Kremlin on UAV Attack on Moscow: This is Kiev’s ‘Response’ to Russia’s Successful Strike
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Tuesday drone attack on Moscow was Kiev’s response to Russia’s successful strikes on one of the Ukrainian decision-making centers on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
De-Dollarization Remains Erdogan’s Remedy Against US-Led West’s Assault on Lira
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:53am EDTThe Turkish lira is at risk of a 29-percent slide if newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proceeds with his “unorthodox” monetary policy, according to Morgan Stanley. Sputnik sat down with Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical analyst, to discuss whether there are really reasons to worry.
Russia’s New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev’s Military Facilities – Source
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:30am EDTSatellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.
1US Preparing Terrorist Attacks on Syria’s Crowded Places, Gov’t Institutions- Russia’s SVR
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:19am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United States is preparing terrorist attacks on crowded places and government institutions in Syria, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday.
Denmark Aims for NATO Spending Target With Huge Ukraine Aid Package
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:00am EDTDespite being massive, the $2.6 billion package to Kiev is seen as a rather symbolic gesture seeking to curry favor with NATO allies and bolster Denmark’s image, as the Nordic country has long been lagging behind in terms of military spending.
Russian Foreign Ministry: British Intelligence Possibly Recruiting Kiev Mercenaries
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 3:53am EDTEarlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian authorities had recruited mercenaries from over 60 countries to fight in the conflict, with many having fled, gotten killed or taken prisoner during Russia’s special military operation. The Russian military warned that foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine were criminally liable.
Russian Defense Ministry’s Statement on Moscow Drone Attacks
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 2:33am EDTEarlier in the day, the Russian capital’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.
OPEC to Approve Return of Iranian Oil to Market When Sanctions Lifted
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 2:00am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market, when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iranian agency Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine.
Several Buildings in Moscow Slightly Damaged After Drone Attack – Mayor
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 12:31am EDTAltercation at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Ends in Gunfire, 9 Hospitalized
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 12:15am EDTIn a disturbing incident at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an altercation between two groups turned violent, resulting in gunfire and the hospitalization of at least nine individuals. The Hollywood Police received multiple calls reporting the shooting near Johnson Street. The conditions, ages, and identities of the victims remain unknown at this time.
Over 20 Hungarians Injured in Clashes in Kosovo, Seven of Them Seriously
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 11:53pm EDTBUDAPEST (Sputnik) – More than 20 Hungarians from NATO’s KFOR contingent were injured in clashes in the north of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo, seven of them seriously, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.
US Senator Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Her Aides, Media Reports
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:40pm EDTSenator Dianne Feinstein’s reliance on aides has come under scrutiny as concerns grow about her ability to fulfill her duties due to her age, frail health, and memory issues.
China Launches Shenzhou 16 Manned Spacecraft
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 10:29pm EDTJIUQUAN (China) (Sputnik) – China launched the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province in northwestern China, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
DeSantis’ Disney Board Nominee Resigns After Just 3 Months
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 9:40pm EDTMichael Sasso, One of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ chosen members of the Disney oversight board, has resigned just three months after being appointed. The dispute between DeSantis and the entertainment giant shows no signs of resolution in the near future.
US Still Considering Supplying Ukraine With ATACMS Missile Systems Says Biden
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 9:38pm EDTWASHINGTON(Sputnik) – The United States is still considering supplying Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), US President Joe Biden said.
EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell Condemns Violence in Kosovo
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 8:06pm EDTBRUSSELS (Sputnik) – EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned violence in Kosovo and called for dialogue.
Ex-El Salvador President Sentenced 14-year in Absentia for Negotiating With Gangs
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 7:02pm EDTFormer El Salvador President Mauricio Funes has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in negotiating with gangs during his administration. The trial, which began in April, took place with Funes living in Nicaragua, as El Salvador changed its laws last year to allow trials in absentia.
Italy, Germany Condemn Violent Clashes in Kosovo, Call for Deescalation
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:11pm EDTROME (Sputnik) – Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her support on Monday for the Italian soldiers of NATO KFOR contingent who had been injured during the recent clashes in Kosovo, adding that the local authorities need to avoid unilateral moves.
Russia to Sign Agreement With Iraq on Maritime Transport Cooperation
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 6:08pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian government instructed the Transport Ministry to sign an agreement with Iraq on cooperation in maritime transport, in line with a document published on the official Internet portal of legal information.
Florida Governor DeSantis Slams US State Debt Bill
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 5:36pm EDTFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential race, criticized the recently struck bipartisan debt ceiling deal, stating that the US is still headed towards bankruptcy.
Democrats Receive Guidance on What to Say About Biden-McCarthy Deal
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 4:35pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Members of the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives have been instructed what to say about the deal between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the country’s public debt, US Media reported on Monday.
Russia Warns of Asia Pacific Militarization After US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defense Pact
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 3:20pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A military pact signed last week by the United States and Papua New Guinea will provide Washington with a foothold in the South Pacific and allow it to continue militarizing the Asia-Pacific region, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
Turkiye Unbowed Despite ‘Incredible Pressure’ From West Over Ties With Russia, Erdogan Spox Says
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:43pm EDTTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a third term in office on Sunday. Under his watch, Ankara has pursued arguably its most independent foreign policy since Turkiye’s entry into the NATO alliance in 1952. Erdogan doubled down on efforts to escape Washington’s grip after the US tried to coup him in 2016.
Why Debt Ceiling Deal Doesn’t Mean US Economy Out of Woods
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:39pm EDTFollowing heated debates, US President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a final agreement to suspend the $31.4 trillion debt limit through January 1, 2025. What’s in the deal and how will it affect the US economy?
What Erdogan’s Victory Means for World’s Geopolitical Balance
Sputnik - May 29th 2023 2:29pm EDTRecep Tayyip Erdogan won the Turkish presidential run-off on Sunday, defeating his political rival, the leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), Kemal Kilicdaroglu. How could Erdogan’s win influence Turkiye’s foreign policy and its relations with NATO?