SpaceX’s Rocket Delivers Another 56 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:20am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Falcon 9 carrier-rocket delivered another 56 Starlink internet-satellites into orbit on Sunday, the SpaceX corporation has announced.
G7, EU Planning to Ban Potential Resumption of Russian Gas Flows to Europe – Reports
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 4:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – G7 countries and the European Union intend to ban resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe previously halted by Moscow during the G7 leaders summit in Hiroshima from May 19-21, media reported on Sunday, citing sources.
Watch: Russian Forces Test-Fire Mini-Version of MLRS Grad
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 3:29am EDTThe mini-version of the MLRS “Grad” is a portable missile launching system designed for quick deployment and high-speed mobility. It can launch a variety of rockets and missiles with different ranges and payloads, making it suitable for tactical operations and small-scale engagements.
Turkish Voters Banned From Entering Voting Booths With Phones – Reports
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 3:09am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – People who came to vote in Turkiye’s general election on Sunday are banned from entering polling booths with mobile phones and cameras, Turkish media has reported.
‘US Pressure’ on Kiev to Deliver Battlefield Success Could ‘Botch’ Counteroffensive
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 2:13am EDTPrevious Western reports claimed that some high-ranking officials in Kiev had adopted a “very realistic and very pragmatic” tone regarding the much-hyped counteroffensive, conceding that Ukraine would be unlikely to achieve much progress, ‘at least this year’.
2023 Turkish Presidential Election in Numbers
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:30am EDTTurkiye’s presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place on May 14. If no candidate gains 50% of the vote in the presidential election’s first round, then a second one is scheduled for May 28.
Ukraine’s SBU Seeking More Employees for Call Centers Extorting Money From Russians -Source
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is expanding the recruitment of new employees to “call centers” used to extort money from citizens of Russia and the CIS countries to finance the Ukrainian army, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Reconnaissance Group Near Marinka
Sputnik - May 14th 2023 12:21am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian forces have destroyed a Ukrainian reconnaissance group in the Marinka district of the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR), a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Trump Says Rally in Iowa Canceled Due to Tornado Warning in Des Moines
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 11:32pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump has canceled his rally scheduled to take place this weekend in Iowa due to a tornado threat.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Announces His Arrival in Berlin
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 11:12pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has arrived in the German capital of Berlin.
Spring Heat Wave Slams US Pacific Northwest
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 10:38pm EDTA brutal heat wave has slammed the northwest coast of the United States, even as the historic record indicates the current climate has no business reaching such temperatures.
Sweden’s Loreen Wins Eurovision Song Contest
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 10:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Swedish singer and songwriter Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song “Tattoo,” according to the final voting results.
Israeli Forces, Gaza Exchange Strikes After Ceasefire Comes Into Force
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 9:34pm EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have struck targets in the Gaza Strip after the Egypt-mediated ceasefire came into force, in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian side, the IDF said.
Israel Thanks Egypt for Facilitating Ceasefire With Gaza
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 9:04pm EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi has thanked Egypt for mediating the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
Deadly Tornado Kills At Least One Person in Southern Texas
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 8:21pm EDTAround a dozen people were injured after a freak tornado touched down in Texas, eviscerating a number of mobile homes.
Turkiye to Hold Crucial Presidential and Legislative Polls on Sunday
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 6:47pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turks will go to the polls on Sunday to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to have a divisive and lasting impact on the society.
Azeri Leader, EU Senior Official Discuss Gas, Renewables
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 6:23pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Azeri President Ilham Aliyev met with European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Saturday to discuss Azeri gas exports to the European Union and their cooperation on renewables.
Ukraine’s Zelensky Rejects Pope’s Offer of Mediation
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 5:59pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Pope Francis’ offer of mediation in the conflict with Russia, saying he has nothing to talk about with President Vladimir Putin.
Russia Categorically Rejects Claims of Meddling in Turkish Elections
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 4:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Kremlin on Saturday rejected accusations that it interfered in the Turkish presidential race and vowed to respect the choice of the Turkish voters, after main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Russia of “meddling.”
US Splurges $1 Bln on Russian Uranium Despite Sanctions War
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 3:09pm EDTBefore the escalation of the long-running Donbass crisis into a full-blown Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine last year, America’s nuclear power plants depended on Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for nearly half of their enriched uranium. Well over a year into the conflict, Washington has apparently failed to find alternatives.
1Biden Says Debt Ceiling Talks ‘Moving Along’ But No ‘Crunch Point’ Reached
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 2:32pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden remained cryptic about his talks with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling, telling his press pool on Saturday they were “moving along” but “not there yet.”
Ukraine Can’t Have Russian Assets Frozen in Switzerland, Bern Says
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 2:28pm EDTHundreds of billions of dollars’ in Russian assets were trapped in the West in February 2022 after the United States and the European Union moved to freeze them to “punish” Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine. A year later, the EU’s legal service indicated that it didn’t know the whereabouts of over 85 percent […]
G7 Science Ministers Warn About Space Debris
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 1:29pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – G7 nations’ science ministers warned on Saturday that strong international action was urgently needed to address the accumulation of orbital debris to ensure safe use of outer space.
IRGC Navy Gets Ultra-Long-Range Cruise Missile Superior to the Tomahawk
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 1:18pm EDTIran’s defense sector has made a series of dramatic advances over the years in areas ranging from missile and drone systems to radar and defense electronics, owing its successes to timely investments, a ruthless battle against corruption, and decades of restrictions on the purchase of advanced armaments from traditional Western arms suppliers.
Black Sea Fleet: 240 Years in Defense of Russia’s Southern Frontiers
Sputnik - May 13th 2023 1:06pm EDTMay 13 marks the 240th anniversary of the creation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Through its history, it has fallen to the sailors and officers of the fleet to defend the southern frontiers of the Russian Empire, the USSR and modern-day Russia. Learn more about the Black Sea Fleet’s difficult and glorious history, and […]