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Wed, 20 May 2026 08:24:04 +0000Kremlin responds to ‘borderline crazy’ threat from NATO state
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has described Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys’ remarks about Kaliningrad as “borderline crazy” Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 20 May 2026 04:08:02 +0000Most popular German party disproportionally targeted by violent attacks
The Alternative for Germany party was the target of most violent offenses against politicians in 2025, according to government data Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 20 May 2026 02:53:32 +0000Putin and Xi hold talks in Beijing: LIVE UPDATES, VIDEOS
Chinese President Xi Jinping is hosting an official welcoming ceremony for Russian President Vladimir Putin, opening a packed day of talks Read Full Article at RT.com
Wed, 20 May 2026 01:47:56 +0000Defying Western pressure: Russia and China deepen economic partnership
Russia and China have deepened economic cooperation while promoting a more multipolar global order Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 23:22:21 +0000Senate advances bill to limit Trump’s Iran war powers
The US Senate has advanced a resolution to curb President Donald Trump’s authority to continue military operations against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 22:39:56 +0000US to cut wartime troop commitments to NATO – Reuters
The Pentagon reportedly plans to “significantly scale down” the size of the forces that Europe can rely on during a conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:49:47 +0000China is Russia’s ‘most powerful strategic partner’ – Putin investment envoy (VIDEO)
China is Russia’s most powerful strategic partner, cooperating on AI, logistics, and infrastructure, Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 19:37:32 +0000‘Not logical’ to give protection to Ukrainian males – EU special envoy
Brussels should strip fighting-age Ukrainians of protection to avoid sending “controversial” signals to Kiev, an EU special envoy has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:53:50 +0000Trump vs Massie in Kentucky: Is Israel breaking MAGA?
Kentucky’s Republican primary is a showdown between Thomas Massie and the entire weight of the Trump-backed pro-Israel establishment Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 18:35:48 +0000NATO state rejects Israeli ambassador
Croatian President Zoran Milanovic has refused to approve Israel’s proposed envoy to Zagreb, citing disagreements with West Jerusalem Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 17:04:45 +0000Washington helped wanted Polish ex-minister flee to US – Reuters
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau helped former Polish Justice Minister Zbigniew Ziobro get a US visa, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:35:12 +0000NATO’s nuclear moves will not go unanswered – Moscow
Russia has said it cannot ignore the buildup of NATO’s nuclear capabilities, particularly through France’s new strategy Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 16:16:28 +0000WATCH violent protests in Bolivia over cost-of-living crisis
Violent clashes erupted in Bolivia’s capital La Paz as protesters demanded that President Rodrigo Paz resign over rising costs of living Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:49:33 +0000EU to rely on cow manure amid Iran war fertilizer crisis – Politico
The EU will rely on cow manure rather than suspending tariffs on Russian imports amid an Iran war fertilizer shortage, Politico has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:30:35 +0000Putin arrives in China (VIDEO)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Xi Jinping Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:29:19 +0000Greenlanders not ‘guinea pigs’ for US – health minister
Greenland’s health minister has condemned an unofficial visit by a US doctor to assess the island’s healthcare system Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 15:04:55 +0000Ukrainians confront press gangs in Lviv (VIDEOS)
Videos purportedly filmed in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv show heated confrontations between civilians and military draft patrols Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:51:53 +0000Ruble top performer against US dollar – Bloomberg
The Russian ruble has become the world’s best-performing currency against the US dollar in the second quarter, Bloomberg has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:19:01 +0000Why the 2026 World Cup is already a disaster
FIFA should postpone the 2026 World Cup, citing war, fan safety risks, and double standards after Russia’s exclusion Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 14:06:33 +0000US blocks travelers from Ebola outbreak zones
The US has banned travelers from Ebola-hit African countries after nearly 400 suspected cases were reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 13:28:19 +0000Israel detains former South African envoy on Gaza aid mission
South African humanitarian Faizel Moosa has been detained by Israeli forces while taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:16:38 +0000Russia-China strategic partnership turns 30: How former rivals became close friends
Putin to arrive in China for talks as strategic partnership between the two countries turns 30 Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:11:36 +0000Zelensky aide’s jailing was a warning from Washington – ex-Ukrainian diplomat (VIDEO)
The criminal case against former Zelensky aide Andrey Yermak reflects growing Western pressure, ex-diplomat Andrey Telizhenko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:04:13 +0000UK job losses hit five-year high amid Iran war
UK employers cut 100,000 jobs in April as rising energy costs tied to the Iran war squeezed businesses, ONS data showed Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:56:52 +0000Nigeria gripped by legal battle over fuel imports
