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Zelensky Emerges as ‘First Obstacle’ to Peaceful Resolution of Ukrainian Conflict
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 11:10am EDTNext month, Switzerland is expected to host a conference ostensibly meant to help achieve a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian conflict, even though Russia was not invited to the event.
Kharkov Defensive Lines ‘Just Don’t Exist’ – Ukrainian PoWs
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 10:52am EDTAs Russian troops demonstrate steady gains in the Kharkov area, liberating settlement after settlement, the truth about poor Ukrainian defenses in the region has come to light.
China, South Africa Agree to Strengthen Military Ties
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 10:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun hosted South Africa’s Navy Chief, Monde Lobese, in Beijing on Monday, with the sides agreeing to bolster military ties between their countries, media reported.
Photos: Remembering Iran’s Late President Raisi and FM Amir-Abdollahian
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 10:13am EDTA helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian crashed in the Islamic Republic’s East Azerbaijan province on May 19. The next day, those on board were declared dead.
Blinken ‘Angry’ Over Israel-Hamas Leaks, Orders to Quell Information Outflow – Reports
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 8:35am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told his top staff that he was “angry” because of numerous leaks in the media concerning the United States’ diplomacy in the conflict between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas and urged diplomats to quell them, the Politico newspaper has reported, citing three State Department officials.
Russia to Conduct Military Drills to Test Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Due Timeframe – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 8:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Military exercises for practicing the use of tactical (or non-strategic) nuclear weapons will be conducted at the appropriate time; the exact dates should be clarified with the Russian Ministry of Defense, said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov.
Gold Price Hits New All-Time High, Reaching $2,454 Per Troy Ounce
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 8:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The price on gold is growing by 1.5% on Monday, reaching $2,454 per troy ounce for the first time in history, the trading data showed.
London High Court Grants Assange Opportunity to Challenge His Extradition to US
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 8:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The UK’s High Court of Justice in London has ruled in favor of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, granting his application for the right to challenge the decision on his extradition to the United States, Sky News reported on Monday.
China Launches Rocket Carrier to Put 4 Satellites Into Space
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 7:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – China launched on Monday a Long March-2D carrier rocket that will put four satellites into preset orbit, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported.
Household Electricity Bills Up by Nearly 70% in Ukraine in Annual Terms
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 7:07am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The household utility tariffs in Ukraine have increased by 12.9% in a year ending April 2024 with electricity bills rising by 69.7%, Ukrainian news outlet reported on Monday, citing the state statistics agency.
Russia Closely Monitoring Situation After US Nuclear Test in Nevada
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 7:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) -The US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration said last week that it had executed a “subcritical experiment” at a Nevada underground laboratory last Tuesday in order to collect information that will support the effectiveness of US nuclear warheads.
Russian Troops Liberate Belogorovka in Lugansk People’s Republic
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 6:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) -Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported on the progress of the special military operation, including the number of decimated militants and locations liberated.
Putin: Russia-China Talks Will Contribute to Further Strengthening of Bilateral Ties
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 6:40am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed confidence in a telegram to Chinese President Xi Jinping that the detailed negotiations between Moscow and Beijing will contribute to the further strengthening of the bilateral relations.
Watch Russian Artillery Obliterate US-Made Howitzer in Ukrainian Conflict
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 6:30am EDTWhile Ukrainian forces continue to carry out strikes against civilians and civilian infrastructures in Russia, Russian troops focus on eliminating Ukrainian military targets.
Israel Claims Non-Involvement in Iranian President’s Death – Reports
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 6:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) – Earlier in the day, Iranian Vice President Mohsen Mansouri confirmed media reports that Raisi and his delegation, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran.
Raisi’s Death May Have ‘Serious Consequences Internationally’ – Professor
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 5:34am EDTIranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian died in Sunday’s helicopter crash in the Islamic Republic’s East Azerbaijan province, Vice President Mohsen Mansouri has confirmed.
Putin Sends Condolences to Iran Over Death of Raisi
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 3:51am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) -Earlier in the day, Iranian Vice President Mohsen Mansouri confirmed media reports that Raisi and his delegation, including Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, died in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran.
Lavrov ‘Deeply Saddened’ by News of Death of Iranian President and Foreign Minister
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 2:48am EDTIranian Vice President Mohsen Mansouri confirmed reports of the death of President Ebrahim Raisi and his delegation in a helicopter crash on Sunday.
1Venezuela’s Maduro Says Shocked by Reports of Death of Iranian President
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 1:55am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday that he is shocked by reports of the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, whom he considers an exemplary and extraordinary world leader.
Macron to Convene Defense Council on Situation in New Caledonia on Monday – Reports
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 1:05am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – French President Emmanuel Macron has scheduled a regular meeting of the country’s defense and national security council to discuss the situation in New Caledonia for Monday, French broadcaster BFMTV reported, citing the Elysee Palace.
Life of Late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi
Sputnik - May 20th 2024 12:15am EDTIranian President Ebrahim Raisi died when a helicopter carrying him went down for an undisclosed reason in the country’s East Azerbaijan province on May 19. He was 63 years old.
BREAKING: No Signs Anyone on Board Iranian President’s Helicopter Alive
Sputnik - May 19th 2024 11:44pm EDTThere are no signs that anyone on board Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter is alive, Iranian news agency Press TV reported on Monday.
EU Terminates Military Training Mission in Mali, Withdraws All Personnel – Borrell
Sputnik - May 19th 2024 11:13pm EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said that the European Union closed the EU Training Mission in Mali (EUTM), aimed at training Malian armed forces units and providing consultative aid, and withdrew its personnel from the African country.
UN: Gaza Facing ‘Apocalyptic’ Famine
Sputnik - May 19th 2024 11:03pm EDTEarlier this month, Cindy McCain, the World Food Program (WFP) Executive Director said that parts of Gaza are experiencing “full-blown famine.”
Slovak Security Council to Discuss Security Measures Enhancement on May 22 – Reports
Sputnik - May 19th 2024 10:36pm EDTBRATISLAVA, (Sputnik) – The Slovak Security Council will discuss strengthening measures following the assassination attempt on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico at a meeting on May 22, Slovak newspaper Dennik N reported.