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Two Israeli Embassy Staff Shot And Killed In Washington: What To Know

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night. A suspect is in custody, officials said.

EU Defense Spending Reached Critical Level for EU Economy

The military spending planned by the EU leadership will become a burden for most European countries, and current defense spending has reached a critical level for the EU economy, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexander Venediktov said in an interview with Sputnik.

500% Tariffs on Russian Trade Partners to Cause ‘Economic Calamity’ in US – Sen. Paul

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (recognized as a terrorist in Russia) new Russia sanctions bill that seeks 500% tariffs on the country’s trade partners amounts to an embargo and could trigger an unprecedented economic crisis in the United States itself, Sen. Rand Paul warned on Wednesday.

Netanyahu Names Conditions for Ending War in Gaza Strip

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu named the key conditions for ending the war in the Gaza Strip, including the release of all hostages, demilitarization of the enclave and the expulsion of the leadership of Palestinian movement Hamas from it.

‘Golden Dome’ – US’s Unbreakable Shield or $175B Fantasy?

Trump’s $175 billion plan to build a comprehensive ground- and space-based missile shield, while ambitious, may not yield the results the POTUS seems to be hoping for.

Vucic: ‘I Won’t Hide Under Table’ When Asked by Kallas About Trip to Russia

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday that he was not going to “hide under the table” when EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas asks him about his trip to Moscow, where he attended the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in World War II.

Rubio on US, Russia: Absence of Dialogue Between Biggest Nuclear Powers ‘Irresponsible’

The absence of dialogue between the two largest nuclear powers, the United States and Russia, would be “irresponsible,” US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday.

No More Ceasefire Mantra- Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov responded to the Western demands.

Why Another War In The Middle East Would Be A Nightmare For Trump?

Any escalation between Iran and Israel would cause oil prices to increase due to the risk of disruption of the flow of oil and gas from the Gulf region, international oil economist and a global energy expert Dr. Mamdouh G. Salameh tells Sputnik.

Five Reasons Trump Should Dump Ukraine and Normalize With Russia

Trump is trying to strike a Russia-Ukraine peace deal. But if it doesn’t work out, he’d better just dump Ukraine and normalize ties with Russia.

Pepe Escobar: From The Caspian to The Persian Gulf, Tracking Iran’s North-South Corridor

On the road in Iran – The International North South Transportation Corridor (INSTC) is one of the most crucial geoeconomic/infrastructure projects of the 21st century. It unites at its core three key BRICS nations – Russia, Iran and India – branching out to the Caucasus and Central Asia.

Ex-Adviser to Yanukovych Shot Dead in Madrid Suburbs

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Spanish police confirmed to RIA Novosti that Andriy Portnov, ex-adviser to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych, was shot dead on Wednesday morning outside a school in the city of Pozuelo de Alarcon near Madrid.

US Seems Increasingly Disappointed With Euro-Atlantic Security Structures – Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States seems increasingly disappointed with Euro-Atlantic security structures, which have long proved ineffective, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.

Putin’s Trip to Kursk Sends a Clear Power Message to the Western Elites – Experts

Vladimir Putin’s visit to Russia’s border region shows that the country has restored the status quo and is ready for any scenario, Ali Baydoun, a Lebanese expert on international relations, tells Sputnik.

Russia, US Need to Resume Contacts on Strategic Stability – Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the foreign policy issues, including the stategic dialogue with the US and the Ukrainian crisis, including the ongoing prisoner exchange talks.

Russia, US Need to Resume Contacts on Strategic Stability – Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the foreign policy issues, including the stategic dialogue with the US and the Ukrainian crisis, including the ongoing prisoner exchange talks.

Russia, US Need to Resume Contacts on Strategic Stability – Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the foreign policy issues, including the stategic dialogue with the US and the Ukrainian crisis, including the ongoing prisoner exchange talks.

Russian Nuclear Shield at Full Readiness, No One Dares Attack – Rosatom Chief

Rosatom accounts for about 90% of the world’s export nuclear power plant construction abroad. This was stated by the CEO of the state corporation Rosatom, Alexey Likhachov, during a session of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation.

Ukraine Loses Over 445 Soldiers in Battles With Russia’s Center Group

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Tsentr (Center) group of forces has eliminated over 445 Ukrainian soldiers over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Ukraine Loses Over 445 Soldiers in Battles With Russia’s Center Group

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Tsentr (Center) group of forces has eliminated over 445 Ukrainian soldiers over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.

Canada In Talks With Us To Join Golden Dome Missile Defense System

Trump earlier said that his administration is launching the historic “Golden Dome” missile defense shield program, aimed at delivering the highest level of protection for US airspace.

Putin Visits Russia’s Kursk Region

US Wants London to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP by 2029

The United States wants the United Kingdom to increase its defense spending to 3% of GDP by 2029, thus becoming an example for other European countries, The Times newspaper reported.

US Expects Terms for Ukraine Ceasefire This Weak From Russia – Rubio

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States hopes that Russia will present its terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine this week or in the coming days, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.

US Expects Terms for Ukraine Ceasefire This Weak From Russia – Rubio

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States hopes that Russia will present its terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine this week or in the coming days, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday.