Africa: The Game-Changer in the US-China Chip Rivalry
[Sputnik] - 02/19/2025
While China dominates rare earth metal production, the global semiconductor race may hinge upon who secures Africa’s resources, says veteran Asia-Pacific affairs expert Thomas Pauken II.
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Russia expects more joint diplomatic activities with China in 2025 — Lavrov
The Russian foreign minister emphasized that Russia’s partnership with China, particularly according to the two (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
Russia stands firm on Arctic interests — Lavrov
The minister pointed out that Russian President Vladimir Putin and the country’s government view developing (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
Trump 'not serious' about Ukraine returning $500 billion to US — Zelensky
Earlier, in an interview with Fox News, US President Donald Trump admitted that Ukraine could one day become a part (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that he had been briefed on (…)
[Sputnik] - 19/02/2025
US-Russia negotiations to help create inclusive security architecture — expert
"The pathway laid out how to approach all problems on the table by taking into account the interest of all (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
Unpacking the European Peacekeeper Debacle in Ukraine
At an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders remained divided on the idea of deploying peacekeepers to (…)
[Sputnik] - 19/02/2025
Russia explained to US its stance on Kiev's extermination of all things Russian — Lavrov
According to the foreign minister, the discussions with the Americans centered on unconditionally addressing the (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
US president supports stationing European peacekeepers in Ukraine
According to him, such initiatives have been voiced by France and the UK
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
Gas reserves in France drop below 25%, below 30% in the Netherlands
As of February 17, French UGS facilities are filled to 24.87%, holding approximately 3.2 bln cubic meters of gas
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
Russian Lawmakers Pass Bill Outlawing Desecration of Pro-War Symbols
Lawmakers cited what they called a rise in vandalism targeting buildings and vehicles displaying “visual (…)
[The Moscow Times] - 19/02/2025
Restrictions on gas supplies from Russia make no sense and must be lifted — German MP
Matthias Moosdorf noted Germany still receives Russian resources, "but through intermediaries and at much (…)
[TASS Russian News Agency] - 19/02/2025
