RT News - April 18 2024 (09:00 MSK)

As Western states seek to project their power across Southeast Asia, Indo-Pacific states remain committed to peace and stability in the region. That is as Beijing’s foreign minister visits Jakarta as part of a multi-state tour. As Indians take to the polls, Western media try to overshadow the process by casting doubt on the country’s democracy. Russia’s growth surpasses the Western countries that pledged to leave Moscow’s economy in tatters but are now left trailing, that is according to the International Monetary Fund. No donations, only loans: US lawmakers consider a 60-billion dollar bill for Ukraine, abandoning unconditional aid and reserving one-third of the sum for US manufacturers.