

  • No security guarantees for Ukraine – Finnish PM

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 9:09am EST

    Petteri Orpo says there is a difference between aid and mutual defense obligations Finland will not offer Ukraine NATO-style security guarantees, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has declared. Kiev has been seeking formal security assurances from Western backers and insists they should come before any peace agreement with Moscow. Some media reports claimed that last month’s […]

  • Is Japan’s Iron Lady pushing her country towards war with China?

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 8:41am EST

    Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is aggressively encroaching on one of Beijing’s most sensitive red lines – Taiwan When Sanae Takaichi was elected president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in early October – and subsequently became the country’s first female prime minister later that month – the symbolism was immediate and global. She was […]

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  • Fabergé egg made for Russian tsar smashes auction record

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 6:36am EST

    A rare 1913 imperial ‘winter egg’ commissioned for Nicholas II has been sold for $30.2 million A Fabergé Imperial ‘Winter Egg’ commissioned for Russia’s last tsar, Nicholas II, sold for a record £22.9 ($30.2 million) at Christie’s in London on Tuesday, the auction house has announced. According to Christie’s, the public sale lasted about three […]

  • Hegseth slammed over cartoon ‘narcoterror’ meme

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 6:23am EST

    The US secretary of war shared an image of Franklin the Turtle firing a bazooka at supposed drug traffickers US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has sparked a backlash after posting an image showing a popular children’s cartoon character attacking what appear to be drug traffickers. This comes as the administration of US President Donald […]

  • Witkoff-Zelensky meeting canceled – media

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 5:42am EST

    The Ukrainian leader earlier said he expected “signals” from the US after talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, canceled a planned meeting with Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky in Europe and have flown back home, according to media reports. Zelensky earlier said he expected […]

  • Rubio names key obstacle in Ukraine talks

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 2:34am EST

    The issue of territory remains pivotal to a potential peace deal, the US secretary of state has said The principal obstacle to a peace deal between Moscow and Kiev is a strip of land in Russia’s Donbass that remains under Ukrainian control, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. His comments came after high-level […]

  • Diplomatic dance

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 1:34am EST

    No one ever said it would be easy to end the Ukraine conflict. Particularly since the Ukrainians and the Europeans are determined to continue the war. With so much resistance in the West, it is overlooked that Russia still has the option of winning on the battlefield. CrossTalking with Marko Gasic, Eike Hamer, and Johnny […]

  • Trump gave Maduro exit ultimatum – Reuters

    RT - Dec 3rd 2025 1:15am EST

    The safe passage offer reportedly lapsed, after which the US announced a no-fly zone over Venezuela US President Donald Trump gave his Venezuelan counterpart, Nicolas Maduro, an ultimatum to flee the country last month after months of increasing military pressure and deadly strikes on boats, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing anonymous sources. The call reportedly […]

  • Putin reveals new plans with China and India

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 3:00pm EST

    Moscow wants to bring economic cooperation with both nations to a new level by focusing on technology, the president has said Moscow wants to further develop its economic ties with its key trade partners, China and India, President Vladimir Putin said at the ‘Russia Calling!’ investment forum on Tuesday. Beijing and New Delhi have refused […]

  • US needs travel ban on ‘killer’ migrants – Homeland Security

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 1:27pm EST

    Kristi Noem’s call comes in the wake of last week’s attack on National Guard members by an asylum seeker in Washington, DC The US needs a sweeping travel ban on countries “flooding” America with criminal migrants, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has said. The call comes after an Afghan asylum seeker was identified as the […]

  • ‘Trump wants to re-establish economic ties with Moscow. Period. So no dissonance in these talks’ – Lawrence Wilkerson

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 1:16pm EST

    Witkoff is in Moscow, leaving Europe in a state of disbelief as it finds itself sidelined from a historic thaw between Washington and Moscow. In our latest episode, we’re diving into the historic shift brewing behind the Kremlin walls –could peace be on the horizon? Rick and Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to US […]

  • Pentagon ‘cut off’ communication with Germany – army chief

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 11:37am EST

    US defense contacts have stopped, according to the Bundeswehr’s Christian Freuding, as Berlin accelerates a major military buildup Communications between the Pentagon and the German Defense Ministry have been sharply reduced, the Atlantic has reported, citing German Lieutenant General Christian Freuding.   After years of being able to contact American defense officials “day and night,” Freuding, […]

  • Kiev will have to make ‘painful concessions’ to achieve peace – German foreign minister

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 11:13am EST

    Ukraine may need to hold a referendum on territorial changes as part of an agreement with Russia, Johann Wadephul has said An end to the Ukraine conflict will most likely require “painful concessions” from Kiev, including on territorial issues, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has said. Its chance to stop the hostilities has “never been […]

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  • US tells EU to hand back frozen Russian assets – Politico

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 10:56am EST

    The bloc wants to use the funds to back a “reparation loan” to Ukraine US officials want the EU to return Russia’s frozen assets once it signs a peace deal with Ukraine, contradicting the bloc’s plans to use them to finance Kiev, Politico reported on Tuesday, citing diplomats. EU leaders want to issue a €140 […]

  • The Epstein-Israel link nobody wants you to take seriously

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 10:26am EST

    While trafficking young girls, he was also part of an effort to export military-grade systems to governments around the world When I first moved to New York, I walked into my new dentist’s office and genuinely wondered whether I’d accidentally wandered into a Victoria’s Secret audition. The waiting room was full of stunning young women. […]

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  • Airbus confirms quality issue on A320 jets

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 8:37am EST

    The manufacturer has said the problem affects a limited number of planes and has been “contained”   European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has discovered a production issue affecting fuselage panels on several dozen of its best-selling A320-family airliners. The planemaker says the problem has been “contained” and that it is inspecting potentially impacted aircraft.  Airbus shares […]

  • Former top EU diplomat detained in anti-fraud raid – media

    RT - Dec 2nd 2025 8:12am EST

    Federica Mogherini has reportedly been taken into custody by Belgian police as part of a probe into alleged misuse of EU funds The former vice-president of the European Commission, Federica Mogherini, is being held by authorities amid a police investigation into alleged misuse of EU funds, Belgian and French media reported on Tuesday. Belgian police […]