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UAE Opens Doors to Middle Eastern Markets at the World of Opportunities Forum
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 9:23am EDTOn April 23-24, Dubai will host an ambitious international business forum called “World of Opportunities” at the city’s International Financial Center (DIFC) at the Ritz-Carlton. The event is being organized by two prominent Russian organizations, Roscongress and Synergy.
S. Korea, US Conduct Joint Space Drills Against Perceived Threats From N. Korea – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 7:03am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea and the United States have conducted joint space exercises aimed at addressing North Korea’s alleged jamming attacks on global positioning system (GPS) and other space-based threats as part of annual air drills, South Korean media reported on Wednesday, citing the air force.
Russian Special Services Continue to Identify People Behind Crocus City Hall Attack – Putin
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 6:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian special services and law enforcement agencies are identifying people behind last month’s Crocus City Hall terror attack near Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Situation on Battlefield Clear, New Military Aid to Ukraine to Not Change Dynamics – Kremlin
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 6:39am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The situation on the battlefield is very clear and all new shipments of weapons to Ukraine will not change the dynamics at the frontline, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Redefining Speed: Russian ‘Turtle Tanks’ Adapt to ‘Realities of Modern Warfare’
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 6:34am EDTIt’s safe to assume that the increasing number of “cope cage” Russian tanks on the battlefield will further unnerve Ukrainian troops, already exhausted by Russia’s advance on several areas of the front line.
Infographics: Legendary Baikal-Amur Mainline Turns 50, Marking Russia’s Presence in Asia-Pacific
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 6:28am EDTThis year marks the 50th anniversary of Russia’s Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM). What was initially intended as an alternative to the legendary Trans-Siberian Railway turned out to be one of the world’s longest railroads and prompted a shift in Russia’s economic and logistical impact in the Asia-Pacific region.
US Ratchets Up Pressure on China Ahead of Blinken Visit in Typical Hegemonic Approach
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 3:26am EDTUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken will reportedly warn that Washington will take punitive steps against Beijing over its “weapon-related exports to Russia” during his visit scheduled this week.
Russia Hosts International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 2:34am EDTHeld under the auspices of the Russian Security Council since 2010, this gathering was once touted by President Vladimir Putin as an event that would help solve many regional and global problems.
NATO Maneuvers Near Russian Borders Raise Risks of Possible Military Incidents – Zakharova
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 1:06am EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The NATO maneuvers near Russia’s borders scheduled to kick off on Friday in Finland increase the risks of possible military incidents, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has told Sputnik.
Russia’s Special Envoy, Afghan Officials Note Need to Unfreeze Kabul’s Assets
Sputnik - Apr 24th 2024 12:11am EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Russian Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Afghan officials, during a meeting in Kabul, noted the need to unfreeze the country’s national assets and transfer them to Kabul, the Russian Foreign Ministry has said in a release.
EU Not Going to Seize Frozen Russian Assets for Now Due to Lack of Legal Clarity – Borrell
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 11:52pm EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – The European Union is not going to seize frozen Russian assets for “the time being” for military support of Ukraine due to the lack of clarity on legal issues in this regard, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.
Biden to Sign $95Bln Aid Package on Wednesday to Start Sending Arms to Ukraine This Week
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 10:38pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has said in a statement that he will sign a foreign aid package with some $95 billion in funding for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific region and address the American people on Wednesday to start sending weapons and equipment to Ukraine this week.
Ukrainian ‘Job-Creators’
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 10:23pm EDTOn Tuesday, the Senate passed a bill that included roughly $61 billion in military aid. However, most of it is earmarked to replace the weapon stocks of the United States which were depleted through Ukraine aid packages over the last two years.
Ukraine Aid Bill Shows Establishment Still Runs the GOP
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 9:07pm EDTOn Tuesday, the US Senate approved a bill that included roughly $95 billion in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Teh aid was previously stalled in the House of Representatives until Saturday when House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) brought the bill to the floor despite his previous vocal opposition to further Ukraine aid.
N. Korea: Battlefield in Ukraine Became ‘Graveyard’ of Weapons Bragged About by US, NATO
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 8:23pm EDTMOSCOW, (Sputnik) – Battlefields in Ukraine have long become a “graveyard” of various weaponry bragged about by the United States and NATO, North Korean Vice Foreign Minister in charge of Russian affairs Im Chon Il said on Wednesday.
US Congressman Says Facing $500 Fine for Sharing Video of Lawmakers Waving Ukrainian Flag
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 7:48pm EDTWASHINGTON, (Sputnik) – US Congressman Thomas Massie said on Tuesday that he faces a $500 fine for posting a video to social media of US House lawmakers waving Ukrainian flags during a passage vote on a bill with nearly $61 billion in Ukraine-related funding.
Pentagon Confirms Discussions Ongoing for ‘Orderly Withdrawal’ of US Troops From Niger
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 7:45pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States and Niger have begun discussions for the orderly withdrawal of US servicemen based in that Western African country, Defense Department spokesperson Patrick Ryder confirmed on Tuesday.
Lack of US Response to Israeli Attacks Against Iran May Boomerang US Embassies
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 7:04pm EDTOn Saturday, Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder told US media the Biden administration was considering sending more US “non-combat” troops to Ukraine. He noted they would be “subject to the same travel restrictions as all embassy employees.”
US Can’t Hide ‘Dollar Diplomacy’ With ‘Hypocritical Claims’ of Non-Involvement in Solomons’ Vote
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 3:15pm EDTThe US’ top diplomat to the Solomon Islands was forced to respond to a Sputnik investigative feature on a suspected campaign by Washington to interfere in the islands’ April 17 general elections, assuring there’s no truth in the matter. That doesn’t explain Washington’s sudden interest in the strategic island nation, says Professor Joe Siracusa.
DC Think-Tank: Threat of Iran-Israel War Still Present
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 2:42pm EDTThe Netanyahu government still can drag the US into an exhausting and dangerous conflict with Iran, warns the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, a DC-based think-tank.
51% of Americans Unhappy With Congress Voting $61bn to Ukraine – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 2:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A total of 51% of Americans disapprove of the decision by the US House of Representatives to support President Joe Biden’s $61 billion aid package for Ukraine, while only 39% think otherwise, Daily Express US reported on Tuesday, citing a poll conducted by the Washington-based Democracy Institute.
Russia’s Baikal-Amur Mainline Future ‘Center of Global Development’
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 1:17pm EDTOn the 50th anniversary of the Baikal-Amur Mainline (BAM), Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that it was a railway of the future destined to define global logistics for the 21st century. He added that Russia’s pivot towards the east became possible thanks to the BAM.
Russian Strike on Kharkov TV Tower Deprives Ukraine’s Army of Eyes and Ears for Spying
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 1:13pm EDTRussia attacked the Kharkov Television Tower with a precision cruise missile on Monday, destroying it. Ukrainian officials instantly labeled the strike an act of meaningless “terror” against Kharkov’s civilian population. In reality, it’s going to become a massive headache for Ukraine’s military, says veteran defense observer Viktor Litovkin.
Greek God of Fire: What We Know About Russia’s S-500 Prometheus Missile System
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 12:42pm EDTRussia’ defense ministry confirmed on Tuesday that the military will be receiving additional S-500 missile systems this year. Russian and foreign observers alike have touted them as perhaps the most sophisticated and powerful air and missile defense system in the world. Here’s why.
Nearly 13% of US Households Face Lack of Food – Reports
Sputnik - Apr 23rd 2024 11:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A growing number of Americans are struggling to feed themselves and 12.8% of households face lack of food, Newsweek said on Tuesday, citing US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.