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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.

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.

Chinese War Simulation Finds Top US Carrier Group Could Be ‘Destroyed With Certainty’

War games conducted by Chinese researchers found the US military’s most prized aircraft carrier could be reliably sunk with relative ease in the event of a hot war in the South China Sea.

Report: US Intel Agencies Assess Ukraine Was Behind Kremlin Drone Attack

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US intelligence agencies assess that Ukraine was likely behind the drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow earlier this month, US media reported Wednesday.

Microsoft Claims Malicious Chinese Cyber Actor Detected Targeting Critical US Infrastructure

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Microsoft on Wednesday issued a warning about a Chinese state-sponsored cyber actor, Volt Typhoon, who is allegedly using stealthy techniques while targeting critical infrastructure and conducting information gathering in the United States.

From Nutbush to Queen of Rock ‘n ‘Roll: The Life of Legendary Singer Tina Turner

The legendary rock ‘n’ roll singer rose to fame in the 1960s and later broke records in the 1980s, amplifying Black women’s role in the music genre. Turner gained the title “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” and was known for her biggest hits including “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “The […]

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 Presidential Election Campaign

After months of anticipation and hype in the media, on Wednesday Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled his 2024 bid for the US presidency on the Republican ticket. News earlier in the day indicated DeSantis had officially filed the relevant paperwork with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

Pentagon: State Dept Approves $285 Million Sale of NASAMS Air Defense Systems to Ukraine

The US Department of Defense said on Wednesday that the State Department had given its approval to the pending sale of another surface-to-air missile system to Ukraine.

Danish PM Reportedly Being ‘Seriously’ Considered to Serve as Next NATO Leader

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is reportedly being “seriously” considered as a candidate to become NATO’s next secretary general, a prospect reinforced by her recent invitation to the White House.

Egypt, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Looking to Buy Chinese Weapons

China is reportedly currently in talks with Saudi Arabia and Egypt to sell the two Arab states a variety of new weapons, including the Chengdu J-10C, the fighter jet that forms the backbone of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF).