Sberbank Suggests Easing Curbs on Cash Exports From Russia
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 3:07pm EDTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Sberbank believes it is safe to ease state limits on foreign trade in US dollars and euros after Russia accumulated a comfortable liquidity buffer, the deputy chairman of the lender’s executive board said Wednesday.
Illinois Man Charged After Shooting Himself While Dreaming
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 3:05pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Illinois resident Mark Dicara has been charged today with possession of a firearm without a valid owners identification card and for its reckless discharge, both of which are felonies, Lake Barrington Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday.
Russian, Indian Investment Bodies Agree to Jointly Work on Developing Bilateral Relations
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 3:02pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Export Center (REC) and the Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB) agreed to work together to strengthen trade and economic relations between Russia and India and promote effective interaction between the business communities of the two countries, the REC said on Wednesday.
Canada Counts on Foreign Firefighter Aid, Stands Ready to Help Others Too
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:57pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada sees international firefighting assistance as sustainable and counts on it just like friendly countries can rely on Canadians to help them during their wildfires season, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.
Brazil Hopes to Reach $10Bln in Trade With Russia by Putin’s Visit in 2024 – Minister
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:53pm EDTST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) – Brazil hopes to achieve $10 billion in trade with Russia by the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2024, Deputy Brazilian Foreign Minister Laudemar Goncalves de Aguiar Neto said on Wednesday.
Why Trump’s Classified Docs Case Won’t be Easy & Speedy for Biden’s DOJ
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:50pm EDTEven though the US Department of Justice’s case against former President Donald Trump looks strong, it will most likely be mired in delays and controversy, legal experts warn.
Majority of Americans Believe Biden Family Received Foreign Money to Impact Policy – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:49pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A majority of likely voters in the United States believe that President Joe Biden and his family received payments from foreign nationals to influence US policy, a new Trafalgar Group/Convention of States Action poll revealed Wednesday.
Russia Taking Note of New Leaks Regarding Nord Stream Sabotage – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:42pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Moscow is taking note of new leaks related to the Nord Stream sabotage, considering them to potentially be deliberate attempts to divert attention from those really involved in the attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
China’s Xi Puts Forth Proposal to Settle Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:40pm EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday put forward a three-point proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the meeting with his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas.
Fed Skips Rate Hike in June After 10 Previous Increases, Says Could Hike Again
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to skip a rate hike in June after 10 straight increases over the past 15 months but cautioned that it will do another raise if necessary based on inflation.
Russia’s Combat Laser Systems
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:19pm EDTUntil the 1980s, laser weapons were considered the stuff of science fiction, with engineers needing to solve a range of complex problems, like how to generate enough power to create laser pulses powerful enough to destroy enemy targets. Major advances have since been made. Check out three laser systems fielded by Russia’s military.
Which Russian Weapons Systems Have Built-In AI?
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:03pm EDTRussia’s minister of industry confirmed to Sputnik on Tuesday that an S-350 Vityaz missile system operating in “automatic mode” had been successfully used in the ongoing Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine. How has Russia incorporated AI in its military equipment? What is it used for? And which specific systems have it? Sputnik explores.
St. Petersburg Economic Forum Key to World’s De-Dollarization, Iran’s Envoy to Moscow Says
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:36pm EDTTehran and Moscow have grown increasingly close in recent years as the two nations have found themselves the targets of US sanctions and regime change efforts. Economic, cultural, and military projects have enhanced trans-Caspian cooperation despite US efforts to edge into the region – and edge them out.
New US Arms Package Shows ‘Qualitative Change’ Underway for Ukrainian Army
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:31pm EDTThe most recent US aid package to Ukraine, which is in the middle of a stalled-out counteroffensive against Russian lines, reveals the Pentagon is rapidly running out of both money and weapons reserves, weakening its ability to behave as a “bully” around the world, an expert told Sputnik.
US OKs Some COVID-Related Transactions With Iran, Venezuela Until June 2024
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:13pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of the Treasury issued licenses authorizing certain transactions and activities related to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of COVID-19 with the governments of Iran and Venezuela for one year, according to the licenses published on Wednesday.
UK Foreign Secretary to Visit China for First Time in Over 5 Years – Reports
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:02pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – After having received an invitation to visit China, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly may become the first foreign secretary of the United Kingdom to do so in more than five years, media reported on Wednesday, citing high-ranking sources.
Polish ‘Repair Hub’ for Kiev’s Leopards Amplifies National Security Risks
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:58pm EDTBerlin and Warsaw are due to finalize a deal to create a Polish “repair hub” for Leopard battle tanks prior to a July NATO summit. Sputnik sat down with Mateusz Piskorski, political observer and columnist for the Myśl Polska (Polish Thought) newspaper, to discuss the development.
Trump’s Deep State Enemies Take Persecution From Congress to Courts
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:51pm EDTDonald Trump now faces two simultaneous prosecutions: one in New York for allegedly paying off a former mistress and another in Miami for possession of classified documents. Political activist and law professor Tim Canova said Trump’s enemies had merely moved the forum for their attacks on him from Congress to the courts.
Putin Pledges to Help Cuba Overcome ‘Unlawful’ Sanctions
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:45pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia will assist the Cuban people in overcoming the “unlawful” sanctions they have been struggling with for decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
Bill Gates Arrives in China to Engage Beijing on Global Health, Development Challenges
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:39pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US billionaire Bill Gates announced on Wednesday that he arrived in China for the first time since 2019 and intends to engage with Gates Foundation partners on issues pertaining to global health and development challenges.
NATO to Start Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s This Summer
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:35pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that the alliance will begin the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s this summer.
What is a ‘Sanitary Zone’ and How Could It be Created in Ukraine?
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:20pm EDTMoscow could respond to Ukraine’s incursions, sabotage attacks, and shelling of the Russian border regions by creating a “sanitary zone,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military journalists. What could the creation of a “sanitary zone” mean for Ukraine?
US House Panel Proposes Expansion of Anti-Russian Energy Policy for US Bases in Europe
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:01pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Armed Services panel’s Subcommittee on Readiness released an initial copy of their Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposals before a markup on Wednesday, including a measure to expand a policy that combats the use of Russian energy at US military bases in Europe.
US Aims to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Falling Oil Prices
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 10:42am EDTThe US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude oil this year to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which is at a 40-year low, in response to energy security concerns and changing market conditions.
‘Salty’ Space Rock Offers Clues as to How Planet Earth Got Its Water
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 10:41am EDTThere have been numerous theories about how our planet got its water, ranging from delivery by comet, a “dirty snowball” made of ice and rock, asteroid transfer from the outer regions of the solar system, or volcanic outgassing from the interior of the Earth itself.