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US to Fork Out $325 Million Replacing Armor Lost in Ukraine Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:39am EDTThe US and its NATO allies have stripped their military arsenals bare to fuel their proxy conflict with Russia in Ukraine. Now they are doubling down with long-range cruise missiles and radioactive depleted uranium munitions.
Cyprus Seeking Key Role in Strengthening EU’s Energy Market
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:22am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Cyprus is seeking to play a “key role” in the energy supply mix of the European Union in the near and long term after the country confirmed billions of cubic meters in gas reserves, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
Russian Citizens Detained for Preparing to Sabotage Railway Lines at Kiev’s Orders – FSB
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Some former employees of the Russian defense industry complex have been detained for preparing to sabotage railway lines in Russian regions on Kiev’s instructions, in order to disrupt the supply of Russian armed forces participating in the country’s special operation in Ukraine, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said.
Binance Says SEC’s Request to Freeze Assets Could Bring Its Operations to Halt
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Binance’s US division has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) over the request to freeze its assets, saying it could lead to the termination of the exchange’s operations.
Turkiye Expects to Discover New Oil Field Near Border With Iraq — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 8:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turkiye expects to discover a new oil field in a region near the Iraqi border and plans to invest more than 9 million liras ($380,000) in its exploration, Turkish newspaper reported on Tuesday.
Ukraine Loses Over 600 Military in South Donetsk, Artemovsk Directions in Past Day – Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 8:08am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine has lost more than 600 military in the South Donetsk direction and near the city of Artemovsk (Bakhmut) over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
Russia States Global Leadership in Swathe of Industries – Deputy Prime Minister Manturov
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:59am EDTRussia’s economy has not only been successfully adapting to the challenges posed by the Western sanctions, but also has been laying claim to world leadership in a number of industries, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov told Sputnik.
OECD Commercial Oil Reserves Below 5-Year Average by 74Mln Barrels in April – OPEC
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The commercial oil stocks in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) increased by 30.2 million barrels in April, but were below the five-year average by 74 million barrels, according to OPEC’s fresh report published on Tuesday.
Death Toll From Flood After Destruction of Kakhovka HPP Rises to 17 – Regional Authorities
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:45am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – The death toll from the flooding in the Kherson Region due to the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) has increased to 17 people, the head of the regional government, Andrey Alekseyenko, said on Tuesday.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Army’s Reserves in Zaporozhye Region
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:42am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Russia launched preemptive strikes at the Ukrainian army’s reserves with drones and missiles in the Zaporozhye Region overnight as Ukraine continues moving troops to the frontline, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the regional administration, told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Putin Signs Law on Ratification of Agreement With China on Gas Supplies Via Far East Route
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a law that ratifies the agreement between Russia and China on natural gas supplies via the Far East route, according to the official legal information portal.
South Korea, US Agree to Further Hinder Financing of Pyongyang’s Arms Programs – Envoy
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea and the United States have agreed to further strengthen their joint efforts to prevent funds from flowing into North Korea’s weapons development programs, Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security Affairs Kim Gunn said.
Watch Russian Forces Pulverize Ukraine’s Armored Personnel Carriers
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:16am EDTOn Monday, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukraine had lost as many as 250 troops in the directions of Zaporozhye and Donetsk’s south over the past 24 hours.
Tokyo Mulls Postponing Defense Tax Hikes to Fiscal 2025 or Later – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:11am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Japanese government is considering delaying the introduction of a tax hike to finance its new ambitious military plans until fiscal year 2025 or later, following calls from the ruling party, Japanese news agency reported, citing sources.
Water Not Potable in Some Parts of Kherson Region After Kakhovka Dam Collapse – Gov’t
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 7:09am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Water from the wells in the city of Golaya Pristan in the Kherson Region, which was hit by a flood after the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam, is not potable as shown by bacteriological and chemical analyses, the head of the regional government, Andrey Alekseyenko, said on Tuesday.
UK Gov’t to Allocate $5.4Mln to Develop Space-Based Solar Power Station
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK government said on Tuesday it will allocate 4.3 million pounds ($5.4 million) to develop a space-based solar power station capable of collecting energy from the Sun and sending it to Earth.
Texas Congressman Accuses Biden of ‘Crime of the Century’
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:56am EDTEarlier, US House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said on Monday that he would be granted access to additional FBI documents that contain allegations of potential criminal activity by President Joe Biden in his previous capacity as Obama’s vice president.
Situation With Grain Deal’s Extension Complicated, Talks in Progress – Source
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:53am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – The situation with the grain deal is complicated and it is unknown whether the agreement will be extended, but Turkey and the United Nations are in talks with Western partners to unfreeze Russian agricultural exports, a source in Ankara familiar with the matter told Sputnik on Tuesday.
Russian Missile System S-350 Destroys Real Target Automatically for First Time
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defense complex S-350 Vityaz has automatically destroyed a real air target for the first time ever, during combat operations in the area of Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine, Russian Industry Minister Denis Manturov told Sputnik.
Elon Musk Says Leopard 2 Tanks ‘Easily Destroyed’ By Anti-Tank Weapons, Landmines
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:23am EDTWestern countries have been feeding Kiev various types of weapon systems, including air defense missiles, multiple launch rocket systems, tanks, self-propelled artillery and anti-aircraft guns, since Russia launched its military operation in Ukraine.
White House to Provide Ukraine With Depleted Uranium Tank Shells – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 6:22am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The administration of US President Joe Biden is going to approve the provision of depleted uranium tank munitions to Ukraine, US media reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.
Saudi Arabia, Syria Agree to Resume Economic Cooperation – State Media
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 4:25am EDTDOHA (Sputnik) – The Saudi Arabian and Syrian commerce officials have agreed to resume economic partnership, trade and investment activities between the two countries, Saudi state media reported on Tuesday.
LME Growing More Reliant on Russian Aluminum as Sources from Other Players Dwindle
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 4:11am EDTIn February, when the US announced a package of trade restrictions against Moscow over its special military operation in Ukraine, targeting metals, minerals and chemicals, it was revealed that 200% duties would be imposed on Russian aluminum, also on imports from other countries that contain Russia-origin aluminum.
1Japan Approves 1st National Strategy on Space Security – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 3:15am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Japanese government has adopted the country’s first blueprint on space policy, which provides for the expanded sustainable and safe use of space in the interests of national security, as well as the creation of conditions for the active development of the space industry, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
Denmark Mulls Buying Back Submarines After Hiatus Of Nearly Two Decades
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 3:12am EDTThe renewed submarine capacity is said to deal Denmark a “unique hand” regarding its presence in both the Baltic Sea and the Arctic, where the diminutive nation has far-reaching ambitions with the help of Greenland – the world’s largest island and a possession of Denmark.
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