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Washington is not interested in pursuing peace in Europe and only prolongs the suffering of Vladimir Zelensky’s regime, Russia’s ambassador to the US, Anatoly Antonov, told journalists, commenting on the latest US weapons package for Ukraine. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Africa Day is being celebrated across the entire continent on May 25, with people embracing liberation from Western colonialism. RT's Noluvuyo Kunge brings us more on this significant holiday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Ahead of the fast-approaching EU elections, the commission chief, Ursula von der Leyen, has warned that right-wing parties are threatening to destroy 'everything we have built together.' And there was the usual bad apple, touted as being at the center of this mischief making... Russia! German member of the European parliament, Gunnar Beck, says the EU Commission chief is trying to divert attention from her own failures. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

An EU commissioner tells the Georgian PM (who is staying firm on the new 'foreign agent' law) to watch it or he could have someone try and kill you. Just a simple friendly warning? Sounds more like a threat. But those threats politicians and countries face magically melt away, when a more ‘friendly’ government is elected. So, there’s a clear lesson to take away here - come to heel at the feet of the EU, fall in line, and all will be right. Otherwise, you’d better watch your back. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Members of the transgender community in Buenos Aires marched to Congress to demand the approval of a bill that would provide financial reparations for transgender individuals who have suffered abuses at the hands of state security forces during the dictatorship (1976-1983) and also against the anti-woke policies of Argentine President Javier Milei. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Alleged Israeli airstrike has hit near a refugee camp in Khan Younis the same day International Court of Justice ordered Israel to halt Rafah operation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

EU Commissioner Olivier Varhelyi admitted he referred to the assassination attempt on Fico in the talks with Georgian PM as foreign agents law was passing readings in Georgian Parliament. Though, he insists that his words were taken out of context. RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij elaborates on the issue. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Following the ICJ ruling on Israel’s operation in Rafah, RT spoke with Bassim Khoury, former Palestinian national economy minister, who said Netanyahu is now ‘in the worst situation’ and compared him with an injured bear who can’t manoeuvre much. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

RT spoke with Dr. Ranjeet Brar, leader of the British Communist Party, says ‘denazification of Ukraine is the only way forward to peaceful and prosperous Europe.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Mariam Maisuradze, director of DMS Intellectual property patent bureau, said the nature of Western countries’ interest in Georgia has shifted from recommendations to ultimatums. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

RT spoke with Dr. Sabri Saidam, Deputy Secretary General of Fateh Central Committee, about the ICJ ruling to halt Israeli operation in the city of Rafah. He remarked that the ruling ‘pushed Netanyahu and his allies to the corner.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Climate activists rallied in Paris outside the headquarters of Amundi, a large investor in French energy giant TOTAL. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Belarus President Lukashenko said if no external force affected Raisi’s helicopter, it’s the US who is responsible for the crash since it forbade the maintenance of the aircraft. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin says the purpose of a joint tactical nuclear exercise with Belarus is not to escalate tensions, adding that Western countries conduct such drills on a regular basis. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russia-Iran cooperation will continue on key issues even after the death of Iran’s President Raisi, since the two countries have ‘good relations.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Answering RT's question at the Minsk press conference, Russian President Vladimir Putin said he can’t comment on the alleged warnings of the European Commissioner about a possible attack on the Georgian Prime Minister but he remarked that ‘speaking nonsense’ is typical of European politicians. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin once again noted that Russia has always been ready for peace talks, and in it was Ukraine who withdrew from the negotiations in the first place. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has ordered Israel to ‘immediately halt’ its military operation in the Palestinian city of Rafah. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Six pilgrims in India miraculously escaped injury when the helicopter they were traveling in lost control and crash landed next to a helipad. The pilgrims were headed to Kedarnath temple, one of the twelve jyotirlinga (manifestations) of Hindu Lord Shiva and part of the Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit in the Himalayas. The helicopter encountered a ‘technical snag’ with its tail rotor and lost control, spinning wildly as the pilot desperately tried to regain control and land. While he could not regain control, he was alert and composed enough to make a successful emergency landing on the grass next to the helipad, precariously sloping away from the helipad. All seven occupants were unharmed and the pilgrims were able to complete their visit to Kedarnath, although their prayers probably took on a more immediate character than they might otherwise have expected. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the incident, while local District Magistrate Saurabh Gaharwar praised the pilot for averting a potential catastrophe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

