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Pakistan is Rapidly Expanding Cooperation With Russia – Special Assistant to Pakistani PM

Special Assistant to Prime Minister of Pakistan, H.E. Syed Tariq Fatemi, gave an exclusive interview to Sputnik.

Putin Holds Phone Call With Pope Leo XIV – Kremlin

During the conversation, Putin urged the Vatican to adopt a more active stance in supporting religious freedom in Ukraine, which is currently under attack by the Kiev regime.

Scott Ritter: Trump Needs to Decide Whether He Supports Russia or Terrorism

After being briefed on the Ukrainian security services’ involvement in last week’s rail and bridge terror attacks, President Putin asked how Russia could continue negotiating with a regime that openly engages in terrorism. Sputnik asked former US Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter to break things down.

Chance of Zelensky Getting His Three-Way Summit ‘Zero’ After Triple Terror Targeting Russia

Ukraine’s rail and bridge attacks, the targeting of Russia’s nuclear triad, and the latest attempt to hit the Crimean Bridge could derail not just meetings between leaders, but the peace negotiations altogether, says veteran Russian military analyst Sergey Poletaev.

Ukraine’s Rail and Bridge Attacks Literally the Textbook Definition of Terrorism: Intel Analyst

For starters, defensive operations are “carried out on one’s own territory,” says retired Russian military intelligence colonel Rustem Klupov, commenting on President Putin and the Russian Investigative Committee’s statements on the terror attacks targeting Russian infrastructure in Bryansk and Kursk.

Putin Calls Tragedy In Bryansk Region Targeted Attack On Civilians, Terrorism

Terrorist Attacks In Kursk, Bryansk Regions Organized By Ukrainian Special Services

Russia Ready To Start Prisoner Exchange With Ukraine On June 7-9 – Medinsky

The second round of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations concluded in Istanbul on Monday. The meeting lasted over an hour in the Ciragan Palace.

Russian Forces Take Control of Redkodub Settlement in Donetsk People’s Republic

The Russian forces have taken control of the settlement of Redkodub in the Donetsk People’s Republic, the defense ministry said.

Kremlin Confirms Explosion at Crimean Bridge, Says No Damage Done

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed on Wednesday that an explosion took place at the Crimean Bridge, adding that no damage has been done.

Baltic Fleet Drills: Special Forces Storm ‘Hijacked Ship’ in Impressive Training

Russian Baltic Fleet rehearsed anti-terror ops – elite troops & naval helicopters simulated liberating a “captured vessel.”

French War Hawks Double Down: Billions More For Ukraine’s War Machine

France is once again funneling cash to the knee-deep in corruption Zelensky regime.

Trump Calls Biden’s Autopen ‘Biggest Political Scandal’ in US History After 2020 Vote

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday labeled the purported use of an autopen to sign documents in the administration of his predecessor Joe Biden as one of the biggest political scandals in the United States.

Shoigu In North Korea: High-Stakes Talks With Kim Jong-un

Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, arrived in Pyongyang on the orders of Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is planned that Shoigu will meet with the leader of the DPRK, Kim Jong-un.

Cracks in EU’s Energy Suicide: France & Belgium Refuse to Back Russian Gas Ban

The European Commission presented the REPowerEU roadmap for ending Russian energy imports in May. It proposed a halt to all remaining Russian gas contracts by the end of 2027, as well as restrictions on imports of enriched uranium from Russia.

Iran Ready to Consider Proposal to Create Enrichment Consortium

Iran is ready to consider a proposal to create a regional uranium enrichment consortium within the framework of the nuclear deal with the United States, but only if it is located on Iranian territory, the Axios reported, citing a senior Iranian official.

Trump Doubles Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum to 50%

US President Donald Trump has decided to double the trade tariffs on steel and aluminum to 50% starting from June 4, a proclamation read.

Pentagon Chief Opts Out of Ramstein Group Meeting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the Wednesday meeting of the international group coordinating military aid to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported citing a US official.

Pentagon Chief Opts Out of Ramstein Group Meeting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the Wednesday meeting of the international group coordinating military aid to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported citing a US official.

Pentagon Chief Opts Out of Ramstein Group Meeting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not attend the Wednesday meeting of the international group coordinating military aid to Ukraine, the Associated Press reported citing a US official.

‘Can’t Stand It Anymore’: Musk Slams Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill Days After Quitting Administration

WASHINGTON, June 3 (Sputnik) – US billionaire and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk unloaded on the Republican-sponsored and Trump-promoted “Big, Beautiful Bill” on Tuesday, calling it a “disgusting abomination.”

Europe’s Tug-of-War: How Meddling is Stalling Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks

The second round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul showed both sides’ desire to reach an agreement, says Argentine international relations expert Martín Rodríguez Ossés.

NATO Asks European Members to Increase Ground-Based Air Defenses Fivefold – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO is asking European member states to increase their ground-based air defense forces fivefold, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

NATO Asks European Members to Increase Ground-Based Air Defenses Fivefold – Reports

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO is asking European member states to increase their ground-based air defense forces fivefold, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Russia Plans to Deploy Over 100 Satellites for Drone Control – Roscosmos Head

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, June 3 (Sputnik) – Roscosmos has plans to deploy more than 100 satellites to control drones as part of the national space project, agency director general Dmitry Bakanov has announced.