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Pashinyan Targets Businessman and Church: Political Vendetta Ahead of 2026 Elections?
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 12:55pm EDTThe accusations against Armenian businessman Samvel Karapetyan are politically motivated, says Tigran Kocharyan, chief editor of the Alpha News media project.
US to Impose 30% Tariffs on Mexico, EU Starting From August 1
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 10:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Donald Trump on Saturday sent trade letters to Mexico and the European Union, announcing that they will be subjected to a 30% tariff on exports to the United States.
Azerbaijani Press Council’s Claims Against Sputnik ‘Empty as Drum’ – Rossiya Segodnya CEO
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 10:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Azerbaijani Press Council’s allegation about Sputnik Azerbaijan’s subversive activities are unfounded and as empty as a drum, Dmitry Kiselev, the director general of the Rossiya Segodnya international media group, Sputnik’s parent company, said on Saturday.
Grok Developers Apologize for AI’s Insults, Antisemitic Rhetoric
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 10:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Developers of the Grok AI model from Elon Musk’s xAI issued an apology on Saturday for the AI’s “deplorable behavior,” which included insulting politicians and using antisemitic rhetoric following an invalid update.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Says Risk of Radioactive Dispersion Remains After Israel’s Attacks
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 10:46am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – The risk of radioactive material dispersion near Iran’s nuclear facilities and the detonation of munitions left from the recent Iran-Israel conflict is “serious,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday, adding that this issue has affected Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran Has Not Stopped Cooperation With IAEA, But Form Will Change — Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 10:00am EDTTehran has not halted cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), but the form of cooperation will change due to recent events, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said following the 12-day war with Israel.
Russian Forces Strike Mercenary Hubs in Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 7:27am EDTThe Russian Defense Ministry also said that its armed forces used drones, projectiles and artillery to strike hubs of Ukrainian military recruitment and temporary deployment stations of Ukrainian fighters and mercenaries across 133 localities.
Putin Sends Message to Kim Jong-un
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 7:07am EDTVladimir Putin has sent a message to DPRK Chairman Kim Jong-un, expressing hope for continued direct contact in the near future. The message was delivered by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Russia Demands Action After Azerbaijan Unjustly Arrests Russian Journalists
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 5:35am EDTRussian Commissioner for Human Rights Tatyana Moskalkova has called for justice following the unjust detention of seven Russian nationals in Azerbaijan, with journalists from Sputnik Azerbaijan among those taken into custody. Azerbaijani Ombudsman Sabina Aliyeva has assured that swift action would be taken.
Tensions Rise at DOJ: FBI Chiefs Consider Exit Over Bondi’s Mishandling of Epstein Case
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 5:06am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – FBI Director Kash Patel is considering leaving the post if FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino leaves his position, both dissatisfied with Attorney General Pam Bondi, media reported, citing a source close to the US Department of Justice (DOJ).
Canada Drops Plans to Double Metal Tariffs in Hope for Negotiated Trade Deal – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 5:03am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has opted not to double steel and aluminum tariffs on the United States following US President Donald Trump’s tariff letter in hope to negotiate a better trade deal before August 1, Politico reported, citing two senior government officials.
Boris Johnson Calls Macron ‘Evil Genius’ Behind Migrant Crisis
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 5:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has accused French President Emmanuel Macron of orchestrating the migrant crisis that the United Kingdom is struggling with.
Denmark Leads NATO’s Baltic Troop Build-Up, Sparking Russian Concerns
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 4:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Danish authorities are in favor of increasing NATO activity in the Baltic Sea region and strengthening the presence of NATO troops in the Baltic states, Russian Ambassador to Copenhagen Vladimir Barbin said in an interview with Sputnik.
Telegram CEO Accuses French Authorities of Hurting Free Speech and Tech
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 4:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov accused on Saturday the French authorities of “waging a crusade” against freedom of speech and technological progress, saying this would cause decades-long economic damage to France.
Russia-North Korea Ties Help Stabilize Korean Peninsula – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 2:09am EDTOn July 11, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in the North Korean city of Wonsan. Lavrov flew to the DPRK from Kuala Lumpur as part of his Asian tour.
Baltic Sea Will Remain Common Despite NATO Fantasies – Russian Ambassador
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 1:44am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Baltic Sea will remain a common space for all regional states, no matter what NATO countries “fantasize” about, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said in an interview with Sputnik.
Russian Gold, Diamond, Titanium Mining Companies Awaiting Entry to Saudi Market
Sputnik - Jul 12th 2025 1:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Leading Russian gold, diamond and titanium mining companies are eagerly awaiting entry into the market of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef said in an interview with Sputnik.
Ukraine’s New Arms Plan? EU Pays, US Cashes in, NATO Watches
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 1:03pm EDTUS President Donald Trump said NATO, to which Washington also belongs, will pay for American weapons that the alliance will subsequently supply to Ukraine.
UK’s F-35 Fleet: Mission-Ready in Theory, Grounded in Reality
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 11:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK air force’s F-35 fighter jets are capable of carrying out only a third of the number of missions set by the defense ministry’s target due to a shortage of engineers, spare parts and metal corrosion, a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) showed on Friday.
Moldovan Parliament Concludes Term, But Continues to Perform Some Functions
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 10:59am EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) — The current Moldovan parliament is ending its term, but will continue to carry out a number of functions until future elections, the parliament said on Friday.
EU Wants to Keep the Ukraine Conflict Going to Maintain Power – Opposition Politician
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 10:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union is interested in prolonging the conflict in Ukraine to maintain power, and it is drawing the United States into a trade war with Russia, Ukrainian opposition politician and chairman of the Other Ukraine movement Viktor Medvedchuk said on Friday.
Moldova Trying to Woo Voters in Gagauzia Ahead of Campaign Period – Politician
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 7:41am EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – Moldovan authorities have been campaigning in Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia ahead of the official start of the election campaign, while the region’s head, Yevgenia Gutsul, remains under house arrest, Alexei Lungu, the leader of the Chance party, part of the Moldovan opposition Pobeda (Victory) bloc, said on Friday.
Orban Slams West’s Policies, Notes Ukraine & EU ‘Already Lost’ to Russia
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 7:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine and the European Union have essentially lost the conflict with Russia but lack the courage to admit it and take responsibility for the consequences, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
Iran Says Over 90% of Missiles Hit Targets in Retaliatory Strikes on Israel
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 7:37am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – More than 90% of Iranian missiles hit their targets during Iran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel in the final days of the 12-day war, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said.
Russian Forces Take Control of Zelenaya Dolina Settlement in DPR
Sputnik - Jul 11th 2025 7:34am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Zapad Battlegroup took control of the village of Zelenaya Dolina in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.