Nigeria’s fuel marketers have warned that Dangote’s lawsuit over import licenses could threaten supply and competition Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:15:42 +0000Ex-Belgian diplomat dies before Lumumba murder trial
Belgian diplomat Etienne Davignon has died before facing trial over the 1961 assassination of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 11:10:03 +0000NATO country shoots down alleged Ukrainian drone
Estonia has shot down an alleged Ukrainian drone over its territory for the first time, the country’s defense minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:29:12 +0000OpenAI defeats Musk in court
A jury has rejected Musk’s claims that Sam Altman orchestrated an unlawful shift of the artificial intelligence firm to a for-profit model Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 10:25:54 +0000Russia and China are building something America cannot break
Putin’s China visit shows how Russia-China trust has made Washington’s old triangle strategy harder to sustain in a changing world order Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:33:32 +0000China-Russia-US relations: Zero-sum is gone for good
As Xi hosts Trump and Putin, Beijing is proving it can engage both powers at once without turning global politics into a zero-sum game Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:27:44 +0000Fuel price hike protests turn deadly in Kenya (VIDEOS)
Kenya’s government has said four people were killed and over 30 others injured on Monday during violent protests against fuel hikes Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 09:05:42 +0000Russian MOD details ongoing nuclear drill
The Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed large-scale nuclear exercise with Belarus Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:54:28 +0000Ukraine preparing strikes on Russia from NATO country – Moscow
Latvia will allow Ukraine to target Russia with drones from its territory, the Foreign Intelligence Service has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:31:00 +0000Russian true crime podcaster sentenced after firebombing police
A Russian true crime podcaster has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after being manipulated into an arson attack on a police facility Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 08:00:30 +0000Israeli forces storm Gaza-bound aid flotilla
Israeli forces have seized 39 out of 51 boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid for Gaza, the organizers have said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 07:31:08 +0000EU nation urges NATO to attack Russian exclave
NATO should strike Russia’s Kaliningrad Region to make a point to Moscow, the Lithuanian foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 03:12:47 +0000Where do Russian and Chinese foreign policy interests align?
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Beijing will coincide with the 25-year anniversary of the historic Russia-China cooperation pact Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 02:13:32 +0000Putin playing ‘long game’ with European NATO states – ex-CIA analyst (VIDEO)
President Vladimir Putin is waiting until hostile and unpopular European leaders are displaced, Ray McGovern has told RT’s Rick Sanchez Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:07:21 +0000Dispatches from ground zero of the woke reich
The epicenter of wokeism is crumbling, but the alphabet empire and its enablers are still clinging to life Read Full Article at RT.com
Tue, 19 May 2026 00:06:21 +0000Putin addresses Chinese people ahead of official visit (VIDEO)
President Vladimir Putin has recorded a video address to the people of China ahead of his official visit to Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 23:07:40 +0000Decade of strategic partnership: Key Putin-Xi meetings that shaped Russia-China ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping have held more than 40 meetings over the past 13 years Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 22:51:05 +0000Trump delays ‘very major attack’ on Iran
The US Department of War remains on standby for a full-scale assault unless Tehran accepts a deal on Washington’s terms Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 21:57:45 +0000Iran wants to hand over nuclear stockpile to Russia – media
Iran has reportedly expressed its readiness to hand over its nuclear stockpile to Russia as part of a revised proposal to the US Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 20:00:34 +0000Kremlin details Putin’s official visit to China
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will discuss a range of issues in Beijing, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:58:18 +0000Three killed in California mosque shooting (GRAPHIC VIDEO)
Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, and two suspected teenage shooters are also dead Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:28:29 +0000Ban lifted on Russian gymnasts
World Gymnastics has lifted sanctions on Russian and Belarusian athletes, allowing them to compete under the national flag and anthem Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:23:09 +0000Europe’s search for a Putin negotiator deadlocked
The EU is reportedly considering Angela Merkel, Alexander Stubb, and Mario Draghi as potential envoys to Russian President Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:46:09 +0000US extends Russian oil waiver
The US Treasury has once again renewed a sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:16 +0000Why Trump’s China trip signifies the end of American primacy
Washington no longer confronts Beijing from a position of unquestioned domination Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:16:56 +0000Iran conflict cost global businesses $25 bn – Reuters
Firms have been hit by soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz blockade, the outlet has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:09:31 +0000Russian military holds joint nuclear exercise with ally
Russia and Belarus have launched a joint nuclear drill focused on concealed deployment and long-distance maneuvering, Minsk has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 15:02:12 +0000India pushes back against Western criticism
