WATCH: Russian Tornado-G MLRS Disrupts Rotation of Ukrainian Troops in LPR
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 3:44am EDTThe 9K51M Tornado-G is a Russian modernized multiple launch rocket system (MLRS). The main difference between the 9K51M and its predecessor – the 9K51 “Grad” MLRS – is a more advanced fire-control system with satellite navigation and computerized ballistic calculations.
Russia’s GDP Per Capita in 2022 Nears Record High of 2013
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 2:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s gross domestic product (GDP) per capita topped $15,000 last year, edging closer to an all-time high seen in 2013, according to International Monetary Fund (IMF) data analyzed by Sputnik.
Bloody Jester: Volodymyr Zelensky’s Rise to Power
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 2:00am EDTExactly four years ago Ukrainian actor and comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was sworn in as the nation’s sixth president. People who personally knew Zelensky tell Sputnik about his eerie transformation from a popular comedian into an unscrupulous manipulator and deranged politician, drunk on blood and dirty cash.
2Archaeologists Discover 8,000-year-old Rock Carvings – Reports
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 1:59am EDTDesert kites are a type of ancient structure found in various regions around the world. These structures are believed to have been built by nomadic populations, particularly during the Bronze Age, as a means of hunting game.
Japanese, Indonesian Leaders Discuss Cooperation at G7 Summit
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 1:45am EDTHIROSHIMA (Sputnik) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a meeting with Indonesian President Joko Widodo on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima on Saturday, discussing bilateral and international cooperation, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.
White House Says Has Serious Differences With Republicans on Debt Limit Talks
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 12:39am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s White House has serious differences with Republican congressional leaders in ongoing debt limit negotiations, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said during a press conference.
‘Pat-S’ Self-Propelled Howitzer Getting Revived in Russia – Developer
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 12:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Kurganmashzavod manufacturing company, which is part of Russia’s state-owned defense corporation Rostec, is working on modernizing the 152-mm “Pat-S” self-propelled artillery installation, a company spokesperson told Sputnik.
Ecuador’s President Says He Won’t Seek Reelection After Disbanding Legislature
Sputnik - May 20th 2023 12:05am EDTOn Wednesday, Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso announced he was dissolving the country’s legislature, and that the country would hold new elections within 90 days.
Scientists Reveal Time of Oldest Recorded Kisses in History
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 11:52pm EDTScientists from the University of Copenhagen have found the earliest evidence of romantic kissing between humans. They are mentioned in an ancient text dating back approximately 2500 BC.
Antonov: Emerging Economies to Turn Backs on Washington Due to Sanctions’ Harm
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 10:56pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov says that emerging economies will understand the harm of Washington’s current policy, in what concerns sanctions, to their vital interests and will turn away from the US.
Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Occurs off New Caledonia Coast – USGS
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 10:40pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit off the coast of New Caledonia, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports.
‘Poor Man of Europe’: Poland Will Be Richer Than UK By 2030, Billionaire Says
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 10:28pm EDTA British media outlet has stated that when adjusted for purchasing power parity, Poland’s gross domestic product is currently £28,200 compared with £35,000 in the United Kingdom.
Biden OKs Training Ukrainians on F-16s But Timeline Remains Uncertain
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 10:13pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden on Friday approved training Ukrainian armed forces in F-16 fighter jets, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan revealed during a news conference in Japan.
US Secret Service Agent Recalled, Placed Under Investigation After Altercation in Bulgaria
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 9:47pm EDTThe incident was said to have taken place on May 10 while the Secret Service agent was off the clock. Details of what exactly happened with hotel staff have not been made available.
FBI Broke Own Rules to Probe BLM Protests, Jan. 6 Riot & Congressional Campaign
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 8:37pm EDTSection 702 was amended to the 1978 Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act in 2008, allowing intelligence agencies to sweep up massive amounts of communications as long as it is targeted at a foreign national. Nevertheless, it also gathers information on US citizens.
Reports That US Opened Door for More Arms to Kiev Instead of Peace ‘Troubling’ – Lawmaker
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 8:11pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ) told Sputnik that reports about the Pentagon using accounting tricks to send more arms to Ukraine prove that congressional oversight of security aid is warranted.
Erdogan: Turkiye Does Not Intend to Indulge All Western Demands
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 8:02pm EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Turkiye does not plan to fulfill all the demands made by the West, particularly in what concerns imposing sanctions against Russia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
British Climber Sets Record 17th Everest Climb by Non-Sherpa Guide
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 7:56pm EDTThe British climber first made his ascent on the world’s highest mountain in 2004, and has continued to make the climb nearly every year since.
Astronomers Spot Radiation Belt Outside Solar System for the First Time
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 7:22pm EDTThe global magnetic field can trap cosmic particles and accumulate them around a planet, thus adding to the chances of life emerging on the planet. One such field was found on a distant brown dwarf – and an extremely powerful one at that.
US Cop Charged for Leaking Police Information to Proud Boys Leader
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 6:52pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Washington Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) lieutenant Shane Lamond has been charged with leaking information to Enrique Tarrio, the leader of the conservative group Proud Boys, the US Justice Department said in a Friday release.
North Korea: Joint US-South Korean Drills Put Region on ‘Brink of Explosion’
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 5:27pm EDTThe situation in Korea has been heating up recently as South Korea and the United States have repeatedly run war games in the region. North Korea has responded with missile tests and demonstrations that their weapons can reach not only Seoul but also Japan and other regions.
Pentagon ‘No Longer Confident’ Syria Drone Strike Killed Al-Qaeda Leader Instead of Farmer
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 5:15pm EDTAlthough it has claimed to be fighting Daesh* and other terrorist groups in Syria since 2014, the US military has never received permission from the Syrian government to operate there. In addition, US forces continue to help occupy the eastern third of the country under the guise of supporting allied Kurdish forces.
Republicans ‘Press Pause’ on Debt Ceiling Talks as June 1 Default Deadline Looms
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 4:30pm EDTIf the federal government is unable to appropriate new funds to pay its debts, it will default, further damaging its credit rating and triggering an economic crisis. The Treasury has warned a default could come as early as June 1.
German Defense Minister Wants Special Military Fund Spent Soon to Avoid Inflation Risks
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 4:00pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Friday that he intends to spend the Bundeswehr’s special fund of 100 billion euros ($108 billion) as soon as possible so that its purchasing power is not reduced by inflation.
Biden Admin Wages Information War Against Americans to Fund Ukraine Conflict
Sputnik - May 19th 2023 2:17pm EDTVast military assistance the US provides to Kiev already caused major concerns amid Americans, with White House spending billions to fund its proxy war against Russia.