Source link He claimed that the Russian leader was personally responsible for the opposition activist’s demise The US will unveil a new batch of sanctions against Russia in response to the death of jailed opposition activist and anti-corruption campaigner Alexey Navalny, President Joe Biden has said. He added that the restrictions will target Russian President […]
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Ukraine’s new top general reveals major change in strategy — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link Ukraine has “transitioned” from offensive operations to strategic defense, General Aleksandr Syrsky has told the German TV channel ZDF in an interview published on Tuesday. The interview was recorded several days before President Vladimir Zelensky appointed Syrsky commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in place of the sacked General Valery Zaluzhny. “The […]
Major Russian automaker planning to launch production in African nation – envoy — RT Africa
Source link Ethiopia and Russian carmaker Lada are working on plans to set up a production facility in the country, Moscow’s ambassador to Addis Ababa, Evgeny Terekhin, told RIA Novosti on Monday. According to the diplomat, Lada already has a foothold in the east African country and has established a reputation for reliability, making Ethiopia […]
CEO of major Nigerian bank killed in helicopter crash — RT Africa
Source link The head of Access Bank Group, Herbert Wigwe, was aboard a helicopter that went down in California in the US on Friday The CEO of Access Bank Group, one of Nigeria’s top financial institutions, Herbert Wigwe, perished in a helicopter crash near Nipton in southern California on Friday. Five more people who were […]
Russia and Ukraine conduct major prisoner exchange — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link A total of 100 Russian prisoners who were “in mortal danger” in Ukrainian captivity have been exchanged for the same number of Ukrainians, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday. The swap was facilitated by mediation from the United Arab Emirates. The Russian servicemen will be transported by plane to Moscow, where they […]
Biden gets a major boost from female voters – poll — RT World News
Source link The incumbent president has opened up a lead over challenger Donald Trump in the 2024 US election race Female voters have propelled US President Joe Biden into the lead over Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 race for the White House, a newly released survey has shown. A Quinnipiac University pollreleased on […]
Germany mulling stake sale in major gas importer – Bloomberg — RT Business News
Source link Uniper was nationalized after facing €40 billion in losses due to the halt in Russian gas supplies The German government is preparing to sell part of its 99% stake in the country’s major gas importer Uniper, which was bailed out during the energy crisis in 2022, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar […]
Here’s why the US can’t get along with the other major global powers — RT World News
Source link American elites believe in democracy at home and dictatorship abroad; that’s why the world is so dangerous right now Ukraine is a convenient, rather cheap tool for the US to weaken and contain Russia, and to force its European allies to keep their discipline and obey. This is all part of an international […]
India set for major boost to crude refining capacity – Bloomberg — RT India
Source link New Delhi is planning to increase fuel production by over 20% in the next five years India is poised to significantly increase its crude refining capacity in an effort to accommodate its growing demand for fuel, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The world’s third-largest crude oil importer, India, seeks to raise production of transport […]
Major internet domain outage reported in Russia — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link People across the country have been experiencing issues with access to websites on the national .ru domain Russia experienced a massive internet outage on Tuesday as people in several parts of the country reported trouble accessing various websites, including banking services, telecommunications operators, electronic commerce stores and even state services. It turned out […]
Ukraine uncovers major fraud in ammo procurement — RT World News
Source link The suspects tried to steal almost $40 million meant for mortar shells, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has said The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has said it uncovered a major embezzlement scheme in ammunition procurement involving high-ranking Defense Ministry officials and a private arms manufacturer. The five suspects tried to steal […]
Social networks are triggering a major war in Africa — RT Africa
Source link How information technology became a powerful tool to provoke armed conflict in any African state By Konstantin Pantserev, professor at St. Petersburg State University The issue of peace and security remains one of the key challenges facing African countries and an obstacle to sustainable development. Protests in Africa vary in nature and intensity. […]
Dead cat triggers major change at Russian Railways — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
Source link A pet cat ended up dead after getting thrown off a train by an attendant, the whole affair triggering a major scandal in Russia Twix the Cat, a pet feline thrown off a passenger train passing through the Russian city of Kirov, was confirmed dead on Saturday. Russian Railways (RZhD) offered its apologies […]
Tesla charging system collapses in major US city (PHOTOS) — RT World News
Source link Motorists were stuck in long lines at Tesla Supercharger stations thanks to plummeting temperatures Frigid winter weather in Chicago has caused major malfunctions at Tesla charging stations across the city, leaving drivers stranded at a series of “Tesla graveyards,” unable to power up their electric vehicles. Tesla owners were seen waiting in lengthy […]
Nordic country set for major gas investment in India – Bloomberg — RT India
Source link Demand from New Delhi for liquefied natural gas is expected to top 70 million tons annually Norway’s Crown LNG is set to invest more than $1 billion to construct a regasification terminal in India, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing the company. The facility, which will be built in the city of Kakinada and […]