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Russian Jets Escort UK Reconnaissance Aircraft, Fighters Over Black Sea
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 1:25pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Two Russian Su-27 fighter jets on Monday escorted an RC-135 reconnaissance aircraft and two multi-purpose Typhoon fighters of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force (RAF) over the Black Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry’s National Defense Control Center said.
‘None of the Above’: More US Voters Reject Trump and Biden Than Back Each One
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 1:12pm EDTThe 2024 US presidential election is shaping up to be a grudge rematch of the 2020 contest between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. But more than a third of voters are either unimpressed with either candidate or hostile to them.
2Biden Says US Had Nothing to Do With Prigozhin Mutiny
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 1:10pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States was not involved in the situation involving Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of private military company (PMC) Wagner, US President Joe Biden said on Monday.
Western Experts Salivated Prospect of ‘Doom’ and ‘Civil War’ in Russia Amid Mutiny
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 12:54pm EDTWestern press, politicians, and “Russia watchers” prophesized “doom” and “civil war” in Russia upon the PMC Wagner Group’s mutiny, only to learn later that they were profoundly wrong.
DeSantis Says Would Resume Keystone XL Pipeline if Elected US President in 2024
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 12:51pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis said on Monday that he would resume work on the Keystone XL oil pipeline between the United States and Canada, in addition to permitting other pipeline projects, if he is elected to be the next US president.
UNSC to Discuss Situation Around Nord Stream Probe on June 27 – Russian Mission
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 12:46pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The UN Security Council will hold another meeting to address the situation with the investigation into the sabotage on the Nord Stream pipeline on June 27, Russian First Deputy Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said on Monday.
Inflation in France Unlikely to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 12:07pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The inflation in France is declining, but is unlikely to return to the levels registered before the COVID pandemic, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Monday.
Ukraine Peace Talks May Start in July – Media
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 12:03pm EDTWhile media reports suggest that these as-yet-hypothetical peace talks may take place as early as next month, it is not immediately clear whether Russia would be invited.
Beijing Condemns US Indictments of Chinese Persons on Fentanyl-Related Charges
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:58am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Beijing has denounced the arrest and indictment of Chinese nationals and companies on fentanyl-related charges and has voiced a strong protest to Washington, the Chinese embassy in the United States said in a statement on Monday.
Denmark to Speed Up Transfer of NATO’s F-16s to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:38am EDTUkraine could get F-16s sooner than NATO announced, thanks to Denmark’s new rearmament program.
US Embassy Contacted Russian Foreign Ministry Over Events Around Wagner PMC
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 11:15am EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The US Embassy in Moscow has contacted the Russian Foreign Ministry to discuss the diplomatic mission’s security in connection with the events surrounding the Wagner Group private military company (PMC) in Russia, an informed source told Sputnik on Monday.
Watch Russian Airborne Troops Capture Enemy Footholds
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 10:53am EDTUkrainian officials were puffing up public expectations about their much-touted counteroffensive for several months, and gambled on Western arms. Meanwhile, the Russian army was fortifying its positions and amassing forces. As a result, the Kiev regime’s anticipated counteroffensive is floundering.
Back to Normal: What’s Going on in Moscow & Beyond After Wagner’s Aborted Mutiny Gamble?
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 10:39am EDTAn armed mutiny plot staged over the weekend by PMC Wagner ended up being aborted, and now life is returning to normal in and around Moscow as well as the other Russian regions, where temporary restrictive measures were in place. So what is precisely happening? Sputnik has all the details.
No Alternative to UN But Security Council Expansion Needed – Ex-Under Secretary General
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 10:25am EDTThe United Nations Security Council should include countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America to reflect the new realities of the world, former UN Under-Secretary-General Sergey Ordzhonikidze told Sputnik.
Watch Russian Iskander Ballistic Missile System Send ‘Special Delivery’ to Ukrainian Forces
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 9:24am EDTThe Ukrainian conflict has, among other things, highlighted the formidable might and destructive power of the Russian artillery and ballistic missile systems, which have inflicted significant damage upon Kiev regime forces.
Germany Ready to Deploy Combat-Ready Troops in Lithuania
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 9:15am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany is ready to permanently deploy a combat-ready brigade in Lithuania to reinforce NATO’s eastern flank, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Monday.
Putin Extends Response Measures to Russian Oil Price Cap Until Year-End
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 9:10am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended response measures to the oil price cap imposed by the Western nations until the end of 2023, according to a decree published on Monday.
Lavrov Calls Western Media’s Coverage of Events Around Prigozhin Wishful Thinking
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 8:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Western media apparently indulged in “wishful thinking,” covering the events around the situation with the aborted mutiny attempt by Yevgeny Prigozhin, the head of private military company (PMC) Wagner, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
Qatari Emir Expresses Support for Putin Over Saturday Events
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 7:06am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin held phone conversation with Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on Monday who expressed support for the actions of the Russian leadership in connection with events of June 24 involving the Wagner Group private military company, the Kremlin said.
Terrorists Trained in West to Invade Belarus – State Security Committee in Minsk
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 6:05am EDTEarlier this month, Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko warned of ongoing attempts to create “dormant” extremist cells on the territory of his country.
Kiev, UNESCO Agree to Take Church Relics Out of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Russian Intel Reveals
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 5:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have reached an agreement on taking out Christian valuables, including holy relics, from the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra and transfer them to Western countries, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Monday.
More Than Half of Americans Have ‘Major Concerns’ About Biden’s Health – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 5:27am EDTVoters in the US have repeatedly expressed doubt about Biden’s physical and mental competence to perform his duties, especially in light of next year’s presidential election.
Germany Opposes Use of Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine’s Rebuilding
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 4:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany has opposed plans of the European Union to use the Bank of Russia’s frozen assets for Ukraine’s reconstruction and called for considering other options due to concerns that the decision could result in legal and financial challenges, the British news outlet reported on Monday, citing sources.
Rating of Japanese Government Drops by 15 Percentage Points in June
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 3:35am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – The rating of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s government has dropped by 15 percentage points month-on-month to 41% in June, a poll released by Japanese newspaper showed on Monday.
US Aircraft Carrier Ronald Reagan Arrives in Vietnamese Port of Da Nang
Sputnik - Jun 26th 2023 3:20am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan has arrived in the Vietnamese port of Da Nang as part of Washington’s efforts to strengthen cooperation with Hanoi, the US navy said on Monday.
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