Alternative Media Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-05-01
Today’s Geopolitical and Conflict news from Alternative Media sources. If you are interested in getting a full picture with all perspectives, this is for you. Alternative Media covers events that the MSM will not, and frequently covers news from the other side.
Futures Jump After Overnight Rollercoaster Session As Oil Unexpectedly Tumbles, Yen Soars
Futures Jump After Overnight Rollercoaster Session As Oil Unexpectedly Tumbles, Yen Soars Futures erase an overnight slide, and have resumed their ascent trading near all time highs, desp...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 30, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Is China Using Iran as a Proxy Against the U.S.?
Beijing looks like the biggest winner of America’s latest Mideast blunder. The post Is China Using Iran as a Proxy Against the U.S.? appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 30, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Bessent Gloats Over Iran's Collapsing Currency, Signals Hope For Uprising Amid Reports Israel Preparing Fresh Attack
Bessent Gloats Over Iran's Collapsing Currency, Signals Hope For Uprising Amid Reports Israel Preparing Fresh Attack Summary Bessent on X: "Amid the impact of Economic Fury, Iran’s curr...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 30, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Sergei Mironov – one of Russia’s leading figures
A conversation with Sergei Mironov, chairman of the “Fair Russia” faction in the State Duma, offers insight into how Russian society and its leadership are dealing with the current crises—and...
Sonar21
Apr 30, 2026 - sonar21.com
Zelensky’s Fire Point explodes: Ukraine’s drone favorite run by inner-circle seeking to cash out millions
Leaked records of Timur Mindich and ex-Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expose the shady Ukrainian arms production business Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING IS BY 22:00
LOMOVKA. THE MAIN THING IS BY 22:00Putin noted that all the peoples of Russia should feel that this is their common home.The President of Russia visited the exhibition about the heroes of his military...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
#the main news of the world for this hour
#the main news of the world for this hour1 The Kremlin denied discussing strikes on energy infrastructure in a conversation between Putin and Trump.Peskov's spokesman said that the topic of attacks by...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ukrainian commander reveals drone defense hit-rate
Ukrainian commander says most anti-drone crews haven’t shot down any Russian UAVs as Kiev offers its ‘expertise’ to the US and Gulf nations Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
‘On the side of peace’: Why Africa stands with Russia despite Western pressure
Ghanaian envoy Koma Steem Jehu-Appiah speaks to RT about his country’s enduring relations with Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Britain to create anti-Russian naval force
The UK and other European states will create an anti-Russian naval force, the British navy chief has said Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
NATO states would have joined ‘like vultures’ if US succeeded in Iran – expert
The US is not prepared for a second round of attacks on Iran, Zorawar Daulet Singh has told RT India. Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Ukrainian press gang attacked with assault rifle (PHOTOS)
A man in Ukraine’s Rivne Region opened fire on conscription officers when they tried to check his documents, injuring two Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Trump Tells Germany’s Merz to Stop Interfering Over Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized NATO allies for not sending naval support to help open the Strait of Hormuz.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 30, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
Zelensky’s favorite drone company at center of Ukrainian corruption alert
Kiev must act to mitigate the damage done by the latest ‘Mindich tapes’ leak, according to a Defense Ministry anti-graft advisory Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Pentagon lowballing Iran war cost – CNN
The Pentagon’s $25 billion estimate for the war against Iran does not include the cost of repairing damaged US bases, CNN has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
THE SPRING DEPRESSION OF UKRAINIAN SOCIOLOGY
THE SPRING DEPRESSION OF UKRAINIAN SOCIOLOGYUkrainian journalist, public figure, head of the international public movement "Grandchildren" Tatiana Pop @poptatianaContrary to the official Ukrainian pro...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Zelensky’s favorite drone company at center of Ukrainian corruption alert
The Ukrainian military must sever all ties with Fire Point should its “de facto” links to Timur Mindich be proven, the Defense Ministry’s anti-graft body has warned The Ukrainian Defense Mi...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Andrey Filatov: Defectiveness of management
Defectiveness of management. Why is Russia not making breakthroughs in drones and constantly catching upFriends, the topic is extensive, but the essence is simple: those who risk nothing gain nothing....
