Source link The ‘Marine Security Belt’ maneuvers saw sailors free a vessel ‘hijacked’ by pirates in the Gulf of Oman The Russian Navy has concluded joint drills with their Chinese and Iranian colleagues in the Gulf of Oman. The ‘Marine Security Belt’ exercise featured more than 20 vessels, as well as helicopters, and focused on […]
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US State Dept requesting funds to counter Russia and China in Africa — RT Africa
Source link The money is intended to be used to “revive democracy and protect human rights” on the continent The US State Department has requested $322.5 million for the 2025 fiscal year to bolster operations in Africa, including in response to Chinese and Russian activities, according to a press release on Monday. The funds are […]
Russia, China and Iran launch joint naval exercise — RT World News
Source link Ships of the Russian, Chinese and Iranian navies are holding a joint exercise in the Arabian Sea this week, staging from the port of Chah Bahar in the Gulf of Oman. The wargames, dubbed “Maritime Security Belt,” are scheduled to run between March 12 and March 15 and involve vessels and aircraft from […]
China wants Russia at Ukraine peace talks – SCMP — RT World News
Source link Beijing reportedly told EU officials that no settlement can be discussed without Moscow China and Switzerland are working behind the scenes to get Russia invited to the proposed Swiss-hosted talks aimed at ending the fighting between Kiev and Moscow, the South China Morning Post reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. […]
India doubles troop strength on border with China – Bloomberg — RT India
Source link New Delhi’s relations with Beijing have remained strained since a deadly clash in 2020 India is in the process of reassigning 10,000 soldiers to the western sector of its disputed border with China, Bloomberg reported Thursday, citing unnamed officials. Another 9,000 troops already deployed along the frontier are to be brought under a […]
China to ‘test waters’ on Ukraine peace – SCMP — RT World News
Source link Beijing’s special envoy for Eurasia is currently traveling from Moscow to Kiev via the EU China’s special representative for Eurasian affairs, Li Hui, is expected to promote Ukraine peace talks during his ongoing trip to Europe, the South China Morning Post reported on Tuesday, citing sources. According to the report, the diplomat, who […]
US could ban state oil sales to China – Bloomberg — RT Business News
Source link The measure has been proposed in a funding bill unveiled by lawmakers in Washington China could be banned from buying oil from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) under new provisions in budget legislation unveiled by Congress on Sunday, Bloomberg has reported. Lawmakers in Washington are seeking to prevent China from purchasing crude […]
China unveils ‘ambitious’ economic goals — RT Business News
Source link The 2024 GDP target has been set at around 5%, despite economic challenges at home and worldwide Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday unveiled the country’s economic development program for 2024, promising steps to “transform” the national growth model and eliminate risks brought about by a recent slew of bankruptcies in the property […]
Here’s why many countries prefer China over the US — RT World News
Source link Washington’s evangelical desire to re-create the world in its own image has hit a roadblock because not everyone wants to be converted China is the world’s largest economy, in terms of purchasing power. It occupies a well embedded space in political affairs, and seeks greater involvement in international security issues. Meanwhile, it also […]
US sanctions threaten world order – China — RT World News
Source link Beijing will take all necessary measures to protect the rights and interests of its enterprises, the Chinese Commerce Ministry has said Washington’s latest round of sanctions against Russia and its partners, including China, is yet another example of US “economic coercion” undermining global trade relations, China’s Commerce Ministry said on Monday. The US […]
China lashes out at latest Russia sanctions — RT Business News
Source link The Western restrictions pose a threat to global supply chains, according to the Commerce Ministry Beijing firmly opposes restrictions placed on its companies as part of the latest sanctions imposed on Moscow by Western countries, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Monday. The US announced a new batch of sanctions against Russia on […]
China snapping up stranded Russian crude – Bloomberg — RT Business News
Source link A number of tankers with Sokol grade oil have reportedly been stranded off the coast of India due to Western sanctions Chinese refiners have been snapping up cargoes of Russia’s Far East Sokol grade oil that have been stranded off the coast of India due to Western sanctions and thus undeliverable, Bloomberg has […]
China lashes out at ‘agent of trouble’ NATO — RT World News
Source link The conflict in Ukraine is closely related to the bloc’s eastward expansion, Beijing’s UN envoy has said NATO should cease its “saber-rattling” and start promoting global peace, Chinese envoy Zhang Jun has said at a UN Security Council meeting dedicated to the second anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine. The struggle between Moscow […]
Ukraine ready to go to war with China if US asks – MP — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Kiev is a “valuable ally” for Washington, Aleksey Goncharenko said while demanding more funding Kiev is ready to assist the US in a war against any enemy, be it Iran, North Korea, or China, a senior Ukrainian MP has said, claiming that his country would prove to be a valuable military ally. In […]
China promises payback for UK sanctions — RT World News
Source link The latest British restrictions on Chinese firms have no basis in international law, Beijing has said The decision by the UK to blacklist Chinese companies as part of a new round of sanctions against Russia won’t be left without a response, the Chinese embassy in London has said. On Thursday, Britain announced more […]