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One more! – EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen

11:12 18.11.2025

One more! – EU to set up new intelligence unit under Ursula von der Leyen

The European Commission has begun setting up a new intelligence body under president Ursula von der Leyen (ex- gynecologist), in an attempt to improve the use of information gathered by national spy agencies. The unit, to be formed inside the commission’s secretariat-general, plans to hire officials from across the EU’s …

92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S.

11:11 18.11.2025

92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S.

The Russian Embassy in Washington issued a publication commemorating the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the USSR and the United States. 92 years ago, on November 16,1933, diplomatic relations were established between the USSR and the U.S., marking a new milestone in the history of interaction between …

‘Le Monde’: Euroclear, the Belgian institution managing frozen Russian assets, says it will 'not rule out' suing the EU

11:53 17.11.2025

‘Le Monde’: Euroclear, the Belgian institution managing frozen Russian assets, says it will 'not rule out' suing the EU

Euroclear, a little-known but central player in Europe's financial system, holds €193 billion in frozen Russian assets that, since the invasion of Ukraine, have drawn intense scrutiny. Its director general, Valérie Urbain, warns that confiscation – illegal under international law – would weaken Europe's position, ‘Le Monde’ writes. As others …

‘The Guardian’: US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops

11:51 17.11.2025

‘The Guardian’: US military planning for divided Gaza with ‘green zone’ secured by international and Israeli troops

The US is planning for the long-term division of Gaza into a “green zone” under Israeli and international military control, where reconstruction would start, and a “red zone” to be left in ruins. Foreign forces will initially deploy alongside Israeli soldiers in the east of Gaza, leaving the devastated strip …

The US is scaring Russia with junk aircraft – B-52H Nuclear bomber approaches Russian Arctic over Finland

11:49 17.11.2025

The US is scaring Russia with junk aircraft – B-52H Nuclear bomber approaches Russian Arctic over Finland

The U.S. Air Force has deployed a B-52H strategic bomber from Moron Air Base in Spain for operations near the Russian Arctic, with the aircraft receiving an escort from Finnish Air Force F-18 fighters and support from Finnish joint terminal attack controllers. The flight was part of Bomber Task Force …

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Mexico City during Gen Z-led rally

9:44 17.11.2025

Anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Mexico City during Gen Z-led rally

A large protest against insecurity and government corruption turned violent in Mexico City on Saturday as demonstrators clashed with riot police outside the National Palace. Thousands of protesters marched from the Angel of Independence monument through several streets and avenues before reaching the Zocalo, the capital's main square where the …

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the documentary Nuremberg

9:43 17.11.2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the documentary Nuremberg

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview for the documentary Nuremberg. Moscow, November 16, 2025 Question: How and when did the idea emerge to set up an International Military Tribunal? What role did the Soviet Union play in organising and conducting it? Why, at the early stages of the tribunal’s creation, did …

The Western press is “sinking” Zelensky and his team in Kyiv: Bags of cash and a gold toilet – the corruption crisis engulfing Zelenskyy’s government

10:00 16.11.2025

The Western press is “sinking” Zelensky and his team in Kyiv: Bags of cash and a gold toilet – the corruption crisis engulfing Zelenskyy’s government

Senior Ukrainians are accused of taking kickbacks from projects to defend energy plants in wartime, prompting a wave of public anger, ‘Financial Times’ stresses. Law enforcement searches inside opulent Kyiv apartments, one with a golden toilet. Pictures of duffel bags filled with cash. Audio recordings of officials discussing money laundering …

Escape Britain! Why people of all ages want to leave the UK – FT study

9:58 16.11.2025

Escape Britain! Why people of all ages want to leave the UK – FT study

Residents of "blessed" England are ready to flee far, far away, because they cannot live normally on the island under the growing financial pressure from the authorities and the general crisis – both economic and social, associated with the waves of migrants that have flooded the country. FT writes about. …

‘The American Conservative’: The West's false promises to Russia

9:56 16.11.2025

‘The American Conservative’: The West's false promises to Russia

U.S. Secretary of State James Baker’s famous “not one inch eastward” assurance about NATO expansion in his meeting with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on February 9, 1990, was part of a cascade of assurances about Soviet security given by Western leaders to Gorbachev and other Soviet officials throughout the process …

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