A former Green MP in Italy has made a one-man stand against Israel’s war in Gaza, expressing his solidarity with the Palestinian people. Stefano Apuzzo was filmed climbing out of the window of the Chamber of Deputies in Rome, and hanging two Palestinian flags from the balcony railings. He was also heard shouting ‘Stop Italian arms for the genocide in Gaza’ before returning inside. Explaining his protest afterwards, Apuzzo condemned the war between Israel and Hamas, calling for an immediate ceasefire. He also slammed what he saw as Italy’s involvement in the war, citing state-owned defense manufacturers Oto Melara and Leonardo’s arms production for the region. Fellow Green Party member and alliance leader Luana Zanella praised Apuzzo for his actions. ‘While several European countries recognize the state of Palestine and the Italian government remains silent, Apuzzo reminds us that a ceasefire is needed,’ she told reporters. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

This was the moment Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic heard the result of the United Nations vote: July 11 will now be the annual day of remembrance for the victims of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre. The resolution, proposed by Germany and Rwanda, was approved with 84 votes in favor, 19 against, and 68 abstentions. The new ‘International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica,’ will remember the over 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys who were killed by units of the Bosnian-Serb military, under the command of Ratko Mladic. Vucic, however, condemned the resolution, arguing it unfairly targets Serbia and its people, and warned that the resolution could lead to further divisive measures. He also questioned why similar resolutions have never been passed for Serb victims of genocide. Vucic has always sought a ‘policy of reconciliation’ over Srebrenica, has never questioned the genocide charges against Mladic and others, and has condemned it as ‘a horrible crime,’ but has fallen short of acknowledging the events as genocide. Culpability for the massacre has always been a controversial question, and while many call it a Serbian genocide, others have vehemently denied this, or even called Mladic a hero. While the International Court of Justice recognized the Srebrenica massacre as genocide in 2007, it found Serbia was not directly responsible, although failed to prevent it. Judging from the quite visible emotion on Vucic’s face as the result of the vote was announced, he certainly doesn’t think the world will hold such a balanced view. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

One of the main concerns for Kiev commanders now is that they might run out of reserves on the battlefield, so they’ve been trying very desperately to draft as many men as possible. With the new draft law in effect, the officers now pretty much can take whoever they want. This has led to some very tragic outcomes… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Spain’s deputy prime minister has drawn criticism from Jewish commentators after ending a speech with the words, ‘Palestine will be free from the river to the sea.’ Yolanda Díaz, who also serves as Labor and Social Policy minister, delivered a video address following Spain’s announcement that it would recognize the state of Palestine, and ended with the pro-Palestine slogan. The Israeli embassy in Spain has slammed the speech, writing on X that it ‘completely rejects Yolanda Díaz’s statement,’ calling it ‘anti-Semitic.’ The Federation of Spanish Jewish Communities, meanwhile, accused Díaz of ‘encouraging hatred and rejection’ towards Jews. During her speech, Díaz accused Israel of ‘barbarism’ and called for the European Union to be pressured to ‘end its agreements and treaties with Israel.’ Spain, along with Ireland and Norway, will officially recognize the Palestinian state starting May 28. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds of Harvard graduates walked out of commencement shouting pro-Gaza slogans. Earlier, 13 Harvard students were reportedly not allowed to get diplomas due to their participation in campus protests. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick discusses with Correspondent Manila Chan how three more European countries, Norway, Ireland, and Spain, have formally recognized Palestine and will comply with the ICC arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Meanwhile, in the United States there is an ever widening divide between Baby Boomers and Gen Z on patriotism, politics, and support for Israel, a new poll reveals. Then Rick is joined from Tehran by independent Iranian journalist Setareh Sadeqi to discuss what daily life in Iran is like following the recent death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and growing tension in the region. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com