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‘Relationships between Russia and China are not situation-driven and are not aimed against anyone,’ – Russian President Vladimir Putin said during a narrow-format meeting with his Chinese counterpart in Beijing. ‘Our cooperation is one of the key stabilizing factors on the international arena. Together we stand for principles of equality, fairness and multipolarity,’ – Putin added. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping gathered for a photo op ahead of official talks in Beijing. Putin is currently on a two-day visit to China. It is his first foreign trip since he was sworn in for a fifth term as president earlier this month. READ MORE: https://on.rt.com/ct6b ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian President Vladimir Putin was welcomed with official ceremony by Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. The leaders shook hands outside the Great Hall of the People building on Tiananmen Square and listened to a military orchestra perform the two countries’ national anthems. They later posed for photographs and left for a meeting between the delegations. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin and Xi meet in Beijing

RT’s Chay Bowes visited the ‘Russia-Islamic world’ forum in Kazan where over 900 representatives of 80 different countries have come together to establish and develop future cultural and business cooperation. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Turkish President Erdogan convoked an emergency council to discuss a roadmap amid an alleged conspiracy targeting the government. 3 police chiefs were detained as a result of the ongoing investigation. RT’s Yasin Eken reports on the issue from Istanbul. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Following the attack against Slovak PM Fico, RT spoke with Karin Kneissl, former Austrian foreign minister, who said that a civilized debate has become impossible in Central European countries, which creates a climate of violence there.

RT spoke with Andrew Napolitano, legal analyst, to discuss the appalling attack on Slovak PM Fico and the general state of democracy in Europe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

President Putin’s plane touched down in Beijing where his talks with Chinese President Xi will take place. It is the first foreign trip of the Russian President after his inauguration. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

President Putin's two-day state visit to China is scheduled for tomorrow. But our correspondents Murad Gazdiev and Igor Zhdanov are already there, ready to report from the scene. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova condemned the attack on the Prime Minister of Slovakia, Robert Fico and wished him a swift recovery. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak PM Robert Fico was wounded as an assailant fired multiple shots at him after the government meeting in Handlova. For more, RT talks to veteran war journalist Elijah Magnier. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://x.com/RT_com

The moment a 71-year-old man from Levice opened fire at Slovak PM Fico in Handlova was caught on camera. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Hundreds of couples from all over Russia are expected to get hitched in the next few days as part of a Wedding Festival at RussiaExpo in Moscow. RT's Marina Kosareva went to ̶g̶e̶t̶ ̶m̶a̶r̶r̶i̶e̶d̶ check it out. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded when multiple shots were fired at him as he greeted the public after a government meeting. RT discusses the latest developments with intendent journalist Luc Rivet. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and wounded in the town of Handlova - multiple shots were fired at the politician as he greeted the public after a government meeting. He is now in hospital, awaiting a srugery, his condition is believed to be serious. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak PM Robert Fico was seen at the government meeting in Handlova shortly before he was shot and wounded. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Fico's condition is very serious. He was shot several times in chest, stomach. He is currently being transported to a hospital in Bratislava by helicopter. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Slovak media reported the shooting took place at a visiting meeting of the government of the republic was being held. According to preliminary data, Prime Minister Robert Fico was wounded and the attacker was detained. Fico has previously urged Ukraine to accept the referendum results in Crimea and the Donbass regions, while praising President Peter Pellegrini for his anti-Kiev supply stance, calling him a person ’who understands the value of peace.’ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

On this episode of Direct Impact, Rick Sanchez is joined by correspondent Manila Chan to discuss contentious exchanges between Congressman Matt Gaetz and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, focusing on the casual attitude toward military actions and spending. Plus, we’ll dive into Ann Coulter’s resurgence in the news due to her controversial remarks, particularly about Indian American politician Vivek Ramaswamy. Then, lawyer and radio host Steve Gill joins the show to discuss endless US military involvement across the globe. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Huge plumes of smoke rose above the Adriatic Sea after a massive fire broke out at a marina in the northwestern town of Medulin, Croatia. 22 boats were destroyed in the blaze. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Thousands of Israelis took part in a march, organized on Independence day by the Orthodox religious Zionist organization 'Nachala Settler Movement' in coordination with a number of other ultranationalist groups. What were they marching for, you ask? Reoccupation of the Gaza Strip. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

Putin meets with commanders of Russian military districts

Russian Su-25 fighter jet crew daily routine: rise into the sky, (successfully) strike the enemy, go home. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com

During another pro-Palestinian protest, Rome's Sapienza University students used red paint to leave blood-resembling handprints near the entrance to the rector's office. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Freedom over censorship, truth over narrative. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTnews Follow us on Telegram: https://t.me/rtnews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RT_com