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Investors eager for Russian high-yield bonds
Near-zero interest rates are forcing investors to look for higher yields, and that could come from Russian corporate bonds, even though they are difficult to get under Western sanctions. Russian issuers were practically ousted from the world’s financial markets in early 2014 when European and US sanctions were introduced. [...]
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Russia and Turkey ‘Will Resolve Syria’s Problems’ As Bilateral Ties Improve
Upcoming talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan are of particular importance to the Middle East since bilateral cooperation could lead to a resolution of the Syrian crisis and prevent the US from meddling in the region, Turkish Air Force Lt. Gen. (ret.) Erdogan Karakus told Sputnik. [...]
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Two Years On: How Russia’s Agricultural Sector Reaps the Benefits of Sanctions
On the two-year anniversary of Russia's counter-sanctions against Western food products, its agricultural industry is going from strength to strength. On August 7 2014, Russia imposed counter-sanctions on food products from Western countries which had imposed sanctions against some Russian individuals and entities in March 2014, following Crimea's decision to join the Russian Federation in the [...]
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‘Russia Has Won the Proxy War in Syria’: Deal With US Fulfills Moscow’s Mission
Commenting on the recent developments in the Syrian conflict and the agreement between Russia and the US on the coordination of bombing missions in the country, many media sources now agree that Moscow has the upper hand in the conflict and its agreement with the US will grant it and its ally Iran the final victory. [...]
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Russia offers NATO an olive branch, but is reconciliation in NATO interests?
Russia has invited NATO’s military experts to Moscow in September and offered a “positive program” for developing relations with the military alliance — but is reconciliation really what NATO is interested in? Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said the proposal was aimed at decreasing tensions and that Moscow was ready for a constructive approach, despite differences betwe [...]
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Stalling Obama’s Overtures to Russia
Washington’s foreign policy mavens are thwarting President Obama’s moves to work with Russia to resolve the Syrian war and reduce other tensions, so the new Cold War can proceed under Hillary Clinton, says ex-British diplomat Alastair Crooke. “Yes, as we are all too aware, Hillary Clinton was officially anointed this week as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee for the upcoming e [...]
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Is World War III on?
Civil wars in Syria and Ukraine, the threat of ISIS, and now protests in Hong Kong. So far the UN has prevented a war from breaking out between super powers since the end of World War II, but recently the US has not gotten its way in the UNSC. By way of financial flows and sanctions, Western powers have ultimately started a world proxy war. CrossTalking with Rodney Shakespeare, Patrick Hennings [...]
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Russia’s Top-Notch S-400 Will Protect Crimea From NATO’s ‘Air Hooligans’
Russia plans to deploy one of its best air defense systems, the S-400 Triumf to Crimea in August. The regiment that will protect the skies over the Black Sea peninsula from NATO's "air hooligans," as Crimea's Vice Premier Ruslan Balbek put it, will be stationed in the port town of Feodosia. The S-400 complex will become a welcome addition to Crimea's multilayered air defense structure that cont [...]
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The Biggest News Story Of The Year… And You Probably Never Even Heard About It!
The “Empire of Chaos” has Russia backed into a corner and Putin says we are on the brink of WWIII. Darrin McBreen talks to Paul Craig Roberts about NATO’s deployment of anti-missile systems surrounding Russia. [Elite_video_player id="1"]   To Email, or Share This Video Page on Social Networks...   Use this Short Link: https://mtic.us/?p=13601   [...]
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US & Saudi Arabia ‘Involved in Turkey’s Downing of Russian Su-24’ in Syria
German former CDU politician and Vice-President of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Willy Wimmer told Sputnik Deutschland that he fears NATO involvement in the downing of Russia's Su-24 bomber over Syria last November. [...]
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Two Major Blows to the US’ Game in Syria
The launch of a joint humanitarian relief operation in Aleppo by Russia and the Syrian government has “switched all the trump cards out of US hand”, according to Reuters, and here is why. Moscow has forestalled the US operations in Syria by launching, together with the Syrian government, a joint large-scale humanitarian relief operation in Aleppo, establishing three corridors for civilians [...]
