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Kiev Loses Over 340 Soldiers, Mercenaries in Donetsk Direction in Past 24 Hours – Moscow

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces lost over 340 soldiers and mercenaries, as well as 13 units of military equipment in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.

Top Diplomats of Arab League Nations Approve Syria’s Readmission – Iraqi Foreign Ministry

CAIRO (Sputnik) – The foreign ministers of the member states of the League of Arab States (LAS) approved Syria’s readmission to the organization during an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, Iraqi Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Al-Sahhaf said.

If China Ditches Dollar Amid ‘Emerging New Trade Order,’ Consequences for US ‘Could Be Stark’

A growing number of countries are opting to diversify settlement currencies, stepping away from only using the “US-weaponized” dollar, or ditching it altogether in favor of the yuan, the increasingly internationalized currency of China – a top trading partner of more than 140 countries.

German Gov’t Plans to Refuse States Additional Money for Migrants Accommodation – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The German authorities do not plan to allocate additional funding to the federal states, which struggle to accommodate and integrate a growing number of migrants and refugees arriving in the country, German broadcaster Tagesschau reported on Sunday, citing the government’s draft document.

Security Services Thwart Ukrainian Drone Attack on Airfield in Russia’s Ivanovo Region

Video: Russian Forces Seize American Armored Vehicle in Artemovsk

The Humvee (High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) is an armored military vehicle designed for various tasks such as troop transport, command and control, and combat support. It is made of heavy-duty materials that can withstand severe conditions and attacks.

US Fuelling Breakdown of France, Germany, While Capitalizing on ‘Weak Europe’

The actions of the United States have fuelled division between France and Germany, both of which are in the throes of domestic turmoil, with their leaders no longer representing the will of their own population, Elijah Magnier, a veteran war correspondent, underscored.

Possibility of Ukrainian Counteroffensive in Coming Days Persists – Zaporozhye Official

SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – The possibility of Ukrainian troops launching a major counteroffensive in the Zaporozhye Region in the next few days persists, which justifies the evacuation of residents of nearby villages and towns, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Sunday.

Russian Drone Lancet Destroys US’ Avenger in Special Operation Zone – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian kamikaze drone Lancet has destroyed US air defense system Avenger intended for the protection from unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the special operation zone, the press office of the Vostok battalion said on Sunday.

At Least 1 Dead, 33 Injured After Powerful Earthquake Hits Japan’s Ishikawa – Reports

TOKYO (Sputnik) – At least one person died and 33 others were injured as a result of a 6.5-magnitude earthquake in the Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa followed by 45 aftershocks, media reported on Sunday.

Born in Chaos, Forged in Combat: How Today’s Russian Military Structure Came to Be

Sunday marks the 31st anniversary of the creation of the modern Russian military. What is its makeup and composition? What does the letter ‘Z’ painted on Russian vehicles in Ukraine mean? How does Russia’s military stack up against NATO? Read Sputnik’s explainer to find out.

Russian Politician Prilepin Brought Out of Medically Induced Coma, Feeling Well

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian politician and the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth, Zakhar Prilepin, has been successfully brought out of the medically induced coma after the surgery and is feeling well after an assassination attempt in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region, Prilepin’s press service said on Sunday.

RFK Jr: Russia ‘Cannot Lose in Ukraine’ as This Is ‘Existential For It’

All the decisions that the United States has made since the conflict in Ukraine escalated in early 2022 has been about prolonging and maximalizing the violence of war, Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insisted, speaking in a podcast interview.

Russia Returns to Top-10 World’s Largest Economies First Since 2014

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has returned to the top ten largest economies and ranked the eighth for the first time since 2014 by producing $2.3 trillion worth of goods and services in 2022, data from the World Bank and statistical services analyzed by Sputnik showed on Sunday.

Arab Foreign Ministers to Hold Emergency Meeting Over Syria’s Return to Arab League

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Foreign ministers of the League of Arab States (LAS) will hold an emergency meeting on Sunday in Egypt’s capital Cairo to discuss the situation in Syria, the country’s potential return to the LAS and the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Arms Depot – Defense Ministry

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian artillery units have destroyed a Ukrainian weapons warehouse, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.

Russian Air Defense Repels Ukrainian Drone Attack on Sevastopol

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defense systems and electronic warfare equipment have repelled an attack by Ukrainian drones on the Russian port city of Sevastopol in Crimea overnight; there is no damage, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said.

Entry Into BRICS to Help Algeria More Than Other Organizations – President

TUNIS (Sputnik) – Joining the BRICS alliance of the largest developing economies will help Algeria’s development more than any international financial organization ever has, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said.

Lula da Silva Appeals in Support of Assange

Brazilian President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, criticized the lack of global efforts to secure the release of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange during his visit to London for the coronation of King Charles III.

IAEA Says Concerned About Nuclear Safety Risks at Zaporozhye NPP

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has expressed concern over the potentially dangerous situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP).

Nine Dead, Seven Injured in Texas Mall Shooting – Reports

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – At least nine people were killed and seven others were injured in the Saturday shooting at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas, CBS News reports citing the Allen Fire Department.

Texas Mall Shooting Leaves Nine Injured, Including One Child – Police

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – At least nine people, including a 5-year-old child, were injured in the shooting at a shopping mall in Allen, Texas; fatalities have also been reported, according to police.

Former Veep Pence Supports SCOTUS Justice Thomas Amid Scandal

Former Vice President Mike Pence has publicly voiced his unwavering support for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who currently finds himself under scrutiny due to his close ties with GOP megadonor Harlan Crow.

Moscow Deems Silence of Int’l Organizations on Terrorist Attack on Prilepin Unacceptable

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The silence of international organizations on the terrorist attack on Russian writer and politician Zakhar Prilepin is unacceptable and the responsibility for the attack lies not only with the Ukrainian authorities but also with the United States, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.

Shooting at Shopping Mall in Texas – Police

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A shooting has occurred at a shopping center in Allen, Texas, local police inform, with multiple casualties suspected.