Winston Churchill famously defined Russia as “a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma.” Its unique history and geography have obviously produced a distinctive political culture, but Western efforts to mystify Russia also have the effect of drawing a dividing line between the rational and predictable ‘us’ versus the …
Read More »‘What kind of model am I?’ Russian MMA stunner Avsaragova rules out photoshoots as she talks feminism & stripping off at weigh-in
Flyweight Avsaragova is unbeaten in two outings since making her Bellator bow in April, earning an explosive KO win over American Tara Graff less than 30 seconds into her debut before edging a toughly-contested bout against another US fighter, Gabriella Gulfin, via split decision in July. Those wins improved Avsaragova …
Read More »‘Their lives are in danger’: Founder of Afghanistan women’s team talks of terror and broken US promises as Taliban seize control
Exiled pioneer Khalida Popal says she has received desperate calls and videos from women during a turbulent period that culminated in the former rulers of Afghanistan entering the capital, Kabul, to take over again earlier this week. Popal originally fled when the group gained power in 1996 and had been …
Read More »Blinken says nuclear deal negotiations with Iran ‘cannot go on indefinitely’ as indirect talks drag
During a news conference in Kuwait on Thursday, Blinken expressed dissatisfaction at the lack of resolution over negotiations on Iran’s nuclear deal. The secretary of state upheld that “the ball remains in Iran’s court”. “We’re committed to diplomacy, but this process cannot go on indefinitely… we look to see what …
Read More »India in talks with Russia over investments in Russian oil and gas assets – sources
According to the paper, the Russian government has offered several oil and gas fields to India’s natural resources exploration firm ONGC Videsh and to any potential consortium it may form for the project. “This will be for exploring and producing oil and gas in Russia. While the project and scope …
Read More »Tehran demands ‘guarantees’ from Washington over nuclear talks due to former president Trump’s ‘arrogance’
Speaking at a weekly press conference on Monday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said the former US administration of Donald Trump had demonstrated how the US can turn its back on agreements. The United States once showed during the Trump era that it can arrogantly ignore the interests of …
Read More »Biden talks to press after discussions with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin
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Read More »‘We’ve been waiting a lifetime’: Ex-Finland star says ‘pressure is on Russia’ as he talks national pride ahead of Euro 2020 clash
Making a maiden appearance at a major tournament finals, Finland have already surprised many by beating Denmark 1-0 in their opening game in Copenhagen on Saturday. Any joy at the result was tempered somewhat by the worrying scenes with Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen during that match, although fans will have …
Read More »Iran says it has produced 6.5kg of 60% pure uranium as nuclear deal revival talks with US enter final stretch
The move means Iran is still some way off reaching the 90% purity level for uranium that is needed to make nuclear weapons – a goal the US and other Western nations fear Tehran is pursuing, but which it denies. On Tuesday, Iranian media quoted government spokesman Ali Rabiei as …
Read More »Iranian nuclear deal talks set to resume in Vienna, Tehran’s top negotiator confirms
“The participants are expected to continue consultations on the possible return of the US to the nuclear accord and ensuring the full and effective implementation of this agreement,” Araqchi, who is Tehran’s top negotiator at the talks, wrote on Telegram. US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman also said this …
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