EU seeks figurehead for Russia talks amid isolation fears – Politico

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Brussels reveals new plan to steal Russian assets
The EU intends to tap the frozen reserves if Kiev fails to repay a new €90 billion loan
Jan 15, 2026 01:59
US attack on Iran imminent – Reuters
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to launch military strikes against the country amid ongoing mass protests there
Jan 14, 2026 21:06
Von der Leyen vows to turn EU into ‘military powerhouse’ – media
Member states have increased defense budgets, citing an alleged Russia threat, which Moscow dismisses as ‘nonsense’
Jan 14, 2026 20:09
UK police cited AI fake in banning Israeli football fans
The West Midlands chief constable has apologized after citing a fictitious match invented to justify keeping Maccabi Tel Aviv fans away
Jan 14, 2026 17:52
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The feud between the Fed chair and the US president seems shocking, but the foundation for central bank independence has long since eroded
Jan 14, 2026 17:48
US is ‘main enemy of the dollar’ – ex-IMF director Exclusive
Washington’s “abuse” of financial instruments through sanctions is pushing the rest of the world away from the greenback, Paulo Batista has told RT
Jan 14, 2026 16:22
EU seeks figurehead for Russia talks amid isolation fears – Politico
Brussels is facing significant pushback from key member states over its ongoing policy of refusing to speak with Moscow
Jan 14, 2026 15:59
Disorder instead of protest: Who tried to radicalize Iran’s streets – and why it failed ANALYSIS
Radicalization, diaspora politics, and fears of foreign interference have turned public discontent into a dead end
Jan 14, 2026 15:43
Trump offers new reason to acquire Greenland
The island is crucial for building the Golden Dome missile defense system, the US president has said
Jan 14, 2026 15:24
US opens missile facility in Qatar amid Iran tensions
President Donald Trump earlier signaled support for protests in the Islamic Republic and threatened new strikes
Jan 14, 2026 14:57
US lawmakers move to block Trump from invading Greenland
Bipartisan legislators in the House and Senate introduced bills to prevent federal funds from being used to attack NATO member states
Jan 14, 2026 14:24
Trump flips off worker who called him ‘pedophile protector’
The US president has faced harsh criticism over transparency on the Epstein files
Jan 14, 2026 12:51
Trump envoy not welcome at Greenland dog sled race – organizers
Jeff Landry, who has openly backed making the territory part of the US, claimed he received an invitation to the event
Jan 14, 2026 12:10
France ‘uneasy’ over German rearmament – Bloomberg
Paris sees Berlin’s record defense spending as a challenge to its political clout in Europe, sources told the news agency
Jan 14, 2026 10:40
Gulf states urging US against Iran strikes – WSJ
Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Qatar are reportedly trying to persuade Trump to abandon regime-change plans in Tehran
Jan 14, 2026 10:40
EU at odds over Ukraine loan terms – media
The bloc agreed to issue €90 billion in joint debt to support Kiev but has yet to decide how the money can be allocated
Jan 14, 2026 10:29
US senators target Trump branding of federal institutions
The measure would prohibit federal assets from being named or renamed after a sitting president
Jan 14, 2026 10:16
Expert tells RT which country Trump could target after Greenland
Resource-rich Iceland could be next on the US president’s land-grab menu, a former army officer has said
Jan 14, 2026 08:56
US seeking to seize dozens more oil tankers – Reuters
President Donald Trump wants to control Venezuela’s oil production and trade indefinitely
Jan 14, 2026 03:06
Clintons refuse to testify in Epstein inquiry
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has threatened to hold them in contempt of Congress
Jan 14, 2026 00:58
Trump threatens Greenland’s leader with ‘big problem’
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen said the island chooses Denmark and the EU over the US
Jan 13, 2026 23:49
Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over institutions’
“Help is on its way,” the US president has told protesters in a cryptic message
Jan 13, 2026 23:07
US ‘vassals’ will fall into line on Greenland grab – American journalist Exclusive
European NATO nations will do whatever Washington says, John Varoli has told RT
Jan 13, 2026 22:00
Russian-flagged tanker seized by US spotted near UK – media
The final destination of the Marinera remains unknown, according to British press reports
Jan 13, 2026 21:47

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