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A series ⁠of reversals suffered by Mali’s Moscow-backed military government has dented Russia’s image as ⁠a self-styled security guarantor in Africa and threatens its strategic and economic interests on the continent. The military junta, which turned to Russia for support after expelling French and UN troops following coups in 2020 and 2021, was rocked at the weekend by an offensive by West Africa’s al-Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group. Mali’s Russia-trained defence...

The Italian government is reportedly investigating the Venice Biennale over Russian participation Read Full Article at RT.com

The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has continued to shatter global markets. These are the major takeaways of what happened overnight. What did Trump say? US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, discussing the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Trump said that the conversation was “very good” and that the US was “going to come up with a solution relatively quickly” over its continuing conflict with Iran. He also said that the US was...

The absence of tanks and other heavy military vehicles on Red Square will highlight the heavy toll of the war in Ukraine.

Previous truces have broken down amid competing accusations of violations, and it is not clear that Ukraine will agree to Moscow’s terms.

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday, adding that the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The call lasted more than 90 minutes and was “frank and businesslike”, Ushakov told reporters during a phone briefing. “We had a good talk, I’ve known him a long time,” Trump said. The US president, speaking to reporters as he met ⁠with astronauts from the Artemis II mission ‌in the Oval Office, said...

Russia is interested in a more predictable and structured oil market, Ivan Timofeev has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

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The UAE’s break with OPEC could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Fuel loading has begun at the first unit of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant build by Russia’s Rosatom in Bangladesh Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia says the annual commemoration of Soviet victory in World War Two will not feature military vehicles or cadets.

Moscow respects the UAE’s decision to quit OPEC, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with his Congolese counterpart, Denis Sassou Nguesso Read Full Article at RT.com

From AI to sovereignty, the forum in Moscow brings 102 authors from 43 countries together to test ideas for global growth Read Full Article at RT.com

Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

Russia will mark victory over Nazi Germany next month with a military parade on Moscow’s Red Square, but with no military equipment displayed in view of the operational situation in the war in Ukraine, the ‌Defence Ministry said late on Tuesday. The parade, traditionally held on May 9, the day the Soviet Union signed Germany’s surrender, would this year mark the 81st anniversary of victory in what Russians call the Great Patriotic War. One of the top holidays on the Russian calendar, it allows...

The leader of Mali’s military government, Assimi Goita, on ⁠Tuesday made his first public appearance since insurgents launched coordinated attacks over the weekend, vowing in a televised address to “neutralise” those responsible. West Africa’s al-Qaeda affiliate and a Tuareg-dominated separatist group hit Mali’s main army base and the area near Bamako’s airport in the attacks on Saturday, while also pushing Russian troops supporting government forces out of the strategic town of Kidal in the...

NATO countries need to get their act together.

The acting US ambassador ⁠to Kyiv Julie Davis will step down from her post and retire, a US official and the State Department said on Tuesday, amid a lull in US-brokered talks to achieve a ceasefire and end Russia’s invasion ‌of Ukraine. The Financial Times first reported Davis’ departure and said it was because of differences of opinion with President Donald Trump’s policies and that Davis had grown frustrated with her role over his dwindling support for Ukraine. The State Department pushed...

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s trip underscores Iran’s push for security guarantees as diplomacy strains under US and Israeli pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump fired Comey in May 2017 amid an FBI investigation into potential ties between Russia and Trump’s presidential campaign.

Passenger flights between Iran and China, as well as between Iran and Russia, have resumed after a two-month suspension.

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Residents near a burning refinery in Tuapse are told to leave, and the Kremlin accuses Kyiv of destabilising global energy markets.

Renowned Russian archaeologist Aleksandr Butyagin has been released from Polish custody as part of a five-for-five prisoner swap Read Full Article at RT.com

Pentagon officials behind the Golden Dome project have warned that the US lacks defenses against advanced Chinese and Russian missiles Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine used interceptor systems to shoot down more than 33,000 Russian drones of various types in March, a record monthly figure since Moscow launched its all-out invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine’s defence minister claimed. Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army and has drawn military interest from around the world. Interceptor drones as part of a comprehensive air defence system are now...

