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Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing. He has travelled to China for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The trip coincides with the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation. The visit comes less than a week after US President Donald Trump’s trip to China. The American president arrived in Beijing for a two-day state…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Beijing this week with a high-level delegation for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on bilateral ties, trade, energy cooperation, and global affairs, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov has said. The May 19-20 visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Russia-China Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, which Ushakov said reflects relations that have reached an…

The EU’s search for a potential negotiator with Russian President Vladimir Putin has apparently been narrowed down to three candidates: Angela Merkel, Alexander Stubb, and Mario Draghi. However, all three come with baggage that could end any Ukraine peace talks before they begin. European leaders have reportedly discussed appointing an envoy to Moscow since early 2025, apparently out of concern that the EU’s interests could be sidelined if the…

Beijing says Taiwan needs to be realistic about its sovereignty claims, with even the US President warning against declaring its independence. · Iran denies any enmity with its Gulf State neigbours, blaming US and Israeli actions for the current insecurity plaguing the region. · 19 people killed and over a hundred wounded in 24 hours of Israeli strikes on Lebanon, as the onslaught continues despite a ceasefire extension announced last week

In this episode of Moscow Mules, Chay Bowes and his crew look at the EU game of “Let’s Pretend” that has become political strategy. · Emmanuel Macroleon runs to Africa – and fails gloriously. · The Germans realise Pin Head Merz loves Ukraine more than Berlin. · Meanwhile, in Kiev, Klitschko is talking to the dead. · Enjoy the insanity.

Ukraine launches a barrage of drones on Russia, as air defence forces shoot down more than 500 UAVs overnight. Pakistani police in Bannu reportedly kill five militants linked to a suicide bombing that killed 15 officers. · With tensions boiling on the border region with Afghanistan, the US shuts down its Peshawar consulate over security concerns. RT analyzes Washington's move later in the programme. · Demonstrators in France and the…

Six people, including three paramedics, are killed in an Israeli attack on Lebanon. It comes as Washington says the two countries have agreed to a 45-day ceasefire extension, but the IDF continues to strike. · Amid the fragile truce with Tehran time appears to be running out, as Donald Trump says he’s prepared to unleash his Department of war once again, and quote - finish the job in Iran. · Russia’s top diplomat takes a swipe at the French…

Kuwait exported zero barrels of crude oil last month, according to data from a shipping monitor, marking the first such halt since the 1991 Gulf War. A major US ally hosting around 13,500 American troops and serving as a key regional logistics hub, Kuwait previously produced about 2.7 million barrels per day (bpd) and exported roughly 1.85 million bpd, with most shipments going to Asian markets including China, India, and South Korea. · On…

Ukraine is stripping some doctors of their draft exemptions and requiring medical students to undergo compulsory military training, Health Minister Viktor Lyashko has announced. · Lyashko made the remarks during question hour at the Ukrainian parliament on Friday, saying the Health Ministry would be authorized to cancel draft deferrals of certain medical workers at the request of the Defense Ministry and the Armed Forces’ Medical Forces…

An ancient theory warning how conflicts start is brought up by Xi Jinping amid Trump's visit to China. Amid the pomp and circumstance in Beijing no major breakthroughs are made, while the American President remains tight lipped over the all important Taiwan question. · Co-operation across industries is on the agenda as ties between Russia and India are discussed at the BRICS foreign ministers meeting in New Delhi. While Israelis celebrate Flag…