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Russia’s Upper House Speaker Meets With Chinese President in Beijing
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 5:59am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – A Russian delegation is on a visit to China at the invitation of Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China Zhao Leji.
Dutch Prime Minister Rutte Will Leave Politics After Resignation – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 5:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said he would retire from politics after his resignation, media reported on Monday.
1Danish Deminers Denounce ‘Deeply Problematic’ Cluster Bomb Transfer to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 5:11am EDTUkraine is already covered in mines and pieces of unexploded ordnance, and the use of dangerous arms with unforeseen consequences, such as smaller bombs within cluster munitions that don’t necessarily explode immediately, would only endanger the civilian population, the Danish humanitarian organization has warned.
Supplies of US Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Can Lead to Humanitarian Problems – Beijing
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 4:59am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Last week, the US unveiled a new military assistance package for Ukraine that includes cluster munitions. The weapons are banned by the Convention on Cluster Munitions, which has been ratified by 123 countries, excluding the US and Ukraine.
Beijing Concerned Over US’s Trade Restrictions, Pressure on China – Finance Ministry
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 4:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Beijing has expressed concern during US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s four-day visit to the country over Washington’s trade restrictions, export control and pressure exerted on China that affected the country’s market, the Chinese Finance Ministry said on Monday.
Watch Russian T-80BV Tank Smash Ukrainian Militant Stronghold
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 4:13am EDTThe T-80BV tank features a 125mm smoothbore gun with an autoloader for rapid fire capability. The tank is equipped with composite and explosive reactive armor, making it highly resistant to anti-tank munitions.
Russian Intel: US Instructing Telecoms to Spread Enmity Against Russian Gov’t
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 3:56am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US Department of State has sent out instructions to national telecommunications companies on covering events around Russia, with the goal of introducing the idea of the need for a forceful struggle against the authorities in Russia, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
China’s Wang Calls for Juster Global Development Management System
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 3:27am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China considers it necessary to create a more equitable and rational system for managing global development based on multilateralism, Chinese Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi said on Monday.
Freed Russian POW Confirms Rampant Drug Abuse Among Ukrainian Servicemen
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 2:43am EDTUkraine’s much-hyped counteroffensive began in early June after months of delays due to a lack of military supplies from Western donors. The Russian Defense Ministry noted that despite numerous attempts, Ukrainian troops have failed to advance.
South Koreans ‘Panic-Buy Salt, Seafood’ Amid Concerns Over Fukushima Wastewater Dump
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 2:21am EDTDespite Japanese authorities and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) allaying fears, insisting that the upcoming dumping of a million metric tonnes of treated, highly diluted radioactive water originating from the Fukushima nuclear facility into the Pacific Ocean is safe, there has been heightened public anxiety in South Korea.
Ukraine Makes Unsuccessful Attempt to Attack Crimean Bridge With S-200 Missile
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 2:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kiev has made an unsuccessful attempt to hit targets in the Crimea, Rostov and Kaluga regions with S-200 anti-aircraft missiles on July 9, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
North Korea Calls US’s Plan to Send Nuclear Submarine to Peninsula ‘Blackmail’
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 2:09am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – In late June, US Forces Korea deputy commander Scott Pleus said that a US submarine equipped with ballistic missiles would head for South Korea soon.
NATO Secretary General to Hold Meeting Between Turkish, Swedish Leaders on Monday
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 1:35am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg will hold a meeting in Vilnius on Monday between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Sweden’s membership in the alliance.
Grain Deal Situation Gives No Optimism, Erdogan-Putin Talks Only Hope – Source
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 12:35am EDTANKARA, (Sputnik) – The current situation with the Black Sea Grain Initiative, also known as the grain deal, does not inspire optimism regarding its extension and the expected talks between the leaders of Russia and Turkey are the only hope, a source familiar with the grain deal talks told Sputnik.
Russian Troops Repel Three Ukrainian Attempts to Attack
Sputnik - Jul 10th 2023 12:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have repelled three attempts by Ukrainian assault groups to break through the Russian defenses in several directions, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Airspace Closure in Sudan Extended Until End of Month
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:55pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has extended the closure of the country’s airspace until July 31, the Khartoum International Airport said.
US De Facto Confessed to War Crimes in Ukraine – Russian Embassy
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:38pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has de facto confessed to committing war crimes in Ukraine, the Russian Embassy in Washington said commenting on the recent remarks made by White House National Security Council (NSC) spokesperson John Kirby.
NATO Allies Want Germany, US to Take Stronger Stance on Ukraine – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Allies are pressuring Washington and Berlin to demonstrate more support for Ukraine in terms of potential NATO membership, the Financial Times reports citing officials.
German President Says Berlin Should Not Obstruct Cluster Bomb Deliveries to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 9:37pm EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said on Sunday that his country should not hinder US deliveries of cluster munitions to Ukraine.
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says Cannot Rule Out Recession in US
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 8:02pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The possibility of a recession in the United States cannot be completely ruled out as inflation remains high, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Biden, Erdogan Discussed Ways to Boost Bilateral Ties
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 7:12pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden discussed efforts to strengthen bilateral ties with Ankara during his talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the White House said.
NATO Chief Says Unsure About Zelensky’s Participation in Vilnius Summit
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 6:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Sunday that he cannot be absolutely sure if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will attend the upcoming summit in Vilnius in person.
India’s Commerce Minister to Visit UK From July 10-11 for Free Trade Talks
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 6:18pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal will travel to the United Kingdom from July 10-11 to take stock of negotiations on a free trade agreement with the country and review progress made in reaching a similar deal with the European Free Trade Association, the ministry said on Sunday.
US Does Not Expect Cluster Bomb Supplies to Ukraine to Cause Rift Within NATO – White House
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 4:41pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States does not expect its move to deliver cluster munitions to Ukraine to cause discord among its allies in NATO, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters on Sunday.
South African President Says Upcoming BRICS Summit Will Be In-Person
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 3:09pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday that next month’s BRICS summit in Johannesburg will be held in person.