Canada plans to allow more flight connections to China, as it seeks to rebuild ties with Beijing and capitalise on rising demand for Canadian travel among Chinese tourists, but airlines may be reluctant to add new routes due to soaring jet fuel costs and a lack of access to Russian airspace. Steven MacKinnon, Canada’s transport minister, announced last week that Ottawa would permit an “incremental” increase in direct passenger combination flights to China and up to 20 cargo flights per week. The...

The Russian Presidential Administration Deputy Chief of Staff kicked off the forum bringing together 102 authors from 43 countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Nuclear fuel loading into the reactor of Bangladesh’s $12.8 billion Rooppur nuclear power plant backed by Russia has begun Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine drone raids on Tuapse worsen global oil crunch amid the Hormuz crisis, the Kremlin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visits Russia, holding talks with President Vladimir Putin to discuss conflicts and developments in West Asia.

A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a “large-scale fire” at ‌Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said on Tuesday. The Rosneft-owned refinery delivers oil products mainly for exports but operations have been halted since April 16 following an earlier drone attack, industry sources said. Ukraine did not immediately comment ⁠on the reports. Kyiv has stepped up strikes on Russia since March, with ‌US-brokered talks on the war in...

Jakarta’s move to press on with importing 150 million barrels of Russian oil despite latest EU sanctions against an Indonesian port underscores a growing divide between Western efforts to isolate Moscow and Asia’s push for energy security. On Thursday, the European Commission announced its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes Indonesia’s Karimun Oil Terminal for its “connections with the shadow fleet and circumvention of the oil price cap”. The sanction on Karimun, located in...

From beauty influencers to the token political opposition, Russians are openly questioning President Vladimir V. Putin’s moves to hamstring access.

A rare spring snowfall blankets Moscow, forcing flight cancellations and toppling trees. The Russian Meteorological Center has declared an orange alert level for the capital, in effect until Tuesday morning.

Russia's defense minister voices confidence that Moscow and Tehran will support each other amid the situation arising from the unlawful American aggression.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has affirmed the unbreakable strategic partnership between Iran and Russia.

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

A prominent Christian preacher and activist known for his anti-war views has died in Russian custody, Worthy News learned Monday. The post Christian Activist Dies In Russian Custody, Raising Fresh Concerns appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

Across Southeast Asia, governments are seeking Russian oil and gas to ease fuel shortages triggered by the continuing chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a crisis that has sent energy prices higher and forced import-dependent countries to look beyond their usual suppliers. But analysts say the scramble for Russian fuel also raises a bigger question for the region: whether Moscow can turn a short-term role as an emergency energy supplier into longer-term influence there. Member states of the...

Russia said it has expanded sanctions on European officials involved in arming Ukraine and other “hostile” policies Read Full Article at RT.com

Israel’s chief diplomat said Ukraine failed to provide evidence that Israel was allegedly buying “stolen” grain from Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

The lawyer for Russians being held in Armenia over alleged espionage told RT the prosecution has “not presented any evidence” Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonian President Alar Karis has reportedly said the EU should prepare for talks with Russia in case the Ukraine conflict ends suddenly Read Full Article at RT.com

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday to discuss the latest developments following a temporary ceasefire that halted US and Israeli attacks against the Islamic Republic.

Following high-level mediation efforts in Islamabad over the weekend, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Monday. The diplomatic surge comes as US President Donald Trump was set to convene his senior national security team to evaluate a fresh Iranian peace proposal, delivered via Pakistan, aimed at ending the months-long Middle East crisis and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. US media reported, citing anonymous...

A senior Russian diplomat says a revision in the US nuclear positions will open the door to an agreement with Iran.

In a rare interview, Commander Robert Brovdi shared how his unit accounts for a third of all targets destroyed on the battlefield.

Brussels saw strange lights, screamed “Putin!”, and torched €50 million– only to find a police helicopter in the starring role Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Moscow will make its utmost efforts to restore peace in the West Asia region following the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.

Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia to discuss the ongoing Middle East conflict with President Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com

The initiative, at an estimated cost of $2 billion, is expected to have a manufacturing capacity of 2 million tons annually Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s FSB says it foiled a sabotage attack on an oil facility allegedly planned by two men acting on orders from Ukrainian intelligence Read Full Article at RT.com

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, will meet with President Vladimir V. Putin for “necessary coordination,” as negotiations with the U.S. to end the conflict have stalled.

They met every requirement, but delays, opacity and ‘missed’ options shut Russian junior gymnasts out before they could compete Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korea and Russia are moving to consolidate their military ties at a time of deepening global instability, with both sides using the Ukraine war as a symbol of their unwavering alliance. Sunday’s unveiling of a memorial museum in Pyongyang for North Korean soldiers killed in the war is also a move by the two countries to be in lockstep over their anti-West stance, according to observers. The partnership stemmed from their converging needs – Russia’s demand for manpower and materiel, and...

Russian drone and missile strikes on the city of Dnipro killed at least nine, Ukrainian authorities said Sunday, while Russian officials claimed one man was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the port city of Sevastopol.

Araghchi arrives in Russia to continue close consultations between Tehran and Moscow on regional and international issues.

Foreign Minister Seyed Araghchi has arrived in Russia, where he is expected to meet President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Middle East war Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said his country would continue to support Russia’s policies and he discussed the international political situation with Russia’s defence minister, state media KCNA reported on Monday. A Russian delegation including Defence Minister Andrei Belousov attended a completion ceremony for a ‌‌memorial honouring North Korean soldiers killed while fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, where Ukrainian forces staged an incursion in 2024, KCNA said. Russia launched a full-scale...

A Russian envoy says Washington’s long-standing policy of negotiating from a position of strength through military threats and illegal sanctions has failed against of Iran and must be abandoned. 

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi travelled once to Oman and twice to Pakistan over the weekend, before heading to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday.

Strikes across Ukraine, Russian-occupied territory and Russia killed at least 16 people, authorities said, as the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster prompted fresh warnings about the risks posed by attacks near the plant during Russia’s more than four-year invasion of its neighbour. The death toll from Russian drone and missile strikes on the city of Dnipro rose to nine, regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said on Sunday. One man was killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the port city...

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has decorated North Korean troops with the Order of Courage Read Full Article at RT.com

European politicians will not succeed in blaming Russia for the continent’s problems, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Africa Corps has released footage of strikes on Western- and Ukrainian-backed terrorists in Mali Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainians gathered to honour those who died from the accident, as well as the hundreds of thousands who cleaned up after the disaster, exposing themselves to high levels of radiation.

The terrorist raid in Mali could have been supported by Western countries, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

China has demanded that the European Union remove Chinese businesses and individuals from its latest sanctions list related to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The Ministry of Commerce in Beijing also warned the bloc that it would take whatever measures were necessary to protect the rights and interests of its citizens and companies. “[We should] find a way to resolve our respective concerns through dialogue and consultation,” the ministry said, adding that the consequences of not lifting the sanctions...

People streamed into the central square of Slavutych in the early hours of Sunday, placing candles on a large radiation hazard symbol laid out on the ground as a midnight commemoration began for those killed in the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago and the thousands who risked deadly radiation exposure to contain its aftermath. Residents show up for the vigil each year despite wartime curfews and official warnings against large gatherings during Russia’s war on Ukraine. The April 26, 1986 disaster...

With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.

India has reportedly signed a deal to buy Russian missiles that target support aircraft as its arch-rival Pakistan and China continue to integrate their aerial weapons profiles. Russia has cleared the export of around 300 R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles in a US$1.2 billion deal, according to media reports. Malaysia-based news platform Defence Security Asia said deliveries of the missiles could begin within 12 to 18 months. India is also developing its own Astra Mk 2 and Mk 3 missiles,...

Sergey Karaganov argues that Russia must confront EU escalation over Ukraine before the conflict becomes a wider war in Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30.

In a significant first visit to the South Caucasus since the start of Russia’s all-out war, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a statement next to President Ilham Aliyev he is ready to meet Vladimir Putin in Azerbaijan after the US-led diplomatic talks have stalled over the past weeks.

