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Scholz responds to rumours of planned meeting with Putin

The German Chancellor has refuted claims about an upcoming meeting with the Russian president, calling them baseless. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has denied claims that...

Why Dostoyevsky is trending on TikTok

How Russia’s darkest writer became trendy among British teenagers. Throughout December, the internet buzzed with surprise over the sudden popularity of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s novella White...

Breakaway European region switches off heating after Ukraine halts gas transit

Only medical facilities will be kept warm in Moldova’s breakaway region, the local energy company has said. Moldova’s breakaway region of Transnistria has halted heating...

Russia-Ukraine gas transit deal ends: Why it matters

Kiev has refused to prolong its five-year contract with Moscow despite appeals from EU states whose energy security is now in jeopardy. Russia has officially...

Russia halts gas supplies to EU via Ukraine

Slovakia has threatened to cut electricity to Kiev following the suspension. Russia has officially ceased gas transit through Ukraine as of 8am Moscow time on...

Moscow comments on government flight to US

The aircraft delivered Russian diplomats, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said. A passenger plane belonging to the ‘Rossiya’ special flight squadron was sent to...

Putin apologises over deadly plane crash

The flight from Azerbaijan suffered an incident in Russian airspace during a Ukrainian drone raid, the Kremlin has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin has called...

US Dollar’s share in global reserves plunges to 30-year low

The US dollar’s “weaponisation” against countries like Russia and Iran has increasingly fuelled the declining luster of the American currency. Nations, particularly in emerging markets,...

Azerbaijan Airlines names ‘likely’ cause of plane crash

The company has suspended flights from Baku to several Russian cities after the accident near Aktau due to “potential flight safety risks”. Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL)...

MFAT denies responsibility for seized Cook Islands ship

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) has clarified that the country is not responsible for a Cook Islands-registered vessel carrying Russian oil that...

Half of the West is doomed: Here’s why

Western Europe is falling behind rapidly, but its elites appear to be in denial. Only a few years ago, most of Western Europe seemed like...

RT winning ‘cognitive war’ – BBC boss

Tim Davie has told lawmakers that the British state broadcaster needs more money to compete with Russia and China. RT and Chinese media outlets are...

Is the Arctic really going to be iceless by 2050?

New scientific findings from a Russian research institute challenge the grim forecasts predicting that Arctic ice will disappear due to climate change. The Arctic will...

Alleged chemical provocations exposed by murdered Russian general: The main cases

Igor Kirillov spent years investigating incidents involving chemical and biological weapons. Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, who, along with his assistant, was killed on Tuesday...

Russian oil tankers damaged in Black Sea

Two Russian oil tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, have sustained heavy damage in the Black Sea during a severe storm, resulting in an oil spill...

Bill Clinton blames ‘mainstream media’ for Hillary’s defeat to Trump

The US has accused Russia of meddling in the 2016 presidential campaign, but has failed to provide evidence. Former US President Bill Clinton has blamed...

Assad in Moscow with family – Russian media

The Syrian president has been granted asylum in Russia, Kremlin sources say. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been granted asylum in Russia and is currently...

The Great Game in the Arctic: Why the region is the next flashpoint between superpowers

As global powers compete for dominance over vast resources and strategic routes, China and India too are eager to take on a larger role...

Russia bans adoptions to pro-transgender countries

The legislation applies to nations that allow both medical and legal gender reassignment. Russia has finalized a ban on the adoption of children to countries...

Russian scientists make alarming 5G discovery

Cellphone radiation has led to changes in the brain tissue of lab rats. Controlled exposure to the 5G radiation spectrum has resulted in changes to...

ICC to probe prosecutor who sought arrest of Netanyahu and Putin

Karim Khan, who brought war crime charges against the Israeli PM and Russian leader, is reportedly under a sexual abuse investigation. The International Criminal Court...

Putin congratulates ‘courageous’ Trump

The Russian president has said that he is ready for discussions with the US President-elect. Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Donald Trump on his...

Discredited ‘Russian hoax’ legacy media journalist threatens Musk

MSNBC host Rachel Maddow has reignited claims that Elon Musk’s ties to Russia pose a "national security threat", citing a recent Wall Street Journal...

$20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Google fine ‘symbolic’ – Kremlin

The unspeakable sum should prompt the company to heed the demands of banned Russian broadcasters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. The staggering fine of...

EU urges citizens to stockpile essentials in case of nuclear, cyber or chemical threats

The EU has advised citizens to prepare for potential emergencies, including nuclear or chemical threats, by stockpiling essential supplies to last at least three...

World’s heaviest cat dies despite weight-loss efforts

Kroshik, a Russian cat weighing an astounding 17kg and known as the world’s fattest feline, has died despite international efforts to help him lose...

Georgia’s pro-Western president calls for mass street protests

Salome Zurabishvili has said she does not recognize the Saturday parliamentary election results she blamed on Russia. Georgia’s president, Salome Zurabishvili, does not recognize the...

Putin addresses MI5 ‘nonsense’

The EU and UK’s own policies are causing unrest on their streets, the Russian leader has argued. Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed British intelligence...

Australian politician defiant after controversial interview with Russian media

Adrian McRae, a businessman and council member from Port Hedland, Australia, has come under fire from Western Australia Premier Roger Cook after an interview...

Watch: Triggered British diplomat manhandles Russian journalists

Britain’s deputy head of mission in Russia, Tom Dodd, was involved in a violent confrontation with reporters at Moscow's Vnukovo airport. Dodd, along with other...

Modi praises BRICS expansion ahead of summit in Kazan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the expansion of BRICS ahead of the 16th annual summit, emphasizing the inclusion of six new emerging...

New financial system to challenge US Dollar proposed at BRICS summit

At the upcoming BRICS summit Russia plans to introduce a new international financial system designed to bypass reliance on the US dollar and Western-controlled...

Julian Assange’s father visits Moscow

John Shipton, father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, has arrived in Moscow at the invitation of the BRICS Journalists Association and its co-chair, human...

Türkiye and Russia ban discord over safety and security concerns

Discord, the popular messaging and VoIP platform, has been banned in both Russia and Türkiye this week over safety and security concerns, following court...

Russia claims NATO and Ukraine planning chemical weapons false flag in Syria

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) has claimed that secret services from several NATO member states, along with Ukrainian counterparts, are preparing a false-flag chemical...

German couple arrested for ‘illegal’ RT broadcasts

A German man and his Ukrainian wife allegedly provided banned Russian channels. German authorities have arrested a couple suspected of providing RT and other Russian...

Putin orders changes to Russia’s nuclear doctrine

The president has suggested several new criteria that would merit a nuclear response. Russia should update its nuclear doctrine to clearly define circumstances that could...

Olaf Scholz has a sudden moment of clarity about Russia

Germany’s lame-duck chancellor appears to have had a moment of lucidity about engaging in diplomacy with Russia. Olaf Scholz, the German chancellor, has caused a...

Macron speaks out on Durov arrest

The French president has denied inviting the Telegram founder to dinner. French President Emmanuel Macron has denied having any advance knowledge of Telegram CEO Pavel...

Watch: Durov walk out of French court

Russian tech billionaire Pavel Durov was detained in Paris and formally indicted on multiple charges. Footage of Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov being released...

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