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US Presidential Race: Will DeSantis Sink Like Atlantis After Glitchy Twitter Launch?
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 12:23pm EDTGabriel Llanes, executive director of the Ready For Ron political action committee, said the Florida governor offered voters a “future” while Trump was trying to re-fight the 2020 election. Clemson University political scientist Professor David Woodard said his Twitter campaign launch up-to-date.
Why is Russia Deploying Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus?
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 11:37am EDTAnnouncing this week’s signing of a deal on maintaining Russian tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil, Russia and Minsk reiterated that this is a response to the aggressive policies pursued by unfriendly countries. What prompted Moscow to deploy its non-strategic nukes in Belarus? Sputnik explores.
The Final Countdown: Goldman Sachs Economists Expect US Default by June 9
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 11:36am EDTTwo economists working for one of the world’s biggest banks have made a startling announcement: the US government has about two weeks’ worth of money left before it will be forced to default on its debt.
Jeff Monson: US Elite Mutes Russian Media to Keep Ukraine Conflict Raging On
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 11:00am EDTLegendary mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jeff Monson, who has renounced his US citizenship in opposition to Washington’s Ukraine policies, told Sputnik that the American elite is cashing in on the Ukraine conflict and silencing alternative narratives to keep the standoff going.
Lavrov Confirms Commitment to Diplomatic Resolution of Ukraine Conflict
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 10:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed Moscow’s commitment to the diplomatic resolution of the conflict in Ukraine during a meeting with Special Representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
NATO to Upgrade Ukraine’s Partner Status Without Offering Membership – Reports
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 9:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO plans to support Ukraine by creating a Ukraine-NATO Council during the July summit in Vilnius instead of giving it a concrete plan for becoming a full-fledged member, for which Kiev has repeatedly requested, the European news outlet reported on Friday, citing sources.
Arms Industry Rips Off US Taxpayer to the Tune of Trillions for ‘Sub-Par’ Systems
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 9:34am EDTThe Pentagon spends huge sums for weapons systems of questionable usefulness. Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, explained how the military-industrial complex sets its own budget.
Russian Air Defense Intercepted Grom Missile, 10 HIMARS and 2 Storm Shadow LRM
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 8:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defense systems intercepted Hrim-2 operational-tactical missiles, 10 HIMARS missiles, and two Storm Shadow long-range missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
Watch: Russian Airborne Forces Hammer Ukrainian Militants Near Artemovsk
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 8:43am EDTWhile Ukrainian forces attempt to probe Russian defenses in the vicinity of Artemovsk (Bakhmut), their efforts end up being thwarted by the valiant actions of Russia’s airborne troops.
US, South Korean Military Exercise Simulates Attack on North Korean Forces ‘For Sake of Peace’
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:58am EDTThe joint military exercise conducted by the US and South Korean forces involved the deploymend of hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks, artillery systems and aircraft.
France Can Offer Ukraine Basic Pilot Training Instead of F-16 Jets – Foreign Minister
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – France has no F-16 fighters in its air fleet, but it can offer the Ukrainian army basic flight training in place of the jets, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Friday.
UK, US, Australia Hold AUKUS’ First AI Military Tests – UK Ministry of Defense
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States have held military trials of artificial intelligence technology within the AUKUS cooperation pact for the first time to track and detect military targets in a representative environment in real time, the UK Ministry of Defense said on Friday.
US’s DeSantis Raises $8.2Mln in 24 Hours After Announcing Presidential Bid – Reports
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has raised a total of $8.2 million in the first 24 hours after announcing his presidential bid, with $1 million received in just an hour, US media reported, citing DeSantis’s campaign.
Moscow Summons US Diplomats Over Sullivan’s Comments About Strikes on Russia
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned senior US diplomats and expressed a strong protest in connection with the words of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about strikes on the territory of Russia.
Moscow Positively Assesses Vatican’s Efforts in Ending Ukraine Conflict – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow is aware of the initiative of Pope Francis to send an envoy to Russia as a part of the peace initiative on the situation in Ukraine and positively assesses the Vatican’s efforts, the Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik.
‘My Country Does Terrible Things’: MMA Fighter Jeff Monson On Why He Renounced US Citizenship
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 7:00am EDTAmerican-born athlete Jeff Monson, known for his skill in a variety of martial arts, renounced his US citizenship earlier this week, having obtained his Russian citizenship in 2018. Sputnik spoke with Monson about the changes in himself and his life through the process of changing from a US citizen to a Russian.
Belarusian, Russian Security Councils Considering Common Security Concept – Minsk
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 6:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The common security concept of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is being considered at the level of the Security Councils, but the deadline for implementation has yet to be set, Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik has told Sputnik.
Just Like Us? Octopuses Have Nightmares Too, New Study Suggests
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 6:26am EDTThe survey was conducted by a team of New York-based scientists, who were flabbergasted by the abnormal behavior of a captive male octopus named Costello.
Kremlin Says Putin Ready to Talk With Scholz to Protect Russia’s Interests
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 6:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Dialogue is necessary, so Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in order to protect Russia’s national interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
US Develops Biological Weapons in Ukraine – Russian Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 5:32am EDTThe data obtained by the Russian Defense Ministry once again proves that the United States is developing biological weapons on the territory of Ukraine, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Friday.
PLA Eastern Theater Command Replaces Legacy Aircraft with More J-16 Fighter Jets
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 5:10am EDTThe Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command recently replaced a batch of legacy aircraft with additional J-16 heavy fighter jets, a type of advanced warplane frequently spotted in routine drills and patrols around the island of Taiwan.
Russia’s Top Diplomat Lavrov and His Somali Counterpart Jama Hold Press Conference
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 5:05am EDTThe top diplomats will discuss a broad range of regional and global security issues, probably including the war on terror.
OPEC+ to Decide What Is Better for Oil Market – Russian Deputy PM
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 4:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia and other countries of the OPEC+ alliance will decide at the upcoming meeting what is the best for the oil market, and will stay true to all previous decisions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday.
Twitter Engineering Chief ‘Leaves the Nest’ After Ron DeSantis’ Glitchy Presidential Launch
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 2:18am EDTThe Florida governor’s 2024 presidential campaign bid on Twitter kicked off with technical troubles on Wednesday evening, which prompted hundreds of thousands of users to leave the platform at the time.
Norway Setting Up New Radar Chain Dubbed ‘NATO’s Eyes in the North’
Sputnik - May 26th 2023 2:17am EDTThe new network of eight radars under construction across Norway is touted as means of expanding the range of continuous surveillance of both Norwegian and surrounding air space, including on behalf of the NATO alliance.
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