British warplanes in Romania were cleared to attack Russian drones as they flew over Ukraine, though no shots were fired Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight, killing at least five and injuring more than 30, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported on Saturday. Ukraine’s General Staff said Russia launched 47 ballistic and cruise missiles as well as 619 drones of various types. Ukraine has been warding off a full-scale Russian invasion since February 2022. Air raid sirens sounded across the country with residents urged to seek shelter. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that...

With American dealmakers wrapped up with Iran, neither Russia nor Ukraine has a clear path to victory — or toward a negotiated peace.

The head of the Russian parliament's defense committee has stressed that no country can defeat the resilient people of Iran.

A Ukrainian drone strike hit a residential block in Ekaterinburg, injuring six people and prompting evacuations of fifty, Denis Pasler said Read Full Article at RT.com

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is on a tour to “coordinate” with partners in Pakistan, Oman, and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the United States of ⁠abandoning internationally recognised diplomatic ⁠conventions in pursuit of its ⁠own interests, particularly in dominating energy markets, in an interview broadcast on Friday. Lavrov, interviewed by Russian state television, said Washington, in its dealings with Latin America and the Middle East, was “taking us back to a world where ‌nothing existed” in international law. “The United States has officially declared that no one...

The EU made a “big strategic mistake” by cutting off Russia after the escalation of the Ukraine conflict, Albanian PM Edi Rama has said Read Full Article at RT.com

India never stopped buying Russian oil despite US sanctions, the Indian ex-ambassador to Colombia, Venezuela, and Cuba has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

G7 countries on Friday insisted on their support for the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), warning of the dangers from a Russian and Chinese build-up. “We are concerned with China’s and Russia’s significant nuclear weapons build-up and modernisation,” the G7 Non-proliferation Directors Group said in a statement published on the French foreign ministry website. The group brings together the diplomats from the Group of Seven countries – Britain, Canada, France, Germany,...

Moscow will continue to provide Cuba with humanitarian aid amid the US blockade, Russian FM spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Blocking the narrow waterway between Russia and Alaska could help stabilize a vulnerable system of ocean currents, scientists found in a study.

The Venice Biennale jury has ruled out awards for countries whose leaders face ICC charges, effectively targeting Russia and Israel Read Full Article at RT.com

Another interest-rate cut highlights the narrowing path for the country’s central bank amid the strains of immense wartime spending.

Russia and Ukraine have conducted a ‘193 for 193’ prisoner of war exchange with mediation from the UAE and the US Read Full Article at RT.com

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday there was no prospect of Ukraine’s “immediate accession” to the EU, but suggested Kyiv could join meetings of the bloc’s members without voting rights. Ukraine is pushing to speed up its bid to join the 27-nation European Union as it fights Russia’s invasion on the battlefield. Kyiv’s progress has been blocked by Hungary’s nationalist premier Viktor Orban, but his defeat in elections earlier this month raised hopes it can move to the next step. EU...

Moscow has criticized the European Commission’s decision to withdraw funding from the Venice Biennale after it allowed Russia to return Read Full Article at RT.com

The Iranian foreign minister is set to start a three-leg regional tour to Pakistan, Oman and Russia late on Friday.

 Many BRICS nations support the Russian stance on the Middle East conflict, Deputy Foreign Minister Georgy Borisenko has told RT India Read Full Article at RT.com

Christians have expressed concern about the plight of Egyptian prisoner Saeid Mansour Abdulraziq, who converted from Islam to Christianity in 2016, joining the Russian Orthodox Church. The post Christians Concerned Over Jailed Egyptian Convert Facing Terror Charges appeared first on Worthy Christian News.

Russia has attracted 2,500 sign-ups and 170 full applications for its new foreign talent scheme, the Agency for Strategic Initiatives says Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military official says Iran demonstrated a “shining example” of defense during the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression.

Russia’s FSB has foiled yet another planned neo-Nazi attack on a high-ranking official as Ukraine uses Telegram to radicalize minors Read Full Article at RT.com

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