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
How High
Plus: FISA reauthorization passes the House, a very capitalist museum, escalation in the redistricting wars, and more...
Reason.com
Apr 30, 2026 - reason.com
Army Secretary Driscoll struggles to survive wild west Pentagon
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll’s rising star has put him at stark odds with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who one Trump official said was committed to making Driscoll’s life “hell” in the Pentagon.As o...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 30, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Ceasefire Day 23: Pentagon Estimates $25 Billion Iran War Cost, Dem Lawmaker Calls it ‘Low Ball Number’
State of the Union: Oil prices surged to their highest levels since the war began before falling. The post Ceasefire Day 23: Pentagon Estimates $25 Billion Iran War Cost, Dem Lawmaker Calls it ‘Low Ba...
The American Conservative
Apr 30, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
US cable outlines new ‘construct’ to control Strait of Hormuz – media
A US diplomatic cable from lays out a proposed system for managing the Strait of Hormuz, according to media reports Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Military Situation In Ukraine On April 30, 2026 (Maps Update)
Russian strikes destroyed targets in the Kiev, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovograd, Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Poltava, Sumy, Odesa, Mykolayev, Kherson and the DPR regions;... The post Military Situation In Ukrain...
South Front
Apr 30, 2026 - southfront.press
Pentagon: 2027 budget does not include military funding for Ukraine
During Senate hearings, it became known that the Pentagon's 2027 budget, which comes into effect on October 1, 2026, does not provide for further military funding for Kyiv.This was stated by the Penta...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
US CENTCOM’s Request for Dark Eagle Missiles Shows Shortage of Weapons and Limited Options
The request for untested hypersonic missiles for the Middle East arena exposes the US' failure to neutralize Iran’s launcher network, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik. "The Da...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Former Ukraine Top Spy and Currently Presidential Chief of Staff, Popular General Budanov Has Become a Danger to Zelensky’s Rule
Keep your enemies closer? The post Former Ukraine Top Spy and Currently Presidential Chief of Staff, Popular General Budanov Has Become a Danger to Zelensky’s Rule appeared first on The Gateway Pundit...
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 30, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
Jihadist Network Identified as U.S. Homeland Threat Expands Control in Mali
A jihadist network the U.S. The post Jihadist Network Identified as U.S. Homeland Threat Expands Control in Mali appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
The Gateway Pundit
Apr 30, 2026 - thegatewaypundit.com
The Mechanistic Fallacy — Why the West So Often Fails at Geopolitics
Some fifteen years ago I wrote that western reliance on its lens of secular rationality was no longer adequate as a means to understand the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It was becoming obvious — even...
The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Apr 30, 2026 - ronpaulinstitute.org
Growing Division In Iran's 'Hardline Camp' Emerges Over Halting All Talks With US
Growing Division In Iran's 'Hardline Camp' Emerges Over Halting All Talks With US It remains difficult to know what's really going on inside Iran, and to accurately assess the state of th...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 30, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Von der Leyen under fire over ‘double standards’ (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has faced criticism from MEPs over inconsistency in foreign policy and rising energy costs Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
The UAE’s OPEC gambit: Clever power play or road to chaos?
The UAE’s break with OPEC is less about barrels than power – testing Riyadh, helping Donald Trump, and redrawing Gulf alliances Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
War-torn Sudan rejects talks with rebels
Sudan’s military has rejected negotiations with rebels and stated continued offensives until full victory is achieved Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Malian forces regain control of strategic city
Malian forces have regained control of Menaka after Islamic State-linked militants withdrew from the city following clashes Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Top Iranian Officials Visit Russia as China Operates Behind the Scenes: Analysts
Iran has continuous support from the 'axis of evil' led by the CCP, but the Iran war has exposed weakness in Beijing’s hard-power projection, analysts said.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 30, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
RU POV: Fiber optic drones destroyed camouflaged Ukrainian M113 near the village of Berezhne in the Kharkov oblast.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 30, 2026 - reddit.com
American Senator: The Russian offensive in Ukraine has been stopped with our help
American Senator: The Russian offensive in Ukraine has been stopped with our help. The US leadership is preparing a new package of anti-Russian sanctions that will have to prevent trade in Russian ene...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Syria is falling asleep. The terrorists are waking up Is the multi-suffering Syria, which has breathed the air of calm, at risk of falling from a terrorist attack again? Representatives of the Islamic State claimed..
