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Watch Russian Paratroopers Down Drone Over Artemovsk
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:51am EDTUkraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June, following several delays. The Russian Defense Ministry has admitted that Ukrainian troops are indeed trying to advance in the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye directions, but without success.
French ‘Democracy’ Shows True Colours by Shutting Down Social Media During Riots
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:49am EDTFrench President Emmanuel Macron has moved to block access to social media sites if nationwide rioting continues. Technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast, said such crackdowns by liberal democracies were not so surprising.
US Lobs Fresh Accusations at Beijing Amid ‘Cooperation’ Rhetoric Spouted by Yellen
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:03am EDTAfter US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Beijing last month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China seemingly to try to salvage relations with the Asian powerhouse. However, as the diplomatic shuffle forays continue, so US-China tensions, be it in the Indo-Pacific, or in the spheres of economy and technology, continue unabated.
UK Government Plans to Shake Up Sick Note System to Cut Benefits Bill
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 10:00am EDTThe ‘fit note’ system was introduced in 2010 under the last Labour government in a bid to cut long-term workplace absenteeism. But ministers are now concerned that doctors only judge six percent of staff as potentially able to return to work.
Russia’s Low-Orbit Satellite Constellation to Provide Broadband Internet From 2027
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 9:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is building its own constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that will start providing high-speed, low-latency internet to users from 2027, the Communications Ministry said Friday.
Kiev’s Terror Shelling of Donbass Signals Growing Desperation Ahead of NATO Summit
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 9:24am EDTUkraine’s military has made the practice of terror shelling, i.e. the deliberate shelling of civilian settlements and infrastructure, a regular component of its strategy. How effective is it? And could it help Kiev reach its military-strategic goals?
NATO Pledged $546Mln in Support Equipment to Meet Ukraine’s Critical Needs
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 9:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO allies have pledged 500 million euros ($546 million) in support equipment for Ukraine, including fuel and medical supplies, to help the country meet its critical needs, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday.
Ukraine Submits Request to Join CPTPP Free Trade Pact
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 9:22am EDTThe Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a comprehensive free trade pact that was signed by Pacific Rim countries seeking to boost trade and investment flows while promoting economic growth and job creation.
Russia Exported Record 60Mln Tonnes of Grain in 2022 Agricultural Year
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:48am EDTKAZAN, Russia (Sputnik) – Russia exported a record amount of grain in the 2022 agricultural year — 60 million tonnes, Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.
Russian Forces Repel 10 Attacks in Donetsk Direction, Kiev Lost Over 420 Soldiers
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian forces have repelled 10 Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk direction over the past day, and the Ukrainian military lost over 420 soldiers and 16 pieces of military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Almost 80% of Russians Believe Putin Doing Good Job – Poll
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The majority of Russian citizens (76%) have positively assessed the work performance of President Vladimir Putin and expressed confidence in him, a poll conducted by Russia’s Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) showed on Friday.
NATO Has No Common Stance on Cluster Munitions for Kiev, Decisions Made by Members
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:34am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO does not have a common stance on cluster munitions for Ukraine, decisions on the matter are made by the member states themselves, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
IAEA Receives Additional Access to ZNPP Facilities, No Indications of Mines Observed
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that it’s experts have received additional access to the facilities of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) and did not observe any indications of explosives or mines so far.
Zelensky Says Ukraine’s Offensive Complicated by Russian Advantage in Long-Range Weapons
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has an advantage in long-range weapons, which makes it difficult for Ukrainian troops to approach Russian forces and advance during its counteroffensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday.
Russia Always Open to Talks on Ukraine, But No Prospects for This Now – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 8:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia is always open to negotiations with Ukraine, but there is no prospects for such talks now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
NATO to Approve Multi-Year Package of Support for Ukraine in Vilnius on July 11-12 – Head
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 7:35am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The leaders of the NATO member states will approve a multi-year package of support for Ukraine at the summit Vilnius on July 11-12, which will bring it closer to the alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
Biden Reportedly Approves Sending Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 7:08am EDTAmid a stalling counteroffensive operation by Ukraine, the regime in Kiev has repeatedly pressed the United States to supply it with cluster munitions. The controversial and widely banned type of weapons drop bomblets that can endanger civilians for years.
Non-Aligned Movement Urges IOC to Maintain Neutrality, Allow All Athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 6:45am EDTThe Non-Aligned Movement has issued a declaration emphasizing the participation of athletes from all 206 National Olympic Committees in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. They expect these events to be politically neutral, and to promote fair competition, camaraderie, and mutual respect.
Ukrainian Orthodox Church Monks Feel Threatened by Non-Canonical OCU – Bishop
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 6:33am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) feel threatened by supporters of the non-canonical Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) amid orders from the Ukrainian authorities to leave the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, out-of-state Bishop Gedeon (Kharon) of Makarov told Sputnik on Friday.
Russian Troops Seize Near Intact UK Storm Shadow Missile, To Be Checked By Specialists
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:51am EDTOn May 11, Ukraine affirmed that it had received the first, long-anticipated, British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which were sent by the United Kingdom. The weapon is designed to destroy bunkers and other rugged, hard-to-reach targets.
BrahMos Aerospace Announces Talks With 6 Nations Over Sales of Supersonic Cruise Missiles
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace is conducting talks with six countries over sales of BrahMos medium-range supersonic cruise missiles, Praveen Pathak, the company’s chief general manager, told Sputnik.
Turkey Unlikely to Approve Sweden’s NATO Bid by Vilnius Summit
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Chances are slim that Turkey will approve Sweden’s bid to join NATO in time for the NATO leaders’ meeting in Vilnius next week, as the recent Quran burning is still fresh in Turkish minds, experts told Sputnik.
China Hopes US Will Promote Development of Bilateral Trade Relations – Commerce Ministry
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 5:23am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Beijing hopes that Washington, in particular US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, will contribute to creating conditions for the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries by implementing the consensus reached at a meeting between the Chinese and US leaders in Bali, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said.
‘Quality Challenges’ Holding Up Joint Leopard Tank Supplies to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 4:19am EDTThe Leopard 1 tanks were planned to be dispatched in spring, but won’t be sent off until sometime in July due to technical issues, and even so they are prone to further delay, impacting Ukraine’s counteroffensive, according to analysts.
EU Parliament, Council of EU Agree on Bill to Boost Ammunition Production
Sputnik - Jul 7th 2023 3:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – In March, EU leaders supported a plan to accelerate the transfer of ammunition to Ukraine, as well as joint purchases of artillery shells and the development of Europe’s own military production capabilities. The EU’s plan was aimed at supplying Ukraine with one million ammunition rounds, among other things.