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Bloomberg: UK Has Most Taxes Since Era After Napoleonic Wars, Study Shows 11:12 05.06.2026

Bloomberg: UK Has Most Taxes Since Era After Napoleonic Wars, Study Shows

Britain was still grappling with the explosion of government debt accumulated during the Napoleonic Wars and the industrial revolution was beginning to transform the world, writes Bloomberg. In 1834, the UK had 90 taxes in place with duties on everything from servants to stage coaches. Many of those levies are, …
On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Russian Federation 23:56 04.06.2026 Hon. Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Russian Federation

Half a century ago the President of the Republic of the Philippines Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. visited Moscow. He was warmly received in the Kremlin by the General Secretary of the CPSU Central Committee, Leonid Brezhnev. During the visit on June 2, 1976, a Joint Communiqué on the establishment of …
Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Nenad Popovic, Minister Without Portfolio in the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Co-Chair of the Russian-Serbian Intergovernmental Committee on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation 19:14 04.06.2026

Press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Nenad Popovic, Minister Without Portfolio in the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Co-Chair of the Russian-Serbian Intergovernmental Committee on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation

On June 4, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Nenad Popovic, Minister Without Portfolio in the Government of the Republic of Serbia and Co-Chair of the Russian-Serbian Intergovernmental Committee on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, on the sidelines of the St Petersburg International Economic Forum. They discussed the strengthening …
Completely abandoning Russian energy resources is impossible — Magyar 13:06 04.06.2026

Completely abandoning Russian energy resources is impossible — Magyar

The Hungarian prime minister believes that after the end of the Ukraine conflict "no one will be interested in a new Cold War, including in the energy sphere". Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar considers completely abandoning Russian energy resources impossible. "We will try to diversify supplies, but it is impossible …
There is no money, but you are holding on: Brussels postponed the transfer of €9.1 billion to Kiev 13:04 04.06.2026

There is no money, but you are holding on: Brussels postponed the transfer of €9.1 billion to Kiev

The European Commission referred to the "technical steps" not carried out by Ukraine. The European Union has postponed the provision of the first tranche of the loan approved for 2026-2027 to Ukraine. The European Commission was not ready to transfer €9.1 billion out of €90 billion to Kiev. The delay …
Asia Times: Is Hormuz the US dollar’s Suez? 13:03 04.06.2026

Asia Times: Is Hormuz the US dollar’s Suez?

In the dog days of summer 70 years ago, Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal. The move triggered the invasion of Egypt by a joint force of British, French and Israeli troops, writes Asia Times. Although the military operation was a success, it was a diplomatic …
Military Watch Magazine: Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines 13:01 04.06.2026

Military Watch Magazine: Russian Strikes Take Out German and British Combatants: Latin American Mercenaries Reinforce Frontlines

A source in the Russian security forces has reported that a group of defence contractors from Germany and the United Kingdom fighting for the Ukrainian Army has been eliminated in a forest belt on the frontlines in the Zaporozhye Region, writes Military Watch Magazine. The source added that documents found …
The Russian Foreign Ministry pointed to the contribution of the sponsors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the attacks on St. Petersburg during the SPIEF 21:17 03.06.2026

The Russian Foreign Ministry pointed to the contribution of the sponsors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the attacks on St. Petersburg during the SPIEF

The Russian Federation sees the contribution of the sponsors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to the attacks on St. Petersburg during the SPIEF. Russia sees the contribution of the sponsors of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) to the attacks on St. Petersburg during the St. Petersburg International Economic …
Russian-Tanzanian talks 19:13 03.06.2026

Russian-Tanzanian talks

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with President of the United Republic of Tanzania Samia Suluhu Hassan, who arrived in Russia on a state visit. The talks began with a restricted‑attendance meeting and later continued in an expanded format. The discussions covered a wide range of issues related to …
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s congratulatory message to Raúl Castro Ruz on the occasion of his 95th birthday 19:12 03.06.2026

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s congratulatory message to Raúl Castro Ruz on the occasion of his 95th birthday

Dear Comrade Raúl, Please accept my best wishes on the occasion of your 95th birthday. Your life is an outstanding example of selfless service to your homeland, your people, and the ideals of the Cuban Revolution. For millions of people around the world, you remain a symbol of resilience, courage, …
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