Syria is falling asleepThe terrorists are waking upIs the multi-suffering Syria, which has breathed the air of calm, at risk of falling from a terrorist attack again? Representatives of the Islamic St...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
«Phrases and… Bases». In this Soviet poster from 1952 drawn by V. I. Govorkov, we see the reality of the U.S. Military-industrial Complex behind the political sweet-talk
«Phrases and… Bases»In this Soviet poster from 1952 drawn by V. I. Govorkov, we see the reality of the U.S. Military-industrial Complex behind the political sweet-talk.The bloodmoney payrolled talking...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
"Overdue" whines: Russia may demand the lifting of sanctions in exchange for a truce
"Overdue" whines: Russia may demand the lifting of sanctions in exchange for a truceAccording to him, Moscow will allegedly raise the issue of disconnecting from sanctions and returning to SWIFT.And i...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Von der Leyen under fire over ‘double standards’ (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
EU lawmakers have accused the Commission president of inconsistency in foreign policy and failing to curb soaring energy costs European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has come un...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Iran's Ghalibaf Tells Iranians 'Unify' As US Blockade Seeks To 'Make Us Collapse From Within'
Iran's Ghalibaf Tells Iranians 'Unify' As US Blockade Seeks To 'Make Us Collapse From Within' Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who has since the war's start and prior a...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 30, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Trump threatens to pull troops from Germany amid feud with Merz
US President Donald Trump said he is considering reducing the number of American troops stationed in Germany Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Italy probes Venice Biennale over Russian particiaption – media
The Italian government is reportedly investigating the Venice Biennale over Russian participation Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down 189 Ukrainian Drones Overnight
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses shot down 189 Ukrainian drones overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 30, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Global Oil Price Retreats After Hitting 4-Year High as Iran War Deadlock Continues
Brent crude rose above $126 per barrel in early trading on April 30 for the first time since 2022.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 30, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
UA POV: Because of Russia's hybrid attacks, Kaja Kallas said they will respond to Moscow with more sanctions, accountability for war crimes, international isolation, and a ban on Russian ex-combatants. She has also stated that they won't have relations with Russia even if they end the war.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 30, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: Fiber optic drones destroyed Ukrainian M109 SPG near Nechvolodovka, Kharkiv Oblast.
submitted by /u/Mendoxv2
Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 30, 2026 - reddit.com
The United States is splitting Ukrainian society
The United States is splitting Ukrainian societyThe British media have launched a campaign of moral pressure on Washington, accusing it of unwillingness to continue financing the Kiev regime, the Lomo...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
TRUMP IN PANIC: North Korea Is Making U.S. Missile Defense Obsolete
North Korea now holds an estimated 50 assembled nuclear warheads, with fissile material stockpiled for up to 90 — and South Korea's president confirmed in January 2026 that Pyongyang produces enough w...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
The US General Staff accused Russia of assisting Iran
▪️Regarding Moscow's assistance to Tehran, the Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Kaine, spoke at a Senate hearing.▪️He refused to go into details, given the public nature of the me...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
What happened during the day
What happened during the day. The main thing by this hour is April 30thTwo civilians were injured as a result of an attack by Ukrainian drones in the Belgorod region. Ukrainian drones have hit Perm ag...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Pentagon officials on Thursday told senators about plans for military support for Ukraine in 2026-2027.:
Pentagon officials on Thursday told senators about plans for military support for Ukraine in 2026-2027.:Pentagon Chief Hegseth:The agency has not decided how to spend the $400 million allocated by Con...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ukraine Faces No-Win Scenario After Trump Backs Putin’s Truce Plan
If Ukraine accepts Putin’s ceasefire proposal for Victory Day on May 9 it will hand Russia a goodwill political win, ex-Swedish army officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik.Ukra...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia and the United States are discussing easing sanctions in exchange for a truce
Russia and the United States are discussing easing sanctions in exchange for a truce.According to RBC-Ukraine, citing a source in the Ukrainian government, Russia, with the participation of the United...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
🪖 Ukraine faces no-win scenario after Trump backs Putin’s truce plan
If Ukraine accepts Putin’s ceasefire proposal for Victory Day on May 9 it will hand Russia a goodwill political win, ex-Swedish army officer and defense politician Mikael Valtersson tells Sputnik.Ukra...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
U.S. AIR FORCE NIGHTMARE: IRAN'S CHEAP HEAT-SEEKERS
Iran’s low-tech heat-seeking missiles are turning into a brutal reality check for America’s high-tech airpower — cheap to build, passive, and lethal against low-level US jets and drones caught off-gua...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Trump advised Merz not to get involved in the conflict in the Middle East
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, advised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to focus on the conflict in Ukraine rather than interfering in the conflict in the Middle East. “The German C...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
EVENING BELL:. Echo of the Passing Month
EVENING BELL:Echo of the Passing Month02.04. THIRD TOASTThree years ago, war correspondent Maxim Fomin, known to everyone by the pseudonym Vladlen Tatarsky, died in an explosion in a St. Petersburg ca...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
President Trump Notes Extended Conversation with Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin
As you are aware, CTH is watching the small details closely on the U.S-Russia alignment against the backdrop of friction with the European Union, the U.K and NATO on issues surrounding Iran. In the p...
