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De-Dollarization Remains Erdogan’s Remedy Against US-Led West’s Assault on Lira

The Turkish lira is at risk of a 29-percent slide if newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proceeds with his “unorthodox” monetary policy, according to Morgan Stanley. Sputnik sat down with Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical analyst, to discuss whether there are really reasons to worry.

Russia’s New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev’s Military Facilities – Source

Satellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.

US Preparing Terrorist Attacks on Syria’s Crowded Places, Gov’t Institutions- Russia’s SVR

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is preparing terrorist attacks on crowded places and government institutions in Syria, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday.

Denmark Aims for NATO Spending Target With Huge Ukraine Aid Package

Despite being massive, the $2.6 billion package to Kiev is seen as a rather symbolic gesture seeking to curry favor with NATO allies and bolster Denmark’s image, as the Nordic country has long been lagging behind in terms of military spending.

Russian Foreign Ministry: British Intelligence Possibly Recruiting Kiev Mercenaries

Earlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian authorities had recruited mercenaries from over 60 countries to fight in the conflict, with many having fled, gotten killed or taken prisoner during Russia’s special military operation. The Russian military warned that foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine were criminally liable.

Russian Defense Ministry’s Statement on Moscow Drone Attacks

Earlier in the day, the Russian capital’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.

OPEC to Approve Return of Iranian Oil to Market When Sanctions Lifted

MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market, when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iranian agency Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine.

Several Buildings in Moscow Slightly Damaged After Drone Attack – Mayor

Altercation at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Ends in Gunfire, 9 Hospitalized

In a disturbing incident at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an altercation between two groups turned violent, resulting in gunfire and the hospitalization of at least nine individuals. The Hollywood Police received multiple calls reporting the shooting near Johnson Street. The conditions, ages, and identities of the victims remain unknown at this time.

Over 20 Hungarians Injured in Clashes in Kosovo, Seven of Them Seriously

BUDAPEST (Sputnik) – More than 20 Hungarians from NATO’s KFOR contingent were injured in clashes in the north of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo, seven of them seriously, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.