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Russia’s Ryabkov Doesn’t Rule Out That US Will Take Steps to Withdraw From START Treaty

In February, Russia suspended its participation in New START, the last arms control deal remaining between the world’s two largest nuclear powers. Moscow stressed that it was not withdrawing from the treaty completely and would continue to abide by the limits for nuclear missiles and warheads prescribed in the treaty.

Watch Russian Tank Firepower Demolish Ukrainian Stronghold

The T72-B3 is a third-generation main battle tank developed in Russia. It features upgraded armor, improved targeting systems, a new engine, and a more powerful gun than its predecessors.

US, UK Seeking to Destabilize Central Asia – Russian Security Council

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom seek to destabilize the situation in Central Asian countries in order to warrant the expansion of NATO’s military presence in the region, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Friday.

Made in Russia Shines in UAE: Over 90 B2B Meetings Set Stage for $9.6 Million in Deals

The ‘Made in Russia’ business mission showcasing IT and Smart City solutions took place on June 19-20 in the UAE. The mission involved 15 Russian companies offering solutions for urban infrastructure, business process optimization, construction, and medicine, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) reported.

Norway Hikes Key Rate to 15-Year High in Bid to Fight Inflation

Successive key rate hikes are touted as a remedy for the historically weak Norwegian currency, which has been topping local headlines. While making Norway’s exports more attractive, over time a weak krone can lead to stalled wage growth and higher inflation as imported products become more expensive.

Japan, France Agree to Strengthen Defense Cooperation – Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his French counterpart, Catherine Colonna, have agreed to strengthen defense ties, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

US Warship to Visit Vietnamese Port As South China Sea Tensions Brew

The passage of US warships, which Beijing highlights as a breach of international law and a ploy to undermine China’s sovereignty and security, has been further firing tensions up in the South China Sea. Despite the PRC repeatedly castigating such moves, Washington insists that its naval force will remain in the area.

Russia’s Lavrov Chairs Business Council Meeting

The Business Council will be attended by representatives of Russian Foreign Ministry, specialized agencies, heads of Russian business associations and companies.

EU Council Adopts 11th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Council of the European Union announced on Friday that it had adopted the 11th package of sanctions against Russia aimed at strengthening the existing restrictions and preventing their circumvention.

Diabetes to Affect 1.3Bln People by 2050, Study Warns

Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels. It occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to high levels of glucose in the blood, which can have serious health consequences if left untreated.

Air Force Head Becomes Australia’s First Сybersecurity Сhief As Intrusions Spike

Australia has already been named as the fifth-most vulnerable country for being targeted by data thieves, punching well above its weight compared with nations that have a similar-sized economy and population.

Hungary Offering to Increase Number of Ports Exporting Ukrainian Grain – Minister

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – Russia and Ukraine reached a UN- and Turkey-brokered deal in July 2022 to facilitate the export of agricultural products from ports in the Black Sea after it was halted by the conflict in Ukraine.

Japan Piqued as Biden Claims Credit For Tokyo’s Ramped Up Defense Costs

US President Joe Biden remarked at a California event on June 20 that Japan had not boosted its defense budget for “a long, long time,” until he personally met with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on three different occasions, including at the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima in May, which ostensibly prompted Tokyo to revisit […]

Russian Embassy in Australia Says Turned to Supreme Court Over Termination of Lease

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Embassy in Australia told Sputnik that it had applied to the Supreme Court to keep the lease agreement for a new plot of land in Canberra.

FSB Detains Five People Suspected of Exporting Radioactive Caesium-137 to Discredit Russia

US to Eliminate Last Declared Chemical Weapons Stockpile in Coming Weeks – OPCW

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is expected to eliminate the remaining declared chemical weapons stockpile under the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in the coming weeks, the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) said Thursday.

Serbian Economy Minister Calling for Russia Sanctions Reportedly Dismissed

BELGRADE (Sputnik) – Serbian Economy Minister Rade Basta has been dismissed at the request of First Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic, as well as United Serbia conservative party chairman Dragan Markovic, Serbian media reported on Thursday, citing a source.

‘Crazy Initiative’: Antonov Slams US Senators’ ‘Absurd’ Claims About Nuclear Strike on Ukraine

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US senators’ speculations about the possibility of Russia using nuclear weapons in Ukraine are absurd and contribute to the escalation of tensions, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said Thursday.

ICC Judge Aitala Appears on Wanted List of Russia’s Interior Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Rosario Salvatore Aitala, a judge of the International Criminal Court (ICC) who issued a warrant for the “arrest” of Russian President Vladimir Putin, has appeared in the database of wanted people of the Russian Interior Ministry, the database showed Thursday.

First Trial of Poseidon Nuclear-Capable Underwater Drones Planned for Summer 2023 – Source

KRONSTADT, Russia (Sputnik) – First trials of the Poseidon nuclear-powered and nuclear-capable underwater drones from the Belgorod nuclear-powered submarine are scheduled for the summer of 2023, a source in the defense industry has told Sputnik.

If Only Trump’s Rivals Could Figure Out to Be Less Boring & Relatable

“Trump always gets all the coverage,” an adviser to one of Trump’s opponents tells Politico. “This is what it’s like to run against Trump.” Poor babies! If only Trump’s rivals could do something to get attention.

Report: Secret US Naval System Detected Titan Implosion Same Day Vessel Went Missing

Earlier Thursday, the US Coast Guard confirmed the deaths of all five passengers aboard the Titan submersible, which initially went missing on Sunday nearly two hours into its dive toward the Titanic wreck site.

Over 400 Wildfires Burning in Canada, 213 ‘Out of Control’ – Emergency Preparedness Chief

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Some 416 active wildfires continue burning across Canada with 213 deemed out of control, the country’s Minister for Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said on Thursday.

‘Delaying, Divulging, Denying’: Whistleblower Alleges Feds Protected Hunter Biden From Probe

The House Ways and Means Committee released transcripts from the testimonies of two employees of the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who claimed the agency was just one of several that worked to stonewall an investigation of Hunter Biden, the prodigal businessman son of US President Joe Biden.

How Trump Prosecution Contrasts With Durham Report’s Whitewash of FBI

While former US President Donald Trump faces trial on espionage and obstruction of justice charges, the congressional Durham inquiry has avoided calling for action against any FBI agents over its bogus Russiagate probe. Investigative journalist Dan Lazare and Jason Goodman, founder of Crowdsource the Truth draw parallels between the two.