Queen Elizabeth II Symbolized Historical Sustainability For Europe, Russian Patriarch Says
Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia has offered his condolences to King Charles III over the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, while noting that the deceased monarch has always symbolized stability, continuity and sustainability of historical traditions for the entire European continent, according to a message published on the website of the Russian Orthodox Church on...
UN May Follow League Of Nation’s Fate By Going Bust – Medvedev Warns
The fate of the United Nations could end up like that of its predecessor, the League of Nations, if the powers of the permanent members of the UN Security Council get "breached," Deputy Head of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned. He referred to a recent initiative by the Americans who proposed some "compromises in reform" at the UN...
Russia, China To Fight Together Against NATO Expansion – Head Of NPC
Russia and China will fight together against the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the “double containment” of Moscow and Beijing, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China (NPC) Li Zhanshu said at a meeting with the leaders of State Duma factions on Friday. “They (NATO countries – TASS) hammer together narrow-bloc structures...
Putin Will Not Attend Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral, Kremlin Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s personal attendance at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain is not on the agenda, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday. "No, we are not considering such an option," Peskov told a news briefing. The spokesman said he did not believe that Queen Elizabeth II had a particular place in the hearts of Russians....
LIVE: King Charles III Formally Proclaimed Britain’s New Monarch
King Charles III, the world's newest monarch, was officially proclaimed sovereign of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on Saturday morning in a constitutional ceremony that dates back hundreds of years. Almost 700 members of the current Accession Council, the oldest functioning part of Britain's government, were called to convene Saturday at St James's Palace in...
King Charles III Proclaimed Monarch (Photos, Video)
King Charles III is today being proclaimed as head of state at a swathe of ceremonies across Britain and the Commonwealth - from Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Hillsborough castles, and the devolved parliaments of Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, to the far-flung capitals of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. The late Queen's eldest son, who automatically became King upon his mother's death...
King Charles III Arrives At Bucknight Palace (PHOTOS)
A tearful King Charles III was greeted by thousands of well-wishers as he arrived at Buckingham Palace today where he will meet with representatives from the Commonwealth - while his mother Queen Elizabeth II's coffin embarks on the historic final journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, then onto Westminster Abbey for her state funeral. Crowds lining the length of The Mall - including excited young...
President Biden Marks 9/11 (PHOTOS)
President Joe Biden reiterated his call for Americans to ‘stand up’ for democracy in a passionate speech from the Pentagon commemorating the 21st anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The president said that Americans ‘owe it‘ to the victims of 9/11 to defend democracy. The president ended his weekend at his home in Delaware earlier than usual to come back...
Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Arrives Edinburgh (Photo, Video)
Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived in Edinburgh to lie in rest at the Palace of Holyroodhouse overnight, after tens of thousands of mourners stood for hours in the streets of the Scottish capital to pay their respects to the late monarch as she left her beloved Balmoral Castle for the last time. The royal procession led by the hearse carrying...
Russia Plays Up China’s Support As It Retreats In Ukraine
As Russian forces suffer a string of stunning defeats in Ukraine, Moscow is playing up Beijing's support for its invasion ahead of a key meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week. Russian troops were forced to flee the strategic city of Izium -- their main bastion in northeastern Ukraine -- on Saturday after a swift Ukrainian counteroffensive. It was...
