Around 22% of EU Population at Risk of Poverty, Social Exclusion in 2022 – Eurostat
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Around 22% of the population of the European Union were at the risk of poverty in 2022, with the highest values reported in such member states as Romania and Bulgaria, the statistical office of the European Union, Eurostat, said on Wednesday.
Nearly 60% of Russians Support Agriculture Import Ban on Unfriendly Countries – Poll
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:24am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Fifty-nine percent of Russians support banning the import of agricultural products from the countries which have imposed sanctions against Moscow, while 31% oppose such restrictions, a survey by the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VCIOM) released on Wednesday showed.
Swedish Prosecutor Hopes to Finish Investigation Into Nord Stream Blasts by Fall
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:20am EDTZURICH (Sputnik) – Swedish public prosecutor Mats Ljungqvist, who is in charge of the investigation in the blasts on the Nord Stream pipelines, on Wednesday expressed hope that by fall the prosecution would bring charges against those responsible for the bombings.
Putin Orders Taking Measures to Integrate Drones Into Russia’s Single Airspace – Kremlin
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to take comprehensive measures to integrate unmanned aerial vehicles into the country’s single airspace and submit a respective report on this by September 1, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
Japan Suspends All Shooting Drills After Deadly Shooting Incident
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force is suspending all shooting drills across the country after one of its cadet shot dead two teammates on Wednesday morning.
Not All Doom & Gloom: AI’s ‘Superpower’ May Bring ‘$4.4 Trillion in Value’ to Global Economy
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:09am EDTWhile scientists and scholars working on perfecting artificial intelligence technology have been warning that AI poses an existential threat to humanity if it becomes smarter than humans, the new report started on a more positive note.
Shoigu Inspects New Facility of Space Control System – Russian Defense Ministry
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 7:09am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected how combat duty is carried out at a new object of the outer space control system during a trip to the troops of the Western Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
Moscow Expects Paris to Clarify Motives Behind Macron’s Plan to Attend BRICS Summit
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 6:04am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Paris should explain why French President Emmanuel Macron wants to attend the South African-hosted top-level summit of BRICS, to which France is not a member state, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
WATCH: Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Unleashes Missile At Ukrainian Armored Vehicle
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 6:00am EDTThe KA-52 is a Russian attack helicopter designed for reconnaissance missions, target designation, and anti-tank warfare. It is also capable of engaging low-speed air targets and providing close air support to ground troops.
US Gov’t Fails to Offer ‘Essential Safeguards’ for Americans’ Data Privacy, Report Shows
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 5:41am EDTSen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) requested the report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to gain insight into how the US intelligence agencies buy and store commercially available personal data of Americans.
The World Needs To ‘De-Risk,’ But Not Against China
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 5:39am EDTIn international politics, terms and jargon are often used to describe a situation or relationship. By doing so, complex issues seem to be simplified and much room is left for further interpretation, either in a good way or a bad one.
Caucasus Mercenaries in Ukraine Seize Luxury Mansions in Kherson – Source
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 4:21am EDTGENICHESK, Kherson Region (Sputnik) – A group of mercenaries from the so-called Caucasus Legion fighting for the Ukrainian government has seized two blocks of mansions in a prestigious neighborhood of Kherson, a Russian security service officer told Sputnik, citing their sources in the Ukrainian army.
Russia Signed Over 750 Food Export Contracts in National Currencies in 2023 – Moscow
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 3:31am EDTST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) – Russian Deputy Prime Minister Viktoria Abramchenko gave an interview to Sputnik on the eve of St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
Denmark Bans Quran-Burner Rasmus Paludan From Major Political Festival
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:33am EDTRasmus Paludan rose to notoriety when he torched a pile of Islam’s holy book, the Quran, ostensibly in celebration of and to protect free speech. Not only has this resulted in his needing costly police protection, but has also sparked international rows, among other things jeopardizing Sweden’s NATO bid.
1US Congresswoman Introduces Impeachment Articles Against Biden Over Border Crisis
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 2:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Republican member of the US House of Representatives Lauren Boebert on Wednesday introduced articles of impeachment to the Congress against US President Joe Biden, citing his inability to secure the country’s southern borders.
Europe Needs New Sustainable Security System – Chinese Ambassador
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:15am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is necessary to build an effective and sustainable European security system, Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui said in an interview with Sputnik.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Start State Visit to Russia
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:13am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will begin his three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday.
EU’s 7th Conference on Syrian Support to Start in Brussels on Wednesday
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:10am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A two-day conference entitled “Supporting the future of Syria and the region,” which will be the seventh European Union summit on support for Damascus, is scheduled to start in Brussels on Wednesday.
China’s Foreign Minister Urges Washington to Stop Interfering in Internal Affairs
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:08am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, in a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday, called on Washington to stop interfering in the internal affairs of China and damaging its development interests.
US Being Deeper ‘Dragged Into Abyss’ of Ukrainian Crisis – Ambassador Antonov
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 1:04am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is being deeper and deeper “dragged into the abyss” of the Ukrainian crisis, Russian Ambassador Anatoly Antonov said Tuesday.
Russia’s Ambassador to Indonesia Says Russian Tourists Cannot Be Intimidated by Sanctions
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:47am EDTST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Lyudmila Vorobyova told RIA Novosti at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) 2023 that Russian tourists in Indonesia, including Bali, cannot be intimidated by sanctions or negative statements.
Russia’s SberBank Says It Ranked Among 3 Largest Internet Acquirer Banks in Europe
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s biggest bank SberBank has made it to the list of the three largest internet acquirer banks in Europe in the ranking of The Nilson Report international research company, the bank’s press office said Tuesday.
Trump: Classified Docs Indictment ‘Most Evil, Heinous’ Abuse of Power
Sputnik - Jun 14th 2023 12:29am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his indictment was “the most evil and heinous abuse of power in the history of the United States” and an attempt to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.
Clinton: Trump Backers Using ‘Emailgate’ as Distraction From Mar-a-Lago Indictment
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 11:55pm EDTFollowing the Friday indictment in which former US President Donald Trump was charged with 37 criminal charges, Republicans attempted to change the subject by bringing back a nearly decade-old controversy that saw Hillary Clinton use a private email server for official communications rather than her government accounts.
‘The People Are Awake’: Trump Supporters Claim Indictment Designed to Derail 2024 Bid
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 11:37pm EDTMIAMI (Sputnik) – Supporters of former US President Donald Trump told Sputnik they came to the federal courthouse in Miami to protest an indictment they believe is designed to end the presidential campaign of the candidate who poses the biggest threat to President Joe Biden.