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Deployment of Elite 82nd Brigade ‘Won’t Turn the Tide’ of Ukraine’s Flagging Counteroffensive
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 2:06pm EDTUS media reported this week that Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade, dubbed the “most powerful unit” in the nation’s military (and among the last of its reserves), had been thrown into battle against Russian forces. In an exclusive commentary for Sputnik, veteran Russian war correspondent Evgeny Poddubny explained what’s really going on.
Gas Prices Spike 40% After Workers at Australia’s Two Largest LNG Facilities Vote to Strike
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 1:39pm EDTWorkers at two of Australia’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facilities are poised to strike as negotiations with their bosses show little chance of yielding a new contract.
Pentagon Refuses to Publish Docs on Cluster Munition Dud Rate
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 1:38pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of Defense is not going to publish any documents related to studies on the dud rates in US-made cluster munitions, as they are classified, spokesperson Maj. Charlie Dietz said on Wednesday.
Europe’s Self-Imposed Sky-High LNG Prices ‘Putting Lights Off’ in Poorer Nations
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 1:19pm EDTAn industry expert told Sputnik on Wednesday that Europe’s strategy for pressuring Russia with an energy boycott was causing chaos around the globe, driving gas prices higher and depriving poorer nations of much-needed fuel.
US Hints of ‘Plea Bargain’ for Julian Assange Only Meant to Placate Media
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 12:52pm EDTAuthor and journalist Kevin Gosztola and John Kiriakou, co-host of Sputnik Radio’s Political Misfits webcast that the the US ambassador to Australia’s recent comments regarding the Wikileaks founder could not be taken as gospel.
Watch Russian Drones Destroy Ukrainian Armored Vehicles, Manpower
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 12:50pm EDTThe Russian Armed Forces skillfully use unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), completing assigned tasks without losses in military personnel. High-precision strikes leave Ukrainian troops no chance of continuing their so-called “counteroffensive.” While drone operators are far away, UAVs stream a first-person view (FPV) of the environment.
Russian Ingenuity: How Volunteers Create Medical Equipment, Bomb Parts for the Front
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 12:43pm EDTThe Ukraine proxy war, in which Russia has faced off against the combined military and economic might of NATO, has consumed hundreds of millions of artillery and mortar rounds, missiles and other munitions. To help keep Russian forces well-supplied and equipped, volunteers have joined forces to assist the front in the best way they know […]
Dutch Economy Falls Into Recession With GDP Down 0.3% in Q2 2023 – Statistics Office
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 12:23pm EDTTHE HAGUE (Sputnik) – The Dutch economy has fallen into a slight recession after the country’s quarterly gross domestic product (GDP) declined by 0.4% in January-March 2023 and by 0.3% in the second quarter of the year, the government’s statistics office said on Wednesday.
Germany Scraps Pledge to Meet NATO’s 2% Annual Defense Spending Target
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 12:23pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The German government stepped back from its plan to commit to NATO’s defense spending target of 2% of the gross domestic product every year, a British news agency reported on Wednesday, citing government sources.
Italy’s Public Debt Hits Record High of 2.84Trln Euros in June
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 11:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Italy’s public debt continued to grow in June and climbed to a new record of 2.843 trillion euros ($3.1 trillion), increasing by nearly 28 billion euros from the month prior, the Bank of Italy said on Wednesday.
1West’s Desire to Control Russia-Friendly Africa Explains MI6 Plot to Send Ukrainian Mercs
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 11:14am EDTA military-diplomatic source revealed to Sputnik and other Russian media Wednesday that Britain’s foreign intelligence service, the MI6, had prepared a 100 militant-strong “sabotage hit squad” to send to Africa on missions against Russia-friendly governments. Sputnik reached out to a Russian special forces vet to dissect the details of these plans.
