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Pauvreté: 11% of French people sometimes wash without soap

10:00 02.03.2024

Pauvreté: 11% of French people sometimes wash without soap

Due to lack of money, one in two French people go without hygiene products, reveals French ‘Le Figaro’. Faced with inflation, hygienic insecurity is exploding, warns the Dons Solidaires association. Young people are the most affected, including those who are part of the world of work. “Hygienic insecurity intrudes into …

POLITICO: Macron’s gaffe made things worse

9:59 02.03.2024

POLITICO: Macron’s gaffe made things worse

French President Emmanuel Macron’s (photo) suggestion that NATO might have to send troops to Ukraine was met with brickbats and catcalls this week, notes POLITICO. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz led the pack of infuriated hecklers taking issue with Macron’s claim that NATO has ruled nothing out when it comes to …

Britain does not want to fight and demonstrats its military ‘weakness’

9:57 02.03.2024

Britain does not want to fight and demonstrats its military ‘weakness’

The future of Britain's second aircraft carrier is under threat due to funding issues, naval sources have claimed, informed ‘The Daily Mail’. Senior figures have spoken out after it emerged next Budget will not include any significant rise in defence spending. They fear HMS Prince of Wales, which cost £3.5billion …

Vladimir Putin: “Independence, self-sufficiency and sovereignty must be proven and reaffirmed every day. This is our responsibility for Russia’s present and future, something no else can do but us”

14:08 01.03.2024

Vladimir Putin: “Independence, self-sufficiency and sovereignty must be proven and reaffirmed every day. This is our responsibility for Russia’s present and future, something no else can do but us”

President of Russia Vladimir Putin delivered his Address to the Federal Assembly. The ceremony took place in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow. February 29, 2024. Main points on the development of Russia: - Incidentally, friends and colleagues, I am sure that many of you have been to the Russia exhibition. People go …

The British are outraged: They accuse Germany of ‘flagrant abuse of intelligence’ for revealing British help in Ukraine

10:53 01.03.2024

The British are outraged: They accuse Germany of ‘flagrant abuse of intelligence’ for revealing British help in Ukraine

German chancellor Olaf Scholz has been accused of a “flagrant abuse of intelligence” for divulging details of British aid for Ukrainian forces, writes ‘The Independent’ from London. Mr Scholz said Germany will not be sending Kyiv Taurus, Berlin’s version of the Storm Shadow missile, pointing to a risk of his …

View from Washington: If Ukraine cannot win a war against Russia, what should the US and NATO do next?

10:51 01.03.2024

View from Washington: If Ukraine cannot win a war against Russia, what should the US and NATO do next?

There is growing recognition in the United States and in Europe, that Ukraine can't win its war with Russia. Even pro-Biden administration outlets such as CNBC are talking about a ceasefire. This creates a dilemma from which there is no quick or easy answer, writes Stephen Bryen, a former US …

BRICS eyes settlements in national currencies

10:50 01.03.2024

BRICS eyes settlements in national currencies

Most countries at a meeting of BRICS finance ministers and central bank governors supported the departure from the dollar, agreeing that settlements in national currencies are what the countries in the bloc need, Russian Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov told Sputnik. The BRICS finance ministers and central bank heads met …

Transnistria seeks Russia’s help

10:49 01.03.2024

Transnistria seeks Russia’s help

Kremlin-allied breakaway region claimed that Chișinău is ramping up “pressure” — and now it needs Moscow’s help. Politicians in Moldova’s Kremlin-backed breakaway region of Transnistria have appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to “protect” it against “pressure” from Chișinău. The legislators put forward a request to both the Federation Council …

Vladimir Putin: “We strive to unite the global majority’s efforts to respond to international challenges”

17:46 29.02.2024

Vladimir Putin: “We strive to unite the global majority’s efforts to respond to international challenges”

President of Russia Vladimir Putin delivered his Address to the Federal Assembly. The ceremony took place in Gostiny Dvor, Moscow. February 29, 2024. Main points on international problems: - The so-called West, with its colonial practices and penchant for inciting ethnic conflicts around the world, not only seeks to impede …

All parties ready for intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow

11:51 29.02.2024

All parties ready for intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow

"Some want to send two representatives or even more, that is more than we invited," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov (photo) told TASS. All parties have agreed to take part in an intra-Palestinian meeting set to be held in Moscow from February 29 to March 1-2, said Russian Deputy …

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