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Germany Can’t Rally One Combat-Ready Division After Giving Guns Away to Kiev

The NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine has drained alliance armories of substantial portions of their inventories, with Germany committing over €7.5 billion ($8.4 billion US) in arms assistance to Kiev, second only behind the United States.

Russian Urals Oil Price Rises to $58.03 Per Barrel

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The average price of Russian oil brand Urals amounted to $58.03 per barrel from June 14 to July 15, while the Brent benchmark was trading at $76.05 per barrel, bringing the Russian oil’s discount to $18.02 per barrel, the Russian Finance Ministry said on Monday.

Canadian Man Fired for Picking Up Baby Moose as Hitch-Hiker

Up to 40 percent of moose calves are killed by predatory bears before they reach adulthood. But official advice for those who spot a hurt or lost young animal is to leave them and let nature take its course.

Crimean Bridge Terror ‘PR Move’ to Make Up for Ukraine’s Battlefield Failures

The 17 km-long bridge linking Crimea to mainland Russia was hit in a deadly drone strike Monday morning. Moscow suspects Kiev. Monday’s attack came just ten days after Ukraine claimed responsibility for last October’s bombing of the bridge. Sputnik reached out to a leading military expert to discuss the Ukrainian leadership’s likely motivations.

Russian Goods to Shine at Vietfood&Beverage 2023 Exhibition

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Made in Russia exhibition will be opened at the Vietnamese international food and beverage exhibiton “Vietfood&Beverage 2023,” the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) reported.

European Council President Did Not Invite Zelensky to EU-CELAC Summit – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, declined Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s request for participation in the Summit of the European Union and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), which starts on Monday, a Spanish newspaper reported.

Reverse Engineering in Action: Russia Finds HIMARS’ Weak Spot

President Putin has indicated that Russia wouldn’t rule out the reverse engineering of sophisticated Western military equipment captured by Russian forces in Ukraine. Russia has already amassed quite a bit of success in this area, says retired Russian military intelligence officer Anatoliy Matviychuk.

Maxar’s Satellite Filmed Crimean Bridge Twice in Past Month

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Maxar’s WorldView-2 commercial satellite filmed the Crimean Bridge twice in the past month, the company said on Monday.

Ukraine’s Terror Attack on Crimean Bridge: What’s Known So Far

Traffic was suspended on the Crimean Bridge overnight due to an attack committed by Ukraine, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Monday. The roadway of the bridge had sustained damage, while the structures of the spans remained “on their supports,” according to the Transport Ministry. Two people died in the incident, and a minor was […]

US Scrambles to Ramp Up Munitions Production After Biden’s ‘Low On Ammo’ Slip

US President Joe Biden and other administration officials recently let slip that the US defense industrial base had run into difficulties replenishing the tens of billions of dollars in weapons sent to Ukraine, including ammunition.

Russian Foreign Ministry Condemns Deadly Terrorist Attack on Crimean Bridge

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry has condemned a deadly attack on the Crimean Bridge.

Australian Sailor and His Dog Rescued After Months Adrift in Pacific

The traveler and his canine friend Bella set sail from Mexico to French Polynesia in April, but their boat got damaged by a storm a few weeks later.

Russia Suspends Participation in Grain Deal – Kremlin

What is the Ukraine Grain Deal? Everything You Need to Know

The Black Sea Grain Initiative will either expire or be extended on Monday. What is the deal? How did it come about? What are its terms? Check out Sputnik’s explainer, probably the most comprehensive one available on the internet, to become an instant expert on the subject.

Kiev Regime Drops Hint at Having Hand in Crimean Bridge Terror Attack

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The Security Service of Ukraine has implicitly admitted its involvement in organizing the pre-dawn attack on the Crimean Bridge, which left two people dead and one child seriously injured.

Two Unmanned Surface Vehicles Attacked Crimean Bridge – Russian National Anti-Terrorism Committee

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Ukraine Admits Russian Forces Advancing in Kupyansk Direction

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Anna Malyar has confirmed that the Russian forces have been actively advancing in the Kupyansk direction.

Sen. Manchin’s Potential Third-Party Run Raises Concerns for Democrats, Media Reports

Senator Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) is causing concern among Democrats with his ongoing consideration of a third-party presidential run. He is set to headline an event for the bipartisan group No Labels in New Hampshire, fueling speculation about his intentions.

Crimean Bridge Closed, Drivers Can Use Alternative Route – Russian Transport Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Crimean Bridge was closed following an accident but drivers can use an alternative land route, the Russian Ministry of Transport informs.

Russian Forces Destroy Enemy Infantry Trying to Attack in Zaporozhye Direction

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Service members of the Russian “Vostok” Group of Forces have destroyed all Ukrainian infantry groups that were trying to attack in the Zaporozhye direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.

Saudi Crown Prince, Japan’s Prime Minister Discuss Bilateral Ties

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, discussing bilateral relations, as well as cooperation between countries in a number of areas, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reports.

Alabama Woman Kidnapped & Returned After Helping Toddler on Highway, Boyfriend Claims

The circumstances surrounding Carlethia Nichole Russell’s disappearance and reappearance remain unclear. When she was dropped off at her home in Hoover on Saturday, she appeared to be in shock.

Alabama Woman Kidnapped & Returned After Helping Toddler on Highway, Boyfriend Claims

The circumstances surrounding Carlethia Nichole Russell’s disappearance and reappearance remain unclear. When she was dropped off at her home in Hoover on Saturday, she appeared to be in shock.

Russian, Brazilian Leaders May Meet at BRICS Summit in August – Brazil’s Foreign Minister

MONTEVIDEO (Sputnik) – The BRICS summit in South Africa scheduled for late August could be the nearest opportunity for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told Sputnik.

Russian, Brazilian Leaders May Meet at BRICS Summit in August – Brazil’s Foreign Minister

MONTEVIDEO (Sputnik) – The BRICS summit in South Africa scheduled for late August could be the nearest opportunity for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told Sputnik.