India called out a “lack of understanding” after the Dutch PM reportedly raised issues of press freedom and minorities during Modi’s visit Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:53:52 +0000Trump posts AI slop featuring shackled alien
US President Donald Trump has posted a slew of AI-generated images featuring a tied-up alien and futuristic space battles Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:40:40 +0000Ebola ‘does not respect borders’ – South African leader
South African President Ramaphosa has called for urgent cross-border collaboration to contain Ebola outbreaks in Central and East Africa Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:33:30 +0000Tanzania-Russia cooperation key to food security – minister
Deeper agricultural ties with Russia could strengthen food security and support job growth, a Tanzanian minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 14:24:46 +0000EU names deadline for ‘mother of all deals’
EU-India trade deal can be signed by year-end, Ursula von der Leyen has said as Narendra Modi visits Europe Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:40:18 +0000Ex-Zelensky aide accused of money laundering released after posting $3.2 million bail
Former Zelensky chief of staff Andrey Yermak has been freed after posting multimillion-dollar bail in a money laundering case Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 13:16:23 +0000Why world attention is turning eastward as global leaders visit China
As war spreads and old institutions stall, Beijing is emerging as the key venue for crisis diplomacy and great-power talks Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 12:55:02 +0000North Atlantic separation: What might follow a NATO divorce
The decoupling of US and European armies is accelerating as Washington no longer sees Europe as a priority Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:37:47 +0000Rwandan genocide suspect dies in detention
The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals has announced that Rwandan genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga has died in custody Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:20:01 +0000Iran to sue US and Israel over attacks on cultural sites
Iran will take the US and Israel to court over attacks on its cultural sites, the Foreign Ministry in Tehran has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:52:52 +0000WHO declares global Ebola emergency
The WHO has declared a global Ebola emergency after outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda linked to the Bundibugyo strain Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:34:46 +0000Global birth rates plunged after smartphones – FT
Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be accelerating the global fertility slump, the Financial Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 10:04:57 +0000Moscow to help African nation fight Ebola outbreak
The Russian health watchdog has said it will send specialists, logistical support, and Ebola tests to help Uganda fight an outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:57:05 +0000Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for Moscow drone raid – MOD
The Russian military has carried out a large-scale missile and drone strike against Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:50:19 +0000Gulf of Oman could become ‘graveyard’ for US fleet – Iran
Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US warships enforcing a blockade of Iran could face military retaliation Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:21:29 +0000Dozens of schoolchildren abducted in Nigeria
Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted more than 40 students from a school in Borno State in Nigeria Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:34:46 +0000Colombian mercenary admits Ukraine deployment was a mistake (VIDEO)
Colombian mercenary William Andres Gallego Orozco was captured and treated by Russian forces after being wounded on the Ukraine front line Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 08:19:18 +0000Taiwan defends US arms sales as ‘deterrent’ against Beijing
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has defended US arms purchases after Donald Trump described them as leverage in talks with Beijing Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 07:55:52 +0000Trump threatens Iran: ‘Clock is ticking’
US President Donald Trump has issued a new threat to Iran as indirect peace talks between the sides remain stalled Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 04:07:14 +0000UAE reports drone strike on nuclear power plant
An unidentified drone has struck the electrical grid of the UAE’s nuclear power plant, officials say Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 03:03:17 +0000Israel to build IDF compound on site of demolished UN office in Jerusalem
Israel has approved plans for a new military compound at the location of the former UN office in Jerusalem after seizing the site in 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com
Mon, 18 May 2026 00:37:32 +0000US manufacturing ‘fraudulent case’ for invasion – Cuban foreign minister
Cuba says the US government and media are working to create a “fraudulent” rationale for an invasion Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 23:42:37 +0000Domestic demand driving Russia’s economic growth – minister
Domestic demand is expected to remain the key driver of economic growth in Russia, Economic Development Minister Maksim Reshetnikov has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 22:46:34 +0000Canada reverses top honor after kids’ charity co-founder convicted of raping minors
Governor General of Canada Mary Simon has stripped Peter Dalglish, a famous aid worker and convicted pedophile, of the country’s top honor Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 21:38:52 +0000US Navy planes collide during airshow (VIDEO)
Two US Navy electronic warfare aircraft collided mid-air and crashed during an airshow in Idaho Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 21:08:44 +0000EU natural gas stockpiling at record low – Gazprom
