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Tories Accused of ‘Betrayal’ as Immigration to UK Hits 600K Record High

British PM Rishi Sunak has promised voters he will stop the trafficking of tens of thousands of illegal immigrants across the English Channel. But he has dropped his predecessor Boris Johnson’s pledge to keep net immigration below 250,000 per year.

Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Biden Faces Shrinking Options on Ukraine

US President Joe Biden is running out of time to score a “victory” in Ukraine, retired Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski told Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.

House Unveils Steps ‘to Deter Invasion of Taiwan’ as US-China Tensions Persist

China has repeatedly locked horns with the US over Taiwan, which is seen by Beijing as a part of the country, while Washington pumps the island with increasing amount of weapons.

Finland Gets Flak From European Commission for Skyrocketing Debt

Helsinki’s debt-to-GDP ratio has been rising steadily since the 00s. In 2022, Finland become the only country in the EU where it increased further. With the country entering recession, the debt problem poses an extra question for the future government that is yet in the works.

Biden Taps US Air Force Chief Charles Brown to Chair Joint Chiefs of Staff

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – President Joe Biden plans to announce on Thursday his intent to nominate current US Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Brown to serve as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the White House said in its daily guidance.

Decision to Deploy Nukes in Belarus Made Amid Tensions

MINSK (Sputnik) -The decision of Russia and Belarus on retaliatory measures in the military-nuclear sphere was made in the context of an extremely serious escalation of threats on the western borders of the two countries, Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu said on Thursday.

Vladimir Putin Participates in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council Meeting

Previously Putin repeatedly praised the quest for independence from the collective West, stressed the importance of de-dollarization and expressed certainty in the advance of a more just multipolar world.

Hostile Actions of Ukraine Against Russia Continue

Reports of thwarted terrorist attacks on Russian energy facilities indicate that hostile actions of Ukraine against Russia continue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.

Russia, Belarus Define Procedure for Maintaining Non-Strategic Nuclear Arms – Minsk

MINSK (Sputnik) – Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin and Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu have signed documents defining the procedure for maintaining Russia’s non-strategic nuclear weapons at a special storage facility on the territory of Belarus, the Belarusian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.

Russia Boosts Hydrocarbon Exports to India – Novak

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Exports of Russian oil and oil products to India increased to 32 million tonnes in 2022, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in an interview to the Russian media.

Russian Secret Service Thwarts Ukrainian Terror Attack on Nuclear Objects

Paralyzed Patient Healed via ‘Digital Bridge’ Between Brain and Spinal Cord – Study

A new brain implant-related algorithm, which is still at a basic research stage, is expected to provide a ray of hope to plenty of people suffering from spinal cord injuries.

Russia, N.Korea Working on System of Settlements in Rubles

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Moscow and Pyongyang are working on creating a system of settlements in rubles, this will help boost trade, Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora said in an interview with Sputnik.

Czech Republic to Buy Nearly 250 Combat Vehicles From Sweden in Huge Deal

Contrary to its self-professed image as a “humanitarian superpower,” Sweden is one of the world’s largest arms exporters with an outsized defense industry that churns out a surprising list of arms for a relatively small country of 10 million.

Patrushev Held Talks With Colleagues From Serbia, India, Ghana – Russian Security Council

MOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev held talks with colleagues from Serbia, India, Ghana and Rwanda, the Council said in a statement.

MAKS-2023 Scheduled for June Could Be Postponed to Later Date or Canceled – Sources

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The 2023 International Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS-2023) scheduled for the end of July could be postponed to a later date or canceled, several sources close to the exhibition and companies have told Sputnik.

GOP Voters Have Chosen Trump, DeSantis as Two Republican Favorites for 2024 – Poll

The poll surveyed 1,227 adults, including 476 registered Republicans and Republican-leaning independents.

US Nuclear Tech Susceptible to ‘Spies’ – Watchdog

The warning of so-called ‘insider threats’ comes as the US government and Western media outlets are increasingly targeting Chinese-born scientists as potential spies.

Explosion at Pemex’s Gas Pipeline in Mexico Injures 9 People – Reports

MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – A powerful explosion, which occurred at a pipeline of Mexican gas company Pemex in the state of Mexico, has resulted in nine people suffering injuries, local media reported Wednesday, citing authorities.

Video: Two Arrested After Massive Fight Breaks Out at Chicago Airport

The fight occurred at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, but the cause of the brawl remains unknown.

UK May Host First Phase of Ukrainian Fighter Pilots’ Training on F-16s – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The first phase of training of Ukrainian fighter pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets will be held in the United Kingdom, US media reported on Wednesday, citing a UK government spokesperson.

North Korea Has Developed Almost Entire Set of Ballistic, Cruise Missiles – Russian Envoy

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea has developed almost an entire set of ballistic and cruise missiles, but Pyongyang is not planning to attack the United States, Japan or South Korea, Russian Ambassador to North Korea Aleksandr Matsegora has said in an interview with Sputnik.

North Korea Has Developed Almost Entire Set of Ballistic, Cruise Missiles – Russian Envoy

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – North Korea has developed almost an entire set of ballistic and cruise missiles, but Pyongyang is not planning to attack the United States, Japan or South Korea, Russian Ambassador to North Korea Aleksandr Matsegora has said in an interview with Sputnik.

Debt Ceiling Negotiators Relocated to White House to Hammer Out Deal Before June Deadline

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned politicians on both sides of the aisle that without an increase to the debt ceiling, the US could default, causing catastrophic results for the US and global economy.

Debt Ceiling Negotiators Relocated to White House to Hammer Out Deal Before June Deadline

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned politicians on both sides of the aisle that without an increase to the debt ceiling, the US could default, causing catastrophic results for the US and global economy.