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Lavrov Says Milley’s Doubts About Kiev’s Ability to Return Lost Lands Realistic
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 6:00am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley’s doubts about Ukraine’s ability to recapture the territory it has lost to Russia since February 2022 in near future is a step forward toward the West’s understanding the reality on the ground, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.
Riyadh Holding Talks on Joining BRICS’ Bank – Reports
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 5:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Saudi Arabia is in talks on joining the BRICS’ New Development Bank as the ninth member, media reports.
Leftist Leaders of South America Offer Contribution to End NATO-Russia Conflict
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 5:06am EDTMONTEVIDEO (Sputnik) – Leaders of the South American left have affirmed that the region can contribute to the end of the conflict between the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Russia, according to a statement obtained by Sputnik.
Internet Sickened as US Senator Says ‘Russians Dying’ is ‘Best Money Ever Spent’
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 3:04am EDTUS Senator Lindsey Graham flew to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, after which he called on the Biden administration to ramp up support for the authorities in Kiev that are conducting an ongoing proxy war against Russia.
Tehran Slams ‘Delusional’ Claims by Ukraine’s Zelensky as ‘Anti-Iranian Propaganda’
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 2:27am EDTUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly called out Iran for ostensibly supporting Russia with drones amid its ongoing special military operation in Ukraine. He repeated the accusations again on May 24, saying Iranians were being drawn to “the dark side of history.” Both Tehran and Moscow have dismissed the claims as false.
Turkiye’s Presidential Run-Off 2023: Sizing Up the Candidates
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 1:25am EDTTurkish citizens are going to the polls to choose the country’s next president on Sunday in the nation’s run-off election.
Biden Says Budget Agreement ‘Represents Compromise,’ ‘Not Everyone Gets What They Want’
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 1:09am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has confirmed that Republicans have reached an agreement in principle with the White House on raising the US debt ceiling, but emphasized that the deal is a compromise.
1Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Bill Changing Child Labour Regulations
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:56pm EDTIowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has signed a bill that weakens child labor regulation in the sate. The legislation, which received support, rolls back restrictions on the number of hours children can work and the types of establishments they can work at.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Signs Bill Loosening Child Labor Regulations
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:56pm EDTIowa Governor Kim Reynolds, a Republican, has signed a bill that weakens child labor regulation in the sate. The legislation, which received support, rolls back restrictions on the number of hours children can work and the types of establishments they can work at.
Russian Forces Prevent Ukrainian Attack in South Donetsk Direction
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian troops to attack in the south Donetsk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Russian Forces Prevent Ukrainian Attack in South Donetsk Direction
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:16pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have thwarted an attempt by Ukrainian troops to attack in the south Donetsk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Deal ‘In Principle’ Made to Raise US Debt Ceiling Before Default
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:13pm EDTEconomists have warned that a government default could send the US into a recession and have also said it would be a shock to the international markets as well.
Deal ‘In Principle’ Made to Raise US Debt Ceiling Before Default
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:13pm EDTEconomists have warned that a government default could send the US into a recession and have also said it would be a shock to the international markets as well.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeached by State’s House of Reps.
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:02pm EDTTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote. The impeachment is in response to allegations of illegal activities. Following the impeachment, Paxton will be temporarily suspended from his duties pending a trial in the state Senate.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Impeached by State’s House of Reps.
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:02pm EDTTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has been impeached by the Texas House of Representatives in a 121-23 vote. The impeachment is in response to allegations of illegal activities. Following the impeachment, Paxton will be temporarily suspended from his duties pending a trial in the state Senate.
Increase in Fake Science Publications Threatens Academic Publishing Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 7:26pm EDTThe integrity of academic publishing is facing a challenge from the proliferation of fake science publications, which are being produced at an alarming rate by commercial “editing services” or “paper mills.” The latter use AI-supported automated techniques to create fake publications for individuals, who are under pressure to advance their careers.
Increase in Fake Science Publications Threatens Academic Publishing Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 7:26pm EDTThe integrity of academic publishing is facing a challenge from the proliferation of fake science publications, which are being produced at an alarming rate by commercial “editing services” or “paper mills.” The latter use AI-supported automated techniques to create fake publications for individuals, who are under pressure to advance their careers.
Air Raid Sirens Go Off in Several Regions of Ukraine, Including Kiev – Authorities
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 6:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air raid warnings were issued in multiple regions of Ukraine late on Saturday night, including Kiev, according to air raid data from the country’s Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Putin Says Border Guards to Continue Protecting Russia’s Sovereignty Territorial Integrity
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated veterans and current service members on Border Guards Day, saying that Russian border guards will continue protecting the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and will ensure the movement of military and civil cargo to new constituent entities of Russia.
Texas House of Reps. Launches State’s AG Ken Paxton’s Impeachment Proceedings
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:22pm EDTTexas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing unprecedented impeachment proceedings launched by the state’s House of Representatives. The scandal-ridden lawyer, who was plagued by allegations of bribery, abuse of public trust, and incompetence, called on his supporters to peacefully protest the vote that could lead to his removal from office.
Cannes Palme d’Or Winner Triet Slams French Gov’t for Repressing Pension Reform Protests
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 4:56pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French director Justine Triet, who won the Cannes Film Festival’s top prize, criticized in her acceptance speech the government of French President Emmanuel Macron for “shocking” suppression of protests against the controversial pension reform.
Iraq Presents Project of Transport Network Linking Country’s South to Turkiye
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:39pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Iraqi government on Saturday unveiled a major regional transport project, dubbed Route of Development, that will link the southern part of the country with Turkiye by rail and land, as a component of Baghdad’s ambition to develop a non-oil economy.
Authorities Should Look Into Biden Family Corruption Instead of Hunter’s Tax Shenanigans
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:10pm EDTAs new revelations about the IRS probe into Hunter Biden’s tax affairs are being brought forth, a former US state senator suggests that the Department of Justice and the FBI should probably focus their attention on more serious matters related to the US president’s family.
Russia’s Cooperation With Saudi Arabia to Expand for Sake of Stability
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 3:02pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian and Saudi Arabian law enforcement agencies will expand cooperation for the sake of security and stability in both countries, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said on Saturday.
Ukrainians May Fly F-16s With Wing & Prayer, But Won’t Be Effective in Combat
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 2:47pm EDTThere are vested interests behind Washington green-lighting transfers of F-16s to Ukraine by its NATO allies, US military veteran, and foreign affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda told Sputnik, adding that the move is more about politics than about military support.
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