Source link CNN’s claim that Russia entertained the use of nukes in Ukraine doesn’t deserve an official response, Dmitry Peskov says A CNN report suggesting that Russian officials discussed the use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine is mere “speculation” that does not “merit any comment,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday. In an article […]
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VICE shuts down website and lays off ‘hundreds’ of staff — RT Entertainment
Source link Vice.com has stopped publishing new content and laid off several hundred employees, its CEO announced late on Thursday. The outlet once valued at billions of dollars had to be rescued from bankruptcy last year, by a consortium including George Soros. The website is still available, but its content management system was shut down […]
African state shuts border with neighbor for ‘backing’ rebels — RT Africa
Source link Burundi accuses Rwanda of hosting and training a rebel group that has been carrying out deadly cross-border raids Burundi has announced the closure of its border with Rwanda, while suspending diplomatic relations with its East African neighbor. Martin Niteretse, the Burundian internal affairs minister, said on Thursday that the decision was in response […]
France shuts down embassy in Niger — RT Africa
Source link Paris has promised to maintain contacts with NGOs on the ground, after pulling out troops and diplomats from Niamey The French government has closed its embassy in Niger “until further notice,” the foreign ministry announced on Tuesday, complaining about “serious obstacles” preventing it from carrying out its diplomatic duties in the former colony. […]
Afghanistan permanently shuts embassy in New Delhi — RT India
Source link The move follows pressure from the Taliban and ‘persistent challenges’ by the Indian government, diplomats say Afghanistan has announced the permanent closure of its embassy in New Delhi after diplomats pre-dating the current Taliban government failed to secure visa extensions. In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the embassy said it was […]