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Soyuz-2.1b Rocket With 42 Small Satellites Launched From Vostochny Cosmodrome
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 8:04am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has launched a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket with a Meteor-M weather satellite and 42 small spacecraft, including three foreign satellites from the Vostochny cosmodrome, according to a broadcast by the Russian State Space Corporation Roscosmos on Tuesday.
Kremlin Not Aware of Plans to Hold International Talks on Ukraine in July
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 7:31am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A German broadcaster previously reported that talks may start in July after international consultations hosted by Denmark on the weekend.
Ukraine’s Loses Over 400 Soldiers in Donetsk, Krasny Lyman Directions
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 6:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian military lost over 400 soldiers in Krasny Lyman and Donetsk direction during offensive attempts over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Putin Addresses Russian Military & Security Officers on Cathedral Square
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 6:38am EDTPreviously, President Vladimir Putin praised the role of Russian civil society, including political parties and religious organizations, in support of constitutional order.
Putin Tells Military They Actually Prevented Civil War
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1Beijing Warns Not to Politicize Economies as US, EU Seek ‘to De-Risk’ Chinese Supply Chains
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 6:16am EDTThe European Commission earlier rolled out a “de-risking” strategy aimed at developing a resilient economy that is less reliant on China in terms of critical technology.
UN Records Increase in Law Violations by Ukrainian Security Forces
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 5:14am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – According to the UN report, dozens of civilians were tortured “in official pre-trial detention facilities”
UK Foreign Secretary to Support Sweden’s NATO Bid During Visit to Gotland Island
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 4:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly will reiterate support for Stockholm’s NATO bid during his visit to the strategically important Swedish island of Gotland this week, the UK government said on Tuesday.
Russia’s FSB Says Case of Armed Mutiny Dismissed on Tuesday
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 4:36am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – An investigation into the case of an armed mutiny has established that its participants stopped actions directly aimed at committing a crime, and the case was dismissed, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Tuesday.
Watch Russian Army Decimate Military Convoy of Western Equipment
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 4:31am EDTWhen Russia launched its special op to protect the people of Donbass, Western countries ramped up their supplies of military equipment to the Kiev regime. Moscow consistently warned that such moves would only add fuel to the fire and stressed that foreign equipment would also be targeted by Russia’s Armed Forces.
Ukraine Mulling Several Provocation Scenarios at Zaporozhye NPP
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 3:55am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian government is considering several provocation scenarios at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), including missile and terrorist attacks, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik.
Nearly Half of Finland Believes Government Will Fall Before Term Ends – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 3:36am EDTThe government, which has taken several months to assemble, harbors divergent views on various issues ranging from fiscal policies and immigration to the EU and the status of the Swedish language.
Australian Court Rejects Russia’s Appeal Against Revocation of Lease on New Embassy
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 2:24am EDTPlanning authorities in Australia’s capital city Canberra unilaterally terminated the lease last year on land where the new Russian embassy building was close to completion. Since then, the legislature has passed a law affirming the ban on the mission near the parliament building.
Sweden, Bulgaria Announce New Aid Packages for Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 1:42am EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The European countries continue to expand support for Ukraine despite warnings from the Russian side that it only exacerbates the conflict.
Russia-China Trade Expanding Despite Attempts by Other Countries to Interfere – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 1:24am EDTBEIJING, (Sputnik) – Russian International Affairs Council and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences are holding the 8th International Conference “Russia and China: Cooperation in the New Era”.
Montana Derailment Cleanup Underway as Railcars Remain in Yellowstone River
Sputnik - Jun 27th 2023 12:05am EDTThe train was the second car operated by Montana Rail Link to derail along one of the state’s rivers this year. A previous incident was recorded in April.
US Security Services Trying to Recruit Russian Diplomats in UN – Deputy Representative
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:43pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – US security services are trying to recruit Russian diplomats working in Russia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Deputy Permanent Representative Maria Zabolotskaya said at a committee meeting.
US’ John Kerry Admits Iraq War Was Based on Lie But Won’t Call It Aggression
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:31pm EDTA former Vietnam veteran, John Kerry received significant criticism during his failed 2004 presidential run for “being for the [Iraq] war before he was against it.”
New Audio Allegedly Captures Trump Discussing ‘Secret’ Military Docs
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:07pm EDTEarlier this month, Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal counts stemming from the mishandling of classified government documents. The case is the latest legal hurdle, and just one of many the former president is presently facing.
Webb Telescope Releases Raw Images of Saturn
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 8:48pm EDTThe largest optical telescope in space, the James Webb Space Telescope was launched in late 2021 and started transmitting images in July 2022.
US Lawmaker Requests Information From Biden Admin. on Montana Train Derailment – Letter
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 8:45pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MO) sent a letter to Biden administration officials requesting information on a bridge collapse and train derailment in the state over the weekend, which caused closures on the Yellowstone River due to the release of contaminants into the water.
Wind, Solar Power Beat Coal in Energy Production for First Time in US
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 7:27pm EDTCoal was once the king of energy production in the United States but has seen a rapid decline from its peak in 2007.
Idaho Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty Against Alleged Quadruple Murderer
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 6:51pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US state of Idaho will seek the death penalty against the 28-year-old suspect accused of the murder of four college students last year, prosecutors said in a court notice.
Yellen Reportedly Plans Visit to China in July Amid US Investment Curbs on Beijing
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 6:15pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is planning an early July visit to Beijing to hold high-level economic talks with her counterpart even as Washington readies new investment curbs on China, US media reported.
McCarthy Signals Support for Potential Garland Impeachment Over IRS Whistleblower Claims
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 5:31pm EDTHouse Republicans recently undertook efforts to push for impeachment proceedings against US Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and US President Joe Biden, a process the House speaker previously vowed to not “fast-track.”