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Putin, Erdogan Discuss Trade in National Currencies, Uninterrupted Energy Supplies Ahead of Summit

Putin, Erdogan Discuss Trade in National Currencies, Uninterrupted Energy Supplies Ahead of Summit

© Sputnik / Aleksey Nikolskyi / Go to the photo bank MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone ahead of the…

China blames NATO for ‘creating conflicts and waging wars’

China blames NATO for ‘creating conflicts and waging wars’

Beijing’s Foreign Ministry has accused the US-led bloc of ‘creating conflicts and waging wars’ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is shown meeting with Anthony Blinken, then deputy US secretary of…

NATO ex-commander encourages attack on Crimea bridge

NATO ex-commander encourages attack on Crimea bridge

Destroying the bridge would be a ‘huge blow’ to Russia, General Philip Breedlove believes FILE PHOTO. A Russian patrol boat sails past the Crimea bridge. © Global Look Press / Aleksey Nikolskyi /…

Western ‘economic blitzkrieg’ has failed – Putin

Western ‘economic blitzkrieg’ has failed – Putin

The Russian economy has withstood the pressure of unprecedented sanctions, according to the president © Sputnik / Ramil Sitdikov Western nations have failed in their attempts to destabilize the Russian economy with…

Ukraine conflict is a US-Russia proxy war: Analyst

Ukraine conflict is a US-Russia proxy war: Analyst

Ukrainian troop members stand on a tank on a road of the eastern Ukrainian region of Donbas on June 21, 2022. (Photo by AFP) The Ukraine conflict is in reality…

German troops planned attack on Crimea bridge – media

German troops planned attack on Crimea bridge – media

Two Bundeswehr soldiers were reportedly involved in a theft ring and had plans to intervene in Ukraine © Getty Images / Monika Skolimowska Among the dozen suspects arrested in the northern German…

Russia says ‘can claim back Alaska’ in response to US seizure of assets

Russia says ‘can claim back Alaska’ in response to US seizure of assets

Vyacheslav Volodin, the chairman of the Russian State Duma The chairman of the Russian State Duma says Russia can “claim back” Alaska if the United States continues to freeze Russian assets…

‘Punishing’ Moscow could trigger nuclear war, warns former Russian president

‘Punishing’ Moscow could trigger nuclear war, warns former Russian president

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has strongly warned the Western states against attempts at “punishing” the country over its ongoing military operation in neighboring Ukraine. “The…

( Putin warns the West Ukraine ‘heading for tragedy’ ): Russia has not started Ukraine campaign ‘in earnest’

( Putin warns the West Ukraine ‘heading for tragedy’ ): Russia has not started Ukraine campaign ‘in earnest’

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with the head of the Republic of Mordovia Artyom Zdunov in Moscow, Russia July 5, 2022. (Reuters photo) Russian President Vladimir Putin has…

China Concerned that US Cyber Aggression Against Russia Could Trigger Nuclear War

China Concerned that US Cyber Aggression Against Russia Could Trigger Nuclear War

In early June, some news media outlets reported on an interview General Paul Nakasone, the head of US Cyber Command, had with Sky News, where he openly admitted the United States is conducting offensive…

German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country’s major industries

German trade union chief warns Russian gas cut-off may cripple country’s major industries

File photo of Yasmin Fahimi, who heads the German Federation Trade Unions (DGB). The head of a confederation of trade unions in Germany has sounded the alarm that the looming cut-off of Russian natural gas…

Russia’s anti hegemonic de-dollarization continues as now Russia will no longer accept Euros or dollars & demands rubles for grain exports

Russia’s anti hegemonic de-dollarization continues as now Russia will no longer accept Euros or dollars & demands rubles for grain exports

Moscow has expanded the list of commodities that must be paid for in Russian currency © Getty Images / Alexander Nedviga / 500px The Russian government has added grain, sunflower oil and…

Russia likely to increase Chinese yuan holdings amid Western sanctions: analysts

Russia likely to increase Chinese yuan holdings amid Western sanctions: analysts

By Ma Jingjing Russian ruble banknotes are seen with the U.S. dollars in the backdrop on March 2, 2021.(Photo: Xinhua)Russia will likely continue to add the Chinese yuan to its…

More risks, conflicts ensue as NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join after Turkey lifts veto

More risks, conflicts ensue as NATO formally invites Finland, Sweden to join after Turkey lifts veto

By GT staff reporters Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L, front) observes a military exercise in Izmir, Turkey, on June 9, 2022. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan observed the final…

Putin one line zinger about Western leaders left the world in stitches

Putin one line zinger about Western leaders left the world in stitches

Vladimir Putin comments on Boris Johnson’s remarks Naked G7 leaders would be a ‘disgusting sight,’ the Russian leader said ©  The Kremlin;  Dmitry Azarov Speaking to journalists in Turkmenistan on Monday,…

