World news

23.01.2026

Trump disinvites Canada from his ‘peace board’

The US president has changed his mind following a public spat with Prime Minister Mark Carney US President Donald Trump…

23.01.2026

Putin and Zelensky ‘want to make a deal’ – Trump

The Ukrainian leader has repeatedly ruled out any territorial concessions to Russia US President Donald Trump. © Getty Images US…

23.01.2026

Belgium corrects US on ‘peace board’ claim

The European nation has not joined the Trump-chaired panel despite being on the list of members, the foreign minister has…

23.01.2026

EU’s von der Leyen pitches Arctic militarization plan

The move follows US President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. © Getty Images…

23.01.2026

Trump calls for test of NATO’s value to US

Using foreign soldiers on the southern border would show whether the bloc is useful, the president has said US border…

20.01.2026

Ukraine aid critic quits as president of EU country

Bulgaria’s Rumen Radev, a critic of the bloc’s policies, has cited ‘oligarchy’ undermining the country’s democracy Rumen Radev, President of…

20.01.2026

China confirms invitation to Trump’s ‘peace board’

Beijing did not say if it will participate in the body intended to manage Gaza after the conflict between Israel…

20.01.2026

NATO without America: Europe’s trial run ends in a reality check

Steadfast Dart 2026 exposes how fragile European security looks once the US steps aside By Andrei Medvedev, Journalist and VGTRK contributor…

20.01.2026

How did the EU get hooked on American gas?

Pressure from Washington and compliance from Brussels has left the bloc at the mercy of the US An LNG tanker…

20.01.2026

Trump leaks private message from NATO chief

In a fawning note, Mark Rutte purportedly pledged to help the US president “find a way forward” on the Greenland…

SPORT NEWS

Sport News

23.01.2026

‘We did it’: Ovechkin’s record carries a key political message

How Ovechkin’s 895th goal may influence international politics By Alexandra Sergienko, journalist Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals looks…

Sport News

20.01.2026

Russian-born star surges into Australian Open final (VIDEO)

Elena Rybakina will seek her second Grand Slam triumph this weekend Elena Rybakina plays a backhand in the semifinals match…

Sport News

17.01.2026

Hanging effigy of football star prompts condemnation (PHOTO)

Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr has been repeatedly targeted by rival fans Vinicius Jr. lof Real Madrid and Brazil during…

Sport News

14.01.2026

Paris mayor backs Russian Olympic reintegration

The IOC has said it is investigating means to reinstate Russia and Belarus to Olympic competition Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo…

Sport News

14.01.2026

Russian title hopes ended at Australian Open

Karen Khachanov lost to Stefanos Tsitsipas in their semifinal in Melbourne Khachanov bowed out following defeat to Tsitsipas on Friday.…

Sport News

14.01.2026

Djokovic’s father responds after Russian protest row (VIDEO)

Srdjan Djokovic was not present for his son’s Australian Open semifinal in Melbourne Srdjan Djokovic father of Serbian tennis player…

BUSINESS NEWS

23.01.2026

Russian gold gains offset frozen asset value – Bloomberg

Soaring prices add over $216 billion to bullion holdings since 2022, the outlet has calculated FILE PHOTO. © Sputnik/Pavel Lisitsyn…

23.01.2026

EU free trade pact on hold as farmers revolt

The European Parliament has sent the agreement with South America’s Mercosur bloc for judicial review amid protests 20 January 2026,…

23.01.2026

Buckets and bullion: Behind the glitter of Russia’s gold reserves

The rise in the value of Russia’s gold holdings has nearly offset the amount frozen in the West © Getty…

23.01.2026

EU countries’ debt climbs amid military buildup – new data

Member states’ debt-to-GDP ratio surpassed 82% in Q3 2025, the highest level in two years, according to official data FILE…

23.01.2026

Russian gas exports to China soar – data

The Asian nation has boosted purchases of LNG, customs figures show © Sputnik / Sergey Krasnoukhov China sharply increased its purchases…

