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Grain Deal Extension ‘Unlikely’ Unless Russia’s Terms Are Met
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 7:15am EDTThe fact that the regime in Kiev and the so-called collective West refuse to comply with specific aspects of the Grain Deal that pertain to Russia is a glaring example of the “you owe us, but we don’t owe you anything” stance, a senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Victor Nadein-Raevskiy, said.
Fears Triggered of Another Bank Collapse as California Lender PacWest Shares Freefall
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:58am EDTThe US banking crisis erupted in March with the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by Signature Bank’s collapse, and the takeover of San Francisco-based First Republic Bank. Ripples from that financial upheaval were felt as the Federal Reserve on May 3 hiked interest rates by 0.25% in another effort to fight inflation.
Video: Combat Work of Russia’s Akatsiya Self-Propelled Artillery System
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:13am EDTThe Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system equipped with a 152mm howitzer and can fire a variety of munitions, including high explosive and anti-tank rounds. The system has a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 420km.
Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue – Survey
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:07am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, said on Thursday.
CIA Staged ‘Color Revolutions,’ Hacker Attacks Around Globe – Chinese Cybersecurity Center
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:03am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) masterminded a great number of hacker attacks and “color revolutions” in the post-Soviet space and other regions of the globe, a report by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and Chinese internet security company 360 said on Thursday.
Kiev Faces Most Intensive Air Attacks Since Start of 2023 on Wednesday Night – Authorities
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The intensity of Russia’s air attacks on Kiev on the night from Wednesday to Thursday was the highest since the beginning of 2023, following a drone attack on the Kremlin the day before, Serhiy Popko, the head of the Kiev military administration, has said.
US Rushes to Restock Javelin Missile Systems – Reports
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:31am EDTJavelin anti-tank missile systems are portable, shoulder-fired missile launchers capable of taking out armored vehicles and fortified structures. They are guided by infrared technology with a range of up to 4,750 meters and have the ability to lock onto a target before launch, making them extremely accurate.
Sweden Launches ‘Don’t Come Here’ Campaign to Discourage Immigration
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:31am EDTSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s slogan of “getting Sweden in order” includes both reducing immigration to get a handle on integration and bringing down major gang crime.
Ukraine Concentrating Forces at Forefront in Zaporozhye Region
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 2:38am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Ukraine has concentrated its forces at the forefront to launch a counteroffensive in the Zaporozhye Region, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Thursday.
‘Laughable’ Claims by West That Kremlin ‘Attacked Itself’ Similar to Nord Stream Fallacies
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 2:10am EDTTwo UAVs attempted to strike the Kremlin in Moscow on 3 May in what Russia says was a Ukrainian assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. The drones were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment. The Kremlin said that no injuries or “material damage” was caused. Kiev has denied involvement in the attack.
Russian Cosmonauts Prokopyev, Petelin Return to ISS After 7-Hour Spacewalk
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 1:56am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin have returned to the International Space Station (ISS) after a spacewalk that lasted more than seven hours, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Thursday.
Fallen Drone Causes Fire at Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov Region
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:56am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A fallen drone caused a fire at Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov region overnight, Vasily Golubev, the governor of the region, said on Thursday.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia’s Kherson Region Repelled
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian drone attack on residential areas of settlements in Russia’s Kherson Region was repelled, Alexey Rulev, the spokesman for the Dnepr Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
‘Feeling Blessed’: Jamie Foxx Breaks His Silence After Sudden Hospitalization
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:05am EDTThe 55-year-old actor and singer, who was first hospitalized three weeks ago, shocked fans when it was revealed he suffered a medical emergency. At the time, his family stayed mum on his exact condition, and instead urged people to “pray for Jamie.”
Biden White House’s Statements on Failed Drone Attack ‘Strikingly Cynical’ – Russian Envoy
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday that the statements of US officials about drone attacks on the Kremlin are “strikingly cynical and absurd.”
Oil Reservoirs Catch Fire at Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Region – Governor
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Oil reservoirs caught fire at Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region overnight, Veniamin Kondratyev, the governor of the Krasnodar region, said on Thursday.
Trump Skipping GOP Debates Because He’s ‘Too Afraid’, Former Ally Claims
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:19pm EDTChristie, who is a former Trump ally and one of his most vocal critics on the GOP side, spoke to a conservative radio talk show “The Hugh Hewitt Show” on Wednesday morning. The show opened with Christie criticizing both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on their spending and the national debt.
Sudan’s Military Agrees to 7-Day Humanitarian Truce
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:56pm EDTKHARTOUM (Sputnik) – The Sudanese armed forces have agreed to a seven-day humanitarian truce, proposed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa, from May 4-11, the military said on Wednesday.
Report: Riyadh in Talks With Messi for Lucrative Deal After PSG Fallout
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:48pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The government of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with Argentine forward Lionel Messi and is preparing “the most lucrative salary deal in the history of football.”
US Risks Loosing Up to 8 Million Jobs in Event of Protracted Default
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A protracted default scenario in the United States could lead to the loss of almost eight million jobs, the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) said on Wednesday.
America’s Bizarro Take on Guantánamo: Punish Victims, Reward Criminals
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:22pm EDTA country that loudly and repeatedly expresses what it purports as its principles yet cavalierly ignores them on a whim rightly earns the contempt of its own citizens and those of other nations, especially when the hypocritical government of that nation criticizes others for failing to adhere to their pompously proclaimed rules-based global order.
Peru’s Authorities Likely Violated Human Rights During Protests Last Year – Watchdog
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:48pm EDTBUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – The Peruvian authorities likely violated human rights and used excessive force during the suppression of street protests in December, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) said on Wednesday.
No-Show Don: Trump Won’t Appear for Thursday Hearing in ‘Hush Payment’ Case
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:40pm EDTNEW YORK (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump will not appear in court on Thursday for a hearing in his so-called hush payment case, his defense attorney Gedalia Stern told Sputnik on Wednesday.
US Prosecutors Reportedly Nearing Charging Decision in Hunter Biden Criminal Case
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 9:13pm EDTReports earlier surfaced detailing that attorneys for Hunter Biden met with officials from the Department of Justice last week to discuss a yearslong investigation into the US president’s son. No formal charges have yet to be filed in the case.
Senators Urge Biden to Negotiate Debt Limit, Stop ‘Playing Russian Roulette’ With Economy
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 8:39pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US lawmakers on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to sit down and negotiate the debt ceiling and stop “playing Russian roulette” with the American economy.