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History Repeating Itself? Rising US-Led Militarization Shows Europe Failed to Learn From WW2
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 11:00am EDTMilitary expenditures by Central and Western Europe nations for the first time surpassed that of 1989 in real terms, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, sat down with Sputnik to discuss the ongoing militarization of Europe.
Ukraine Claims Kiev Targeted With Heaviest Attack Since Launch of Special Op
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 10:13am EDTThe capital was reportedly hit by the strongest air attack since the beginning of the Russian special military operation
Texas to Deploy Newly Created Guard Unit to Intercept Migrants at Border
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Texas will deploy a newly created national guard unit to the border to intercept migrants as the numbers of arrivals surge ahead of the end of a COVID-era health policy this week, Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday.
What Should Americans Brace For on the Brink of Default?
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:30am EDTTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently warned that unless the congressional limit on the country’s debt servicing is raised by June 1, the US government will likely begin defaulting on its debt.
Watch Giatsint-B 152-mm Towed Gun Crews Obliterate Enemy
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 7:41am EDTThe Giatsint-B is a Soviet-design towed gun currently employed by Russia, CIS states and a number of Middle Eastern countries. The weapon is instrumental against enemy troops and equipment, but also can be used for counter-battery fire.
Ukrainian Intel Chief’s ‘Killing Russians’ Comment Proves Kiev Organizes Terror Attacks – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The statements of the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, about the murder of Russians worldwide, confirm correctness of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to start a special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Suspect in Attempted Murder of Russia’s Politician Prilepin Charged With Terrorism
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 4:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The investigators have charged Alexander Permyakov, the suspect in the attempted murder of Russian writer, politician and the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth, Zakhar Prilepin, with terrorism, and requested his pretrial detention, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Monday.
Beijing-Moscow Trade Ties Open, Not Targeting Third Countries
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 3:52am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The trade relations between Russia and China are open and fair and do not target any third countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Monday, referring to possible EU sanctions against Chinese firms.
‘He Wants His Freedom’: Tucker Carlson Reportedly Readies For ‘Quiet War’ on Fox News
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:10am EDTCarlson was suddenly fired from Fox News last month after having worked 14 years at the network, with no explanation given as to why the company decided to part ways with its most-watched host.
US Disrupts Positive Momentum in Relations With Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Says
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:05am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The stabilization of US-China relations should be a priority after Washington disrupted the positive momentum achieved during the meeting between the leaders of the two countries in Bali, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said during a meeting with US Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns.
Trump Won’t Testify in Case of E. Jean Carroll
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 11:53pm EDTFormer President Donald Trump will not testify in his civil trial regarding a rape allegation made by writer E. Jean Carroll. As a result of Trump’s decision not to testify, his defense team will not present any witnesses in the case.
Robert Kennedy Accuses CIA Behind His Uncle’s Assassination
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 10:43pm EDTUS presidential candidate lawyer Robert Kennedy Jr, who is the nephew of the 35th US president John F. Kennedy, has said in an interview that the country’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) was involved in the 1963 assassination of the head of state.
1Russian Su-34 Bomber Strikes Foreign Mercenaries in Kharkiv Region – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 10:20pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Russian Su-34 frontline bomber has struck at the deployment point of foreign mercenaries in the Kharkiv region with guided bombs, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Sen. Lankford on Debt Crisis: ‘We Should Sit Down and Talk About Priorities’
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 9:25pm EDTSen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) expressed his astonishment at President Biden’s reluctance to negotiate with lawmakers on the debt ceiling issue, as the deadline approaches. Lankford, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, emphasized that it has been over three months since Biden engaged in discussions with lawmakers concerning this matter.
Shell Says Runoff Water From Deer Park Fire Directed Into Houston Channel
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 9:10pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Firefighters continue to fight the blaze at Shell’s Deer Park Chemicals facility for a third day in a row and runoff water is being directed into the Houston Ship Channel, the company said in a statement.
Winter Might Bring ‘Gold Rush 2.0’ to California
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 8:06pm EDTCalifornia is bracing itself for the aftermath of an unusually wet winter, which not only brought flooded fields and raging rapids but also the potential for a modern-day “Gold Rush 2.0.”
Moscow Welcomes Syria’s Return to LAS – Foreign Ministry
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 6:43pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia welcomes the resumption of Syria’s participation in the work of the League of Arab States (LAS), this will improve the state of affairs in the region, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Air Raid Sirens Sound in Multiple Regions of Ukraine, Including Kiev – Authorities
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 6:11pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air raid warnings were in effect in several regions of Ukraine late on Sunday night, including the capital Kiev, according to air raid data from the country’s Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Uranus Moons Have Subsurface Oceans, Study Says
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 5:48pm EDTPlanetary scientists have re-analysed observational data from the four major satellites of Uranus and concluded that they may have residual subsurface oceans. Oceans on Ariel, Umbriel, Titania and Oberon may be less than 30-50 kilometres thick, be hypersaline and contain ammonia.
SUV Plows Into Crowd In Front of Immigration Center, Killing At Least Seven
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 4:25pm EDTThe alleged attack comes just days before the end of Title 42, a Trump-era COVID immigration policy that allowed for the quick expulsion of asylum seekers.
Polish Oil Firm Orlen Says Ban on Russian Oil Causes $27Mln Losses Per Day
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 3:01pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Daniel Obajtek, the chief executive of Polish state-owned oil company Orlen, told a British business daily on Sunday that the ban on Russian crude oil was costing the firm around $27 million in losses per day due to a price difference of nearly $30 per barrel between Russian supplies and their alternatives.
Russian Politician Prilepin Says He Drove Car During Blast
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 2:42pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian politician and writer Zakhar Prilepin on Sunday gave his firsthand account of the tragic car bombing attack, saying that he had been driving the vehicle when the blast had occurred, while his deceased associate Alexander Shubin had been in a front passenger seat.
Seven People Reportedly Dead, Up to 6 Injured After Car Runs Into Pedestrians in Texas
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 2:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A car ran into pedestrians on Sunday morning in the city of Brownsville in the US state of Texas, leaving seven people dead and up to six others injured, an American broadcaster reported, citing police.
Moldovan Police Say Detained 27 Participants of Anti-Government Protest
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 12:57pm EDTKISHINEV (Sputnik) – The Moldovan police said on Sunday they had detained 27 participants of an anti-governmental protest that was organized by the opposition Sor party in Kishinev due to their “suspicious behavior.”
Switzerland to Decide on Resale of 25 Decommissioned Leopard Tanks in Near Future
Sputnik - May 7th 2023 12:49pm EDTZURICH, Switzerland (Sputnik) – The Swiss government is planning to work out a stance on a possible resale of 25 decommissioned Leopard tanks to a German manufacturer in the near future, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Sunday.