Source link Official data shows that crude imports from Moscow jumped more than 40% year-on-year in January Sales of Russian oil to India have continued to rise in 2024, despite the pressure from Western sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine conflict, according to trade data from New Delhi’s Commerce Ministry. The figures show that India’s […]
Leader of ‘Norman Brigade’ mercenary group killed in Ukraine – media — RT World News
Source link A French-Canadian mercenary fighting for Kiev and alleged leader of the so-called ‘Norman Brigade’ private military group has been killed, Canadian broadcaster CTV News reported on Tuesday. Reports about the death of the mercenary, identified as 36-year-old Jean-Francois Ratelle from Quebec, first circulated through social media, the outlet said. According to media reports, […]
Top US Senator tells Ukraine to draft younger soldiers — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Lindsey Graham has said he cannot believe Kiev is allowing its youth to stay in the rear US Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) has urged the Ukrainian parliament to pass a highly controversial mobilization bill that would lower the minimum conscription age from 27 to 25 to compensate for battlefield losses. At the […]
NATO troops active in Ukraine – El Pais — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Western personnel are on the ground to oversee Kiev’s use of foreign-supplied weapons, the newspaper has claimed Active and former military personnel from NATO states have long been operating in Ukraine, overseeing Kiev’s use of Western-supplied weapons, El Pais reported on Monday. The US-led military bloc has been involved “in virtually every possible […]
Berlin displaying ‘shameful weakness’ by not calling Putin president – Medvedev — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link The German government has vowed not use the Russian leader’s official title, having criticized the election process Berlin’s decision not to refer to Russian President Vladimir Putin by his proper title in government documents is ridiculous and possibly a sign of a mental disorder, officials in Moscow have said. The diplomatic snub was […]
US warns African nation against ties with Russia and Iran — RT Africa
Source link Niger’s coup leaders have canceled a defense pact with Washington, citing a breach of diplomatic protocol A US delegation that traveled to Niger last week warned the new leadership of the West African nation about its potential relations with Russia and Iran, the Pentagon said on Monday. The statement followed an announcement by […]
France backs push to curb grain imports from Ukraine – Politico — RT Business News
Source link Poland’s prime minister previously called for an end to preferential trade rules granted to Kiev due to the conflict with Moscow France has supported Poland’s call for further restrictions on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products, Politico reported on Monday, citing three EU diplomats. This comes as mass protests by Polish farmers continue across […]
Why India’s Silicon Valley is running out of water — RT India
Source link Bengaluru’s IT professionals, many working for global tech giants, have to get in line for water as the city battles shortages Known as India’s Silicon Valley, with 67,000 registered information technology (IT) companies and counting, Bengaluru, once called “the air-conditioned city” for its salubrious climate and widespread gardens, is facing an unprecedented water […]
Erdogan considering military operations in Iraq and Syria — RT World News
Source link “Wherever there is a terrorist, we’ll find and eliminate him,“ the Turkish leader said Türkiye’s military is set to carry out operations to achieve full security along the country’s borders, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said. In January, Türkiye carried out a series of airstrikes and ground operations in northern Iraq and northern […]
Ukraine conflict won’t end this year – Türkiye — RT World News
Source link Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has expressed concern over a potential expansion of the hostilities into the region The Ukraine conflict is unlikely to be resolved anytime soon and has the potential to escalate even further, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. In an interview with CNN Turk on Monday, the foreign minister […]
Gaza suffers from ‘catastrophic’ hunger – global watchdog — RT World News
Source link A UN-backed report warns that mass death is imminent without an immediate ceasefire and food supplies Northern Gaza has already exceeded famine levels, the global hunger monitor said on Monday. Around 300,000 people remain trapped in the Palestinian enclave amid Israeli bombardment. The UN-backed report also warned that more than 70% of Gaza’s […]
EU boss calls for ‘war economy’ — RT World News
Source link The European bloc will double its production of artillery shells by the end of 2024, Charles Michel said The EU must reimagine its military strategy and drastically ramp up its defense production in order to help Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, European Council President Charles Michel said on Monday. He made […]
China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia – Politico — RT World News
Source link Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter. According to Politico, the message […]
EU candidate plans ‘LGBT propaganda’ bill — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link The ruling party of Georgia says that the measure will be supported by the public Mamuka Mdinaradze, who leads the Georgian Dream party in parliament, told reporters that the bill will be formally introduced this week. He accused LGBTQ advocacy group Tbilisi Pride and the UN of working behind the scenes to spread […]
Most Germans believe army can’t defend them – poll — RT World News
Source link Only 10% of Germans have confidence in the Bundeswehr’s defense capabilities, a fresh survey has shown A majority of Germans have little to no confidence in their military’s ability to defend the nation in case of attack, according to a new survey. Three quarters of respondents said they don’t believe in the Bundeswehr’s […]