Source link Eswatini, which recognizes Taiwan as an independent state, fears that China could oppose its membership The Kingdom of Eswatini, formerly Swaziland, is considering joining the BRICS group with the aim of diversifying economic ties and boosting development, local media reported on Sunday, citing the southern African nation’s foreign ministry. The political department of […]
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NASA head hopes for peace in space with Russia — RT World News
Source link The US doesn’t want “other issues” to interfere with the orbital partnership The US is hoping to continue its longstanding peaceful cooperation with Russia in space, NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said on Thursday, responding to Washington’s claims about Moscow’s nuclear weapons in orbit. Nelson spoke with CNN ahead of the expected landing of […]
US dampens Ukraine’s NATO hopes — RT World News
Source link Membership for Kiev can only come after the conflict with Moscow ends, a State Department official has said Ukraine should not expect to become a NATO member at the bloc’s key summit later this year, a senior US State Department official has said. In an interview with the Ukrainian daily Suspilne on Friday, […]
Ukraine shouldn’t get hopes up over NATO bid – UK — RT World News
Source link Britain’s envoy to the military bloc has told Kiev not to expect significant progress on its membership aspirations at the next summit Ukraine should not hold out hope of significant progress with its NATO membership bid at the military bloc’s next summit, the UK’s ambassador to the organization, David Quarrey, has warned. Western […]
EU commission chief hopes for ‘consensus’ with protesting farmers — RT World News
Source link The European bloc must overcome the “polarization” stemming from agricultural disputes, Ursula von der Leyen has said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed hope that new “strategic dialogue” will defuse the ongoing farmers’ protests over environmental regulations. “We all have the same sense of urgency that things have to improve,” […]
West’s ‘breakdancing’ is blocking Ukraine peace hopes – Lavrov — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link It takes two to tango in diplomacy but Kiev and its backers are all “dancing solo,” the Russian foreign minister has said Kiev and its Western partners are showing no interest in resolving the Ukraine conflict at the negotiating table, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said. He also claimed that NATO members […]
Libya hopes for breakthrough in ties with Russia
Source link The oil-rich country is seeking stabilization after the NATO-backed overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi more than a decade ago Libya is working to improve its economy by strengthening ties with Russia, the leader of the Libya’s High State Council (HSC), Mohammed Takala, said in an interview published by TASS News on Tuesday. The Libyan […]
Türkiye in no rush to fulfill Sweden’s NATO hopes – Reuters — RT World News
Source link The news agency claims Ankara said it would not ratify Stockholm’s bid in time for a NATO ministerial meeting next week NATO will be unable to officially induct Sweden at next week’s meeting of foreign ministers, member Türkiye has reportedly notified the military bloc. Reuters cited anonymous sources on Wednesday as saying Ankara […]