20.01.2026

EU sets new record in trade surplus with Russia – Eurostat

The value of exports to the country exceeded the value of imports by €1.5 billion between July and September, data…

20.01.2026

Britons getting poorer – report

The UK’s growth in GDP per capita is set to trail most G7 nations, a think tank’s analysis shows © Getty…

20.01.2026

Gold hits record high

Prices rose by more than 60% in 2025, partly due to concerns about global tensions and economic volatility FILE PHOTO.…

OP-ED

Op-ed

23.01.2026

India’s BRICS presidency pits the Global South against ‘America First’

From climate justice to opposing unilateral sanctions, New Delhi’s BRICS agenda collides with a US leadership bent on weaponizing trade…

Op-ed

23.01.2026

There’s one way the EU could resist Trump’s US. But it won’t

To escape an abusive relationship, you have to fight crazy with crazy, but the Europeans are too meek and gaslighted…

Op-ed

23.01.2026

The EU is addicted to American economic punishment

The bloc’s dependence on US natural gas is reportedly on its way to 80% By Rachel Marsden, a columnist, political strategist,…

Op-ed

23.01.2026

The bounty farce: How the Western media rebrands an invasion as a ‘capture’

The Western media acts as a PR wing for the Pentagon, turning sovereign nations into crime scenes By Mustafa Fetouri,…

Op-ed

23.01.2026

First trilateral Russia-US-Ukraine meeting will take place in Abu Dhabi – Putin aide

Yury Ushakov made the announcement after President Vladimir Putin spoke with American envoys in the Kremlin Russian, Ukrainian and US…

Op-ed

20.01.2026

European leaders using group chat to discuss ‘wild’ Trump foreign policy – Politico

The communication reportedly allows for a quicker coordinated response to unexpected actions by the US president FILE PHOTO: European leaders…

Op-ed

20.01.2026

Gaza marks 100th day of ceasefire (VIDEO)

Food and fuel have become more accessible to locals since October, a local reporter has told RT The US-brokered Gaza…

Op-ed

20.01.2026

If he gets Greenland, Trump will go down in history as one of the great American presidents

Whatever the methods, history remembers results – and it’s hard to argue with the single largest expansion of US territory…

RUSSIA & FORMER SOVIET UNION

23.01.2026

Moscow predicts fate of EU loan to Kiev

23.01.2026

US still holding Russian sailors from seized oil tanker – Moscow

23.01.2026

First Russia-US-Ukraine meeting imminent – Zelensky

23.01.2026

Dildos, fake solidarity and sing-songs: Ukrainian elites feign suffering

23.01.2026

Ex-Ukrainian border chief targeted in corruption probe

20.01.2026

Elite Russian drone unit destroys Ukrainian hardware (VIDEO)

20.01.2026

Kiev mayor urges residents to leave city

20.01.2026

Russia to launch rival to Musk’s Starlink – space chief

20.01.2026

Russians celebrate 83rd anniversary of end of Leningrad siege

20.01.2026

Trump disinvites Canada from his ‘peace board’

Putin and Zelensky ‘want to make a deal’ – Trump

Belgium corrects US on ‘peace board’ claim

EU’s von der Leyen pitches Arctic militarization plan

Trump calls for test of NATO’s value to US

Russian gold gains offset frozen asset value – Bloomberg

EU free trade pact on hold as farmers revolt

Buckets and bullion: Behind the glitter of Russia’s gold reserves

EU countries’ debt climbs amid military buildup – new data

Russian gas exports to China soar – data

Moscow predicts fate of EU loan to Kiev

US still holding Russian sailors from seized oil tanker – Moscow

First Russia-US-Ukraine meeting imminent – Zelensky

Dildos, fake solidarity and sing-songs: Ukrainian elites feign suffering

Ex-Ukrainian border chief targeted in corruption probe

Elite Russian drone unit destroys Ukrainian hardware (VIDEO)

Kiev mayor urges residents to leave city

Russia to launch rival to Musk’s Starlink – space chief

Russians celebrate 83rd anniversary of end of Leningrad siege

Putin offered seat on Trump’s peace council – Kremlin