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Ukraine Risks Trump’s Wrath if it Snubs Russia’s Humanitarian Ceasefire Idea
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 2:50pm EDTDmitry Suslov, deputy director of research at the Russian Council on Foreign & Defense Policy, breaks down the key takeaways from Monday’s Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul, including one Russian proposal he finds particularly clever.
Russia-Ukraine Talks, Round 2: Kiev’s ‘Memorandum’ is Ultimatum Dressed as Diplomacy
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 2:45pm EDTThe second round of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine took place in Istanbul. The delegations exchanged memorandums and took time to review them.
Full Text of Russian Memorandum on Ukraine Published
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 1:53pm EDTThe full text of Russian memorandum on Ukraine has been released, outlining its proposals in three distinct sections.
Rostec CEO Confirms Initiative to Lift Sanctions Against Corporation Came From US
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:52am EDTMOSCOW, June 2 (Sputnik) – Russian state corporation Rostec CEO Sergey Chemezov confirmed on Monday that the initiative to lift sanctions against the corporation came from the US side, saying that the United States wants to interact with the Russian defense and technology conglomerate.
1What Russia and Ukraine Agreed on in Istanbul During Round 2 of Talks
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:50am EDTRussian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky shared the key outcomes of the negotiations with Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul.
What Russia and Ukraine Agreed in 2nd Round of Istanbul Talks
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:50am EDTRussian delegation head Vladimir Medinsky, an aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, reported the key outcomes of the negotiations with Ukrainian representatives in Istanbul.
Gates Foundation to ‘Invest’ Majority of $200Bln Funding in Africa – Bill Gates
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:38am EDTWASHINGTON, June 2 (Sputnik) – The Gates Foundation will disburse the majority of its $200 billion investment in Africa over the next 20 years, founder Bill Gates said on Monday.
Gates Foundation’s $200 Billion Africa Bet: Philanthropy or Global Power Play?
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:38am EDTWASHINGTON, June 2 (Sputnik) – The Gates Foundation will disburse the majority of its $200 billion investment in Africa over the next 20 years, founder Bill Gates said on Monday.
Iran Ready to Prove Peaceful Nature of Its Nuclear Program – Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:10am EDTTEHRAN, June 2 (Sputnik) – Iran is ready to take measures to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, and will not under any circumstances give up its right to uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign MInister Abbas Araghchi has announced.
Iran Ready to Prove Peaceful Nature of Its Nuclear Program – Foreign Minister
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:10am EDTTEHRAN (Sputnik) – Iran is ready to take measures to prove the peaceful nature of its nuclear program, and will not under any circumstances give up its right to uranium enrichment, Iranian Foreign MInister Abbas Araghchi has announced.
Moldova’s Ex-Prime Minister Accuses Current Government of Aggressive Anti-Church Campaign
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:02am EDTCHISINAU, June 2 (Sputnik) – Moldovan authorities are carrying out an aggressive campaign aimed at undermining Christian values in the country under foreign pressure, former Moldovan Prime Minister and opposition Future of Moldova party leader Vasile Tarlev told Sputnik.
Moldova’s Ex-Prime Minister Accuses Current Government of Aggressive Anti-Church Campaign
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 10:02am EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – Moldovan authorities are carrying out an aggressive campaign aimed at undermining Christian values in the country under foreign pressure, former Moldovan Prime Minister and opposition Future of Moldova party leader Vasile Tarlev told Sputnik.
US Defense Chief Regularly Briefed on Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Against Russian Airfields
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 8:40am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been regularly briefed about Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian military airfields in various regions on June 1, CNN reported on Monday, citing a senior US official.
US Defense Chief Regularly Briefed on Ukraine’s Drone Attacks Against Russian Airfields
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 8:40am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been regularly briefed about Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian military airfields in various regions on June 1, CNN reported on Monday, citing a senior US official.
UK Shifts to War-Fighting Readiness in New Defense Strategy
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 8:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom is moving to a “war-fighting readiness” as part of its new defense strategy, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday.
Poland’s New Prez Nawrocki: Not Your Typical Pro-Ukraine Hero
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 8:09am EDTOpposition candidate Karol Nawrocki has been elected as the president of Poland, according to data published on the official website of the election commission. Nawrocki received 50.9% of the votes, just ahead of Warsaw Mayor Rafal Trzaskowski (49.1%), Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s ally.
Gaza Calls Israeli Video on Rafah Aid Attack Fabricated After 31 Civilians Killed
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 6:22am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Gaza Strip’s authorities have rejected Israel’s account of a recent incident near a humanitarian aid distribution point in Rafah where dozens were killed, saying it was not the result of clashes but rather a deliberate attack by the Israeli military against Palestinian civilians.
UK Aims to Slash US Steel Tariffs as Trump Raises Bar to 50%
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 6:12am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds will ask the US for a quick steel deal next week, the Financial Times reported.
US Auto Industry on Edge as China Tweaks Rare Earth Restrictions
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 4:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – China has been loosening controls on its rare earths exports over the past week, Michael Hart, chair of the US Chamber of Commerce in China, said on Monday.
Second Round of Russia–Ukraine Peace Talks Underway in Istanbul
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 4:45am EDTThe second round of talks between the Russian and Ukrainian delegations is set to take place at Istanbul’s historic Ciragan Palace.
UK Unveils Plans for 12 New Nuclear Subs Under AUKUS Deal
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 4:44am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will announce on Monday his country’s intention to build up to 12 nuclear-powered submarines as part of the AUKUS pack with the United States and Australia, UK Defense Secretary John Healey said.
Russia-Ukraine Talks: Round Two in Istanbul
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 3:00am EDTIstanbul is preparing to host the second round of Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, scheduled for June 2 at 10:00 GMT in the historic Ciragan Palace. This follows the May 16 breakthrough — the first direct talks since 2022, when Western pressure, particularly from the UK, derailed prior efforts.
North Korea Slams Report on Country’s Cooperation With Russia as Sovereignty Breach
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 1:10am EDTSEOUL (Sputnik) – The North Korean Foreign Ministry condemned the report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the country’s cooperation with Russia as violating sovereignty, warning of consequences, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
North Korea Slams Report on Country’s Cooperation With Russia as Sovereignty Breach
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 1:10am EDTSEOUL (Sputnik) – The North Korean Foreign Ministry condemned the report of the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT) on the country’s cooperation with Russia as violating sovereignty, warning of consequences, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.
Second Round of Russia-Ukraine Talks in Istanbul: What We Know So Far
Sputnik - Jun 2nd 2025 12:54am EDTRussia and Ukraine will hold a second round of direct talks in Istanbul today. The new meeting was announced on May 28 by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.