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Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions – SIPRI

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.

Global Nuclear Arsenals Growing Amid Increased Tensions – SIPRI

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The nine nuclear powers continued to increase or modernize their atomic weapon stockpiles in 2022 as the fallout from the Ukraine conflict undermined nuclear diplomacy, a fresh report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) claimed on Monday.

Pepe Escobar: US Attempts ’Divide and Conquer’ Strategy Against BRICS

Something extraordinary, at least on the surface, happened on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore earlier this month – a somewhat pompous affair self-described as “Asia’s premier defense summit”.

Pepe Escobar: US Attempts ’Divide and Conquer’ Strategy Against BRICS

Something extraordinary, at least on the surface, happened on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore earlier this month – a somewhat pompous affair self-described as “Asia’s premier defense summit”.

A Nation Reborn: Why Russia Day is Celebrated?

June 12 marks Russia Day, one of the country’s “youngest” but most important national holidays. What is it all about and why is it celebrated on June 12? Sputnik has the answers to these questions.

ZNPP Still Able to Pump Water From Kakhovka Reservoir

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) is still able to keep pumping water from the Kakhovka reservoir through a nearby thermal power plant, but the reservoir’s level has been dropping rapidly after the Kakhovka dam was severely damaged, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has said.

Live Outside the Hospital Where Italian Ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi Died

He served as prime minister for almost fifteen years and was the leader of the Forza Italia Party.

NATO Drills Serve as Cover for ‘Less Publicized Actions’ Like Nord Stream Sabotage

Having already spent months arming Kiev to the teeth and using it to wage a de-facto proxy war against Russia, NATO is now launching possibly its largest-ever military exercise ever in Germany, while claiming that it is purely “defensive in nature.”

Ex-Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi Dies Aged 86 in Hospital in Milan

Watch Russia Using FVP-Drones Against Ukrainian Outposts

During the special military operation, Russia is using a wide range of equipment, such as loitering munition to achieve successfully strategic goals on the battlefield.

Trump, If Ever Convicted, May Get Pardon in Exchange for Ending Presidential Run – Experts

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump, if convicted over alleged mishandling of classified documents, could be pardoned by offering to end his presidential campaign and vowing to never run for office again, experts told Sputnik.

Syrian Trade Minister, Senior UAE Diplomat Discuss Economic Cooperation – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Syrian Minister of Internal Trade Mohsen Abdul-Karim Ali has met with the charge d’affaires of the UAE Embassy in Damascus, Abdul Hakeem Al-Nuaimi, to discuss trade exchange and economic cooperation between the two countries, Syrian state-run news agency reported.

World’s Biggest Firms Struggle With Brexit Repercussions

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, a non-profit think tank, earlier estimated that the post-Brexit investment levels in Britain are less than 70% what they were before the referendum.

Bus Crash in Australia’s Southeast Claims Lives of 10 People, 11 More Injured

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – At least ten people have been killed and 11 others injured in a bus crash in the southeastern Australian state of New South Wales, state police said on Sunday.

China, Arab Countries Sign 30 Agreements Worth Almost $10Bln – Reports

DOHA, (Sputnik) – The first day of the 10th Arab-China Business Conference in Saudi Arabia ended with the signing of 30 investment agreements worth 37.5 billion Saudi riyals ($9.9 billion), the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Sunday.

Almost Half of Americans Say Trump Indictment ‘Politically Motivated,’ Poll Finds

Poll confirms earlier findings that Americans are essentially split on the Biden administration’s efforts to prosecute the former president over alleged mishandling of documents.

City Administration of Paris Creates Working Group on ‘Coexistence’ With Rats

PARIS (Sputnik) – The city administration of the French capital of Paris has set up a working group on “coexistence” with rats to identify ways to improve the living conditions of citizens despite the widespread presence of rodents, French media reported on Sunday, citing vice-mayor of Paris for health, Anne Souyris.

Nicaraguan President Congratulates Putin on Russia Day Which Celebrated on June 12

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega congratulated on Sunday Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia Day and reiterated Managua’s commitment to strengthen bilateral ties with Russia.

VIDEO: Major US Highway Collapses Following Tanker Fire

The collapse of I-95, a major interstate that serves around 110 million people and reportedly facilitates up to 40 percent of the nation’s gross domestic product, is likely to cause major headaches for commuters and businesses in the northeast.

Most Countries Side With Russia in Ukraine Conflict While US’s Credibility Slips – Hersh

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Most of the world’s population supports Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, while the United States lost its credibility, Pulitzer Prize-winning US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh said on Sunday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Says 1st Batch of Russian Oil Delivered to Pakistan

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – In late March, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Russian and Pakistani companies were working on the issue of Russian oil supplies. In particular, they reached preliminary agreements on the oil price and discussed the shipment of a pilot batch of oil.

US Journalist Hersh Declines to Speculate on Culprit of Kakhovka Dam Breach

MOSCOW, June 12 (Sputnik) – US journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh on Sunday declined to make any speculations as to who was responsible for damage to the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Won’t Bring Any Good to Kiev, US or NATO – Seymour Hersh

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia will bring about negative implications for Kiev, NATO and the administration of US President Joe Biden, Pulitzer Prize-winning US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh said on Sunday.

Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Visited Kherson Region Minutes Before Attack

The Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed to Sputnik the visit of Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov to Kherson region and his stay at the area, which was hit by a missile attack by Ukrainian forces a few minutes after his departure.

Four in Five Likely GOP Voters Say Trump Should Be Able to Serve as President If Convicted

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – As many as 80% of likely Republican primary voters believe former US President Donald Trump should be able to serve as president again even if he is convicted for his alleged mishandling of classified documents, according to a CBS News-YouGov poll published on Sunday.