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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.
Saudi Delegation Arrives in Syria to Discuss Embassy Reopening
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 1:48pm EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – A Saudi Arabian technical delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus to handle the reopening of the Gulf monarchy’s embassy as the two countries have agreed to resume the official relations following an over a decade pause, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
Republican Debt Ceiling Negotiator Says Deal Expected in ‘Hours or Days’
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 12:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Patrick McHenry, a Republican negotiator in US debt ceiling talks with the White House, said on Saturday that a deal on raising the government’s borrowing limit could come in hours or days.
Russian Air Defenses Destroy Kiev’s UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 12:16pm EDTEven as the United States and its allies continue to funnel weaponry to the regime in Kiev that has already displayed a willingness to use this hardware against civilian targets, the Russian military keeps showing that it can counter whatever the West provides.
IRS Whistleblower Closing in on DoJ’s ‘Cover-Up’ of Hunter Biden Case
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:36am EDTThe IRS whistleblower testified to the US Congress on Friday over the origins of the Hunter Biden criminal tax probe and the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) interference in the investigation since 2020.
Turkiye Presidential Election Runoff: Who, When, Where, What to Expect
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 11:02am EDTTurks cast ballots in their country’s first-ever presidential election runoff on Sunday which will define who will be at the helm of the country over the next five years. Who are the candidates and how should they perform to secure victory? Sputnik has answers to these and other questions.
Egyptian Archaeologists Unveil Two Largest Embalming Workshops Found to Date – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:37am EDTCAIRO (Sputnik) – Archaeologists in Egypt unveiled on Saturday two human and animal embalming workshops, the largest known to date, at the ancient site of Saqqara located to the south of Cairo, media reported, citing Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa.
Henry Kissinger Turns 100: From Clandestine Ops Mastermind to Political Realist
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 10:27am EDTThe veteran strategist known for propelling a US-Soviet détente in the 1980s and laying the groundwork for ending the Cold War turned 100 on May 27. Who is Kissinger and what’s his legacy?
The Russian Knight: 110th Anniversary of Maiden Flight of World’s First Four-Engine Aircraft
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 9:59am EDTThe first-of-its-kind aircraft made its maiden flight in May 1913, reaching a speed of 100 kilometers per second and an altitude of about 100 meters.
EU Freezes $26Bln in Private Assets of Sanctioned Russians Since February 2022 – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 9:46am EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – The total value of Russian private assets frozen in the European Union under sanctions over the Russian special operation in Ukraine has reached 24.1 billion euros ($25.9 billion), German newspaper reported on Saturday, citing European Commission data.
Ukrainian Military Starts Training in Germany to Operate US Abrams Tanks – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 400 Ukrainian troops in Germany have started a training to operate the US-made M1 Abrams tanks, US newspaper reported on Saturday, citing a Pentagon spokesman.
Beijing, Seoul Agree on Semiconductor Industry Chains Amid China-US Chip Race
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:41am EDTSouth Korea delivers semiconductors both to China and the US, which continue to lock horns in a global competition to produce the best chips.
Ukraine Loses Over 260 Troops Near Donetsk – MoD
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:39am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine lost more than 260 military personnel in combat with Russian forces near the eastern city of Donetsk in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily update on Saturday.
EU Commissioner Says Twitter Quitting Bloc’s Voluntary Pact Against Disinformation
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 8:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Twitter is leaving the European Union’s Code of Practice against disinformation, for a short period until obligations reemerge under a new law, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton has announced.
Serbian President Steps Down as Ruling Party Leader
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 7:31am EDTBELGRADE (Sputnik) – Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced Saturday that he was stepping down as the leader of the country’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party and suggested Deputy Prime Minister Milos Vucevic as his replacement.
Watch Russian Reconaissance Ship Ivan Khurs Arrive at Sevastopol
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 6:48am EDTThe Ivan Khurs is a vessel dubbed by Russian military theorists “a flagship of network-centric warfare” – the whole new dimension of combat.
Ukraine Requests Taurus Long-Range Cruise Missiles From Germany – Reports
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:48am EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – Ukraine has made a request to the German government to acquire Swedish-German long-range cruise missiles Taurus KEPD 350 with a range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles), German newspaper has reported, citing government sources.
Lavrov Says US, UK Start Questioning Kiev’s Sanity After Controversial Remarks on Putin
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States and the United Kingdom are certainly starting to question the Ukrainian government’s sanity after one of its official’s statement calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a target, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
Beijing to Boost Dialogue With All Parties to Ukrainian Crisis Including Russia
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:25am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Beijing will boost the dialogue with all parties to the Ukrainian crisis, including Russia, and make efforts to reach a political settlement, Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui said.
Software Glitch Caused Japanese Moon Lander Crash, Probe Shows
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:22am EDTIt took the Hakuto-R Mission 1 spacecraft five months to reach the Moon before Japanese scientists lost contact with the lander late last month.
Germany’s Recession is EU’s First Falling Domino
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 5:00am EDTGermany entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2023, according to recent figures from the Federal Statistical Office. What’s behind the new trend and what does the future have in store for the German economy?
Watch Russian MSTA-B Howitzers Wrecking Havoc Among Ukrainian Militants
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 4:45am EDTRussian has always been known for its strong artillery. Now Russian howitzers on the line of contact are complicating matters for Ukrainian troops since they hinder unit maneuvers and destroy the key positions of enemy strongholds.
DeSantis-Trump Standoff: Florida Governor Reveals How His Agenda Differs
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 4:32am EDTThe past several years have seen DeSantis avoid directly lashing out at Trump, who earlier endorsed the 44-year-old’s gubernatorial bid and who was previously touted by the Florida governor as a man he “will have a great partnership” with.
Moscow Hopes for Further Improvement of Cooperation With Ankara
Sputnik - May 27th 2023 4:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow is counting on further improvement of mutually beneficial cooperation with Ankara and believes that Turkiye and Russia can withstand Western pressure, Yuri Pilipson, Director of the Fourth European Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik.