US House Passes Bill Establishing Special Envoy for Abraham Accords Position
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:51pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House of Representatives passed a bill on Tuesday to establish a new Special Envoy for the Abraham Accords at the State Department, who will maintain the rank and status of ambassador.
Pentagon Unveils Plan to Speed Up Weapons Sales to Allies, Partners
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:46pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Pentagon on Tuesday unveiled a set of recommendations to speed up foreign military sales to allies and partners.
UK to Boost Number of Troops in Kosovo Ahead of NATO-Led Drills
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:40pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Kingdom will increase several times the number of its troops deployed within the NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) in self-proclaimed Kosovo to hold exercises in 2023, UK Deputy Defense Minister James Heappey said on Tuesday.
Russia’s Novatek Announces Patenting of High Capacity LNG Technology
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:37pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian energy company Novatek has patented a technology called “Arctic Mix”, which is capable of producing more than 6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year, the company said on Tuesday.
Why Can’t Western Weapons Save Day for Ukraine’s Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:18pm EDTThe first days of the well-advertised Ukrainian counteroffensive have borne no tangible results prompting disappointment among Western military analysts. What’s behind the failure?
Federal Reserve Boss Faces Dilemma With US Economy ‘Not Out of the Woods’
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:16pm EDTAttempts to control inflation at the expense of growth could be driving the US towards stagflation. Dr Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri Kansas City and former president of the National Economics Association, argues that the government must intervene to revive the country’s fortunes.
Recording of Trump Discussing Classified Docs Was Part of Feud Over Iran With Top General
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 2:10pm EDTThe FBI raided former US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate last August on suspicions he still possessed hundreds of missing documents from his time in the White House. In plain storage boxes, agents found hundreds of files marked classified, which Trump has claimed he declassified. Now, he faces 37 charges over the seized files.
WH Press Secretary in Hot Seat Over ‘Mega MAGA’ Remark, But No Penalties Imposed
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 1:44pm EDTThe Hatch Act, a law that limits the political activities of federal employees, is a remarkable instrument for ensuring government neutrality. The recent incident involving White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre exemplifies the act’s importance and application.
German Industry Gravely Threatened by Loss of Russian Gas Pipeline Lifeline
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 1:37pm EDTBerlin has indicated that its industrial base could come to a standstill if one of Europe’s last remaining Russian energy lifelines – a natural gas pipeline running through Ukraine, were cut off. Sputnik reached out to a pair of experts on energy and German politics for their takes on the country’s energy crisis and its […]
US Media Claims CIA Warned Ukraine Not to Sabotage Nord Stream Pipelines Shortly Before Attacks
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 1:11pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – CIA had warned Ukraine against sabotaging the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines after obtaining information about a Ukrainian plan to destroy part of the pipeline system, US media reported on Tuesday, citing officials familiar with the matter.
Yellen Says US Debt Ceiling Drama ‘Cannot Be Normalized’ as Way of Doing Business
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 12:46pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States came close to receiving a negative rating as the Biden administration wrangled with rival Republicans to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and this cannot become a way of doing things in Washington, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Tuesday.
US Unveils $325mln Security Aid Package for Ukraine
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 12:33pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is to send an additional package of security aid to Ukraine worth $325 million, including air defense systems, HIMARS ammunition, and armored vehicles following the beginning of the Ukrainian counteroffensive, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday.
Trump Could Turn Latest ‘Bizarre’ Bid to Jail Him to His Advantage
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 12:03pm EDTWith former US President Donald Trump set to appear in a Miami court later on Tuesday on 37 official secrets and espionage charges, Sputnik’s pundits asked whether the media circus would hinder or help his bid for a second term in the White House.
Internet Leery as Paul McCartney Says AI Created ‘Final’ Beatles Song
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 11:51am EDTAny news linked to the iconic rock band the Beatles is sure to generate noise, but the recent announcement by legendary singer-songwriter Sir Paul McCartney – one of the Fab Four – triggered varying reactions on the Internet.
Trump’s North Korea Efforts Were ‘Sabotaged’ by Washington’s ‘Unpalatable Proposals & Naysaying’
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 11:46am EDTDonald Trump alternated between trading bellicose rhetoric and name-calling with Kim Jong-un during his stint in the White House, dubbing the North Korean leader “Rocket Man” in 2017, to claiming the two had “good chemistry,” but, nevertheless, 45th POTUS made some unprecedented overtures to Pyongyang, meeting with Kim three times during his term.
Ka-52 Alligator: Here’s What Gives Russia’s Unique Attack Helicopter Its Bite
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 10:42am EDTThe Russian military has released a series of videos showing Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopters destroying a range of NATO armor in Ukraine, including Leopard tanks and Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, amid Kiev’s sputtering counteroffensive. What are the Ka-52’s origins? What makes the chopper unique? Sputnik explores.
Putin: Ukraine Fails in All Directions of Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 10:32am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Kiev is so far failing in all directions of their counteroffensive, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday, adding that the Ukrainian military has suffered heavy casualties.
Mad Max Reality: Kiev’s Blast of Kakhovka Dam Has New Hidden Nuclear Risks
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 10:26am EDTThe Kakhovka dam damage is fraught with nuclear risks which have so far remained neglected both by the Kiev regime and the West, Dr. Christopher Busby, physical chemist and scientific secretary of the European Committee on Radiation Risk, told Sputnik.
‘Made in Russia’ Producers Debut at Food & Beverage West Africa
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 10:24am EDTThe national exposition “Made in Russia” was opened for the first time at the Food & Beverage West Africa, the leading exhibition for the food and beverage industry in Nigeria, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) reported.
Vladimir Putin Holds Meeting With War Correspondents
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:58am EDTLast June, Vladimir Putin held a meeting with military correspondents as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
US to Fork Out $325 Million Replacing Armor Lost in Ukraine Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:39am EDTThe US and its NATO allies have stripped their military arsenals bare to fuel their proxy conflict with Russia in Ukraine. Now they are doubling down with long-range cruise missiles and radioactive depleted uranium munitions.
Cyprus Seeking Key Role in Strengthening EU’s Energy Market
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:22am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Cyprus is seeking to play a “key role” in the energy supply mix of the European Union in the near and long term after the country confirmed billions of cubic meters in gas reserves, Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides said on Tuesday.
Russian Citizens Detained for Preparing to Sabotage Railway Lines at Kiev’s Orders – FSB
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Some former employees of the Russian defense industry complex have been detained for preparing to sabotage railway lines in Russian regions on Kiev’s instructions, in order to disrupt the supply of Russian armed forces participating in the country’s special operation in Ukraine, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said.
Binance Says SEC’s Request to Freeze Assets Could Bring Its Operations to Halt
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 9:01am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Binance’s US division has filed a lawsuit against the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) over the request to freeze its assets, saying it could lead to the termination of the exchange’s operations.
Turkiye Expects to Discover New Oil Field Near Border With Iraq — Reports
Sputnik - Jun 13th 2023 8:41am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Turkiye expects to discover a new oil field in a region near the Iraqi border and plans to invest more than 9 million liras ($380,000) in its exploration, Turkish newspaper reported on Tuesday.