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Venezuela seeks military support from Russia, China, and Iran

Venezuela has reportedly reached out to Russia, China, and Iran for military assistance as tensions with the United States continue to escalate, according to...

India to keep buying Russian Oil despite U.S. pressure, says state refiner

India’s state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) says it will continue importing Russian crude oil as long as purchases comply with international sanctions. “We are absolutely...

Russian military-linked aircraft lands in Venezuela amid growing U.S. tensions

A Russian Ilyushin Il-76 transport aircraft linked to Moscow’s military and the former Wagner mercenary group has landed in Caracas, Venezuela, sparking renewed speculation...

Russia’s unique Burevestnik missile: Infographic

Russia has completed tests of the Burevestnik unlimited-range cruise missile with a nuclear engine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. Russian President Vladimir Putin described the...

Putin the ‘most popular leader in the world’ – Tucker Carlson

Russian President Vladimir Putin is the most popular leader globally, according to American journalist Tucker Carlson, who credited the Russian leader’s focus on national...

Trump responds to Russian test of unlimited-range cruise missile

Moscow and Washington are not “playing games” with nuclear deterrence, the US president has said. Washington and Moscow “are not playing games” with nuclear deterrence,...

Fentanyl kingpin ‘Brother Wang’ extradited to US after dramatic escape and global pursuit

Chinese drug lord Zhi Dong Zhang, known as “Brother Wang,” has been extradited to the U.S. after a dramatic international chase involving Mexico, Cuba,...

U.S. announces new sanctions on Russian oil giants

The United States has announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, targeting two of its largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, along with...

Sweden to revive Cold War-era food reserves

Sweden will begin rebuilding national food and grain reserves for the first time since the Cold War, citing the growing risk of conflict with...

The EU isn’t at war with Russia – it’s at war with the minds of its own citizens

European leaders are trying to gaslight their populations into believing that it’s Moscow that wants a fight, not them. Among other things, this particular moment...

Von der Leyen issues ultimatum to Serbia

The European Commission president said Serbia must align with the bloc’s anti-Russian sanctions if it wants to become a member. Serbia will not be able...

Russia hands over its JFK assassination files to U.S. lawmaker

The declassified Soviet-era documents are from the archives in Moscow, the diplomats said. The Russian ambassador to the US has given Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina...

Moscow comments on Assad poisoning rumours

The former Syrian leader and his family are safe and living in the Russian capital without any issues, foreign minister Sergey Lavrov has said. Russian...

Trump’s peacemaking efforts undeniable – Putin

The Russian leader has commented on whether the US president deserves a Nobel Prize. The efforts that US President Donald Trump is putting into resolving...

France claims to have detained ‘Russian shadow fleet’ tanker

Moscow says it has no information about the vessel and has accused Western Europe of undermining freedom of commercial navigation. France has said it has...

Lavrov tells UN Russia has no plans to attack EU or NATO

In a speech to the UN General Assembly, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow has no intention of attacking NATO or EU states...

Western Europe is in the midst of cultural suicide

Alexander Markovics, co-founder of Austria’s Identitarian Movement, believes liberal Europe has lost its way – but it has a beacon to steer itself right...

Moldova conducts mass arrests citing ‘Russian influence’

Moldovan authorities have arrested 74 people ahead of the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections. Moldovan police have arrested 74 people on suspicion of preparing unrest ahead...

Putin grants citizenship to former Biden aide

Former US Senate staffer and RT contributor Tara Reade applied for asylum in the country two years ago. Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a...

Putin makes nuclear treaty offer to U.S. (full text)

While Moscow is ready to respond to any threats, it continues to prioritize diplomacy, the Russian president has said. Russian President Vladimir Putin has said...

Russia responds to Estonia’s airspace violation claim

Moscow denies its fighter jets crossed the NATO state’s border. The Russian Defense Ministry has denied that its warplanes entered Estonia’s airspace on Friday. The Baltic...

German farmer prosecuted over gift from Russia

The man is accused of violating sanctions for getting a package worth less than $32. A farmer is facing criminal prosecution in Germany over receiving...

Polish PM defends his Trump Russiagate claim

Donald Tusk previously echoed 2016 allegations and accused the US president of having ties with Moscow. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said he doesn’t...

Bulgaria debunks von der Leyen jet claims

The EU Commission president claimed that Russia had interfered with her airplane’s navigation systems. There is no evidence Russia interfered with European Commission President Ursula...

Moscow dismisses ‘preposterous’ von der Leyen jet claims

Reports that the EC president’s jet was forced to circle for an hour before landing in Bulgaria have not been verified. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman...

EU claim Russia blocked von der Leyen jet GPS is false – Flightradar

A bloc spokesperson had accused Moscow of “blatant interference” and of subjecting the aircraft to electronic jamming. Flight-tracking website Flightradar24 has refuted allegations made by...

Putin calls for international focus on ‘traditional values’

Russia earlier said the West is using propaganda on gender relations to undermine its statehood. Traditional values are being sidelined internationally and must be brought...

Car rams into Russian consulate in Australia (Video)

A police officer was injured as the suspect drove onto the diplomatic premises in Sydney. A man has been arrested after a car crashed through...

Putin arrives in China for SCO summit and Victory Day (VIDEO)

The Russian president is set to meet with the Chinese, Indian, and other world leaders during a packed four-day visit. President Vladimir Putin has arrived...

Von der Leyen calls Putin a ‘predator’

The European Commission chief has again invoked the “Russian threat” to justify EU militarization. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has escalated her anti-Russia...

Modi to hold talks with Xi and Putin in China

The Indian PM will be in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that he will hold...

Ukraine adds Woody Allen to state-linked ‘kill list’

The Mirotvorets website has accused the Hollywood legend of “participating in Russian propaganda event”. World-famous US filmmaker Woody Allen has been added to the list...

BBC warns about RT’s global influence

Russian news organisations are expanding despite being banned in the West, the UK state broadcaster has reported. Russian media organizations are expanding their reach internationally...

Gabbard contradicts key Russiagate claim

Moscow had no preference for either candidate in the 2016 US presidential election, the American intel chief has said. Russia did not favor Donald Trump...

Lavrov confirms Trump invited to visit Russia

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced on Tuesday that US President Donald Trump has been invited to visit Russia. "He has an invitation, as you...

Bondi orders Grand Jury in Russiagate probe

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to begin legal proceedings into allegations that the Russiagate scandal was a politically motivated smear campaign...

Chief suspects in Moscow 2024 massacre plead guilty

The terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall last spring killed 149 people and injured hundreds more. Four men charged over the terrorist attack on...

Trump blasts Russiagate hoax as ‘biggest scandal in American history’

A newly declassified annex to the 2023 Durham Report is said to have exposed a deep state coverup. US President Donald Trump has denounced the...

Putin announces completion of first mass-production Oreshnik

The hypersonic missile system is already being delivered to Russia’s forces, the president has said. The first mass produced Oreshnik hypersonic missile system has entered...

Declassified document links Russiagate hoax to Soros

The billionaire’s foundation was allegedly involved in the 2016 smear campaign and in instigating the FBI probe into the collusion claim. A newly unclassified document...

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