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Kremlin Says France Cannot Mediate in Ukraine Conflict
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 10:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia does not see France as a neutral party in the Ukrainian conflict and will not accept its mediation, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
Russia’s Medvedev Tells Castro Moscow Appreciates Cuba’s Support in Confronting West
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 10:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev told former Cuban President Raul Castro on Saturday that Moscow appreciates Cuba’s help in Russia’s confrontation with the West under conditions of a hybrid war unleashed against the country by the United States and NATO.
OPEC+ May Decide on Hefty New Oil Cuts
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 10:45am EDTThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, led by Russia, which pump around 40% of the world’s crude, decided to cut oil production in April from May to the end of this year to ensure the global energy market’s stability.
Watch Russian Rocket Artillery Eliminate Ukrainian Terrorists in Belgorod Region
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:45am EDTUkrainian terrorists who attempted to launch a raid into Russia’s Belgorod Region this week have gotten their ‘just desserts’ as they ended up being mercilessly hunted down by the responding Russian troops.
Wait, What? Borrell Admits Ukraine Conflict Will End Without West’s Arms Supplies to Kiev
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:35am EDTWestern countries have gone ahead with supplying weapons to Kiev despite Russia’s repeated warnings that such deliveries add to further prolonging the Ukraine standoff.
FBI to Bring Memo Alleging Joe Biden’s Bribery Case to US Congress – Report
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:34am EDTThe Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is expected to present a subpoenaed FD-1023 form allegedly implicating President Joe Biden at Congress on June 5, according to reports.
South Korean Defense Minister Calls for Unified Response to DPRK ‘Provocations’
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korean Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup on Saturday called for new resolutions in the United Nations Security Council if North Korea continues its ‘provocations’ following Pyongyang’s failed satellite launch.
Is US Dragging Japan Into Conflict With Russia and China?
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:27am EDTThe Biden administration is reportedly striving to ensure Japan’s supplies of TNT for US-made 155mm artillery shells amid Washington’s effort to arm the Ukrainian military. What’s behind the trend?
Head of Zelensky’s Office Says Discussed Ukraine’s Peace Plan With Sullivan
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 9:08am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Andriy Yermak, the head of the Ukrainian presidential office, said on Saturday that he had held a telephone conversation with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and the sides discussed Kiev’s peace plan for resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Norway Plans to Spend Over $730Mln Annually on Defense in 2025-2031 – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:29am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Norwegian authorities are planning an annual increase in defense spending of 8 billion kroner ($731 million) from 2025 to 2031, doubling the government’s initial plan to increase defense expenses to 2% of GDP, the local broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing sources.
What’s Behind US’ New START Countermeasures and Who’s Poised to Lose the Most?
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:27am EDTWashington’s decision to stop giving Moscow key information regarding intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missile launches amid NATO’s proxy war in Ukraine sends a worrisome signal, Russian military expert Vladislav Shurygin told Sputnik.
Zelensky Wants Ukraine to Have 50 US-Made Patriot Defense Systems – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:20am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that the only system capable of intercepting some of Russia’s advanced missiles is the US-made Patriot air defense system, and that Ukraine needs 50 such systems, American newspaper reported.
Erdogan Sworn In as Turkiye’s New President
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:19am EDTOn June 3, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has officially been inaugurated as President of the Republic of Turkiye.
US’ Trojan Horse? All You Need to Know About the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 8:19am EDTChina views the IPEF as a US-friendly structure aimed at dividing countries in the Indo-Pacific, rather than allowing them to work together to create a shared future. Why was the IPEF launched and how does it function? Sputnik explores.
Ukrainian Terrorists Used NATO-Given Gear in Belgorod Region’s Attack Last Week – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 7:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian saboteurs that infiltrated Russia’s Belgorod Region in late May used vehicles and weapons originally provided to Kiev by the United States, Poland, the Czech Republic and Belgium, American news outlet reported on Saturday, citing unnamed US officials familiar with the intelligence findings.
US Navy Orders 3 New Gear Sets for AEGIS Class Missile Destroyers
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 7:22am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Timken Gears & Services Inc., King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $119.2 million US Navy modification contract for three main reduction gear shipsets to support DDG-51 class Arleigh Burke-class AEGIS missile destroyers.
Watch Russian Paratroopers Take Out Bridge in Ukrainian Conflict Zone
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 6:47am EDTHaving acquired a formidable reputation since their founding decades ago during the Soviet era, the Russian Airborne Forces have already proven their mettle on more than a single occasion during the ongoing Ukrainian conflict.
Trade Turnover Between Saudi Arabia, BRICS Tops $160Bln in 2022
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 6:44am EDTTUNIS (Sputnik) – The trade turnover between Saudi Arabia and the BRICS countries increased by $32 billion in a year and exceeded $160 billion in 2022, which is almost twice as much as in 2017, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud said on Friday.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Calls Sullivan’s Fresh Remarks on Arms Control Destructive
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 6:09am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Recent remarks by US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on arms control are destructive in their nature and are aimed at promoting Washington’s agenda of disrupting the balance of interests, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Saturday.
Erdogan to Be Sworn In as Reelected Turkish President on Saturday
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 5:52am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Reelected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be sworn in as head of state in the Turkish parliament on Saturday.
At Least 1 Killed, 2 Missing, Nearly 30 Injured in Japan Due to Typhoon Mawar – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 5:48am EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – Torrential rains brought by typhoon Mawar killed at least one person, left two missing and almost 30 injured in parts of Japan, media reported on Saturday.
Indonesian Defense Minister Proposes ‘Korea-Style’ Resolution of Ukrainian Crisis
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 5:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Indonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto on Saturday proposed a peace plan for the Ukrainian conflict that would create a demilitarized zone similar to the one between North and South Korea.
Putin Expresses Condolences to Indian Prime Minister Over Triple Train Crash
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 5:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin sent condolences to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in connection with the three-train collision in the eastern state of Odisha, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Twitter to Host Interview With Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy on Monday
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 4:22am EDTNEW YORK (Sputnik), Lenka White – Twitter is to hold an interview with the Democratic candidate for a president Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday at 2 p.m. ET (18:00 GMT), entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted on Saturday.
Eastern Europe Faces Deep Economic ‘Scarring,’ High Inflation, Weak Growth – IMF
Sputnik - Jun 3rd 2023 3:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Eastern and Southeastern Europe is facing deep economic “scarring” and high inflation along with weak growth, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said.
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