Georgia faces pressure for "second front" in early weeks of Ukraine crisis: PM

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said Wednesday that Georgia had faced strong external pressure in the early weeks of the Ukraine crisis.

Russian defense chief sees special military op as armed conflict between Moscow, West

Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov said that the special operation is an armed confrontation between Russia and the collective West, led by the United States. 

NATO declares the right to use force anywhere on the planet

NATO declares the right to use force anywhere in the world, whether under the pretext of democracy or battling terrorism, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has said, summarizing the results of the NATO summit that has ended in Washington.

Western hegemony not sustainable — Lavrov

At some point, the West will realize that its efforts to preserve hegemony through blackmail and ultimatums are doomed to fail, but this won’t happen soon, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

US Can Only 'Create Crises' to Maintain Its Hegemony

With multiple proxy wars ongoing, $34 trillion in debt, and a world turning against it, many are starting to see the writing on the wall: US empire and imperialism are in decline. 

US Unauthorized Expansion of Continental Shelf Borders Illegal: Chinese Foreign Ministry

The United States' unilateral expansion of the borders from which the width of territorial waters is measured violates international law, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a briefing.

Xi Jinping urges to counteract hegemonism, power politics

The countries of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) should counteract hegemonism and power politics on the international stage, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday.

Biden Calls China’s Xi a ‘Dictator’, Beijing Hits Back: US deliberately escalated situation around weather balloon

Beijing has pushed back against US President remarks, claiming that the statements are outright offensive.

South Korea fines Google $32 million for squeezing local rival

South Korea fined Alphabet Inc.’s Google 42.1 billion won ($32 million) for using its clout in the mobile app market to squeeze out a local rival, the latest sign of intensifying scrutiny on the US tech firm as it seeks to expand overseas.

US expresses concern about South Africa’s decision to join drills with Russia, China

The United States has concerns about a decision by South Africa to join Russia and China in their military drills, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Monday.

West Pursuing War-Mongering Policies to Maintain Dominance: Syrian President

The Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said the West is conducting wars all over the world in order to sustain its hegemonic system and maintain dominance.

US Disregard for Other Nations Leads to Greater Nuclear Risks: Russian Embassy - Tasnim News Agency

The United States continues to act without regard for other countries' security and interests, leading to an increase in nuclear risks, according to a statement published on Telegram on Monday by the Russian embassy in Washington.

Lavrov Bashes Futile US Attempts to Dominate the World – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said Friday that attempts by the United States to establish dominance in every corner of the globe are futile and reflect Washington’s policy of impunity.

Beijing: World Will Oppose "US Rules" of Foreign Interference | Farsnews Agency

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday that the "US rules" of interfering in other countries' internal affairs will be opposed by people all over the world.

Western elites dwell in illusions, clinging to shadow of the past, Putin says - TASS

Ruling elites of Wester states dwell in illusions, clinging to the shadow of the past and denying the changing reality, Russian President Vladimir Putin said, speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) Friday.

Moscow has weathered Western "blitzkrieg" of sanctions

Putin says that Russia’s economy has weathered a “blitzkrieg” of Western sanctions imposed in response to Moscow’s special operation.

Despite US pressures, no condemnation of Russia at US-ASEAN summit

 

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Time to rethink Russian-European relations come "not a short-term perspective" - Peskov - TASS

The time to review the relations with Russia and to begin a dialogue will come, when the Europeans will "sober up from the American bourbon," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Saturday.

Russian oil sale to India complicates Biden’s efforts | Al Jazeera

United States President Joe Biden’s campaign to unite the globe against the Russian invasion of Ukraine is being challenged not only by adversaries such as China but also by the world’s most populous democracy, India.

US accuses China of 'intimidation' in South China Sea

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has said China's military buildup in the South China Sea and its deployment of high-end weapons systems in the disputed waterway is designed to intimidate and coerce neighbours.