US Expects NATO Strategic Concept to Contain ‘Strong’ Language on China, White House Says

US Expects NATO Strategic Concept to Contain ‘Strong’ Language on China, White House Says

CC BY 2.0 / Sergeant Paul Shaw LBIPP (Army) / MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States expects that the updated NATO strategic concept, which will be adopted during the upcoming summit in Madrid,…

Russia: Encroachment on Crimea could lead to WWIII

Russia: Encroachment on Crimea could lead to WWIII

Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev attends a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 77th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two,…

Russia threatens ‘to cut off oxygen’ to EU member

Russia threatens ‘to cut off oxygen’ to EU member

Former president promises “tough” retaliatory measures to Lithuania for Kaliningrad blockade Kaliningrad, Russia © Getty Images / Lars Baron / Staff Moscow’s response to the Lithuanian ban on Kaliningrad transit could be tough…

Putin gives update on newest Sarmat ICBM/continent killer missile deployment

Putin gives update on newest Sarmat ICBM/continent killer missile deployment

The Russian president says the first Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile will enter combat duty by the end of 2022 FILE PHOTO. Launch of the heavy intercontinental ballistic missile, the Sarmat,…

Russia explains its view of US goals in Ukraine

Russia explains its view of US goals in Ukraine

Washington is supplying Kiev with arms to force Moscow into playing by American rules, Russia’s foreign minister believes FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minsiter Sergey Lavrov. ©  Global Look Press / Russian Foreign…

Russia’s Medvedev: No point in nuclear disarmament talks with US until Americans beg for them

Russia’s Medvedev: No point in nuclear disarmament talks with US until Americans beg for them

Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev says there is currently “no need to negotiate” with the United States on nuclear arms reduction, stressing that Moscow should wait…

The Geopolitics of the Black Sea and Russian Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of ​​Azov

The Geopolitics of the Black Sea and Russian Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of ​​Azov

By: Prof Michel Chossudovsky Globalization Introduction Historically, the  Kerch Strait  in eastern Crimea has played a strategic role. It forms a narrow sea gate linking the Black Sea via the Sea of ​​Azov…

Putin issues a warning to ‘irresponsible’ Western politicians

Putin issues a warning to ‘irresponsible’ Western politicians

Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear arms, but the president told the West to remember what Moscow is capable of © mil.ru Russia is not threatening anyone with nuclear…

Even the West is now forced to start reporting on Western losses- -Ukraine suffering up to 1,000 casualties per day in Donbas, official says

Even the West is now forced to start reporting on Western losses- -Ukraine suffering up to 1,000 casualties per day in Donbas, official says

Dave Lawler, author of Axios World Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines in Donbas. Photo: Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Up to 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed or…

America’s “Game-Changing” HIMARS: The Rest of the Story

America’s “Game-Changing” HIMARS: The Rest of the Story

 Author: Brian Berletic The United States has announced that it will be sending yet another heavy weapon system to Ukraine amid its ongoing proxy war with Russia. After sending thousands of…

Israel deploys air missile systems in Tel Aviv, Haifa after Hezbollah leader’s warning about going to war over Israeli/EU theft of Lebanese gas reserves: Report

Israel deploys air missile systems in Tel Aviv, Haifa after Hezbollah leader’s warning about going to war over Israeli/EU theft of Lebanese gas reserves: Report

The file photo shows Israeli soldiers walk past an Israeli Iron Dome missile system. (By AFP) The Israeli army has reportedly deployed air missile systems in Tel Aviv and Haifa…

In case you missed it: US military using Ukraine conflict to prepare for wars against Russia and China -Report

In case you missed it: US military using Ukraine conflict to prepare for wars against Russia and China -Report

Army vehicles sit ready on a ridge early Tuesday as soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, prepare for a mock attack on an enemy in the town nearby…

Black Sea Geopolitics and Russia’s Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov

Black Sea Geopolitics and Russia’s Control of Strategic Waterways: The Kerch Strait and the Sea of Azov

By Prof Michel Chossudovsky, Global Research Introduction Historically, the Kerch strait in Eastern Crimea has played a strategic role. It constitutes a narrow maritime gateway which links the Black Sea via the Sea of…

Russia warns West: Cyberattacks could lead to ‘direct military clash’

Russia warns West: Cyberattacks could lead to ‘direct military clash’

File photo shows the Russian foreign ministry’s building in the capital Moscow. Russia has warned the West that cyberattacks against its infrastructures could lead to “direct military” confrontation between the two sides.…

Looks like US & European arrogance have repercussions the West couldn’t conceive as Russia ramps up oil exports to Asia – Reuters

Looks like US & European arrogance have repercussions the West couldn’t conceive as Russia ramps up oil exports to Asia – Reuters

Moscow is accelerating oil shipments from its Far East to meet the continent’s soaring demand, according to Reuters sources © AP / Kozmino, Russia Russia has boosted oil exports from the major…