EU states slam IMF for resuming work in Russia – Politico

A number of EU nations have confronted the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the agency’s decision to restart trips to Russia, Politico reported on Friday, citing a letter the countries allegedly wrote to the fund’s chief Kristalina Georgieva.

Earlier this month, the IMF announced plans to conduct an annual review of Russia’s economy. In order to do that, the agency will start virtual discussions with Russian authorities on economic issues on September 16, and send its staff to the country for in-person consultations shortly after that.

The announcement attracts attention from Kiev’s Western backers, as this would be the first time the US-based institution engaged with Russia since the start of the Ukraine conflict. In a letter reportedly seen by Politico, the finance ministers of Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Iceland and Poland claimed that the agency would be sending the wrong message.

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❗Blinken's call to treat RT's journalism as espionage, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova responds

"I think a new profession should appear in the US – a specialist in sanctions imposed against Russia,” Zakharova said. “Someone should at least make sure that sanctions are not repeated. Otherwise, they have already started a second round with RT.”

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Ready for takeoff: Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft prepped at the Baikonur Cosmodrome’s launchpad

The crew includes two Russian cosmonauts, and an American and is scheduled to liftoff on September 11.
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❗️RT Editor-in-Chief Margarita Simonyan comments on the outlet’s future goals abroad

Simonyan claims that RT was forced to “walk the guerilla path” after being cut off from mainstream media platforms and that this has only led to an increase in its audience.

“They didn't like us when we worked straightforwardly, then when we started working in a non-direct way, they started to dislike us much more. Why? Because our audience became even bigger," she said.

Simonyan also suggested the West’s actions must be responded to, which includes Russia developing its social media platforms and abandoning US ones.

"We will continue to work as we did. The Motherland has not given us any orders to back down. Therefore, we are not backing down."

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Happy birthday Moscow: President Putin sends greetings to Muscovites on ‘City Day’

The Russian president has extended his best wishes to the residents of Moscow on the occasion of the city's 877th anniversary.

A special event is currently underway at the Zaryadye Concert Hall.

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Russian UAV crew destroys camouflaged enemy mortar positions on the right bank of the Dnepr River — MoD footage

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❗️Western media alarmed by RT’s anti-colonialism campaign in Africa

The British publication Africa Confidential expresses concern over RT's efforts to build a network of opinion leaders on the continent, portraying Russia as a liberator and challenging Western narratives.

The outlet claims that RT is intensifying the spread of disinformation while acknowledging the increasing visibility and impact of Russian media in African countries.

This campaign, which uses the slogan "We share your values," is seen as a threat to Western influence and credibility in the region.

Western hegemony hates it when you Question More.

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Russian Disinformation... (Wait for it)... That Backfired or Turned Out to be True?! Part Two

When inconvenient truths are revealed, a good diversion tactic is to simply blame it on Russia. It's quick, easy and way too many people still fall for it. Until they don't...

Here's a look back at some of our favourite "Russia did it" moments:

Nord Stream Went from "Russia did it" to... actually, it probably was Ukraine & Co.

The biggest act of eco-terrorism the world has ever seen started off with accusations that Russia blew up its own gas pipeline to Europe in a mad false flag attack. Since then the finger has been pointed in multiple directions... but the one thing you could be certain about, was the media portraying anything Moscow said as a lie.

Between 2022 and now, RT reports or statements made by Russia were immediately dubbed disinformation. Then Germany issues an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian diving instructor... you really can't script these things sometimes.

Accusations against RT are a complete hypocrisy – Jeff Monson

As Washington takes 'legal action' against RT news organisation, accusing the channel of interference in the upcoming presidential election, RT discusses the news with Jeff Monson, American-born Russian MMA fighter.

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Which Dimension Have We Fallen Into? US Attorney General Smirks at RT's Trolling of CNN

"Ha ha. Ha ha ha ha. 2016 wants its cliches back." Merrick Garland said it was probably funnier in Russian, adding it's no laughing matter for America.

He did seem mildly entertained, though.

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Russian Disinformation... (Wait for it)... That Backfired or Turned Out to be True?! Part One

When inconvenient truths are revealed, a good diversion tactic is to simply blame it on Russia! It's quick, easy and way too many people still fall for it. Until they don't...

Here's a look back at some of our favourite "Russia did it" moments:

Hunter Biden's Laptop

When Joe Biden's not very reliable son forgets his computer in a Delaware store, the shop owner comes forward with its treasure trove of incriminating evidence - from bribery, drugs, pay offs, shady foreigners and... way worse.

Cue former intel officials crawling out the walls to call it "Russian disinformation." Social media bans links to the New York Post story and people are branded conspiracy theorists for thinking it might be true.

It's much more than true, though, it's evidence being filed in Hunter Biden's illegal weapons trial.