Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said his country won’t cave in to US demands to stop developing ballistic missiles and a nuclear industry, saying Tehran is capable to stand up to Washington’s “bullying.” … Read More >Iran won’t stop ballistic missile & nuclear programs despite US pressure – Supreme Leader

Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal

Washington’s weaponization of the dollar in an effort to crush Russia’s economy seems to be backfiring. The policy encouraged Moscow to pivot to gold and this week the cost of an ounce broke the $2,000 barrier for the first time. … Read More >Dumping the dollar: Record gold price justifies Moscow’s choice to abandon greenback & bet on precious metal

Following suspension of Russian ‘Fox News’ imitator, Kremlin warns internet users not to trust YouTube or other Western platforms

After a Russian TV channel loosely inspired by America’s Fox News was blocked by video-streaming service YouTube earlier this week, Vladimir Putin’s spokesman says Western web giants should be treated with a “low degree of trust.” … Read More >Following suspension of Russian ‘Fox News’ imitator, Kremlin warns internet users not to trust YouTube or other Western platforms

Russia vows to respond ‘reciprocally’ to EU sanctions over ‘politically motivated’ & ‘far fetched’ hacking allegations

Russian officials have dismissed as “baseless” restrictions imposed by the European Union on individual Russians and an intelligence unit accused of cybercrimes. Moscow has hinted at a mirrored response to Brussels’ sanctions. … Read More >Russia vows to respond ‘reciprocally’ to EU sanctions over ‘politically motivated’ & ‘far fetched’ hacking allegations