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Tension Mounts as Demonstrators Mobilize Ahead of Israel’s Judicial Reform Vote
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 3:00pm EDTThousands of protesters are expected to take to the streets of Tel Aviv ahead of an initial reading of a proposed law on Monday. The law intends to prevent the judiciary from deciding whether government decisions are reasonable or not.
Crimean Bridge Attack Confession Shows Zelensky, US No Longer ‘Pretending to Be Good Guys’
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 2:32pm EDTThe October 8, 2022 attack on the Crimean Bridge was a ‘crossing the Rubicon’ moment in the Ukrainian crisis, freeing Moscow’s hands to lift self-imposed restrictions on precision missile strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure. Why did Kiev decide to admit responsibility now? Observers queried by Sputnik have a few ideas.
Erdogan, Biden Discuss Ukraine, Sweden’s NATO Bid, F-16 Procurement
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 2:25pm EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone conversation with US President Joe Biden on Sunday, in which they discussed NATO membership bids of Ukraine and Sweden as well as the deliveries of F-16 fighter jets, the Turkish presidency said.
1EU, New Zealand Sign Free Trade Agreement
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 2:12pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement that is expected to increase bilateral trade by up to 30% within 10 years, the European Commission said.
UK’s Boris Johnson Splurged £800,000 to ‘Brand’ PM’s Jet With Union Flag
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 1:34pm EDTBoris Johnson, who resigned as Britain’s prime minster in July 2022, battled numerous scandals throughout his tenure, with Partygate being one of the most headline-grabbing. But it was the embarrassing groping row involving Chris Pincher, his deputy chief whip, that culminated in Johnson’s exit from No.10.
Biden Believes US, China Can Establish Working Relationship
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 1:12pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden expressed belief on Sunday that the United States and China could establish working relationship that would benefit both sides.
Earth Shatters 120,000-Year Heat Record, Study Reveals
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 12:45pm EDTThe global phenomenon of extreme heat, fueled by human-induced climate change, poses severe consequences for ecosystems and human wellbeing, demanding urgent action to curb greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the escalating climate crisis.
Ukrainian Counteroffensive Headed for ‘Disaster’ – Ex-US Marine
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:56am EDTVirtually all mainstream US and European media have acknowledged that Ukraine’s counteroffensive has bogged down, with Kiev and NATO failing to dent Russia’s defensive lines. Ex-US Marine and geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic gives Sputnik fresh insights into what’s happening, why, and one possible way out of the quagmire for Ukraine.
Lavrov Notes Destructiveness of Arms Supplies to Kiev in Talks With Turkish Counterpart
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted the destructiveness of Ankara’s course for ongoing weapons deliveries to Ukraine during a telephone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, on Sunday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
Russia Becomes Main Supplier of Gas to Spain in June – Enagas
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:27am EDTRussia became the first largest supplier of gas to Spain in June this year, according to Spanish energy company Enagas.
Trump Rails Against Ron ‘Sanctimonious’ Over Vote For Yucca Nuclear Waste Site
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 11:22am EDTFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has been strugging to overcome ex-president Donald Trump’s poll lead among registered Republican voters, hoping to snatch up the GOP nomination allowing him to challenge Democrat Joe Biden in the 2024 race to the Oval Office. Meanwhile, Trump has been lambasting his rival over past policy stances.
France to Boost Military Support to Ukraine by Preparing New Deliveries
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 10:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – France will increase its military support to Ukraine by preparing new assistance deliveries together with its allies to meet the needs expressed by Kiev and hopes that the upcoming NATO summit will bring more specifics on Kiev’s prospects related to its possible NATO accession, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said.
Billboards Featuring Putin Holding Quran Appear in Lebanese Cities
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 10:04am EDTOn June 28, during his trip to Russia’s Republic of Dagestan, Vladimir Putin visited the Dzhuma Mosque in Derbent, where he was presented with a Quran. During his visit to the mosque, the president said that in Russia it is a crime to disrespect the Quran, unlike in some other countries.
