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Ukraine Lost Some 7,500 People on Contact Line Since June 4 – Russian MoD
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 8:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian troops have lost about 7,500 military both killed and injured on the line of contact alone since June 4, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Top Diplomat Says Ukraine Conflict Would Not Happen If Trump Won 2020 Election
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 8:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The conflict in Ukraine would not have happened had Donald Trump been reelected for a second term as President of the United States in 2020, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has said.
High-Ranking Officials From Over 15 States to Attend SPIEF – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 8:14am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – High-ranking officials from more than 15 countries, including Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, will attend the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) this year, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday.
Top US, Chinese Diplomats’ Phone Call Could Serve as ‘Precondition for Future Dialogue’
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:56am EDTChinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 14, a Chinese national broadcaster revealed. The conversation occurred ahead of a reported visit by the top American official to the country.
Germany Unveils First-Ever National Security Strategy
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:34am EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – Germany unveiled on Wednesday its new National Security Strategy that designates Russia as “the biggest threat” to peace and security in the Euro-Atlantic region, after the US authorities identified Russia as an “acute threat” in their National Defense Strategy in October 2022.
WATCH: Russia’s Baltic Fleet Conducts Artillery Battle With Mock Enemy During Drills
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:33am EDTRussia’s Baltic Fleet is an important naval force that operates in the Baltic Sea region. Established in the 18th century, it is one of the oldest fleets in the world. It is responsible for protecting Russia’s maritime interests in the Baltic Sea and maintaining the presence in the region.
Russia Ready to Consider New Indonesian Peace Initiatives on Ukraine – Ambassador
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:32am EDTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Russia is ready to consider any new peace initiatives on Ukraine from Indonesia, Russian Ambassador to Jakarta Lyudmila Vorobieva told Sputnik on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Wednesday.
Netanyahu Claims US, Iran in Talks Over New Nuclear ‘Mini-Deal’ – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told a closed parliament meeting that the United States and Iran were negotiating a new nuclear “mini-deal,” under which Tehran will limit its uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief, Israeli news website reported, citing five lawmaker present at the meeting.
Around 22% of EU Population at Risk of Poverty, Social Exclusion in 2022 – Eurostat
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Around 22% of the population of the European Union were at the risk of poverty in 2022, with the highest values reported in such member states as Romania and Bulgaria, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, said on Wednesday.
Nearly 60% of Russians Support Agriculture Import Ban on Unfriendly Countries – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:24am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Fifty-nine percent of Russians support banning the import of agricultural products from the countries which have imposed sanctions against Moscow, while 31% oppose such restrictions, a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) released on Wednesday showed.
Swedish Prosecutor Hopes to Finish Investigation Into Nord Stream Blasts by Fall
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:20am EDTZURICH (Sputnik) – Swedish public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist, who is in charge of the investigation in the blasts on the Nord Stream pipelines, on Wednesday expressed hope that by fall the prosecution would bring charges against those responsible for the bombings.
Putin Orders Taking Measures to Integrate Drones Into Russia’s Single Airspace – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to take comprehensive measures to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles into the country’s single airspace and submit a respective report on this by September 1, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Japan Suspends All Shooting Drills After Deadly Shooting Incident
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force is suspending all shooting drills across the country after one of its cadet shot dead two teammates on Wednesday morning.
Not All Doom & Gloom: AI’s ‘Superpower’ May Bring ‘$4.4 Trillion in Value’ to Global Economy
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:09am EDTWhile scientists and scholars working on perfecting artificial intelligence technology have been warning that AI poses an existential threat to humanity if it becomes smarter than humans, the new report started on a more positive note.
Shoigu Inspects New Facility of Space Control System – Russian Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:09am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected how combat duty is carried out at a new object of the outer space control system during a trip to the troops of the Western Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Moscow Expects Paris to Clarify Motives Behind Macron’s Plan to Attend BRICS Summit
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 6:04am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Paris should explain why French President Emmanuel Macron wants to attend the South African-hosted top-level summit of BRICS, to which France is not a member state, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
WATCH: Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Unleashes Missile At Ukrainian Armored Vehicle
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 6:00am EDTThe KA-52 is a Russian attack helicopter designed for reconnaissance missions, target designation, and anti-tank warfare. It is also capable of engaging low-speed air targets and providing close air support to ground troops.
US Gov’t Fails to Offer ‘Essential Safeguards’ for Americans’ Data Privacy, Report Shows
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 5:41am EDTSen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) requested the report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to gain insight into how the US intelligence agencies buy and store commercially available personal data of Americans.
The World Needs To ‘De-Risk,’ But Not Against China
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 5:39am EDTIn international politics, terms and jargon are often used to describe a situation or relationship. By doing so, complex issues seem to be simplified and much room is left for further interpretation, either in a good way or a bad one.
Caucasus Mercenaries in Ukraine Seize Luxury Mansions in Kherson – Source
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 4:21am EDTGENICHESK, Kherson Region (Sputnik) – A group of mercenaries from the so-called Caucasus Legion fighting for the Ukrainian government has seized two blocks of mansions in a prestigious neighborhood of Kherson, a Russian security service officer told Sputnik, citing their sources in the Ukrainian army.
Russia Signed Over 750 Food Export Contracts in National Currencies in 2023 – Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 3:31am EDTST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko gave an interview to Sputnik on the eve of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Denmark Bans Quran-Burner Rasmus Paludan From Major Political Festival
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:33am EDTRasmus Paludan rose to notoriety when he torched a pile of Islam’s holy book, the Quran, ostensibly in celebration of and to protect free speech. Not only has this resulted in his needing costly police protection, but has also sparked international rows, among other things jeopardizing Sweden’s NATO bid.
1US Congresswoman Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Biden Over Border Crisis
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Republican member of the US House of Representatives Lauren Boebert on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment to the Congress against US President Joe Biden, citing his inability to secure the country’s southern borders.
Europe Needs New Sustainable Security System – Chinese Ambassador
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:15am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is necessary to build an effective and sustainable European security system, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Sputnik.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Start State Visit to Russia
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will begin his three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday.
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