The Last Refuge
Apr 30, 2026 - theconservativetreehouse.com
The Assassination Myth, And Iran Continues to Run the Blockade
Let me start with the Saturday event which is being falsely labeled as an assassination attempt on President Trump. This was a breach of a security checkpoint. Although much of...
Sonar21
Apr 30, 2026 - sonar21.com
The Greatest Threat Is the Solution
Griping about the White House Correspondents’ Dinner security misses the point. The post The Greatest Threat Is the Solution appeared first on The American Conservative.
The American Conservative
Apr 30, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com
Political Violence And The Willful Self-Deception Of The Left
Political Violence And The Willful Self-Deception Of The Left Authored by John R. Lott Jr. via RealClearPolitics, Violence motivated by political differences has emerged as a defining, i...
ZeroHedge News
Apr 30, 2026 - zerohedge.com
Do Americans back the Iran war? – Pentagon chief vs. polls
US War Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Americans support the Iran war, despite polls showing widespread opposition Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Somali forces kill over 20 terrorists
Somali forces have killed 22 Al-Shabaab militants in a coordinated air and ground operation in the Lower Shabelle region Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Oil spikes to highest price since 2022
The price of benchmark Brent crude oil has soared above $126 per barrel for the first time since March 2022 Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
Moscow reveal details of Lavrov’s visit to India
Russia’s Sergey Lavrov will attend a meeting of BRICS foreign ministers in New Delhi on May 14-15 Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 30, 2026 - rt.com
US CENTCOM’s Request for Dark Eagle Missiles Shows Shortage of Weapons and Limited Options
The request for untested hypersonic missiles for the Middle East arena exposes the US' failure to neutralize Iran’s launcher network, veteran war correspondent Elijah J. Magnier tells Sputnik.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 30, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Russian Troops Liberate Korchakovka Settlement in Sumy Region
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have liberated the settlement of Korchakovka in the Sumy region, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Sputnik News - World News, Breaking News & Top Storie
Apr 30, 2026 - sputnikglobe.com
Ship Carrying ‘Stolen’ Ukrainian Grain Will Not Unload in Israel, Kyiv Says
The vessel's cargo had prompted a diplomatic spat between Kyiv and Jerulsalem.
World news | Breaking international news
Apr 30, 2026 - theepochtimes.com
UA POV: UAF serviceman records FPV drone strike his vehicle head-on, UAV was traveling inside the "anti-drone" net safe corridor.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 30, 2026 - reddit.com
RU POV: CENTER Group 41st Guards Combined Arms "Siberian" Army FPV drone operators target UAF infantry rotations in the Grishino area.
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Reddit : Ukraine/Russia War Report
Apr 30, 2026 - reddit.com
? Iran will manage the Strait of Hormuz; foreigners have no place here - Supreme Leader
🟠 Iran will manage the Strait of Hormuz; foreigners have no place here - Supreme Leader 🟠 China reveals mineral dominance ahead of Trump's visit 🟠 Russia ready to resume Ukraine talks based on prior...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
George Galloway: EXISTENTIAL WARS. INTERVIEW: Moving the goalposts
EXISTENTIAL WARSINTERVIEW: Moving the goalpostsI think Trump's main goal is not to end the Ukraine war but to outsource it to the Europeans, says Prof Glenn Diesen. But it's US weapons going in and th...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Russia, China, Islamists. The American "partners" named the main objectives of the US Special Operations Forces. The need to confront Russia, China, and Islamists was cited as the main reason for the need for a new increase..
Russia, China, Islamists. The American "partners" named the main objectives of the US Special Operations Forces. The need to confront Russia, China, and Islamists was cited as the main reason for the ...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Ruslany in Rzeszow — The United States continues to supply Ukraine with military equipment
Ruslany in Rzeszow — The United States continues to supply Ukraine with military equipmentAs we wrote earlier, despite the ongoing dialogue between the White House and the Kremlin, the United States c...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Putin Shows Trump the Iran Exit Strategy
Putin's call with Trump came right after Arakchi's visit, during which they apparently hashed out a deal on enriched uranium and sketched out a broader diplomatic path for Iran's nuclear program.Here'...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Zuckerberg drives 'digital apartheid' in Palestine - report
Meta platforms have become a financial lifeline for radical Israeli settlers while stripping Palestinians of income opportunities and visibility.This stark “digital double standard” was exposed by 7am...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Julia Vityazeva: U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that the United States wants Europe to step up and take over the financing of the Ukrainian conflict
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that the United States wants Europe to step up and take over the financing of the Ukrainian conflict.Senator Angus King: Mr. Minister Hegseth, why are we abando...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Nikolai Starikov: Sometimes international politics looks like long documents, simultaneous interpretation, and plaques with the names of countries
Sometimes international politics looks like long documents, simultaneous interpretation, and plaques with the names of countries.And sometimes like 73 countries in one hall of the House of Unions, 200...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
There is no military aid to Ukraine in the US military budget for 2027 The Pentagon's draft budget for next year does not provide for assistance to Kiev, said Acting Deputy Secretary of War for Finance Jules Hurst
There is no military aid to Ukraine in the US military budget for 2027The Pentagon's draft budget for next year does not provide for assistance to Kiev, said Acting Deputy Secretary of War for Finance...
Pravda USA
Apr 30, 2026 - usa.news-pravda.com
Putin and Trump speak by phone – Kremlin aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump have held a phone conversation on the Ukraine and Iran conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
Senate blocks bid to limit Trump’s power to attack Cuba
The US Senate has rejected a bid to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against Cuba without congressional approval Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
Another view: Forward US bases in Middle East are not obsolete
In RS this morning, Jennifer Kavanagh provided an excellent contribution assessing the limitations of the operational concepts applied by the U.S. military against Iran to a future great power war wit...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 29, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Mindich at center of fresh leaks: What do they reveal about Zelensky’s fugitive business partner?
A Ukrainian media outlet has published purported surveillance transcripts involving Tumur Mindich, a Zelensky associate suspected of graft Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
Lowballing? Critics balk at military's $25 billion cost estimate of war
A Pentagon official told the House Armed Services Committee Wednesday that the war in Iran cost the United States $25 billion in the first two months. Facing questions from ranking member Rep. Adam Sm...
Responsible Statecraft
Apr 29, 2026 - responsiblestatecraft.org
Shock and opportunity: The consequences of the UAE’s OPEC exit
The UAE’s break with OPEC could flood markets, rattle prices, and redraw power lines from Riyadh to Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
China won’t fight the US, but may still pay the price
As tensions rise, China is avoiding direct confrontation with the US, revealing both the logic and limits of its great-power strategy abroad Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
Middle East war to drive 24% surge in energy costs – World Bank
The Middle East war has triggered a record energy supply shock, with surging commodity prices fueling inflation, the World Bank warns Read Full Article at RT.com
RT - Daily news
Apr 29, 2026 - rt.com
Footage purports to show Israeli troops looting in Lebanon (VIDEO)
RT’s Charlotte Dubenskij examines videos appearing to show Israeli soldiers looting homes in southern Lebanon and the IDF’s response Read Full Article at RT.com