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US House Panel Proposes Expansion of Anti-Russian Energy Policy for US Bases in Europe
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:01pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Armed Services panel’s Subcommittee on Readiness released an initial copy of their Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposals before a markup on Wednesday, including a measure to expand a policy that combats the use of Russian energy at US military bases in Europe.
US Aims to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Falling Oil Prices
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 10:42am EDTThe US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude oil this year to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which is at a 40-year low, in response to energy security concerns and changing market conditions.
‘Salty’ Space Rock Offers Clues as to How Planet Earth Got Its Water
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 10:41am EDTThere have been numerous theories about how our planet got its water, ranging from delivery by comet, a “dirty snowball” made of ice and rock, asteroid transfer from the outer regions of the solar system, or volcanic outgassing from the interior of the Earth itself.
Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Change Approach to Sweden’s NATO Membership at July Summit
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:58am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkey should not be expected to change its approach to Sweden’s NATO membership bid ahead of the alliance’s summit in Lithuania unless Stockholm fulfills its obligations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
Washington Trying to Blackmail Armenians in Karabakh Into US-Brokered Talks: Here’s Why
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:51am EDTThe dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of severe tensions between the Caucasus nations, with several conflicts fought over the territory over the past 35 years. Moscow has worked tirelessly to mediate the crisis.
US Fed Expected to Hit Pause on Rate Hikes, But What Will Come Next?
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:48am EDTThe US Federal Reserve is set to announce whether it will again raise interest rates on Wednesday against the backdrop of inflation still more than twice the central bank’s goal, and warnings that the economy is facing the possibility of “stagflation,” despite having dodged the debt default bullet thanks to a hammered-out debt ceiling agreement.
Sri Lanka, Russia’s Rosatom to Build Nuclear Plant Together – Ambassador
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:37am EDTST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Sri Lanka has reached a deal with Russian nuclear giant Rosatom to build a nuclear power plant that may run two reactors and generate 300 megawatts of energy, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia said Wednesday.
Algerian Minister Urges Russian Firms to Invest More in Country’s Resource Exploration
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:35am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Algeria is interested in doing business with Russian companies and urges them to invest more in the country’s resource extraction and exploration industries, Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said on Wednesday.
US Treasury Chief in Denial Over Dollar Decline as Dominant Currency
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:24am EDTUnprecedented western sanctions and trade embargoes on Russia have finally pushed the world’s biggest fossil fuels and grain exporter to take payment in its main trading partners’ currencies — cutting demand for the US dollar.
EU Parliament Says Ready to Negotiate on First-Ever Law on Artificial Intelligence
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act which proposes rules for the use of AI in Europe that aim at promoting responsible handling of the technology and protecting people from its possible harmful effects.
Blinken to Discuss US-China Ties, Issues of Concern During Visit to Beijing – State Dept.
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:16am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China in the coming days for talks with senior officials on a range of bilateral issues of concern, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement on Wednesday.
Kremlin Aide on Macron’s Possible Visit to BRICS Summit: Guests Often Invited to Summits
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:12am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that he is not aware about the plans of French President Emmanuel Macron to take part in the BRICS summit hosted South Africa, but noted that such summits often have guests who are not directly involved in their work.
Kremlin Says Russia Can Withdraw From Grain Deal After Its Termination
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia can withdraw from the grain deal after the termination of the agreement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Moscow on Delivery of Uranium Shells to Kiev: Washington Believes This Will Not Affect US
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 9:00am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Washington believed that the delivery of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine will not affect the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Wednesday.
US Envoy to NATO Says Allies Yet to Agree on Ukraine’s NATO Membership
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 8:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO allies cannot agree on Ukraine’s prospects for membership, with a couple member states still “in opposition” on the matter, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said on Wednesday.
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.
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