The EU has shown record-low rates of filling its underground gas storage facilities for three consecutive days this week Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 16:51:56 +0000Planned EU move to damage key Ukrainian export – FT
Ukrainian officials and manufacturers are alarmed over an upcoming sharp reduction of the EU’s import quota, the Financial Times has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:46:04 +0000In China, Xi let Trump play the suitor
As US President Trump showered XI with praise and soft‑pedalled outcomes, Beijing held its line on Taiwan, Iran and Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 14:14:29 +0000Merz and Trump weaponize each other’s problems
As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are focusing on critiquing each other’s crises while dodging their own mounting failures Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:32:36 +0000Israeli extremist filmed attacking Palestinian farmer (VIDEO)
Video posted online purportedly shows a blindfolded Palestinian farmer being restrained in a field in the occupied West Bank Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 13:30:14 +0000Largest US children’s hospital to launch ‘detransition clinic’
Texas Children’s Hospital will create the first “detransition clinic” in the US, the Justice Department has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 12:58:36 +0000Indian national killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow
At least one Indian national was killed and three others wounded amid a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow Region Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:45:43 +0000US officials want UAE to seize Iranian island – Telegraph
Some US officials are reportedly encouraging the United Arab Emirates to seize Iran’s Lavan island in the Persian Gulf Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 10:01:05 +0000Three killed in major Ukrainian drone raid on Moscow: What we know so far (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
Three civilians were killed and more than a dozen others wounded in a Ukrainian drone attack targeting Moscow, the authorities have said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 07:07:27 +0000Thousands of cyclists compete in new Russian amateur road race (VIDEO)
Russia’s amateur 504-km-long cycling race has started in Kostroma; the event combines road racing with tourism along the Golden Ring route Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 05:30:35 +0000Three civilians killed in Ukrainian drone attack near Moscow – governor
Three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone raid on Moscow Region, Governor Andrey Vorobyev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 04:19:22 +0000UK’s Starmer could quit as prime minister – Daily Mail
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is considering stepping down after less than two years in office, according to a report in the Daily Mail Read Full Article at RT.com
Sun, 17 May 2026 01:22:13 +0000France opens probe into Jamal Khashoggi killing
A French judge will examine complaints filed by rights groups accusing Saudi Crown Prince of complicity in the murder of Jamal Khashoggi Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 23:36:48 +0000Bulgaria wins Eurovision amid massive boycott over Israeli participation
Bulgaria has won this year’s Eurovision, which was marked by protests and an unprecedented boycott over Israel’s participation Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 22:57:18 +0000US cancels troop deployment to Poland amid tensions with allies
The US has canceled a planned troop deployment to Poland, highlighting growing tensions between President Donald Trump and European allies Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 20:54:21 +0000Russian nuclear chief details Ukrainian attacks on Zaporozhye plant
Russia’s Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant was attacked twice by Ukrainian drones over the past week, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 18:55:07 +0000US and Israel preparing to renew attack on Iran next week – NYT
The US and Israel could potentially renew their aggression against Iran as early as next week, the NYT has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:52:06 +0000Dozen injured after car rams into people in Italy
At least twelve people have sustained injuries, with four in critical condition, in a car-ramming incident in the Italian city of Modena Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 17:21:42 +0000The Spoiled Prince of Kiev: Zelensky has deceived and ruined his country with Western help
An ex-aide’s public break with Zelensky lays bare corruption, lies and coercion – while Western backing keeps his system alive Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 15:28:33 +0000EU ‘not very relevant’ on global stage – ex-foreign policy chief
The EU should create a new core group of nations and abandon its unanimity decision-making principles, Josep Borrell has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 13:52:26 +0000Trump claims top ISIS commander killed (VIDEO)
Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command of Islamic State globally, was killed in Nigeria, US President Donald Trump has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:48:11 +0000Beijing can no longer treat Moscow as a junior partner
Russia and China are being pushed toward deeper strategic interdependence by sanctions, energy security, geography and Eurasian trade routes Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 12:23:46 +0000Massive crowds gather in London for anti-immigration march (VIDEOS)
Massive crowds have gathered in central London for the anti-immigration Unite the Kingdom rally amid a heavy police presence Read Full Article at RT.com
Sat, 16 May 2026 11:46:11 +0000US no longer ‘land of opportunity’ – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he would no longer recommend the US for study or work, citing a deteriorating “social climate” Read Full Article at RT.com