Campaigners Seek Trump’s Disqualification From 2024 Election on Grounds of Jan. 6 Riots
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 10:04am EDTOn November 15, 2022, former President Donald Trump announced his intention to run for president in 2024, and since then he has faced a series of allegations and court battles. Recently, civil rights campaigns emerged aiming to exclude his candidacy.
Iran Boosts Power of Chopper Fleet, Boasts New Space-based Eye in the Sky
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 9:18am EDTThe Islamic Republic has created one of the most advanced defense-industrial sectors in the Middle East over the past forty years, developing and producing a range of sophisticated weaponry, radar equipment and defense electronics, and enjoying world-class scientific research potential.
Beach ‘Boy’ Biden? ‘Sleepy Joe’ Skewered for Spending 40% of Presidency ‘on Vacation’
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 8:05am EDTBesides questioning the 80-year-old US president’s seemingly rapidly-declining mental acuity, the GOP has been taking jabs at the Democratic incumbent for vacationing a record stretch of time compared to his White House predecessors.
Kiev Loses Up to 470 Soldiers in 4 Directions in Past 24 Hours – MoD
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 8:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kiev has continued its unsuccessful attempts to advance in the South Donetsk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye and Krasny Liman directions, as a result of which Ukrainian troops lost up to 470 military and foreign mercenaries in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
France Partially Bans Sale, Transportation of Fireworks Until July 15 Amid Protests
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 7:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – France has banned private individuals from selling and transporting pyrotechnics and fireworks until July 15 to prevent their possible use against police officers during the celebration of the Bastille Day on July 14 amid mass protests in the country, the relevant decree said on Sunday.
Air Defense System Works in Town of Donetsk in Russia’s Rostov Region
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 7:00am EDTVOLGOGRAD, Russia (Sputnik) – The air defense system worked in the town of Donetsk in Russia’s Rostov Region on Sunday, but only minor damages to roofs were reported, Mayor Roman Kuraev said.
Kiev Reportedly Pulls Leopard 2s From Front, Low on Armor, Ammo as Offensive Stalls
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 6:55am EDTThe US announced Friday that it would be rushing controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine to help shore up Kiev’s flagging counteroffensive, which began a month ago but has run up against stiff resistance from Russian forces backed by heavy artillery and air support.
Trump Jr. Joins GOPers in Slamming Neocon Hawk’s ‘Ukraine in NATO’ Gamble
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 6:55am EDTPreviously, Senator Graham said he would be working with Republican and Democratic senators to pass a resolution pushing for the admission of Ukraine into NATO. Leaders of the alliance are gearing up to convene for a summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week, with US officials indicating earlier that Kiev was not yet eligible to join […]
Watch: Ukrainian Armored Vehicles Blown to Bits During Counterattack
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 6:29am EDTThe Ukrainian offensive in the area of South Donetsk, Zaporozhye and Artemovsk kicked off on June 4, with the main attack of the Kiev regime’s forces concentrated in the Zaporozhye Region.
Cruise Missile Shot Down Near Crimean City of Kerch – Crimean Head
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 5:47am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Russia’s air defense systems on Sunday shot down a cruise missile in an area next to the Crimean city of Kerch, Sergey Aksyonov, the head of the Republic of Crimea, said.
NASA Sends Ringo Starr’s Voice Into Space For His 83rd Birthday
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 5:25am EDTRingo Starr is an English musician, singer, songwriter, and actor who gained worldwide fame as the drummer for the Beatles. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a Beatle in 1988 and as a solo artist in 2015.
Watch Russian Ka-52 Chopper Hammer Ukrainian APC
Sputnik - Jul 9th 2023 4:51am EDTRussia’s Ka-52 helicopter is a combat chopper designed for all-weather and day-and-night conditions. This state-of-the-art hovercraft is equipped with the latest avionics and weapons systems, making it an effective platform for a range of missions, including reconnaissance, close air support, and anti-armor operations.