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Russia Requests New UNSC Meeting on Nord Stream Sabotage for July 11
Sputnik - Jul 8th 2023 12:24am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has requested a new open meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the sabotage on the Nord Stream pipeline, Russian First Deputy Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said on Saturday.
Russian Embassy Warns US Against Politicizing OPCW
Sputnik - Jul 8th 2023 12:22am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Embassy in the US has called on Washington not to politicize the activities of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
Rare Granite Mass Found Under Lunar Surface, Upending Understanding of Earth’s Satellite
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 11:42pm EDTWhile the moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on, there is still a lot we do not know about its composition and history.
Cluster Bombs Will Kill Ukraine Civilians, Curse Land for Generations – Former CIA Officer
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 11:27pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US cluster munitions sent by the Biden administration will not win the war for Kiev, but will be a curse on Ukraine’s farmland for years, former CIA station chief Phil Giraldi told Sputnik.
Two Drones Shot Down in Russia’s Voronezh Region – Governor
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 11:24pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air defense systems in Russia’s Voronezh Region have located and destroyed two drones, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said.
Disciplinary Panel Recommends Disbarring Giuliani Over Trump Election Claims
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A three person attorney disciplinary committee recommended that Rudy Giuliani be stripped of his Washington, DC, law license for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election, a court filing revealed.
Erdogan Says ‘Hopes’ for Extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative Ahead of Anticipated Talks
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:35pm EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkiye expects that the Black Sea Grain Initiative, also known as the grain deal, will be extended, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after one-on-one talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.
Everything You Need to Know About Cluster Bombs the US Will Send to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:09pm EDTUS President Joe Biden confirmed on Friday that the US will deliver cluster munitions, also called cluster bombs, to Ukraine for use against Russia during its special military operation. The move comes despite the US’ past condemnation of the weaponry’s use.
Senator Paul: Passing Measure Urging Ukraine Into NATO May Lead US to War With Russia
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:56pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Republican Senator Rand Paul said in a statement that a proposal from his congressional colleagues to potentially introduce and pass a resolution urging Ukraine’s admission into NATO could lead the United States on a path to war with Russia.
Dutch Ruling Coalition Falls Apart Over Failure to Agree on Refugee Issue
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 7:24pm EDTTHE HAGUE (Sputnik) – Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced late Friday that he is submitting his government’s resignation to the king after the country’s ruling coalition failed to agree on measures to rein in migration.
Cluster Munitions Transfer Shows How US, Ukraine Have Grown Desperate Amid Conflict
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 6:47pm EDTOn Friday, US President Joe Biden confirmed his administration would send Ukraine cluster munitions as part of a new $800 million military aid package. Cluster munitions are banned by more than 120 countries, including most NATO members.
Scientists Baffled by Ancient Supermassive Black Hole Considered Oldest Ever Found
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:34pm EDTA group of astronomers have discovered the oldest known supermassive black hole, over 13 billion years old. Now, they are struggling to understand how it could have formed so soon after the Big Bang.
Antonov: US Approval of Cluster Bombs for Ukraine Bringing Humanity Closer to World War
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:25pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The decision by the United States to deliver cluster munitions to Ukraine is a provocation that is pushing humankind closer to a new world war, Russian Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.
Despite Zelensky Protestations, NATO Statesmen Understand ‘Zero Likelihood’ for Ukraine to Join Bloc
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 4:48pm EDTAhead of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is touring European countries in an effort to push his country’s admission to the alliance. On Friday, that meant pushing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take up Kiev’s cause at the summit.
Biden Plays Progressive on TV But Will Left Be Fooled?
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 3:43pm EDTWinning, as your parents probably told you if they were decent people, isn’t everything. It’s OK to lose or fail, as long as you clearly did your best.
‘Step in Right Direction’: Free Speech Activist Hails Order Blocking Biden-Social Media Coordination
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 3:00pm EDTOn Tuesday, a federal judge blocked the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies about much of the content on their networks. For years, they have worked to suppress what the government called misinformation about COVID-19, election interference, and other topics Washington desired to keep out of the public discourse.
US Will Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine, White House Says
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 2:33pm EDTUS media reported earlier this week that cluster bombs would be part of a new $800 million military aid package prepared by the Biden administration for Ukraine.
Majority of French Demand Tougher Migration Rules After Week of Riots – Poll
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:57pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A majority of the French want the government to curb mass migration to the country, a new survey published by a French daily this week showed.
How Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons Ensure Belarus National Security
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:37pm EDTRussia delivered several batches of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus by 7 July in accordance with the agreement between the two allies. On Thursday, the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announced that these arms are being reliably protected.
Chinese Shipping Firm to Deploy 5 Vessels on Northern Sea Route to Russia
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – If the weather allows, the shipping period may be extended until November “because it will be interesting, profitable” for China, a company official added.
Where Do Western Weapons Sent to Kiev Actually End Up?
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:34pm EDTThe US and its allies have pledged over $84 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, sending everything from small arms and anti-tank missiles to armor, artillery and soon, cluster bombs. Russia has warned that the blowback from these deliveries could come back to haunt the West. Here’s what we know about the Ukrainian trade in […]
US House Oversight Panel Head Requests Briefing on Cocaine Found in White House – Letter
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The letter requests a staff-level briefing on the situation by July 14.
Nuclear Power ‘Lapdog’ IAEA to Suffer ‘Reputational Blow’ for Fukushima Wastewater Release
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 1:14pm EDTNumerous regional governments have for years protested Japan’s plans to release the wastewater from Fukushima Daiichi into the Pacific Ocean, including South Korea, China, and numerous Pacific Island nations, whose fishing fleets work the vast ocean waters.
Poll: Americans Are Inclined Towards a Younger President
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 12:56pm EDTThe recent survey sheds light on the prevailing sentiments of Americans regarding the best age for a president and it also reflects the differing preferences between Democratic and Republican voters.
German Industrial Output Slumps, With Further Production ‘Stall’ Forecast
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 12:03pm EDTThe German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IFW) previously forecasted that the national economy of the country would shrink by 0.2% year-on-year in 2023, with Germany already in a so-called technical recession.