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Kosovo Tensions May Lead to ‘Huge Explosion’ in Europe
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 7:59am EDTNAIROBI (Sputnik) – Tensions between Kosovars and Serbs may lead to a “huge explosion” in the center of Europe, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
UK Media Alleges US Senator’s Comment That ‘Russians Dying’ Was ‘Best Money Spent’ Was Kiev-Redacted
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 7:45am EDTAmid continuing hostile and controversial rhetoric from the Kiev regime, like the deputy chief of Ukrainian military intelligence telling a German daily that Russia’s Vladimir Putin tops Kiev’s list of targets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has speculated whether the US and UK are starting to question the Ukrainian government’s sanity.
Russian Forces Strike at Ukrainian Airfields – MoD
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 7:34am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian military has launched missiles at Ukrainian airfields and hit command posts and aviation equipment, the Defense Ministry said on Monday.
French Telecoms Minister Threatens Twitter With Ban in EU Under ‘Disinformation’ Law
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 7:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications Jean-Noel Barrot threatened Twitter on Monday with legal action that could include an EU-wide ban if the social media platform does not comply with new EU rules designed to combat what Brussels considers disinformation.
‘Huge Vacuum’ in Strategic Stability Area, Int’l Security Agreement Needed – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – There is a “huge vacuum” in the strategic stability field, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday, adding that new international security agreements are necessary.
Turkiye’s Erdogan Wins Re-Election
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:47am EDTOn Sunday, the head of Turkiye’s Supreme Election Council announced incumbent president Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory in the second round of the presidential election.
Spain’s Sanchez Dissolves Parliament, Calls Early Elections as His Party Loses Elections
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:40am EDTMADRID (Sputnik) – Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced on Monday the dissolution of the parliament and called early elections for July 23 after his party, the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE), has lost local elections.
Russian Armed Forces Able to Respond to Training of Ukrainian Pilots to Fly F-16 – Lavrov
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:37am EDTNAIROBI (Sputnik) – The Russian armed forces have the ability to respond to the intention of Western countries to train Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.
Lavrov Holds Presser Following Top-Level Meetings in Kenya
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:06am EDTOn Monday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has started a working visit to Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, where he is scheduled to meet with the country’s leadership.
Lavrov Arrives in Nairobi to Discuss Kenya Ties With Nation’s President & FM
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:01am EDTRussian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Kenya’s capital of Nairobi, where he is scheduled to meet with the country’s leadership. The last time Moscow’s top diplomat visited Kenya was in 2010.
China to Launch Shenzhou-16 Space Mission to Orbital Station on May 30 – Space Agency
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 5:19am EDTJIUQUAN, China (Sputnik) – The launch of China’s manned space mission Shenzhou-16 with three taikonauts on board to the Tiangong orbital station will take place on May 30, Deputy Director of the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) Lin Xiqiang said on Monday.
Russian Interior Ministry Puts US Senator Graham on Wanted List Over Russophobic Remarks
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 5:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Interior Ministry has put US Senator Lindsey Graham on the wanted list on criminal charges in connection with his Russophobic remarks made during a meeting With Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Turkiye May Intensify Talks With Russia on Gas Hub Project in Near Future – Source
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 5:14am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Turkiye may intensify the negotiation process on the gas hub project proposed by Russia in the near future, a source in the Turkish leader’s administration told Sputnik on Monday.
Putin Signs Law on CFE Treaty Denunciation
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 5:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed a law on the denunciation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) by Moscow.
Philippine Coast Guard to Hold First Ever Joint Drills With US, Japan
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 4:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Philippines’ coast guard will conduct the first ever joint drills with the United States and Japan off the coast of the province of Bataan from June 1-7, the state-owned Philippine News Agency reported on Monday.
Watch Russia’s ‘Solntsepyok’ Heavy Flamethrower System Wipe Out Ukrainian Stronghold
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 3:53am EDTThe TOS-1A is a Russian-made heavy flamethrower system that is a highly effective weapon in urban warfare scenarios, where it can quickly clear out enemy positions and fortifications. The system is mounted on a tracked chassis, which allows it to traverse difficult terrain and keep up with mechanized units.
Watch Russia’s Buk Missile System in Action During Special Op
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 3:34am EDTThe BUK-M2 is a modernized version of the BUK missile system, which is designed for air defense purposes. The BUK-M2 is known for its high efficiency and effectiveness against various types of targets, including aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
CAESAR Self-Propelled Howitzers Not Suitable For Military Action in Ukraine – Reports
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:47am EDTEarlier, Ukrainian defense chief, Oleksii Reznikov, said that thanks to deliveries from France and Denmark, Kiev now has the second-largest fleet of CAESARs. But is this artillery system sufficiently effective on the battlefield in Ukraine?
Japan to Take ‘Destructive Measures’ After Warned of N.Korean Satellite Launch
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:04am EDTNorth Korea notified Japan of its plans to launch a satellite into orbit, as part of its space program, designating the launch window as between between May 31 and June 11, stated Japan’s Coast Guard on Monday.
Ex-Reagan Aide Massie Hopes Russia, US Leaders Will Find Common Ground for Dialogue
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 1:09am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Suzanne Massie, who used to advise US President Ronald Reagan on Russia in the final years of the Cold War, told Sputnik that she is hopeful that Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart, Joe Biden, will be able to surpass their predecessors and agree on having a dialogue for the […]
Text of US Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal Bill Released
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 11:50pm EDTLawmakers have unveiled the text of a bill aimed at raising the country’s debt ceiling to avoid a potential default by early June. The agreement, brokered between President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy, raises the debt ceiling until 2025 and imposes spending caps on non-defense discretionary spending.
1Asiana Halted Sale of Emergency Seats Due to Open Door Incident
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 9:25pm EDTSouth Korean airline Asiana Airlines, has taken the decision to stop selling certain emergency exit row seats following a recent incident where a passenger opened an emergency exit door midair, causing panic among the passengers.
Explosions Reported in Several Regions of Ukraine, Including Kiev
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 9:13pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Explosions were heard in the Ukrainian regions of Kiev, Poltava, Khmelnytsky and Lvov overnight, Ukrainian media report.
Rights to Queen’s Music Catalogue Set to Be Sold For $1.1Bln, Media Reports
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 7:38pm EDTThe British rock band is reportedly in the early stages of selling their extensive catalog, which would mark the largest single-artist catalog sale in history.
Biden Says Bipartisan Budget Agreement Now Ready to Go to Congress
Sputnik - May 28th 2023 7:20pm EDTWASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden said that the bipartisan budget agreement reached with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is now ready to go to Congress and urged both chambers to pass it.