Watch Russia’s Matchless Drones in Action Against Ukraine’s Forces
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 10:37am EDTDespite being flooded with cash donations and delivery of military equipment from NATO and its allies, Ukraine’s counteroffensive, launched in early June after a much-hyped campaign, has been treading water. Russia’s ZALA Lancet drones have emerged as one of the biggest threats to forces of the Kiev regime.
Switzerland Aligns Itself With EU’s 11th Package of Sanctions Against Russia
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:58am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Switzerland has aligned itself with the European Union’s 11th package of sanctions imposed against Russia over the special military operation, the Federal Council said on Wednesday.
Russia Actively Exploring Alternatives to Grain Deal With Partners
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:57am EDTANKARA (Sputnik) – Moscow is actively exploring alternatives to the Black Sea Grain Initiative in cooperation with partners, Russian Ambassador to Turkiye Aleksei Erkhov said on Wednesday.
BRICS 2023: Who are Participants & Guests of the Summit?
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:39am EDTAll eyes this year will be on the 15th summit of the BRICS group, uniting the world’s leading developing economies – Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa – at a time when they are leading the drive towards a multipolar world order, showcasing potential to influence the global economy and challenge traditional Western dominance.
Over Half of Americans Doubt Trump Can Get Fair Trial in Georgia – Poll
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:34am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The majority of Americans are not sure whether former US President Donald Trump can get an unbiased legal proceeding in the 2020 election meddling case in Georgia, a YouGov America poll showed.
UK Banks Closing Accounts of Companies Doing Business With Ukraine
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:17am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK banks are forcibly shutting down the accounts of companies doing business with Ukraine due to concerns about sanctions against Russia and money laundering issues, an American newspaper reported, citing a letter from the British Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce (BUCC).
Russia’s Luna-25 Mission Enters Orbit of Earth’s Satellite
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:16am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia’s Luna-25 automatic landing module has entered the orbit of Earth’s natural satellite for the first time of the country’s post-Soviet space history, all systems are working normally, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Wednesday.
Journalists From Islamic World Learn About Types of Visual Content
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 9:08am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – On Tuesday, August 15, journalists from leading media outlets of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation States Broadcasting Union (OSBU OIC) participated in the SputnikPro session – Sputnik’s educational project.
China Against Putting Geopolitical Interests Above Nuclear Nonproliferation
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 8:41am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – China opposes the predominance of geopolitical interests over the principles of nuclear nonproliferation, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.
Product-53: What are Capabilities of Next-Gen Variant of Russia’s Lancet Kamikaze Drone?
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 8:38am EDTOver the past two-and-a-half months, the Lancet loitering munition/kamikaze attack drone has wreaked havoc on Ukrainian forces attempting to mount a counteroffensive. Now, Russian drone designers have unveiled a next-gen variant. What are its characteristics? What new additional capabilities will it provide Russian troops? Sputnik explores.
Four Ukrainian Saboteurs Killed as Trying to Cross Into Russia’s Bryansk Region – FSB
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 8:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had prevented an attempt by a Ukrainian sabotage group to cross into the Bryansk Region, adding that four saboteurs were killed during the operation.
GOP-Aligned Group Sinks Millions Into Ad Blitz as Support for Funding Ukraine Nosedives
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 8:07am EDTAs US President Joe Biden in a letter to Congress asked for an additional $13 billion in supplemental funding to continue military assistance to Ukraine next year, increasingly more House Republicans oppose further syphoning off from America’s war chest. Calls for ending financial assistance to Kiev are also mounting within US society, polls show.
Ukraine’s Army Suffers Mass Desertions: Morale Sinks as 500 Troops Flee ‘Offensive’
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 8:04am EDTNumerous Ukrainian troops in the Zaporozhye Region have abandoned the Kiev regime’s much-touted offensive, with low morale and recent heavy casualties as the driving force for their mass desertion.
Chinese Air Force Practices New Methods of Drone Combat
Sputnik - Aug 16th 2023 7:57am EDTStarting in 2023, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has been practising new means of drone warfare, including remote controlled takeoffs and landings and jointly operating with other military services and branches.