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Moscow will regard a strike by German Taurus missiles on Russian targets as Germany's participation in the conflict in Ukraine

9:50 19.04.2025

Moscow will regard a strike by German Taurus missiles on Russian targets as Germany's participation in the conflict in Ukraine

The leader of the German conservatives from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the likely German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, announced his readiness to supply long-range Taurus missiles to Kiev in coordination with European allies. This decision is not supported by his junior coalition partners, the Social Democrats. Meanwhile, the Kremlin warned …

CNN: North Korea unveils new 10,000-home showpiece residential district

9:48 19.04.2025

CNN: North Korea unveils new 10,000-home showpiece residential district

As North Korea slowly emerges from five years of self-imposed pandemic isolation, a glittering new high-rise neighborhood in the capital Pyongyang is taking center stage, CNN reports. Photos of the 10,000-apartment development, released by state news agency KCNA after the country’s leader Kim Jong Un inspected the site Saturday, show …

Russia-Qatar talks

12:26 18.04.2025

Russia-Qatar talks

Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who is on an official visit in Russia, Kremlin informs. The international consultations began with a narrow-format meeting. Russia is represented by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Minister of Finance Anton Siluanov, First Deputy …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

11:50 18.04.2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

MFA press release on Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: “On April 17, 2025, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with the United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Secretary Rubio, who is currently in Paris, informed the Russian side …

Trade war, trade maneuvers: In response to Trump's tariff war, the world has begun to redistribute markets

11:04 18.04.2025

Trade war, trade maneuvers: In response to Trump's tariff war, the world has begun to redistribute markets

Beijing eyes rapprochement with Brussels to compensate for loss of US market but significant hurdles remain White House expects UK trade deal ‘within three weeks’ Unplug China, plug into India: Centre looks to attract US companies planning to exit China Beijing is looking to deepen ties with the world’s largest …

EU President Ursula von der Leyen: “The West as we knew it no longer exists”

11:03 18.04.2025

EU President Ursula von der Leyen: “The West as we knew it no longer exists”

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen told the German weekly Die Zeit that “the West as we knew it no longer exist,” as she spoke of “historic” changes taking place as a result of Donald Trump’s presidency in the US. Here are some of the points she made ZEIT: …

Does Russia seek access to air force base in Indonesia?

11:01 18.04.2025

Does Russia seek access to air force base in Indonesia?

Jakarta has received an official request from Moscow, seeking permission for Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS) aircraft to be based at a facility in Indonesia's easternmost province, military site ‘Janes’ informs. The province is about 1,200 km (746 miles) north of the Australian city of Darwin, where a U.S. Marine Corps …

Israel-Iran-USA: For now, Trump has chosen diplomacy over military action

11:00 18.04.2025

Israel-Iran-USA: For now, Trump has chosen diplomacy over military action

Israel had planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites as soon as next month but was waved off by President Trump in recent weeks in favor of negotiating a deal with Tehran to limit its nuclear program, according to administration officials and others briefed on the discussions, writes ‘The New York …

JD Vance: “The entire democratic project of the West falls apart”

11:28 17.04.2025

JD Vance: “The entire democratic project of the West falls apart”

“It’s not good for Europe to be the permanent security vassal of the United States.” So says JD Vance during a phone conversation with UnHerd, his first major interview with a European outlet since taking office as Vice President. The backdrop is a week of turmoil on financial markets triggered …

Russian Ambassador to London: UK wages unannounced hostilities against Russia

11:28 17.04.2025

Russian Ambassador to London: UK wages unannounced hostilities against Russia

Recent publications in Western media show that the UK is conducting unannounced hostilities against Russia, Ambassador to London Andrey Kelin told a TASS correspondent. "We are seeing these new revelations about the extent of UK and American involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. Following the sensational article by ‘The New …

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