Follow RT on By Fyodor Lukyanov, the editor-in-chief of Russia in Global Affairs, chair of the Presidium of the Council on Foreign and Defense Policy, and research director of the Valdai International Discussion Club. US President Joe Biden’s speech on his country’s withdrawal from Afghanistan is a turning point in…
With Covid-19 cases growing rapidly in Crimea, regional head warns that popular peninsula may close down entirely for tourists
Follow RT on By Jonny Tickle Since it was reabsorbed into Russia in 2014, Crimea has become one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. Now, with Covid-19 infections rising, the local chief has warned that the entire peninsula may shut up shop. Speaking during a meeting of the Crimean…
Russian stock market smashes historic high on weaker dollar & rising crude
Follow RT on The main ruble-denominated index on the Moscow Exchange reached the 3,700-point level for the first time ever on Monday, as global oil prices continue to climb. The ruble-traded MOEX index was up nearly 0.7% on Monday afternoon and stood at 3,708 points as of 11:55am GMT. Earlier…
‘Go home & remember this day forever!’ Twitter, Facebook & YouTube wipe Trump’s ‘mixed message’ to supporters who stormed Congress
Follow RT on After some of his supporters stormed Congress, US President Donald Trump said they had been wronged and mistreated but should go home in peace and “remember this day forever,” as Facebook, Twitter and YouTube restricted his posts. LATEST: Twitter JAILS Trump over ‘go home’ message to protesters,…