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...
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...
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...
Grain Deal Not Implemented As Intended – Andrey Rudenko
The grain deal is not being implemented quite as intended, Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told reporters on Friday. "We're looking at how it's being implemented (the deal - TASS)," he added, adding, "Unfortunately, it's not being implemented quite as planned." Rudenko stressed that the extension of the agreement will depend on "how all the components will be implemented". The second part...
Russian President Vladimir Putin Reacts To Queen Elizabeth’s Death
Hours after the demise of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, whose ties with Britain have been affected by the invasion of Ukraine has reacted. Joining other world leaders to condole the people of Britain, Putin reached out to King Charles III in a telegram, declaring that Elizabeth II rightfully enjoyed the love and respect of her...
King Charles III Requests Lengthy Period Of Royal Mourning For The Queen
King Charles III has asked for a period of Royal Mourning to be observed from Friday until seven days after the Queen's funeral, according to a Buckingham Palace statement, which added that the date of the funeral will be confirmed "in due course." Royal Residences will close until after the Queen’s funeral, according to the Palace. Royal Mourning is a separate process to...
“Grief Is The Price We Pay For Love”: Australia’s PM Echoes Queen’s Words As People Line Up To Sign Condolence Book
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese echoed the words Queen Elizabeth II used more than 20 years ago to comfort New York following the September 11 terrorist attacks as he paid tribute on Friday to the British monarch following her death. There is comfort to be found in her majesty’s own words, ‘grief is the price we pay for love,’" Albanese...
China President Xi Jinping Sends Message Of Condolences To King Charles III
Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence on Friday to King Charles III of the United Kingdom following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. "On behalf of the Chinese government, the Chinese people and himself, Xi expressed deep condolences over the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and extended sincere sympathies to the royal family, government and people of...
Prince Charles To Be Formally Proclaimed King On Saturday
The new King will be formally proclaimed monarch at a historic Accession Council on Saturday. Charles has automatically become King after the death of his mother, but an Accession Council is usually convened at St James's Palace in London within 24 hours of the death of a sovereign. It will be later following the death of the Queen because the announcement...
Queen Elizabeth II Is Dead
Queen Elizabeth II has died at 96, the palace confirms. The queen took the throne in 1953 at the age of 27. She was the second-longest serving sovereign in world history, and spent her life in the public eye. For many in the U.K. and beyond, she served as a symbol of stability through the changes of the 20th and...
