Russia/Ukraine War
Kremlin adviser compares Ukrainian government to unstable person with grenade
Commenting on Vladimir Zelensky’s 'warning' to air carriers that flying over Russia was unsafe, Anton Kobyakov said on the sidelines of the forum that Russia had taken extensive m…
G20 countries note need to address vulnerabilities in global supply chains
The delegates noted the need to increase transparency of supply chains and called for "enhanced access to relevant non-sensitive data on global production capacity to enable accur…
Crew of Russian ship seized in Svalbard safe — minister
Alexey Chekunkov assured that the legal team of the ship’s owner will issue a formal legal response soon
ICAO urges member countries to share intel on civil aviation threats
The International Civil Aviation Organization also stressed that member states must strengthen risk assessment mechanisms and improve coordination between military and civilian au…
Berlin approves $930 million in arms sales to Israel
The German government has approved nearly $930mn worth of arms exports to Israel despite laws prohibiting weapons sales to conflict zones Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia-China trade up 22%, to over $135 billion
According to the Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, this dynamics brings the countries closer to their target of $300 billion
Russia will never beg Europe to lift sanctions — top diplomat
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Russia has never constructed walls or isolated itself from Europe
Ukraine war briefing: ‘Shameful’ – Zelenskyy furious after shootout between Kyiv’s spy services
Only shoot at Russian occupiers, president says, after three officers wounded in clash; Patriots could take years to make, says Rubio. What we know on day 1,653 Continue reading...
Maduro’s defense requests court to lift charges, citing sovereign immunity
In line with the international law, heads of state and high-ranking officials are granted personal immunity from criminal prosecution
Norway seizes Russian Arctic science vessel at Kiev’s request
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian research vessel in Svalbard at the request of Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz Read Full Article at RT.com
ICAO notes growing risk of weapons use against civil aircraft
Long-range weapons systems, unmanned aircraft systems, global navigation satellite system radio frequency interference, and advanced air defense systems are among the military tec…
SJ-100 to be certified next spring, deliveries to begin next year — minister
According to the Russian Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov, a total of 28 SJ-100 planes are currently at various stages of production
Countries need to make stronger commitments to defending civil aircraft — ICAO
The International Civil Aviation Authority also added that the "risk of weapons targeting civilian planes grows worldwide"
ICAO to update recommendations on protecting civil aviation in zones of armed conflict
The updated documents will focus on how authorities and airlines and air navigation services providers can better assess threats from malicious activities
G20 countries agree that AI may help reduce non-tariff barriers in trade
According to a consensus statement, AI technologies may help to streamline global trade
UK Parliament member dismisses claims of Russian threat
Labor MP Diane Abbott pointed out that it is a NATO fiction to justify their complete capitulation to Donald Trump's demands for more military spending
Two cops among ‘multiple victims’ in Minneapolis shooting (VIDEOS)
Multiple people have been shot in downtown Minneapolis, triggering a massive law-enforcement response near the city’s convention center Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia trains group of servicemen to guard Madagascar’s leadership
Transitional Malagasy Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison said that equal partnership, Russia’s transfer of expertise and assistance in modernizing the Malagasy military infrast…
Putin to address Eastern Economic Forum’s plenary session
Kiev troops shell DPR 28 times in past day, four killed
Five civil infrastructure sites, multiple cars and trucks, a bus and special vehicles were damaged as a result of these attacks
US investigates circumstances of strike on wedding in Iran — NBC
An expert of arms intelligence firm Armament Research Services said that, in his opinion, the attack probably involved US air-delivered precision guided weapons
Andy Burnham targets migrant crisis ahead of Macron’s visit to No 10
PM will aim to centre talks with French president on key foreign policy issues such as Iran, smuggling gangs and EU relationsAndy Burnham will begin the process of courting Europe…
Japanese WWII crimes revisited: Soviet files detail mass beheadings in Manchuria
Russia has released archival documents detailing the mass killing of Soviet citizens in Japanese-occupied Manchuria in August 1945 Read Full Article at RT.com
Norway seizes Russian vessel Professor Molchanov in Svalbard
The vessel is prohibited from leaving its current location pending a relevant decision by the Governor of Svalbard