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Russian Air Defenses Down 33 Drones Over Crimea, Destroy 10 Drone Boats in Black Sea – MoD
Sputnik - Jul 18th 2024 12:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Active defense systems of Russia intercepted 33 drones over Crimea and two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Bryansk Region and destroyed ten drone boats in the waters of the Black Sea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Russia Empowered by ‘Naive and Ignorant’ Western Aggression – Scott Ritter
Sputnik - Jul 18th 2024 12:24am EDTThe former US Marine Corps intelligence officer observed that Russia has benefited economically, diplomatically and politically from the Ukraine proxy war.
Ukrainian Extremist Books Often Found in Liberated Areas – Russian Official
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:33pm EDTDONETSK (Sputnik) – Extremist literature is regularly found in the territories liberated by Russia since the start of Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine, Yan Gagin, adviser to the head of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), told Sputnik.
China in the Bullseye: NATO Expands Definition of ‘North Atlantic’ to Confront Beijing
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 7:07pm EDTChina possesses some 500 nuclear arms while its ally Moscow holds over 5,500.
New Caledonia Independence Supporters Demand Withdrawal of French Police
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 2:41pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The independence movement in France’s overseas territory of New Caledonia is demanding the withdrawal of 3,500 police officers, gendarmes and soldiers sent by Paris in May to control unrest, the movement’s leader, Laurie Humuni, said on Wednesday.
How Watching Russia in Ukraine Can Help China in Own Future Battles Against West’s Aggression
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 2:34pm EDTA Congressional committee has expressed concern that Russia could share information with China on how to defeat American-made weapons based on experience gained by the Russian military in Ukraine. But the true scope for strengthened security cooperation between the two countries extends much further, a leading defense observer has told Sputnik.
Russia Ready for Ukraine Peace Talks With Focus on Clear Security Agreements
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 2:13pm EDTRussia is ready for negotiations on Ukraine and European security issues and will incorporate safeguards against dual interpretations in any future European security treaty, said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Will European Powers Return to Afghanistan and Recognize the Taliban?
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 2:06pm EDTSeveral European countries could reopen their embassies in Afghanistan — which would mean recognizing the Taliban*, Bloomberg reported, quoting unnamed sour. What is behind the apparent trend?
Vaccine Contract Secrecy Puts Von Der Leyen’s Leadership in Jeopardy
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 1:19pm EDTThe EU General Court ruled today that the European Commission chaired by Ursula von der Leyen withheld crucial information about COVID-19 vaccine purchase agreements with pharmaceutical firms during the pandemic.
Lavrov Holds Press Conference After UN Security Council Meetings
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 1:08pm EDTAs part of Russia assuming a month-long chairmanship of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on July 1, the Russian foreign minister has held a series of ministerial-level meetings on July 16 and 17.
Blinken Announces Initiative to ‘Turbocharge’ Semiconductor Capacity in Western Hemisphere
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 1:06pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Wednesday a new initiative to boost the capacity of the semiconductor industry in the Western hemisphere, with the first projects taking place in Mexico, Panama and Costa Rica.
US Unable or Unwilling to Stop Supporting Israel – Lavrov
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 12:57pm EDTUNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The United States is unable or unwilling to stop supporting Israel, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday, adding that the bloodshed will stop if there is no US support.
US Intel’s Attempt to ‘Scapegoat’ Iran With Trump Murder Plot Claim Smells Like Iraqi WMDs 2.0
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 12:46pm EDTIran has formally rejected claims by anonymous US intelligence sources in US media this week that the Islamic Republic is supposedly plotting to kill Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump. Prolific Iranian-American political observer Dr. Mohammad Marandi tells Sputnik why the claims make no sense, and what they are designed to conceal.
Russia, Hungary to Begin Construction of Paks-2 NPP’s Power Units by End-2024 – Rosatom
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 12:43pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia and Hungary plan to begin the construction of power units at the Paks-2 nuclear power plant by the end of this year, the engineering division of state corporation Rosatom said in a statement on Wednesday.
Ex-Polish Defense Minister Accused of Declassifying Defense Plan – Counterintelligence
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 12:35pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Polish Military Counterintelligence Service (SKW) on Wednesday presented to the prosecutor’s office the case materials against former Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak, who is suspected of declassifying Poland’s defense plan in the event of an attack.
US Army Bungled Ukraine Project Invoices Worth $20Mln – Inspector General Report
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 12:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Army contracting personnel bungled their reviews of 53 invoices last year worth $20 million on a contract dealing with Ukraine and also approved improper payments, the Defense Department Inspector General said in a new report on Wednesday.
Relatives of Israeli Hostages Slam Netanyahu for ‘Irresponsible’ Remarks
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 10:02am EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Relatives of Israeli hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip demanded clarification from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday in connection with media reports quoting him as saying that “the hostages are suffering, but not dying.”
Biden Losing Support in 14 Key States Ahead of November Election – Poll
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 9:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Incumbent US President Joe Biden is losing support in 14 key states, which are gradually turning to his predecessor and rival, Donald Trump, ahead of the November elections, CNN reported on Wednesday, citing poll data.
Ex-Head of Moldova’s Gagauzia Announces Participation in Presidential Election
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:59am EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – The former head of Moldova’s autonomous region of Gagauzia, Irina Vlah, on Wednesday declared her candidacy for the upcoming presidential election in the republic as an independent candidate.
US, Philippines Hold Coast Guard Exercise in South China Sea
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:54am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and the Philippines have conducted a coast guard exercise in the South China Sea, the US 7th Fleet said on Wednesday.
France’s Le Pen Says Convinced That Macron Would Dissolve Parliament Again in 1 Year
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The reelected leader of the right-wing National Rally (RN) faction in the French lower house, Marine Le Pen, expressed her confidence on Wednesday that the French parliament in its current edition would be unable to function properly and have to be dissolved in a year.
With Friends Like These: What’s Known About US Nonprofit Accused of Fueling Kenya Unrest
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:35am EDTLarge-scale youth-led street protests have rocked Kenya’s capital, with over a dozen people killed and hundreds injured to date amid growing calls for the president’s resignation. This week, Nairobi accused a major US intelligence-connected foundation of involvement.
BRICS Should Be Radical Revolutionary Step to Oust West Oriented International Order – Expert
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 8:29am EDTSpeaking to Sputnik, Pramod Rai, Research Fellow at the Centre for Central Eurasian Studies, Mumbai University and Assistant Professor of Political Science at Raja Rammohun Roy Mahavidyalata, Hooghly, West Bengal, shared his views on the building new world order, future of Eurasian cooperation and the new multilateral-multipolar global order.
Russia Returns 95 Soldiers From Ukrainian Captivity – MoD
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 7:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has negotiated the release of 95 of its soldiers taken prisoner in Ukraine-controlled territories, who have already returned home, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Putin Urges Widespread Adoption of Digital Ruble
Sputnik - Jul 17th 2024 7:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is important for Russia not to miss the moment, to timely set up the legal framework and regulation for the circulation of digital financial assets (DFAs), Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.