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Ein näherer Blick auf WLADIMIR PUTIN
Die einen finden Putin grundsätzlich mal schlecht, und wiederum andere würden ihn am liebsten sofort gegen Frau Merkel eintauschen. Und eine Spiel Liste von ähnlichen Videos! [Elite_video_player id="3"]   Um eine E-Mail zu schicken, oder dieses Video Seite auf sozialen Netzwerken teilen...   Verwenden Sie diesen Kurz-Link: https://mtic.us/?p=13664   [...]
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Why a Thaw Between Russia and NATO is Possible
There are signs indicating a slight shift in NATO's strategy towards Russia. Western Europe now does not believe in the "Russian menace" while some Western politicians have called upon the EU to regard Moscow as an ally rather than a geopolitical rival. [...]
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Why has NATO chosen Russia as its enemy instead of ISIS?
According to statements made at last weekend’s summit in Warsaw, NATO regards Russia as a bigger threat than ISIS. Of course, that's ludicrous but when you scratch beneath the surface, the use of these falsehoods makes perverted sense. [...]
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US-Ukrainian ‘Sea Breeze 2016’ Exercises Threaten to Blow Up the Black Sea
Next Monday, US Navy ships will join their Ukrainian counterparts in Black Sea naval drills dubbed Sea Breeze-2016. However, some analysts are concerned that the content of the exercises could lead to devastating consequences for the entire region. The 'Black Sea Breeze-2016' drills, taking place in southern Ukraine, are set to begin on July 18. [...]
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Tuscany becomes 4th Italian region to urge lifting of anti-Russian sanctions
The legislative assembly of the Italian province of Tuscany has unanimously backed a resolution urging the lifting of the EU’s sanctions against Russia, following in the footsteps of several of the country’s other regions. The vote at Tuscany’s Regional Council, where the majority is held by the ruling Democratic party, took place on Wednesday. [...]
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German Playwright Warns US is Provoking ‘Civil War’ Between Ukraine, Russia
Russia is not a threat to Europe; on the contrary, Washington is attempting to provoke Moscow into fighting a 'civil war' with Ukraine. That's according to renowned German playwright Rolf Hochhuth, who laid down his views on relations between Russia and the West in an interview with Germany's Hessische/Niedersachsische Allgemeine newspaper. [...]
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‘Success for Russia’: Moscow Rises Into the Lead in Aerial Surveillance
Russia has become the first member of the Treaty on Open Skies to be allowed to use digital surveillance equipment during its observation flights. Moscow, according to the Russian Defense Ministry, will be able to maintain this technological advantage over Canada, Italy, France, the UK and the US, who still use analog cameras, for several years. [...]
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Washington fears Brexit will unravel its anti-Russia policy
Britain’s stunning referendum vote to leave the European Union has thrown a cat among the pigeons, not least in Washington, where it is feared that the “Brexit” could scupper its anti-Russian policy. That tacit policy is a foundation of the postwar international order whereby Washington – thanks to its trusty British acolyte – has been able to exert hegemony over Europe. [...]
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Erdogan apologizes to Putin over death of Russian pilot, calls Russia ‘friend & strategic partner’
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received a letter in which his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan apologized for the death of the pilot who was killed when a Russian jet was downed over the Syrian-Turkish border last November, the Kremlin said. [...]
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Pushing the Doomsday Clock to Midnight
As the U.S. and NATO mount provocative military maneuvers on Russia’s border, the West is oblivious to how these threatening gestures ratchet up prospects of thermonuclear war that could extinguish civilization, says Gilbert Doctorow. In his eulogy to Mohammed Ali at the Louisville memorial service, Rabbi Michael Lerner reminded us all of the distinguishing feature of “The Greatest,” that [...]
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Russia ‘to release emails from Hillary Clinton’s private server’
Russia 'is poised to release emails from Hillary Clinton's private server', report claims Kremlin is ready to give green light on releasing the emails, report says Clinton has maintained no emails were intercepted by foreign sources But OilPrice.com cites US intelligence sources saying that they were Clinton would be at risk of violating Espionage Act if foreign governments or sources accessed cl [...]
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