WorldEd Conway urges the West not to underestimate the SCO – an alliance that few European politicians seem to know about but which could soon surpass the G7's economic strength.
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Xi Jinping wants to challenge Western dominance – seeks multipolar world order
WorldChinese President Xi Jinping launched a frontal attack against Western "hegemony and power politics" before 20 world leaders at the SCO summit in Tianjin, China.
Shocking reports about the Ukrainian army: 1.7 million dead, wounded, and missing
WorldRussian hackers have published what they claim to be information from the Ukrainian General Staff's databases.
Woody Allen added to Ukrainian “kill list”
CultureAmerican director branded as Kiev's enemy after video appearance in Moscow.
Moscow: Zelensky has no mandate to conclude peace
WorldAccording to Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Putin could meet with Zelensky – but Ukraine needs a legitimate leader to sign a peace agreement.
Russia demands UN meeting on Nord Stream attack
WorldRussia calls the theory about Ukrainian saboteurs "ridiculous" and now demands an urgent UN meeting following the arrest of a suspect in Italy.
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Trump and Putin shake hands – first summit in four years begins
WorldThe red carpet has been rolled out for the Russian president at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Trump and Putin in Alaska – peace agreement or continued war?
WorldThe EU wants to increase pressure on Russia, Zelensky refuses to give up territory and a Russian negotiator warns of sabotage.
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7 out of 10 Ukrainians want to negotiate for peace
WorldOpinion shifts: support for continued war declines, as does faith in NATO and EU.
Greene: Ukraine support a betrayal of the American people
World"American taxpayers don't want to pay to murder people in some foreign country", states the Republican congresswoman.
Russia: Britain plotting attacks on oil fleet
World"London is going to entrust Ukrainian security forces with the implementation of both terrorist attacks", according to the SVR.
Russia: Sanctions have cost the EU 1000 billion euros
World"This is the price that Europe has to pay for curtailing all economic contacts with Russia", says Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko.
Powerful earthquake triggers tsunami warnings across four continents
WorldAn earthquake with a magnitude of 8.8 off Russia's east coast has led to tsunami warnings in over twenty countries.
Russia rules out talks between Putin and Zelensky without final agreement
World"There’s no point in meeting only to begin negotiations from square one", says Vladimir Medinsky, the Kremlin's lead negotiator.
Gabbard accuses Obama of years-long coup against Trump
World"The most egregious weaponization and politicization of intelligence in American history", claims the US intelligence chief in a shocking statement.
Russian drone swarms break through Ukrainian air defenses at record pace
WorldThe hit frequency has tripled during the spring while the Ukrainian defense is overwhelmed by new swarm tactics and modified drones.
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Trump urges Zelensky to attack Moscow
WorldAccording to the Financial Times, Donald Trump has secretly urged Ukraine to carry out attacks against the major Russian cities of Moscow and St. Petersburg.
North Korea declares “full support” for Russia
WorldRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Kim Jong-Un on Saturday.
Ukraine reports record civilian casualties in June
WorldAt least 232 civilians were killed and 1,343 injured during the month primarily as a result of Russian missile attacks, according to a new UN report that testifies to an escalation.
Russia now allows foreigners in the military
WorldThis shall remain in effect until the state of war in the country ends.
Slovakia urges West to engage in dialogue with Russia
World"We do not want a war between Russia and NATO to break out, because that would be the Third World War", emphasizes Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar.
Majority of Ukrainians want peace through compromise
WorldOnly a fifth of the population advocates continuing the war to reclaim previously lost territories.
Peace activist urges NATO–Russia cooperation over toxic munitions on Baltic Sea floor
EnvironmentAccording to German peace researcher Bernhard Trautvetter, the parties must set aside their conflict to "pull this time bomb out of the world".
Russia ends cooperation with Sweden on nuclear accident response
WorldThe agreement was established after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster to ensure faster information exchange in the event of future nuclear accidents.
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