Trump Indictment is ‘Deep-State Assault’ on Constitution and Rule of Law
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 12:56pm EDTDonald Trump insists the two concurrent criminal prosecutions against him are designed to stop him challenging Joe Biden in the 2024 elections. Army infantry veteran and counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon said all Americans should worry about the implications for due process.
US Energy Advisor Says Europe Should Not Replace Reliance on Russia With China
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 12:39pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – As countries move to a clean energy economy, they should take lessons from Europe’s reliance on Russian energy and avoid repeating the same mistake by relying on China for the green transition, the Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein said on Thursday.
Escalation of Hostilities ‘in UK Interests’ as London Sends Drones to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 11:24am EDTLondon had earlier confirmed that hundreds of air defense missiles and further unmanned aerial systems, including hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200 km would be delivered over the coming months to the Kiev regime.
Mohammad Marandi: New Iran Nuclear Deal Must be ‘Foolproof’ Against Violations
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 10:29am EDTThe US has reportedly resumed informal nuclear negotiations with Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has touted the blossoming of a new world order during his tour of Latin America. Speaking to Sputnik, Iranian-American political observer Mohammad Marandi explained the significance of both developments.
China’s Terracotta Army at SPIEF 2023
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:58am EDTThe Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized sculptures that depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The army was created to accompany the Emperor in the afterlife and was buried with him in 210–209 BCE. The discovery of the Terracotta Army in 1974 by local farmers was a significant […]
De-Dollarization ‘Could Happen Much Quicker Than Most Think’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:41am EDTSanctions and trade embargoes have accelerated the movement of many nations, including Russia, to boost efforts to shed reliance on the US dollar, which has been increasingly “weaponized” by the West. Recent moves by BRICS countries offer hope that the dominance of the greenback in the world economy will eventually be uprooted.
1Zelensky Spouted Lies to Americans, Claiming Ukraine Was ‘Not Planning to Attack Russia’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:33am EDTThe US, which has been ceaselessly gifting the Kiev regime with new weaponry, stated in April that it did not encourage attacks outside of Ukraine, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby. The Kremlin, however, has repeatedly stressed that the US and its NATO allies have no way to ensure that their arms won’t be […]
Italy’s State Debt Up $23.6Bln in April Reaching All-Time High – Central Bank
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:21am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Italy’s national debt increased in April by another 21.8 billion euros ($23.63 billion) and reached a historic high of 2.81 trillion euros, the Bank of Italy said on Thursday.
German Economy Institutes Expect Industrial Output to Shrink Slightly in 2023
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany’s industrial output will continue shrinking this year before the national economy rebounds modestly in 2024, two economic research institutes predicted on Thursday.
‘He Laughs in Your Face, America’: Internet Goes Wild as Biden Chuckles After Bribery Question
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:09am EDTThe US House Oversight Committee is investigating claims of a political bribery scheme involving a foreign national based on information provided to the FBI by a confidential source who alleges Joe Biden and his son Hunter received a total of $10Mln from Ukrainian energy company Burisma to help end an investigation into the entity.
Boris Johnson Hits Back at ‘Hypocrisy’ of Partygate ‘Kangaroo Court’
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 9:05am EDTBoris Johnson left Downing Street last September following a series of media scandals, the last being groping allegations against his deputy chief whip. But his supporters say he was the victim of a political assassination by vindictive opponents of Brexit.
Pope Francis to Be Released From Hospital on Friday After Abdominal Surgery – Holy See
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:55am EDTVATICAN CITY (Sputnik) – Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Friday morning after undergoing abdominal surgery last week, Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Thursday.
Ancient Sacrifice: Peruvian Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Mummy
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:52am EDTThe discovery, announced on Wednesday, adds to the growing collection of intricate pre-Hispanic artifacts discovered in the Andean nation.
Almost Half of CEOs Think ‘AI Could Destroy Humanity in 5-10 Years’ – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 8:35am EDTTop business leaders appear to be sharing the concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) that have been voiced by tech gurus and scholars. A growing number of technology leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have been unnerved about “how smart” AI tools are becoming, warning of the potential dangers.
Moscow Questions Washington’s Sanity Amid Reports of US Meddling in Karabakh
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:53am EDTInformed sources told Russian media Wednesday that the United States is trying to get its foot in the door as a ‘mediator’ in the dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked, mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, and that Washington has threatened the Armenian side with a fresh round of violence if it doesn’t comply.
N Korea Fired 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan – S Korean Military
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:44am EDTSEOUL (Sputnik) – North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan from the Sunan region, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Thursday.
NATO Secretary General Says ‘Too Early’ for Bloc to Decide on F-16 Delivery to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:38am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that the time had not yet come for the alliance to make a decision on the timing of the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
Ukraine Continues Offensive Attempts in 3 Directions in Past Day – Russian MoD
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 7:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Ukraine continued offensive attempts in South Donetsk, Zaporozhye and Donetsk directions in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
Putin Holds Talks With Algerian Counterpart in Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 6:48am EDTAlgerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune embarked on his three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday.
Share of ‘Unfriendly’ Currencies in Russia’s Int’l Payments Falls to 36% by May – Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 6:22am EDTST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) – The share of unfriendly states’ currencies in Russia’s international payments had decreased to less than 36% this May against 87% in early 2022, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Sergey Vakhrukov said on Thursday.
Gas Futures in Europe Up by 13.6%, Almost Reaching $500 per 1,000 Cubic Meters – ICE
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 4:54am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Gas futures in Europe have increased by 13.6%, almost reaching $500 per 1,000 cubic meters, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange on Thursday.
Ex-Pentagon Adviser Macgregor Calls Ukraine’s Alleged Successes at Battlefield Meaningless
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 4:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian military has not made any significant progress during the counteroffensive, as the areas where Kiev claimed it made gains were not even close to the battlefield or Russia’s key defensive build-up, ex-Pentagon official and military historian Douglas Macgregor said.
Cyclone-Battered New Zealand Slips Into Recession, Facing ‘Awkward’ Outlook
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 3:51am EDTAfter the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand emerged as a global trendsetter in raising interest rates to combat the inflation wave. Now it has officially slid into recession in a likely harbinger of what lies ahead for others.
Russian Tornado-G MLRS Crews in Combat Action During Special Op
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 3:43am EDTThe Tornado-G Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a highly advanced military weapon system that provides long-range artillery support to ground forces. One of the key features of the Tornado-G MLRS is its ability to return rapid fire.
Japan, US Discussing Supply of 155mm Shells for Ukraine’s Counteroffensive – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 15th 2023 3:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japan is considering supplying 155mm artillery shells to the United States under a 2016 deal that allows the two countries to trade ammunition as part of their security alliance, US media reported on Thursday, citing sources.